The winter sunlight is gentle like a warm little hand, with not a trace of heat.

Yang Ruqing stood in the main hall of the temple, where fifty-three young women or older ladies had gathered.

But most of their faces did not show the joy of being rescued, but rather fear and panic.

She naturally knew what these women were wary of and afraid of.

Of all these women, except for the two young girls who were just arrested, the rest of them are not innocent.

There are also those who are determined to fight to the death.

But, the result will really kill you!

Those who survive are those who have ultimately made compromises.

What could a frail woman possibly do?

“Today’s matter, you can rest assured, we will keep it confidential and not disclose it to others.”

Yang Ruoqing glanced at the crowd of women.

“I am Lady Zhongyong, bestowed the title of First Rank Imperial Decree Wife by the court. At the same time, I am also a royal imperial envoy...”

“I give you two choices!”

“First, go home immediately and reunite with family.”

"Second, follow me to a place and stay there for a while. That place requires you to work to support yourselves. But I will tell your families that you are working here during this time so they won't worry about you and why you haven't come home."

These two options are very clear. If you want Yang Ruqing to help cover up the fact that she was caught during this time, then you need to do some work for a while.

"Madam, I have some questions and would like to ask if it would be possible for you to tell me."

The girl, who spoke up bravely, looked a bit familiar to Yang Ruqing.

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The first time entering the secret chamber of the small Buddhist hall, she was also the one speaking.

"Ask questions if you have any, don't hesitate." Yang Ruqing said.

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This young girl looked timid, but she was certainly brave. She called herself "slave girl," which meant she was unmarried.

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Yang Ruqing disliked calling herself "slave" or "concubine." Deep down, she was still a woman who believed in gender equality. She couldn't be bound by feudal rules and regulations.

"Madam, where are you taking us to work? What will we be doing?"

"Don't worry, it's a simple job. You can earn money without having to show your faces or break the rules of ladylike conduct. It's just weaving clothes," Yang Ruoqing said.

The young girl hesitated for a moment.

"Very well, madam. I am willing to follow your arrangements and go to work." The young girl gritted her teeth, deciding to trust Yang Ruohong.

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Yesterday evening, Yang Ruqing came here and promised to return today to save them.

And today, she truly did it. She finally escaped the abyss of suffering. So Yang Ruoqing's promise is probably useful.

She was afraid her family would blame her for going home like this.

Many hands make light work.

Etiquette can leave a woman with no place to turn, leaving her with only one path: death.

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“Think it over, there’s something I want to say upfront. Your families, they do wish for you to return, but just returning like this, will it really be a good thing? That’s uncertain.”

“If you choose to work first, I will have people find out about your family situation and give you the best way to meet them.”

Yang Ruqing continued.

By this point, if these girls still don't understand the situation, they must be idiots.

The final result satisfied Yang Ruqing. After comforting each other, they both chose to go to work in the end.

This is truly a case of "unintentional planting leading to fruitful shade"!

She was still worried about the first batch of female workers, but she got it this way.

In this era, it is considered virtuous for women to be without talent. It is rare for families to allow their women to be seen in public.

Not only unmarried girls, but also older women who are married and have children, are not allowed to appear in public without proper reason.

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There was this first batch of female workers, and as they earned money, they gradually changed people's perceptions.

In the future, more and more people will recognize women working outside the home, which will in turn influence society.

That afternoon, Yang Ruqing put on these women and, with carriages, took them all out of the heart of the capital city toward the suburbs.

Yang Ruqing already knew who the girl talking to her was.

She is called Jiang Qianchun, and she comes from Zaozhuang near Beijing. Her family runs a tofu business there and has a small tofu shop nearby.

When she went out for a spring outing, she and a companion were taken away together.

Her companion died, while she, through deceit and flattery, survived, but her innocence was lost.

She didn't want to go home. She was afraid to see her father, brother, and mother. She didn't want anyone else to know what had happened.

Therefore, she tightly grasped Yang Ruoqing as a lifeline. She didn't want to die; she wanted to live.

In the carriage, Yang Ruocheng called Jiang QiChun to her carriage.

"I've met Lady Yang," Jiang Qianchun bowed to Yang Ruqing, she was a little reserved.

After all, she was facing a powerful noblewoman, while she herself was just an ordinary woman with no power, and moreover, one of dubious reputation.

"Jiang Qianchun, I've already sent someone to check on your family situation." Yang Ruqing said.

Jiang Qianchun's heart pounded. She didn't know what would happen next, and all sorts of bad thoughts flooded her mind. Her breathing became rapid, her heart beating so fast it felt like it would burst out of her chest.

"Don't worry, there's nothing wrong with your house."

Yang Ruqing naturally felt Jiang Qianchun's change, she smiled.

This way, her tension eased.

But her hands were clenching the edges of her clothes, her lips white, and she hadn't fully relaxed.

“Since you disappeared last April, your father and brother have sent people to search for you. They even reported it to the authorities, but you were hidden deep within the secret chamber of Yunshan Temple. How could they have found you? These days, they haven't given up.”

"Madam, how are they doing?"

“The tofu shop is still open, your father’s hair has turned a bit whiter, but everything else is fine…”

"That's good, that's good."

Jiang Qianchun could no longer hold back her sobs. She was under a lot of mental pressure. After a slight release, she finally felt a little better.

“I've thought of a way. You disappearing, it's because a tiger dragged you into the mountains. Your companions died at the tiger's mouth, and you hit your head and can't remember your loved ones. These days, you suddenly remembered.”

"Yes, Madam, I shall do as you instruct." Jiang Qianchun bowed down and performed a deep bow.

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This kindness is like being reborn to parents! She will never forget it.

"Don't worry, things will be done step by step. Just focus on your work."

Yang Ruqing said, “The factory residential area is just ahead. For now, you'll live in the old houses, as the new ones are still under construction.”

After driving for a while, there appeared a grove of lush trees ahead.

The environment here is excellent because it will soon become the first factory in Daqi.

Passing through a tree-lined path, a common tile-roofed house made of red brick appeared ahead.

Outside the entrance, soldiers are guarding.

For now, this place is not open to the public; it remains a secret territory under jurisdiction.

The motorcade carrying Yang Ruohua and her companions drove slowly into...

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