Did the eldest daughter ascend the throne today?

Chapter 500: A Cheng Yaojin Shows Up

Cui Yanxi looked puzzled, "Ungrateful? What have you done for me?"

The woman said confidently, "I am your wet nurse! You grew up drinking my milk, so a wet nurse is also a mother."

Cui Yanxi said with a straight face, "First, I have four wet nurses, and you are just one of them."

So, there's nothing rare.

"Secondly, my family paid you to be a wet nurse, and feeding is your duty. You were originally a servant, but you became a mother while doing this? What kind of rule is this? What kind of law is this?"

These words were so sharp that they slapped the woman in the face.

You're just a servant. I give you money and you work for me. This is an employment relationship. Why does it act like I owe you something?

What’s even more ridiculous is that a wet nurse is also a mother, how can you have the nerve to say such things?

The woman's face turned red, and it was unclear whether she was angry or embarrassed.

She had tears in her eyes, as if she had suffered a great injustice, "In your eyes, am I just a servant?"

Cui Yanxi looked at her as if she were an idiot. "What else could that be? Ancestors?"

After her mother died, several wet nurses were dismissed, leaving only Yang.

Although Yang looked honest, she was actually the most cunning. She had long since surrendered to her stepmother and often tipped off the stepmother.

After the Cui family was defeated, Yang left and there has been no contact over the years.

The Ning brothers' mouths twitched. This woman seemed cold and heartless, but in fact she was sharp-tongued and had a very clear mind.

There were also kindhearted people who spoke up for the woman. Cui Yanxi looked over and said, "Everyone, if any of you are in need of a mother, take her home and raise her."

Everyone looked at each other, and when it was their turn, they kept silent.

Being generous to others can also show off one's kindness, so why not do it? However, this is not acceptable when it comes to one's own interests.

The woman's face changed drastically. Why is she still so difficult to deal with?

"Miss, just assume that I said something wrong. I kowtow to you and beg you to save my daughter. Fen'er is a good child and should not be reduced to suffering in the dust. She has always admired you."

Cui Yanxi asked slowly, "Then tell me first, why did your man sell your daughter to a brothel?"

The woman hesitated for a moment, then gritted her teeth and said, "He...he lost the bet. If he doesn't pay me back, I'm going to chop off his hands and destroy our house."

Cui Yanxi hates gamblers and thinks they are not worth saving.

She looked in one direction expressionlessly and winked, "Gamblers are bottomless pits. Having your hand chopped off may not be a bad thing. At least you won't gamble anymore."

The woman didn't notice her little action at all, and cried with tears in her eyes, "Miss, how can this be? My husband is the pillar of the family. If something happens to him, how will our family live? Miss, the casino thugs are blocking my door. If I don't leave now, it will be too late."

She reached out to pull Cui Yanxi, but Cui Yanxi was prepared and took a few steps back.

A passerby said, "Miss, please help them and do good deeds."

Cui Yanxi rolled her eyes, trying to delay time, "How do you want me to save her?"

The woman cried until her eyes were swollen. "Please buy her and let her serve you like a cow or a horse."

Her face was filled with pain. "Only in this way will her biological father stop targeting her."

The passerby agreed, "That's a good idea. If the gambler sells out this time, there will be another time. It's better to eliminate the trouble forever. Madam, how much silver did you sell your daughter for?"

The woman pursed her lips and said, "Not expensive, only two hundred taels of silver."

Just? Cui Yanxi's eyes flashed with a hint of sarcasm. Ten taels of silver could support a family of five for a year. How greedy!

"I have no money."

The woman suddenly became anxious and shouted, "How could you be without money? Your mother is from the Bai family in Jiangnan, she is rich enough to rival a country, and her dowry will last for several lifetimes."

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar at the scene, "What? She is from the Jiangnan Bai family? She is a wanted criminal."

"This must be a fish that slipped through the net. Hurry up and arrest her and send her to the authorities."

