After the system ran, I took off with my family

Chapter 323 Selling Oneself

Chen Huai tried to smooth things over, "No matter what, this young master saved many lives. He is truly a hero from a young age."

Hu San also quickly agreed, "Yes, yes, if it weren't for Brother Lin San, we would be in danger today."

Gu Xun snorted lightly and said nothing, but his gaze still fell on Lin Shuyue from time to time.

Lin Shuyue ignored his gaze and drank her hot tea calmly.

After sitting for about an incense stick of time, Chen Huai and Gu Xun stood up and said goodbye.

After the two men mounted their horses, Gu Xun's followers came out from the dark corner and followed Gu Xun silently, while the yamen runners had already returned to the city with the bandits.

Hu San stood with his hands behind his back and watched them leave. When they were far away, he let out a long sigh.

"Finally he left. This Mr. Chen is really talkative."

Lin Shuyue smiled. Just now, Mr. Chen almost took off Hu San's underwear.

"Brother Lin, please stop making fun of Old Hu. I'm just a rough guy. I hate dealing with these scholars, let alone those scholars who are officials. They have a lot of tricks in their minds. You can't be sure if they say something wrong, they'll be exposed."

Hu San's beard twitched, and he looked frightened.

However, thinking of the "big shot" beside Master Chen, Hu San was a little worried: "Brother Lin, I see that young master is quite interested in your skills. Will it cause you trouble?"

"Brother Hu San, don't worry. That young man was just curious for a moment." Lin Shuyue shook her head.

Maybe they will forget about it in the blink of an eye. Why would they have nothing better to do than to cause trouble for you?

Besides, her name and appearance were fake, so he couldn't find anything even if he tried to investigate.

On the official road, Chen Huai rode his horse to Gu Huai's side and said respectfully, "Sir, it will probably be dawn before we get back to the county town. You've been tired all night. Why don't you rest in the backyard of the county government office for a day before continuing on your journey?"

Gu Huai frowned slightly. "There are still other bandit camps in Lion Mountain that have not been eliminated. I will stay in the county for two more days. Don't bother Mr. Chen with where to stay. I will make my own arrangements."

After saying that, he squeezed his legs against the horse's belly and walked ahead.

Chen Huai looked at the back of this noble man in confusion, and was overjoyed when he came to his senses. With the help of those around this noble man, wouldn't it be easy to flatten Lion Mountain?

The next day, Lin Shuyue opened her eyes to the sound of birds chirping.

She rubbed her brows. Sometimes being able to understand animal language is not a good thing, especially birds. They are all talkative and can talk about anything.

No one in the caravan got enough rest last night. When they woke up, the sun had already climbed over the mountain.

After a simple meal, the team headed towards Yian County.

Yi'an County is a large county with a large population and the county town is quite prosperous.

After entering the city, Hu San found an inn closest to the city gate to facilitate the caravan's entry and exit.

Lin Shuyue declined Hu San's invitation and took Qinghe and Qingzhi to the city center.

Before they parted, Hu San stuffed a small box into her arms, saying it was a thank-you gift. Lin Shuyue accepted it after a brief hesitation.

They found an inn in the city center and stayed there. After resting for a morning, the master and his two servants began to stroll around the city.

"Sir, there's nothing to see here. It feels similar to Luochuan County, but with more people."

Qingzhi glanced at the street stalls with a lack of interest and muttered.

Lin Shuyue smiled and tapped Qingzhi's head, "Don't be anxious, we've only been here for a short time."

As he was speaking, there was a sudden commotion from the front.

Looking closely, I saw a group of people gathered in front of me, and I could hear a woman crying in the crowd.

Lin Shuyue was curious, so she pulled Qinghe and Qingzhi and squeezed in.

I saw a thin girl being pulled by several burly men with fat faces. A woman next to her had a bitter look on her face and tears in her eyes, as if she wanted to go forward but didn't dare.

The girl's face was covered with tears as she begged desperately, "Please, let me go. We will pay you back. Please give me a few more days."

The leading man spat impatiently: "Bah, I've already given you half a month, that's merciful enough.

Stop talking nonsense, it's only right to pay back your debts.

If you want to blame someone, blame your damn father. It was he who pawned you off to our gambling house.

If I didn't think you were pretty and could fetch some money if sold to Jinluoge, I wouldn't be happy about it."

When the girl heard this, she cried even harder. She struggled to break free from the man's hand, threw herself in front of the woman who was wiping her tears, hugged her legs and begged in pain.

"Mother, please save me! I don't want to be sold. I can earn money to pay back my father. I can go to the mountains to dig herbs and sell them to pay back the debt. I can also collect firewood and sell it to pay back the debt. Mother, please don't let them take me away. Please..."

The woman covered her chest and cried even harder. She turned her head away and didn't look at her daughter.

"Xiu'er, mother... mother doesn't want to sell you, but they want to chop off your father's hands and capture Xiaobao to pay the money. Mother can't do anything about it. I feel sorry for you..."

"mother!"

Xiu'er wailed and stared at the woman with wide eyes in disbelief.

After coming to her senses, she said in a daze, "So, you knew all along that Dad had pawned me off to the gambling den? And you brought me to the county town today on purpose?"

"I'm not... I don't know... Xiu'er, I..."

The woman shook her head vigorously, then cruelly pried her daughter's hands apart bit by bit, and turned away without looking at her.

Seeing this, those ferocious men rolled up their sleeves and were about to grab Xiu'er.

The leading man kindly explained, "Don't blame us for being cruel. My brothers and I need to eat too. The deed clearly states that if you can't pay the money, we'll use our house and daughter as collateral. Your father put his handprint on it."

After saying this, he shook the deed in his hand.

Xiu'er seemed to be heartbroken. She stared blankly at the woman's back, tears falling down her face.

The people around looked reluctant, but no one dared to step forward to stop it. They were just ordinary people, and no one dared to provoke the people in the gambling house.

"This mother is so cruel..."

"Alas, we are all miserable. We can save our daughter but not our son, so we have no choice but to give up our daughter."

The onlookers were talking about it, some scolded the woman for being cruel, while others agreed with her actions.

At this time, someone in the crowd suggested: "Girl, if you ask me, you might as well sell yourself and become a slave in a wealthy family. Although you will lose your freedom, at least you can survive.

If all else fails, just ask a kindhearted person passing by to buy you out and use the money to pay off your debts. It's better than being dragged off to that filthy place."

After hearing this, Xiu'er's eyes lit up with a glimmer of hope.

She looked around, plopped to her knees, and cried out, "Is there any kindhearted person who can save me? I can wash clothes and cook, and do a lot of housework. Please buy me."