Chapter 352 Rescue
Lin Yuesha wasn't afraid; on the contrary, she felt a bit curious. She had always been the one preying on others, but one day she found herself the one being preyed upon.
Do I look very rich?
Lin Yuesha touched her head. She was visiting the Bai family today, so she couldn't be too plain. She specially wore a gold-threaded silk flower that Zhang Qing'er had given her. However, it was late at night and she couldn't see clearly. It seemed that these people were waiting here on purpose.
“Miss, I just noticed that these people were acting suspiciously and following us the whole time.”
Qingxing pouted. The group were all skilled in martial arts. She and Qi'er were thinking of a plan when she turned around and noticed that the master's disguised pockmarked face was also there, so she stopped making any moves.
Let the hero save the beauty; leave that to the lord. If she dares to steal the credit, she'll be going against the lord.
Therefore, she and Qi'er decided to pretend that the others did not exist.
"Heh heh, so what if they find out?"
It's already dark, and even if the people around hear the noise, no one will come out; nobody wants to cause trouble.
Lin Yuesha counted them; there were seven men in total. The person behind this really thought highly of her.
"There's nothing we can do. Are you after money or sex?"
Lin Yuesha was a little scared, but fear wouldn't solve anything, so she could only try to buy time. In this critical moment, relying on others for help was unwise; she gripped the dagger in her sleeve, feeling uncertain.
"Of course it's about money. You're so skinny, what's your beauty? Your maid, on the other hand, is quite pretty."
Upon hearing this, the men burst into laughter. "Little girl, you only have yourself to blame for offending the wrong person. Today, I'm going to slash your face and see how you'll ever face anyone again!"
Without saying a word, the leader of the group brandished his dagger and charged straight at Lin Yuesha.
Lin Yuesha took a few steps back and found that her way was blocked.
Without a doubt, the ones who wanted to slash her face were probably the Li sisters. It's surprising that Li Ruoxue acted so quickly; it seems these people had prepared this for her long ago.
"Did Li Ruoxue and Li Ruoshuang instruct you to do this?"
Lin Yuesha's eyes darkened, somewhat annoyed. She really needed to change her aversion to trouble. Even if she wanted to avoid it, she couldn't resist the other party's initiative, so Lin Yuesha always ended up in a passive position.
Ultimately, it's because of the different times and different educations that Lin Yuesha's calls for violence and bloodshed don't make her feel so comfortable.
"You offended someone you shouldn't have."
The man didn't intend to say much to his employer; he simply took the money and did the job.
"Wait a moment!"
The surroundings were quiet. The houses that had been lighting oil lamps had turned them off, clearly not intending to get involved.
Everyone should mind their own business; Lin Yuesha wouldn't morally blackmail others, but her current situation is quite unfavorable.
These men looked like hooligans, but they walked steadily, talked little, and weren't pretentious. The way the leader held the dagger was more professional than how she, a proper chef, handled a kitchen knife. They weren't just ordinary thugs.
"I can offer more silver!"
Lin Yuesha shouted out, though she felt it wouldn't be very effective.
"Very well, then let's settle this matter by giving ten thousand taels of silver."
The leader of the men sneered. Before taking action, they had already investigated and found that Lin Yuesha's biological father was in the capital and had no say in matters in the north.
Ten thousand taels of silver to slash the little girl's face—those two sisters really went all out.
They've taken the money, so they're obligated to solve the problem. They need to get things done quickly so they can go back and report.
"What, ten thousand taels of silver?"
Lin Yuesha almost cursed. When did she become so valuable? Ten thousand taels to take her down? The Li sisters are the real fat sheep, they're rich!
"Brother, let's talk this over. Give me five thousand taels of silver, and I'll disfigure myself, how about that?"
Lin Yuesha haggled and joked around, all the while trying to figure out how to escape the alley.
The Bai family didn't send a carriage, which allowed these people to take advantage of the situation. But thinking about it, it makes sense; even without this opportunity, these people would have found other chances.
"Miss……"
Qingxing didn't know whether to laugh or cry. With things in such dire straits, Lin Yuesha had actually taken the initiative to join the other side.
"Alright, little brat, stop with your act. I've seen it all. Do you think stalling for time will bring someone to rescue you?"
The man had already seen through Lin Yuesha's trick and didn't find it funny at all.
"Really? That's a shame."
Sitting idly by and waiting for death is impossible, and crying out for help is useless. Since that's the case, we have no choice but to confront them head-on.
The moment the man uttered his sarcastic remark, Lin Yuesha brandished her dagger and lunged at his neck, intending to deliver a throat lock.
Previously, she had spent several days with the pockmarked man in the mountains and had specially learned two moves that she could only use at the most crucial moments.
This body was exceptionally agile and possessed considerable strength. Despite the man's attempts to dodge, he was still stabbed in the shoulder, drawing blood instantly.
Lin Yuesha sighed inwardly. She lacked practical experience and had been merely imitating others, which was useful but had some deviations.
"You little brat, you're so cunning!"
The man winced in pain, a murderous glint in his eyes. He didn't want Lin Yuesha's face now; he wanted her life! He could carve her face after she was dead!
The master had not yet appeared, and Qingxing grew anxious. She stepped forward, but was blocked by one of the men.
Lin Yuesha felt a gust of wind beside her ear. Just as the dagger was about to pierce her heart, someone grabbed her waist and leaped up from the ground. Her toes suddenly landed on the man's head. Before she could kick him, the man moved her to another position.
"Brother Yun, it's you!"
Seeing the pockmarked face, Lin Yuesha was overjoyed. It was another life-saving grace, and she had no way to repay it.
"What do you want to do with them?"
Qingxing and Qi'er put their strength into fighting the men and held their own, but it was still difficult for them to protect Lin Yuesha.
Now that Lin Yuesha has been taken to a safe place, the two are no longer distracted.
"Sue an official?"
Lin Yuesha couldn't think of anything else, so she asked the pockmarked man about the possibility of this trip.
"No."
The man with the pockmarked face looked at Lin Yuesha and asked, "Do you know who their employer is?"
"I only have a few people who have a grudge against me, probably the Li Ruoxue and Li Ruoshuang sisters."
Li Ruoxue has made a fool of herself. Even if the Bai family tries to hide it, there are still Zhao Fundie and Zhao Jingya. She should know that she can't hide it anymore, and her reputation is completely ruined.
If we can't settle scores with the Bai family, then Lin Yuesha is the only easy target left.
The Bai family's attitude was ambiguous, the Yan family always wanted to take advantage of the situation, and Bai Dingfeng was the root of all the trouble.
Lin Yuesha felt a surge of anger whenever she thought about it.
"Then filing a complaint with the authorities will probably not yield any results."
Xiao Qi looked at his younger sister, feeling a little heartbroken, but he had taught her what cruelty truly meant.
In the Great Qi Dynasty, lawsuits against officials only occurred between ordinary people. Once one party had some status, the government was completely unable to resolve the issue.
Why?
Lin Yuesha's eyes widened. After severe torture, several men confessed. Couldn't they catch Li Ruoxue and Li Ruoshuang? Were they just some minor daughters of a prefect? Could they really do whatever they wanted?
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