Chapter 4, Making a Living

Open a brothel! This is what I thought of immediately, but before discussing whether it is immoral, starting a brothel requires capital. Location, money, girls, skills, and connections in the world are all things I cannot even consider. Given my current status, I must prioritize survival over reputation; if I continue to stir things up, I fear I might lose my life. Relying on that Li Yu, whom I have only met once, is futile; this path is blocked. Just as I was deep in thought, Lingling returned. Given my current status, I must prioritize survival over reputation; if I continue to stir things up, I fear I might lose my life. Relying on that Li Yu, whom I have only met once, is futile; this path is blocked. Just as I was deep in thought, Lingling returned.

Compared to Yun'er’s competence and composure, I prefer the simplicity of Lingling, which is why I often keep her by my side

"Yes," said Lingling, who had already stepped one foot out of the door, as she pulled her foot back in. "But, Miss, what is it for?"

Lingling and Yun'er were both assigned to me by Li Yu when I entered the garden. It seems that Yun'er was transferred from the Wang residence, while Lingling is the daughter of Aunt An, the cook from the other garden

Lingling, please help me find two sets of men's clothing in a little while. There's no way to avoid being conventional, but I am not going out in disguise to meet handsome guys for romantic encounters; rather, I am doing market research.

Pulling along Lingling, who was dressed as a book boy, we slipped out through the back door. Little did I expect that this first leisurely stroll in the Tang Dynasty would turn out to be so thrilling.

It is said that I brought a girl named Xiao Ai from Wuxing. I am closest to her, and when I accompanied her to attend the banquet of Princess Cui and to look at the illustrations, she was by my side. In the end, I was sent back, while she was taken in by the Cui family and has now become a favored person beside the princess.

"Do not ask anything, just go and get ready, let's go out for a walk." I instructed swiftly, as the best way to deal with a problem child is to be concise and to the point

I hurriedly changed into men's clothing, and it must be noted that no women's attire from any dynasty has been as cumbersome as that of the Tang Dynasty. Although the fabric is soft and delicate, and the patterns are exquisite and beautiful, in terms of style, since the height of the Tang Dynasty, the influence of Hu clothing has gradually diminished, and the styles of women's clothing have become increasingly loose. Generally, the sleeves of women's clothing are often over four feet wide. Wearing such clothes on the street is quite impractical, so at this time, women often disguise themselves in men's clothing or Hu attire when going out.

No need.

In ancient times, what could one do to earn money

Dressed and looking in the mirror, he truly is a graceful young gentleman

In this garden now, apart from Yun'er, Lingling, and Aunt An, there are only two coarse eunuchs, and no one else remains. It seems that there were once some servants, but they were ultimately reassigned and dismissed by the royal residence.

However, it is a considerable expense to maintain the current state of this garden for the six of us, including myself, who need to make a living. The jewelry around me has allowed Yun'er to sell some, which is enough to cover two months of expenses. Therefore, I must quickly come up with a way to raise funds within these two months

"Yes." The little girl responded and went out.

Speaking of this wooden tub bath, I find it quite uncomfortable. In modern times, I always preferred showers. When traveling or on business trips, if I encountered a bathtub in a hotel and felt compelled to use it, I would wish to scrub it with alcohol several times, feeling it was unclean. However, here, customs dictate otherwise. As a neglected concubine living in a secluded villa with an ambiguous identity, I cannot ask someone to undertake major renovations to create a shower room. Thus, I have no choice but to confine myself to the large tub. Fortunately, over a thousand years ago in the Tang Dynasty, it was relatively environmentally friendly, the climate was pleasant, there were no sandstorms, and people were naturally cleaner, so daily washing was not necessary. But here, customs dictate otherwise. As a neglected concubine living in a secluded villa with an ambiguous identity, I cannot ask someone to undertake major renovations to create a shower room. Thus, I have no choice but to confine myself to the large tub. Fortunately, over a thousand years ago in the Tang Dynasty, it was relatively environmentally friendly, the climate was pleasant, there were no sandstorms, and people were naturally cleaner, so daily washing was not necessary.

The exchanges during the banquet and the various events before Xue Fei arrived in Chang'an, apart from the real Xue Fei, only this Xiao Ai knows best. Now that "I" have lost my memory, and Xiao Ai, I estimate, will not be easily seen for a while. Even if we do meet, she may not be willing to speak candidly.

Hehe, fortunately in the Tang Dynasty, it was only women who were considered beautiful for being plump. If men with big bellies and round faces were called handsome, I would be devastated

Submerged in a large wooden tub, I indulge in a petal bath while my thoughts drift away. In the modern world, I am allergic to pollen and keep my distance from all flowers and plants, yet here it seems that this affliction has vanished.

"Miss, would you like some more water?" is the sweet and charming Lingling