Rong Ning didn't know what she had been through, but for a girl in her early teens to say such things, it must have been something bad.
She felt a tightness in her chest and replied, "You can come back with me. Actually, you should have come with me a long time ago. I was wrong back then, terribly wrong. I was inhuman for treating you like that."
Mo'er was momentarily speechless at Rong Ning's apology.
After all, Rong Ning was a proud daughter of heaven, and it was truly unbelievable that she would apologize to a helpless woman like her for that matter.
She had never seen anything like it in her entire life.
Those in high positions seem to have an innate arrogance towards them; to lower oneself to them is considered an insult.
She was stunned for a long time before she laughed. "Miss Rong, you are not wrong. I can never repay the kindness of you in my life. Linghua Temple also took me in at that time. It was I who willingly went down the mountain later. My current situation has nothing to do with you, so you are not wrong."
Mo'er smiled through her tears, "Miss Rong, the fact that I was so humble to beg you to take me in shows that I don't care much about dignity. I'll do anything as long as I can survive."
Later, my family came to the temple to offer incense and met me. I went home with them, just to live a good life with my family.
But I've found that it's too hard for us ordinary folks to live, and it's even harder to live with dignity.
So I came here.
Once you enter this place, you'll lose your innocent past, but at least you can live well as long as you let go of that worthless dignity and bottom line.
Miss Rong, to be honest, I prefer the Red Lotus Pavilion to any other place.
Rong Ning remained silent.
For the past year and a half, she has spent most of her time traveling with her master. She has witnessed the hard work and toil of the people when they are planting crops, as well as their despair and pain when they cannot pay their taxes or buy grain.
The late emperor, who was also her imperial uncle, was not a good emperor at all. In the more than ten years since he ascended the throne, he not only accomplished nothing, but also engaged in large-scale construction projects, increased taxes and corvée labor, and corrupt officials exploited the people at every level. Even in years of good weather, the people had very little left to live on after a year of hard work.
Under the oppression of heavy taxes and harsh government, the lives of ordinary people became extremely difficult.
People often say that the Southern Dynasties were a prosperous place, and Nanyang City was a prime example of its prosperity. The streets were bustling with people, lined with shops, and the night market was brightly lit, making it seem like a paradise on earth.
However, beneath this glamorous facade lies deep-seated corruption and decadence.
Officials are corrupt, the powerful and wealthy live extravagantly, while ordinary people struggle on the poverty line. Their lives stand in stark contrast to the luxury of the powerful and wealthy.
On this land, countless people have been driven to desperation, whether by losing their land, being unable to repay their debts, or being forced to take extreme measures due to the burden of family responsibilities.
Mo'er is just one example among these unfortunate people.
Rong Ning was unable to take Mo'er away that day, and she did not force the issue, as she has never been interested in forcing anyone.
The very next day, Rong Ning instructed someone to find the madam of the brothel and secretly buy the Red Lotus Pavilion for a high price.
Then they spent a lot of money to hire tutors for the girls in the building to teach them music, chess, calligraphy and painting. Gradually, the Red Lotus Building became a place that romantic and talented men liked to come to.
Rong Ning bought the Red Lotus Pavilion for the most direct reason of Mo'er. So she specially hired the best master to teach Mo'er these skills. Mo'er worked hard and after a year, she became one of the top girls in the Red Lotus Pavilion, and many men were eager to be with her.
Mo'er didn't want to leave, fine... no problem... Rong Ning gave her protection and lifted her up with one hand.
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