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Upon hearing Jia Yun's voice ringing in the yard, Lin Hongyu's crying suddenly stopped. Subconsciously, she straightened her waist and stood up from the ground.

She didn’t want to show such a lowly appearance in front of Jia Yun!

It was just that…

When Lin Hongyu's gaze fell on Ping’er, that hint of panic and embarrassment immediately turned into unwillingness.

If she was determined to persevere, and then decline, she would eventually exhaust herself. If she managed to restrain her pitiful appearance, she might lose a third of her confidence no matter how much she pleaded later.

At that time, she would be eliminated from this game of barren silver, and what elimination meant was clear to Lin Hongyu!

What was the point of losing face in front of Jia Yun, compared to living a humble life without any future glory?

With such thoughts in mind, Lin Hongyu not only didn't get up but also lowered her delicate body a bit, so that her forehead was pressed against Sun Shaozong's feet. If others didn't look carefully, they might think she was kissing Sun Shaozong's boots.

Sun Shaozong couldn't help but furrow his brow as he looked at her crouching posture. After a moment of contemplation, he raised his voice and said, "Is that Brother Yun outside? Let's talk inside!"

He then released Ping’er from his arms and gestured for her to stand by his side.

After a while, Jia Yun picked up a curtain from outside and walked in with a smile, saying, "Actually, according to my Godfather, I should have called you Master Uncle, but..."

Halfway through the conversation, Jia Yun realized that the woman kneeling on the ground, seemingly kissing Sun Shaozong's feet, was none other than Lin Hongyu whom he had admired before!

His voice couldn't help but pause, but he immediately continued, "I'm just used to calling you Uncle, I can't change my mind."

Seeing that Sun Shaozong didn’t react, Jia Yun explained with a smile on his face, "I heard that you had gone to the garden to catch the thief. You just came back and thought that the wine and food were probably already cold, so I brought some charcoal pots to heat it."

Sun Shaozong remained speechless and reached out to pull a chair. He sat firmly at the table, then shoved his foot forward and hooked Lin Hongyu's chin with the tip of his boot. He gently lifted her head and slightly turned towards Jia Yun's direction.

The two looked at each other, Lin Hongyu's eyes full of shame and anger, but Jia Yun's expression was full of complex emotions.

At this moment, Sun Shaozong spoke up and said, "I remember you fell in love with her back then. Now that she is with Second Brother Lian, it seems that she is not doing well. If your emotions toward her remain, how about I speak to Second Master Lian on your behalf and ask him to give you this maid as a Concubine?"

Lin Hongyu's delicate body trembled, and she opened her mouth and sternly refused, but with a forceful thrust of his boots on her chin, he forced her to close her mouth again.

Upon hearing these words, Jia Yun was naturally moved.

Others might not be sure yet, but he knew that Sun Shaozong was helping him to demand a maid. Even if he made any unreasonable demands, Jia Lian would probably not refuse.

That was to say, as long as he responded, the long-standing obsession could be realized!

Look at that charming face, full of resentment and anger; looking at the loose collar, the fair and soft jade-like body…

Jia Yun couldn't help but tremble and open her mouth, with a *"yes"* word hanging between her lips and teeth, about to reveal it.

However, he ultimately didn’t respond and instead shook his head stiffly, saying, "Your kindness is well received, but I really dare not climb up to Lady Lin."

*Climb up?*

If Lady Lin was referring to Lin Daiyu, then it could be considered climbing up, right?

Sun Shaozong hesitated and said, "Although she is a ruined woman and can’t be a legitimate wife, it is not a problem to take her as a Concubine. She is not the Concubine of Second Brother Lian yet, so you and she are not considered to be in chaos."

Jia Yun naturally knew these truths, and he also knew that if he could take Lin Hongyu as his Concubine, his long-standing regrets would be compensated to a considerable extent.

However, thinking of the price he had paid to retaliate against Jia Lian, Jia Yun shook his head firmly and said, "To tell you the truth, Uncle. I have now become a layman in the Qingxu Temple and have been subjected to the two precepts of lust and theft. It's better not to take a Concubine. I have even given up the idea of getting married."

Has he even given up the idea of getting married?

Although Sun Shaozong was somewhat difficult to understand, it was common for him to turn to religion for comfort after encountering great difficulties. Moreover, Jia Yun lost his arm first, followed by his first love, which was enough to make him cynical.

So he sighed and said helplessly, "I was supposed to fulfill your wish, but since that's the case, it's not good to force you. There's no need to heat the food and drinks."

After rejecting Sun Shaozong's kindness, Jia Yun felt waves of pain in his heart, making it difficult to maintain the smile on his face. Therefore, upon hearing Sun Shaozong's means of sending him away, he didn't hesitate to bow and leave.

When he arrived outside, he first sent back the helpers carrying charcoal pots. Jia Yun walked out of the small courtyard with a gloomy expression, turned around to look at the brightly lit living room, and couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

Just now, he gave up the idea of taking a wife and concubine. Although it was not empty words, the reason was not to accept discipline, but to cheat Jia Lian into drinking medicinal wine and tonic. He had been drinking together with him as well.

