Chapter 10, I am too beautiful

Silence enveloped the surroundings, as a dozen pairs of eyes fixated intently on Taishi Lan's feet. The heels of her boots turned resolutely and slowly, the glass pearls at the soles emitting faint cracking sounds. Tiny specks of emerald green and silvery white powder were squeezed out from the edges of the boots, scattering onto the dark earth.

He suddenly remembered that his sister had asked him to go to the outer room earlier, and then she changed her clothes and came out. At that moment, he was so anxious that he didn't think much about it, but now he recalled that the clothes his sister was originally wearing seemed to be men's attire

Everyone was startled that night, and at this moment, their attention was drawn to Tai Shi Lan's actions. While they were focused on the shattered hairpin, Tai Shi Tao was fixated on Tai Shi Lan's boots

Indeed, after "forgetting," no memories will remain

Tai Shi Lan, holding the expensive jewelry, glanced at it with a blank expression, and suddenly loosened his grip

He lifted the bed sheet, and Tai Shilan fell onto the mattress with a thud, crashing against the pillow, and a faint creaking sound was heard.

Oh, I am too beautiful, he is amazed

Accompanied by the explanation of the Tai brothers, Rong Chu returned to the front hall once again. Tai Shi Lan felt that ever since that stab, Rong Chu had not looked at him even once, and he could not help but let out a sigh of relief.

In the blink of an eye.

She took out the golden hairpin, never considering that she might not get it back. Unexpectedly, with a single move from the other party, she was utterly defeated

Tai Shilan's tone was filled with resentment and confusion, yet she never confronted Tai Shizhu or sought the truth. Tai Shilan recalled Tai Shizhu's assessment of her and thought to herself that this woman was indeed weak; she was fully aware that something was amiss, yet she lacked the courage to confront or retaliate.

The golden hairpin fell to the ground, its tip making a faint sound as it pierced the muddy earth

"Different behaviors? Sister Shizhu bullies Sister Shilan, and of course she has to resist. You all saw it just now; she even tried to frame us!"

Crush, grind

Suddenly, he smiled

The reaction ability of the picture book is quite remarkable

She casually retrieved her bundle of underwear, tucked it into her cloak, pulled out her hand that had been caught, wiped her fingers on Rong Chu's sleeve, and then strode back.

As they turned around, they happened to meet the anxious-faced Tai Bai brothers. The two of them glanced at Rong Chu and noticed that Duke Jin seemed somewhat lost in thought. Not daring to ask Rong Chu, they both turned to look at Tai Shi Lan.

After a long while, Taishi Lan released his foot. On the ground, the powdered glass pearls and dirt were mixed together. Now, this ornament worth a fortune could not be restored even by an immortal.

Isn't it rather simple for Tai Shilan to enter the palace? Instead, is she acting as an informant? It seems that the other party is still her lover; otherwise, how could one speak of "reciprocating feelings" and mention needing to give a heads-up to avoid sharing the bed? However, this statement is peculiar. What kind of place is the palace? It has always been a one-way street for entry and no exit. The tone of this person’s words suggests that they are certain Tai Shilan will eventually leave the palace. On what basis can they make such a claim? It has always been a one-way street for entry and no exit. The tone of this person’s words suggests that they are certain Tai Shilan will eventually leave the palace. On what basis can they make such a claim?

Tai Shilan changed into the cloak that Tai Shilan had placed on the bed, but she was unable to change her shoes. She noticed Tai Shitao's strange gaze, yet she did not take it to heart at all

She suddenly has short hair? Her hair was cut by someone brought by Sister Shizhu!

Her small suitcase, being too conspicuous, was not carried with her but hidden in a dilapidated earth shrine outside Anzhou City. After leaving Anzhou and retrieving her luggage, she set off to wander the world in search of new places.

Profoundly meaningful

Fortunately, the earthly thorn is much thicker and shorter than the usual triangular thorn

She never intended to continue with the Xibei goods for the long term

= = .

Tai Shitao's loud voice, intertwined with the sharp shouts of Tai Shizhu and others, filled with anger and resentment, such as "Nonsense! Rubbish! Absurd!" ... Under the flickering flames, some appeared with green faces and sharp teeth, some were exasperated, some were indifferent, and some wore expressions of confusion ... Meanwhile, Taishi Lan had long since walked far away

Wisdom alone, without courage, still cannot secure a foothold in this constantly tumultuous society

The Tai residence is lavish in every aspect, yet it is exceedingly harsh towards Miss Tai.

