bookrebus Chapter 546 Cuiping's Redemption
Chapter 546 Cuiping's Redemption
After the sisters Lin Yuyao and Lin Yudong were resurrected and achieved a leap in realm, their hearts were filled with anger at the injustice of the world. They quickly returned to the torture chamber, where they had suffered and where the people they cared about were.
When they entered the torture chamber, they immediately saw Xiao Mingyue. Delighted, the two sisters quickly rushed forward to rescue Xiao Mingyue. Just then, their attention was drawn to a scene not far away—they saw Cuiping, the former female guard of Young Master Wang, being repeatedly insulted by Young Master Wang, the masters, and the servants. They rushed forward, knocking out or killing the accursed men, saving Cuiping. (The following is Cuiping's confession.)
Just as I, Cuiping, was being beaten by the young master and the servants, lying in wait unwillingly, I suddenly felt a cool pill slide into my mouth. My purple-black lipstick-covered mouth was filled with a chill. I don't know who used the magic medicine to bring me back to life or resurrect me, but I could clearly feel my temperature slowly recovering, my blood flowing, and my heartbeat starting to pick up. I knew I was saved. But when I opened my eyes, I found that the three sisters in front of me were Lin Yudong, Lin Yuyao, and Xiao Mingyue. They had actually saved me? I was so confused! Hadn't I beheaded Lin Yuyao and Lin Yudong? Could such a deep hatred save me? I was instantly confused!
After the sisters returned to the torture chamber to rescue Xiao Mingyue, they happened to see Cuiping being killed by Young Master Wang, so they stepped forward to save her without any grudges and fed her a pill of resurrection. This was Xiao Mingyue's time-travel prize. She first tried the infinitely replicable version of the pill and found it had no effect, so she fed her the advanced resurrection pill that was a time-travel reward, and sure enough, Cuiping came back to life.
Sisters Lin Yuyao and Lin Yudong rushed towards Young Master Wang like lightning. Young Master Wang's eyes were filled with fear when he saw the sisters suddenly appear. He had never expected the dead to be resurrected. Before he could react, the sisters were already in front of him. Lin Yuyao raised her hand and swung it, sending Young Master Wang flying with a powerful force. He slammed heavily against the wall, his life or death unknown.
The two sisters rushed to Cuiping's side, where she was breathing weakly and her life was in imminent danger. Xiao Mingyue remembered his time-travel prize—the resurrection pill. He first took out an infinitely replicated version of the pill and fed it to Cuiping. However, the pill had no effect after entering Cuiping's body. Cuiping remained unconscious, and signs of life gradually faded.
Xiao Mingyue was extremely anxious. He knew he couldn't hesitate any longer, so he took out the advanced resurrection pill that was a reward for time travel. He carefully placed the pill into Cuiping's mouth, then gently opened her mouth and let the pill slide down her throat.
A miracle happened. As the pill entered my body, a warm feeling spread throughout me. My pale complexion gradually turned rosy, and my tightly closed eyes trembled slightly. After a while, I slowly opened my eyes. My eyes were filled with confusion, but soon they regained clarity.
Before I could ask, Lin Yudong said coldly, "Cui Ping, do you think you can die so easily? We saved you just to make you work for us."
I glared at them angrily and said, "I, Cuiping, am only loyal to the young master and will never betray him. Your efforts to save me are in vain."
Lin Yuyao sneered, "Hmph, you're still pretty stubborn. Do you think you have a choice? How did he treat you when you were fighting for the Young Master? You were seriously injured, but not only did he not help you, he even stabbed you after you fell. Don't you understand his true colors?"
I froze, replaying the scene in my mind. I remembered feeling another sword strike to my throat after I collapsed. I saw it was the Young Master who delivered the blow, and I also saw his grim smile and cold words. At the time, I couldn't comprehend it. But now, Lin Yuyao's words were like a thorn, piercing my heart.
Xiao Mingyue came forward, handed me a mirror, and said, "Look at your wound yourself. The angle and force of the knife couldn't have been done by an enemy."
I took the mirror and looked at the wound on my throat. The doubt and pain in my heart grew deeper and deeper. My hands trembled and tears welled up in my eyes.
Lin Yudong continued, "Cui Ping, think about this carefully. We can give you wealth and glory as long as you are willing to cooperate with us. You risked your life for the young master, but he treats you like this. Why should you remain loyal to him?"
I was in a deep struggle. My loyalty to the young master was ingrained in my bones, but the reality before me forced me to reevaluate this feeling. I didn't know whether I should believe Lin Yudong and the others, but I knew I had to get to the bottom of it.
So I said to them, "Okay, I can cooperate with you temporarily, but I need to find out why the young master did this to me first. If what you say is false, I will never let you go."
Lin Yudong nodded with satisfaction: "Okay, we can give you time to investigate. However, you'd better make a decision quickly, we don't have that much patience."
In the days that followed, I began a covert investigation. I uncovered something that chilled me to the core. It turned out that the young master, for his own benefit, had long been colluding with other forces, hoping to sacrifice me for his own safety. The deep bond I had once believed between master and servant was nothing but a joke.
Finally, I became disheartened and decided to cooperate with the three sisters of Lin Yudong. I would use my own strength to make the person who betrayed me pay the price.
Since then, I have been like a sharp blade, setting off a bloody storm in the Longyou area. Whenever night falls and everything is silent, I can't help but think of the simple and loyal self I used to be. I can't help but feel confused, not knowing whether my choice was right or wrong.
With my wit and determination, I quickly launched an in-depth investigation into the Wang family and several other families. I crisscrossed the streets, interacting with all manner of people, never missing a single clue. By skillfully employing various tactics, I gathered a wealth of solid evidence, exposing their illegal activities.
These powerful families routinely abuse their power to bully and commit crimes, leaving the people in awe but afraid to speak out. The evidence I possess is undoubtedly the key to bringing them to justice. I neatly organized the evidence and presented it to them.
They were very pleased with my work and immediately reported the situation to the court. Upon learning of this, the court attached great importance to it, swiftly mobilizing troops and apprehending these lawless Longyou aristocratic families in one fell swoop. For a time, the people of Longyou were overjoyed, and the people applauded.
During this process, I faced countless dangers and challenges. But I remained steadfast in my convictions and never flinched. I knew that my actions were not only about upholding justice, but also about protecting innocent people.
Yet, in the stillness of the night, I often find myself lost in thought. I think back to my former, pure and loyal self, a person whose heart was filled only with the pursuit of justice and a love for others. But now, I'm wandering further and further down this thorny path, wondering if I've lost my way.
But I also understand that this is my own choice. I will use my own strength to change the world and ensure justice is served. No matter how difficult the road ahead, I will remain steadfast and unwavering.