Even those who didn't understand her family's situation couldn't help but feel sympathy for her after hearing Lamei's cries. This woman didn't care about her own life for her sister.
Zhao Wanjin frowned and asked in a low voice, "I can understand your difficulties, but you and I have never met before. I also don't know if the situation you said is true or not."
Lamei nodded and wiped her tears, "I don't blame you for asking this. I was indeed rude. My surname is Yu and my name is Shifang. My parents opened a brush and ink shop to support me and my sister. Although we weren't rich, our days were peaceful and beautiful.
"Who knew that later on, I met Young Master Gao. Young Master Gao was the only son of the local historian. He had some power and often did some despicable things, including kidnapping women.
"At first, he came to my shop for no reason and insisted on seeing me before he was willing to leave. No matter if my father rejected him politely or sternly, it was useless in front of Young Master Gao. Young Master Gao even ordered people to climb over the wall to my courtyard and kidnap me. Fortunately, they were bitten out by the big dog we raised … "
"Young Master Gao tried a few times but failed, so he came to my house to harass us even more. We were annoyed and planned to sell our shop and leave here. Who knew that my family would be involved in a lawsuit. They insisted that my father killed someone. My father was an honest person. In this life, he would feel guilty for a few days even if he killed a chicken. How could he kill someone? He refused to admit his guilt and was forced to confess. He was beaten to death on the spot! When my mother heard the news, she fainted on the spot. After lying down for a few days, she also passed away, leaving us two sisters behind! "
When Yu Shifang said this, her tears fell like rain. She almost couldn't speak clearly due to her sobbing.
As she spoke, the hearts of everyone in the room became heavy. Even the girls who were playing the zither and singing outside the room were filled with sorrow.
Which girl who was sold here didn't have a bitter account in their heart?
Yu ShiFang cried for a long time before she continued, "The yamen convicted my father and ordered us to compensate the deceased's orphan and widow's Sun Clan. They confiscated our family's shop and said that we didn't have enough money. In the end, they forcefully sold me and my younger sister to Yi Cui Pavilion. I didn't want to obey, so they used my sister to threaten me … Lord, what this little girl said is all true. If there's even half a word of falsehood, then let me be struck by lightning and die a horrible death! After death, you will be sent to the eighteenth level of hell, never to be reincarnated! "
After swearing the oath, Yu Shifang realized that she had spoken too harshly. She was afraid that the nobles would feel unlucky, so she forced herself to squeeze out a smile. "I don't ask for your forgiveness. I'm already like this. Anyway, it's already like this. But my little sister is still young! I can't let my sister be ruined here. Even if she had to go out and beg for food, it would be better than this! I beg you, Sir, please save my sister! Save my sister! "
As Yu ShiFang spoke, she kowtowed to the three of them. Because she used too much force, it didn't take long for a bruise to appear on her forehead.
Qin Yining had heard Yu ShiFang's statement and confirmed that what she said was the same as what Master Zhong had investigated. His desire to save her became even more resolute.
She glanced at Zhao Wanjin. Zhao Wanjin immediately understood and said, "I understand. You can get up first."
Yu ShiFang's forehead was bruised, and her face was covered in tears. She didn't receive a definite answer, so she was very anxious. She really hoped that the people in front of her would nod their heads and agree. However, she also knew that they were neither relatives nor friends, and they didn't owe her anything. Looking at these people's appearances, she guessed that they came from wealthy families. Their families wouldn't lack servants, and they might not even take a liking to an eight year old girl. Moreover, redeeming an eight year old girl from here was many times more expensive than buying someone from a human trafficker. If they lacked servants, wouldn't they find a human trafficker to choose someone with a clean background?
Thinking of this, Yu ShiFang's heart turned cold. She understood that she couldn't continue to pester them, and she couldn't force others to help her just because she was pitiful.
Yu ShiFang closed her eyes in despair and bowed deeply, saying, "This little girl doesn't know any better and has caused trouble for these sirs in a moment of desperation. Please don't take offense. "After saying this, she stood up and retreated to a corner behind them to tidy herself up.
Zhao Wanjin and Zhao Yinuo both sighed. Although they were once bandits who ruled over a mountain, they firmly believed that even bandits had their own principles and had never harmed an honest commoner. If their brothers on the mountain found out about what Young Master Gao had done, they would be criticized for the rest of their lives.
Therefore, when they saw that Yu ShiFang was being tactful and disheartened, the two of them simultaneously looked towards Qin Yining.
Qin Yining had already made up his mind to save Yu ShiFang, so he naturally nodded.
Zhao Wanjin quietly let out a sigh of relief and called out, "Miss Yu, you …"
Before he could finish speaking, he heard a commotion outside the door. The brothel keeper's sticky voice with a hint of helplessness and fear could be heard from the other side of the door.
"… Aiyo, Young Master Gao, please don't say that. We wouldn't dare!"
"Wouldn't dare? This young master has already said that Miss Lamei will be this young master's sooner or later. Sooner or later, I will have to redeem her. I gave you the money and you promised me. Why are you going back on your words? "The one who questioned her was a slightly sharp male voice.
The brothel keeper said, "Young Master, you must be joking. No matter how unsightly this place is, we still have to open our doors to do business. Otherwise, would the girls in the brothel be starving? You are a magnanimous person, so please be understanding. Moreover, Lamei is only here to accompany you to drink a cup of wine and sing a small song. No one wants to spend the night with her. Lamei is still being kept for you! "
"Your mother's fart!"
Following the man's scolding, the door to the private room was kicked open.
The sound of the door being kicked open was so loud that it scared the girls playing music outside into screaming and fleeing in all directions.
Zhao Wanjin's eyes instantly flashed with excitement. He rubbed his palms together and suddenly stood up. He lifted the bead curtain and went outside.
"What is it? Could it be that this young master has entered the wrong room?" As she spoke, she looked at Young Master Gao from head to toe. She saw that he had an ordinary face with oily hair and a powdered face. He wore a large cloak with a fur collar and a warm hat. There was even a pink palace flower on the brim of the hat. His appearance was as gaudy as gaudy could be.
Young Master Gao sneered. He crossed his arms and raised his head to look at Zhao Wanjin who was much taller than him. He sneered, "This young master was wondering what kind of powerful person you were. Turns out you are just a nameless thing."
The brothel keeper was so frightened that her entire body trembled. Just as she was about to introduce Zhao Wanjin, she was interrupted by Young Master Gao.
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