Chapter 1: In Whose Family Does the Fragrant Car Series Belong (1)
The Mandarin is pronounced with precision and clarity, yet it differs from the accents of others in the room
I heard that your young master Quan fell into the water, so I came to visit... I said it was the Zhou family, but something seems off. I noticed that your home... has a heavy aura, as if there is something unclean present
No, I also want to take a look. It is not easy to see the young ladies of the Li family!" A man said as he spat into his palm and began to climb the tree
After driving away the idle onlookers, the tall woman wore a worried expression and embraced Zhou Quan, saying: "My son... how are we to deal with this?"
This frantic run, from Jingmingfang to Guangfufang, and finally escaping to Xincheng, was undertaken without Zhou Quan waking up throughout the entire process
Zhou Quan saw the vague figure in the bathtub, which finally became clear. His eyes widened in surprise, and he felt a fire burning in his heart.
"Which scoundrel dares to say my son has lost his soul?" She shouted in anger, grabbing a door bolt and swinging it fiercely at the dark-faced man.
The tall woman was lost in thought for a while, carefully scrutinizing Zhou Quan once again. Zhou Quan stared at her blankly, and in a vague moment, it seemed as if he saw his mother from another life.
Her face was filled with sorrow, which left Zhou Quan momentarily stunned. He wanted to say that he was not her son, but upon looking at his own appearance, the words failed to leave his lips
Zhou Quan had not yet awakened, and as his attendants were about to rouse him, they saw a noisy group of people running over from that direction; it was the servants from Li Danniang's household and the neighbors.
Dissociative Disorder
The young man, barely fifteen or sixteen years old, is at the age of vigor and impulsiveness. Initially somewhat hesitant, he gritted his teeth and snorted: "I, Zhou Quan, am a man of honor, not a featherless bird of a child!"
At this moment, Zhou Quan had already gained an understanding of his situation
The main source of the Wuzhang River is derived from the Yellow River, and the sediment content in the river water is extremely high. Zhou Quan sank into the water, opened his mouth and gulped, and after consuming two mouthfuls of the yellow liquid, he lost all consciousness.
What they said is indeed true, it can really ignite a fire in one's heart... Wait, what is this? I thought it was supposed to enhance the bust and hips, but instead it is...
"I... I'm sorry, what is going on, who are you?" The person who had just woken up shook his head, confirming that he was not dreaming, and asked hesitantly.
This ... ... cough cough cough
As he spoke, he placed Zhou Quan on his lap, and then with a pat on the back, a mouthful of dirty water mixed with mud was immediately expelled.
The Bian River, Jinshui River, Wuzhang River, Cai River, and others flow through the city of Bianliang, where boats connect on the rivers, and the sounds of boatmen can be heard, creating a lively atmosphere
A few men were making faces and speaking with great enthusiasm
Zhou Quan's companions were suddenly flustered, hurriedly lifting Zhou Quan and running away, while behind them, the onlookers from Li Danniang's family were in hot pursuit.
Along with this scream, there also came a basin of water
The men who were originally watching the commotion with smiles on their faces suddenly became flustered, some jumping into the water while others called for boats.
The noisy sounds from outside interrupted Zhou Quan's sweet dream. He reluctantly opened his left eye and groggily glanced around himself.
Is what the Three Immortals' Aunt said, perhaps, a joke
The Zhou family, the Zhou family
"The water ghost has possessed me, it is a water ghost!" Li Sangu screamed moments later
The window they were peeping through opened, and then a scream came from inside the window
But ...? ... Where am I now, and who is this tall woman holding herself and wiping her tears?
Behind the short and stocky young man, a woman adorned with flowers in her hair and powder on her face entered, swaying gracefully as she walked in
Immediately afterward, the door was burst open with a bang, and a short, stocky fellow stumbled in, leaning against the altar in the hall to steady himself.
Alas, it is indeed a child who has not even grown any hair, lacking even this little bit of courage
Zhou Quan felt a surge of joy in his heart as he gazed intently. He saw a large bathtub with several flower petals floating on the surface, the fragrant water gently rippling, and a hazy silhouette was faintly visible, just as someone was about to rise from the bathtub
At this time in the evening, beneath an old willow tree, four or five men were whispering and joking, teasing a young lad: "Young sir, now that we have arrived, why are you so timid? Is it not just to watch a courtesan bathe? If you lack even this little courage, how can you be considered one of us, the sons of the Imperial Guard?"
Before she could react, Li Sangu's hand trembled, and a talisman appeared in her palm. She shook the talisman and murmured incantations for quite a while, then her eyes rolled back, and her whole body began to tremble
Outside the Chenghui Gate of the capital, there is a small alley known colloquially as Money Alley. At one end of the alley, it borders the Wuzhang River, where willows gently sway by the riverbank, seemingly brushing against the spring waters
The tall woman furrowed her brows, feeling somewhat displeased and also a bit worried: "So it is you, Aunt Li San, what do you mean by this?"
The eyes are equally filled with love and concern, devoid of any selfishness, wishing only to give everything of oneself to the child
This time it was the right eye, but this time he was a bit more alert. The right eye stared blankly around the room, and then the left eye opened as well, and he sat up.
