[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-clan-prosperity-starting-with-my-servant-girls":3,"chapter-clan-prosperity-starting-with-my-servant-girls-clan-prosperity-starting-with-my-servant-girls-chapter-88":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Clan Prosperity Starting With My Servant Girls",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1202828,1553,"Chapter 88: Ironsmiths","clan-prosperity-starting-with-my-servant-girls-chapter-88",88,"\u003Cp>Lin Xuan Qi pointed to some pieces of paper next to the taels of silver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked up one of them and showed it to Song and the other carpenters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the paper were drafts of different equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A barrel with the required dimensions, a wheelbarrow, and some of the parts required for a pulley system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those who can complete the task of making these will then be able to get the tael of silver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I believe it’s fair for me to see if you are capable first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me know if you have any doubts about the draft since I’ve drawn them myself,\" Lin Xuan Qi said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t going to splurge his money on people who were incapable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he got Old Shao in, he had trust in Xue Cong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn’t have the same level of trust with Old Song, and so a simple test was part of the interview process for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song and the others glanced at the drafts on the paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were able to read the diagrams with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The different views and dimensions of the final product were clearly defined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It impressed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had thought that Lin Xuan Qi would be one of those spoilt brats without any skills to survive without their parents’ and ancestors’ heritage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the test, it was nothing new to them, and all of them had the skills to do so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t a big deal for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They glanced at each other for a moment before turning their focus back to Lin Xuan Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song nodded his head and said, \"We are confident that we can deliver.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great, there are tools and materials that you need in the workshop at the back of the mansion,\" Lin Xuan Qi said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had bought the tools and materials for Old Shao previously to create the mold for the soap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song and the others gave him a smile and pointed at the bags that were made of leather they had, slung across their shoulder to their waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have our own tools. Most of them except for the bigger tools.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan Qi stood up and waved for them to follow him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they got to the wood workshop, Old Shao was already waiting for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Song, glad that you can join. Master Lin is a kind and fair master. You shall not regret it,\" Old Shao said while bringing them into the workshop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song and the others gave him a smile, nodded at him, and said, \"I think we’ve seen a glimpse of Master Lin’s talents.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you know each other, I shall let you work on it. Inform me when it’s done,\" Lin Xuan Qi said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Shao, Song, and the others bowed at him as he left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was one down and many more to go for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he got back to the main hall, there were some other men waiting for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had a stern look, wearing black uniforms, and there were small burn scars over their hands, necks, and faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the uniform in the left chest area, an emblem with the words \"Sima Family\" was sewn in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were the ironsmiths that Sima Long had promised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was also a headman from Zhang Jie’s family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Lin, they are the ironsmiths to help you from the Sima Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And as for me, I’ve been tasked to get the requirements from you for the oil-layered paper and wooden boxes by my master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The headman stepped forward and bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan Qi glanced at the ironsmiths, and he felt the difference in their discipline as compared to the other rich families from what he had seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stood straight in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of them were fidgeting or making any small talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A world of difference from anyone he had encountered so far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The depth and substance of a cultivation clan were indeed different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He motioned with his hands at the ironsmiths and said, \"Stand at ease.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn’t move and kept standing there in a row like statues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan Qi gave out a long sigh and said, \"If you don’t do as I’ve instructed, I shall let Sima Long know that you’ve defied my orders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ironsmiths tried to side-eye each other, trying to know what to do next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was indeed Sima Long’s order for them to obey the orders from Lin Xuan Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at the same time, it was against the Sima Family’s rules to damage the image and reputation of the Sima Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can’t be seen to be ill-disciplined... It’s against the Sima Family’s rules,\" one of the ironsmiths said, and the others nodded their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Family rules...\" Lin Xuan Qi mumbled to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was something he had wanted to do but hadn’t gotten to yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did need to have rules soon with the sudden increase in the number of people in the clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that in mind, he said to the ironsmiths, \"Fine, stand like statues if you want. I shall not let you be in such a dilemma.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced over to the headman and said, \"Wait for me while I get the things you need.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan Qi went to his room and brought the drafts he made for the oil-layered paper and wooden gift box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He passed them to the headman after he came back into the main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To his surprise, the ironsmiths were still standing straight and tall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head at them and took a seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Lin, I shall get it done. We should be able to deliver within the next two days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The headman kept the pieces of paper and bowed at Lin Xuan Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had glanced through the drafts, making sure that they were achievable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan Qi nodded his head and said, \"Thanks so much for the help. Do let young mistress Zhang Jie know that I really appreciate it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The headman bowed and said, \"Rest assured that she will get your message. Time is precious, I shall take my leave and get going now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t stop the headman and let him leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The headman was right, as there were many things left to be done.\u003C\u002Fp>",1039,"2026-06-03T13:58:56.970Z",1,"novelbin.me","c31345c369cb140c0914f71aecb83b7225b70c678e88fb3f86b8693f3dcbb073","clan-prosperity-starting-with-my-servant-girls-chapter-148","clan-prosperity-starting-with-my-servant-girls-chapter-147",469,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fclan-prosperity-starting-with-my-servant-girls-cover.jpg"]