Chapter 969 Trust Her
The Prince of Zhenbei had an unpredictable temperament, and everyone in his household lived in fear, afraid of making a mistake and being targeted.
Granny Xiao served as a servant in the Prince's mansion her entire life, and even nursed Xiao Su, yet she suffered the same heartless treatment.
Although Xiao Mama had maids serving her, it was to no avail. Xiao Mama became listless and did not live for more than a few days.
Hongliu thought about it for a while, but couldn't find anyone to plead for her elder brother. The manager was greedy, but at this critical juncture, no matter how much silver he offered, the manager wouldn't dare to take the risk.
"Sister Hongliu, all you think about is pleading for mercy. Haven't you thought about anything else?"
Hongchou couldn't stand it anymore and interrupted Hongliu.
"What other way? Is there some other method?"
Hongliu wiped away her tears. The fate of those who escaped from the Prince's mansion was even more tragic; Hongtao was a prime example.
Hongliu thought Hongtao would never come back. She married and had children with the bearded man. Although the two sisters could not see each other, it was good to have something to remember her by. Hongliu was relieved to learn that Hongtao was doing well.
Unexpectedly, Red Peach could not escape the clutches of the Prince of Zhenbei. Before she ended her life, she must have felt helpless and desperate.
"If Xiao Su dies, the Zhenbei Prince's Mansion will cease to exist. The guards will be too busy taking care of themselves to harm your elder brother."
Red Silk doesn't beat around the bush; it simply speaks frankly to Red Willow.
It was getting late, and Hongchou racked her brains, trying to persuade Hongliu to join the group as soon as possible to avoid any mishaps.
"Red Silk, you..."
Hongliu wasn't stupid; she quickly understood what Hongchou meant. She pointed at Lin Yuesha, her expression one of astonishment.
The Prince's mansion was frequently visited by men in black, and the maids and servants were no strangers to them. What Hongliu did not expect was that the usually honest Hongchou was actually a deeply hidden spy.
"Yes, I am one of King Luo's men."
Now that things have come to this, there's no need to hide anything, Hongchou said frankly.
“Sister Hongliu, I know your family works in the Prince’s mansion and you have your concerns, but please believe me, as long as the Prince of Zhenbei is dead, we will first send your family to a safe place, including your eldest brother.”
Lin Yuesha understands Hongliu. Hongliu is kind-hearted and somewhat indecisive, but once she makes up her mind, she will go all out.
Hongliu's concern is her family, so we must first make assurances before appealing to their emotions.
"The girls in the cellar were not vain. They were tricked into coming to Yingcheng, thinking they were there to work and supplement their family income. Little did they know they would be locked up in a den of iniquity and never see the light of day."
Xiao Su's addiction has been quite severe lately; one person isn't enough to satisfy his needs in one night. Currently, in the main courtyard, only Tian Qing is injured. Tonight, Xiao Su chose two young girls, who were then wrapped in straw mats and thrown out.
Lin Yuesha thought she would have to spend a lot of time explaining, but to her surprise, Hongliu suddenly calmed down after hearing Hongchou's identity.
Hongliu went to the tea room to fetch a pot of hot water to make tea, and asked, "Is Sister Yuesha also in Yingcheng?"
Lin Yuesha's lips twitched. For a moment, she thought she had been discovered, but Hong Liu was just asking questions.
"Yes, Yun Duo is Miss Lin's subordinate, who infiltrated among the abducted girls."
Hongchou pointed at Lin Yuesha, waiting for Lin Yuesha to deal with Hongliu on her own.
"I'll cooperate with whatever you want to do."
After a moment of silence, Hongliu suddenly raised her head and said firmly.
Lin Yuesha was surprised and asked Hongliu, "You agreed to cooperate without even asking about our plans?"
"Yes, is it surprising?"
Hongliu forced a smile. She didn't believe Hongchou or the girl in front of her, but she believed Lin Yuesha.
When they rescued Hongtao, Hongliu and Granny Xiao were only responsible for bringing her out; Lin Yuesha had to bear all the risks herself.
In this critical moment, Lin Yuesha did not give up on Hongtao. Instead, she tried to find a female doctor to treat Hongtao and assigned her own maid to take care of her.
Lin Yuesha is a loyal and affectionate person. Hongliu believes what she says and is even more convinced that Lin Yuesha would not betray her.
Faced with Hong Liu's trust, Lin Yuesha touched her nose, feeling rather guilty. She seemed to often trick those around her, such as Xu Da.
While in the villa of Prince Zhenbei's mansion, Lin Yuesha's thoughts had already wandered elsewhere. She wondered how her cousin was doing; he might still be waiting for news at a brothel, because Prince Luo was even more unreliable than her.
Hongchou revealed the entire plan, the most important thing being to release the girl and create a connection with the assassination of the Prince of Zhenbei.
These girls were not a ruse; that very night, they would send people to pick them up, prepare boats on the beach, and take them to the island for refuge.
Once the turmoil subsides, we will send everyone home safely, one by one.
“The keys were originally under the care of Granny Xiao, but she’s not feeling well right now, so I’ve put them in my care.”
As Hongliu spoke, she took out several sets of keys from her body and pointed them out to Hongchou one by one.
"Red Silk, you're still playing tricks on me. No wonder you were so eager to collect the food boxes tonight; it turns out you were trying to bring someone out."
Hong Liu wasn't angry about being kept in the dark; instead, she felt a sense of urgency to accomplish something big.
As a servant, she cursed the Prince of Zhenbei to die young every single day. However, she was fortunate enough to participate in the revenge for Hongtao and the wrongfully killed girls, which greatly lessened Hongliu's guilt.
Every time she went to deliver food, seeing the girls' miserable state but unable to let them go, Hongliu felt immense torment.
"However, I am willing to get involved because I hope my family will be safe."
Hongliu sighed. It was her only small hope, and she would give her life for it.
"Since you trust Lin Yuesha, she won't let you down."
Lin Yuesha made a promise that she would never let anyone down at crucial moments, and neither would the Prince of Luo.
The Prince of Zhenbei is capricious, so the operation cannot be delayed any longer. The operation is tentatively scheduled for tomorrow night. As long as Lin Yuesha is selected, Hongliu's side must make preparations.
After agreeing on the details, Hongchou escorted Lin Yuesha back to the courtyard.
The door was gently pulled open a crack, and Wu Bailu reached out and immediately pulled Lin Yuesha inside.
"If you don't go to sleep soon, it will be dawn."
Before dawn, when the guards were at their most exhausted and about to change shifts, Lin Yuesha returned to the courtyard unnoticed.
"How can I possibly sleep!"
Wu Bailu was so nervous that her hands were covered in sweat. She took out a handkerchief to wipe her sweat and said, "You have no idea, we almost got exposed!"
"Were we discovered?"
Lin Yuesha paused, considering this possibility.
If anyone finds out, that person must be taken into custody, otherwise it will affect her subsequent plans.
"Almost."
Last night, after Lin Yuesha left, the guards came again.
The guards told everyone to go back into the courtyard, but he chose to take one person with him.
"Whoever is chosen will die. If you don't come out, they will be even more likely to be chosen."
Fortunately, Wu Bailu was quite clever. She had no choice but to give her valuables to the guards, but in doing so, she offended everyone else.
Three girls remained in the courtyard. They hid in a room, discussing something, and Wu Bailu was worried that they might ruin things.
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