Looking at Mu Qing's back, Li Cuilian sighed and went back to her room.
There was still a silver ingot on the table in the room. Because she had been rubbing it just now, it was emitting a breathtaking light.
When they were outside, Li Cuilian wanted to wait for Ru Si to come tomorrow to return the silver ingot to her. But she was too poor to let go of the silver ingot. Asking her to return the silver ingot to Ru Si was more painful than killing her.
Because she had to return the silver ingot to Ru Si, Li Cuilian couldn't sleep the whole night. When she got up the next day, she was listless.
Because Mu Qing had something on his mind, and because he was ashamed that he couldn't support his old mother despite being an eight-foot man, he wanted to use his connections to become a teacher at the school to see if he could earn some money. So, he went out early in the morning.
Not long after Mu Qing went out, Ru Si came again.
Ru Si came again, but Li Cuilian's attitude towards her was completely different from before. Especially when she spoke, her attitude was not very intimate, and even a little distant. Ru Si was not stupid. She quickly realized that Li Cuilian probably knew that she was a brothel girl.
Although Ru Si didn't care much about whether she was a brothel girl or not, this was the era. Even a merchant's daughter was despised, not to mention a lowly brothel girl like her.
Ru Si wanted to build a good relationship with Li Cuilian without leaving a trace and integrate into Mu Qing's life bit by bit. Finally, they could be together again. But now, she was so frustrated at the beginning, and Li Cuilian saw that she was avoiding her like a snake. Ru Si knew that she had been eliminated before she even started.
But Ru Si was not willing to leave just like that.
Ru Si didn't want to use this trick so soon, but in this situation, she had no choice but to do so.
Ru Si lifted her eyelids and lightly swept a glance over Li Cuilian. As her eyes moved, a trace of red light flashed across her eyes. Li Cuilian had yet to react when her eyes became misty. By the time she regained her senses, it was already night time.
Mu Qing came back again. Not only Li Cuilian, but also Ru Si came to greet him. At this moment, Li Cuilian was holding Ru Si's hand as if they were her own daughter. They talked and laughed and were very intimate.
Seeing this, Mu Qing froze and looked at Li Cuilian in confusion.
Yesterday, when she heard him say that Ru Si was a brothel girl, Li Cuilian was still gnashing her teeth in anger. How could they be so close when he wasn't here for a day?
When Li Cuilian saw that Mu Qing had returned, she immediately pulled Ru Si to Mu Qing's side and said gently, "Qing 'er, Ru Si is a good girl. You must treat her well."
After hearing what Li Cuilian said, Mu Qing's face turned pale. She grabbed Li Cuilian's arm and pulled her aside. She lowered her voice and asked, "Mother, what are you talking about?"
In response to Mu Qing's question, Li Cuilian just repeated in a low voice, "Ru Si is a good girl. You have to treat her well."
"Mother, do you know what you're saying?"
"Have I gone senile? Why don't I know what I'm talking about?" Li Cuilian pulled Mu Qing's arm and said in a low voice, "I know you don't like Miss Ru Si, but you have to bow under the eaves. No matter what you do now, you need money, and Miss Ru Si has plenty of money. Let's deal with her first. When you're in high school next year, you can return the money to her and get a divorce."
After Li Cuilian finished speaking, she saw that Mu Qing was still hesitating. She immediately said unhappily, "What? Do you want me to die of exhaustion?"
"I've found a teaching job. I can …" Subsidize my family's expenses.
"You can do what? You can do it? Next year is the imperial examination. Everyone else is studying, but you're teaching. I know you're smart, but can you guarantee that you'll be in high school next year?"
Li Cuilian looked at Mu Qing angrily and said in a harsh tone, "You have to think about it. The next imperial examination is in three years. You can wait for three years, but can I?"
Li Cuilian heaved a long sigh, raised her hand and hammered her waist. She said with a sad face, "My body is getting worse day by day. You won't be satisfied until you see me die of exhaustion."
Mu Qing still wanted to say something, but Li Cuilian continued, "I've asked clearly today. Miss Ru Si has been redeemed yesterday and has been removed from her lowly status. There are not many people who have seen her. After marrying here, she stays at home all day. If you and I don't say anything, who will know that she's Ru Si?"
Mu Qing still wanted to refuse, but was moved by Li Cuilian's last words: "Mother knows that you are ambitious, but a real man knows when to yield and when to stand tall. Han Xin can endure the humiliation of kneeling on the crotch. You are just marrying Ru Si. Moreover, she is also a virgin. If you really don't like her, then don't touch her. When you are high school in the future, you can return the money to her. It can be considered that your kindness has been repaid."
You can repay her kindness. "Mu Qing wanted to refuse, but slowly hesitated under Li Cuilian's persuasion. Thinking of his ambition and Jiujiu's contemptuous words that he was just a poor scholar, Mu Qing clenched his fists. After a moment, he finally gave in to reality," I promise you. "
Seeing that Mu Qing had finally agreed, Li Cuilian let out a long sigh of relief, and a smile finally appeared on her face.
When Ru Si went back, Mu Qing sent her back.
After staying in the brothel for so many years, Ru Si had saved up a lot of money. After redeeming herself, she could still live a wealthy life for the rest of her life. Now, she lived in a courtyard house that she bought a long time ago.
The courtyard wasn't very big, but it was very exquisite. Not to mention, there were servants in Ru Si's courtyard. It was obviously the life of a pampered young lady.
When they arrived at the courtyard, Ru Si held Mu Qing's hand and whispered, "After you and I get married, you and your mother can move in with me."
Sensing that Mu Qing's expression was a little ugly, Ru Si explained, "I don't mean to dislike you. It's just that it's noisy and not conducive to your study and writing."
Ru Si's every word was for his own sake. Even if it hurt his self-esteem, Mu Qing still nodded in agreement.
After Mu Qing left, a smile appeared on Ru Si's face.
Because of Li Cuilian's urging, Mu Qing and Ru Si quickly got married. But because of Ru Si's status and Mu Qing's grudge, the two only invited a few good friends to the wedding.
After the banquet ended, the drunk Mu Qing was sent back to her room.
Mu Qing lifted the veil and saw the beautiful face under it, but he didn't have any romantic thoughts. Mu Qing looked at Ru Si and said after a moment, "I'm tired today. Let's sleep."
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