Chapter 158: Surrender
Bai Shuang entered the city and ran towards the marquis' mansion with all her strength.
She had long lost the charm she had when she first entered the Marquis' Mansion.
His face looked exhausted, and in just a few months, his hair turned white.
He was holding a small package in his hands, and his clothes were so dirty that his original color could not be seen.
"I want to see the princess. I am Bai Shuang."
She knelt directly at the corner door.
Behind him was Qu Rui, who was also in a very miserable state.
The doorman took great effort to see the two of them clearly, and hurried to report to Qu Ling.
Bai Shuang knelt on the ground, looking up at the tall walls of the Marquis' Mansion, feeling as if she were in another world.
She left with great joy.
He had dreamed of returning to Changxing to live a rich and prosperous life, but now he has returned in a miserable state like a stray dog.
Suddenly it started to rain, and the doorman said, "Kneel down under the eaves and wait."
Bai Shuang shook her head.
The rain was just right.
I hope to wash away her past and give her a chance to start over.
"The princess lets you in." Tingqin came over holding an umbrella.
In the rain, Bai Shuang smiled happily and kowtowed deeply as if relieved of a heavy burden. "Thank you, Princess."
Tingqin's eyes fell on Qu Rui, who was huddled in a ball. "Take him to the servants' room."
Qu Rui looked at Bai Shuang blankly, wondering why he was asked to go to the servants' room.
"Hurry up and thank the princess!" Bai Shuang winked at him.
I am already grateful to be able to enter the Marquis' Mansion.
Being a servant is better than staying in Changxing.
Qu Rui followed the servant away.
Baishuang followed Tingqin through the familiar corridor.
Raindrops dripped down her hair, and she tangled her hands together, feeling a little uneasy.
How will the princess treat her?
When I arrived at Nuanshanju, I changed into dry clothes first.
The maid brought her some servants' clothes and said, "My lady, there is nothing suitable for you in the mansion. The Marquis's wife and the Second Madam have both passed away. It's unlucky."
Bai Shuang's expression suddenly changed. She stood up so suddenly that she even knocked over the stool. "What did you say? The Second Madam is dead?"
"Yes, the news just came today."
"How did he die?" Bai Shuang was horrified.
The old woman frowned unconsciously, "It's a long story, and it can't be explained in a few words. Madam, please don't ask."
Bai Shuang's face turned pale.
She looked at the clothes in the woman's hands and forced a smile, "Thank you, this dress will do."
"Then please change quickly, madam, and don't keep the princess waiting."
After the old woman left, Bai Shuang covered her chest in despair.
He is dead.
She actually died.
Bai Shuang did not feel the slightest bit of joy, only felt chilled to the bone.
At Nuanshanju, Qu Ling heard footsteps without even looking up, "Is life in Changxing difficult?"
Bai Shuang knelt on the ground, resting her forehead on the cold ground, "Princess, please leave me here."
She called herself a slave, and the meaning was clear.
Qu Ling then raised his eyes and said, "You took away half of Second Uncle's fortune. Isn't it enough?"
Bai Shuang lowered his head, a surge of hatred surging into his heart.
"My family can't bear to see me have an easy life." She choked and couldn't continue.
She returned to Changxing, thinking that life would be the same as before, or even more leisurely and comfortable.
Unexpectedly, just over a month later, the Bai family asked her indirectly about her future plans.
Bai Shuang had no plans.
She just wanted to settle down in Changxing.
The Bai family was unhappy.
They are used to living a life of luxury and tyranny.
When I learned that Qu Yu had died, I knew that I had lost my strong backing.
After a plan, they cruelly forced Bai Shuang to become the county magistrate's concubine.
It turned out that the county magistrate was Qu Yu's subordinate and had been coveting Bai Shuang for a long time.
Bai Shuang was very perceptive and sensed something was wrong. She wanted to leave, but unexpectedly she was locked up.
She only took two of her confidants back to Changxing, and left the rest in the capital with her two children.
Bai Shuang's eyes were red as she talked about her experience.
"There's nothing I can do. I can only take out some of the silver to buy time and then find a way to escape."
She was upset. "Those guards were slowly being bribed by me. They were about to escape, but Arui suddenly returned to Changxing."
The appearance of Qu Rui became the best bargaining chip for the Bai family.
They detained Qu Rui and threatened Bai Shuang that if he did not obey, they would sell his son to work as a laborer in the mine.
Bai Shuang spent almost all of her money and finally escaped after going through untold hardships.
He was chased by the Bai family all the way and almost died several times.
"I finally see through it," Bai Shuang said self-deprecatingly, her eyes filled with sorrow. "A concubine will always be like a rootless duckweed."
She thought that without Qu Yu, her life would start anew. In fact, everything she got from Qu Yu would be lost without him.
"Your daughter is getting married," Qu Ling said straight to the point, "You can go with her to the Wang family as a nanny."
Bai Shuang could hardly believe her ears and was overjoyed. "Thank you, Princess."
"Don't be too happy too soon," Qu Ling smiled, "I have something for you to do."
Bai Shuang was eager for her orders.
If there is still value in using it, then there is a chance to start over.
"I am willing to sign a contract to sell myself." She surrendered immediately.
Qu Ling knew that she was a person who was very aware of the current situation.
It's easy to talk to such people.
"Listen to the zither, practice, and write the indenture." Qu Ling smoothed her hair and smiled sweetly, "Not only hers, but also her two children's."
Bai Shuang was secretly shocked, but her face remained expressionless.
Qu Ling raised his eyebrows nonchalantly, "Don't want to?"
"No," Bai Shuang replied quickly, "I'm willing."
She asked tentatively, "The two children's indentures..."
"Of course you give it to them to sign." Qu Ling seemed to see through Bai Shuang's thoughts at a glance.
As he spoke, Tingqin had already written three indentures and brought them to Baishuang.
Bai Shuang pressed his handprint neatly.
Qu Ling kept the indenture contract.
He continued, "I will send Qu Rui to the gambling house in the south of the city to work. If you obey, you and your son will be reunited after the job is done."
"yes."
"Madam Ji of the Wang family, Wang Zhongshan, and Wang Yan, they must die."
Bai Shuang's pupils shrank slightly, and her nails dug into her flesh.
Even though she knew that the princess was cruel, it was still horrifying to see her killing an entire family so casually.
"As for Miss Wang, you don't have to worry about her, and it's best not to confront her," Qu Ling warned. "Your little cleverness won't be enough in front of her."
Bai Shuang said hurriedly, "Thank you for the reminder, Princess."
"I'm a man of my word. I've done everything I promised you before. If you can succeed this time, I'll grant you a wish."
Qu Ling's black and white eyes radiated a chill, "If you dare to betray me, you will not be able to escape no matter where you go."
"I dare not."
Bai Shuang knew Qu Ling's methods too well.
The death of He, the death of Qu Han, and the downfall of the second branch.
They are all her masterpieces.
She looks harmless, but in fact she is more cruel and ruthless than anyone else.
"Go ahead," Qu Ling waved his hand and had Bai Shuang taken away. "You will personally take care of all matters related to Qu Lianting's wedding."
And she also has to prepare for her own wedding.
The emperor granted the marriage on May 25th.
I don’t know what happened to the old hag in the Marquis Jingwei’s mansion.
Qu Ling had a smile on her face, and she couldn't wait to deal with the person.
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