Chapter 1088 The loyal maid promoted to concubine (8)
"Master, I don't want to leave you, but my face has become like this. I definitely can't stay by your side as a maid anymore, otherwise it would be embarrassing for you, right?" Shi Chu acted as if she knew she was unworthy of staying with the master, and said while wiping the tears from the corners of her eyes.
"Du Xiang, you...ah, I know you are a good person. We grew up together. When I was young, I suffered a lot from Huang's torture. It was you and Rendong who worked hard to protect me. Now that you have become like this, how can I abandon you?" Gui Yunlai looked nostalgic and emotional. Who would not praise her for being loyal and righteous, and for caring so much about her servants?
At least Rendong was very moved by the "deep master-servant relationship" between the Crown Princess and Du Xiang.
"Master! I knew you were a good person!" Shi Chu was so moved that his eyes were filled with tears.
Gui Yunlai smiled and said, "I've thought about it. The scar on your face hasn't healed yet. Ren Dong and I don't mind it, but sometimes I still have to meet those nobles. If you appear in front of them, those nobles may be angry with you. You know, although I am the Crown Prince's Consort of the Anding Marquis's Mansion, this status looks noble, but there are many people who are more noble than me. Sometimes I have to endure the anger myself, so it is those nobles who bully you, and I am afraid I can't protect you."
As she spoke, she sighed and looked at Shi Chu apologetically. Finally, she said with an expression of reluctance: "Now, I can only offer you two options. One is that you go to my dowry farm and be the steward to help me manage the affairs of the farm. In this way, you don't have to worry about the problem of your appearance. The other is that I return your indenture to you and set you free. In this way, you don't have to be a slave anymore, but become a good citizen... Both options have their pros and cons. Du Xiang, you should think about it carefully."
Rendong immediately winked at Shichu, suggesting that she choose the first option. In this way, Shichu would still be Guiyunlai's slave and be under her protection. Being a good citizen sounded good, but now if a good citizen did not have any family background, his life would be worse than that of a servant of a wealthy family. Once there was any natural disaster or man-made disaster, even if he survived, he would most likely end up selling himself.
However, Shi Chu only thought about it for a while, and then said to Gui Yun firmly: "Princess, I choose the second option."
"What? Du Xiang, are you crazy?" Ren Dong said in disbelief, "What's wrong with staying on the farm? At least you have enough food and clothing, and enjoy the protection of the master."
Gui Yunlai was also very surprised, because she, like Rendong, thought that Shi Chu would choose the first way out without hesitation, and the second way, which would allow Shi Chu to regain his freedom, was just something she said to show her tolerance and kindness towards her servants. Unexpectedly, Shi Chu chose this way.
"Du Xiang, why did you choose the second option? Wouldn't it be nice to help me manage the affairs of the farm? No one would dare to bully you there, and the work would not be difficult. It would be much easier than being a good citizen trying to make a living outside." Gui Yunlai asked Shi Chu doubtfully.
Shi Chu smiled bitterly and said, "Master, I just figured out some things. I was too naive before, thinking that as long as you don't mind my disfigurement, it will be fine, but I didn't consider your situation. I have been disfigured to this extent, and if I stay, you will only be humiliated because of me. At that time, other people will laugh at you for having an ugly servant like a demon. How can I let you endure these insults that you shouldn't have?
Therefore, whether for myself or for my master, I can no longer stay with you, the Crown Prince's Consort. I hope that you can live a happy life without me by your side in the future, and then I can die with my eyes closed."
"Du Xiang! What nonsense are you talking about? What life or death? We can all live well." Gui Yunlai's eyes were red and he said, "Since you have chosen the second path, I can't stop you. If you encounter any difficulties outside in the future, come back to me. Don't not come just because you don't want to trouble me, understand?"
"Okay, I'll remember this. For the great kindness of the Crown Princess, I will repay you by working like a slave for you in my next life..." Shi Chu said with tears in her eyes, deeply moved. But she actually felt nothing in her heart. After leaving, she would never come back to look for her old master who looked kind but had a cruel heart. She believed that Gui Yunlai was just saying this out of politeness to show his kindness.
"Rendong, go and get Du Xiang's indenture contract and give it to her, and also take out two hundred taels of silver. Du Xiang will need money to redeem herself. After all, she has followed me for more than ten years. I can only give her some silver..." Gui Yunlai said with a melancholy look on his face.
Rendong responded while holding back her tears, then went in to find Shi Chu's indenture contract and get the silver.
Gui Yunlai kindly reminded Shi Chu of some things that he needed to pay attention to when living alone outside, and Shi Chu acted very grateful to her. The acting skills of both the master and the servant were very good, but in fact, the only one who was truly immersed in this scene and was moved was the simple maid Rendong.
When Shi Chu took over his indenture from Ren Dong, he suddenly felt relieved, as if the constraints in this body had completely disappeared. It seemed that the original owner also hoped that he could part ways with Zhang Qishan and Gui Yunlai, the poisonous couple, and have nothing to do with each other anymore.
Shichu said goodbye to Guiyunlai again. Guiyunlai asked Rendong to send Shichu out. Since Rendong knew that Shichu was leaving, she has been crying. Even though the indenture contract has been returned to Shichu, she still holds a glimmer of hope and asks Shichu: "Duxiang, are you really going to leave us?"
Shi Chu nodded: "Really, Ren Dong, I am in such a state now, there is no way I can stay here anymore."
"But, but the Crown Princess clearly said that you can stay in her dowry farm as a manager..." Honeysuckle said anxiously, "Wouldn't that be great too?"
Shi Chu shook his head and said, "Ren Dong, I was sold home by my parents when I was four or five years old, and I grew up with the Crown Prince's Consort. I only know how to serve others, how can I have the ability to manage a manor? Even if I go to the manor, I will just end up being deceived. Rather than ruining the manor and ruining the Crown Prince's Consort's business, it is better to keep the relationship with the Crown Prince's Consort now, so that I can live a better life in the future..."
Ren Dong obviously hadn't expected this. She was stunned for a while before stamping her feet and saying, "But you have the support of the Crown Prince's Consort. How dare the people in the manor deceive you?"
"Rendong, the Crown Prince's Consort has so many things to do every day, how could she only focus on such a small matter on the farm? There are so many things that can be done here, and you are so naive that you won't understand." Shi Chu said with a sigh.
(End of this chapter)
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