Chapter 431
430, It’s Not Easy Being an Elder (1)
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Xie Zhinuan’s words were light, but they were absolutely resounding and powerful, making an impact as they were spoken.
They also struck the hearts of several people.
Silver, she gave it appropriately, but if they were to work, they must also follow her rules.
The days of petty theft should be a thing of the past; everyone must learn to look and move forward, to quickly reclaim the honor and dignity they once lost.
“Master!” Ming Xi called out softly, falling to one knee, “Ming Xi swears here and now to act according to the miss’s instructions!”
He was the first to step forward, sign his name, and press his handprint.
Seeing this, the other few also stepped forward and pressed their handprints.
Xie Zhinuan looked on, very satisfied, “Can any of you ride horses?”
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Ming Xi shook his head.
The rest also shook their heads.
They hadn’t even touched a mule, let alone ride a horse.
Xie Zhinuan thought about it, horses were a rare commodity, and after some consideration, she said, “In that case, I’ll obtain a few mules for you to learn to ride first!”
Xie Zhinuan looked at the men, “From now on, Ming Xi will be your leader. If there’s anything, I will instruct him directly, and you all will follow his commands!”
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Xie Zhinuan pulled out a few pouches, “The money in these pouches is a reward for you. Take it for now. Those with parents should go home and show filial piety, those with wives should give it to their wives. Being a man, petty theft is nothing to boast about. Providing your parents and wife with an enviable good life, now that truly counts as ability.In the future, you’ll receive your wages monthly. As Xie Zhinuan’s servants, you must abandon all crooked ways. I won’t treat you unfairly in terms of salary, but you must stand upright!”
Each received a pouch, with Ming Xi getting ten taels and the others five each.
They hadn’t yet started working but had already received silver.
To take home to their parents, to save for a bride.
As bullies and rogues, decent girls were unwilling to marry them, although they could find companions in the brothel; however, they were typically aging courtesans, and young and beautiful ones wouldn’t fancy them.
It was truly shameful when said out loud.
Xie Zhinuan gave a few instructions and then sent them away for the time being.
A few of them, also hoping to be filial sons, immediately handed over the silver to their fathers and mothers upon returning home, but then…
When Ming Xi’s parents saw the silver, they jumped up, “Did you steal this from someone’s house?”
Ming Xi’s father was so angry his complexion turned ashen, his eyes glaring fiercely at Ming Xi.
He had lived his whole life to have such a son, and even more so, it was a late-life child, loved dearly beyond measure. Little did he know that his doting would result in such an irresponsible person.
He couldn’t bring himself to hit him, and scolding was of no use; he could only stew in his own frustration.
Ming Xi’s mother, always strong-willed, grabbed Ming Xi, “I’m asking you, did you steal something?”
“No, it was given by the master!” Ming Xi replied gravely.
He didn’t expect that even his own parents wouldn’t believe him.
“Which master could be so kind? You haven’t even gone to work yet; how could you possibly get silver!”
In short, the old couple didn’t believe it.
“No way, you’re taking me to see your master!” Ming Xi’s mother declared.
Ming Xi’s father nodded in agreement, intending to follow along.
Ming Xi had no choice but to lead them with a stern face to ‘Kechanglai’.
The other few were in the same situation as Ming Xi. Since their families didn’t believe them, fearing they had stolen or done something wrong, they all came along.
The parents looked down on each other, each thinking the other’s son had led their own astray, and held mutual disdain and disregard for one another.
They were in luck, for Xie Zhinuan was still diagnosing and pulse-checking patients. Upon learning of their arrival, she thought for a moment and had someone bring them to the lounge.
Xie Zhinuan was a well-known figure in Fengping County; many knew her, and Ming Xi’s parents recognized her immediately.
“Miss… Miss Xie!” Ming Xi’s father called out, though his voice lacked conviction.
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