Chapter 39
Li Qingge has read many Qingchuan novels, and those complicated palace struggles and delicate emotional entanglements are like exquisite paintings, slowly unfolding in her mind. Regarding the matters mentioned in it about the fifth daughter of the emperor, she was very knowledgeable and kept every detail in mind. At this moment, she was in this unfamiliar environment, and her heart couldn't help but ripples: "Isn't that girl gone long ago? Why did she come to this world again?" Her eyes were full of doubts and confusion. As if he was looking for a reasonable explanation to appease his uneasy heart.
【There are so many twists and turns in the middle that you can’t tell clearly for a while, just know that you are now the fifth princess born from the descendant! 】The voice of the system sounded in my mind, with a hint of unquestionable authority.
Li Qingge frowned, trying to make sense of this sudden change. She looked around and saw the dim lights swaying in the small woodshed, lengthening the figures of the people, adding a bit of a strange atmosphere. Her eyes fell on the trapped girls. They either bowed their heads and cried, or looked helplessly to the sky. Every look in their eyes revealed deep despair.
【The system has been activated. Please quickly choose a life template. If you procrastinate and do not choose, I will say goodbye to you and find a new owner! ] The system's urging sound sounded again, with a hint of impatience.
Li Qingge took a deep breath, knowing that she had no way out. Her eyes became firm, as if she had already made a decision: "I choose the second one!" Although her voice was soft, it revealed an unquestionable determination.
The decision to rebel and become king was not an impulsive decision. In her mind, she already had a clear plan. She is a girl who grew up in the new era, and the concept of equality between men and women has long been engraved in her bones. Those old ideas that men are superior to women and that husbands are the guide to wives are all nonsense in her opinion. She thought of the history books she had read, about the Gulun princesses born to empresses. Even if they had noble status, they had to share their husbands with other women when they got married. She cannot accept this kind of life. She is not willing to share her toothbrush or husband with others. This is her bottom line. I would rather die to keep this self-esteem.
Moreover, her biological mother, Nala, has fallen out of favor. She thought of Emperor Qianlong described in those Qing Dynasty novels. In his heart, he only had his Bai Yueguang Fucha family, and the only daughters he loved were Princess Hejing and the old girl Hexiao. A princess without the love of her father, even if she recognizes her ancestors, will just marry anyone in the future. If she is unlucky, she will have to marry far away. She would never accept this fate.
Furthermore, the feudal monarchy at the time of Qianlong was almost coming to an end. Instead of competing with his mother and other women for favor in the palace, it would be better to relax his mind and become the king himself. She imagined herself standing on a high tower, overlooking the thousands of subjects at her feet. The feeling of being in control of everything made her yearn for it.
Besides, Qianlong was a very respectable person. If he knew that his daughter had fallen into the world of prostitution, even if she was innocent, not only would he not recognize her, but he might even kill her for the sake of the royal family. This kind of ruthless royal rules made her feel chilly. She doesn't want to be a victim of this rule, she wants to change her destiny.
Finally, the first industrial revolution is coming, and the world is about to change. She thought of the humiliating history in modern times. If you fell behind, you would be beaten. This was a bloody lesson. She can't let this happen again. She wants to fight for a better future for her country and her nation.
Although she knew that the road to rebellion and becoming king was very difficult. If she failed, she would not even be able to find a place to bury her bones, but she still plunged into it. Her eyes shone with determination, as if she had seen the dawn of the future.
【Ding! You have chosen, this system has now become a queen system! ] The system's voice sounded again, with a hint of approval.
【Newbie gift packs are being distributed, do you want to get them? ] The system's tone became gentle, as if to encourage her.
Li Qingge was worried about how to solve the problem at hand. When she heard this, she quickly replied: "Take it!" There was a hint of eagerness and expectation in her voice.
【bite! Received successfully! ] There is a hint of joy in the system's voice.
[Congratulations on getting the three-piece gift package: Jiang Yuyan’s peerless martial arts, 10,000 white horse troops and 1,000 artillery pieces! ] The system's voice was full of surprises and congratulations.
Jiang Yuyan’s peerless martial arts? When Li Qingge heard this, he was so frightened that he took a breath of air. This reward is really generous. Who is Jiang Yuyan? She is the super female villain with innocent bangs who kills nearly all the protagonists. She is the female character with the highest martial arts value in martial arts dramas, and no one can compare with her. People like Tianshan Tongmao, Lin Chaoying, and Shi Guanyin were all far behind her. Li Qingge felt an indescribable excitement and joy in her heart. She seemed to have seen the day when she would become the best player in the world.
