Chapter 578 Surrender

After Old Madam Lin went to sleep, Xiao He pondered repeatedly. In fact, relying on Lin Yuesha was a risky move. If she made the right move, she could get away safely and perhaps even leave the Lin family and find an honest and simple man to marry.

But if she makes the wrong choice and the young lady proves unreliable, she will surely fall into an abyss of despair.

However, instead of seeking refuge with Lin Yuesha, Xiaohe weighed the pros and cons and decided to surrender herself. Lin Shusheng had already set his sights on her, and if Qin Shi was still alive and pushed her to the front, she would become cannon fodder for Qin Shi's revenge.

Even if Qin Shi dies, the compensation will not fall on her head, especially after learning that Lin Shusheng has a mistress and two sons.

Xiaohe pondered, even if she became a concubine, why should she be able to live a peaceful life? She had no children of her own, but luckily she gave birth to a son, while Lin Shusheng already had three sons.

The so-called "backbone" Old Madam Lin did have some affection for her, but compared to the rest of the Lin family, the old lady was not a long-term protector.

"Young Miss, please save me."

Thinking of this, Xiaohe became even more determined. She knelt down in front of Lin Yuesha with a thud, "I only ask that you grant me one request, I am willing to be your person."

"Tell me your small requirements first."

Lin Yuesha wasn't in a hurry to get Xiaohe up. Instead, she stuffed a piece of chicken leg into her mouth and calmly asked...

"Leaving the Lin family and gaining my freedom, that's all I ask for."

Xiaohe assessed her own worth. Although she and the old lady came from the south, she couldn't gain their complete trust, and her current position was quite awkward.

When Grandma Lin and Lin Shusheng had private conversations, they would repeatedly confirm that she was not present. Once they learned that she was an insider, Xiaohe was certain that she would be the first to be silenced.

"Okay, I can agree to that."

Lin Yuesha pulled Xiaohe up and told her to sit down and calm down before speaking.

"Women don't only have the option of sleeping with someone. Being a concubine and being confined to the inner quarters is not as good as going out and making your own way in the world. No one can take away the money you earn yourself."

Xiaohe is a smart person with great potential, but because of her family background, she doesn't understand some things. She followed Old Madam Lin to the capital, determined to become someone superior to others.

“Young Miss, you are right, but I don’t know if I will have this opportunity.”

If she had stayed in Linjia Village, Xiaohe would have been sold into slavery, ending up in the same miserable state as her mother. She would have been taken in by an elderly, ill-tempered, and disabled widower, where she would have been abused and died a tragic death.

However, at the crucial moment, Old Mrs. Lin bought her and brought her to the capital with good food and drink. Xiao He was not an ungrateful person. She remembered Old Mrs. Lin's kindness in her heart, but she did not want to lose her life in vain.

“You’re not an ingrate; you have your reasons for coming to me.”

Lin Yuesha used a wire to light the wick, then patted Xiaohe's hand. Seeing that the burn on her hand was still red, she said to Baicha, "Sister Yan gave me some ointment for burns last time. Could you scoop some out for Xiaohe to take home and use?"

The ointment is cooling, and it should be almost healed after three days of application.

"Young Miss, thank you for thinking of me."

Since she had her own thoughts, Xiaohe wasn't one to beat around the bush, and she said directly, "When you saw me under the window, I was eavesdropping."

Xiaohe heard every word that Mr. Lin and Mrs. Lin said.

"You mean the Qin family conspired with my father..."

Lin Yuesha guessed that the matter was of great importance, but she did not expect that the two of them would be so bold as to go all the way and directly create a major case.

The eight women died tragically, all with their hearts ripped out. Even though several years have passed, the people of the capital still shudder at the memory.

"Miss, Madam Qin is using this matter to threaten Master. The implication from Master and Madam is that they want..."

After Xiaohe finished speaking, she made a throat-slitting gesture. Because there was another insider, the butcher's wife, Lin Shusheng was unsure whether Qin Shi was telling the truth, so he went to investigate.

Once things are cleared up, the Qin family will likely embark on a path of no return very soon.

Xiao He clicked her tongue in amazement. No matter how ruthless a woman is, she still cares about the bond between husband and wife. But men are different. After years of marriage and having children, Lin Shusheng can still bring himself to kill her.

"If I hadn't been eavesdropping, that would be fine, but if Master and Madam found out..."

Xiao He was trembling with fear and restlessness. Although she was somewhat clever, she was not good at hiding her intelligence. If Lin Yuesha hadn't reminded her today, her expression would have given her away.

"Alright, you stay calm for now."

Before the threat of the butcher's wife is resolved, Lin Shusheng has to keep Qin Shi around. If he's not mistaken, their marital relationship is currently at its peak, and her scumbag father is quite the schemer.

"Little Lotus, since I promised you, I will find a way to get you."

Lin Yuesha lowered her eyes. The fat meat that her scumbag father had his eye on was hard to get rid of. If he gave it to her, it would mean that her scumbag father had given up the idea of ​​making Xiaohe a concubine.

We should strike while the iron is hot and rely on Qin's help. If that doesn't work, we can only wait for the right opportunity, but I'm afraid Old Madam Lin won't release them.

After everyone left, Bai Cha clicked her tongue repeatedly. When she first heard about the case of the woman in red having her heart ripped out, she couldn't sleep well for several days and even had nightmares. She never expected there to be such a secret involved.

Those women who died unjustly have yet to be exonerated.

"Bai Cha, Xiao He actually revealed this secret. She has no way out. Keep a close eye on things lately. If anything happens to the old lady, we'll know as soon as possible."

Lin Yuesha gave Bai Cha her instructions. She lay down on the bed, feeling restless. To her, the Lin residence was not a home, but a cage.

She stayed in the inner quarters every day, unable to go out. She missed her parents and elder brother, Sister Baozhu, Hongtao, everyone in the mansion, and Madam Xu. She wanted to go home.

After another sleepless night, Lin Yuesha woke up the next day feeling listless.

"Granny Fang, come with me to pay our respects to the old lady."

Bai Cha made an appointment with Hou Fen to go out. Lin Yue Sha led Fang Mama straight to the main courtyard, and by sheer coincidence, they ran into Qin Shi and Lin Yue'e who came to pay their respects.

"Mother, here is a set of jewelry with the motif of wealth and flowers, which is most suitable for your age. Wearing it will surely make you look elegant and noble."

Qin Shi had specially put on makeup and was wearing a pink dress. Her face was full of joy, showing that she had been extremely satisfied with being served by Lin Shusheng last night. She held the box up with both hands and presented it, saying with a smile, "It was my fault yesterday. I said some nonsense. Mother, please forgive my rudeness."

"Qin, you're so thoughtful."

Grandma Lin gestured for Xiaohe to take the box and open it. Seeing the quality of the gold jewelry inside, Grandma Lin smiled and said, "How could I blame you? You are a daughter of an official family, not a country bumpkin. It is my son's good fortune that you can marry me."

Regardless of how much they secretly wished for the other's early death, neither of them showed it on their faces. They interacted back and forth, getting along quite well.