Although Maria was reluctant to part with the money, she also knew that they know they needed someone to help them, so she brought some money and took Selena to the Slave Plaza in the Western District, where there was a place specializing in the sale of cattle, horses and cattle. Later some people came who bought and sold slaves and little by little a small market was formed.
After asking for directions, Maria took Selena to a ruined courtyard. There were quite a few people walking inside. Not long after, a man approached him and said, "Do you want to buy servants? You can choose any of them, men, women, young or old, tall, short, fat or thin. The price is not expensive..."
Mary's family had been wealthy when she was young and had been served by servants, so she knew how to choose servants.
"Just find me some women with strong bodies and let me see. I need them to have no defects or bad habits. It doesn't matter what they look like, but they have to be clean," said Maria.
The moment the agent heard about it, they felt confident the deal would go through. Generally, people with such requirements are not just a visit. So he suddenly became a little more enthusiastic. He asked the two of them to wait a moment, and he turned around and asked someone to bring some women from the house.
"Do you think these meet the requirements?" the agent hurriedly walked over and asked, glancing at Selena, who was wearing a headdress and most of her face was covered by a mesh veil. In Seuropaste, single women of marriageable age often wear a headdress to cover their faces and the sun when they go out.
When the wind blows, the gauze rises and falls to reveal the woman's smooth side face. The small white jade-like chin was particularly eye-catching. Even the population agent who had seen many beautiful women couldn't help but take a second look.
Maria looked back and forth at several people, excluding the two with dirty mark on their faces. The remaining four looked relatively clean, but two of them had thick black dirt hidden in their nails.
Their process of making skin care products requires completely clean. If impurities are mixed into the products, especially things like hair and nails, it will ruin the business.
Finally, Maria focused on the two women in the back. Although they were both wearing patchwork clothes, their clothes were quite clean and they had no major problems with their heads, hands, and feet.
But among them there was a woman of about thirty years old, and two little hands hugged her legs tightly. A girl was hiding behind the woman.
When the woman saw Maria looking at the girl, she lowered her head. The broker's expression also changed. Seeing Maria with doubtful eyes, the agent hurriedly explained: "Hey, are you interested in her? It's a bit troublesome. This woman is very agile at work, but she is very stubborn. Yes If you want to buy her, you have to buy with her daughter together. If you only buy one, I'm afraid she won't agree..."
Is there such a request? This is the first time Maria has heard of selling people like this. After all, buying a woman is different from buying a girl. The price of this girl is usually very expensive if she if she is not ugly. If she grows into a beauty in the future, she will be more expensive once she changes hands.
The broker seemed to have understood what Maria was thinking and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I won't ask for a unreasonable prices. Just give me 30 silver coins for the two together."
Not only Maria but Selena were also surprised. This is really cheap. You must know that the price of this woman in her thirties is 20 silver coins, and an average-looking girl costs at least 20 silver coins.
Because of the low price, María thought in her heart that this little girl must have some illness or defect, otherwise the broker would not sell her so cheap.
Just as Maria was thinking, the broker hurriedly said: "I dare not deceive you. This woman is really good, but her daughter's face is a little disfigured. Her father poured a bowl of boiling water on her face, and she has some scars on her face. She has defects, but her body is absolutely healthy. She will be absolutely fine if you take her home and let her do some minor jobs without showing her face. So... if you doesn't mind, for 28 silver coins you can take them away."
María and Selena have already felt the broker's eagerness to sell them, can't he be anxious? When he bought it, he thought he could make a small fortune by selling her. Who would have thought that this woman is very stubborn and protects her daughter with her life? As a result, he could only package the two of them and sell them together; Otherwise, the woman would rather die together with her daughter than separate.
If they die, not only will they not earn a cent, but they will also lose money. They have been waiting until now. From the beginning they made a small profit, and now they just want not to lose money.
