The most secure job in Dajin

Chapter 47, I have a house
The people from Sancha Pharmacy caused trouble for the warehouse, but the one who became famous was Hua Changxi. This female servant once again became the subject of everyone's discussion.

Compared with previous rumors, this time, the focus of everyone's discussion was no longer whether Hua Changxi and Yu Hui had any improper relationship.

There was no way. Yu Hui couldn't deal with the people in the pharmacy, but was forced to apologize by Hua Changxi. Everyone was curious about what she had done.

Is Hua Changxi a martial artist? How advanced is her martial arts? Hua Changxi is only thirteen or fourteen years old, still a young lady, how did she practice martial arts? Who is her teacher?

These have become the issues that everyone is most concerned about.

After all, strength is the foundation of a person's foothold. Because of this incident, the people in the Miscellaneous Services Hall no longer think that Hua Changxi will be Yu Hui's dependent.

And because it involved people from the pharmacy, Eunuch Yu and many managers of the miscellaneous affairs hall also paid attention to this matter.

Eunuch Yu looked unhappy when he knew that Hua Changxi had sent Mao Yong and others away with just a few words. What he needed was a servant who could help him refine medicine, help him earn money, and do his orders, rather than a partner who could be on equal footing with him.

Eunuch Bao from the First Office paid more attention to Hua Changxi because of her outstanding cooking skills, so he also heard about this.

"So you're a warrior, no wonder you're so confident!"

"Next time I borrow her to help, I'll have to give her a little more face."

After hearing about this, Xiao Luzi and Manager Leng, like Eunuch Yu, did not look very happy.

There is no way. His subordinates are too powerful, which makes them difficult to manage. Moreover, Hua Changxi has shown signs of disobedience in many aspects.

They need capable subordinates, but the prerequisite is that the subordinates must be obedient. If they are not obedient, no matter how capable they are, they will be of no use.

Xiao Luzi looked at Manager Leng and said, "Didn't you say you arranged for someone to approach Hua Changxi? How's that going?"

Steward Leng sighed: "Hua Changxi has a very poisonous tongue, it's hard to approach him."

Xiao Luzi was silent for a moment: "Ask your people to keep a close eye on Hua Changxi and make sure to find out the relationship between her and Eunuch Yu."

Manager Leng was puzzled: "Our Third Office and the warehouse don't interfere with each other. If we investigate this matter, will it offend the father-in-law?"

Xiao Luzi snorted and laughed: "Hua Changxi is from the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall, it is only natural for me to investigate her."

"Yu Zhouquan is a man who never gets up early without profit. He doesn't like women either. He suddenly asks Hua Changxi to go to his No. 9 Qihuang Hall frequently. There must be something behind this."

"If Hua Changxi really has any ability, she should first show her filial piety to this eunuch. Instead, she actually went to curry favor with Yu Zhouquan. She simply doesn't take this eunuch seriously!"

"She is capable, so go tell Du Ruo to assign more tasks to Hua Changxi. She must be busy from morning till night."

After hearing this, Manager Leng smiled and agreed. She also didn't like subordinates who were out of control, so she asked Eunuch Lu to discipline Hua Changxi. She must let her know who is her boss.

Hua Changxi didn't know that the people from the pharmacy coming to cause trouble would attract so much attention. After leaving the Medical Bureau, she went straight to a dental clinic with a good reputation and asked where there were houses for sale.

Her goal was very clear, she wanted to buy a house with a shop in front and a yard in the back.

This kind of house is obviously not cheap, and no one would sell it in a good location. After looking at several shops, Hua Changxi finally spent 9,999 taels of silver to buy a house in Feng'anfang in the outer city that was relatively to her liking.

There are three shops with a small courtyard at the back. There are three rooms on the upper floor of the courtyard, two rooms on the east and west sides, and a well in the courtyard.

Hua Changxi was very satisfied with the layout, except that the location was a bit remote, at the very corner of the innermost street in Feng'anfang.

This position is definitely not suitable for doing business, but Hua Changxi does not want to simply do retail. In the future, she will be able to refine pills in batches, and she wants to be a wholesaler.

