Chapter 100 Giving Away Money
"Otherwise what?"
Tao Tao spoke calmly, without the slightest anger or regret.
It's as if he's an insignificant person.
But indeed, it is incredibly foolish to blindly attempt to save people without fully understanding one's own capabilities.
"Help! Help me! I don't want to go!"
The woman's shrill screams rang in my ears; her pitiful appearance was truly heartbreaking.
Seeing that she was about to be dragged away, Tu Miaoling hesitated for a long time before finally saying, "Wait!"
Instantly, everyone's eyes turned to her, some with anger, some with curiosity, and some with a look of elation as if she had found a lifeline.
Just as Tu Miaoling was about to back down, seeing those eyes that regarded her as a lifeline, she was immediately filled with courage and fearlessness again.
The middle-aged man glared angrily and said in a fierce tone, "What are you trying to do?! I paid for this, you'll have to wait until I'm done before it's your turn!"
"Now, you little brat, get out of my way!"
Chunniang also stepped in to smooth things over, laughing and saying, "Young master, this little hussy is disobedient. Let me introduce you to another obedient and considerate girl."
"How much? I'll buy it."
Tu Miaoling ignored their advice and stubbornly insisted on redeeming her from her servitude.
The middle-aged man burst into laughter, his eyes filled with mockery. He said disdainfully, "You used a whole gold bar of mine, and you look so poor! If you don't, don't try to put on a show!"
Judging from the materials of her clothes and the fact that she doesn't wear any accessories, she must have saved up for two or three years to be able to come here and be a young master for a short time.
Tu Miaoling looked at him in shock; she truly hadn't expected it to be a gold bar.
A murmur and whispers arose from those present.
A gold bar—that's quite a generous gesture.
The woman's beauty was not exactly breathtaking or stunning, so why was she worth a gold bar? Everyone was puzzled.
Someone recognized the woman as the daughter of an official. Official daughters are usually aloof and proud, untouched by worldly affairs. Now that such a woman has fallen from grace, how many people would want to experience what it's like to be in such a situation?
Some time ago, the salt transport commissioner of Suizhou was beheaded for accepting bribes and selling smuggled salt, and his entire family, including men, women, children, and servants, were all taken to the market to be sold.
The purpose was to cover the losses incurred by the salt commissioner who stole national silver. What use is a dead person? It's better to sell them directly and at least get some money.
That's why they were taken to the market to be sold.
This woman was Ding Yunxiang, the daughter of the Salt Commissioner. Unexpectedly, after changing hands several times, she was sold to the Imperial Capital's Spring Candle Pavilion.
Thinking about it this way, everyone can understand, and some even regret not knowing the news sooner.
Tu Miaoling remained silent, her hands clenched tightly, clearly knowing that this was a burden she could not bear.
The gazes around her felt like sharp blades piercing her body; at this moment, the shame of being humiliated was nothing compared to the guilt of being unable to save someone.
The laughter, one jeer after another, left her speechless and embarrassed.
Ding Yunxiang looked at her, her eyes, which had gone from initial anticipation to surprise and then to final despair, were now dry and lifeless.
Tao Tao watched all of this unfold from the sidelines, glancing at Tu Miaoling, who looked distressed.
He took a deep breath in despair and finally stepped forward, saying, "I'll pay double the price to redeem her, is that alright?"
Everyone's expression changed again, and the shock in their eyes was palpable.
Tu Miaoling turned to look at her, her face full of disbelief.
Chunniang stood there stunned, as if she had misheard.
The middle-aged man's face showed a mixture of surprise and anger, with the resentment of someone stealing something from him. But after only two seconds, he immediately let out a sarcastic laugh.
"You?! Do you really have that much money?! Or are you just talking?"
She had money, but before she could even enjoy it for a few days, this happened.
She's even thinking of buying a big house and moving to a better place to live.
"Young master! Is what this young master said true?!"
Chunniang realized what was happening and rushed to her side, eagerly seeking confirmation. Every expression on her face revealed her desire for money.
She truly hadn't expected this daughter of an official to be so valuable; it seemed she had made the right choice in buying her.
"It's true, but I didn't bring that much money with me when I went out. This is the deposit."
Tao Tao pulled off the purse from her waist and took out all the silver inside to give to her.
“I need to go home to get money, I mean it. Of course, you can send someone to go back with me.”
At this moment, Tu Miaoling had second thoughts. As a businesswoman, she knew very well how hard-won this money was.
To earn that much money, she would have to slaughter pigs for generations, or even starve herself, to save up enough.
Isn't it too much to pay for a woman we don't even know?
Moreover, Tao Tao is working in the extremely difficult profession of funeral services. Dealing with the dead every day, making money is especially hard.
At this moment, the impulsive passion had been cooled by the money, and he began to soberly consider the consequences.
She reached out and tugged at Tao Tao's sleeve, whispering, "Tao'er, maybe...maybe we should just forget about it..."
"It's my fault, I was too impulsive, it was really too expensive, so much money..."
Tao Tao was stunned for a moment, her gaze sweeping over the woman's face, taking in her expression.
"It's alright, it's just that we're back to being penniless, but I can handle it."
"If it's a life at stake, then I'll save it. I don't like taking back what I've said."
These words made Tu Miaoling feel even more guilty and ashamed, filled with self-reproach, and happy and fortunate to have made such a good friend.
Seeing her so confident and certain, the middle-aged man hesitated and struggled. Taking out a gold bar was already the limit he could spend on a brothel woman.
It wasn't worth it to begin with, so any more would be even less worthwhile.
After thinking it over, he sneered, "What's so special about this little bitch? I can have as many of these kinds of trash as I want."
"Chunniang, return the gold bars to me right now."
Upon hearing this, Chunniang smiled charmingly and said coquettishly, "Master, the girls in this brothel are all beautiful and charming. Are you worried that you won't find anyone else? I will immediately prepare more for you to choose from."
Clearly, she didn't want to let go of this generous sucker in front of her.
Before Chunniang could even ask for a change, a girl automatically came up to her.
"Sir, what do you think of me?"
After dismissing the middle-aged man, Chunniang turned around and came back.
"Young master, are you going back to the manor to get the money now? Otherwise, this little beauty can't wait that long."
Chunniang used her fingertips to lift Ding Yunxiang's chin, which was being held down by the servant.
“Of course, we can leave now, but she has to come with me.”
Tao Tao pointed at Ding Yunxiang, clearly not trusting them. What if someone else came after she left?
Then her efforts were wasted.
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