The two sons were waiting for money to save their lives. Although Mrs. Jiang thought the price was too low, she had to respond: "Sell, sell, sell! Of course I have to sell! Let's sign the contract now!"
Yabozi was used to this kind of business of buying people, so she brought a pen and paper with her and wrote the contract on the spot. There was an eye-catching note on it: both the person and the goods were settled, and there was no further involvement!
The contract was made in triplicate, with one copy kept in the Jiang family and one in the hands of Mrs. Ya. The last copy must be handed over to the Yamen office responsible for household registration to avoid any confusion in the future.
The formalities were completed and it was already evening.
Mrs. Jiang finally smiled after receiving the heavy eighty taels of silver. With this money, she could put some money in the cell and ask the doctor to treat her two sons' injuries.
Jiang Ningxue had a fever, her mind was dizzy, her legs were weak, she hadn't eaten anything all day, and she didn't even have the strength to stand up.
No matter how hard-hearted Mrs. Ya was, she still felt that Jiang Ningxue was too pitiful, so she opened her mouth and said, "Bring her a bowl of hot soup, let her drink it, and she will have some strength to walk."
Old Mrs. Jiang was not happy: "I've sold everything. She's no longer a member of our Jiang family. Why are you making hot soup? Take her away quickly!"
Yabozi rolled her eyes in anger and pulled Jiang Ningxue away.
Jiang Ningxue staggered a few steps and almost fell.
When Jiang Ningxue walked out of Jiang's house, she tried her best to turn back.
Old Mrs. Jiang touched the silver in her hand happily without even looking at her. That greedy and contemptible smile made Jiang Ningxue's heart ache, and tears welled up again.
Yabozi's voice rang in her ears: "What's the use of crying! This is your life, you have to accept it! From now on, they are no longer your relatives, don't worry about them anymore."
"Don't worry, I have found a good buyer for you. I will send you there tonight. When you meet the master, you have to be more honest..."
Is she really going to be sold into a brothel?
Jiang Ningxue's whole body was as frozen as ice, and there was no trace of warmth anymore. Not long after walking, she closed her eyes and fainted completely.
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I do not know how long it has been.
Jiang Ningxue finally regained consciousness and opened her eyes with difficulty. Her eyes were blurry and lifeless. After a while, she slowly regained focus.
A delicate girl dressed as a maid in a blue dress appeared in front of her, her attitude was quite gentle: "You finally woke up!"
Jiang Ningxue moved her lips, her voice dry and weak: "Where is this?"
"This is Xie's Mansion," the little maid said with a smile, "My name is Cong Yu. You are so lucky. The lady has already bought you as a maid."
Jiang Ningxue's reaction was a little slow: "Girl? This is not a brothel?"
Cong Yu's face immediately darkened: "Don't talk nonsense! This is Xie's Mansion, and you will be Miss Third's maid from now on."
"You have some skin injuries all over your body. When you were unconscious, I already cleaned and applied medicine on you, and also changed you into a set of clean clothes."
"There are hot porridge and steamed buns here. Eat your fill first, and then follow me to see the lady."
Jiang Ningxue couldn't figure out what was going on for a moment. She was very hungry at this time. She smelled the aroma of white porridge and steamed buns and couldn't help but swallow her saliva. She struggled to get up and get out of bed.
Congyu couldn't stand it anymore and stretched out his hand to help her.
Jiang Ningxue ate three steamed buns and three bowls of hot porridge in a row. She wanted to eat a fourth one, but was stopped by Cong Yu: "Don't fill up your stomach. Eat slowly in the future."
Jiang Ningxue retracted her hand in silence. Her stomach was full and her body had strength. At least she had the strength to stand up: "Should I go see the master now?"
No matter what, being sold as a maid is much better than being sold into a brothel.
Being able to have a full stomach and not being scolded or beaten is much better than staying in the Jiang family.
I just don’t know where this Xie Mansion is? Who is the third young lady Cong Yukou mentioned? Why did I buy her today by such a coincidence?
Congyu saw that Jiang Ningxue's face was full of confusion, but she did not explain: "I will take you to see the lady."
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Jiang Ningxue followed Cong Yu silently.
The wound on his body was still hurting, and it was even more painful when he moved the wound while walking. Fortunately, Cong Yu was very considerate and deliberately slowed down his pace. Jiang Ningxue endured the pain and reluctantly followed.
It was already dark, but there were lanterns hanging everywhere. Jiang Ningxue didn't dare to look around, but she also noticed that Xie's Mansion was a wealthy place.
Congyu stood outside the study and knocked on the door softly.
A very sweet girl's voice sounded: "Come in."
Cong Yu answered yes and pushed the door open. Jiang Ningxue stood outside the door in a daze, not daring to move. Cong Yu could only turn around and said, "You come in too, the lady wants to see you."
Jiang Ningxue lowered her head and stepped into the spacious and bright study.
She didn't dare to raise her head and only noticed two eyes falling on her. Her heart was beating so fast that it almost jumped out of her chest.
After a moment, the third lady calmly said: "Raise your head."
Jiang Ningxue was nervous and scared, and raised her head stiffly.
A beautiful girl's face came into view.
This third lady is younger than she imagined, and her appearance is extremely beautiful... Wait, why does this third lady look familiar?
Jiang Ningxue had a good memory and quickly remembered where she had seen this face. She couldn't help but be surprised: "Are you a student of Lianchi Academy?"
Moreover, he was also a student of her mother, Mrs. Yang!
More than two months ago, Mrs. Jiang went to make a scene outside Lianchi Academy, and this girl had appeared. More than half a month ago, this girl was also among the students watching.
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For a moment, Jiang Ningxue was so blessed that she blurted out: "Did my mother ask you to buy me? Where is my mother? Where is she?"
Xie Mingxi raised her eyebrows slightly and said calmly: "When I buy you, I will be your master. From now on, you will be the maid of the Xie family and have nothing to do with the Jiang family."
"As for Master Yang, if she wants to buy you back, she will have to spend money."
"I bought you for one hundred and twenty taels of silver. I will wait until Master Yang saves enough money."
Jiang Ningxue: "..."
Jiang Ningxue's mind was in confusion, and her first reaction was: "I only sold it for eighty taels of silver, why did it become one hundred and twenty taels now?"
This question is really stupid!
Cong Yu secretly rolled her eyes and couldn't help but interject: "Ya Laozi bought you for eighty taels and then resold it to the lady. How can you not make money in the process?"
The fact is that Xie Mingxi has already promised Mrs. Ya to buy Jiang Ningxue at a high price. Otherwise, how could Mrs. Ya be willing to pay a high price to buy Jiang Ningxue?
At this time, a pretty girl could be bought for only forty or fifty taels of silver. Old Mrs. Jiang inquired and knew the "market situation", so she couldn't wait to sell Jiang Ningxue at a high price of eighty taels of silver, lest Mrs. Ya would regret it.
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Jiang Ningxue stood there blankly.
The ruthless faces of the Jiang family flashed in my mind, and my mother's eyes full of love and tears flashed.
One hundred and twenty taels! You have to save it for a year even if you don’t eat or drink!
She broke my mother's heart, is she still willing to buy her back? (To be continued)