"Sure enough, no matter where you are, buying a house will empty your wallet."

After buying the house, Hua Changxi only had a few dozen taels of silver left.

Although her wallet was empty, Hua Changxi was still very happy when she thought that she was now a homeowner in Dajin. However, this happiness only lasted until she returned to the sixth game.

"Manager Du, what do you mean by increasing my workload starting tomorrow?"

Du Ruo looked at Hua Changxi and said, "This is what Eunuch Lu meant. Eunuch Lu doesn't like his servants causing trouble."

Hua Changxi laughed angrily: "What happened to me?"

Du Ruo finally gave her some advice: "Chang Xi, I know you are capable, but you can't be too high-profile. Not everyone has the tolerance to tolerate others."

Hua Changxi frowned: "What if I don't listen?"

Du Ruo looked at her and said, "It only takes a word for Eunuch Lu to drive away a servant. If you don't want to stay in the servants' hall, you can just disobey my orders." After saying that, he turned and left.

Seeing this, Hua Changxi was very annoyed and went back to the backyard with a sullen face.

After she entered the menial service hall, except for taking some initiative in getting close to Yu Hui and Eunuch Yu, she could be said to be passive in other matters.

She won't cause trouble unless it comes to her.

Is this also considered high-profile?
Or does it mean that being low-key is the only way to passively endure and swallow one's anger?
"Changxi!"

When Hua Changxi was about to reach the dormitory, Mrs. Sun from the cafeteria waved at her.

"Grandma Sun."

Hua Changxi walked towards Grandma Sun.

Granny Sun looked at her with a smile: "Today, Steward Qin made some vinegar pork ribs and left a few for you. Come on, follow me to the kitchen to eat."

Mrs. Sun had a long-standing problem of heart palpitations. After being cured by Hua Changxi, she became especially nice to Hua Changxi.

After running around outside all day, Hua Changxi had not eaten yet, so he did not refuse Sun Po's kindness and followed her to the kitchen.

"What happened to you? Why do you look unhappy?"

Hua Changxi sighed and told Eunuch Lu that he wanted to give her additional tasks.

"Granny Sun, Manager Du said I was too high-profile, but I didn't initiate any of the trouble. She seemed to mean that when something happens, the only thing to do is to swallow my anger."

Granny Sun smiled and said, "Just listen to what Du Ruo said, don't take it seriously."

Hua Changxi just wanted to complain and didn't expect Grandma Sun to respond. He didn't expect her to say that and couldn't help but look over in surprise.

Granny Sun handed the ribs to Hua Changxi and said with a smile: "Although Du Ruo is a manager, she is just a runner and messenger in the interior. She is not the one who really holds power. When considering things, she only considers herself and thinks that she has done something wrong and that it will be fine as long as she corrects it."

"But that's not the case at all. If the higher-ups want to punish you, whatever you do will be wrong."

"What you should think about now is not what Du Ruo said, but why did Eunuch Lu do this?"

Hua Changxi: "Isn't it because I'm too high-profile?"

Granny Sun laughed and shook her head: "This is just Du Ruo's opinion. Does your high profile and flamboyance bother Eunuch Lu?"

Hua Changxi: "Maybe he just can't stand me like this?"

Granny Sun: "Maybe, but Eunuch Lu is in charge of hundreds of people, and he has to serve Eunuch Jia. Why would he pay attention to a small servant like you and put in the effort to discipline you?"

"People have limited time, and they only pay attention to the things they care about. Eunuch Lu wants to punish you, it must be because you touched something he cares about."

After hearing what Grandma Sun said, Hua Changxi felt as if a fog had cleared up. She had been influenced by Du Ruo before and had not thought of this level.

Yes, the people in higher positions are not so idle as to come and cause trouble for a small pawn.

But how had she offended Eunuch Lu?
Because you earned ten taels of silver in the first office but didn’t give it to him as a gift?

No, it won't be this.

If it was for this reason, he would have had a fit when he started working after the New Year.

