Chapter 3, Appearance

First, clean the two ceramic bowls thoroughly, then roughly wipe the stove. After that, use a broom made of straw to clean the kitchen. An hour later, the kitchen finally looked a bit more presentable

This wooden house consists of four rooms, constructed in an extremely simple manner, and each room is quite empty. The first room is a side room, with a large earthen kang on the inner side, which is spacious enough to accommodate two or three people. The second room serves as the main room, with a table placed in the center and several stone stools around it. As for the third room, it is likely a bedroom, containing a wooden bed and a table.

It is indeed quite ugly

This body is extremely weak, merely a small barrel of water. She almost takes a step and rests for a while; for a distance of just 100 meters, she rested for a full half hour.

As Qi Ji spoke, she leaned closer to Sun Le, the young girl lowered her head, and the fragrant aroma wafted directly towards her face. "Why did you pick those morning glories? Can you tell your sister, please?" Her tone was affectionate yet laced with mockery

What appeared in the well water was indeed an ugly girl! She looked to be around nine years old, with a head of sparse, dry yellow hair styled into a bun on top of her head

Qiji looked up and saw Sun Le, and couldn't help but let out a chuckle. Her laughter caught the attention of several young girls around her, and they all turned to look at Sun Le.

Carrying the water to the kitchen, Sun Le could not find any rags or similar items, so he picked a few palm leaves from the backyard and began to wipe with the water.

Qiji covered her small mouth with her hand and said in a charming manner: "Hehe, Shierji, you must not know who this ugly girl is!" The conversation between the two women had already attracted the attention of the other girls, and for a moment, all the girls turned their heads curiously to look at Sun Le

Qiji slowly stood up and walked towards Sun Le. She approached Sun Le, who had been keeping his head down, and after a fit of charming laughter, she raised her voice and said: "This one here, she is our Eighteenth Ji! She was personally brought in by the Fifth Young Master!"

At that moment, a young girl turned her head and saw her. This girl had a delicate appearance, with bright, large eyes, and she was indeed the Seven Princesses that she had seen before

She reached out to cover her chest and slowly stepped away from the well water. With her eyes fixed on the ground, Sun Le silently thought: What does it matter if I am ugly? Sun Le, oh Sun Le, you have never thought of relying on others or seeking their approval. So what if you are ugly? In your past life, even when you were the poorest and suffered the most, you could still live happily. In this life, you can do the same!

Qiji laughed again, saying: "Ha, it seems that Shiba Ji has taken down the morning glory she had tied to her chest. I said to Shiba Ji, why did you take down those flowers? They represent your identity as a newlywed bride."

Sun Le leaned against a white poplar tree at the entrance of the garden, watching the joyful young girls, his steps involuntarily hesitating.

Sun Le's body was truly exhausted; after walking just a few dozen steps, she began to feel a bit dizzy and her legs felt weak. When she finally made her way to the garden, it took her quite some time.

Seeing the houses and furniture covered in thick dust, Sun Le felt a sense of relief. Dirt and fatigue are not truly frightening; what she fears most is interacting with others. Now that she lives alone in a wooden house, it is actually quite pleasant.

Sun Le seemed not to notice the disdain in her eyes, but calmly met the gaze of the Seventh Princess and softly replied: "I saved the Fifth Young Master; he let me into the residence out of pity for me. The Fifth Young Master is a person like a deity; if he were to have affection, it would surely be for beauties like you sisters."

Is there such a thing?

Ah?

At this moment, one of the girls with thick eyebrows curiously asked: "Qiji, what are you laughing at that ugly girl for?"

Her stomach was growling incessantly, and she wanted to find someone to ask. However, upon listening carefully, the entire west courtyard was empty, with only the sounds of laughter coming from the garden where the sisters had just entered. It seemed that those sisters had all gathered together. If she were to ask now, she would inevitably invite a round of ridicule, so it was better to wait a while.

As soon as Qiji saw her face, a flash of disgust quickly passed through her eyes

Sun Le, having come from a poor background, soon cast aside the matter of her less-than-desirable appearance. At present, her stomach was in knots from hunger, and all she desired was to find something to fill it.

With this thought in mind, Sun Le endured his hunger, drew a bucket of clear water from the well, then poured the water into an empty bucket placed beside the well, and proceeded to walk towards the wooden house carrying it.

The fourth room is located near the trees at the back, somewhat off to the side, and is a bit small. Inside, there is a large wooden tub, which should be considered a bathroom. Additionally, outside the wooden house, there is a small room that contains a stove and two broken clay bowls

Wiping the sweat from her forehead, Sun Le returned the bucket to the edge of the well. Just as she was about to turn and leave, she suddenly remembered that she had not yet seen the appearance of this body.

When the name of the Fifth Young Master appeared in her mind, the look of disdain that he had just shown when he saw her face immediately surfaced in Sun Le's eyes

Sun Le hurriedly walked to the well, resting his hands on the edge of the well, and leaned forward to look into the water

Such a face would leave her feeling blocked even when she looked at it herself, let alone others, especially the Fifth Young Master, who is as graceful as a jade tree and as radiant as the bright moon

Sun Le only slowly raised his head at this moment

After taking a few steps, she stopped, lowered her head, and removed the morning glory from her chest. With her current appearance, it is indeed a gesture of gratitude that the Fifth Young Master is willing to take her as his eighteenth concubine.

Gasps of astonishment rose and fell, and the women were clearly taken aback, each one staring at Sun Le and whispering among themselves.

As Sun Le thought of this, his heart felt as if something had blocked it, leaving him in a state of anxiety.

She slowly pressed her lips together, lowered the hand that was covering her chest, and turned away without looking back as she walked towards the wooden cabin

Gazing at her reflection in the well water, Sun Le was completely stunned. Just a moment ago, when everyone called her the ugly girl, she had not taken it to heart, merely thinking that her poor complexion was due to malnutrition. However, now it seemed that the pits and hollows on her face were more like something she had been born with.

Impossible

All the rooms, along with the doors, windows, and furniture, are covered with a thick layer of dust

Sun Le looked up and saw fourteen or fifteen young girls sitting in the garden. These girls, dressed in either cotton or linen garments, were weaving hemp while teasing each other.

Her face was waxy and dull, with elongated eyes that lacked any sparkle, and her lips were devoid of color. At first glance, her features appeared ordinary, but the skin on her face was riddled with pits and depressions, which were marked by a grayish-purple hue that contrasted sharply with the surrounding skin tone, becoming increasingly pronounced upon closer inspection

The surface of the water is very clear, with only two fallen leaves floating. As she stretches her head out, a face appears in the clear water

As soon as he saw the face appearing in the water, Sun Le's face turned pale white!

After circling around the wooden cabin again, I finally discovered a well at the side and rear of the previous wooden cabin. At last, I have found water! The wooden cabin can now be cleaned.

However, until now, the western courtyard remains empty without any signs of people. Sun Le gritted his teeth and stepped towards the small garden.