Xiao Yun's Pill Business

"Third," Xiao Yun said, "the maids we recruit, including Erlong's Uncle Fu and Yuehua's Aunt Qing, may only live in the Outer Court. Only family members may reside in the Inner Court."

Uncle Fu was Liu Erlong's old servant. He had followed her since she was a child and was utterly loyal. During the construction of the manor, Uncle Fu had kept watch and helped out constantly, contributing greatly.

Aunt Qing was Tang Yuehua's guard. She had accompanied her since childhood, and the two were as close as mother and daughter.

This time, when Tang Yuehua moved into the manor, Aunt Qing came with her.

Liu Erlong nodded. "Uncle Fu can indeed help manage the affairs of the Outer Court."

Tang Yuehua added, "Aunt Qing is meticulous. She can help train those young girls and teach them some basic knowledge."

"Then it's settled," Xiao Yun said. "The two of you will look separately. Erlong will be responsible for girls from commoner families, while Yuehua will be responsible for girls from noble families. For commoner families, they only need to be honest and hardworking. From noble families, choose unfavored illegitimate daughters, branch-family members, or fallen noble children. Having been neglected since childhood, they will be easier to cultivate loyalty in."

Both women nodded.

Xiao Yun continued, "As for the number, there's no need for too many at first. For the affairs of the Front Courtyard, along with personal maids we may need later, recruit around twenty for now. We can add more if that isn't enough."

"Twenty should be enough," Liu Erlong said. "Uncle Fu can manage the gatehouse and stables. We can recruit several rough-serving girls for cleaning, and several cleverer ones to serve tea, carry messages, and make announcements."

Tang Yuehua added, "Among the noble girls, we can select