The woman immediately stood in front of Cui Yanxi to protect her, "No, no, my lady is not a criminal, she is the child of a married girl, the emperor has not pursued it, please do not hurt her for my sake."

Passersby were disappointed, "You treated her so well, but she was so ruthless and ungrateful to you. Is it worth it?"

The woman said sincerely, "It's worth it. Even though she doesn't recognize me, in my heart, she is my other daughter. I am willing to die for her."

She took Cui Yanxi's arm and walked out, "Miss, please follow me and leave here quickly."

Cui Yanxi caught sight of a few familiar figures from the corner of her eyes. They had finally arrived.

So she didn't struggle and let herself be dragged away by the woman.

At this moment, an angry shout suddenly rang out.

"Stop it." It was Ning Qi, who walked out of the store. "How dare you insult an official in public? Do you want to die?"

He is naturally kind-hearted and will stand up when he sees injustice.

Cui Yanxi was stunned. This was... Young Master Ning? The newly promoted Duke Rong? Why would he come to such a small restaurant to eat?

The onlookers were shocked. "What? This woman is an official appointed by the imperial court?"

They dare to meddle in other people's affairs, but they dare not meddle in officials' affairs. After all, the people will not fight against the officials.

The woman's eyes flickered. "She is a relative of a criminal, how could she become an official appointed by the court? Sir, please don't meddle in other people's family affairs."

Ning Qi knew something was wrong as soon as he saw this woman. She was manipulating public opinion and forcing an orphan with no relatives to do anything. It was too bullying.

"I'll take care of this matter."

Cui Yanxi frowned imperceptibly. Young Master Ning's appearance was really at a bad time.

The woman never expected that Cheng Yaojin would appear out of nowhere, and she was so annoyed.

"Miss, this is your lover? You have been refusing to get married, is it because of this married man?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole place fell silent, and everyone looked at Ning Qi and then at Cui Yanxi.

These two are no longer teenagers and have long passed the best age for marriage. Are they really having an affair?

Cui Yanxi's body stiffened, and her usually serious face began to crack inch by inch.

Ning Qi was angry and annoyed, "Bullshit, I have never met this girl before, why are you slandering your own master like this? What a mean slave."

The woman looked worried, "I'm worried that my young lady has been cheated. How can you prove your innocence?"

Ning Qi sneered, "Does this need proof? Who are you to dare to ask me for proof?"

Cui Yanxi listened to the noise and rubbed her face. She didn't want to become the topic of conversation among others.

"Shut up, Yang, do you really want me to save your daughter?"

The woman nodded without hesitation, "Of course it's true."

Cui Yanxi looked at her deeply and said, "Since God is merciful, I can help you this time. However, the slander you just said hurt me deeply. You must apologize to me."

The woman was stunned, her mind was a little confused. She didn't want to apologize, but she knew very well that Cui Yanxi was an extremely stubborn person.

"I...I was wrong. I shouldn't have said such nonsense."

Cui Yanxi asked coldly, "Which sentence is wrong?"

The woman's face flushed. "You and this man are strangers. You are a pure and innocent girl. When I saw him trying to stop you from helping me, I... lost my mind and said something I shouldn't have said before, trying to force him to leave."

As soon as she finished speaking, the onlookers cast contemptuous glances at her, thinking that this woman had a bad conscience.

Cui Yanxi raised her chin expressionlessly, "Let's go."

The woman's stereotype of her was even more profound. As expected, she was very methodical in everything, too serious, tough on the outside but soft on the inside, and never broke her promises.

When Cui Yanxi left, she looked at Ning Qi deeply, as if it was a warning and a reminder.

Ning Qi watched the two people leave one after another, and was extremely confused. "What does she mean?"

Ning Ba had sharp eyes and spotted several people following quietly. "Are they government officials?"

"Yes." Ning Qi's curiosity was aroused. "Let's go and follow them to see what's going on."