At this moment, she was filled with remorse.
She regretted being enemies with Gu Qinlan and regretted running away from home on a whim.
If she had been able to bow down to Gu Qinlan and soften her stance back then, what could Gu Qinlan have done to her?
At most, she was disciplined by that strict Granny Zhang and forced to learn those tedious etiquettes. What does that matter?
If she could turn back time, she would never repeat the same mistake and make such a foolish error.
But does she still have a chance?
Zheng Huiyi's tears rolled down like broken pearls, the tears mixing with the dirt on her face, forming streaks that contrasted sharply with her swollen face, making her look even more miserable.
Mrs. Luo glanced at him impatiently and turned her gaze to another girl.
"You've all seen what happened to that fool. If you don't want to be dragged out and fed to the wild dogs like her, then behave yourself. Would I really harm you?"
The girl was speechless and could only sob softly.
Mrs. Luo had no intention of continuing to lecture the girl, and directly ordered her men to drag the girl away.
She glanced around at the girls in the room and sneered, "No matter how illustrious your past status was, once you step into my territory, don't even think about escaping alive. Even if you manage to escape, do you think those families will still accept people like you who have been humiliated?"
“You know better than anyone the strict rules of large families. Once you go back, the best outcome for you will be to spend your lives in seclusion with Buddhist monks and nuns, or to take your own lives to preserve the family’s reputation. Either way, it will be more comfortable than following me. So, think it over carefully, my silly girls.”
Mother Luo left with her men, leaving behind only a few trembling girls and a large pool of blood on the floor.
The smell of blood stimulated Zheng Huiyi's senses, causing her to tremble involuntarily.
She was terrified when she witnessed the girl's horrific death right before her eyes.
She couldn't imagine what she would do if she were the next one to be taken away.
Should she, like that girl, resolutely commit suicide by crashing into the car, or should she helplessly accept Mother Luo's arrangement?
No, absolutely not.
She is the daughter of the Zheng family!
Her father, brothers, and even her ancestors were all heroes who went down in history, and even when faced with death, they bravely sacrificed themselves on the battlefield to defend their country.
If she were to become a prostitute under Madam Luo's patronage in order to prolong her life, it would be an indelible disgrace to the Zheng family. How could she face her elders, brothers, and ancestors in the future?
However, her fear of death far outweighed the hardships of survival.
She was only seventeen years old, and the chapter of her life had just begun. She did not want to wither away like this, nor did she want her body to be abandoned in the wilderness after her death, left to be torn apart and devoured by wild dogs.
Just imagining that horrific scene was enough to break her heart.
Zheng Huiyi was so angry that she couldn't help but slap herself several times.
Why would you do something so absurd! Why would you run away from home! Why would you trust a stranger so easily!
What should she do to escape from this cage?
Yes, it's time to run away!
She absolutely cannot sit idly by and wait to die!
Zheng Huiyi's face was covered in bruises. She struggled to get up and began to search the claustrophobic room meticulously, trying to find a clue to escape.
The other girls stared at her blankly, expressionless, and remained silent.
Zheng Huiyi searched for a long time but found nothing, so she turned to them and asked, "How long have you been here? Have you found any clues that led to your escape?"
The oldest girl forced a smile and said in a dry voice, "Give up on that idea. Everyone who's come in has turned this place upside down, but who has ever managed to escape? Even if you manage to escape from this room, can you escape this courtyard? Do you even know what's going on outside?"
Zheng Huiyi shook her head.
The girl's face showed despair as she said, "There are more than a dozen ferocious dogs kept in the yard outside, and those guards are still standing guard outside. Unless you have the ability to walk on the ground, it's wishful thinking for you to escape."
As if to confirm her words, a series of mournful barks came from outside.
The sound was chilling and sent shivers down one's spine.
Zheng Huiyi's face turned even paler.
The girl gave a bleak smile: "It's fate. Since I've stepped into this place, I either choose to preserve my reputation with my life or abandon my dignity and become a shameless prostitute. There is no other way."
Zheng Huiyi shook her head firmly: "No, I will never accept my fate, I will never accept my fate! I am the daughter of the Prince Duan's mansion, my father and brothers are all brave and fearless generals, I am a noble princess, I will never become a prostitute, and I will never end my life here. I must find a way out and escape from here."
When Zheng Huiyi revealed her prominent identity, the girls around her couldn't help but look at her with surprise.
"Are you the daughter of Prince Duan?"
Zheng Hui nodded repeatedly, her pride evident in her words: "Indeed, my father is Prince Duan, Zheng Zhanming, as you have probably all heard of! I am his precious daughter, and my elder brother, Zheng Dinglian, is a fourth-rank general. If he knew I was here, he would surely send his troops to raze this place to the ground!"
One of the girls chuckled, shattering her illusion: "Stop dreaming. Your past identity is irrelevant here. If outsiders knew your true identity, it would only bring shame to your family and serve no other purpose."
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