Yu Yi was surprised: “Madam? A Ju doesn’t want to leave.” The document returned to Tu Feibaí’s hand; she hadn’t yet found a chance to scan it, so how could she leave now? Although the current situation was dangerous, staying by Tu Feibaí’s side was extremely risky, but she could still try to buy a few more days. As long as she could scan that crucial document, she might be able to complete her mission.
Ding Jingman said coldly, “Do you really want to be Feibaí’s main wife? You’re young, but your ambitions are quite big! Do you think Feibaí would actually marry a country girl as his main wife? He’s keeping that position open, not for marrying a rural girl.”
“No!” Yu Yi hurriedly denied, “But A Ju still wants to serve the madam.”
Ding Jingman glared at her and snorted, “If you truly have no such thoughts, leave immediately!”
Yu Yi tried to explain, but Ding Jingman suddenly sighed.
Since he’s interested in you, if you don’t leave, even if you’re unwilling, he’ll find a way to possess you. Even if he truly likes you, after taking your body, he’ll at most make you a concubine.”
Ding Jingman removed a gold chain with a jade pendant from her neck and pushed it into Yu Yi’s hand: “This chain is worth several months of wages. Hurry and leave!” She then forced Yu Yi.
Yu Yi worried, “Won’t madam be punished by the commander for letting A Ju escape?” Although Ding Jingman wanted her to leave partly to reduce competition for favor, she was still taking a risk. Given Tu Feibaí’s ruthlessness, if he vented his anger on Ding Jingman…
Seeing Yu Yi still hesitating, Ding Jingman urged, “Go! It’ll be too late when Feibaí returns! I’ll say you suddenly ran away halfway, and I couldn’t catch up. Run quickly, and once you’re far, I’ll start shouting.”
The mission was not simply completed by Tu Feibaí’s death. Forced by the circumstances, Yu Yi had no choice but to leave. After running dozens of steps, she looked back. Ding Jingman was signaling her to run quickly.
