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A cold wind blew in through the cracks in the broken window, causing the oil lamp flame to flicker.

Ayan had actually woken up when Sister Tao'er and the others came in, but he didn't make a sound.

He wrapped himself tightly in the warm blanket, closed his eyes, and listened to the hushed conversation between Sister Peach and Sister Winter Sunflower.

Sister Dongkui's voice trembled uncontrollably, and Sister Tao'er's words of comfort reached his ears.

He remembered that Sister Tao'er and Sister Dongkui used to get along quite well when they were in the Prime Minister's residence.

Sister Dongkui is a bit silly and simple-minded, but she's a really nice person and loves to laugh.

She had intended to help them before, even though she had been scammed herself, but she meant well.

It's all that wicked woman Li Nanyu's fault. Luckily, Uncle San has already divorced her, otherwise Uncle San would have been unlucky for the rest of his life.

Now it can be considered that evil has been punished; that wicked woman, Li Nanyu, is dead.

Now that winter mallow has nowhere to go, it is truly pitiful.

Why not let her go with them? Although Sister Tao'er made arrangements for Sister Dongkui, Dongkui's silly personality might cause her to suffer, and she might even lose both her money and her lover!

Thinking of this, Ayan opened his eyes and said softly, "Sister Tao'er, let Sister Dongkui stay."

Both women turned to look at him at the same time.

Peach's eyes flashed with surprise, while Winter Sunflower was stunned.

Dongkui's lips trembled as she knelt on the ground. She turned to look at the young master, then turned to look at Tao'er. "Sister Tao'er, since the young master has said so, please agree to my request!"

I am willing to serve you and the young master like a slave.

I know you're a clever and resourceful girl, otherwise, the young master might be...

Don't worry, I won't eat and drink for free...

I can cook, I can sew, and I can also look after the young master on the road!

I don't want wages, I just need food and a place to sleep!

Although Peach is a year younger than her, she is actually a very opinionated girl and much stronger than her.

Tao'er quickly helped her up: "Get up, what are you doing?"

Dongkui refused to get up, tears streaming down her face: "I know I'm a burden, but I really have nowhere else to go..."

My hometown is deserted now; I've seen too many women's fates in those chaotic times...

I'm afraid of being alone...

Ayan crawled out of bed, walked to Tao'er's side, and gently tugged at her sleeve: "Sister Tao'er, Sister Dongkui helped us."

She's begged us, so please accept her!

"The three of us can walk together and keep each other company." He paused, his voice youthful yet firm.

Tao'er looked at Ayan, then at Dongkui kneeling on the ground, and finally let out a long sigh.

She hesitated. It was already dangerous enough to bring Ayan alone, and with Dongkui added, they would become an even bigger target.

But looking at Dongkui's appearance, she just couldn't bring herself to be cruel.

Ultimately, Dongkui could have lived a peaceful life in the Li family. If she hadn't helped her and Ayan back then, she wouldn't have been implicated.

"Never mind, get up."

Sister Dongkui, but I'm making this clear to you beforehand.

If you spend some money to marry an ordinary, honest man, you might be able to live a peaceful life.

But following me and Ayan, I'm afraid the journey will be fraught with danger.

If you're not afraid of danger or hardship, then follow me. But if you do, you'll have to be quite obedient to my arrangements.

If you agree, then go along with it.

"If you disagree, I can give you some silver. After you leave here, find a decent county to settle down in and live a peaceful life."

Dongkui nodded in agreement, "Sister Tao'er, I'm not afraid of danger, and I'm not afraid of hardship."

Don't worry, I'll listen to whatever you say.

Tao'er has her own ideas, so she'll just listen to her.

Tao'er spoke again, "Let's go together."

Dongkui was stunned for a moment, then burst into tears of joy, kowtowing repeatedly with excitement: "Thank you, Sister Tao'er!"

Thank you, young master!

I will do my best and will absolutely not cause you any trouble!

After saying that, he was willing to get up from the ground, supporting himself on his feet, and Tao'er quickly helped him up.

Tao'er shook her head: "Sister Dongkui, let's skip the master-servant etiquette from now on."

It's best not to kowtow so easily.

From now on, we will address each other as sisters. You are a year older than me, so I will call you "elder sister"!

Dongkui nodded repeatedly, then, remembering something, looked timidly at Ayan: "Then... young master..."

"Just call me Ayan."

From now on, there will be no more young masters from the Prime Minister's residence; there will only be A-Yan.

Ayan said earnestly, "Sister Dongkui, I will no longer be a young master."

Just remember to call me by my name!

Dongkui's eyes reddened again, this time with tears of emotion.

She stood up, suddenly rushed over and hugged Tao'er tightly, giving her a big, intimate hug.

"Thank you, little sister Tao'er. From now on, you will be my good little sister."

I, Dongkui, now have my own family.

Tao'er could only let her hold her. Although she was a little uncomfortable, she couldn't bear to push her away.

According to her actual age, she is much older than Dongkui, although the original owner of this body was a little over a year younger than Dongkui.

Then he bent down, picked up Ayan, and spun him around: "That's great!"

Very good!

"The three of us will be together from now on!"

Ayan was a little embarrassed by her sudden action, and Dongkui belatedly realized that she had been impolite. She quickly put Ayan down and apologized awkwardly, "I'm so sorry, I was too happy and forgot the rules..."

Seeing her flustered appearance, Tao'er couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Tao'er patted Dongkui on the shoulder and laughed, "Sister Dongkui, you're too excited. Look, even Ayan is embarrassed."

Her little face turned as red as a monkey's...

"Sister Tao'er..."

What did you say?!

Don't even mention those last two words, they're awful!

Ayan quickly interrupted Sister Tao'er, afraid that she would say the words "monkey's butt".

He'd seen monkey butts before, and they really weren't pretty.

"Hahaha………"

When Tao'er saw Ayan's little expression, she laughed heartily.

This was the first time in days that Ayan had seen Tao'er smile so relaxedly, and the heavy atmosphere in the room seemed to ease a little.

Oh well, as long as Sister Tao'er is happy, let her laugh however she wants!

Dongkui rubbed her hands awkwardly, feeling completely at a loss for what to do with them.

She looked up and stammered, "Ayan, I really didn't mean it just now, please don't take it to heart."

Ayan quickly shook his head, "Sister Dongkui, it's okay, I'm not angry at all."

Look how happy Sister Peach is! As long as she's happy, anything is fine!

"Uh-huh………"

The three of them then laughed together again.

Dongkui was genuinely happy. In the past, when she was with the young lady, she always had to be cautious and observe her words and expressions carefully.

He had to remember the young lady's preferences perfectly every day, and he had to know what she was going to do next with just a glance!

I'm on edge every day, afraid of being punished by kneeling and not being allowed to eat if I make a mistake.

Her life improved considerably after arriving at the Prime Minister's residence, as the eldest young lady dared not punish her arbitrarily.

Tao looked out at the dark night and then said, "Alright, enough fooling around. It's almost dawn, we need to discuss how to get out of the city."

The three sat down around the dim firelight.