The Brothel Owner already harbored guilt in her heart; for the sake of her business, she secretly preyed on young girls, some from impoverished families that she persuaded their parents to sell, while others she directly abducted.
So, she confessed to these crimes without reservation.
After leaving, fearful of an investigation from above, the Brothel Owner set many girls free during the night and even gave them hush money.
Su Zhiruan and Ji Xiaoyuan were unaware of all this.
After this small episode, the atmosphere between them began to change.
Su Zhiruan was here on a mission; whether sooner or later, she had to complete it.
On this day.
"There's a lantern festival today, want to take a look?"
"What lantern festival?" Su Zhiruan asked as she sat eating with Ji Xiaoyuan in the courtyard, looking up at him.
"It should be the Lantern Festival; I overheard some people talking about it a few days ago." Ji Xiaoyuan placed a piece of meat on her plate, recalling seriously.