Granny Sun looked at Hua Changxi who was lost in thought and reminded him, "The Medical Department is a government office. The most taboo thing in a government office is to be in Cao's camp but your heart is with Han."

Hearing this, Hua Changxi suddenly realized: "Because of Eunuch Yu?" Grandma Sun smiled and said: "Some time ago, the servants' hall was saying that you had taken refuge with Eunuch Yu. I heard about this, and Eunuch Lu must have known about it too."

"Although the eunuchs all came from the palace, who knows what the relationship between them is?"

Hua Changxi looked at Granny Sun and said, "Thank you, Granny. I think I know the reason."

Granny Sun smiled and said, "Everything will be easy once we find the root cause." Then she pushed the ribs in front of Hua Changxi and said, "Eat quickly, it's getting cold."

Hua Changxi looked at Grandma Sun while chewing on pork ribs: "Grandma, where did you work before?" An old maid in the kitchen would never have such an opinion.

Granny Sun smiled faintly: "What happened in the past is all in the past. I am just an old woman who looks after the kitchen."

Seeing that Mrs. Sun didn't want to say more, Hua Changxi didn't continue asking. After dinner, he went back to the dormitory, took out a bottle of tonic pills, and handed it to Mrs. Sun.

"Mother-in-law, thank you for your advice. This is the elixir I made to strengthen my body."

Granny Sun didn't refuse and took the pill with a smile: "Changxi, if you want to realize your ambition in medicine, staying in the Medical Department is the best choice. When you encounter something, don't confront it head-on. Developing yourself is the most important thing."

Hua Changxi was stunned when she heard this. She felt that there was something behind what Grandma Sun said. She wanted to ask for clarification, but Grandma Sun waved her hand and told her to go back and rest.

Hua Changxi had no choice but to return to her bedroom. After returning, she did not immediately start practicing, but instead thought about how to deal with the additional tasks that Eunuch Lu had given her.

She has already absorbed and refined the low-grade Yuanling Pill. Now, to improve her cultivation, she has to spend time practicing.

Time is undoubtedly precious to her.

Eunuch Lu bullied her probably because she went to the Qihuangguan too often and thought she had taken refuge with Eunuch Yu.

Moreover, she stayed in the Qihuang Hall for too long. Eunuch Lu should have thought that she was helping Eunuch Yu, but now he probably just couldn't guess what she was doing.

She approached Eunuch Yu because he could provide discarded medicinal materials, which led to their cooperation.

Hua Changxi's eyes flickered. Eunuch Yu, as the manager of the warehouse, had the authority to embezzle discarded medicinal materials. As the chief steward of the Third Office, did Eunuch Lu also have corresponding power?

If Eunuch Lu can also provide medicinal materials, then she can cooperate with him.

After figuring this out, the sadness on Hua Changxi's face disappeared.

There shouldn't be just one partner; the more the better.

She could feel that Eunuch Yu had always been dissatisfied with her taking 40% of the profits, and she really shouldn't put all her eggs in one basket.

After finding a solution to the problem, Hua Changxi calmed down and began to devote himself to cultivation.

After waking up the next day, Hua Changxi had breakfast and did not go to get his errand, but went straight to Eunuch Lu.

As the chief steward of the Third Office, Eunuch Lu lived in a separate small courtyard. When Hua Changxi went there, Steward Leng was serving Eunuch Lu breakfast.

Seeing Hua Changxi, Eunuch Lu was a little surprised.

Butler Leng was very angry.

If the people below wanted to see Eunuch Lu, they had to talk to her first. After getting her consent, she would bring people to see Eunuch Lu.

People like Hua Changxi who come directly to see Eunuch Lu are simply unruly.

Manager Leng was about to reprimand Hua Changxi, but Hua Changxi spoke first.

"Eunuch Lu, I'm here to report to you what I'm doing for Eunuch Yu."

Hua Changxi knew that when talking to a leader, it was best to be straightforward and hit the point that the other person cared about.

Sure enough, after hearing this, Eunuch Lu finally looked up at Hua Changxi, but his tone was not very good: "You still remember to come and report to me?"

