After traveling through time, I was spotted by the new emperor

Ye Wuwei continued to ask Ye Lingling:

"If it is confirmed that you have been trafficked, do you plan to stay with this family or leave?"

“I don’t want to stay here.

Butcher Zhang had long wanted to take me in as his concubine. If it weren't for his wife keeping a close eye on me, I would have lost my virginity long ago.

If possible, could you help me find my family? I have three red moles on the bottom of my right foot."

The three red moles on the sole of the right foot are a clue, which can be used as a breakthrough to help Ye Lingling find her relatives.

Ye Wuwei said:

“The information you provided is so limited that I’m not sure if I can find your family.

But I can assure you that I will keep your matter in mind and try my best to find out for you."

After talking with Ye Lingling, Ye Wuwei went to ask Zhang the butcher questions again.

As expected, Butcher Zhang could not produce the official human trafficking documents.

Ye Wuwei said: "Do you know? What you are doing is illegal."

Butcher Zhang objected: "But many people in Anping County buy people this way."

"Just because everyone does this doesn't mean it's right. I'm taking Ye Lingling away now. As for your punishment, I'll handle the official documents."

There are many cases of private human trafficking in Anping County, and Ye Wuwei is not sure how Qi Wushuang will deal with these people who buy people.

Butcher Zhang didn't want to let Ye Lingling go, but facing the aggressive Qi Cheng and others, he had no choice but to give in.

Ye Wuwei brought Ye Lingling back to the county government office in a dignified manner.

Ye Wuwei first reported Ye Lingling's situation to Qi Wushuang, and then said:

"My Lord, since you didn't bring your maid with you this time, let Ye Lingling wash your clothes first."

Qi Wushuang looked at Ye Wuwei deeply about his arrangement, but did not say anything against it.

Ye Wuwei had his own reasons for making such arrangements. According to Ye Lingling, her home was in Chamdo, and Qi Wushuang and the others were from Chamdo.

If Qi Wushuang could take Ye Lingling to Chamdo, it would increase the probability of Ye Lingling finding her family.

After Ye Wuwei left, Qi Wushuang asked Qi Cheng, "How did he act today?"

Qi Cheng told everything that happened today.

"Your Highness, Ye Wuwei is very experienced. He doesn't look like a fifteen-year-old at all. Instead, he looks like someone with many years of experience in handling cases."

"Keep a close eye on him and report everything he does to me. Also, find out his background."

Qi Cheng agreed.

……

The next day, Ye Wuwei took Ye Lingling, Qi Cheng and others to Xiaohe's house.

Xiao He is a friend of Ye Lingling, and it was Ye Lingling who revealed that Xiao He was also abducted.

"Xiao He was trafficked to Anping County when she was twelve years old."

"Then she should remember the situation at home. Has she ever thought about going back?"

Ye Lingling was silent for a while before speaking:

"She was sold to this family as a daughter-in-law. Now she is the only daughter-in-law of the two brothers. She says she is too embarrassed to go back.

And if I go back, I might even be drowned in a pond by my tribesmen."

Ye Wuwei also fell silent.

Not to mention that this was in ancient times when women had a low status, even in modern times, women would be criticized if they encountered such a situation.

this is the truth!

It wasn't the victim's fault, but they have to bear the consequences!

"Has she ever told you that she needs help?"

"No, she is very quiet and doesn't talk much."

Xiaohe's house was a small, old house. Ye Wuwei had no intention of going into the house. She asked Ye Lingling to meet Xiaohe at a place a little distance away from the house.

After a while, Ye Lingling brought Xiaohe out.

Xiaohe and Ye Lingling are two completely different people.

Although Ye Lingling has been a maid for more than ten years, she still retains a cheerful and lively spirit, and she does not walk with her head down and her chest hunched like other maids.

This is also the reason why Ye Wuwei plans to take Ye Lingling to Chamdo. He respects those who do not succumb to fate even in adversity.

But Xiaohe is different.

Xiao He was timid and fearful. She walked cautiously and would lower her head after just a quick glance at people.

However, when Ye Wuwei saw the scars on Xiaohe's wrists left by being tied up with ropes for a long time, he could understand why Xiaohe was so timid and fearful.

Seeing Xiao He was only wearing a thin and worn jacket in such a cold day, Ye Wuwei felt a little pity for her.

"I'm a subordinate of Prince Qi, and I came to Anping County to investigate a human trafficking case.

Yesterday I took Lingling to the county government office. Lingling told me that you were also abducted and sold. What do you think?

Xiao He raised her head and glanced at Ye Wuyi quickly, then lowered her head and said nothing.

Ye Lingling pulled Xiao He's arm and said, "Xiao He, don't be afraid. Lord Ye is a good man. Just say whatever you want to say."

Xiao He then stammered, "I don't understand what you are saying."

Ye Lingling was anxious: "How could you not understand? Haven't you been beaten often enough? Do you want to stay here forever?"

Ye Wuwei knew what Xiao He was afraid of, so he softened his voice and said:

“Xiao He, you may have escaped before but failed.

And after your escape fails, you face even more severe torture, so you dare not act rashly.

Today, if you just say you're willing to go with us, I will take you away unharmed and never return to this place again."

Xiao He raised her head again and looked at Ye Wuwei.

The person opposite looked smaller and thinner than himself, but he was calm and composed, and there was a light in his eyes, which was the hope of a drowning man.

"If I...if I follow you, then what?"

Before Ye Wuwei could speak, Ye Lingling spoke first:

"Xiao He, you'll be with me from now on. Whether we do small business or work for others, we'll never starve to death."

I didn’t expect Ye Lingling to have such a high level of ideological awareness, comparable to a modern independent woman!

Ye Wuwei was somewhat impressed.

Ye Wuwei also struck while the iron was hot:

"Xiao He, Ling Ling is right, you should come with us to Qamdo.

You can make a living in Chamdo by doing anything, but it's different from here where you live in fear every day and have no freedom.

Besides, Qamdo is far from Anping County, and no one would recognize you there."

Perhaps the last sentence touched Xiao He, and she suddenly grabbed Ye Wuwei's hand and said, "Take me away, take me away now!"

Ye Wuwei endured the pain in his hand and quickly comforted Xiao He: "Okay, I'll take you away now."

After saying that, Ye Wuwei gestured to Qi Cheng beside him to negotiate with the person who bought Xiaohe.

After a while, Qi Cheng came out: "It's done."

Ye Wuwei originally planned to go to another house, but now seeing Xiaohe so frightened, he changed his mind and took her back to the back house of the county government office first.

On the way back, Ye Wuwei asked Qi Cheng to buy two coarse cotton jackets for Xiaohe.

Qi Wushuang had just returned from outside and saw Ye Wuwei bringing another woman back. He couldn't help but look at Qi Cheng.

Before Qi Cheng could reply, Ye Wuwei spoke first:

"This little girl is only staying here temporarily. I won't let her disturb you."