When they learned that Zang Chun had been promoted, appointed director of the "Daughter Coal" factory by the emperor, the maids of Deer Song Courtyard were stunned.
Follow the Fifth Miss, and your prospects were limitless!
The maids of Deer Song Courtyard were so envious that their mouths hung open!
The other maids all gave Zang Chun looks that said, "When you strike it rich, don't forget us."
Jian Ruonan lay on her side on the heated brick bed, chatting with the maids. "Zang Chun will go familiarize herself with the place first and be our trailblazer. Our Daughter Coal factory will definitely expand. When that happens, you can all go!"
Xiaoyu asked, "Fifth Miss, can this servant go too?"
Jian Ruonan said, "Of course!"
Xiaoyu blinked, but after that burst of excitement, her spirits quickly sank. "Fifth Miss, we don't know how, though. Can women handle such important work?"
"If you don't know, learn! I'm sending you there to manage things, not roll coal balls. The men will do the dirty, tiring work!" Jian Ruonan said. "Besides, this is Daughter Coal. Only women can do it well!"
Xiaoyu said, "Oh, oh! This servant understands."
Lying on the heated bed, Jian Ruonan issued her grand directives. "Remember, you're all my people. If someone bullies you out there, don't go weak at the knees! Just give them my name!"
"If you really can't handle it, come back and tell me!"
"And stop calling yourselves servants once you're out there, all right?"
A maid asked, "Then what should we call ourselves?"
Jian Ruonan said, "Call yourselves 'this official' or 'this officer.' You're female officials personally appointed by the emperor!"
At once, some of the maids' eyes reddened.
Serving the Fifth Miss really was wonderful. No wonder everyone in the Jinyang Marquis's household