Hua Changxi certainly didn't admit that she was wrong: "I didn't come before, not because I didn't want to, but because my father-in-law was busy and I couldn't see him."

Eunuch Lu snorted and laughed, not wanting to dwell on this issue: "Go ahead and talk. We are listening."

Hua Changxi did not answer, but glanced at Manager Leng.

When the Leng Steward saw this, his face immediately turned cold and he said sarcastically, "Oh, what can't I hear?"

Eunuch Lu glanced at her and waved his hand to let Steward Leng go out first.

Manager Leng glared at Hua Changxi, then left, waving his handkerchief.

As soon as she left, Eunuch Lu looked at Hua Changxi and said, "You can talk now."

Hua Changxi: "I'm helping Eunuch Yu make medicine."

Eunuch Lu's eyes flickered, but he didn't react much.

Hua Changxi added: "I'll give you 50% of the profits, and I can save enough money to buy a house in the outer city in three months."

Hearing this, Eunuch Lu finally lost his composure and asked, "How much silver have you saved?"

Hua Changxi made a "one" gesture.

Eunuch Lu was breathing rapidly. He knew the housing prices in Beijing. He saved 10,000 taels in three months.
He knew that without sufficient benefits, why would Yu Zhou Quan treat a female servant differently?

Hua Changxi didn't want to passively wait for Eunuch Lu to make arrangements, so he took the initiative to say, "Eunuch, if you can provide medicinal materials, we can also cooperate."

Eunuch Lu did not agree immediately, but looked at Hua Changxi with scrutiny: "You are quite courageous. Is this why you entered the Miscellaneous Services Hall?"

Outside, it is not easy to train a pharmacist. In addition to having a master, there must be enough medicinal materials for him to practice, and these are not something that ordinary people can afford.

As for the Medical Department, even if you join the Menial Services Hall, you can get access to enough medicinal materials. If you are a little smart, you can even get free medicinal materials to practice with.

Hua Changxi did not deny it, but just said: "Eunuch, the Medical Bureau is a holy place that all doctors yearn for, and I am no exception."

Eunuch Lu was silent for a while: "Twenty percent."

Hua Changxi pretended not to understand: "What?"

Eunuch Lu: "We can provide you with medicinal materials, but you can only take 20% of the profit."

Hua Changxi frowned: "Eunuch Yu gave me 50% of the profits."

Eunuch Lu sneered, "Alright, stop playing tricks in front of us. I know Yu Zhouquan better than you do. With his stingy personality, there's no way he would give you 50% of the profit."

Hua Changxi was not panicked: "That's because my father-in-law hasn't seen the elixir I made." As he said that, he handed over the Tongmai Pill that he had prepared in advance.

"The medicinal effects of the pills I refine are better than those on the market, and they require fewer medicinal materials."

Eunuch Lu was a fourth-rank warrior. He took the Tongmai Pill, looked at it, and after making sure that there was no problem, he swallowed the pill directly. Then, his expression changed.

"30%. I can only give you 30% profit at most."

Hua Changxi was somewhat reluctant: "Forty percent, no less. Eunuch, you won't find an alchemist like me outside."

Eunuch Lu also felt that 40% of the profits from Hua Changxi was too much and was reluctant to agree. However, the pills refined by Hua Changxi were indeed better than those on the market. No, it should be said that they were better than those made by the pharmacists in the Medical Bureau.

He had been stuck at the fourth level for many years, and no matter how many Tongmai Pills he took before, he could not break through to the fifth level. But after taking the Tongmai Pills given to him by Hua Changxi just now, he felt signs of a breakthrough.

"Okay, 40%."

He will first strive to reach the fifth level, and when he becomes a fifth level warrior, he will go find Yu Zhouquan.

He didn't believe that Yu Zhouquan was willing to share the profits with Hua Changxi. When the time came, the two of them would join forces to suppress Hua Changxi. It would be best if they could make her help them refine the medicine obediently, and they would only need to give her a little monthly salary.

(End of this chapter)