Xiao Cui'er had never lived such a good life. To be able to wear such good clothes, eat such good food, and even live in such a beautiful and warm place …

However, she didn't feel happy at all …

When she saw Du Yueyao, she also felt that Du Yueyao was not very happy …

Although she was still young and everyone said that she still didn't understand, she still had her own thoughts and judgments. Du Yueyao might be able to hide her sadness, but she couldn't.

Although the lights on the pavilion were dim, Du Yueyao still saw the little girl in front of him who looked like she was about to cry. Her heart also felt pain … Could it be that she shouldn't have brought this child to this brothel boat? Living in such an environment is not good for this child at all...

The hand she was using to hold the candle stiffened. Then, Xiao Cui'er walked over and hugged her waist, burying her head into her body as tears began to flow.

"Elder sister …"

This child seemed to have grown slightly taller than when he first saw her. Actually, after he had brought her in, he hadn't taken much care of her either. On the contrary, it was Xiao Cui'er who had been taking care of him all along. I wonder how she eats every day …

In the end, he had been the one to blame for being careless …

That little child was like her own child, and now she felt a lot of guilt.

In this world, there were many people who had never experienced any hardships since they were born. The departure of a loved one, or the misery of poverty. However, more and more people were struggling as well. He thought about what he would do in this world, what he would leave behind for himself, or what he would try to escape from.

But why or what?

When she closed her eyes, she thought of Yin Ci's eyes. That child was practically obedient and made people feel pity for him. Every night, as long as the light in her room was on, she could see a vague figure on the far bank of the river. Dressed in plain silk clothing, her mouth was so clumsy that one could not even utter a few flowery words. However, one could tell that her eyes were filled with emotion that everyone could understand …

Du Yueyao did not want to see him, so he stayed like this until the lights on the brothel boat went out, and only then did he leave.

This scene had become a secret in the depths of Du Yueyao's heart. When she was slightly tipsy after sending her guests away, or when she slept until the evening, when the moonlight outside the window was bright and clear, Du Yueyao would naturally take action. She would look out the window at the figure in the distance. As if possessed, she seemed to be saying the best love words she had ever heard.

Who in this world hadn't felt pity?

This was the best way for her and Yin Ci. Even if he missed it, it was for his own good.

"Elder sister."

Xiao Cui'er moved slightly in Du Yueyao's embrace, lifting up her small face, which was still covered in tears, from her waist.

Du Yueyao was startled, then patted on the head lightly.

"When the brothel boat is done, sister will find a private school for you to go and read, okay?"

Although Phoenix Dynasty did not specify a rule for women to not be allowed to take the exam, only girls from wealthy families would care about something that a woman would read one or two books about. However, she wanted Xiao Cui'er to live such a life, if she was allowed to grow up in a brothel like this, she would most likely become a prostitute in the future …

But she knew too well the grievances and difficulties of the brothel, the hardships of this road, and the disdain of the world in private. Although she had met someone like Lan Xiao and made the entire brothel warm and free, she didn't want to let her live a life of grievance.

She was living a casual life, but she still understood that life wasn't something that could be lost with her unreasonable personality. It was because she had met with a broken family and her brother had made things difficult for her that she had no choice but to take this step. However, in her heart, she still yearned for a complete family, a strict father, and a gentle mother. She had no chance, little Cui Er still has.

Xiao Cui'er never thought that Du Yueyao would say such a thing, how could she have thought that she would actually be able to go to a private school one day? How could it be possible for someone like her to be born?

"But, I want to be with my sister even more."

"Silly child."

Du Yueyao gently patted the child's head.

"Come, let's go find Mama Lan and join in the fun." She pulled her small face out of her arms and wiped away the tears on her face. Then, because it was so funny, she wiped her whole face like a kitten and couldn't help laughing out loud.

On the contrary, Du Yueyao's Apricot Flower Hall was quiet, but downstairs was still a lively place filled with singing and dancing. After sending off the guests, the girls still couldn't bear to sleep, so they continued to drink and chat merrily on the deck. The wine was tainted with the fragrance of a hundred flowers and seemed to be even more intoxicating.

In terms of alcohol consumption, as long as Du Yueyao was willing to drink, she would not lose to anyone. Coincidentally, Lan Xiao was also known as the Master who wouldn't fall even after drinking a thousand cups.

The two of them toasted back and forth, only getting a little tipsy after a few rounds.

Taking advantage of Du Yueyao's good mood, the ladies, who rarely got a chance to chat with her, also came over at this time, chattering about the secret flowers in the room that the girls liked, the entire Spring Brothel was especially lively. Du Yueyao was also willing to chat with them, sharing the funny things about him being the wife of an apricot. It made those girls laugh.

The full moon hung high in the sky, as if it was also helping the girls enjoy the wine, appearing exceptionally bright.

