Quick Transmigration: Refusing to Be a Victim's Child

Seeing the strange expression on Shao Linshen's face, Shao Daya thought he still disagreed with her idea, and quickly tried to persuade him again:

"Don't be so suspicious all the time, always thinking that others want to harm me. So what if that wealthy businessman is old? It's because he's old that he knows how to take care of people."

According to the daughter's thinking, it would be better to marry into a wealthy family, where she could wear gold and silver every day and enjoy a life of luxury, than to be married off to a poor farmer who toils in the fields and suffer a lifetime of hardship.

Looking at this brat who was completely blinded by wealth and wouldn't listen to any advice, Shao Linshen asked again:

"Are you really not going to regret it?"

Shao Daya thought she had finally persuaded the other party, and was overjoyed. She quickly raised three fingers and swore an oath to the sky:

"My daughter will never regret it!"

"Okay, I see."

Shao Linshen nodded slowly upon hearing this.

Then, just as Shao Daya was overjoyed, thinking they were finally heading towards Xiahe Village, she felt a sudden, sharp pain in her neck the moment she turned around. Then everything went black, and she immediately lost consciousness.

Looking at the girl slumped on the ground, Shao Linshen said in a low voice:

"My good daughter, since you insist on jumping into the fire pit yourself, I feel much more at ease."

However, after much deliberation, Dad still felt it was better not to go to Xiahe Village.

Instead of going to your mother, we should go directly to that wealthy merchant and negotiate a proper price. It's better than letting your mother, the middleman, take a cut.

After all, the original owner of this body had worked so hard to raise the child, so she couldn't do something that would lose money.

"Consider this your way of repaying your father for raising you. From now on, let's go our separate ways and be even."

After saying that, Shao Linshen did not hesitate. He hoisted Shao Daya onto his shoulder and strode towards the county town.

*

On the way to Qihe County, you can occasionally see old men driving oxcarts to carry passengers.

If you are lucky enough to encounter one, you only need to pay two coins per person for the fare to ride in an oxcart all the way to the county town.

Shaolin was lucky; after carrying people for only a hundred meters, he spotted a slightly dilapidated oxcart at a bend in the road.

Besides the old man driving the cattle at the front, there were five women of different ages sitting on the wooden cart.

Some of them carried bamboo baskets covered with coarse cloth, while others had a basket of fresh vegetables at their feet. It was clear that they were going to the county to sell eggs and vegetables.

Shao Linshen quickly called out to stop, took a few quick steps forward, and threw the girl on his shoulder onto the wooden cart.

The unconscious girl did not wake up even after her head hit the wooden board with a dull thud.

Upon seeing this, the five women present tensed up immediately, their gazes towards Shao Linshen filled with vigilance, as if they were facing a human trafficker who had abducted innocent women.

The old man in front, his hands gripping a long whip, his muscles taut, asked with sharp eyes:

"Young men, where are you going? Why is this little girl still asleep? Aren't you afraid of catching a cold outside? Should we wake her up?"

Upon hearing this, Shao Linshen sighed deeply with a bitter expression. He then pulled four copper coins from his sleeve (actually from his spatial storage), climbed onto the cart, and sat down, replying:

"We're going to the county town. My daughter was washing clothes by the river yesterday when she accidentally fell into the water and developed a high fever that night."

Her family brewed some herbal medicine from the mountains for her, but it didn't help. So, they had no choice but to take her to the county hospital for a checkup.

As Shao Linshen spoke, he pulled the girl to his side and let her lean her upper body against his lap.

All eyes fell on the girl's face, where her cheeks were flushed (from being hit), and her forehead and neck were covered with fine beads of sweat (sprayed on by Shao Linshen beforehand), making her look like she was seriously ill with a fever.

So everyone on the bus finally relaxed, and they loosened their grip on the carrying pole and scissors.

An elderly woman kindly made room for them to move aside and said gently:

“There are only a few of us in the car right now. Let this girl lie down comfortably first. If anyone else stops the car, then you can help the child up.”

Shao Linshen did not refuse. He imitated the original owner's expression, putting on a kind father's demeanor, and gently laid Shao Daya down.

Finally, he took off his outer garment and covered the other person with it.

Perhaps because his clothes hadn't been washed for days, and his body was covered in sweat, a foul, rancid odor assaulted Shao Daya's nose.