She closed her eyes and felt the power surging inside her body. It was Jiang Yuyan's peerless martial arts flowing through her body, giving her unprecedented strength and confidence. She knew that with this power, she would be the best in the world. Even gods and Buddhas could not stop her, and no one could defeat her!
There are also the 10,000 White Horse Army. According to the system, they are an elite force created by the cheating hero in a certain historical time travel novel. Although there are not many in number, they are all ruthless characters who can fight one against a hundred. They are unstoppable and unstoppable wherever they go. The brave and fearless army seemed to have appeared before Li Qingge's eyes. They were riding white horses, holding spears, charging into the battle, and they were invincible.
Her heart is full of expectations and longing. She knows she still has a long way to go, but she is ready. She must use her wisdom and courage to create a future of her own. She wants to become the queen of this era and let everyone remember her name - Li Qingge!
After all, the thousands of modern new artillery pieces are arranged neatly, like a forest of steel, exuding a cold and powerful aura, and they are really infinitely powerful. Whenever they are launched, the world seems to tremble, and the roaring sound makes people's hearts beat, and they are scared to death, as if the whole world is about to be swallowed up by this power.
When I think about the feudal monarchy, although the artillery technology of the Qianlong Dynasty was quite good, compared with the modern artillery provided by the system, it is simply a world of difference. Those ancient artillery are like children's toys, but these in front of you are artifacts that can shake the world. Li Qingge stood in front of these artillery pieces, his heart filled with endless pride and ambition.
With these powerful artillery, Li Qingge's path to becoming queen will naturally be much smoother. She seemed to have seen herself standing on the high tower, holding a scepter in hand, looking down at the thousands of subjects at her feet. The feeling of being in control of everything made her yearn for it. The gods who came from time-travel treated her very well! Giving her such an opportunity allowed her to write her own legend in this strange era.
In the blink of an eye, endless energy poured into Li Qingge's body like a tide. These energies, with an indescribable mystery and power, instantly spread throughout her body. She felt as if she had been reshaped, her muscles were stronger, her blood was new, and she was strengthening rapidly. This kind of power made her feel as if she could shake the world and control life and death.
Li Qingge closed his eyes and felt the surge of power. She felt that she was so powerful now that she could kill an elephant with just one palm. This powerful feeling made her happy and strengthened her belief. She wants to use this power on the right path to fight for a sky for herself and for women of this era.
She took a deep breath, sucked in all Jiang Yuyan's cultivation, exhaled the turbid air, and inhaled the clean air. Between inhaling and exhaling, she seemed to have some strange connection with heaven and earth. She opened her eyes. The originally dim eyes were now crystal clear, glowing faintly like pearls flowing. These eyes seem to be able to see through all hypocrisy and evil, making all sins invisible.
It is said that one general can make a thousand bones wither. The journey of becoming a queen is also long and difficult. Li Qingge knew that if he wanted to reach that height, he had to be careful step by step. She couldn't let any slack or neglect, otherwise she would fall into the abyss. However, she is not afraid. She has firm faith and strong strength, and she believes that she will be able to reach that height.
Now, what Li Qingge wants most is to avenge himself. She wanted to get rid of the madam and her gang, and burn down this filthy place where girls were forced into prostitution. She wants everyone to know that women are not weak to be bullied, they also have their own strength and dignity.
Li Qingge was decisive and was about to take action when suddenly Chai Men was pushed open. The dazzling sunlight shone in, seeming to illuminate the dark woodshed. However, the sunlight seemed to be blocked by an invisible force, and only some weak light could barely shine through.
"Why are you crying? It's really bad luck!" A fierce and cruel voice came in, breaking the tranquility in the woodshed.
"When you enter Baixiang Tower, you must behave peacefully." Another voice continued, his tone full of threats and intimidation.
"If you dare to cry again, I will beat you to death." This voice was cold and ruthless, as if it didn't take the lives of these girls seriously at all.
As the voice fell, a middle-aged man with a deer-like head and rat eyes, but a tall and majestic figure walked in. He was wearing gorgeous clothes, but the clothes could not hide the stench and evilness on his body. There was a cruel and cold smile on his face, as if it would burst out at any time and destroy everything.
