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

Chapter 50 Finding a Way Out
Soon, Madam Wan returned with Su Yu's indenture and a bag of silver. "Keep the silver safe. Leave the indenture with your parents for now. When the county government opens its seal, your father can go over and have your slave status removed."

Afterwards, have your uncle take you to the yamen to re-register your household registration. From now on, you'll have to rely on yourself. Be careful in everything you do in the village. If your uncle's family treats you sincerely, you must treat them sincerely in return, because your future marriage will depend on your uncle and aunt to arrange things for you.

In Langya Kingdom, there is no concept of female households. A woman's household registration must be based on her father or brother, and after marriage, it must be based on her husband's family. If she is an orphan, she must find a suitable family in the village to register her household. Of course, in this case, she will inevitably have to repay the debt of gratitude in the future, which will also cause a lot of trouble.

At this moment, Madam Wan was very glad that she hadn't stopped Su Chunsen from helping Su Chunlin's family. Because of their past relationship, she was willing to believe that Su Chunlin's family would not mistreat her daughter.

With tears in her eyes, Su Yu looked at Madam Wan with reluctance, "Mother, I'm sorry."

Madam Wan shook her head. "Silly girl, you haven't wronged your mother. Although you're free from slavery and have some freedom, life for ordinary people isn't necessarily comfortable. During the previous drought, our family was able to stay in the Bai family mansion because our master would take care of us if the sky fell. We didn't need to worry."

But if you leave here, natural disasters and man-made calamities will be everywhere. There will be no towering tree to shelter you from the wind and rain. No matter how difficult it gets, you'll have to grit your teeth and persevere on your own.

Su Yu nodded emphatically, "Mother, I understand what you're saying, but I still have to leave."

Wan didn't try to persuade her any further, and went back to her room to pack some things to bring over.

Su Chuan also handed over some of his treasured possessions to Su Yu, telling her, "Take good care of yourself."

Su Yu silently knelt before her parents and brothers, then turned to leave for the eldest young lady's room, where she received a pile of rewards.

In the end, Su Chunlin and Su Chuan helped her carry her luggage to the inn where Su Chunlin and his daughter were staying.

On the morning of the second day of the Lunar New Year, women returning to their parents' homes with their families made the county town lively again.

Su Chunlin found a horse-drawn carriage that passed through Moshi Town, paid twenty-four coins, and asked the driver to take the three of them for a while.

In the carriage.

Looking at Su Yu, who was wearing a veil, Su Tai spoke cautiously, "Cousin, don't be afraid. The people of Dongmen Village are the kindest. Once you get there, you'll feel right at home. No one will gossip about you."

"Mmm." Su Yu smiled at Su Tai, her eyes crinkling.

Seeing that she was in good spirits, Su Chunlin nodded approvingly, "That's right. Try to think more positively about everything. When we get back to the village, your uncle will help you find a husband from a wealthy and honest family. It's much better than being a concubine in a rich family."

"Thank you, Uncle." Su Yu thanked him obediently, showing no sign of sadness or distress whatsoever.

Su Chunlin was satisfied, went outside for some fresh air, and chatted with the driver.

Only Su Tai and Su Yu remained in the carriage.

Su Tai was puzzled.

Su Yu winked at her and whispered in her ear, "Actually, I hurt myself with the scars on my face."

"What?" Su Tai's voice suddenly rose, almost lifting the roof off the carriage. "What...what's going on?" Su Yu looked outside and saw that the carriage had already left the county town, so she pulled off her veil and openly exposed her wound.

Do you think my injury is scary?

Following Su Yu's words, Su Tai leaned closer to examine the wound carefully and found that it was thin and long, located on the chin. It had just scabbed over and looked rather shocking, but given time to heal, it should not be noticeable. If possible, it could be covered up with rouge and powder and would be completely invisible.

"It's alright! My cousin made it sound so serious, I thought..." Su Tai said halfway, but everyone knew the implication.

Su Yu smiled sarcastically, "You also think this injury isn't serious, right? It's ridiculous that the young master was so frightened by just one glance that he ran away like he'd seen a ghost."

Before I was injured, he would always praise me whenever he saw me, saying I was like a fairy. He would often ask my brother to bring me gold and silver valuables, and he had even asked the madam for me long ago. Now that I'm only slightly injured, he's changed his mind. He's truly heartless.

“Cousin.” Su Tai frowned with worry.

Su Yu shook her head slightly, speaking in a very relaxed tone, "I'm fine, just venting. I was born and raised in the Bai family. When I was six, I went to serve the eldest young lady. My older brother started serving the eldest young master two years earlier than me."

Because my elder brother was the young master's attendant, the young master loved me as much as he loved his servants, and treated me differently from the other maids. From childhood to adulthood, I always thought that I was special in the young master's heart.

He said he wanted to take me as a concubine, and I was willing. After all, given my status, I couldn't possibly covet the wife. But I never expected…

Su Yu's expression changed. She clenched her fist tightly for a while before letting go, and looked at Su Tai with a complicated expression. "You're not a child anymore. I'm not afraid of offending your ears by telling you some things."

The eldest young master and Cuilan, the maid who accompanied the young mistress, were having an affair. If he had openly asked the young mistress for Cuilan, I wouldn't have said anything. But he had to act affectionate and gentlemanly in front of the young mistress, yet he couldn't control his lust.

He even told the young mistress that the reason he wanted to take me as a concubine was because of my brother. Ha! What a high-sounding excuse! I'll not let him have his way! You see, I just used a little trick and got a little injured, and he got so angry that he showed his true colors.

His anger stemmed from the fact that the prize he was about to win slipped away, and he didn't even get a taste of it; it wasn't out of pity for me!

Su Tai hugged her with heartache, "Even if this philandering man really loves you, his love won't last. If you really marry him as a concubine, you'll spend the rest of your life in that small courtyard, without even a quiet courtyard of your own. You'll have to follow the rules in front of the young mistress, and the children you have won't be able to call you 'mother'."

If the young master finds a new love, my sister's situation will become even more difficult. What hope is there for her then? In my opinion, leaving the Bai family mansion would be a good thing.”

Su Yu was surprised that Su Tai, a girl who grew up in the countryside, could see things so clearly. She felt even closer to her. "That's right. If I had thought it through like you earlier, I wouldn't have had to suffer like this. Fortunately, the result isn't too bad."

As she spoke, she took out one of the bundles, rummaged through it, and inserted a plum blossom jade hairpin into Su Tai's hair, leaving no room for refusal. "This hairpin was a gift from the young lady before I left. I think it suits you. Once you put it on, you're not allowed to take it off."

Su Tai had no choice but to accept it.

The two sisters chatted all the way, and by the time the carriage entered the village, Su Yu had already adjusted her mood and completely forgot about everything at the Bai residence, focusing all her attention on curiously looking around Dongmen Village.

Stepping down from the carriage, she looked at the vast courtyard and exclaimed in surprise, "This is your home?"

Su Tai pulled her along and said with a smile, "This is your home too, come on!"