I'm the villain in the book

Her actions proved that in the end, she still failed to make up her mind and decided to still be "responsible" to Qin Zhengqiu until she found a better way.

only.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty! Something is wrong!"

Suddenly, a little eunuch ran into the study in panic, and shouted in panic under Xu Suisui's astonished eyes:

"Qin, Senior Qin, no, he's gone!"

"..."

"Squeak~"

In the east of Linchuan City, a small inn.

A few people walked by in the corridor outside the house, and the sound of the door opening and closing mixed with the noise outside the window reached Wei Changtian's ears.

Wei Changtian, who was sitting at the table wiping his sword, knew that someone had entered Gu Pan'er's room, but his expression did not change at all.

Of course, it would be easy for him to eavesdrop on what the next door is saying.

However, Wei Changtian had no interest in this, so he just continued to polish the Longquan sword by himself.

At the same time, in the next room that was only separated by a wall, Gu Pan'er politely let a middle-aged woman and two men dressed as warriors sit down at the table.

"Pan'er, the city is in such a mess now, the master doesn't plan to fill up the fragrant buildings anymore."

The middle-aged woman looked at Gu Pan'er in a plain dress, and said straight to the point: "You have a good rest tonight, and go to Yichun Courtyard early tomorrow morning."

"..."

Go to Yichun Courtyard.

The middle-aged woman didn't speak clearly, but she understood the meaning very clearly.

Probably because Linchuan was too chaotic recently, the boss behind Manxianglou didn't intend to continue this business, so he sold the deeds of all the girls in the building to a brothel called Yichunyuan.

There is nothing strange about this, after all, the person who signed the deed of sale is similar to the goods, and the "ownership" is decided by the owner, and he has no right to choose.

It's just that Gu Pan'er had already planned to redeem herself, so she hurriedly said in a soft voice:

"Mom, I have saved some money over the years, and now I just happened to encounter such a thing, so I thought about it"

"You want to redeem yourself?"

The middle-aged woman was taken aback for a moment, but her expression was not surprised, and her tone was even a little more kind.

"Well, this is a good time, but"

"Pan'er, I know you are a hard-working person, and I don't want to embarrass you."

"It's just that you understand the rules. Have you prepared all this money?"

"Ready."

Gu Pan'er nodded again and again, while searching for the package in the cabinet next to the bed, she said softly:

"I have prepared 5000 taels, 500 taels is the money to redeem my body, and 500 taels is to repay my mother for taking care of me over the years."

"I also hope that my mother can say something nice for me in front of the master."

"It's easy to say, although 500 taels should not be enough according to your worth, but"

The middle-aged woman didn't expect Gu Pan'er to be so sensible, and she couldn't help but smile all over her face for a while: "But the master's family has a big business, and it's not short of 800 taels if you think about it. Then I'll just ask for your well-being!"

"..."

After earning 500 taels of benefits, the middle-aged woman readily agreed, directly expressing that she could help Gu Pan'er to settle the matter of her redemption.

Under normal circumstances, Gu Pan'er should say a few more words of thanks at this time, and then hand over a 5000 tael silver ticket, and he will be free again in a few days.

It's just that the middle-aged woman has not waited for the answer that should appear.

"Pan'er? What's the matter?"

Seeing that Gu Pan'er didn't move suddenly, the woman couldn't help feeling a little puzzled.

She got up and walked behind Gu Pan'er, only to realize that the latter's body was trembling slightly at this time.

"This"

When her eyes fell on the empty wooden box, the middle-aged woman immediately understood what had happened, and the kindness on her face disappeared instantly, replaced by a sneer full of sarcasm.

"Pan'er, it seems that you must go to Yichun Courtyard."

Chapter 874 No "Savior"

After the madam's slightly mocking voice, the guest room fell into a dead silence.

Gu Pan'er stared blankly, with unbelievable panic written all over her face.

She obviously put all the banknotes in this box, how could they disappear now?

5000 taels of silver, this is all the money Gu Paner has saved over the years, and it is also all her hopes.

If it was gone, she didn't know how long it would take before she could save enough money to redeem herself again.

Maybe three years, maybe five years, maybe ten years.

Or maybe it's impossible in this life.

"Mom, Mom, my silver has been stolen."

"I'm going to report to the police right now, and I'll send you the money after I catch the thief"

Turning back with a pale face, Gu Pan'er forced himself to calm down.

While talking, she pulled out a silver hairpin from her hair, tremblingly stuffed it into the middle-aged woman's hand.

"Please, trouble you to beg for mercy in front of the master, and give me a few more days."

"I will definitely get the silver back, never."

"I'm sure I can get it back?"

With a sneer, he shook off the silver hairpin, and the bustard interrupted disdainfully before Gu Pan'er finished speaking:

"Even if the government doesn't dare to assert that the thief will be found, how can you say that?"

"Furthermore, the city has already been disturbed by Wei Yanluo, and the government may not have the time to take care of such trivial matters as you."

