However, to Xiao Ai's surprise, when the day was approaching, she was not picked up by a prison cart, but by a horse-drawn carriage.
Xiao Ai didn't say anything, she just silently got into the car. No matter what the outcome, as long as she got the chance, she wouldn't mind taking a few more bastards with her.
But Ye Qinghan and Li Shiyao were still fantasizing that perhaps their master had come to pick up Xiao Ai, since they knew that Xiao Ai would become Lord Gu Ai in the future.
But nine-year-old Ai knew far better than the two of them that it was just a little girl's dream.
The destination was a theater, which Xiao Ai had already guessed. She had become a commodity, a commodity with an exorbitant price tag.
Because she was a true princess, proficient in everything from music and calligraphy to playing musical instruments and singing, these beasts could only dream of seeing such a girl bow down to them.
It was here that Xiao Ai learned some things about slavery.
She thought that if she was pretty, she could be sold for a high price, but this idea was completely wrong.
Even though the girl in the cage opposite had an unparalleled beauty, no one was willing to buy her. Even though she flaunted her naked body in front of everyone and tried her best to twist her waist, in the end, she could only get whips and beatings.
Those who are bought are actually those who look ordinary but have some special skills.
For example, someone with swordsmanship skills might be bought to guard a house, or someone who can dance might be bought to be a dancer.
It's only natural that a princess like her would command an exorbitant price. She was trained to be a queen. The skills that other girls possessed were merely the entry-level requirements for becoming a queen. In addition, she also had some knowledge of etiquette, swordsmanship, domestic affairs, military and political matters, and even business.
Compared to these uneducated bumpkins, they speak with more logic and act with more discretion; they are incomparable.
Her father wasn't exactly kind to her, but since it was a marriage alliance, he was undeniably strict with her education.
Whether this is a good thing or a bad thing, Xiao Ai doesn't know.
Whipping and beatings have become part of Xiao Ai's daily life. Most of the time, Xiao Ai won't scream too loudly unless she really can't hold back anymore.
But in order to get a good price, at least Xiao Ai is still innocent for now. After all, who can say for sure whether the seller will like this petite princess?
Today, after some instruction, Xiao Ai will also be stepping onto the theater stage.
Before that, Xiao Ai was stripped naked and given a shower with ice water.
Xiao Ai thought ice water was good too; it would make the wound hurt less, as she was already numb to it.
However, taking a bath was somewhat unnecessary, as her entire body was covered in wounds. Her back, which should have been spotless, was now a shocking sight, a mixture of new and old injuries.
But these beasts always find a way. In order to sell her, they even spent money to buy her a new dress.
A dress might cover the wound, but it can't hide those cold eyes.
With her bare feet, Xiao Ai stepped onto the stage under the watchful eyes of Ye Qinghan, Li Shiyao, and the group of beasts.
The real princess! This is a chance to have a princess! The shouts were like a concert, and the beasts were like crazy fans. The scene instantly exploded!
Before the host, whom everyone already knew, could speak, Xiao Ai spoke first.
Good evening, you bastards~
Xiao Ai gracefully bowed, displaying the temperament and manners of an aristocrat. This was ingrained in Xiao Ai's bones; even under the merciless whipping, her spine remained firm, and she stood ramrod straight.
"Those idiots actually made me introduce myself? Does any of them not know me?"
Xiao Ai is a princess; according to the rules of etiquette, these beasts are not even worthy of seeing her.
Xiao Ai's rudeness did not anger the beasts in the audience at all; instead, they became even more enthusiastic, believing that this was the temperament that a princess should have!
The princess's screams, or the sight of her being pleasured beneath him, would surely bring even greater pleasure.
The so-called glory never existed. She was once an executioner. Xiao Ai knew her fate, but she still wanted to give it her all and perform this last dance.
This was originally intended to be presented to her father at the banquet. Although she didn't like it, she still practiced diligently.
The dirty stage was huge, there was no music, but it belonged to her alone.
This was not a compromise, but a final dance dedicated to Aston Guai.
Behind this surname lies no glory, only a shameful and disgusting past. After this dance, she lost her surname. Even among the Valkyries, only a handful of three knew about Xiao Ai's past.
This dance completely ignited the entire audience. Before Xiao Ai had even finished dancing, the auction price had already soared to an astronomical level.
That amount of money could almost start a war; even Xiao Ai had only ever seen that much money in military spending.
To be honest, Xiao Ai never expected her to be so valuable.
But it's easy to imagine that most of this money was made of flesh and blood, and it must have been filled with the smell of blood.
The dance ended quickly, and countless scoundrels clapped and humiliated Xiao Ai. The applause was thunderous and lasted for a long time. However, Xiao Ai had already said goodbye to the princess who had danced just a second ago, and the princess's applause meant nothing to her.
Moreover, no one would be happy to applaud such a beast.
"If I had a sword, I would kill all of you beasts without hesitation."
"Buy me, and you'd better sleep with one eye open, or I might bite your throat one day."
When Xiao Ai's words became increasingly outrageous, and it was clear that she was not improvising a performance, she was kicked to the ground.
But at this moment, whether it was the whip or the beating that tore at her hair, Xiao Ai was laughing madly.
No one could defeat Xiao Ai, Ye Qinghan knew this very well, but Ye Qinghan did not expect that Xiao Ai was only nine years old when she went through all of this.
If even death cannot defeat her, what method do you have to defeat her?
Xiao Ai's savior has arrived; her name is Xun Ye.
The door flew out like a flying knife, and with a loud bang, it embedded itself deeply into the wall behind Xiao Ai.
This was the first time Xiao Ai realized what true power was. When the authority to execute was lowered, all these beasts could do was offer their necks for slaughter.
Xun Ye has short, golden hair, which makes her look very capable.
He was wearing a black combat armor, exactly the same as when Xiao Ai last saw Xun Ye, as if he never changed his clothes.
Lord Xunye was a man of few words; he only uttered one sentence upon entering.
"Come and prove yourself."
As the words fell, the silver-white longsword fell from above Xiao Ai's head. In an instant, the blade severed the chains on Xiao Ai's feet and pierced deep into the wooden stage, standing in the center of the stage, in front of Xiao Ai.
Xiao Ai drew her longsword almost without hesitation, and stared at Lord Xun Ye, who was still standing at the door.
The light outside the door was dazzling, only outlining the figure of Lord Xunye.
Even so, in Xiao Ai's eyes, he was still like a god!
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