Qian Sangui gave the remaining fifteen taels of indenture silver to Li Jinhu, who then took the money to summon a doctor for his son.
Li Jinhu was responsible for driving the cart and running errands for Old Man Cai, while Sister-in-law Li took care of the flowers and plants in Guiyuan. His eldest son, Li Daniu, twelve years old, served as a boy servant for Mr. Yu. His younger son, Li Xiaoniu, eleven years old, worked with Su Sanwu by West Lake. Su Erwei was already betrothed to Cai Xiaohua, and both were to accompany Qian Manxia to the Wan family.
The three maids, Xiao Cui served as Lady Wu's maid and also handled some chores in the main courtyard. Xiao Hong assisted Lady He in the kitchen. Xiao Ching attended to Qian Yijin, taking care of things in his courtyard.
The two old maids, their sole responsibility was to wash clothes and sweep.