Many buyers were initially satisfied with the woman, but when they saw the girl, they all backed away. The broker almost gave up, and seeing that Maria seemed interested today, he excitedly introduced the two of them, intending to sell this hot potato.
Seeing that the girl's little hands were still clean, Maria said to the boy's mother: "What is this girl's name? Ask her to come over and show me."
The woman stood there with her head bowed and her eyes red. After hearing this, she quickly grabbed her daughter who was hiding behind her. Seeing the girl standing silently, the agent was afraid that Maria would not like her and left, whipping the girl with a wicker, "Madam, her name is Eva, she is ten years old..."
Maria was prepared, but when they brought the girl out, she was still in shock. At first she thought it was a good deal, but her thoughts stopped immediately because the girl was dark, small and like a skeleton in a sack.
She doesn't look 10 years old at all. Additionally, her face and chin are densely covered with blisters and burn scars. It should be a scar left by a burn that was not treated in time. Because of this, she looks particularly ugly.
If the scar is not conspicuous, it is okay to buy her, but it is so serious that it is shocking. Although Maria feels pitiful, it seems a little scary.
Maria's thoughts were similar to other people who wanted to buy servants, "Her father is so cruel, the child's face...ugh."
Maria was a little understanding, but she finally gave up the idea of buying it and turned her attention back to another woman in her forties, thinking that she would buy only one today and choose another one after.
Selena, who was on the side, looked at that girl's face for a moment, and suddenly said, "If these two people can be sold together for 25 silver coins, we will buy them." Although her voice was soft, her tone was firm.
25 silver coins. He had bought both of them for 24 silver coins at first. He had maintained it for half a year. Even the cost is more than 1 silver coins for their food and for that girl's medical treatment. If you sell them for 25 silver coins, he loses money.
Originally, the broker's dividend came from the people he sold. This time he spent so much time selling them that not only would he not make any money but he would also get scolded by boss. But if he doesn't sell them quickly and they continue to waste food. Maybe the boss will even deduct money from him. He thought about it so he made him so angry that she couldn't even speak.
Maria also secretly pinched Selena's arm when she heard this. Buying a girl with a burned face home will not only she not entertain clients, but may also scare them away. Sympathy is one thing, buying it home is another.
But Selena coquettishly said in a low voice: "Mom, we just arrived in the city and we don't have much deposit. 25 silver coins for two people is a good deal no matter what, and she can take care of my daily life. From This way I have someone to help me clean the house and run errands..."
Maria hesitated for a moment after hearing this. In fact, she had long wanted to buy a maid to serve her daughter. After all, her daughter is very delicate and she needs special care. But if she buys a maid with a scar on her face, she may be the subject of gossip when she goes out with her.
Even if servants with scars on their faces were given for free, some powerful families will not want them. Before she could reject Selena, the broker on the other side who was watching her face said, "Okay, follow what the lady said. 25 silver coins for both of them, but we have to agree beforehand that they cannot be returned. You can take them if you are willing to pay the money now..."
This… Maria didn't expect the broker to actually agree. Seeing the look of regret on her face, the 25 silver coins were probably a real loss.
To be honest, this price is very cost-effective. Although she had scars on her face, her limbs were intact. Even if she can't receive clients, she can still do some housework at home.
Thinking about the fact that the family will still have a lot to spend in the future and the little savings left, Maria hesitated again and Selena reminded her: "Mom, they are still waiting for you to pay and we have to go back early, there is a lot of work waiting for us."
María hesitated for a few seconds and finally decided to buy them.They were so pathetic. It was possible that they did not have enough to eat and were so skinny. If they didn't buy it, they probably wouldn't live long.
María thought about it and took out 25 silver coins to pay the bill. Suddenly the woman's eyes filled with tears, she squeezed her daughter with her hands and they knelt together on the ground. María is a person with a tender heart. Seeing this scene, her original reluctance disappeared. She She quickly helped the woman and girl up. She was already thinking about going back and buying some fabric on the way to make two sets of clothes for the two of them, their current clothes are too threadbare.