Chapter 313: Qiu Hui

In a short while, thirty people each had a set of tools; Jiang Yunchu stood at the front, observing their actions as she walked around in circles. Everyone was very conscientious, and the workshop had originally said that those who are clever and dexterous are all young girls or young wives.

Although she had only glanced over it once, each person's manual skill was good, especially the points she mentioned; among the thirty people, not a single one made a mistake.

Host, please inspect.

At that moment, a girl lifted her head, gave a light smile, then turned off the fire and made way.

The concentration is good, the fragrance is good, it's clean and clear, without turbidity.

Jiang Yunchu nodded satisfied, 'Not bad, you pass.'

Afterward, more and more people finished; Jiang Yunchu went to each one. Only one person's floral dew was slightly turbid, but for its use the difference was not great.

But in terms of sensation, it appears less clear.

This, pour it into that porcelain bottle.

'The procedure is fine, but there was a leak in the middle; just pay attention next time.' Jiang Yunchu said gently. The girl, who had just been nervous, relaxed after hearing her words.

She actually could do it; it's just that her mental fortitude isn't great, she gets nervous, and just now her hand kept trembling.

Jiang Yunchu noticed this and knew the problem, so she naturally wasn't overly strict.

'It's just these thirty people, right?' Jiang Yunchu glanced at Zhu Tou.

Zhu Tou immediately nodded, recording something in his notebook.

'Each person's name must be stuck on the porcelain bottle; if someone later finds a problem, the whole bottle of floral dew will become waste. This place offers high monthly pay, but also has high demands; if you want to quit now, it's too late.'

Jiang Yunchu said beforehand, looking at each earnest person: Lustrous Jade Soap is only the basics; these are what give us confidence.

'I only want to earn silver; I will be very diligent.'

The woman lowered her head and hastily assured them; when the others looked at her, they also showed a hint of pity.

Jiang Yunchu looked at Zhu Tou, who immediately understood: 'Her name is Qiu Hui; I've always called her Sister Qiu Hui. Her child has been ill for a year, and the money spent on doctors and medicine over this year has emptied the household.'

'This time I deliberately placed her here, Host; she needs silver.'

Zhu Tou's words were frank, with no concealment toward Jiang Yunchu; he had ulterior motives, but no ill intent.

Jiang Yunchu nodded: 'Work hard, your silver won't be lacking.'

'That's it for here; go rest first, and report for work tomorrow.'

This side needs work, but not a massive project; we just need to partition a few rooms. Zhu Tou has already had the carpenters find wood boards and taken measurements; now we know how many people are needed, and we have a rough idea.

'Qiu Hui, wait a moment; the others may disperse.'

Qiu Hui lifted her head, her eyes showing a bit of anxiety: 'Host, I am absolutely loyal; I will have no ill intentions and will certainly work diligently.'

She needs this job; the pay is double what she earned before, and if she does well, there will be other rewards later.

This is what the Host said before, and it's the same as over at Lustrous Jade Soap.

This job is her only hope; she cannot be without it!

'Host, please, let me do this job.'

'Host, I can work every day; I can work without resting at night.'

Jiang Yunchu frowned, 'Get up.'

'Host!' Qiu Hui dared not rise, fearing the Host would drive her away; among these girls and young wives, she is the oldest, how could she dare to get up? Her child is still waiting for her wages to buy medicine!

'Get up, I didn't say to let you go.'

Jiang Yunchu's words softened a bit; looking at Qiu Hui's appearance, one feels the pity of parents everywhere.

For the child, parents are willing to do anything; this made her think of her mother, whom she had only seen in memory as Kang Ying.

And her children: the mischievous, lovely Yue Yue, and the solemn little adult-like Mo Mo.

'Get up, I'll keep you, because I know a bit of medical art; I can soon take the child's pulse.' Although she was dressed as a man, her voice softened, sounding like a warm and gentle young gentleman.

'Okay, okay.' Upon hearing this, Qiu Hui, not wanting to be driven away, hurriedly stood up and wiped her tears.

'Let them come in.' There were still twenty people.

Zhu Tou directly opened the door: 'Come in.'

Those people were somewhat older, but none of their faces showed any reluctance.

'What you need to do is refinement.'

She followed the procedure, then demonstrated step by step for them to see; the steps are much easier than distillation, but they still require patience and keen eyesight.

After she finished, she had these people each try once.

This time there were no accidents; everyone passed on the first try.

'All the refined floral dew must be placed into green porcelain bottles, likewise write your names on them, and seal them immediately after pouring in the dew.'

Sealing is very important.

'Do you understand?'

'Understood.'

Those twenty people spoke in unison, hastily nodding.

Jiang Yunchu nodded, looked toward Zhu Tou, who immediately arranged for those people to leave.

'Go find Ya Gu.' Jiang Yunchu arranged for Qiu Hui.

Qiu Hui quickly nodded, then hurried out.

Although she couldn't say whether she believed the Host had medical skill, being able to work here meant the wages could treat Da Bao's illness.

'You and the steward, go wait in my room.' Looking at the returning Zhu Tou, Jiang Yunchu said to him.

Originally I hadn't thought about the mask matter, but my second uncle gave me a big surprise; the mask matter can now be put on the schedule.

'Yes.'

Zhu Tou locked the door of this workshop, then turned and left.

Ya Gu came quickly; when she looked at the Host, she seemed a bit dazed, and now is exactly the time to rush work.

「Qiu Hui's child is sick; you and I go over together to have a look. 」

Although she is a woman, she is now dressed as a man; it would be inconvenient for her to go back with Qiu Hui alone, so she brought Ya Gu along.

Sometimes, only women look after women; only women understand how hard it is for women.

Ya Gu made a 'good' sign with her hand.

Things happened suddenly; Jiang Yunchu hadn't brought anything either. Before the three of them even entered, they heard a muffled cough from inside the house. Jiang Yunchu frowned; even though it was midsummer, there was a heavy cotton door curtain, and when she lifted the curtain, a wave of heat hit them directly.

The doors and windows were sealed shut; the child lay on a wooden board bed, covered with a thick quilt.

「Let me take a look first. 」 Yun chu stepped forward, first lifting the child's eyelids, seeing that reddish skin, and the faint smell emanating from the body, all of which made her frown.

She grabbed the child's hand, felt his pulse—weak pulse, and the child's faint breathing; if she hadn't come, the child wouldn't have lived more than a month…