Qin Fang has no other views on the merchants.
First, their military commanders don't look down on the merchants, which is different from the civil servants.
Second,is that Qin Fang came from a poor family. The poor did not despise the rights of businessmen and even envied businessmen who could eat meat and wear warm clothes.
Therefore, Qin Fang nodded and said two words: "Very good."
On the contrary, Aunt Fan was a little scared. She looked at the gentle lady, just like the young lady she had seen in a big family, but she didn't know that the lord was so tall and strong, and he had a cold face, which made people a little scared.
When it was time to eat, Aunt Fan didn't dare to eat with them she just waited for them to eat well. Although the braised fish has been eaten up, there are other dishes left over, such as pork belly and egg soup.
For Aunt Fan, even if it is not as good as that of the big family in the past . Since she was sold, she has never eaten such a good meal.
Aunt Fan ate well, washed the dishes and went to the yard in the town.
Yang Haiyan and Qin Fang were idle and bored, and it was still a little early to go to bed, so they went to the study together to read. Qin Fang write and read basic books such as Baijia surnames and Yang Haiyan read the history of Qiguo.
After reading for an hour, the couple took a shower and went back to bed. When they were sleeping, Yang Haiyan told Qin Fang what he had just read about the history of Qiguo.
Although Qin Fang was not considered a court official, as a citizen of Qiguo, he still had some sidelines with the court and it would not hurt to know the history of the country. He listened to his daughter-in-law talking about the history of the country and gained a new understanding of the country.
It was also at this time that Qin Fang realized what a good wife he had married.
The next morning, Aunt Fan came. She took the initiative to go to the kitchen to boil water and make breakfast. What to eat in the morning Yang Haiyan told her yesterday . A porridge, kimchi and boiled eggs. When Yang Haiyan finished exercising, she made a cup of milk powder for herself and Qin Fang each with hot water. As for Aunt Fan, she didn't drank it. Although she does not have the concept of class servants in her heart, she must learn to adapt to the customs here in one place rather than bringing the customs of her original world here and letting the servants here change.
After having a good meal, Qin Fang went to the military camp and did not bring lunch because Yang Haiyan would bring him meals at noon.
After Qin Fang left, Yang Haiyan took Aunt Fan to the vegetable market. She have to say that it's good for someone to go to the vegetable market with her and she don't have to carry a basket when she buy food.
Yang Haiyan bought pork liver, half a chicken, a few loofahs, radishes, peanuts, and eggs. There are really few types of dishes in the market.
When Yang Haiyan bought pig liver, Aunt Fan was very confused. She couldn't imagine that a person like Madam would eat this, but she didn't ask.
The two returned to the family room of the military camp and found Uncle Hong standing at the door with a woman holding a child.
Seeing Yang Haiyan coming, Uncle Hong was a little nervous: "I have seen my wife..this is my daughter-in-law called Chai Qiuping, this is our son who is just half a year old this year." Uncle Hong was 32, and he married his wife and gave birth to a son. Because he got married relatively late.
In the past, his father spent a lot of money in school and fell ill. After his father died, the debts of the family fell on him. He repaid the debts for many years and only married his wife after the debts were paid off. Of course, if a woman hasn't married for so long, there must be something wrong with his daughter-in-law's family.
Yang Haiyan nodded: "Come in."
After entering the yard, Aunt Fan went to wash the vegetables and Yang Haiyan took Uncle Hong's family into the study: "Sit down and talk."
Uncle Hong hurriedly said, "thank you madam..it's fine for the servant to stand."
Yang Haiyan didn't force it: "It's fine for you to stand, but my aunt held the child and stood outside for a while, I'm afraid she is tired."
Uncle Hong: "Thank you Madam."
Aunt Hong: "Thank you Madam."
She was indeed a little tired. Speaking of which, she was still in shock from yesterday to now. Yesterday, her husband came back suddenly. She was really happy and scared. Since her husband sold himself for money to see a doctor for her, she has been very uncomfortable. But after she knew it, it was too late. The husband had already sold it, and the money they had redeemed was not enough.
She had no choice but to come to town to see her husband every few days. As long as her husband was not bought, she would still have a chance to raise money.
Fortunately, the husband's leg was injured, and no one wanted to buy a husband.
Uncle Hong: "Madam, the servant wants to ask Madam, can my wife and children also live in the yard in the downtown area? They live with me and will not occupy the room in the yard. We will take care of what my daughter-in-law eats. It won't cost the lady's money."
Yang Haiyan thought for a while: "I use that yard to make snacks. What if your daughter-in-law accidentally sees that she is moved?"
Aunt Hong was so frightened that she hurriedly stood up: "Madam, don't worry, I will be dumb and won't say anything."
Yang Haiyan: "But I'm not at ease."
Aunt Hong listened and looked at Uncle Hong helplessly.
Uncle Hong had no choice, after all, he was a slave to others.