"Xiao Cui'er, take out all the things that I have collected today and distribute them among your sisters."

It was normal for Du Yueyao to give things to others, so it was not strange. Everyone was also overjoyed. After all, any item that Du Yueyao took out normally could be considered a top quality item.

Besides, she didn't need that much.

Not long later, Xiao Cui'er came down with a box in her arms, which she had received recently. She opened the box and placed it in the middle of the table, letting the sisters slowly choose based on their preferences.

There was laughter on the deck, the clinking of cups and the constant exclamations of admiration for the ornaments.

With her sharp eyes, Lan Xiao saw the items that were wrapped in the little silk cloth one by one. When she opened them, she indeed saw it was as she had expected. Raising the peach blossom hairpin in her hand, she asked:

"Aunt, this was given to me by that foolish brat called Yin Ci, right?"

In terms of craftsmanship, the hairpin was not considered superior, but it was very carefully wrapped up. Presumably, that brat spent a lot of time to find it and sent it to the brothel boat.

He was such a person. While he was unable to recognize what others thought of as treasures, the things that he had found were treated as treasures.

Lan Xiao was the oldest, plus she was born intelligent, even though her entire body was filled with the bad style of a female ruffian, she was still a meticulous woman, and was well aware of these matters.

Du Yueyao was especially different from that foolish brat. Although she had only seen him three times and never wanted to see him again, this made Lan Xiao even more suspicious.

Lan Xiao had always been a carefree and straightforward person, the reason why she opened the brothels was not to be the procuress, she was young and mischievous, angering her father to death, but was just like those martial artists. It was just willfulness. She was never a bad person …

She had known Du Yueyao for a long time, even though she was only thinking about how noisy it was, she understood her a lot more than the other people who were truly confused.

Du Yueyao was startled by her question, she didn't think she would remember it. She gave a casual grunt of assent.

Seeing her disinterested expression, Lan Xiao really did not know what she was worried about. She just casually put the hairpin back into the silk cloth and wrapped it up, then grabbed Du Yueyao's hand and stuffed it into her palm.

"You'd better keep it."

When Lan Xiao sat back down, Du Yueyao was still standing there in shock, his palm still raised high in the air. She felt the soft touch of the piece of silk on his palm. It felt hot, but it soon cooled down.

She pulled a girl beside her and put the silk cloth into her hands. She gave a warm smile.

"This is for you."

That girl was naturally very happy, but when she raised her head and saw Lan Xiao's gaze, she seemed to be a little strange. She momentarily thanked him, but didn't know if she should accept it or not. He realized that this was not an ordinary item to Du Yueyao, but if it was really something important, why would the Miss Yueyao give it to him?

"Just take it with ease. It's just a small gift, work …" It's not too good... Compared to the stuff in Cloud Workshop, it's way too inferior, so don't you mind it. "

Du Yueyao smiled again. Her smile truly had that kind of magic, making people feel relaxed all of a sudden. After she said that, she reached for the jug of wine in the middle of the table and poured herself a cup. The jug was placed across the table as she poured Lan Xiao a cup.

Lan Xiao could not bear to watch any longer, so she went over and pulled Du Yueyao to one side.

"You've fallen for that silly kid, haven't you?"

"You know he's stupid …"

"Why did you give him a gift?"

"Speaking of the appearance of that hairpin, I, Du Yueyao, am much better than that good stuff. Right, wouldn't it be better to let our sisters be happy for a while?"

Lan Xiao could not bear to see Du Yueyao's death, so she did not want to admit to one thing, but started to talk about other things instead. The Du Yueyao that she knew was not so timid.

"Although that child is silly and insensible, he has a clean heart and is much better than those young masters whose mouths are filled with flowery nonsense. You clearly know in your heart that he is worthy of you entrusting your entire life to him … "If you don't like him, it's natural that no one will force you, but why do I feel like you've clearly thought about it …"

"I've really seen everything …" How could the old procuress persuade him that the first card in the building was from the good side? Mama Lan... You are so funny today... Do you want to do business or not? Could it be that you really have thoughts of opening a medicine store? "

Seeing her dead look, Lan Xiao felt hatred in her heart, and quickly stopped Du Yueyao who wanted to escape.

"I'm not the Brothel Keeper, I consider you to be my friend … No one can restrain you. If you want to return to the Su Zhou with him, do you believe that I will beat the drum and beat the drum so that you can get married out … I hope for you to live a good life, do you really want to be a prostitute for your entire life? "As for the girls on this ship, no matter which one of them is suitable, I am willing to let them go."

Although Lan Xiao usually spoke a lot, most of them were sarcastically and sarcastically instigated the Mommy Chun on the other side of the brothel boat. Even Du Yueyao who had been with her for a long time would rarely see her speak so much in a serious manner …