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"Little Peach, you're just letting Huanhuan stay?"

While making the bed, Dongkui asked without looking up.

Although she had been inside with the two children, she had overheard some of their conversation in the yard.

Tao leaned against the door frame, holding a bowl of hot tea in her hand, her gaze fixed on the direction of the next room.

In that room, Huanhuan was sitting obediently on the edge of the bed, with Ayan keeping her company.

"Otherwise what?" Tao'er looked away, took a sip of tea, and asked, "How old is that child?"

She was only four or five years old, and being passed around by human traffickers, she was likely to lose her life sooner or later.

If I were to push people away, how could I live with myself?

Dongkui finally raised her head and glanced at her: "That's not what I meant."

What I'm saying is that there are already enough people living in this courtyard.

Elder Li is the seventh brother, Qingfeng is the eldest brother, Young Master Chen, plus Ayan, you, me, and now there is another child.

"Is that small courtyard big enough for everyone?"

Tao'er smiled, put down her teacup, and gently tapped the wall twice.

Dongkui looked at her, puzzled.

"Sister Dongkui, I thought you were going to object!"

So they were worried there wouldn't be enough room for everyone!

Don't worry, I've arranged everything.

I've already rented the yard next door.

Tao'er chuckled.

Dongkui said "Oh", and then said, "Sister Tao'er, won't this cost a lot of money? Why don't I go to the embroidery shop and get some embroidery work?"

Although my embroidery skills aren't the best, they're not too bad either, and I can at least earn some money.

It would be good to supplement the family income!

"Silly sister, renting a house won't cost much money. I still have money on hand, so you don't need to worry about making a living."

Your main task is to take good care of Ayan for me. Now I also need to trouble you to take care of Huanhuan.

She's different from Ayan; she might need a little more patience.

Besides, embroidery is hard on the eyes, and I can't bear to see Sister Dongkui suffer like that.

"Okay, I'll listen to Sister Tao'er."

Don't worry, I will take good care of Huanhuan.

But, do we live here or next door?

Dongkui was grateful that her younger sister Tao'er was worried that she would hurt her eyes while doing embroidery.

"The neighboring yard is bigger than ours, so let Uncle Li and the others move there."

They're separated by only one wall on each side; they're very close.

Today I had Xiao Yi and the others carve a door in the middle wall so that it's convenient for people to come and go from both sides.

"To chisel a hole?"

Why did you carve a doorway in the middle?

Dongkui put down the quilt in her hand, her face full of doubt.

"Because it's for easy access, so you don't have to go out the door to get to the next room."

However, I put some clever thought into this one.

This is both to make it convenient for us to visit each other, and to facilitate handling emergencies; it also serves as a fallback plan for us.

Tao smiled mysteriously and said in a low voice.

Tao'er had Xiao Yi install a switch on the door; pressing it once would open it, and pressing it twice would close it.

On the surface, it doesn't look like a door at all; it looks exactly like an ordinary wall.

Dongkui paused for a moment, then suddenly realized: "Sister Tao'er, are you afraid of a surprise attack?"

Like an assassin?

"The men in our courtyard, young and old, are all quite remarkable. We have no choice but to be fully prepared."

Of course, it would be best if nothing happened.

Our lives are hanging by a thread right now!

Tao'er sighed, walked to the window, and glanced at Xiao Yi, who was practicing swordsmanship in the courtyard, and Elder Li, who was meditating beside him.

There was also Young Master Chen reading a book in the courtyard; he was the former Crown Prince and King Cheng's mortal enemy.

Perhaps King Cheng's men will send assassins to kill him again.

"Sister Peach, what you're saying is too profound, I don't quite understand it!"

Don't worry, Brother Shi Qi and the others will definitely protect us.

Dongkui looked bewildered, thinking that Tao'er was worried about safety.

She's now that Seventh Brother and the others are so good at kung fu, protecting them is definitely not a problem.

"Sister Dongkui, you..."

Remember this: if there's any danger in the future, you must prioritize saving your own life.

If she really couldn't care less at that time, then she would have to protect Ayan first.

"Little Peach Girl, I won't!"

I need to take care of you and the young master first...

Wait, Peach Sister, you don't want me anymore again, do you?

Dongkui asked worriedly, her tone tinged with anxiety.

"I was just saying it casually, don't take it seriously!"

I won't abandon you.

"I'll still have to arrange your wedding with Qingfeng later!"

Tao'er smiled.

This girl is still as silly and naive as ever, but she is loyal.

Winter Sunflower: "Little Peach, you're teasing me again."

By the way, do all the male relatives live here?

"Did Brother Shi Qi and the others go over there?"

"All the male relatives moved in, except for Ayan."

The neighboring yard is big enough to make it convenient for Xiao Yi to take a medicinal bath.

It facilitates Li Bo's acupuncture and also helps with internal force to expel toxins.

The neighbor's yard is bigger, so there's no need to build another shed.

It turns out that the shed they set up here was exactly what they used for bathing.

"What happened to the wooden shed that was originally built here?"

What's the point of using it? Why not just use it to pile up firewood?

Dongkui thought it was a pity that such a big place was wasted.

"Hahaha……

Sister Dongkui, why did you think of piling up firewood?

That's such a waste! Of course, it should be used for the two of us to bathe!

"That's perfect; it doesn't matter if it gets wet in that spot."

Tao'er laughed with delight.

Upon hearing the word "bathing," Dongkui blushed slightly and spat out, "Who wants to bathe with you?"

Tao'er smiled and waved her hand: "What are you thinking about?"

Each person washes their own.

I mean, we don't need to dismantle that shed; it'll save us trouble.

Besides, we're both women, so it's okay if we shower together.

There's enough space to fit several bathtubs.

How about we ask Qingfeng to make another big bathtub another day?

Oh, and if you two get married in the future, you can take a bath together.

What do you think?

Sister Dongkui…”

After Tao'er finished speaking, she couldn't help but burst into laughter.

In modern times, it's quite normal for couples to take a bath together, but in ancient times, they would definitely have felt shy.

You should know that in ancient times, people would blow out the candles in their bridal chamber.

Dongkui was extremely embarrassed. "Little Peach, why are you bringing up Brother Qingfeng again!"

If he hears this, who knows what he'll think of me!

How embarrassing!

"Little Peach, I beg you, please don't play jokes like that on me again."

This Peach Sister is good in every way, except that sometimes what she says is too shocking.

"Okay, okay, I won't tease you anymore. I know you're shy."

I need to talk to you about something serious.

Tao'er finally managed to stop smiling and stop teasing Dong Kui.

It's quite fun to tease the little girl when I have nothing to do.

Although this girl is two years older than the original owner of the body, she has a simple and innocent nature.

Dongkui then asked, "What is it, Peach Sister? Tell me..."

Dongkui finally breathed a sigh of relief; Peach Sister had finally stopped teasing her.