Li Qingge knew this man. He was the Turtle Master of Baixiang House, a professional thug trained by the old bustard. He was cruel and notorious, and countless innocent girls suffered destruction and torture at his hands. It turned out that Li Qingge was beaten to death by him.
Seeing this fierce face, Li Qingge was filled with anger. Her eyes were fixed on him, as if she wanted to see everything about him and remember everything about him. She wanted to avenge herself and those innocent girls.
At this time, Mr. Turtle didn’t know that his death day had come. He walked straight to Li Qingge and cursed: "Mother Zhang wants to train you to be a courtesan, but you don't know what is good or bad. Do you really think you are some kind of chaste and martyr girl? Huh, after entering Baixiang Tower, no matter how pure and pure you were before, , in the end, you will end up being tasted by thousands of people. You should be smart as soon as possible, otherwise..."
Before he finished speaking, Li Qingge suddenly broke the hemp rope on his body. Her movements were quick and powerful, as if she was not restrained at all. She slapped Mr. Turtle on the face. The slap had a strong wind sound, as if it was going to destroy everything.
Pop!
A clear sound sounded, and the turtle man was beaten until stars appeared in his eyes, and blood spurted out. He never imagined that this girl who had been bullied by him would be so powerful. He exclaimed and wanted to retreat, but it was too late.
In the shocked eyes of all the girls, Li Qingge slapped him again. This slap was more violent than before, and half of Mr. Turtle's face was deformed. There was blood in his teeth and nostrils, and he screamed in pain. He struggled to get up, but Li Qingge didn't give him the chance at all.
She lightly pointed at his knee, and the strong finger force shot out like a bullet, shattering his kneecap in an instant. The turtle screamed again and fell to the ground. He struggled to get up, but Li Qingge snapped his fingers again and shattered his other intact kneecap.
The turtle man was lying on the ground, his mouth and eyes were crooked, and his face was covered in blood. He kept begging for mercy: "Xia Xia, spare my life! Xia Xia, spare my life! I won't dare next time!" His voice was full of fear and despair, as if he had seen his own end.
"You have offended your aunt and me, and you want to do it again? Humph!" Li Qingge sneered, her voice full of coldness and determination. She stretched out her right hand, and the wind in her palm made a sound, hitting Mr. Turtle directly on his chest. This palm of hers is called the 'Heart-Breaking Palm', and it is an extremely vicious palm power. As long as it is hit by this palm, the heart will instantly shatter and die.
When Mr. Turtle saw this palm, he was frightened to death. He wanted to avoid it, but it was too late. The palm had hit him hard on the chest. He only felt a sharp pain, and then his consciousness became blurred.
Li Qingge looked at Mr. Turtle lying on the ground without any pity in his heart. She knew that such a person did not deserve sympathy at all. She turned to look at the imprisoned girls, their eyes full of fear and uneasiness. Li Qingge took a deep breath, and then said slowly: "Don't be afraid, I am here to save you. From now on, you will never have to be bullied by such people again."
Her voice was gentle. And determination seemed to have a magical power that calmed the hearts of those girls. They looked at Li Qingge as if they saw hope and the future. They knew that this woman was their savior.
Li Qingge led these girls out of the woodshed, and their figures were particularly dazzling in the sun. She knows that she still has a long way to go, but with these artillery and power, she believes that she will be able to reach that height. She wants women of this era to know that they also have their own strength and dignity, and that they can also control their own destiny.
Those who have been hit by the Heart-Breaking Palm may be able to maintain a superficial calm at first, as if the power of the palm is just the breeze blowing on the face and cannot bring about any ripples. However, the good times did not last long, and the palm power hidden in the body suddenly woke up like a sleeping beast, and with the power of destroying the world, it suddenly wreaked havoc in the victim's body. All the bones in his body seemed to be broken by invisible force in an instant. The pain penetrated to the bone marrow and was unbearable. In the internal organs, the blood was like a flood that burst a bank, surging forward, as if it was going to dye every inch of the body red. And the heart felt as if it had been crushed by invisible hands. The pain was like a broken mirror that could not be repaired. The pain was so painful that it almost made people suffocate, as if the whole world collapsed at this moment.
