Chapter 1, being rewarded with a concubine.
Sun Le blinked and saw a glimmer of light coming through a small hole in the burlap on the left side. Where am I now
The wooden board is shaking, shaking very violently
Sun Le still had her eyes clouded with confusion, not understanding anything at all. She glanced at the archway next to her, overgrown with weeds, and timidly said: "Uncle, am I really going in now?"
Boom
Upon hearing this, Sun Leyi felt a chill run down her spine. She quickly cast aside those chaotic thoughts, lifted her hand towards the small opening, and pulled aside half of the burlap.
Sun Le gazed at the young man with a dazed expression, her heart racing rapidly with a "thump thump thump". Amidst this swift beating, a feeling emerged from her heart that was a blend of joy and longing, subtly intertwined with a sense of sweetness and bitterness.
This is not my feeling
It was this feeling of disgust that finally allowed Sun Le to regain control of her mind; she quickly lowered her head, striving to suppress the bitterness that surged from the depths of her heart
Upon seeing Sun Le enter, several young girls were taken aback
Their gazes briefly assessed Sun Le, then simultaneously shifted to the opening of her linen garment. Following their gaze, Sun Le looked down at her own garment and saw four or five morning glory flowers tied together and inserted there. She had been feeling restless just moments ago and had not even noticed this.
Seeing him jump onto the ox cart and leave, Sun Le felt a surge of anxiety in her heart, and her timid voice finally rose slightly, "Uncle, I, I am scared."
After a considerable amount of time, Sun Lecai opened her eyes once again. Upon opening her eyes, she found herself in the same situation as before, inhabiting the body of an eleven or twelve-year-old girl, rather than her own.
Just as her mind was still in a fog, the ox cart swayed and arrived at a small arched door. This arched door was quite small, less than 1.5 meters in height, and very narrow; a person slightly taller would have to bend down and turn sideways to pass through
This is not her hand
This young man gives anyone who sees him the immediate impression of being handsome, with an extremely pure and somewhat aloof beauty that is difficult to describe. He shines like the bright moon, capable of overshadowing anyone else's brilliance. The little girl beside him, around twelve or thirteen years old, is exquisitely beautiful, yet in his presence, she appears completely unremarkable.
This dream is truly strange, even the sounds are so realistic
This is a beauty akin to a clear spring, akin to rosy clouds. The young man's features are striking and three-dimensional, with a pair of eyes resembling the autumn waters under a vast sky, their outer corners slightly raised. Such eyes, originally resembling those of a peach blossom, evoke a feeling in any woman he gazes upon, as if he is conveying silent messages to her. However, when these eyes are paired with the young man's thin, indifferent lips, and complemented by the faintly pale complexion that exudes a subtle aura, the gaze only inspires a desire to approach, yet instills a sense of hesitation.
A sound of footsteps approached, and a young man, slightly out of breath, said: "Fifth Young Master, did you call for me?"
The young boy listened to the little girl's words and was looking towards Sun Le at that moment. When their eyes met, and he caught sight of her infatuated gaze, his brows slightly furrowed, and a flash of disgust quickly crossed his eyes
"Fifth Brother, is she your new concubine? Come on, Fifth Brother, tell me." The girl's playful voice came again.
You are awake, huh? Young lady, you have struck it rich this time. Do you know who it was that you bravely saved yesterday? He is the Fifth Young Master of the Ji family! In gratitude for your life-saving grace, the Fifth Young Master has decided to take you as his eighteenth concubine! Look, their steward has even sent a shiny, well-groomed ox cart to bring you in.
As she stood there, a gust of wind blew by. It was around September, a time when the sun shone brightly, and the wind was quite warm. However, when this warm wind touched her, she involuntarily shivered, her whole body went weak, and she nearly collapsed to the ground
She slowly opened her eyes. The first thing that came into her view was a very small space, with all four sides and the ceiling made of burlap, and the only place she lay on was a wooden board
The coachman turned his head to look at Sun Le; his face was not only gaunt but also lined with deep wrinkles. His parched face bore no trace of radiance, and his small eyes lacked any glimmer. The wrinkles on his face were piled with layers of old skin, as if he had never been properly washed.
The coachman let out a long shout, stopped the oxen, and then jumped down from the cart. He turned to Sun Le, pointed towards the small archway, and said: "Girl, you may enter now; your uncle cannot go any further."
Heavens, have I really traveled through time? Or have I returned to ancient times?
Amidst a buzzing silence, a thought surfaced in Sun Le's mind: Could it be that I have traveled through time?
Upon hearing this, Sun Le was truly taken aback, his eyes wide open, and he was unable to speak for a long time
As soon as the middle-aged man left, Sun Le timidly spoke up, "Uncle, where is this?" The moment she opened her mouth, a weak voice emerged from her body, carrying a tone of timidity and humility.
Sun Le stood outside the archway, remaining motionless for a long time
As the coachman looked at Sun Le, a hint of pity emerged in his eyes, intertwined with a sense of envy. These were two completely different expressions, yet they appeared simultaneously on his face
After the coachman said this, he turned his head and shouted, "Hey!" as he urged the oxen. Following another jolt of the cart, Sun Le timidly spoke up again, "Uncle, did you just say that I am going to be the eighteenth concubine for the Fifth Young Master?"
Sun Le was originally somewhat introverted, and at this moment, under the gaze of several piercing eyes, he couldn't help but feel a bit uncomfortable
As the coachman pulled on the oxen's reins, preparing to turn back, he replied, "Now, once you cross this threshold, you will be a member of the Ji family."
Yes, this is not my feeling, this must not be my feeling! Yes, this is the feeling of this body!