Although she was still unconscious, she couldn't help but gag. This scene aroused pity in the women around her who were unaware of the situation, who thought that the girl was probably quite ill.

……

The oxcart traveled along the way, stopping and starting frequently, taking nearly two hours before finally arriving at the gate of Qihe County.

After bidding farewell to the women who were traveling with him, Shao Linshen carried Shao Daya on his back and walked a long way to the side. Taking advantage of the large and dense crowd of people entering the city, he turned and walked towards a mule cart that was heading to the neighboring county.

The mule cart traveled south from Qihe County, taking most of the day. Just as the sun was almost high in the sky, they finally arrived outside Qiyun County.

Shao Linshen had been riding a cart for almost a whole day, his buttocks were practically shaken to pieces. During that time, he even ate a preserved vegetable pancake from his pocket (space) for lunch.

As for Shao Daya, she did wake up twice on the way. However, she had barely blinked when Shao Linshen reached out and touched her neck, knocking her unconscious again.

After getting off the mule cart, Shaolin Shen patted his lower back with his hand before carrying the person back on his back.

Upon entering the city, he skillfully produced the household registration certificate he had prepared beforehand, proved their identities, and then paid a few coins as an entry fee.

Then, he used a large meat bun to ask a beggar on the roadside to help him lead the way, and hurried towards the mansion of the wealthy businessman in his sixties.

*

After an incense stick has burned, at the side gate of the Hu family mansion.

Shao Linshen looked at the tightly closed wooden door, cleared his throat, went straight up, and knocked crisply on the door.

"Boom boom boom——"

"Who is it?" The knocking prompted an old servant inside to ask.

Immediately afterwards, Shao Linshen heard the sound of the bolt being opened from inside the wooden door, and an old man with a wrinkled face poked his head out.

The other person's gaze swept over Shao Linshen and the still unconscious girl behind him, and a look of sudden realization instantly appeared on their face. Before Shao Linshen could speak, they said with practiced ease:

"Are you here to deliver a concubine to my master too?"

Upon hearing the old servant's words, Shao Linshen remained expressionless and echoed the old servant's words:

"Yes, sir, I've had a tough journey here, rushing with my daughter to get here as fast as I could. Could you please make an exception and let me go in to have a talk with your master in person?"

The old servant looked Shao Linshen up and down. Seeing that he was dressed simply in coarse linen clothes and carrying a girl who had fainted, the servant's eyes flashed with disdain, but he still stepped aside to let Shao Linshen in.

"Come with me, but whether this matter can be accomplished depends on the master's decision."

As the old servant spoke, he led Shaolin Shen into the house.

As Shao Linshen followed the old servant, he looked around the Hu family mansion.

The courtyard was deep and the corridors were winding, with carved beams and painted rafters exuding an air of wealth and luxury.

Along the way, maids and servants bustled about, each performing their duties, which showed that the Hu family must be a prominent and influential family in the area.

Before long, they arrived at a side hall. The old servant asked Shaolin to wait a moment, then turned and left.

Shao Linshen casually tossed Shao Daya onto the chair next to him, stretched his limbs, picked up a pastry from the table, and started munching on it without any restraint.

Not long after, the old servant returned, followed by a portly old man in a silk robe, presumably the wealthy merchant, Mr. Hu, who was over sixty years old.

As Master Hu entered the hall, his gaze first fell on Shao Daya, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes, before he looked at Shao Linshen.

"Are you this girl's father?"

Master Hu asked, his voice carrying a hint of authority.

Shao Linshen hurriedly stepped forward, bowed, and said:

"In reply to your question, sir, I am indeed this girl's father. To be honest, my family is poor and I am unable to raise my daughter. I heard that you intend to take a concubine, so I thought of sending my daughter here so that she can have a good home."

Master Hu nodded slightly, circled around Shao Daya, and carefully examined her appearance.

Although Shao Daya had been through a lot, she was still quite good-looking, with delicate features. Her face was flushed in her sleep, which gave her a unique charm.

He reached out and touched the girl's face, saying directly:

"Hmm, this girl is quite pretty. Okay, she's the one."

I suppose you've heard the rumors I've spread: I've promised twenty taels of silver for this concubine.

