CHAPTER 6
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A eunuch?
A eunuch is what?
A guy without roots is called a eunuch.
This caused Old LadyShufen to become silent.
It was the first she had heard of a real eunuch in all the years she had lived.
Yilin said, "Mom, my cousin is also getting older. He is over fifty this year, which is somewhat older than Jinbao. What do you think about selling Yangyang over to him?" after observing Old LadyShufen becoming silent.
Yilin's remarks were intended to delve into Yongqiang's and Old LadyShufen's sentiments regarding Ni Yang.
The elderly lady said: "We should sell! Of course, we should sell! It's 200 yuan! How could we miss this opportunity to fortune!"
Yongqiang made a contribution: 'Right, right, right! Mom is right. We can't miss this opportunity to fortune! Where is your cousin now? We have to send over this money-losing thing immediately! It's just wasting food at home every day and being an eyesore!'
Of course, 200 yuan is more significant than this money-losing item!
In any case, what is a money-losing venture?
Yilin chuckled and responded: "Alright, alright, alright, since you and Mom agree, Jinbao, we will visit my cousin's house tomorrow. After all, it's 200 yuan. My cousin will also come to see the person. Otherwise, he will not feel at ease."
Mingyue Made a small squint.
That elderly bachelor also arrived, I seem to recall from my past life.
However, Mingyue believed Yilin's falsehood that the elderly man was only paying a visit to the family at the time.
She detested not being more suspicious at the time.
The elderly lady laughed: "It's normal to check! I'll make that money-losing thing tidy up well tomorrow. We won't disappoint your cousin."
"Mom, you'll have a lot of troubles then," Yilin said with a nod.
"What's there to worry about, Jing? You are the one who has worked hard," Old LadyShufen chuckled.
"Mom, do you think I'm really carrying a boy in my stomach?" Yilin asked afterward.
Old LadyShufen responded, "Of course it's true! The immortal has said it. Would they be lying? Jing, stay home and cultivate your foetus properly. Give birth to a boy for ourShufen family as soon as possible!"
Yilin gave a timid nod.
Without realising it, it had begun to rain outside.
It was difficult to tell if the droplets on Xiumei's face were tears or rain.
She was tricked.
It was a real trick on her.
She had been so badly duped.
Over the years, she worked as an ox and a horse for theShufen family, took on the dirtiest and most exhausting tasks at home, served her in-laws and husband, did not object to the beatings, and never voiced any complaints.
She never hated anyone, not even when she was eating pig food and dressing in the worst possible clothes!
However, she was now rewarded with this result.
"Boom--"
Very scary was the sound of thunder resounding from the horizon.
Xiumei cast his gaze upward. She was unable to Schaufenster any strength because her body was so weak.
How ought she to proceed?
Now what should she do?
She is going to sell her daughter.
Her spouse deceived her.
She doesn't belong in this world.
Why does she live such a sad life?
Xiumei just wanted to cry out.
Mingyue asked Xiumei, "Mom, are you okay?" His calmness was astounding, and his attractive, clear face remained expressionless.
Xiumei bit her lower lip and stuttered, "I'm...I'm fine..." She had a horribly pale face.
Xiumei was ushered to sit beneath the firewood room by Ni Yang, who sighed and said, "Mom, don't cry. A woman's fate is in her own hands, crying won't solve anything."
With a tight embrace, Xiumei sobbed, "Yangyang, I'm sorry, I failed you. I'm not capable, I couldn't protect you! I'm sorry, I'm sorry!"
Xiumei sobbed uncontrollably.
"Mom, we can't stay in this home anymore; staying here only means death. Let's get a divorce," Mingyuesaid, giving Xiumei a gentle pat on the back.
Get a second divorce.
Could she actually get a divorce, though?
She is a mother of two kids. How will she live in the future if she gets divorced?
Furthermore, a divorced woman will be denigrated.
Where would they go if they got divorced?
Xiumei was at a loss on how to respond to Mingyue.
How on earth would they make it without a man?
Xiumei dared not get divorced, even if it meant death.
It's very hard to persuade a woman to get a divorce in this feudal age.
Mingyue Went on to say, "Mom, if you are unwilling to divorce, my younger sister will end up the same as me when she grows up. They will sell her to a eunuch. Afterward, Yilin will be the mistress of this house, and there will be no place for us here, Mom, wake up!"
Something eunuch....
She would sell her daughter to a eunuch.
Xiumei's expression goes white.
This is not possible.
She has a duty to defend her two daughters, even if it means sacrificing her own life.
Xiumei stops sobbing and clenches a wooden stick.
Mingyue sobbed, "Mom, can I beg you? I really don't want to marry a eunuch, I really don't want to," as she observed Xiumei's emotional shifts.
When Xiumei heard Mingyue Sobbing, his heart clenched painfully.
Xiumei embraced Mingyueand wept, saying, "Yangyang, stop crying, stop crying. I'll listen to you, I'll listen to you..."
"Mom, youShufenst start to stand up from now on! Don't worry, I will take you and my younger sister away from here!" Mingyue Said, a small smile forming at the corners of his lips.
Mingyue’s charming peach blossom eyes gleamed in the night light, outshining all of the stars.
Xiumei nodded firmly, as though this was the first time she had ever seen her daughter.
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In an instant, the day began with a sharp crowing of a rooster.
The fresh scent of a freshly fallen rain filled the air as the sun slowly rose in the east.
In the kitchen, Xiumei was preparing breakfast.
TheShufen family was not home this morning, and the scent of fried eggs in sesame oil, or "Yangyang," filled the tiny kitchen.
Xiumei gave the Mingyuea wave.
Then Mingyue said, "Mom."
Taking two fried eggs from the pot, Xiumei said, "Eat these quickly."
Xiumei had finally realised after a night of contemplation; she would no longer be so stupid.
"Mom, what about you?" Mingyue asked with a smile.
The reply from Xiumei was, "Don't worry, Mom's already eaten. These two are saved for you."
It was the tastiest thing Xiumei had ever eaten, even though it was just two fried eggs. She was never even able to taste meat when she was living with the Shufen family.
Mingyue ate the two fried eggs after nodding.
Xiumei swiftly cleaned the dishes after supper, and Mingyueleft.
Xiumei was always trustworthy and obedient; nobody in theShufen household would ever discover that she had been sneaking eggs.
Mingyue Stayed inside to play.
She needed to do something far more crucial.
She recalled a high-ranking official and his secretary travelling to the countryside for inspection work.
She could get assistance from the official!
Normally, Mingyue wouldn't recall the inspection duties of such an official with such clarity.
However, because the official came across bandits on the road, he was repeatedly stabbed by them. The official and his secretary perished in the absence of prompt first aid!
There was quite a stir after that incident, and people began to fear.
Mingyue hastily followed the path from her memory, and as she approached a thicket, she noticed two people sitting beside the road.
A puddle of blood was visible on the floor.
Upon spotting Ni Yang, one of them stumbled andShufenttered, "Little comrade, over here, over here!"
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