After entering the book, he stole the heroine's charming attributes

Shen Li stood up from the stool and stretched his arms: "Do you mean to reject the marriage proposal from the prefect's wife today?"

"Well, you really don't like Ruan Heng at all?"

"I don't like it."

"Then who do you like?"

Shen Li paused, then turned to look at Guan Wenyi who had already stood up. He was also looking at her at this moment: "No one."

Guan Wenyi did not let Shen Li go, and continued to ask: "It seems that there is really someone you like."

Shen Li lowered his eyes: "Why are you asking this?"

"Is it Qin Yu?"

Shen Li was silent.

Guan Wenyi smiled bitterly: "As expected."

"Are you okay?" Looking at his miserable expression, Shen Li probably guessed what he was thinking, but she could only disappoint him and play dumb.

Guan Wenyi calmed down his emotions and said, "If you need me, I will always be here."

Shen Li looked at him leaving and whispered, "I'm sorry."

Guan Wenyi paused for a moment, then continued walking towards his house.

The next day, Shen Han and Guan Wenyi left Xiezhou Prefecture and rushed to Kyoto without stopping.

Soon, the day agreed upon by Shen Li and Lan Xueyan arrived, and she took Li Erya to the prefect's mansion again.

"Girl, is this really as magical as you said?" Lan Xueyan asked.

"Ma'am, you will know soon."

Li Erya had already made all the preparations. She took out the essential oil she was going to use and then washed her hands.

Shen Li saw that she seemed a little nervous, so he whispered to her: "Sister Erya, just do it like you usually do when you massage Daya, don't be nervous."

Li Erya nodded.

"Girl, you really need to take off your clothes."

"Madam, how can you press it if you don't take off your clothes? I'll wait for you outside." Shen Li knew that she was still a little reluctant to let go.

"That's fine."

"Don't be nervous. You will feel comfortable after the massage. If you feel pain from too much force, you can ask Sister Erya to be gentler."

"understood."

Shen Li left the house, went to the hall next door, and sat down to wait for them.

This time, she didn't notice any resentment from Lan Xueyan at all. Could it be that she really didn't mind being rejected last time?

Then could she tell me what she was asked to do for help?

About half an hour later, Lan Xueyan and Li Erya came out.

"Girl, you are right. This massage is really comfortable. My shoulders were always sore before, but it is much better after the massage. Also, my skin feels much softer. When I was getting the massage, I felt like sleeping."

"As long as you find it useful, next time you feel tired and want to relax, just come to my shop and call me."

"Okay, this girl's grip is really strong. Although it hurts a bit, it feels good."

"Her name is Li Shuang. If you are satisfied with her techniques, you can always ask her to give you massage in the future. She has studied acupoint massage for a long time." In front of outsiders, Shen Li always introduced Li Erya by her new name.

Then she organized her words: "Madam, I have something I want to ask you for help with."

"Oh?" Lan Xueyan took a sip of tea and smiled: "What's the matter?"

"My second brother is a craftsman. Do you think the construction department under the prefectural government is short of people? Can we arrange for him to be assigned there? You can rest assured about his skills. I guarantee they will be excellent." Shen Li knew that if they were in Kyoto, construction and the like would be under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Works.

And in the provincial capital, the prefect should have the final say, right?

"Well, I'll ask you when the time comes to see if the Director of Works is short of people."

Even if there is no shortage of a craftsman, it should not be difficult to arrange him in with the power of the prefect. Shen Li felt that Lan Xueyan said this because she was still bothered by her refusal and wanted to vent her anger by making things difficult for her, or did she want some benefits?

"Ma'am, I'll leave it to you. If you need anything, just let me know."

Lan Xueyan blinked her eyes and said, "No, wait for my news."

"Okay, let's take our leave now."

After Shen Li and Li Erya left, Ruan Heng walked in.

"Mom, I heard everything. It's just a craftsman. One more or one less won't make much difference. Do you still need to ask Dad? Are you trying to embarrass Shen Li?"

"I am the governor of a state. How can I bury her when I propose marriage to her, who comes from a peasant family? If you refuse, where will your father and mother put their faces?"

Ruan Heng said unhappily, "Mom, she is just that kind of person. If she is happy, she is happy. It has nothing to do with her background. She doesn't care about this. Will you help me or not? If not, I will go find Dad myself."

"Oh! You're getting excited. Okay, I don't really want to embarrass her. This girl is pretty good. I'll talk to your dad. Just stay out of it."

"Oh."

……

Shen Li thought about it carefully. Ruan Mingde was a good official. Although Lan Xueyan seemed to be scheming, she was probably not a bad person. She probably just wanted to vent her anger.

So she'd better wait and see.

"Ali, what are you thinking about?" Li Erya asked.

"Nothing, Sister Erya, how many people have you recruited now?"

"That's enough for ten."

"So fast?" Shen Li thought that since she had made a request, it might be harder to find someone.

"There aren't many places where women can work, and you have a very good reputation now. They all know that you pay well, so naturally many people are willing to come."

Shen Li thought about it. Meng Huaying told her that he had three suitable candidates, so if these ten were added, the number would be about the same.

"Sister Erya, do you know where the new store is?"

"Yes, it's not far from the store."

"Well, you can go to the new shop later and simply set up a place to teach them how to identify acupuncture points and massage."

"Okay, I'll go and clean up a place for myself when I get back."

"Sister Erya, you must teach them all. If there is someone who is really not suitable, then there is no need. Compensate her with a few taels of silver and let her leave." Shen Li felt that this was also a skill, and some people might not be good at it, so there was no need to force it.

In the future, they might give massages to some noble ladies or wives of officials, and if they don't do it well, it would cause trouble.

"Understood. I will tell them in advance. Those who are not suitable will have to leave."

After finishing the business, Shen Li relaxed: "Sister Erya, I will ask my second brother to decorate the new shop. When the time comes, you must seize the opportunity."

Li Erya said uncomfortably: "You really are..."

"What's there to be embarrassed about? If you like her, just chase her."

"But... I am a woman after all, so it's not a good idea."

"There's no difference between men and women in love. If you're really embarrassed, I'll go talk to my second brother." Shen Li didn't want to interfere too much in their love affairs, and she didn't ask him privately about the fact that Li Erya liked Shen Liang.

For matters like this, it would be better for Li Erya, the person involved, to talk to her second brother herself.

"No, I'll just watch it myself."

Shen Li was just talking. The most she could do was to create opportunities for the two of them to get along with each other. As for the rest, it was better to let nature take its course.