How could someone be unhappy living in a matriarchal society?

Chapter 93 Willing to be a Servant

Recalling that time in the carriage, he once thought he was about to die, but Lady Chu appeared like a goddess and saved him.

At that moment, an indescribable feeling of emotion and excitement welled up deep within him, a feeling that no one else could replace.

Now that he has learned that Lady Chu is married, his heart is breaking.

Chu Ci was unaware of Bai Ming's troubles. She and Shi An inquired around and headed towards Chunlanfang.

Chunlan Lane seems to be a place where nobles reside; the further you go in this direction, the more luxurious the surrounding decorations become.

Looking around, Shi An couldn't help but feel a little worried. "This...this is near Huadong Street! The houses here are ridiculously expensive!"

Chu Ci didn't seem to care much, and smiled as she comforted him, "It's alright, there are so many wanted criminals in the capital, I can make a lot of money."

Upon hearing this, Shi An couldn't help but pout, "You know perfectly well that I don't like you doing this kind of work."

Chu Ci chuckled and replied, "It's alright, I like it."

Shi An: "........."

Chu Ci found Shi An's pouty face quite adorable and couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore..."

Hearing this, Shi An was still a little angry, so she snorted, let go of Chu Ci's hand, and quickened her pace to walk forward.

Seeing this, Chu Ci quickly chased after him: "Shi An, don't be angry. How about I buy you candied hawthorns? You haven't had them in so long."

As she spoke, she reached out and grabbed Shi An's hand. Even though Shi An tried to pull away, Chu Ci held on tightly, muttering, "I was wrong, I was wrong, don't be angry."

Shi An was so angry at Chu Ci's actions that she stomped her foot and glared at Chu Ci with her big eyes.

But his eyes were curved, like little crescent moons hanging in the sky, making him look exceptionally cute.

Seeing Shi An's appearance, Chu Ci's heart stirred.

She took a step forward, getting closer to Shi An. The two became very close, and they could even clearly feel each other's breath.

"Don't stare at me like that, or I won't be able to resist kissing you," Chu Ci said softly.

Upon hearing this, Shi An's face immediately flushed red, as beautiful as a blooming rose.

He stammered in response, "My lady...you...you can't...we're on the street right now..."

There are many things around us.

Chu Ci narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze becoming increasingly profound.

She held Shi An's hand tightly, then gently kissed the back of his hand, and said softly, "I know, that's why I've been trying so hard to hold back."

Shi An's face turned as red as a ripe apple, and a few tears even welled up in the corners of her eyes. She stopped throwing a tantrum and obediently let Chu Ci lead her forward.

Their striking good looks attracted a lot of attention, and the young men on the street cast admiring glances at Chu Ci.

If it weren't for the fact that Chu Ci and Shi An were holding hands, many people would probably have given her sachets to express their affection.

Before long, the two arrived at a corner.

Suddenly, a white figure lunged out.

Chu Ci nimbly jumped backward, causing the opponent to miss.

in unison:".........."

This woman is far too agile.

Chu Ci looked at the white figure, which was a boy dressed in white clothes and wearing a white flower in his hair. He had a delicate and lovely appearance.

The boy looked up at Chu Ci and was instantly stunned by her beauty, forgetting all the words that had been on his mind.

Chu Ci saw that it was a stranger, so she prepared to pull Shi An away.

However, the boy quickly came to his senses and swiftly blocked their path.

"Kind sister, please help me, save me!!" he cried anxiously.

Chu Ci frowned, his eyes filled with a hint of doubt and wariness: "Is there anything you need my help with?"

Qi Sheng's face was streaked with tears, and his expression was extremely pitiful. He looked at Chu Ci with pleading eyes and said in a slightly trembling voice, "My mother has passed away. In order to buy medicine for her, my family has incurred a huge debt. If we cannot repay this debt, I will be sold to a brothel. Please, sister, save me!"

Upon hearing this, Chu Ci raised an eyebrow and asked calmly, "So, how much money do you need?"

Qi Xin cautiously extended one hand, gesturing the numbers: "Five...fifty taels of silver."

Chu Ci turned to Shi An, directly seeking his opinion, and asked softly, "Give it or not?"

Shi An gazed at the kneeling boy, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes, and asked, "What illness does your mother suffer from?"

They answered truthfully in unison, "It's tuberculosis. Brother, if you let my sister buy me, I will work hard to earn money to pay off the debt."

Shi An gently shook his head. "A servant is not worth fifty taels of silver."

Qi Xin hurriedly tried to demonstrate her value to them, saying, "I can also have a child for my sister, and the child can recognize you as the father. I will never compete with my brother for anything."

They were both shrewd old foxes, and Shi An saw right through the boy's thoughts. He sneered, "Don't give me that. I can have the child myself. You should find someone else. There are plenty of rich people here who don't need us."

After saying that, he squeezed Chu Ci's hand tightly and said softly, "My lady, let's go."

Chu Ci nodded, deciding to bypass the boy and leave with Shi An.

However, just as they turned around, the boy suddenly grabbed Shi An's sleeve, refusing to let go, and pleaded, "Brother, please save me! We're both men, you should know very well what the consequences of being sold to a brothel are..."

"Let go!" Shi An's face instantly darkened. He forcefully broke free from the boy's grasp, somewhat impatiently. "I already told you to go find someone else. Can't you understand human language?"

May all those who try to take the Chu Ci from him die!

Seeing that Shi An was getting annoyed by the entanglement, Chu Ci stepped forward to offer his help.

Just then, a heavily pregnant woman dressed in luxurious clothes appeared, followed by a group of servants.

The woman rudely shouted at them, "Hey, are you buying or not? If not, then shut up. I'm taking this kid."

Upon hearing this, everyone turned their gaze to the woman, a feeling of disgust rising within them. He then raised his head again, looking at Chu Ci with mournful eyes, and said softly, "Sister, please save me..."

Chu Ci quickly pulled Shi An back, saying, "Someone is going to help you. Best of luck."

in unison:"........."