"Lord Chen, this is the place."
Commander Li stopped before a grand residence and said, "General Fang had the house tidied up in advance. He also prepared two maidservants. If they are not enough, you can go buy another two yourself.
"It would be best to buy children from impoverished families through slave traders. Better that than being sold into brothels, isn't it?
"There is one more thing I must make clear beforehand. Those of us in the Governor's Mansion cannot casually beat servants to death for amusement.
"Of course, that applies when they have done nothing wrong. If they make mistakes, they should still be punished as appropriate.
"Alright.
"I have explained everything that needed explaining. Lord Chen, you may now settle down here and wait for notice regarding the selection of the sharpest.
"Mm, some people may also come calling. After all, everyone taking part in the selection of the sharpest is an outstanding young talent from their region. They may become great generals in the future. Lord Chen can handle them as you see fit."
"Many thanks, Commander Li. I shall treat you to wine another day."
Chen Sanshi clasped his fists in farewell.
Commander Li's instructions had truly covered every last detail. It was no easy task either.
"We're at our new home."
Only then did Chen Sanshi have time to properly look at the residence.
What a fine three-courtyard estate.
Back in Poyang County, only the county magistrate and a scant few wealthy households could have afforded a residence like this.
And he did not actually need such a large house. Fortunately, it came with two maidservants; otherwise, Lan Jie'er would have been worked to death by the cleaning alone.
"Greetings, Master. Greetings, Madam."
Two young maidservants, still in the bloom of their youth, came