Chapter 429 Breaking out of the cocoon and becoming a butterfly
Chapter 429 Breaking out of the cocoon and becoming a butterfly
My aunt, who was walking to the door, staggered when she heard this.
He quickly walked over, swinging his handkerchief, and explained seriously.
"My dear, please don't talk nonsense. Although the money I earned was not clean, I didn't harm anyone.
Especially the dancers and maids in the brothel, they were all poor children that my aunt met being sold on the street or abandoned on the roadside.
Even if they have to sell themselves, they will make their own choice when they grow up.
If they don't want to, let them find a clean place by themselves.
Some sold themselves to work as maids in wealthy families, and some became servants.
Anyway, everything is clean here, and even the money earned is divided equally among everyone. As their aunt, I also have to pay for their expenses.
If she is lucky enough to meet someone willing to redeem her, he will give half of the money to the girl.
Let them keep it well, and don't be foolish enough to give all the money to men, or they will cry too late."
When everyone heard this, they looked at the aunt in surprise. She was probably in her thirties, and her face was well maintained, and it was obvious that she had never given birth.
When he speaks, he always has a smile on his face, which makes it easy for people to like him.
Xia Yining asked: "Auntie, are you making so much money? Aren't you afraid of losing money?"
Auntie Hualou shook her handkerchief and sat on the stool, smiling and saying, "Not at all, these girls are all filial.
Whenever I receive a tip from a distinguished guest, he will share some of it with me. It’s definitely not a lot of money, but it’s enough for my retirement.
This woman may have a very difficult life, so Hualouzi and she can be considered to be supporting each other.
While I am still young and can hold on, I should make more money so that these people can survive with money in the future.
So whether to sell art or to sell one’s body was decided long ago.”
The Northern Dynasty Empress who was standing by had heard something about it and then asked, "What if they don't want to do that and just want to perform for money? Then there won't be any girls left."
"That's fine. I've thought about it a long time ago. If they all work hard and practice singing and dancing well.
At worst, we can just make it a vegetarian place, and if everyone is careful, we can still get by."
They could see that she was sincere, and everyone became even more silent.
"Oh~~ Look at what I'm saying. I'm disturbing everyone's fun. Please continue to have fun.
I'll have someone bring up some more food."
Until night fell, guests began to arrive at the brothel one after another. Xia Yining and others left through the back door first.
Following closely behind him were the retired emperor and others.
When the aunt from the brothel came up, she found that everyone had left, and she saw a few silver bills on each person's seat.
There were large and small ones, totaling several thousand taels of silver.
She couldn't help but have tears in her eyes, and wiped them with a handkerchief: "They are all good people. This money must be given to those girls."
I stood there and thought for a while, then found the few people who were dancing today.
“You are all blessed, with the rewards left by several distinguished guests today.
Aunt, I know some of you want to leave early, so we will split the money in half.
If you want to leave, pack up now.
After we left the house, we no longer knew each other and never saw each other again.
No matter who it is, including your future husband and children, you must remember to keep this secret.
The money should be divided into points and hidden away, and never be taken away by anyone.
From now on, no one will protect you. You must learn to protect yourself."
The dancers all knelt on the ground and kowtowed three times: "Thank you for taking care of me all these years, mom. I will remember your kindness for the rest of my life."
The news that a group of sisters were leaving soon spread throughout the brothel.
Those who had just woken up asked their maids to give them a red envelope or jewelry, which were valuable.
If you really encounter any problems in the future, you can find a pawn shop to sell it for money.
Lanterns were lit up in the streets, illuminating the roads. Many girls standing by the buildings saw several figures walking by.
They all smiled and said, "As expected, the little girl looks better in plain clothes. She is so weird all the time, it's not pleasing to the eye."
The guests around her didn't hear clearly, so they asked her what she was talking about.
The beauty was boneless, her little head fell directly on his shoulder, her eyes looking at the increasingly smaller figure in the distance.
Tiantian said, "It's okay, I just had a beautiful dream with a good ending. Let's continue drinking."
An aunt from another place also wiped away her tears. She had already sent away dozens of people.
She didn't ask these little girls to remember her, she just hoped they could live their lives in peace.
The turtle who had been following her was also picked up, and now he was crying just like this tearful man.
She sobbed several times and said, "Don't worry, aunt, they all have consciences, otherwise they wouldn't have sent so much money and food back.
Woo woo woo...
"Boo-hoo-hoo..."
This made Auntie Hualou feel disgusted. She shook her handkerchief and said, "Don't cry. It's so ugly."
She raised her foot and kicked him lightly, then scolded him fiercely, "Don't think I don't know you want to be lazy.
You have used this trick many times.
Even a fool wouldn't be fooled again, and your aunt happens to be extremely smart."
The old man was not angry, he said with a smile: "Hehehe... you are so awesome to be discovered by auntie."
The two of them laughed and joked, then took one look at the street and went about their business.
They were all thinking about the six distinguished guests, and how their status was too low to be presentable.
If I could meet them again someday and need them, I would definitely work like a slave to repay their kindness.
At the small door on the side of Prime Minister Nan Xu's residence, two women who were covered very tightly were waiting there.
It was the former courtesan who escaped from the brothel. This time she no longer used her previous name, but only two simple words, Xiaodie.
Breaking out of the cocoon and emerging as a butterfly is a good sign for her.
When the eldest lady of the Xia family heard the report from the servant, she had a hunch that it was the girl she had met, and her sister-in-law had already given the things to him.
After repeated instructions, that person will definitely come back and everything will be handed over to him.
She hurried over with the nanny beside her, and smiled when she saw the person standing outside the door in an orderly manner.
“The girl is a decisive person, as expected of my sister-in-law who said you would come and pick it up soon.
This is the box you left behind that day, please take a look at it."
Feeling her kindness, Xiaodie breathed a sigh of relief. She bowed respectfully and told her her new name.
"I also want to thank the madam and that person for not being dissatisfied and keeping Xiaodie for so long. If it were someone else..."
“You’re welcome. It’s not easy to be a woman. I’m just lending a hand.
You have to walk the road ahead on your own, but beauty can sometimes be a problem.
When you two go out, it's best to change your clothes, preferably something uglier.
It would be best to change it back to its original appearance after deciding where to live."
Xiaodie and the maid were so moved that they immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed.
"Thank you ma'am for your kind reminder. Xiaodie will keep it in mind."
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