Because Jia Yun had been seriously injured and nurtured for half a year before, his body and bones were already much weaker than ordinary people. Although he tried hard to induce vomiting afterward and managed to maintain his sexual orientation, he also fell into a difficult situation due to the erosion of medication.

Jia Yun, who was selfish, insecure, and self-respecting, would never let others know, especially Lin Hongyu!

Taking a final glance at the bright lights in the living room, Jia Yun gritted his teeth and resolutely left…

At the same time, in the living room, Lin Hongyu's tears welled up as she laid on Sun Shaozong's lap, whimpering and sobbing. "Please show mercy to me, My Lord. This afternoon, I told you that if I can’t please you, my parents and brothers will be affected!"

"I also know that you are accusing me of letting down Second Master Yun, but... but I have never sworn an oath with him, just not marrying a disabled person. Is this a huge sin?"

"I used to be pampered by my family, but because I was a servant’s child, I had to start working at the legal age. I... I feel unwilling!"

"I am not unable to endure hardship, but I am unwilling to endure hardship for a lifetime!"

"I only hope that you will show mercy and give me a way to survive. If I can have a peaceful day in the future, I will designate someone to pray to God and Buddha for your blessings!"

Although Sun Shaozong didn't have a good impression of Lin Hongyu, he couldn't help but feel silent after hearing these words.

She confessed her feelings, and although there was inevitably an element of acting, she also expressed the bitterness and unwillingness of being a slave.

Sun Shaozong remained silent, while Ping'er beside him felt even more deeply. She couldn't help but advise in a subtle tone, "It's not difficult to accept what she's asking for. My Lord, why don't you just accept it?"

Was it not difficult to accept what she was asking for?

Was she letting him sleep for free?

This world was really

"As you wish."

He originally wanted to please Jia Yun, but now that he has reached this point, Ping'er has taken the initiative to speak again. Sun Shaozong was too lazy to continue being affected and stood up, saying, "You two stay tonight. I will also verify whether what Second Master Lian said was true or not."

Lin Hongyu was overjoyed and quickly knocked her head on the ground, saying repeatedly, "Thank you, thank you!"

Upon hearing these words, Ping'er felt a sense of retreat and timidly said, "I'm still..."

But where would Sun Shaozong give her a chance to escape?

Reaching out to pick up Ping'er from her waist, she couldn't help but walk inward.

Lin Hongyu also quickly got up to wipe away the tears from her face and followed behind step by step. Unexpectedly, after Sun Shaozong entered the door, she suddenly paused hard, causing her nose to ache and tears to dance in her eyes.

Sun Shaozong was puzzled and said, "Why is she in bed?"

Originally, on the ebony bed in that bedroom, there was a colorful and bound Qingwen lying!

When Sun Shaozong asked Jia Lian to tie up Qingwen and bring her back, he just meant to casually threaten Qingwen. Who would have thought he tied Qingwen back and threw her on his bed?!

"I just forgot about her!"

Ping'er struggled to get off the ground and stepped forward to pull out the towel from Qingwen's mouth. She apologized, "I thought to plead for your help as soon as you came back, but I didn't think that..."

"Count me in!"

Before she could finish spelling, Qingwen suddenly squeezed out four words from between her teeth.

Ping'er was taken aback and said in surprise, "What counts you in?"

Lin Hongyu next to her guessed what Qingwen meant, and suddenly burst into tears and smiled, gloating as she said, "Sister Qingwen is likely hurt by Second Master Bao, so she decided to give up her body so that Second Master Bao can regret it once."

Qingwen snorted coldly and turned her face to refuse to look at her, but didn’t deny Lin Hongyu's speculation.

Sun Shaozong felt speechless to the extreme. What day was it today?!

The rope on Qingwen's body, he wondered which servant's masterpiece it was. Her slightly emaciated figure was wrapped in a plump posture, coupled with her cold and proud face, it really had a unique charm.

However…

Sun Shaozong reached out and unraveled the knot, then involuntarily lifted Qingwen out and threw her at the dining table. He said calmly, "You can stay here and calm down. If you still feel like doing that later, it's not too late to walk in by yourself."

Sun Shaozong returned to his bedroom without even bringing the door.

Qingwen stared blankly at the open door, gritting her teeth several times to get up, but ultimately couldn't muster the courage.

Until there came a mournful moan, and it was as if Qingwen had been hit by an arrow. She rubbed against the chair and jumped up, then fled to the yard without looking back…

As the saying goes:

*Wearing half-shy clothes.*

*Like hibiscus, afraid of autumn.*

*Heavy dampness makes rouge translucent.*

*Peach Blossom Ferry, Red Leaf Imperial Gully.*

*Who can enjoy a period of romance?*

*Powder streaks flow, and dark clouds half sway, stirring up the lover.*