Tian Yu was kept chatting with Li Shi for a long time before leaving the clinic. The four of them returned to their residence together. Seeing that it was still early, Tian Yu took the child back to the East Courtyard. Zhao Moyan wanted to say something, but a servant came to report something, so he had to go to the study to handle official business.

It wasn't until dinner time that Tian Yu and the two children were eating in the east courtyard. Zhao Moyan didn't see them in the main hall, so he asked the servants and then went to the east courtyard. Before Tian Yu could react, Zhao Moyan had already sat down familiarly and invited the servants to get a set of bowls and chopsticks so he could eat with them. Tian Yu could only greet him with a smile.

After dinner, Tian Yu told the children stories as usual. This time, Zhao Moyan sat to the side reading a book and did not take Tangyuan with him. After the story was finished, Tian Yu coaxed the two children to sleep.

Tian Yu turned around and looked at Zhao Moyan, who was still reading, with some curiosity, but she didn't ask. The two of them left the room together and closed the door. Tian Yu said, "It's getting late, I'm going back to rest now."

"Okay! Then you should get some rest!"

Tian Yu went back to her room and turned off the lights. After waiting for a long time to make sure Zhao Moyan had left, she got up, changed into men's clothing, and quietly left through the back door. Not long after Tian Yu left, Steward Zhou came to Zhao Moyan's study and said, "My lord, the madam just quietly went out through the back door."

"Where did you go?"

"They went west of the city."

"Okay, I understand."

Tian Yu arrived at the red-light district in the west of the city. Looking at the brightly lit streets, she guessed it was the liveliest place in the entire mountain city at this moment. Finally, she arrived at the entrance of the Misty Rain Pavilion. Tian Yu looked at her outfit and thought it was quite nice. Just as she was about to go in, someone pulled her into an embrace from behind. Tian Yu was about to get angry when she looked up and saw that it was Zhao Moyan. She said somewhat guiltily, "You!?...Why are you here?"

"What are you doing here so late at night? Come back with me!" Zhao Moyan said angrily.

"If I don't go back, will you send someone to follow me?" Tian Yu pushed Zhao Moyan away and questioned him.

"Come back with me. I told you I'd handle that matter; you don't need to worry about it!"

"I don't care! I'm just curious and want to go in and take a look." Saying that, he turned around and tried to go in again.

"Tian Yu!" Zhao Moyan said, pulling Tian Yu's hand and emphasizing his words. He thought to himself, "What kind of woman goes to a brothel in the middle of the night? If word gets out, I won't be able to explain myself!"

"Why is the Marquis also interested in coming to this brothel?" Just as the two were at an impasse, Prince Wu and Huang Xuan appeared. Prince Wu teased them when he saw them.

Zhao Moyan released Tian Yu and bowed to Prince Wu, but Prince Wu interrupted him, saying he didn't want anyone to know his identity and that Zhao Moyan could simply replace him with his brother Wu Tian. Tian Yu lowered her head and silently prayed, "You can't see me, you can't see me."

"Who is this young man? He looks familiar!" Prince Wu had already walked up to Tian Yu and used his fan to lift Tian Yu's chin.

"Isn't this it!?" Huang Xuan exclaimed, but was interrupted by Tian Yu before he could finish speaking.

Tian Yu gestured for him to keep his voice down so that others wouldn't hear, and Huang Xuan nodded knowingly, covering his mouth.

"Oh, Brother Tian, ​​what brings you to a place like this? What a rare guest, Lord Marquis!" He then smiled and looked at Zhao Moyan.

Before they could react, Prince Wu grabbed Tian Yu by the neck and said, "Since you're here, let's go in!" He then led Tian Yu into the Misty Rain Pavilion. Tian Yu looked back at Zhao Moyan and saw him following behind with a dark face. Tian Yu tried to break free from Prince Wu's grasp, but she was no match for him and could only follow along.

The madam of Yanyu Tower immediately came forward and led them to a private room on the second floor. Tian Yu wanted to turn around and look at Zhao Moyan, but Prince Wu held her tightly and they staggered upstairs.

Once inside the room, Zhao Moyan pulled Tian Yu back. Tian Yu hid behind Zhao Moyan, not daring to cause any more trouble. She thought to herself that Prince Wu was unpredictable and could not be understood, so it was best not to provoke him.

"Why is Your Highness angry?" Prince Wu asked calmly as he sat down.

"No, my wife is new here. If she has offended Your Highness, please forgive her," Zhao Moyan said, clasping his hands in a fist salute.

"Everyone says not to call you 'Your Highness,' but if you keep doing that, this lady will belong to me," Prince Wu said, looking at Tian Yu.

“Yes, Brother Wu Tian!” Zhao Moyan said loudly, clearly angry.

Once they were all seated, the people Huang Xuan had arranged for the madam to come up. A group of women dressed in exotic styles danced in the middle, and each of them was served by a beautiful woman. Tian Yu took the wine from the beautiful woman's hand and said with a smile, "Thank you, what's your name?"

"You're too kind, sir. Just call me Peony." Tian Yu noticed that Peony wasn't clinging to him like the others and was much quieter, so he figured she must be new. He continued, "Peony, what a beautiful name. How long have you been here, Miss Peony?"

"It's been half a month, young master," Peony said, clearly taken aback for a moment, then smiled.

Seeing that she lowered her head after speaking, Tian Yu comforted her, "Miss Peony, don't be afraid. May you raise your head so I can hear you quietly?"

Peony then looked up at Tian Yu. Tian Yu thought Peony was very young, not particularly beautiful, but a quiet and refined girl. She asked, "May I ask how old Miss Peony is this year?"

"Young Master, Peony is fifteen years old this year."

"Fifteen!" Tian Yu exclaimed in surprise, her voice rising slightly. To be doing this at such a young age was truly inhumane. But seeing the strange looks from the other three, she quickly lowered her head and whispered, "Why do you come here to make a living, young lady?"

"I had no choice. My parents and brothers all died in the war. I was a weak woman with nowhere to go, so I was sold here," Mudan said.

Huang Xuan was having a great time with the beautiful woman, and Prince Wu was also enjoying himself, occasionally glancing sideways at Tian Yu across from him. Zhao Moyan, on the other hand, was in a terrible state. He sat upright, expressionless, watching Tian Yu chatting happily with someone across from him. He was furious, but he couldn't say anything. However, his hands on his lap had already crumpled his clothes. He kept drinking the wine that the beautiful woman next to him brought him, but he didn't seem to taste it.

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