Yang Haiyan said again, "If Aunt Hong is willing to sign a contract of prostitution, I can let you two live together."
Uncle Hong hurriedly said: "No, no, no, no."
Owing to the deed of prostitution is equivalent to becoming a slave. He didn't want to wrong his daughter-in-law. It's fine to have a father who is a slave, and he wants his son to have a mother who is a slave. ?
Yang Haiyan: "Perhaps Aunt Hong signed a deed of sale, and the money from the sale can heal Uncle Hong's leg. Besides, in five years whether it's Aunt Hong or Uncle Hong, I will allow you to redeem your body and give the money to the deed of sale".
She didn't have the habit of treating people like slaves. "Ten years later, I can release the deed for free, and I don't need you to redeem the money."
She thought that she had hired them, but she didn't have the deed and she was worried. After all, they didn't know each other and there was no basis for trust.
There are two kinds of deeds for sale of Qiguo, one is a living contract and the other is a death contract. For example, when Hong Shu sold himself to Yaxing, it was a living contract. However, slaves with live deeds cannot be sold casually because for slaves with live deeds, the master only has the right to use, but not ownership. As for the slaves who are deceased, the master has both the right to use and the ownership. Aunt Fan was sold because she was a death deed.
Many masters don't like to buy slaves with live deeds, because of this. However, the law says so, but the actual operation is another matter. After all, in a feudal society, power is greater than law.
There are five or ten years of living contracts. But no matter how many years of living the contract, if the slaves redeem themselves the money for redemption is several times more expensive than the money for selling. Otherwise, the master's family not only bought the slaves, but also provided food and shelter..wouldn't it be a loss?
Uncle Hong sold it to Yaxing for one tael of silver for five years .But after five years, if Uncle Hong wanted to buy himself back, he might have two or three silver.However, the general servants did not make mistakes and did things honestly and the master would not make such an unreasonable offer.
Aunt Hong didn't look down on being servants but because she is worried that people would told her child when grew up.
But when she heard what Yang Haiyan said, she was moved. If her money for selling her body could heal her husband's injured leg, then she would definitely be willing to sell herself. Hearing that Yang Haiyan said that in five years, they would be redeemed by the sale price and ten years later, the deed of sale would be released for free ,she very was moved. If she sells herself to follow the master's family at least food and clothing will not be a problem.
In fact, Uncle Hong was also moved. What he was excited about was that he could treat his legs. If his leg is cured, it will be a good thing for the wife and the children.
Yang Haiyan is not a virgin, but she is willing to help others. A man who sells himself for his wife will not be too bad. Besides, their husband and wife might be more efficient when they work for her together and Uncle Hong no longer has to worry about his wife at home.
Then, Yang Haiyan said again: "You can go to the medical center to see if this leg can be treated and if so, how much money will it cost to treat this leg."
Aunt Hong: "Yes, yes, thank you ma'am."
After half an hour, Uncle Hong and Aunt Hong came back. The doctor said that this leg can be treated but it costs a lot. A 15 taels. Moreover, the leg should not be tired during the treatment, such as working in the fields, hunting in the mountains, etc.
If you take care of it well, it will take about half a year to heal.
Helping in Yang Haiyan's yard will naturally not be tiring. At most, he will drive the donkey cart to deliver meals to Qin Fang and drive the donkey cart to sit in the car so he will not be tired. Uncle Hong and Aunt Hong discussed on the way back.
Aunt Hong decides to sell herself. At least Uncle Hong's legs are good, their husband and wife still hope in life.
After hearing this, Yang Haiyan gave fifteen taels of silver without saying a word. Could it be that there is a servant with a healthy posture after half a year? Besides, the money is not given for nothing. Twenty taels are Aunt Hong's money for selling her body, and thirteen taels are lent to them.
Every year, they will deduct three taels from their monthly bills, five years will suffice and one tael will be deducted in the last year. Uncle Hong and Aunt Hong have the same monthly wages,200 wen a month. The husband and wife have an income of 4 taels, 800 wen a year and they cover food and housing.
The children spend a little and they can save a few or two, so they readily agreed and they are also grateful for the Lord's kindness.
Besides, if they redeem themselves five years later, the money for the redemption can also be saved. Taking a step back, Aunt Hong felt it was worth it even if she released the contract for free ten years later.
Because they want to give Qin Fang lunch, the Qin family's lunch is relatively early. But now that there are donkey carts, there is no need to rush as before.
Before today, there was only Yang Haiyan in the family, but now with Uncle Hong and Aunt Fan, it suddenly became a lot more lively.
Although Yang Haiyan lives in a house but in a modern house, it is because there is a computer. What entertainment can't pass the time on the computer? Even if she watch the drama, she can watch the drama for a few months. But in these ancient times, when there was no entertainment and no computer the days were really hard. So now there are three servants in the family, which is not bad for a while.
Uncle Hong was washing the donkey cart outside, he would be a safekeeping in the future. He washed the donkey like an ancestor and washed the carriage as well.