Princess Promotion

Lin'er looked at Xiaoyun and asked softly, "Xiaoyun, now that you've escaped, what are your plans for the future?"

Xiaoyun's eyes revealed confusion, and her voice was weak and trembling: "I don't know."

She really didn't know what to do next.

She had been forced to sign a contract to sell herself last night and was now a fugitive slave, with no household registration and no money.

There seemed to be only two options for her future: hide in the mountains and forests, or be caught and subjected to even more cruel treatment.

But even so, Xiaoyun did not blame Lin'er and the others for saving her, because being a prostitute in a brothel was worse than death, and now at least she could die with dignity.

Xiao Er suddenly said, "Have you ever thought about suing them?"

A hint of doubt flashed in Xiaoyun's eyes: "What are you suing for? Manager Liu is the county magistrate's family."

A trace of anger flashed in Xiao Er's eyes: "Sue the Hua'an County Magistrate for extorting excessive taxes, taking bribes, perverting the law, disregarding human life, and forcing women into prostitution."

Xiaoyun's voice trembled slightly. "But I... I'm just a commoner. How can I possibly defeat this powerful county magistrate?"

Xiao Er's tone became even more resolute: "You can go to the imperial capital and file a complaint with the emperor. As long as you have a grievance, His Majesty will definitely make a decision for you."

Lin'er also joined the discussion: "I know this. Have you heard of the story of the treacherous merchant Mengchangjun?"

Xiaoyun nodded. "My father and I heard a storyteller in a teahouse tell us that Mengchangjun colluded with officials and businessmen to commit all kinds of evil and had lost all conscience. The people were suffering terribly, so he went to beat the drum to report it to His Majesty..."

Lin'er's eyes gleamed. "That's right. Although Mengchangjun is extremely powerful, the Empress will uphold justice for the people and will definitely not shield these evildoers. That corrupt official won't be able to enjoy his arrogance for long."

A hint of doubt flashed in Xiaoyun's eyes: "But...but isn't that a story?"

Li San confirmed, "It's true. I was in Huayang City at the time and saw with my own eyes the people beating the drums to report the incident."

Xiaoyun's tears silently fell, her voice trembling with uncertainty. "Is it really possible? Will His Majesty seek... seek justice for us humble people?"

Her eyes were full of anticipation, but more of deep doubt.

She had never thought about it, and she didn't even dare to think about it, could little people like them really be treated fairly?

Lin'er gently wiped away Xiaoyun's tears: "We have to try, right?"

Lin'er didn't know what the final outcome would be, but people always have to have some hope if they want to survive.

A glimmer of hope flashed in Xiaoyun's eyes. Instead of living a miserable life, it would be better to give it a try.

Xiaoyun is not a person who accepts her fate, otherwise she would have accepted her fate and sold herself to a brothel to pay off her debts when her father died.

She would not sell herself in the street to bury her father. She would hope to be bought as a maid or sent to a brothel.

Xiaoyun nodded. Although her voice was still trembling, she had made up her mind: "I've made up my mind. I'm going to Huayang City to file a complaint with the emperor and beat the drum to report it."

Xiao Er took out the brush, ink, paper and inkstone from the package, unfolded the rice paper and said, "I can help you write the complaint."

Lin'er saw Xiao Er start to tell Xiaoyun how to file a complaint to the emperor, and he explained everything from the complaint to the process in detail.

He could even answer some questions, and Lin'er began to believe that Xiao Er was actually quite capable.

Xiaoyun listened very carefully and explained very carefully, and soon the complaint was written.

Xiaoyun carefully put away the complaint, then turned to Lin'er and the others, took a deep breath, and prepared to say goodbye.

"You have done enough for me. I can't drag you down anymore." Xiaoyun's voice was weak but extremely firm.

Lin'er looked at Xiaoyun, a trace of pity flashed in her eyes.

She knew Xiaoyun's situation and what her decision meant.

Lin'er asked with concern in her voice, "How are you going to get to Huayang City when you're penniless and alone?"

Xiaoyun shook her head and a bitter smile appeared on her face.

Xiaoyun said softly, "I will find a way to go there myself. I can only repay your kindness to Xiaoyun in the next life."

She had already made up her mind that she would go to Huayang City even if she had to beg along the way.

No matter what the cost, she must seek justice for herself and her father.

Lin'er frowned slightly. "We also need to go to Huayang City to do some business. Bringing you along will just be another mouth to feed. Once this matter is settled, you can settle down and work hard, and then you can pay back the travel expenses."

A hint of surprise flashed across Xiaoyun's eyes, followed by deep gratitude.

Li San stood with his hands behind his back and said calmly, "Miss Xiaoyun, you should come with us!"

"Otherwise, it's unlikely that a weak woman like you could walk to Huayang City alone. If you run into any bad guy, you'll be dead right there. We've already rescued you from the brothel, so it's only a piece of cake for us to help you."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone turned to look at Li San.

Li San continued, "If you die easily along the way, wouldn't it be even more of a loss for us? If you survive and reach Huayang City, you might have a chance to repay us in this lifetime. If you die, how can you guarantee that you'll be able to find us and repay us in your next life?"

Xiaoyun was stunned, but had to admit that Li San had some truth to it.

Lin'er held her forehead with her hand. She clearly had good intentions, but how could she turn a good intention of repaying a favor into something like collecting a debt?

After all, the result was good. Miss Xiaoyun agreed to go with them to Huayang City and disguise herself as Lin'er's maid.

Lin'er had no objection to this. It was just one more mouth to feed. She already had three expensive guards, so why would she care about having one more maid?

Lin'er still has this confidence.