Chapter 60: Cannot Sign a Contract to Sell Yourself
"Lust can blind your mind." Wen Yan poked her forehead in frustration, "Luckily you're a woman. If you were a man, with your skills, you would definitely be able to command a large army. By then, the enemy could just send a few beauties to make you lose all your strength and throw away your weapons."
Then, he told the story of Aunt Mei.
Aunt Mei's original name was Jing Mingmei.
Descended from the Jing clan in Shu.
To outsiders, the Jing family was just a slightly larger silk reeling and brocade weaving merchant.
Although the silk they produced was good, the patterns they wove were mediocre. The Jing family had never been outstanding, so naturally they had never caught the eyes of those nobles.
But in fact, Jing's silk was sold far and wide to various countries in the Western Regions.
Every year, large sums of gold, silver, jade and precious stones are brought back to the family.
Pepper, which is worth a fortune in the capital, is a common item in the Jing family that even servants can use.
Others may think the Jing family is ordinary, but it is not an exaggeration to say that they are rich enough to rival a country.
Jing Mingmei was born into the main family of the Jing family. It is no exaggeration to say that she was born with a silver spoon in her mouth.
In addition, she has a lively and lovely personality and is naturally charming, so she was almost raised in the palm of her family's hand.
Jing Mingmei grew up carefree until she was fifteen years old. Seeing that the matchmaker was about to knock on the door, the Jing family was also preparing to choose a husband for her.
Jing Mingmei wanted to see the outside world before getting married, so she came to the capital with her cousin.
He got acquainted with the Fifth Master Huo, who was not yet the Marquis of Jinping at that time.
At first, Mr. Huo Wu was only attracted by her beauty, but as they got along, he found that the gifts she gave to beggars were of great value.
He secretly sent someone to find out her background and became interested in her.
Jing Mingmei soon fell into the trap of love. Knowing that he was not living well at home, and with the promise of "marrying her", she persuaded her father and brother to help him financially.
The fifth son Huo successfully became the crown prince.
But to seize power, money alone is far from enough; power and connections are also indispensable.
Jia, who came from a powerful family, also fell in love with the same person.
In the end, Jia, who came from a powerful family, became the main wife in the Marquis's mansion, and Jing Mingmei only hoped to hear that she would become a concubine.
Jing Mingmei was naturally unwilling to do so, so she rode her horse to the capital alone to seek a result.
Master Huo Wu hugged her and cried uncontrollably: "If I had known that taking back the position I deserve would mean losing my beloved, I would rather not fight for it in the first place."
Jing Mingmei was sad, but she felt sorry for him even more.
After some hesitation, she agreed to enter the mansion as a concubine.
until……
She became pregnant before the legal wife.
Master Huo Wu said: A marquis's mansion cannot have illegitimate children.
She was forced to drink bowl after bowl of the drug that would cause her to lose her child.
She lost three children in succession before her legitimate son was born.
At the full moon banquet, even if she was rich, her style could not surpass that of her legitimate son.
until……
Her son could only serve as a study companion to the eldest son...
The money sent by the wife's family was not enough to cover the expenses of the Marquis's Mansion, and also had to be used to support the wife's family for squandering.
Her heart grew colder.
She was born in a merchant family.
I have been exposed to profiteering and scheming since childhood.
In the past, she thought she had met her true love and was willing to be a carefree canary.
Once awake, the shrewd calculations in his blood will awaken.
They were all the people who helped him seize the throne, so why should I only be a concubine?
Why should one's own son hide his talent and only be able to assist the legitimate son throughout his life?
Why!
She doesn't accept it!
Not only does she want to fight, she also wants to take back everything that belongs to her.
She wants to take the position of the wife of Marquis of Jinping, and her son wants to be the heir apparent of Marquis of Jinping.
Wen Yan finished speaking.
Meng Chifei sighed endlessly.
"I didn't expect that this Aunt Mei had such a rough experience."
"Aunt Mei is indeed resourceful. With her abilities, defeating the Marquis' wife would be as easy as crushing an ant. It's a pity... Marquis Jinping's favor towards her is just a way for him to keep his two Yue families in check. Jing Mingmei may seem to have her way in the Marquis' mansion, but in reality, she's isolated and helpless, struggling to make a living. She and I share the same goal, so she'll come to me for cooperation."
"I used to think that Marquis Jinping was a handsome, gentle and elegant man. I didn't expect that he was a gigolo who relied on women to get to the top." Meng Chifei clicked his tongue twice, his tone full of disdain.
"Don't think about these people. You haven't been in the capital for half a year, and there are a lot of new and interesting things in the capital. You can buy whatever you want today. It's my treat."
The two of them smiled and left Tianyi Cloth Shop.
at this time.
Miaobizhai.
Wen Ruyue walked into the private room on the second floor.
She looked at Rou'er lying on the couch and asked the maid guarding the door, "Are you awake?"
"Not yet. I'll pour water on her to wake her up now." The maid suggested quickly.
"No need." Wen Ruyue took out a piece of paper and handed it to the maid, "This is the indenture contract. Please put your fingerprint on it."
"Yes." The maid replied respectfully.
She came to the couch and wanted to pull Rouer's hand and press it on the paper.
But Rou'er's hands were tightly clasped in front of her chest.
No matter how hard the maidservants pulled, they couldn't drag him out.
After a few strokes, the maid was exhausted and sweating profusely.
She tried to pry Rouer's fingers apart, but still couldn't.
How could a sleeping person have such strength?
It can be seen that Rou'er had woken up a long time ago.
She didn't want to sign the indenture and kept pretending to be asleep.
Wen Ruyue sneered at this and said, "Silly Qingzhu, why are you wasting so much energy? Just find a dagger and cut her tendons, then she can press the handprint."
"That's right. Madam is really smart." Qingzhu patted her head, "I will go find a dagger now."
Qingzhu said this and was about to go out.
The unconscious Rou'er stood up and knelt on the couch: "Madam, please spare me. My daughter has woken up. There is no need to look for a knife."
Qingzhu threw the indenture contract to the ground and said, "Now that you're awake, sign it quickly!"
Rou'er looked at the indenture contract but did not move, acting as if she was aggrieved and pitiful.
Rou'er knew that her tearful look was the most heartbreaking. Perhaps if she cried, the prince's wife would soften her heart and not let her sign the indenture.
However, Wen Ruyue was not moved at all.
He just looked at her acting with pride.
When Rou'er saw this, she knew that Wen Ruyue was hard-hearted and her trick would be useless to her.
She gritted her teeth and kowtowed heavily: "Madam, I cannot sign a contract to sell myself."
"Bitch, how dare you tease the madam!" Zhu Qing slapped Rou'er in the face.
Rou'er's head was buzzing from the beating, but she ignored the pain and sobbed, "...My mother made me swear before she died that I would never be enslaved, even if I died of poverty and starvation. Otherwise, she would die with regret. Madam, even if I don't sign the indenture, I can still stay by your side and serve you, and be loyal to you." As she spoke, she raised three fingers and swore, "I swear here that if I, Jiang Rou'er, break this oath, I will die alone, and my mother will never be reborn."
As Rou'er spoke, tears welled up in her eyes, and she looked so pitiful.
Most people would have softened their hearts long ago.
But Wen Ruyue had dealt with Jiang Rouer in her previous life and knew what she was thinking about "selling herself to bury her mother".
After being reborn, she would not be as foolish as Wen Yan and let the wolf into the house.
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