"Gu Pan'er, I have no grievances or enmities with you, so I am not making things difficult for you now."

"It's just that since you want to redeem yourself, you have to pay for it."

"As for whether your money was lost or stolen, or given to a lover, I don't care about it."

"Anyway, if you can't get the money, then tomorrow, I'm afraid you will have to follow me to Yichun Courtyard tonight."

"..."

Not only did she not have the slightest sympathy, but she even sent Gu Pan'er to Yichun Court immediately.

The old bustard was obviously afraid that something like this would happen, and Gu Pan'er would run away tonight, so he wanted to send him away early to avoid any accidents.

The change of face from kind-hearted to cold-blooded and ruthless bustard is not unpleasant. It can be said that when Gu Pan'er's money was stolen, his attitude immediately took a 180-degree turn.

But this can't blame her for being cruel.

After all, who knew that Gu Pan'er was really stolen?Or don't have so much money at all, how about acting here?

Even if it is really stolen, will the money be recovered?

Not to mention that Linchuan City is in chaos today, and the government has no time to deal with ordinary cases.

Even if the government really accepts the case, it may not necessarily be able to find the thief and recover the silver.

So what should we do then?

5000 taels is not a small amount, so the bustard naturally didn't want to take responsibility for Gu Pan'er, so seeing the latter biting his lips and keeping silent, he winked at the two men who came with him.

"..."

Standing up slowly, the two strong men walked behind the bustard with no expression on their faces, and they probably would forcefully take them away just after Gu Pan'er said half of the word "no".

Undoubtedly, facing two professional thugs, Gu Pan'er was powerless to resist.

Or she had no reason to resist at all.

She is not free, as long as her "master" does not want to kill her, no matter what he does, he will not violate the law.

Therefore, it seems that Gu Pan'er can only accept his fate now.

But deep down in her heart, she was really unwilling

It was hard to save enough money to redeem the body, and it was still there before having dinner with Wei Changtian at noon, but now it is lost.

Obviously, he could escape from Goulan Wasi immediately and live a life of ordinary people, but now he has to return to that place without dignity.

When all illusions are shattered just before they are about to come true, one can imagine how desperate Gu Pan'er is now.

If it was the routine of the previous life's web articles, she would most likely beg hard, and then the old bustard would be unmoved, and might even beat and scold her.

Then, Wei Changtian would appear as a "savior", throw out a 5000 tael silver note, or simply kill the three old bustards, and finally leave gracefully amidst Gu Pan'er's tears of gratitude.

Unfortunately, the development of things is not the case.

Even though Gu Pan'er was really looking forward to all this happening deep in his heart, there was still no movement in the next room.

Therefore, in the end, she could only lower her head slightly, and whispered in a low voice:

"I see, mom let me pack up."

".it is good."

Seeing that Gu Pan'er did not resist, the old bustard's tone softened a little.

She waved at the two men, and the three of them went back to the table and sat down, watching Gu Pan'er slowly packing their luggage, still vigilantly.

A few pieces of clothes, a box of ordinary jewelry, and some makeup. Gu Pan'er's belongings are not many, and for the first time there is a look of pity in the eyes of the old bustard.

As the "manager" who used to be Manxianglou, she couldn't understand how much money Gu Pan'er could make.

What's more, there are gold and silver jewelry that guests usually reward.

Now that these jewelry are gone, it is obvious that Gu Pan'er sold them all to raise money for the ransom.

But now.

"Ugh"

Sighing lightly, the old bustard couldn't bear to look at the distraught Gu Pan'er any more.

She didn't speak, but bent down to pick up the silver hairpin she had just thrown away from the ground, and silently stuffed it into Gu Pan'er's small bag.

The latter was stunned for a moment, then lowered his head and said softly:

"Mom, I packed up, let's go"

"it is good"

"Squeak~"

Blow out the candles and open the door, it's already night.

Standing outside the door, Gu Pan'er subconsciously glanced at the room next to it which was still lit, his eyes struggled for a moment.

Now she has another choice, which is to knock on Wei Changtian's door and ask him to help her.

After all, Wei Changtian said at lunch that if money is not enough, he can help himself.

Gu Pan'er knew that for a big man like Wei Changtian, 5000 taels was by no means a big number, if he asked, the latter would probably help.

But after hesitating for a moment, she still didn't do it.

Gu Pan'er is not thin-skinned.

She was just afraid of causing trouble to Wei Changtian.

Although he didn't know why Wei Changtian lived in this small inn, Gu Pan'er could guess that the latter was actually hiding here.

So if he asks Wei Changtian to "borrow money" now, no matter whether Wei Changtian borrows it or not, it will definitely arouse the suspicion of the three old bustards, and maybe Wei Changtian's identity will be exposed.

Therefore, Gu Pan'er did not knock on the door that might be the last chance to change her own destiny.

"Pan'er, let's go."