Yu Yi entered the courtesan house. At this hour, Madam Wang was greeting customers downstairs. Her face, originally full of flattering smiles, stiffened when she saw Yu Yi, and her thin eyebrows immediately stood up. “You little hussy, where have you been? These three days have been hell for me! Come here!”
Madam Wang rushed forward, reaching to grab Yu Yi’s wrist, intending to drag her upstairs and prevent her from escaping. But somehow, Yu Yi just shifted her shoulder, and Madam Wang missed, nearly falling flat on her face.
Madam Wang quickly steadied herself and pointed at Yu Yi, “Don’t you dare run!
Yu Yi walked upstairs, “Madam Wang, let’s talk upstairs.”
Madam Wang was surprised but, seeing Yu Yi going upstairs instead of running, felt more at ease and quickly followed her.
They entered Madam Wang’s room. After sitting down, Yu Yi spoke softly, “Madam Wang, this servant has returned to redeem herself.”
Madam Wang was stunned: “Redeem yourself? Where did you get the money?” She secretly wondered how Yu Yi could have obtained money in just three days, hoping it wasn’t stolen.
Yu Yi understood Madam Wang’s thoughts and said clearly, “This servant’s money is neither stolen nor robbed. The source is absolutely trouble-free. Madam Wang, just name your price.”
Who knew that Madam Wang would shake her head, “It’s not about silver. Miss Yi, if you really want to buy your freedom, it’s not impossible, but you must first spend a night with that Zhang gentleman.”
“How can that be? This concubine does not wish to,” Yu Yi resolutely refused. If Madam Wang was asking for an exorbitant price, she could negotiate. As long as she could change her slave status, she would pay more silver for her freedom. But the condition Madam Wang proposed was something she absolutely could not do. “Madam Wang, please name your price. How much will it take?”
Madam Wang waved her handkerchief, “Hey, this isn’t about silver. Miss Yi, don’t think I’m trying to make things difficult for you.”
If you’re willing to spend a night with him, I’m even willing to pay you extra.”
This was beyond Yu Yi’s expectations. After listening to Madam Wang’s explanation, she finally understood the whole story.