Li Qingge stood there, his eyes burning, staring at the turtle man who fell on the ground. Her eyes were filled with deep-seated hatred and endless anger. This turtle man helped the emperor to commit cruelty and forced good girls into prostitution. Every evil deed he did was like a sharp knife that penetrated deeply into Li Qingge's heart. She swore that she would make this turtle man suffer a lot of torture and die in pain in order to relieve the hatred in her heart. Her fists were clenched and her nails dug into her palms, but she didn't even notice. That kind of hatred has penetrated deep into the bone marrow and cannot be removed.
The Turtle Master was knocked unconscious by Li Qingge's palm, and he fell to the ground, unaware of his identity. However, he didn't know that when he woke up, the real retribution had just begun. A cold light flashed in Li Qingge's eyes, and she knew that the suffering this Turtle Master had suffered was far from enough.
While Li Qingge was punishing Mr. Turtle, tens of thousands of soldiers in blood-clad clothes had already surrounded Baixiang Tower. They were holding long swords and had stern faces, as if they were the gods of death coming out of hell, carrying endless killing intent and destruction. Li Qingge felt their presence and felt a chill in his heart. She immediately ordered all exits to be blocked, so that the evil bustard and her thugs could not escape. Her voice was cold and firm, with unquestionable majesty.
At this time, Madam Zhang in Baixiang Tower did not know that a disaster was coming. She was sitting in front of the dressing table, proudly counting the money she earned from the auction of the courtesan's first night last night. Those silver notes and gold seemed to be endless glory and status in her eyes. She counted with excitement, and a proud smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. After counting the silver notes and gold, she carefully put them into a huanghuali box and hid them under the bed. The box seemed to be her lifeblood, hidden tightly for fear of being discovered.
Then, she twisted her fat waist and staggered out. Her face was covered with thick makeup, but it still couldn't cover up the traces of time and the ugliness in her heart. When she walked, the flesh on her body seemed to be shaking, as if it might fall off at any moment.
"Hello, Mother Zhang!" The two thugs guarding the door greeted her with a smile, with a flattering look on their face. They know that Ms. Zhang is their backer, and only by pleasing her can they gain a foothold in Baixianglou.
"Okay, okay, how about the new batch of girls?" Mrs. Zhang smiled and nodded, then asked. There was a hint of eagerness and anticipation in her voice. She knew that among the new girls, there were always some with outstanding looks who could bring her more wealth and status.
Among the new girls, she is most optimistic about a girl named Li Qingge. Although she was only thirteen years old and her body was not yet fully developed, her beauty was undeniable, her eyes were as bright as stars, and her teeth were as white as jade, just like the flower trees piled with snow, and blooming like hibiscus in the morning dew. Every time Mr. Zhang sees her, he can't help but admire her. She thought that as long as she dressed up well, this girl would be able to charm the officials, gentry and local tycoons, and even forget about her own mother.
Therefore, Mrs. Zhang regarded Li Qingge as a cash cow and paid special attention to her. She would often send people to send some clothes and jewelry, trying to make Li Qingge feel her "goodwill". However, Li Qingge never appreciated it. She knew that everything Zhang did was just to take advantage of her.
"That girl is very stubborn and still refuses to obey. But Uncle Zhang has gone. If he trains her, no matter how chaste a girl is, she will have to give in." A thug replied. There was a cruel smile on his face. He knew how ruthless Uncle Zhang was and that no matter how stubborn a girl was, she would become obedient under his hands.
He didn't expect that this girl's bones were so hard. If it were any other girl, she would have been so frightened that she cried and begged for mercy. But this Li Qingge seemed to have no fear and always stuck to his bottom line.
"This ungrateful little girl, if I starve her for two more days, I won't believe she can still be so stubborn." Mrs. Zhang said angrily, but she was very happy in her heart. She feels that girls with stronger bones have more personality. The beauties in Baixiang Tower are all gentle and gentle, and those stinky men have long been tired of them. Only this kind of pretty girl with personality and temper can arouse their desire to conquer and make them spend a lot of money.
Ms. Zhang was thinking proudly when she suddenly heard a loud bang and the door of Baixiang Tower was violently kicked open. The door seemed to have endured endless anger and power, and was kicked to pieces in an instant.
"You, who are you? How dare you come here to run wild? Don't you want to live?" Mrs. Zhang was furious. When she looked up, she saw that the people coming were all wearing bloody clothes, holding long swords, and looked fierce. Like a group of demons from hell. Her face instantly turned pale, and she was so frightened that she immediately shut her mouth. She knew that these people were definitely not something she could afford to offend. "Hey, which gust of wind brought you gentlemen here? The girls are still resting. Please come back in the evening." Mrs. Zhang changed her face like a Sichuan Opera, putting on a flattering philistine smile. She waved a pink handkerchief and said with a smile, trying to resolve the crisis with her smile and sweet words.
