They actually ran into this bastard? Hong Xiaoduo didn't immediately leave with the children just because she saw him and he was causing her trouble.
The young master squeezed in, his gaze fixed on the heartbroken and haggard girl like a fly.
Hong Xiaoduo frowned. How could a girl who sold herself to bury her father possibly have a good ending with this scoundrel of a young master?
"Young lady, how much silver do you plan to sell it for?" Zhao Yongze squatted down next to the girl and asked lecherously.
When the girl saw someone asking, she quickly looked up and was met with a lewd face. Her already sad face first turned to fear, then to despair, and finally to resignation.
"Young master, my father and I have suffered a misfortune and came here to seek refuge with relatives, but we have not been able to find them. My father has fallen ill and is unable to get out of bed. We have spent all our money and are in debt to the doctor for medicine and to the inn for room and board."
"As long as you help me repay the twenty taels for the medicine and room and board at the clinic, and also help me buy a simple coffin for my father and bury him, I will become your servant and work like a cow to repay your kindness." After saying this, the girl prostrated herself and kowtowed.
"Oh, that's fine. Lian Gui, you should quickly help her pay off her debts, then buy a good coffin and find a good feng shui spot to bury her father." After instructing the steward, Zhao Yongze reached out and pulled the girl's arm: "Don't worry, young lady, how could I bear to let you be a maid? I'm going to take you back to the mansion to live a life of luxury and luxury."
The girl looked at the hand gripping her arm and listened to Zhao Yongze's words. She felt sad, but still obediently stood up.
The onlookers were all talking, and most of them sympathized with the poor young woman, because anyone with eyes could see that the young master who bought her was no good.
The young lady was heartbroken after losing her father, but this young master's eyes and expression made it seem like he wanted to strip her naked and take her right there and then!
However, despite their sympathy, no one offered to help her, since twenty-odd taels of silver, plus a coffin, was not a small sum.
If it's just two taels of silver, I might grit my teeth and help.
Doing good deeds and being a philanthropist isn't so easy.
Seeing that the lewd young master had grabbed the girl's arm and then her hand, and the girl looked utterly dejected and resigned, Hong Xiaoduo couldn't help but speak up.
“Girl, I’ll pay for your rent, medicine, and your father’s funeral expenses. I’m not buying you. I’ll also help you with the travel expenses to seek refuge with other relatives after your father’s funeral. So, don’t agree to his request. Come here.”
Upon hearing this, the girl immediately broke free from Zhao Yongze's hand and walked towards Hong Xiaoduo.
Caught off guard, Zhao Yongze looked at the person who had ruined his plans. The voice sounded very familiar.
When I looked over, my eyes widened in surprise, and I panicked, instinctively wanting to run away.
The events of that night at the desolate inn are still vivid in my mind. That young lady—no, that female demon—is ruthless and vicious.
However, he quickly realized that although this was not Baishi Town under his father's jurisdiction, the relationship between Prefect Wu and his father meant that this place was considered his territory.
Thinking of this, Zhao Yongze's confidence surged, and he pointed at Hong Xiaoduo fiercely, saying, "You didn't even bother to run away when you saw me, and you actually dared to ruin my good deed. Today, I'll settle all your old and new scores with you."
"Someone, go and deliver a message to the prefect: tell him that the person who injured my servant is here, and ask him to send men to arrest him."
When the steward saw Hong Xiaoduo, he was flustered. After hearing his young master's words, he belatedly realized whose territory they were on.
He immediately told his young master to be careful and ran off to the government office to find help.
Those who were watching recognized Zhao Yongze and whispered to the people next to them. Everyone looked at Hong Xiaoduo and couldn't help but worry about her. She looked like an outsider, and they thought she was going to suffer.
"You, hurry back to my side. Don't think she can help you. Let me tell you, she'll soon be overwhelmed with her own problems. I'm giving you a chance. Come back now, and what we said before still stands. Otherwise, hmph." Zhao Yongze threatened the girl with a cold laugh.
The girl had already stood beside Hong Xiaoduo. Upon hearing this, she hesitated for a moment and looked at Hong Xiaoduo.
Seeing her like this, Hong Xiaoduo didn't say anything more to emphasize that she could help her and that she shouldn't be afraid or have any concerns.
He thought to himself, if the girl doesn't believe him, then so be it.
After a moment's hesitation, the girl resolutely stayed behind Hong Xiaoduo.
She knew she was gambling; if she won, she wouldn't have to jump into that fire pit. But if she lost, her life might be destined to be tragic.
Seeing the girl like this, Hong Xiaoduo felt quite gratified.
If the girl didn't trust him, he wouldn't have insisted on helping her.
Seeing that the girl still chose to stand next to the female demon, Zhao Yongze was very angry and said, "I have given you a chance. After I deal with her, I will still help you pay off your debts and bury your father."
However, the auspicious burial sites are gone, and...
The girl gritted her teeth after hearing this, but still did not change her mind.
Just then, a fierce shout came from outside the crowd: "Officials are handling a case and apprehending criminals. Bystanders, get out of the way!"
With a whoosh, the crowd quickly parted to make way for the steward who had just left, who was walking over with six menacing-looking constables.
The onlookers looked nervously at Hong Xiaoduo, thinking that this young lady was in trouble.
Hong Xiaoduo turned around and glanced at Quan Jinghuai, who was standing in the crowd, then gestured for Yaoguang and the others to go to their master's side.
Hong Xiaoduo took out thirty taels of silver and handed it to the girl, saying, "No matter what happens later, don't be nervous. Quickly find someone to help you bury your father first."
After saying that, Hong Xiaoduo looked at the six constables opposite her.
The leader looked at Hong Xiaoduo with a cold face: "Someone has accused you of committing murder, causing the deaths of several of his servants. Now come with us to the yamen and wait for the judge to hear your case before sentencing you."
After hearing this, Hong Xiaoduo pointed at Zhao Yongze and said, "Did he accuse me? Did he explain what happened? It was clearly him who brought a group of wicked servants. When they couldn't steal my things, they resorted to blatant robbery, which is why I had to teach them a lesson."
"You sharp-tongued little wench, don't rush to argue now. Come with us to the yamen first, and you'll have plenty of opportunities to speak in court." The head yamen runner spoke harshly, but after seeing the young woman in front of him, he roughly understood what was going on.
Hong Xiaoduo laughed upon hearing this: "Judging from your words and tone, you're showing favoritism and you're all in cahoots..."
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