Doomed to be Cannon Fodder

Chapter 253: Nobody Is A Better Schemer Than The Old Madame

Bai Xiangxiu asked her question out of curiosity. She couldn’t help but notice that the smile on the old madame’s face was a little sinister. In fact, it bore a lot of resemblance to Long Heng’s smile.

The old madame asked, “Have you finished preparing the enslavement paper for Miss Lin?”

“Eh… Yes I have.” Bai Xiangxiu couldn’t help but feel a little uneasy, knowing that a human being could be bought and sold in this world.

The old madame reached her hand out, “Give it to me!”

“Oh. Understood,” Bai Xiangxiu had Xiaoshi fetch the enslavement paper and handed it over to the old madame. This was a piece of paper that could decide a person’s fate. Bai Xiangxiu couldn’t help but wonder what the old madame would decide to do with it. “Mother, are you planning to sell this agreement to Minister Lin?”

We could do this and make Minister Lin owe us a favor. We should set the price a bit high though. However, both Long Heng and the old madame both stared at her. Bai Xiangxiu could tell that mother and son were looking at her oddly.

“You want to return this to Minister Lin? He probably wouldn’t dare to take it even if we hand it to him. Having a daughter like that is more like a curse.”

“But… It’s his daughter after all.” Moreover, Minister Lin really treats this particular daughter well.

“It would be better not to have a daughter like this.” The old madame looked at the enslavement paper and said, “Sun-mama, look for a brothel-keeper that you are acquainted with and ask her which brothel in the capital needs a new worker. Of course, we’re only talking about a second-class courtesan.”

Courtesans in brothels were segregated by class. A first-class courtesan was multi-talented and did more than just sleep with the customers. Even the men that wanted to spend time with these courtesans would have to be knowledgeable and have a high status. A second-class courtesan was an entirely different story altogether. Their customers were there only for carnal pleasures. There would be all sorts of men visiting them, but men of high status would rarely visit. People only visited them to fulfill their desires and would never show them any pity and love. Who wouldn’t do whatever they pleased after spending their hard earned money? Because of that, life for these second-class courtesans were quite difficult indeed.

Bai Xiangxiu naturally knew about these things as she’d lived in this world for quite some time already. She couldn’t help but tremble at how ruthless the old madame was. It’d be impossible for the female lead to escape from her fate after sending her to such a place. Doing this would be like a slap at the emperor’s face too. He’d definitely feel the slap even though he was all the way in the palace. No matter what happened, Miss Lin had still once been his woman. What would the men think when they were sleeping with this second-class courtesan? Would they think that they’re the emperor too?

Bai Xiangxiu’s grinned when she realized this fact, “Mother, you’re so evi-… I mean, this is a great idea!”

The old madame was speechless. It’s one thing to be happy, but why show it on your face? What would others say when they see you like this? The old madame handed over the paper to Sun-mama. “Sell her for a high price. Five thousand taels at minimum. People there should know her value. They’ll never earn a loss with her around. Give the money to the princess consort after you’re done for her to fortify her body.”

Bai Xiangxiu was a little overwhelmed by the sudden good treatment. “Old Madame, many thanks for your great favor.”

Why does this sum of money feel a bit like a hot potato? But it makes me feel so happy at the same time! I’m feeling so conflicted!

Long Heng looked as stern as usual, but the edge of his mouth was slightly raised. As expected, his mother was experienced and wise enough to find a suitable way to handle the matter when they were at loss for what to do.

They didn’t talk about much else as the old madame had just returned home. Each family member went back to their own room to rest after they had a sumptuous meal. Bai Xiangxiu even took special care of Lin Qianzi by having the servants to clean her up and cure her illnesses. After all, Lin Qianzi wouldn’t be able to fetch a high price if she was all sickly and dirty. So this is why people say that evilness spreads like a disease.