But the white horse soldiers seemed not to have heard it. The leader shouted loudly: "Smash!" His voice was cold and firm, with irresistible majesty. After giving the order, a group of white horse soldiers quickly started to smash and smash them crazily. The long swords in their hands were swung like lightning, smashing everything in Baixiang Tower to pieces. Those exquisite furniture and gorgeous decorations were instantly turned into ruins under their hands.
Mrs. Zhang was so frightened that she collapsed on the ground. She looked at the white horse soldiers who were madly beating them, and her heart was filled with fear and despair. She knew that her Baixiang Tower, her money tree, and everything about her would be destroyed at this moment. She wanted to cry, but she couldn't. She could only watch everything disappear. And the thugs were already scared and fled in all directions, for fear of being affected.
In this crazy smashing, Li Qingge seemed to be aloof from the incident. She stood there quietly, watching everything happen. There was no fear or despair in her eyes, only determination and determination. She knew that this was the beginning of her revenge and the beginning of her journey to freedom. She will use her power to destroy the cage that binds her and welcome her future.
"What are you doing? Stop it, stop it, how can you do it casually?" Zhang Yu's scream echoed in Baixiang Tower, her voice full of panic and confusion . She watched helplessly as everyone started to attack without saying a word. In the blink of an eye, those exquisite tables and chairs, carved doors and windows, and solid fences were all smashed to pieces, and the fragments scattered everywhere, as if a sudden storm swept the entire place. Baixiang Tower. Her heart ached as if she was bleeding. She had spent countless efforts and money to create these!
She scolded the thugs repeatedly, with a bit of anxiety and anger in her voice: "Are you dead? Go and stop them! Don't let them do it again!" However, the thugs didn't seem to hear it. Her words were ordinary, but she just stood there, at a loss.
Finally, two thugs heard Zhang Yu's order, and they rushed forward with their fists waving, trying to stop this crazy destruction. But how can their courage and ability compare with those of the well-trained White Horse Army? Before he could swing his fist, he was kicked away by the White Horse Army and fell heavily to the ground, groaning in pain.
Immediately afterwards, screams rang out. The two thugs were covered in blood, their arms were broken, and their bodies were twisted. It was obvious that they would not live long. When Zhang Yu saw this scene, she turned pale with fright. She knew that she had encountered a strong enemy today and hurriedly summoned all the thugs in Baixiang Tower.
"Come on, come on!" Zhang Yu's scream sounded again. She waved her arms, trying to make more people hear her call. Soon, dozens of thugs wielding wooden sticks and long knives rushed towards the White Horse Army. Their eyes flashed with fierce light, as if they wanted to tear these intruders into pieces.
However, the combat effectiveness of the White Horse Army far exceeded their imagination. Although those thugs were fierce, they seemed vulnerable to the White Horse Army. Not long after, they all fell to the ground, some groaning in pain, while others had lost the breath of life.
By the time Li Qingge walked to the lobby, all the thugs had turned into corpses, the ground was stained red with blood, and the air was filled with a strong smell of blood. When the girls in the building saw this scene from the window, they were all frightened and turned pale. They closed the door tightly and did not dare to come out. They huddled in the corner, shivering, as if they would become the targets of these ferocious intruders at the next moment.
Li Qingge glanced coldly at the scene in the lobby, and then his eyes fell on Zhang Yu. She walked slowly to Zhang Yu and asked in a cold voice: "Where is the madam?"
"Your Majesty, she is here!" Shi Shuyu, the leader of the White Horse Army, carried Zhang Yu to Li Qingge and slapped her on the back. Zhang Yu screamed in pain and was forced to raise her head. She saw Li Qingge standing in front, surrounded by white horse troops, and asked with wide eyes in surprise: "You, why are you? How can you, an orphan, gather so many people?"
Li Qingge heard this. , a sneer curled up at the corner of his mouth. She said slowly: "You don't need to know so much! Zhang Yu, you have forced girls into prostitution for so many years and used these innocent women to make ill-gotten gains. Have you ever thought that you would have retribution like today?"
