15:00 PM -
Yue Ling carried her younger sister with difficulty, moving step by step.
They're almost there, almost at the County Lord's residence. Soon she and her sister will have a chance to survive!
"Sister, put me down."
Yue Shan said weakly that she didn't want to be a burden to her sister.
"No, no need, I can do it!"
Yue Ling slipped and stumbled to the ground.
My palm was cut, and the pain shot through me.
The cut on his face seemed to have split open, oozing warm liquid.
"Sister~"
Yue Shan's felt hat was askew, revealing her bloodstained face.
Both sisters appeared to have been abused; their exposed skin was covered in scars.
"Shan'er, your sister is here. Don't be afraid. We're almost there, almost there."
Yue Ling propped herself up, sat up, and pulled her petite younger sister into her arms.
"Cough cough~"
An unhealthy blush appeared on Yue Shan's pale face.
A metallic sweetness surged in her throat, and she couldn't help but vomit—
"Pfft~"
"Shan'er, don't scare your sister."
No matter how strong Yue Ling was, she was still just a child. As she wiped away the blood her sister had vomited, tears streamed down her face.
"Sister, don't cry. I...I'm going to find our parents. You...you must live well..."
Yue Shan reached out her small hand, wanting to comfort her sister, but it seemed as if her strength had been drained away, and she let go of her hand helplessly.
"Shan'er!"
Yue Ling screamed in anguish; her only blood relative in the world was gone!
Overwhelmed with grief, her vision went black, and she fainted...
The Prince's Residence
Upon hearing the commotion, Manager Qian, carrying a lantern and accompanied by two servants, went to investigate.
What they found were two thin bodies lying in a pool of blood.
When I turned it over, I found two young girls, one of whom was already lifeless...
"Five of them, six of them, pick them up and come with me back to the manor."
"Yes, ma'am!"
The lady said there were two very young sisters who would be seeking refuge with them tonight, and it must be these two sisters.
But for some reason, one of them died and another was seriously injured!
Presumably, the reason will only be known once the seriously injured person wakes up...
Fengyue Tower —
Third floor.
Inside the pavilion, singing and dancing filled the air, and the warmth was like springtime.
The banquet was filled with delicacies from land and sea, and the aroma of wine was intoxicating.
Shangguan Jing's face remained flushed, and as they exchanged cups of wine, some spilled onto her clothes.
So he begged for mercy, went to change his clothes, and asked the beauties to keep the prefect company.
Once the door is closed, the smells of perfume and alcohol inside are kept out.
The cool breeze blowing between buildings made Shangguan Jing much more awake.
"Have all the people been arranged?"
"The heads of the families have been arranged; they are all young girls around ten years old, which will surely satisfy the Prefect."
"Yes, I'm tired. I'll go back to my residence to rest. You take some men and protect the Prefect here. Make sure no one disturbs his enjoyment."
"Your subordinate obeys!"
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The Prince's Residence
Because the princess was skilled in medicine, and it was at her behest that the girls were taken in, Manager Qian did not call a doctor. Instead, he informed them that the sisters had arrived, but something seemed to have gone wrong...
Jiang Yue frowned. Something unexpected had happened?
They've only been apart for a few hours, what happened?
Aunt Ge had already settled the two sisters down. The younger one's body was already stiff. She couldn't bear to see her like that, so she ordered someone to boil water, wipe the little girl's body, and change her into clean clothes.
It turned out that the little girl was covered in bruises, her face was slashed, and her tendons in her hands and feet were severed!
It must have been very painful for them to die.
The older girl only suffered a cut on her cheek and some minor injuries, but her life is not in immediate danger.
Jiang Yue felt heavy-hearted after hearing Aunt Ge's report.
How could this be...?
Qingyao was at a loss. She remembered that she had given the younger sister named Shan'er fever reducer and some dry food. She shouldn't be dying!
Could it be that after they left, someone else went in and abused them?
"Mother, I want to go and see them."
"Mother will go with you."
Seeing her daughter's sad expression, Jiang Yue silently comforted her.
The mother and daughter first went to see Shan'er, who had already passed away. Her tragic appearance brought tears to Qingyao's eyes instantly.
Even though it was time to part ways, this adorable little sister still obediently called her "older sister" and smiled at her...
The body had been wiped clean and dressed in clean, but obviously much larger, clothes.
Aunt Ge was very thoughtful; she was giving the young girl a dignified experience.
He went next door and saw the weak Yue Ling. On her originally delicate face, there were two wounds, so deep that the bone was visible.
This shows how cruel the perpetrators were.
"This servant greets Your Highness, Miss~"
Upon seeing the young lady and her mistress appear, the maidservant who was taking care of the little girl immediately stood up and bowed.
No need for formalities.
Jiang Yue gestured for the maid to stand up. She took out the best wound medicine from her sleeve and handed it to the maid, asking her to apply the medicine to Yue Ling.
Qingyao's eyes were red, and she didn't make a sound.
I feel sorry and heartbroken for the fate of the Yue sisters.
If she and her mother had taken the sisters away sooner, would Yue Shan have survived?
Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs" in life.
After Jiang Yue had seen Yue Ling, she instructed Aunt Ge to send someone to take good care of her.
As for Yue Shan, once Yue Ling wakes up tomorrow, let the two sisters see her one last time, then find a place to properly bury her.
After the princess and young lady left, the maid sat by the bed, opened the wound medicine, and carefully applied it to the injured little girl's body, muttering:
"Little girl, you must be strong and live on."
"The Lady and Miss are both good people. When you wake up, you must repay their kindness."
"Get some rest, I'll go make your medicine."
After the maid left, the candles in the room were blown out, the door was closed, and Yue Ling on the bed opened her eyes, bit her lower lip, and silently shed tears...
Her younger sister is gone; she's all alone in this world now.
Lady, Miss, are you the kind aunt and sister?
It was them after all; they showed them a way out!
......
Qingyao didn't dare to sleep alone, so she stayed in her mother's room tonight.
Just like when I was a child, I hugged my mother.
"Mom, when are we going home? I miss home, I miss Grandpa and Grandma, I miss my older brother and sister-in-law..."
Jiang Yue patted her daughter's back and comforted her:
"Soon. After I resolve the matter in Yunshui County, I will take you home."
"Mom, you've worked so hard."
Qingyao nuzzled against her mother and suddenly realized that all these years, without a father, her mother had been the one supporting the family.
My mother has worked so hard, enduring so much pressure...
She dared not even think about it, and she couldn't even share the burden.
"Silly girl, when you get married and have children, you will be just like your mother."
Of course, Jiang Yue will do her best to pave a way out for her daughter.
At least, the road for the daughter to return to her parents' home in the future will be smooth.
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