After being jilted, the entire neighboring village was filled with deep regret.

Chapter 120 Qiu Ju Leaves the Mansion
Young Master Bai took a deep breath, suppressed his impotent rage, and left the main courtyard.

After he left, Madam Zhu also left silently.

At this moment, Li Mama and her group were still being pestered by Zhu's people. Because Li Mama had something to hide, she didn't dare to be tough on Zhu's people. After finally getting rid of them, she hurriedly ran to complain to Madam Bai, "Madam, it seems that the eldest young mistress is determined to catch the real culprit who harmed Cuilan. If we don't find a scapegoat, I'm afraid we won't be able to explain ourselves!"

Just as Madam Bai had calmed her son down, her daughter-in-law started causing trouble again, which made her so angry that she smashed several cups and saucers. "She's nothing but a treacherous, lowly servant girl! Only that idiot treats her like a treasure! A scapegoat? Tell me, where did this scapegoat come from? Who would be willing to take the blame for this?"

Don't forget that Su Chuan still has leverage over Cui Lan and the young master. Even a rabbit will bite when cornered. If they really did it, fine; if not, let them take responsibility. If they really cause trouble, can you handle the consequences?

After being scolded, Granny Li quickly admitted her mistake, "Madam, that's not what I meant. Su Chunsen's family is not in the manor today, and the eldest young mistress isn't really stupid. She definitely won't believe us if we ask them to take the blame. What I meant was, why don't we take this opportunity to get rid of Qiuju in Qiufeng Courtyard?"

"Qiuju?" Madam Bai looked somewhat surprised.

Granny Li nodded vigorously, "She is the young master's concubine. The young master took a liking to her looks and figure. However, even the most beautiful girl will grow old and lose her beauty. Now the young master is annoyed with her. Yesterday, he even scolded Qiuju in front of this old servant."

"Look, isn't there a ready-made candidate?"

Madam Bai frowned, thought about it carefully, and then shook her head. "The affair between Cuilan and the eldest young master is not something that can be made public. Qiuju is unaware of the inside story and has no reason to harm Cuilan. If she is to take the blame, there must be a reasonable reason, and it cannot arouse Zhu's suspicion."

"Fine, since the young master doesn't like Qiuju, and Madam Zhu doesn't think much of her either, then let her go. You don't need to explain to anyone else; just release her indenture and let her leave the manor."

Granny Li was shocked. "Madam, you're going to release her indenture?"

"Otherwise what?" Madam Bai glanced coldly at Granny Li and said slowly, "She is different from Su Yu. She was an orphan who was sold into the manor at a young age. She has no one to rely on outside and is now a fallen woman. What good would it do if she were released from her slave status? She has served the young master for many years. What would it do if I, Madam, were to be merciful to her this once?"

Granny Li paused for a moment before realizing what Madam Bai meant, and respectfully agreed, "This old servant will go and do it right away."

In the autumn wind in the courtyard.

Su Chuan emerged from Young Master Bai's study with a bruised and swollen face, standing silently at the doorway, expressionless.

When Granny Li came over, she was startled by his appearance, but she didn't say anything. She just looked around and asked, "Where is Qiuju?"

Su Chuan looked towards Qiu Ju's room.

Granny Li immediately went to the small side room where Qiuju lived.

"Miss Qiuju, this old servant has come to congratulate you!"

Qiuju hurriedly stood up and stepped forward to greet them, but her heart was pounding with anxiety. "Granny, Qiuju doesn't know what brings you this joy?"

Granny Li chuckled and said, "Madam wants to bestow a great fortune upon the young lady, considering that she has served the young master for so long."

Qiu Ju's face tightened, and instead of joy, she looked more fearful. "Granny, have I done something wrong?"

Granny Li grabbed Qiuju and stared at her with a forced smile, "Why belittle yourself, young lady! You are about to become the second Su Yu, which is a great joy!"

Qiuju was shocked, her eyes widening in disbelief. Granny Li didn't waste any words with her, directly taking out her indenture. "This is from the Madam, along with ten taels of silver. From today onwards, you are no longer a member of the Bai family."

Qiu Ju felt as if struck by lightning; her legs went weak, and she collapsed to the ground, her eyes unfocused. "Why...why are you kicking me out?"

Granny Li thoroughly enjoyed her desperate look and laughed heartily, "You should be happy! Once you leave the Bai residence, you'll be free. From now on, you won't have a master over you, and you can be your own master. Isn't that wonderful! Miss Qiuju, don't take your good fortune for granted!"

After Granny Li left, Qiuju remained seated on the ground, gazing at the sky outside the door, silently shedding tears.

Su Chuan stood outside the study, looking at her without any extra emotion in his eyes.

Qiuju waited for a long time, looking expectantly at the door behind Su Chuan. When the door moved, her eyes immediately lit up. Unfortunately, the person she longed for did not give her any extra attention. Instead, he strode out of Qiufeng Courtyard without looking back, accompanied by another attendant.

She and Su Chuan were like two unfortunate souls who had been abandoned.

Qiuju withdrew her dim gaze, staring at her indenture and silently weeping.

Su Chuan silently walked to her door and said in a hoarse voice, "No matter what Madam's intentions are, leaving this cage unscathed is your best destiny. Don't keep an eye on the young master; he's not worth it!"

Qiuju wiped away her tears and looked up. "And what about you? Are you content with this? The master you've served since childhood has never treated you like a human being. He even made you take the blame for him. Now that something's happened, even though there's no evidence, he's still taking his anger out on you. Are you content with this?"

"I'm not willing to accept this! So I won't be foolish enough to go down this path to the end!" Su Chuan said bluntly. "People always have to fight for themselves. Even if there is an abyss ahead, I will try. You did those things and still managed to get out safely. Shouldn't you be happy to have obtained things that I never dared to dream of?"

Take my advice: end this here, pack your things as quickly as possible, and find an honest, law-abiding person to live with. That's better than anything else.

Under Su Chuan's persuasion, Qiu Ju finally packed her bags and left without hesitation.

When Granny Li received the news, she came over specifically to question Su Chuan.

Su Chuan said expressionlessly, "She had hoped that the young master would keep her, but unfortunately he didn't even glance at her. She left because she was heartbroken."

The servants who followed immediately understood, but no one thought much of it.

When Madam Zhu received the news, Qiuju had already left the Bai residence, which made her so angry that she wanted to lash out on the spot.

Rulan, the maidservant beside her, persuaded her, "Master, you have no idea what disgusting things Cuilan has done. You should be happy that Qiuju has left. If people find out that you lost your temper in the courtyard, the main courtyard will definitely send someone over to ask you a few questions."

"Yes! You're right! I was so angry I lost my mind!" Madam Zhu shook her head wearily, sat down, and then slammed her fist on the table in anger. "No, I still can't stand it! One of them is my husband, and the other is my trusted maid, yet they've been conspiring against me behind my back. And now I have to pretend I know nothing? I can't do it!"

“Master! A gentleman takes revenge even after ten years. Now that Cuilan has lost her child, the madam and the young master will definitely no longer value her. Moreover, I have inquired and found that she has suffered a great loss of health from this miscarriage. I am afraid that it will be difficult for her to have children in the future.”

Besides, she is officially from the Su family, so she can't possibly enter Qiufeng Courtyard. Now that Qiuju has been sent away by the madam, you're the only one left in the young master's courtyard!

"You'll have plenty of ways to torment Cuilan later, why make a scene now and give Madam and Young Master an excuse to take someone else in?" Rulan earnestly advised.