< br>When Zhang Yu heard this, a fierce light flashed in her eyes. She gritted her teeth bitterly and said: "Who are you? Let me go! The boss behind Baixianglou is the Chief Minister Yu Sanceyu. If you dare to cut off his financial path, sooner or later you will be disgraced." Damn it!"
Li Qingge sneered when he heard this. She was familiar with history and knew who Yu Sance was whom Zhang Yu mentioned. This man was a famous corrupt official in the Qianlong Dynasty, and his level of corruption was second only to He Shen and Li Shiyao. He is well versed in the unspoken rules of officialdom and likes to use money to pave the way. In a few years, he started out as a county magistrate, rose to the rank of second-rank chief envoy, and later became the governor of Zhejiang. But now, his power and status seemed worthless in Li Qingge's eyes.
"Death is imminent, and you still dare to speak harshly and slap your fingers!" Li Qingge gave the order coldly. She knew that for such a person, only violence could make her surrender.
"Yes!" Uncle Shi heard this and immediately ordered his men to hold down Zhang Yu and slap her from left to right. The slap slapped her old face covered with makeup, making her scream. Those crisp slaps echoed in Baixiang Tower, as if they were seeking justice for the innocent victimized women.
"Ouch! Spare your life, Heroine! Spare your life, Heroine! I won't dare to do it anymore." Zhang Yu was beaten until blood splattered from her mouth and nose, splattering everywhere. She finally realized her situation and began to beg for mercy. She originally thought that she had evil intentions, but she didn't expect that Li Qingge was a hundred times more powerful than her.
Li Qingge looked at Zhang Yu's miserable appearance, but there was no trace of pity in his heart. She knows that this kind of person can only make her truly wake up if she is completely beaten. So, she said coldly: "You are wrong, you are really wrong. Do you think that you can do whatever you want if you have money and power? You are wrong! In this world, there is still justice and fairness! You force girls into prostitution and harm them. How many innocent women have had their families destroyed and become homeless? "
Zhang Yu trembled when she heard this. She finally realized her mistake and sinfulness. She trembled and said: "I was wrong, I was really wrong. Heroine, I can't see Taishan, please forgive me. I have a lot of money here, as long as you are willing to forgive me, it will all belong to me." You."
However, Li Qingge just looked at her coldly and then turned away. She knew that this kind of person was hopeless. What she wants is not money, but justice and justice. So, she said slowly: "I don't care about your money! I just hope you can remember today's lesson and stop doing such evil things in the future!" After saying that, she turned and left, leaving Zhang behind. I was trembling there with regret.
Zhang Yu's wailing echoed in Baixiang Tower, like dead leaves blown up by the wind in the middle of the night, carrying endless desolation and despair. Her face was twisted in pain, beads of sweat broke out on her forehead, and her eyes were filled with fear and unwillingness. The wails, one after another, seemed to be the last bit of strength squeezed from the depths of the soul, in an attempt to find a glimmer of salvation in this endless darkness.
Li Qingge stood in front of her, his face stern, but there was unnoticeable anger in his eyes. Wearing a tight-fitting outfit, she stood tall and straight, like a sword about to be unsheathed, with its sharp edge clearly visible. Her voice was cold and firm, without a trace of emotion: "Hand over all the dirty money you earned and the contracts of those girls, no less."
Zhang Yu was trembling. He looked up, his eyes lingering on Li Qingge's cold face for a moment, and then he quickly lowered his head, not daring to look directly. An indescribable fear surged in her heart, as if the person standing in front of her was not a mortal, but a messenger from hell, specifically coming to demand the sins she had committed over the years.
"Okay, I'll give it, I'll give it!" Zhang Yu finally collapsed. She no longer cared about the money and just wanted to save her life. With trembling fingers, she pointed to a hidden corner of the house, where all her savings over the years and the girls' contracts of sale were hidden.
The soldiers of the White Horse Army acted quickly. Following Zhang Yu's instructions, they rummaged through the house and found all the money and the deed of sale in a short time. Those gold and silver treasures, jewelry and jades shone dazzlingly in the sun, but they also reflected Zhang Yu's face that was distorted by greed.
"Ouch!" Zhang Yu looked at the money that was found, feeling as if she was being cut with a knife. All her savings over the years were suddenly taken away by Li Qingge. She almost wanted to commit suicide, but she didn't dare. She could only watch as her hard work was taken away bit by bit.