Therefore, you must sign the girl's indenture as well; from now on, her life and death will be in the control of the Hu family.

What a great feeling!

Shao Lin couldn't help but applaud the other party in his heart.

He was more than happy to do that; since the other party had brought it up themselves, it saved him the trouble of explaining.

Shao Lin chuckled inwardly, but outwardly feigned hesitation and said:

"Sir, you don't know this, but the reason I brought my daughter here is because she has suffered a lot with me since she was little, and I really can't bear to see her have a bad life in the future."

So… if you want my daughter's indenture, you'll have to pay extra.

……

"boom--"

With a loud bang, the side door of the Hu residence behind them was slammed shut, the sound particularly abrupt in the quiet courtyard.

Shao Linshen held a bag of silver steadily in his hand, casually tossing it up and down while secretly calculating.

This bag contained five more taels of loose silver than the twenty taels of silver we had agreed upon.

This unexpected windfall brought a slight smile to Shao Linshen's lips.

However, from now on, Shao Daya... no, she should now be called the thirteenth concubine of the Hu family, but she will have no relation to the Shao family anymore.

Thinking of this, Shao Linshen's eyes were full of smiles. He looked up at the sky and saw the setting sun, with only a sliver of red glow hanging on the horizon, like a beautiful yet slightly desolate painting.

As dusk approached, Shao Linshen did not want to spend the night in the middle of nowhere, so he decided to stay at an inn in the county for the night, and after eating and drinking his fill, he would set off on his journey back to the village the next morning.

"Sigh, I hope my family won't miss me too much."

Shao Linshen sighed insincerely, then threw the silver into his spatial storage without hesitation, turned around and went to the nearest restaurant, ordering a table full of sumptuous dishes.

"Yes, this is the kind of life a person should live."

……

"Huh? Where...where is this?"

Shao Daya woke up to find herself lying in a beautifully decorated house.

Her original coarse linen clothes had long been replaced, and now she was wearing smooth, soft silk and delicate embroidered shoes.

She sat up from the ornate canopy bed, gently lifted the curtain, and the two large gold bracelets on her wrists clinked together, making a crisp sound. The sound seemed to have a magical power, directly dispelling all the unease in Shao Daya's heart.

At this moment, she learned from the two old women beside her that her adoptive father had actually sold her to Master Hu as a concubine.

Although she felt somewhat uncomfortable, when she saw the table full of delicacies, that unease instantly turned into joy and anticipation for the future.

After eating and drinking her fill, Shao Daya finally had time to inquire about the situation of Master Hu.

“You just said I am the thirteenth concubine, so does that mean I have eleven older sisters before me?”

Do they also live in this house? Where is the First Madam? Is she easy to get along with?

Shao Daya actually wanted to ask the two old women what the Master Hu she would be serving looked like and whether he had a good temper.

The two usually talkative old women suddenly stopped talking and became hesitant when she mentioned the other concubines.

Shao Daya waited for a while, and seeing that the two of them were still like this, her expression gradually became impatient.

Just then, one of the old women finally spoke cautiously:

"Our lady has been gone for many years, and as for the other concubines, they do indeed live in this mansion."

However…they are naturally shy and timid, preferring to stay in their rooms and rarely going out.”

As soon as he finished speaking, another old woman kindly reminded him:

"Instead of worrying about them, Aunt Shao should focus on serving the master well. As long as he is happy, your life will be better."

Unfortunately, these words were like talking to a brick wall to Shao Daya.

She simply believed that the other concubines were too old, their beauty had faded, and their personalities were dull and uninteresting, which was why they were not favored by Master Hu.

But she's different. She's young and beautiful, and has a lively personality. She'll definitely make Mr. Hu only dote on her in the future.

"Don't worry, since the master has a discerning eye and has chosen me, he must know my character."

She spoke with great confidence, as if she could already see her bright future.

Once she gives birth to a healthy baby boy for the master, he'll surely make her his legal wife. Then, she'll be carried back to the village in a grand sedan chair, making the Shao family regret their actions immensely.

Shao Daya was filled with longing, immersed in her own beautiful fantasy, completely oblivious to the pitying and regretful looks from the two old women beside her.

The two old women exchanged a glance, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly:

It seems that this thirteenth concubine will soon pass away like the previous ones.