Qian Yixiu sized up Sister Qin. Approaching forty, she had fair skin and a medium build, appearing sharp and nimble, with proper manners. She stood with her eyes slightly lowered, reminding Yixiu of a female executive from her previous life. She hoped that Sister Qin would not disappoint her.
When Qian Yixiu raised her hand, Zi Zhu handed out a purse filled with small silver ingots to each person.
Sister Qin and the others happily accepted them, bending their knees and saying, "We thank the young miss for her reward."
Qian Yixiu reiterated the staffing arrangements. Madam Song seemed a little stunned, as this did not match what had been originally mentioned to her. After a moment, her stiff expression eased.
Qian Yixiu smiled and said, "I am young and new here, and there are many things I do not understand, so in the future I will rely on all the sisters and madams for advice."