Li Qingge looked at the money with a hint of coldness in his eyes. She knew that all this money was obtained with the blood and tears of those prostitutes, and they exchanged their youth and dignity for it. She looked at Zhang Yu coldly and said in a voice as cold as ice: "Is that all? Is there anything else? Tell me quickly, or when I find out, your life will be worse than death."
Zhang Yu was trembling all over. She shook her head like a rattle: "No more, they are all here, Heroine, you see I am so old, please spare my life!" As she said this, she kept kowtowing to Li Qingge until his head was broken and bleeding. Don't even bother wiping.
Li Qingge looked at her with a sneer, and there was endless chill and ridicule hidden in that smile. She spoke slowly, with a voice as sharp as a knife: "You are begging me to spare you now. Did you spare others before? Look at the girls upstairs. They were all forced to leave their families. You forced them to do it for your own selfish desires." Doing that kind of thing separates family members and ruins their reputation. How many parents cried blindly because of their daughter, and how many parents died on their deathbeds. I was looking forward to seeing my daughter but couldn't, and finally left with hatred. If I spare you today, how can I live up to my conscience?"
She became more and more angry, and her voice gradually became louder, and finally she almost said: Roaring: "Drag her down, chop her into meat paste, and throw her out into the wild to feed the dogs!" Her voice echoed in Baixiang Tower, making people's hearts tremble.
If the superiority of men to women is the cancer of feudal society, then the dark forces such as the Madam and the Turtle are the cancer among the cancers. They harm women and use them as tools to make money, which is inhumane. Li Qingge knew that these people deserved their death, and she would never show mercy.
In addition to Zhang Yu, Li Qingge also called all the girls upstairs and let the girls out of the woodshed. Each of them was in ragged clothes, with haggard faces, but their eyes shone with hope. Li Qingge looked at them, feeling indescribable pity and anger in his heart.
She asked the girls to stand in two rows in the lobby, and then said loudly: "The madam and turtle who persecuted you are dead, and you are free now. If you want to go home, tear up the contract of sale. Let’s live a good life; I want to be with me Those who have done great things together have also torn up the contract of betrayal and come with me. I treat you as sisters, and we will share the blessings and hardships in the future."
Her voice was firm and powerful, like a force. Warmth flowed into the hearts of those girls. Listening to Li Qingge's words, their eyes flashed with tears, as if they saw a glimmer of light in their lives.
Li Qingge asked Shi Shuyu to take the deed of betrayal and read the names one by one. The girls whose names were read stepped forward to take the contract. Looking at the piece of paper that had bound them for life, they angrily tore the contract into pieces, and then burst into tears. The cry was filled with endless sorrow and release, as if he wanted to cry out all the grievances and sufferings he had suffered over the years.
Li Qingge looked at these crying girls with mixed feelings in his heart. She knew that these girls had experienced too much suffering and torture, and their cries were an accusation against feudal society and a desire for a free life. She gently patted a girl on the shoulder and said softly: "Don't cry. With me here in the future, you won't suffer anymore."
Listening to Li Qingge's words, the girls gradually Stopped crying. They looked at Li Qingge, their eyes shining with gratitude and trust. They knew that from this moment on, their lives would open a new page, and all of this was due to this brave and kind-hearted woman - Li Qingge.
This further strengthened her determination to eradicate the remnants of feudalism and establish an equal and civilized society. In this ancient and heavy land, Li Qingge is like a fresh wind, vowing to blow away the haze shrouding the woman's heart.
The deeds of prostitution were torn to pieces piece by piece, like broken shackles, finally freed from the souls of these women. Some women choose to go home to serve their relatives. Their faces are filled with longing for the future. Although the future is full of unknowns, at least it is free. Li Qingge distributed more than 100,000 yuan of property confiscated from Baixiang Tower to them one by one, and asked them to go home with the money to live their lives. Those heavy sums of money are not only material help, but also a renewed dignity for them.
However, most of the women stood there, confusion and helplessness shrouding their hearts like fog. Among these prostitutes, only 20 to 30% were actually trafficked into prostitution, while the rest were sold by cruel parents. Some are because of natural and man-made disasters and the heavy taxes imposed by the court, so families have no choice but to sell their daughters to survive; some are because they favor sons over daughters and force their daughters to sell themselves for bride price in order to find wives for their sons; even worse, the unscrupulous father is addicted to alcohol and drugs. If you owe a debt, use your daughter to pay it off. Their life experiences are different, but their sufferings are so similar.
