At such a tender, youthful age, to be sold off by one's own kin—Zhao Yan did not know whether to curse the cruelty of this world or the cold-blooded heartlessness of the Du family.
At this time, the trafficking of human beings was legal; slaves and servant girls were abundant, and the mansions of high-ranking officials were filled with such laborers. Zhao Yan knew that even as a judge, he could not prevent such things from happening. Since it was a voluntary transaction between the two parties, he could only curse under his breath.
The Du family was nothing but a den of wolves, and it was certainly not for the best that the younger Du sister remained there. Being sold by one's own flesh and blood would inevitably create an irreparable rift.
Chapter 456