Chapter 99 Divergence
In particular, she learned that Qi Rongzong frequently mingled with a prostitute at the Chunzhu Tower, and that this prostitute was pregnant.
Duan Jianan felt utterly humiliated. She, a member of a noble family, had been reduced to sharing a husband with a prostitute.
It was simply unbearable for her. Every time she thought about her husband going out to mingle with prostitutes, the hatred and humiliation clung to her like maggots, causing her unbearable pain.
In addition, there's that bastard child. She, the legal wife, hasn't even conceived yet, while that prostitute outside, who isn't even a concubine, is about to give birth to the Marquis's eldest grandson.
Not only that, Qi Rongzong also wanted to bring the mother and son to his mansion. After breaking ties with her husband, she went directly to the Marquis of Zhongyong and asked her father-in-law to make a decision.
When Marquis Zhongyong learned of this, he was furious, not only because of the reputation of his manor, but also because he was concerned that the Duan family would use this as an excuse to hold him accountable.
Therefore, with his tacit approval, Duan Jianan personally instructed that money and power be used to help suppress Chunzhulou.
Chunniang wasn't stupid. In front of the young marquis's wife and a lowly prostitute, even if the prostitute was a money tree, she had now become a man-eating flower.
They absolutely cannot be kept.
So she was fed a large amount of safflower to force her seven-month-old fetus to abort, resulting in a stillborn baby. The prostitute also died from massive bleeding as a result.
When Qi Rongzong learned of this, he simply looked regretful and didn't even offer her a coffin.
After Duan Jianan showed weakness, the two reconciled and agreed never to come to the Chunzhu Tower again.
When the girls in the building saw that she had ended up like this because of a man's promise, and witnessed her tragic death, everyone fell silent.
And thus, Chunniang's purpose of making them take this as a warning was achieved.
Most men in this world are heartless and ungrateful; don't risk your life for a fleeting so-called love.
Especially women like them, shouldn't always be indulging in wishful thinking.
Tu Miaoling slammed her hand on the table with a loud "bang," her face turning red with anger.
"This is outrageous! Can the lives of courtesans be treated so cheaply?"
"What a heartless, ungrateful, and treacherous man! Even tigers don't eat their cubs, yet he allowed his own wife to harm them!"
Hearing the young master before them utter such words, Zhu'er and Ye'er were momentarily incredulous.
For some reason, a wave of sadness welled up in my heart.
It turns out that not everyone thought they were as lowly as mud; in the eyes of others, they still had a shred of human dignity.
That's enough.
Tao Tao chose to remain silent, and whether from the perspective of a courtesan or from the perspective of the young marquis's wife, she was not wrong.
Qi Rongzong was wrong, but if we look at it from Qi Rongzong's own perspective, he would certainly feel that he was not wrong.
He would live a life of wealth and honor, with no worries about food or clothing, and in a few years, he would become a marquis.
His status is unparalleled; he's just a prostitute. Even if she's a child, he can have as many as he wants in the future.
Why would he offend his wife, and even the Duan family, for the sake of this mother and son?
The child was innocent; he shouldn't have been born at all, otherwise he would have suffered so much pain and scorn. So it's better that he died.
She asked, "Where is that woman buried?"
Ye'er wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and choked out, "Some time ago, I heard that the mass graves were requisitioned by the imperial court to bury the soldiers who died in battle."
"They just wrapped it in a straw mat and threw it in the mortuary."
Did she name her child before she died?
Zhu'er thought for a moment and said, "It seems to be called Qi Xin."
"Which character is it? 'New' in 'newborn'?"
The two looked bewildered and hesitated, saying, "Probably, but we don't know."
"What about the child?"
Tu Miaoling turned to look at her in confusion, thinking, "Isn't the child with her? Why are you asking this?"
"child?"
The two men looked at each other and said, "They should have been sent to the mortuary along with the body."
"I've finished asking my questions, you can leave now."
Upon hearing this, Zhu'er and Ye'er were even more puzzled and confused.
Why do they come to Chunzhu Tower not for pleasure, but to spend so much money to listen to stories?
Ye'er asked curiously, "But young master, why are you asking this?"
Tao Tao smiled faintly: "Just asking."
Tu Miaoling watched the two leave, a hint of longing and regret on her face: "We just... just let them go like that?"
At least let them sing a song or dance or something.
Otherwise, all the money would have been spent.
Tao Tao turned her head and looked at her with a smile: "Otherwise what? Warm your bed?"
Tu Miaoling hugged her tightly, smiling as she leaned closer to her: "Warm my bed, okay?"
Tao Tao pushed her head away with one finger: "You might dream about it."
The two stayed there for a while longer, and after finishing their tea and snacks, they got up to leave.
Suddenly, the door was slammed open from the outside, accompanied by a commotion and a flurry of footsteps.
"Let me go! Get out! I won't go... Let me go... Ahh..."
Tao Tao and Tu Miaoling looked up at the same time and saw a disheveled young woman being dragged by the servants in the building. Her hair was messy, her eyes were filled with tears, her cheeks were red, and two handprints were clearly imprinted on her face.
It looks shocking.
"You little whore, you actually resisted?! If it weren't for the fact that you're a virgin, would I have spared you any pity and played around with you?"
"You're really asking for it! What kind of virtuous woman do you think you are? You're nothing but trash, ending up in the Chunzhu Tower!"
The middle-aged man standing at the door had a ferocious expression, his chest heaving with anger, and he cursed loudly at the woman struggling on the ground.
Upon hearing this, Chunniang hurriedly ran upstairs and stood beside him to comfort him, saying in a coaxing tone:
"Don't be angry, don't be angry. She's just a novice and doesn't know any better. She offended you. I'll immediately bring her to your room and personally apologize to you. I promise you can do whatever you want."
The woman screamed and struggled, crying bitterly, her eyes filled with fear and terror.
Yet, he still couldn't escape the oppression of so many people, and was dragged away bit by bit in full view of everyone.
Tu Miaoling couldn't stand it anymore. She glared at Tao Tao, who was about to rush forward, but Tao Tao grabbed her arm.
She turned to look at her, both angry and puzzled: "Tao'er! What are you doing?!"
"That woman was clearly forced."
Tao Tao said calmly, "Miaoling, everyone has their own destiny. This is a matter for Chunzhu Tower, what business is it of yours?"
"But..." she said indignantly, unable to bear seeing such a thing.
"There are many injustices in the world, you have to consider whether you have the ability to do so."
This is on someone else's turf, and they're not martial arts masters; they can't possibly handle so many people's sticks.
"Are we just going to stand by and watch this happen?"
She couldn't understand Tao Tao's actions.
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