He paused, then asked, "How did you get these scars?"
He Yi exclaimed, "Ah! Brother, are you referring to the scar on my back?"
She slightly removed a bit of her clothing, revealing her shoulders and neck, which resembled magnolia petals, as if they could be snapped in two with a single squeeze.
But below her shoulders and neck, several hideous scars coiled around her body like a spider web, binding her tightly.
“When I was thirteen, my adoptive father fell ill. In order to save money for his medicine, I went to work as a day laborer in a wealthy family’s house. He tried to take advantage of me, but I resisted and injured my eye. He then ordered his men to tie me to a stool and whip me with a whip soaked in salt water.”
He Yi spoke calmly, as if she were telling someone else's story.
Zheng Yu remained silent.
A slight stirring occurred within me.
"Brother, don't worry."
He Yi turned her head slightly, her little mouth curving into a sweet smile: "These scars don't hurt anymore."
"Swish!"
Zheng Yu abruptly pulled up her clothes, his face cold, and said, "What kind of behavior is this? Alright, take the hairpin and go back to your own courtyard."
Seeing Zheng Yu's reaction, He Yi sighed inwardly: This man is too difficult to deal with. His expression didn't even change. It seems that this is the end of the night.
She touched the hairpin in her hair and waved to Zheng Yu, "Then I'm leaving. Don't stay up too late, brother. See you tomorrow!"
After saying that, he grabbed the lantern and left.
Her slender figure gradually disappeared in the moonlight.
Zheng Yu sat back down as if nothing had happened.
Meanwhile, He Yi left Dongting Pavilion. Although she hadn't gained anything that night, she wasn't one to get discouraged easily.
If it doesn't work in one day, try two; if it doesn't work in two days, try ten.
She'll eventually win Zheng Yu over.
Back at Yi'an Hall, He Yi kicked off her shoes, got into bed, snuggled into the soft quilt, closed her eyes comfortably, and quickly fell asleep.
I was awakened by a commotion the next day.
"Why are you stopping me? I want to go in! I don't believe she's back! Get out of my way!"
The domineering female voice made He Yi frown.
Lin's daughter?
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