When the old stories were brought up, Yun Ruochun couldn't help but feel emotional. She remembered that the mountain was bare back then, unlike now, when it was lush and verdant, with wild vegetables and black mushrooms everywhere, yet no one came to pick them.

"You were quite the mischievous little devil back then. Your sister-in-law couldn't handle you, so she made me accompany you into the mountains. But we owe you a lot, otherwise our family wouldn't have been able to have enough to eat and wear and build a big house in just a few years."

"Not at all. If it weren't for my aunt accompanying me, how could I have been so carefree on the mountain, and how could I have found the mushrooms so easily? I think my aunt is my guardian angel."

Yun Ruochun touched the back of her neck shyly, lowered her head and whispered, "No way."

Yunling pressed her advantage, pressing close to Yun Ruochun and asking, "Auntie, is there anything you want to do? Just like how elder sister wants to be a female doctor, and second auntie wants to be a big boss."

Yun Ruochun looked up at the sunlight filtering through the leaves, her thoughts drifting.

"No, I just want our family to be well."

Yun Ruochun's wish is just as simple and unpretentious as Yun Ling's wish for "world peace".

Yunling continued to guide her, "When I was kidnapped by human traffickers, I was very scared. They grabbed my collar and tried to tear off my clothes. Luckily, I managed to break free. I was thinking, what if those who couldn't break free?"

Yun Ruochun turned to look at Yun Ling, still shaken. Although Yun Ling's words were light and casual, how dangerous must they have been for a six-year-old girl at that time?

Those damned human traffickers! If she ever runs into them, she'll definitely give them a good beating!

“Nowadays, all the yamen runners are men. Abducted people are already terrified. If they encounter other men while their clothes are still incomplete, they will probably live in the shadows for the rest of their lives. I was thinking, why can’t there be young women serving as yamen runners?”

Yun Ruochun was deeply moved, after all, she had almost had her reputation tarnished by Lin Sanlang because of swimming, so she knew how difficult it was. She nodded in response like a chicken pecking at rice.

Seeing this, Yunling quickly revealed her purpose.

“Aunt, yesterday when Grandma and I were shopping at the market, we heard people say that there are more human traffickers this year, and they are becoming more cunning. They abducted many people during the Lantern Festival, and the county yamen runners still haven't found the traffickers' hideout. I want to go and rescue them.”

"You're going to rescue them? By what means?"

"Go to crowded places and keep watch. Once you spot the traffickers, follow them secretly. After tracking them to their hideout, leave a mark and then rush back to the county government office in the city to report the case."

Yun Ruochun thought the plan was feasible and nodded, saying:

“Sister Ling, let’s work together. I have a lot of strength. Even if something changes, I can use my strength to control it.”

Yun Ling was naturally happy that Yun Ruochun was willing to do this. The next morning, she took the oversized panty template with Yun Ruochun and went to the city with Yun Shenghua and Yun Chu.

When Yun Ruochun saw the three large characters "Fengyuelou" (literally "The Pavilion of Love and Lust"), she paused. She never expected that Yun Ling would have the audacity to associate with people from such a place of pleasure. Her expression immediately changed.

"Auntie, what's wrong?"

"You're asking me what's wrong? Does your sister-in-law know you're so bold?"

"Of course your mother knows. No one is born wanting to walk this path. It's the circumstances of the world that force us to. Being able to bravely live and face it is perhaps another good way of life."

That's what she said, but Yun Ruochun still refused to get involved in this mess. She just stood there, as if her feet were covered in the stickiest rice paste, and didn't make a single move forward.

"Ling-jie, you go in by yourself, I'll wait for you here."

"Auntie, are you just going to stand here like this? Why don't you come inside with me? It'll only take the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, it'll be quick."

"Hurry up and go inside. I'm a grown man, what danger do you think I might encounter?"

Seeing that Yun Ruochun was determined, Yunling stopped trying to persuade her. Worried that Yun Ruochun might run into trouble, she quickly ran into the building to find the madam.

When the madam saw Yunling arrive, she immediately grabbed her and tried to get to the point, even ordering peach blossom cakes to be prepared. However, Yunling was thinking about Yun Ruochun standing outside, so she waved her hand and refused.

"No, Mom, I have something urgent to attend to today. I was just about to bring this sample over and leave. Let's have a hearty chat around the fire another time."

"Oh, so you don't even know if you're going to meet your lover. Let me tell you, don't trust those stinky men out there. They never tell the truth. If you get scammed, don't come crying to me at the brothel. I won't listen to your wailing."

The madam spoke angrily, but handed the panties in her hand to the servant beside her. After a short while, the servant returned with the word "suitable".

"That,"

"Hey, since you've heard everything, hurry up and get back to work. If you ruin my big plan to make money, I'll skin you alive."

After spending several time with the madam, Yunling had figured out the woman's temperament. Without replying, she simply stroked the woman's hair like she was petting a big black cat before slipping away, much to the madam's chagrin.

As Yunling walked out of the brothel, she slowly exhaled upon seeing Yun Ruochun. Just as she was about to tell Yun Ruochun to leave, Yun Ruochun spoke first.

“Ling’er, I just saw a girl of about ten years old playing with a ball. The ball rolled into the alley, and right after she went in, a hunchbacked man followed her in. They haven’t come out yet.”

Yun Ruochun originally wanted to chase after her to see what was going on, because she was afraid that the young woman had encountered human traffickers. However, if she impulsively went forward without any plan, she would probably become prey for the traffickers. In that case, she would not only fail to save the woman but also get herself into trouble, which would not be worth it.

"Auntie, let's go take a look now."

"good."

The two ran to the alley entrance and immediately spotted a handkerchief left at the corner. Their hearts jumped, but they dared not act rashly. They could only follow slowly along the wall. Finally, they met their target about a hundred meters away at the other end of the alley.

"That's him, that damned human trafficker. The girl he was carrying on his back is the one who was playing ball earlier. He must have drugged her and is probably taking her somewhere."

Where else could they take them? They must be taken out of the city to a remote place to sell them and make that dirty money.

Yunling also found this behavior disgusting, but it has been a practice that has never been eradicated since ancient times. Moreover, the methods of abduction are incredibly diverse and difficult to guard against, making it truly despicable.

"Auntie, what should we do?"

"Follow him and see where he goes."

Yun Ling had no objections and followed behind Yun Ruochun. The two watched as the trafficker carried the innocent young woman out of the city.