The identity of a prostitute, especially a top one, may seem glamorous and their lifestyle no different from that of a ladylike, but it’s always lowly and base!
Even if one marries her, she could only be a concubine. In comparison, an innocent girl from a poor family has a higher social status than a courtesan. Even if the master of the house takes a particular liking to her, elevating her to an honored concubine, or even becoming a main wife, it’s still acceptable.
However, if a courtesan wants to reform herself, the only path for her is to become a lowly concubine.
Otherwise, the family that breaks this rule will inevitably face ridicule from outsiders.
The Sun Family is considered one of the wealthiest families in Lian’an Town. Although Sun Yaowen has no shame, Grandpa Sun cares about his face.
He values his reputation greatly, so how can he endure his family’s reputation being tarnished by a courtesan and be mocked by others?
"Are you thinking of taking that Yi Ling from Flower House as your honored concubine? Although I’m still sick, I’m not dead yet! You actually dare to do such outrageous things, have you really stopped respecting me?" Grandpa Sun said, furious.
"I dare not, grandson wants to take Yi Ling as his honored concubine, not for personal reasons, but for the sake of our Yihong Courtyard." Sun Yaowen had experienced Grandpa Sun’s anger before, so he did not dare to face it. He quickly defended himself.
"What do you mean?" Upon hearing this, Grandpa Sun was stunned.
Listening from outside, Ji Xiulan also held her breath. Could there be another reason?
Sun Yaowen immediately told the truth: "Yi Ling truly cares for me and has helped me get the plans and arrangements for Flower House. If these plans were used by Yihong Courtyard, it would definitely rise again and it would no longer be suppressed by Flower House."
Grandpa Sun narrowed his eyes as if pondering something: "Is it true?"
"Of course, it’s true!"
After some thought, Grandpa Sun found it to be useful.
Sun Yaowen didn’t miss a beat: "She hasn’t told me the secret yet, she’s waiting for me to marry her and then she’ll reveal everything."
Grandpa Sun snorted coldly: "Her plans are quite cunning."
Isn’t this what was forcing Sun Yaowen to take her?
He could take her, but it wasn’t up to her whether she would be a certain concubine or not.
Grandpa Sun, who had been alive for so long, would never make such a mistake at this moment. Did he really think he was as foolish as Sun Yaowen?
"You go to Flower House, let Steward Song accompany you, carry a soft palanquin to pick her up." Grandpa Sun said calmly.
Sun Yaowen was relieved and knelt down to thank him.
But who knew that Grandpa Sun would immediately say: "Tell her there’s no honored concubine title, if she wants to enter Sun Family, there is only the path of a lowly concubine."
Sun Yaowen was dumbfounded: "But I already told her I would raise her to honored concubine..."
Before he could finish, Grandpa Sun glared at him angrily: "You unfilial thing! Right now, she has already betrayed Flower House, and it would not be an exaggeration for them to skin her alive! Sun Family stepping in is saving her, and since we are saving her, can she still choose whether she wants to be an honored or lowly concubine? Rules are rules, are you still going to care about this on her behalf?"
Upon hearing this, Sun Yaowen thought it made sense!
How come he hadn’t realized that even though the secret was still in Yi Ling’s hands, he could completely control the situation now!
Anyway, he would have this beauty by his side, win once more, and make everyone happy. As for whether Yi Ling gets the status of an honored or lowly concubine, what does it have to do with him?
Sun Yaowen felt more and more pleased, quickly thanked Grandpa Sun, and went happily with Steward Song to Flower House to pick up the girl.
Ji Xiulan, who was eavesdropping outside the door, also let out a sigh of relief. Since it’s just a lowly concubine, there’s no need to worry.
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When Sun Yaowen and Steward Song arrived at Flower House, Yi Ling had already been severely beaten.
Madam Chen had been a brothel madam for many years, so her means were naturally not weak. She suppressed Yi Ling’s betrayal of Flower House, intercepted the ten best candidates for Yihong Courtyard, and stolen the plans for the future of Flower House. With just these acts alone, Madam Chen truly wanted to kill Yi Ling out of anger.
But Madam Chen also had her wits about her. She knew she couldn’t kill Yi Ling; she might have some small influence in Lian’an Town, but she couldn’t afford to be involved in a murder case. Killing was out of the question, but teaching her a lesson was acceptable.
So during the time Sun Yaowen was delayed, Yi Ling was beaten half to death by Madam Chen.
When Sun Yaowen saw Yi Ling’s bruised and battered face on the ground, he couldn’t help but doubt whether he had mistaken the person. "What- what- what happened here?"
Seeing Sun Yaowen, Madam Chen knew what he was here for and said with a fake smile, "Oh, Young Master Sun, what brings you here during the day? We’re just teaching our girl a lesson, sorry for letting you see this."
Hearing Sun Yaowen’s voice, Yi Ling struggled to open her eyes and stretched her trembling hand to grab Sun Yaowen’s clothes. "Sun- Young Master Sun, save me, save me."
Sun Yaowen was immediately annoyed and asked Madam Chen, "What are you doing? A perfectly fine girl, now look what you’ve done to her!"
"Young Master Sun, are you feeling distressed for her?" Madam Chen sneered. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚
Sun Yaowen immediately said, "She’s no longer one of your girls, I’ve already taken back her servitude contract!"
"Oh? Is that so? I had no idea. I guess I must have misunderstood." Madam Chen feigned surprise.
Yi Ling was so angry that she was gritting her teeth, but she couldn’t say a word.
Just as Sun Yaowen was about to continue scolding Madam Chen, Steward Song stopped him and instead laughed and said to Madam Chen, "It’s like this, our young master came here today to make Yi Ling his lowly concubine, and from then on, she will be part of the Sun Family."
Both were seasoned jianghu players, even if they were disgusted inside, weren’t they still amiable on the surface?
Madam Chen laughed, "It turns out that this girl is lucky to have caught the eye of Sun Family. That’s good, at least she has found a good home."
Since Steward Song didn’t mention Yi Ling being beaten, there was no need for her to mention it either. Besides, beating Yi Ling was her way of venting!
She knew that since Yi Ling had attached herself to the Sun Family, she couldn’t change the situation. But she couldn’t let Yi Ling get away with it so easily, otherwise she would feel wronged to death!
Steward Song then kindly smiled to Yi Ling, "Miss Yi Ling, don’t worry, from now on, you will be part of Sun Family as a lowly concubine to our young master, and you will be protected by the Sun Family, and there will be no more grievances."
The words "lowly concubine" struck Yi Ling’s ears, making her head buzz. Her face instantly turned pale, and she even wondered if she had heard it wrong. It took her a while to muster the strength to ask, "Lowly concubine?"
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