Li Qingge looked at these women and felt an indescribable anger and sympathy in his heart. She knew that these women were afraid of being sold by their parents when they returned, and they were even more afraid of the criticism of their fellow villagers. The literati and doctors at that time all advocated that "starving to death is a small matter, but being unchaste is a big matter." Once a woman loses her virginity, no matter what the reason, she will be tolerated by society. This bondage of feudal ethics is heavier than any shackles.
"Don't worry, as long as I'm here, no one will dare to bully you." Li Qingge's voice was firm and powerful, and her words were like a beam of light, illuminating the darkness in the hearts of these women. After careful consideration, the women decided to follow Li Qingge, the Bodhisattva who saved them from fire and water. They know that only by following Li Qingge can they find true freedom and dignity.
So, Li Qingge set fire to Baixiang Tower. The raging flames were like the anger in their hearts, completely destroying this prison of sin. With hope for the future, they held their heads high and left this place that had made them miserable.
As night fell, in the study room of the Chief Envoy's residence, candlelight flickered, reflecting Yu Sance's gloomy face. He was wearing the official uniform of a second-grade official, sitting upright on the Grand Master's chair, his eyes as sharp as a knife. His fingers tapped lightly on the table, making a dull sound, which seemed to be an echo of his inner anxiety.
"Heavy rains in the south caused disasters and the people were displaced. The emperor only allocated 500,000 taels for disaster relief. How can this amount of money be enough to save the people?" Yu Sance's voice was low and powerful. He looked at the imperial edict in his hand. , frowning. For him, disaster relief is just a cover, and the real purpose is to make money. He originally thought that the disaster was serious and the court would allocate at least one million taels, but he didn't expect that it would only be half. It is simply a fantasy to spend 500,000 taels to help so many victims.
However, Yu Sance is a master of corruption, and he has already figured out how to make money. Although half a million taels is not much, it doesn't cost much to buy old rice that big merchants have been hoarding for many years at a low price. Those poor people don't need any delicacies, so it's good to have food to eat. Thinking of this, Yu Sance's lips curled into a sneer. His wishful thinking came true, but he didn't know that he was about to be in disaster.
Suddenly, the housekeeper hurried in, his face full of panic and uneasiness. "Master, it's not good, it's not good." The butler's voice trembled, as if something terrible was about to happen.
Yu Sance frowned. He didn't like this panic atmosphere. "What's going on in such a panic? How is it appropriate?" His voice was stern and cold, as if he wanted to completely suppress the housekeeper's panic.
"Master, it's really bad, something happened in Baixiang Tower." The butler's voice became even deeper, as if he didn't dare to face Yu Sance's sharp gaze.
"What's going on?" Yu Sance's voice suddenly rose, and an ominous premonition surged in his heart.
"The Baixiang Building was burned down, and Zhang's mother and others were killed by the thieves." The housekeeper's voice was like a bolt from the blue, making Yu Sance stand up suddenly.
“What?” Yu Sance was shocked, his face was filled with disbelief and anger. Baixiang Tower was his cash cow, but now it was burned down. How could he not feel distressed?
"I don't know. The origins of that group of thieves are unknown. They are capable and ruthless in their actions. They have long since disappeared without a trace." The housekeeper's voice trembled, and he seemed to be able to feel Yu Sance's angry aura.
"Trash! A bunch of trash!" Yu Sance was furious. He slammed the table repeatedly, as if he wanted to vent the anger in his heart, "Check! Even if we search the entire capital, we must find the thief. If they dare to touch my wealth, I will kill them!"
"Yes!" The housekeeper was about to give the order when he suddenly heard a crisp voice.
"Why bother? Grandma, I'm right here. Come and kill me if you can!" The voice was as clear and sweet as a nightingale, but it carried an arrogance and determination that could not be ignored.
Yu Sance turned his head sharply and saw a woman wearing smart clothes and holding a long sword standing at the door. Her face was filled with confidence and determination, as if she was not afraid of him, a second-grade official. .
"You...who are you?" Yu Sance's voice trembled, and he seemed to be able to feel the powerful aura emanating from the woman.
"Me? I am the thief you are looking for - Li Qingge!" The woman's voice was clear and powerful, and her words were like a sharp sword, piercing Yu Sance's heart.
(End of this chapter)