Chapter 412: Ruthless (2)
Chapter 412: Ruthless (2)
Tang Xin coldly smiled, not easing her grip. "Isn't this face what you value so much? Since it brings me misfortune, what does it matter if I destroy it? If Madam feels unwilling to leave empty-handed, I still have two other sisters who are equally attractive. I'm sure they would love to accompany you to the city for a life of luxury."
The onlookers shook their heads. At this critical moment, Tang Yushi was still fixated on getting that large sum of silver, showing her utterly rotten nature. It would be best to avoid dealing with someone so money-obsessed in the future.
"You are a daughter of the Tang family, so you should obediently follow your parents' arrangements. If you dare to make trouble again, I won't spare you!"
Tang Yushi had no idea that her words and actions had deeply angered the villagers. She continued to pressure Tang Xin to put down the scissors through both threats and cajoling. The scissors not only pointed at Tang Xin's face but also hovered threateningly over her head.
Tang Xin looked at Tang Yushi with a cold smile, completely ignoring her shouting. She merely tightened her grip on the scissors, silently expressing her resolve to fight to the death. This frightened Tang Yushi as if someone had grabbed her by the throat, rendering her speechless.
Madam Yu, upon seeing the scissors against Tang Xin's face, realized she might have come in vain today. Seeing Tang Xin's determination, she sighed inwardly at the missed opportunity. Still, she tried to persuade her, "Miss Tang, please stop. If you keep pressing like this, you won't be able to rely on your pretty face to live a good life in the future."
Madam Yu was initially stunned, then looked eagerly at Yu shi. She had no idea there were other daughters in the Tang family.
Yu shi didn't notice Madam Yu's unusual gaze. She squinted her triangular eyes and glared fiercely at Tang Xin. "You cursed troublemaker! My daughters are destined to become young mistresses. If you dare to talk nonsense again, you'll see how I deal with you."
Young mistresses?
Tang Xin mocked, noticing Madam Yu's nervous glances and her wavering demeanor. She felt somewhat relieved and said to Yu shi, "Mother, in my current state, Madam Yu won't buy me anymore. If you sell me to the Mo family, you can get ten taels of silver to repay the debt. If you don't sell me, I'll destroy my appearance. When the creditors come, you'll probably have to pull my two sisters to repay the debt."
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Upon hearing this, Yu shi's eyes widened with rage. "You... how dare you!"
Tang Xin stared at Yu shi with a silent smile, but increased the pressure on the scissors. Half of the blade was already embedded in her flesh, terrifying everyone present. Such a deep wound would likely leave an ugly scar even after it healed.
"Tang Xin, we can discuss these matters slowly. Please put down the scissors, we won't ignore you!" Even though Mo Yan knew this was a ploy for the girl to escape, she couldn't bear to watch the blood flow. She quickly spoke up and stopped Xin'er from rushing forward.
Tang Xin gratefully smiled at Mo Yan and shook her head slowly but firmly.
Which girl didn't love beauty? If possible, she didn't want to resort to such extreme measures to escape Yu shi's schemes. It was this face that spurred Yu shi's malicious intent, but also allowed Tang Xin to threaten her stepmother. The irony was palpable!
Mo Yan couldn't forcibly take away the scissors, so she turned to Tang Zhuotou, who was filled with anxiety, and said, "Uncle Tang, if you really care about your daughter, you should agree to Tang Xin's request. My Mo family can't promise to treat her well, but at least she'll have enough to eat and wear..."
Before she could finish, Yu shi, who had just snapped out of the fantasy of her daughters being taken away to pay debts, spat and refused, "No way! I won't let you take this cursed troublemaker away unless you pay fifty taels of silver. Otherwise, even if she dies, I'll sell her to Madam Yu."
But Madam Yu immediately refused without even thinking. "Such a fierce and disfigured girl, I dare not take her even if you gave her away for free. Don't try to dump her on me."
Are you kidding? This girl was stubborn and now her face was ruined. Even if she were sold for ten taels of silver to a wealthy household as a rough maid, the noble ladies would still find her presence irritating!
"Madam Yu, how can you..." Madam Yu's avoidance left Yu shi completely stunned and somewhat panicked. "If you think forty-five taels are too much, let's stick to the earlier twenty-five. The remaining twenty taels can be used to pay for a doctor for this cursed girl's face. With such a minor injury, a doctor can surely fix it, and you won't lose anything!"
"Call for a doctor?" Madam Yu smirked coldly, "By the time the doctor arrives, this girl's face will be permanently ruined. I'm not going to make this losing deal. You'd better sell her to Master Mo. At least he can give you ten taels of silver and some food for your daughter."
Yu shi became anxious and wanted to say more, but Madam Yu was impatient and waved to stop Yu shi. She instructed the two strong men beside her to prevent Yu shi from approaching, but her eyes were fixed on the door across from her.
She had seen two reasonably well-dressed young girls peering over there. She had come through knee-deep snow, so she couldn't leave for nothing, right?
Yu shi didn't know Madam Yu was thinking about using her two biological daughters. Seeing that she really didn't intend to pay for Tang Xin, she was somewhat unaccepting.
She stared bitterly at Tang Xin.
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