The Fallen Medicine Woman: The Daily Life of Chun Nuan-Chapter 312 - 194

"If we must choose someone to accompany, I still hope to find someone who is literate or possesses a particular skill."

Chun Nuan doesn’t need people for heavy labor or farming; those are plenty.

People are easy to find, but finding someone who can do the job well is difficult.

"Such people can probably only be bought in Changzhou or Shu City."

Mrs. Xu nodded, Chun Nuan’s way of choosing people is indeed unique.

In this remote small town, it’s somewhat challenging to buy someone ideal, as most are from poor families. Who can afford to send their children to school, reaching the point of selling sons, daughters, or themselves?

Those who can read, manage accounts, and do things well can only be some servants from wealthier families.

However, such servants also tend to have a lot of cunning.

Choosing people really requires a discerning eye.

"Hmm, we could take a look in Changzhou."

"Let Chun Ning go."

Going to Changzhou is quite far, Mrs. Xu initially thought of going herself but was reluctant due to her being a woman: "Chun Ning doesn’t have any experience in choosing people, either? Fine, I’ll make a trip to Changzhou myself."

When it comes to choosing servants, Mrs. Xu prides herself on never making a mistake.

Choosing a companion or maid for Chun Nuan is a big deal, Mrs. Xu is determined to go in person.

"Thank you, Aunt."

Chun Nuan knows very well that her aunt truly has the bearing of a family matriarch.

For small matters, she usually doesn’t mind, but she’s never absent in major matters, playing her role as the mainstay.

"This is what I should do." She patted Chun Nuan’s hand: "Your mother said her head hasn’t been hurting so much these days, which is a relief for me. Your third aunt also started chatting with us yesterday."

The three sisters-in-law, with the two younger ones sick. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Mrs. Xu blames herself again, thinking she, as the eldest sister-in-law, failed to take good care of them.

So, in matters concerning Chun Nuan, she tries to do it herself, saving Mrs. Xu from the trouble.

Chun Nuan can see that her mother Mrs. Xu is not only gentle but also quite dependent.

Back at the Xuu family, she ranked third and never had to manage things; married into the Xiao family, she was second and had even less to worry about.

She avoids household affairs and common duties as much as possible, not wanting to tire herself out at all.

For Mrs. Xu’s decision to choose a companion or maid for her daughter, Mrs. Xu can only express her gratitude.

"My health isn’t great, either. Thank you, sister-in-law."

"Oh, don’t think too much, just focus on recovering your health," Mrs. Xu smiled, "I’m here."

With a simple "I’m here," Mrs. Xu watched with peace of mind as Chun Ning and Mrs. Xu went to Changzhou.

It’s Mrs. Xu’s first time in Changzhou, and she was quite surprised to see many people with straw in their hair on both sides of the street.

"Chun Ning, has Changzhou always had so many families selling their children?"

Something seems off, doesn’t it?

Mrs. Xu is a very sensitive person, and a thought immediately comes to her mind: war.

"Previously, there were very few people selling their children on this street."

Chun Ning had been here with Zhao Minghua before, and today’s scene is something they’ve never seen before: "What’s going on?"

Chun Ning thought for a moment and spoke to Mrs. Xu.

"Aunt, perhaps I should first take you to Brother Zhao’s tea house to rest and see what’s happening."

Chun Ning didn’t dare take Mrs. Xu directly to choose people, as entering would surely result in being surrounded.

There are so many selling people, all hoping their masters would buy them quickly.

With just him and Mrs. Xu, getting surrounded and separated would be very dangerous.

"Alright."

Mrs. Xu is never arbitrary and listens well to suggestions.

Chun Ning had the carriage send his aunt to Zhao Minghua’s Women’s Tea Garden.

The shopkeeper was Xia Yu, chosen by Zhao Minghua from his mother’s candidates, who recognized Chun Ning at once. Though she hadn’t met Mrs. Xu, she had some idea it was someone senior from the Xiao family, and immediately came to greet them.

"Madam, Mr. Xiao is here, please come in," Xia Yu said. "Are madam and sir here to find the Third Young Master?"

"Is Brother Zhao here?"

"No, Third Young Master has been quite busy lately, but if needed, I can send someone to fetch him."

Xia Yu knew where he was.

"No need," Chun Ning said. "Since Brother Zhao is busy, we won’t bother him. We’ll take a break first."

"Okay, please have a seat in a private room. What tea would you like?"

The private room was reserved by the young master for his own use. He had instructed that any member of the Xiao family should be invited to the private room.

"Some rose tea for Aunt, please."

"Sure, and for you, sir?"

"Just a cup of plain tea for me."

"Please wait a moment."

After Xia Yu left, Mrs. Xu asked Chun Ning.

"Can these women also serve as attendants?"

"Yes, the shopkeeper and attendants at the Women’s Tea Garden are all women."