Seeing Zhou Quan staring blankly at himself, the tall woman felt in her heart that she actually believed more than half of it, realizing that her own child truly had lost his soul.
Qian Xiaolang merely drowned for a moment, how could he not speak human language anymore
What dialect is this, and why can't I understand it
As soon as he opened his mouth, the room fell silent
The exclamation that was about to escape the lips turned into a cough, and the clamor outside abruptly ceased. Then, the door that had been concealed swung open with a loud bang, and a tall woman led seven or eight people rushing in.
The tall middle-aged woman embraced Zhou Quan, initially filled with a mix of surprise and joy. Upon hearing these men mention something about a soul-loss syndrome, she suddenly sprang up like an enraged lioness
Zhou Quan was taken aback by what he saw, stumbling on the tree. Fortunately, the dark-faced man who had climbed up arrived just in time to support him.
The indoor air is filled with steam, indeed someone is taking a shower
This foolish appearance made her heart ache, yet it also encouraged her to regain her spirits
This group of people, holding clubs and firewood, is clearly here to catch the little rascals who are peeping
I can tell you that this is the residence of Madame Li Yun. We all know that at this time every day, the young ladies here take their baths punctually. If you miss this moment, you will have to wait until tomorrow to come again
He swiftly jumped down from the tree, while Zhou Quan, who was climbing beside him, was splashed with a pot of water all over his head. In a state of panic, Zhou Quan slipped and fell headfirst directly into the Wuzhang River
The man with the black face was beaten to the point of fleeing with his head in his hands, and the others who came to persuade him were also beaten and fled. This tall woman, although merely a woman, wielded the door bolt with an imposing presence.
Although the Wuzhang River is not wide and the water flows gently, it is still early spring, and the river water is icy cold. Zhou Quan, who is not adept at swimming, is both frightened and frozen. As soon as he enters the water, his hands and feet cramp, and he sinks directly into it
Quick, save him! If something happens to Young Master Quan, you all should be prepared to be dealt with by your sister-in-law!
At this time, the city of Bianliang in Tokyo is at its peak, flourishing and prosperous, unparalleled in the world
If anything were to happen to my child, you all should not live either
Seeing the companions of Zhou Quan approach, the strong man handed Zhou Quan over to them. Amidst the flattery of those around him, he was filled with pride and jumped back into the water, swimming directly to the cargo boat
"Daliang, Daliang, are you awake?" A tall woman rushed to the bedside and embraced him.
That man let out a strange cry, peeping at the women bathing. If he is not caught, it is a charming and elegant affair, but if he is caught, it becomes a scandalous act, and he will surely face punishment at the authorities' hands
Then he closed his left eye and continued to sleep. However, it was simply too noisy outside; a woman was shouting and cursing, making it impossible for the people inside to sleep peacefully. Thus, he opened one eye again
This illness is no joke; if young Lord Quan becomes foolish from now on, Madam Zhou will have to suffer.
Zhou Quan held his breath, his eyes wide open: the key point would soon be revealed!
At this moment, the few men below exchanged glances upon seeing his intense gaze: "Could it be that he really saw it?"
As soon as she entered the room, her expression changed, displaying a look of surprise, and she exclaimed: "Yin energy!"
Just as the tall woman had made up her mind to teach her son to speak again, a sudden banging sound came from outside
Zhou Quan, who had just woken up, blinked his eyes. The accent was somewhat strange, resembling the tones of the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions, yet it also had a hint of Henan dialect, which he could still understand
The one who saved him was a burly man, still bare-chested in the chilly spring weather, exposing his white flesh. He had jumped into the water from a cargo boat and, after dragging Zhou Quan ashore, grinned and said: "This kid is lucky; today I came to Tokyo on business and saved his life!"
The first year of the Zhenghe era of the Song Dynasty, 1111 AD
You thieves are unworthy of being soldiers
I... have already ceased to be myself, having arrived in this unknown dynasty, becoming the son of this tall woman before me
At that moment, a hand grabbed his hair, pulling him towards the shore.
Indeed, the young women here at Aunt Li's are all voluptuous and curvaceous, capable of igniting a fire in your heart. Their skin tones and appearances, unlike that of a little child like you, are truly remarkable
A branch of the old willow tree, twisted and curved, hung over the Wuzhang River, perfectly reaching a window. The young man, Zhou Quan, moved nimbly and quickly climbed onto that branch, leaning forward to peek through the gap in the window.
This statement from Li Sangu startled the tall woman
Haha, Master Quan, indeed..." Just as that man was about to tease Zhou Quan a bit, at that moment, he heard a creaking sound.
The voice of the dark-faced man was loud, causing everyone in the room to fall silent. After a while, someone nodded and said: "It is soul loss syndrome"
The surrounding whispers grew louder, and the tall middle-aged woman became even more flustered. At that moment, a man with a dark complexion patted his own head and said, "Could it be that she has lost her wits?"
He climbed up while holding onto the trunk of the old willow tree and speaking at the same time
Oh no
It's nothing, it's nothing, isn't it just that the speech isn't smooth? By the grace of the Supreme Being, I will just consider it as my son learning to speak all over again!
"Dalang, what is wrong with you? Don't scare your mother... What on earth is the matter with you?" The tall woman, seeing his dazed reaction, felt her joy turn into concern.