Scold
The Fifth Young Master cast a glance at Sun Le and said lightly: "Not bad, she is indeed my newly acquired eighteenth concubine. Ah Fu—" His pleasant voice rose slightly.
This is the voice of a young girl, sweet and clear, in stark contrast to the low, dark, and timid voice of Sun Le's body
At this moment, not only Sun Le, but also the several young girls were gazing up at the young man with expressions of infatuation, just like her
The Fifth Young Master pointed at Sun Le and said淡淡地: "Make arrangements for her. Xue Shu, let's go."
A commanding voice came from above, "Through the third side door."
On his feet were a pair of straw sandals, with a few toes protruding, showing a bluish-purple hue, yet they were quite clean.
Although Sun Le thought this way, her heart still raced rapidly, her eyes remained reluctant to look away, and her chest was still filled with a bittersweet sensation!
Upon entering the archway, the first thing that catches the eye is a small garden, with three gravel paths leading in three different directions through the garden, at the end of which stands a series of wooden cabins
The coachman said without turning his head: "Well, you girl are quite fortunate to have caught the eye of the Fifth Young Master. I tell you, if you can find a way to sleep with the Fifth Young Master once or twice after entering the Ji residence, and bear a son, that would truly be a great blessing. Tsk tsk, this matter is a bit difficult to contemplate, a bit difficult to contemplate."
"Hurry up!" With another sharp shout, the coachman halted the ox cart and turned to look at Sun Le. He sized up Sun Le and after a moment sighed, saying: "He is about the same age as my child. I say, girl, the uncle is a lowly commoner, and cannot stay long in such a wealthy place. You must quickly return the ox to the steward and leave. Think about it, you were originally a commoner, and now you are about to become someone of higher status. If you can find a way to bear a son or a daughter, then you will be someone of higher status for the rest of your life. By then, with such large and sturdy stone and wooden houses, you can occupy one room after another; this is a tremendous blessing. Girl, stop dawdling and hurry inside. If by chance the Fifth Young Master remembers you, you must make sure to perform well."
As this thought surged into Sun Le's mind, she seemed to awaken suddenly, flipping over and sitting up, her hands brushing against her cheeks, and then her eyes turned to look at her body
The carter, having said this in one breath, did not linger any longer. With a loud shout of "Chih!" he urged the ox cart towards the west side gate.
At this glance and touch, she tightly closed her eyes: it must be an illusion, it must be! How could I suddenly become another person? Yes, I must be dreaming!
On the gravel path to the left stands a young boy, approximately fifteen or sixteen years old, tall and slender in build
Several young girls stared in astonishment at the morning glories at her collar. They glanced at Sun Le's face, then at the morning glories, their expressions filled with disbelief
On this small body of mine, I am wearing a set of hemp clothing. The hemp clothing is quite new, clearly just made, and it fits a bit poorly, with the collar and cuffs being quite large.
What appeared in her line of sight was a small, emaciated hand, exuding a bluish-gray hue. Such a hand could absolutely not be hers
She was riding in an ox cart, where a thin man in his thirties was seated in the driver's position, his hair styled into a bun and secured with a wooden fork. Speaking to the thin man was a middle-aged man in his forties, slightly plump, dressed in brocade, and approximately 1.6 meters tall. A few sparse strands of hair were held up by a golden hairpin. He held his head high, casting a disdainful glance at the driver with his small eyes squeezed between the folds of his flesh before striding away.
Sun Le only felt a buzzing sound in her ears! It turns out that when she woke up, not only had she traveled through time, but she had also become one of the eighteen concubines of a certain young master?
Looking at the archway, Sun Le gritted his teeth and thought: Whatever, I'll go in first and talk later. My body is not only young but also malnourished, so I doubt that Fifth Young Master would be interested!
The young man wore a white brocade robe, and his black hair was tied up at the top of his head with a jade hairpin. When he looked at others, his expression was indifferent and distant, as if nothing could capture his attention.
As Sun Le was lost in a tangle of thoughts, a voice came from outside, "Sir, which door should I enter from?" The voice carried a tone of timidity and flattery
Sun Le awoke amidst a jolt.
Upon hearing the girl's words, Sun Le quickly raised his head and looked in the direction of the sound
Before her stood a vast wall, entirely constructed of enormous stones, stretching as far as the eye could see. Outside the stone wall, weeds grew abundantly, and trees provided a dense cover.
In the garden, four or five young girls dressed in linen clothes are chatting and laughing while weaving linen. A thick pile of hemp is spread out on the ground. These girls are all around fourteen or fifteen years old, with slightly delicate features.
Thinking of this, she finally gathered the courage to walk towards the archway
She pondered in confusion, slowly extending her hand towards the small hole. As soon as her hand reached out, she froze in place.
Yes, yes
In a moment of clarity amidst his dementia, Sun Le thought in astonishment: It is merely a beautiful young man! I have seen such a figure on television before; why does my heart race so fast?
With her eyes closed, the wooden board continued to sway. Outside, amidst the creaking sound of the wooden wheels rolling, she knew she was being carried forward at a leisurely pace.
At this glance, she could not help but widen her eyes
He is very handsome
Just as she lowered her head, intending to turn around and ask someone for directions, a clear and pleasant voice came from beside her: "Fifth Brother, who is she? She looks so ugly and even has a flower stuck in her collar? You wouldn't have brought in another concubine, would you?"
This body is truly weak, it is indeed fragile and unable to withstand the wind
From the words of the coachman, it is said that marrying this Fifth Young Master as a concubine is indeed a tremendous fortune, a favor granted by the Fifth Young Master in light of her life-saving grace towards him