In the Rong Dynasty, mistresses kept outside the household had no right to own private property. If discovered, not only would they be forced to sign an indenture, but everything they owned would also go to the primary wife.
Chen realized this at the moment, and her face instantly turned deathly pale. Having finally obtained her freedom, she didn't want her fate to be manipulated by others again. If she admitted to it, her future days would be even harder than when she was a servant girl. If she didn't admit it, then she had to explain the origins of this courtyard and farmstead.
Weighing the pros and cons, before she could make a choice, she heard the loud BANG of a gavel, which scared her into crying out immediately.
"None of these were bought by Old Master Gu. They were all rewards I received for serving my masters well in the Duan Mansion."