Tai Shi Lan remained expressionless, indifferent as if stepping on an ant, crossing over the pile of colored clay and departing with long strides

Leaving behind a group of "brothers and sisters," they opened their mouths wide, drinking in the evening's biting cool breeze

Taishi Lan picked it up to take a look; it was merely some trivial poetry from the boudoir. Taishi Lan had never been a person with a strong curiosity, so after casually flipping through a few pages, she was about to toss it aside when she suddenly noticed a few torn pieces of paper. One corner of the paper bore a mark that made her pause slightly. After a moment's thought, she reached out and pressed her hand against the pile of torn paper

As Rong Chu turned away, he suddenly opened his palm and looked at the center of his hand

This dilapidated and old house is the residence of Tai Shilan

Tai Shilan did not continue the pursuit, having already missed the best opportunity. Now, it is not possible to employ the human assassin, especially since "Tai Shilan" is still "alive." Recklessly accusing Tai Shizhu would not yield any advantage.

Tai Shi Lan stepped through the door; the room contained a bed, a couch, and a table, simpler than the quarters of an orthodox nun

Unable to think of anything, I have no choice but to stop thinking. Flipping through the paper, this sheet embossed with a hound is not the poetry of Tai Shilan's boudoir, but a letter.

How many secrets does Tai Shilan still hold?

Brother Tai Bai stumbled...

The sound is not right? Sister Shizhu poured chili water into Sister Shilan!

Tai Shi Lan furrowed her brows

= = .

She did not see

Opposite him, Tai Shilan suddenly pulled out a green-glazed eight-treasure gold hairpin from his sleeve. Upon seeing it, Tai Shizhu immediately recognized it as the very piece of jewelry he had arranged to be placed in Tai Shitao's sleeve, intended for framing.

= = .

The box was not sealed, and when the lid fell to the ground, it opened, releasing some papers inside

... https://www.hetush.com...

The letter lacks a heading and a closing, and its content is incomplete. Only a few scattered sentences are visible: "... ... You have suffered today for my sake, willing to step into the grand court. In the future, I will surely repay you with a thousandfold affection ... ... There is no need to worry; I will instruct the officials in the palace to exempt you from the summons to serve at night ... ... "

As Rong Chu left, Tai Bai hurried to follow him to the front hall, casting a fierce glare at Tai Shi Zhu before hastily departing. Tai Shi Zhu stood frozen in place, his face ashen, realizing that explaining his strange behavior today would require an immense effort.

The pillow was in tatters, rolling out a small box with a golden lid, inlaid with pearls and jade, exuding an air of great luxury, which was quite out of place with the dilapidated temple.

In the palm of the jade-white hand, there is a faint imprint, as red as blood

It is quite good, saving her from revealing her flaws by not even knowing how to get to her own "hermitage".

Tai Shi Lan did not even glance at them

Tai Shizhu has already fled far away, along with those women who were involved in the murder of Tai Shilan tonight, all of whom are now filled with terror, avoiding her as if she were a ghost

Tai Shi Lan is not considered a very ambitious person, certainly not like the typical time traveler who harbors grand aspirations, whether to change the world or to use modern technology to advance ancient productivity and historical progress. However, she has one flaw: she does not like to be subordinate to others

At this moment, the young masters and young ladies of each household were present. In the distance, the new wife of the Tai family hurriedly arrived with others. Seeing that reinforcements were on the way and that their side had a large number of people, Tai Shizhu breathed a sigh of relief and was just about to speak

Silent yet profoundly contemptuous

As the shredded paper slowly restored itself, a crumpled letter appeared before her. The letter bore a dark golden seal, with an unusual shape resembling dragon scales, a horse's body, a feathered crown, and flames entwined all over. Tai Shi Lan felt it resembled the 'Xiang' mentioned in the 'Shan Hai Jing', which is said to consume dragon brains and is the ancestor of the Qilin. Could it be that this other world also has the 'Shan Hai Jing'?

She flipped through the remaining items in the album, which included several manuscripts by Tai Shilan. These manuscripts detailed the grievances between her and her sisters, mentioning how she had showcased her talents on behalf of Tai Shizhu, successfully attracting a desirable suitor for her. It also recounted the time when the palace came to Anzhou to select a consort; originally, the palace had favored Tai Shizhu, but somehow, after Tai Shizhu invited her out for a visit, the selection changed to her. Additionally, it described moments spent admiring chrysanthemums with her sisters, followed by her inexplicable onset of a difficult-to-discuss illness.

The faces of the four people were also a ghastly greenish-white, but the expression on Tai Shizhu's face was particularly striking—this gold hairpin came from the royal jewelry store "Fulu Xuan". Fulu Xuan is a royal supplier of jewelry, exclusively providing adornments for the palace and noble families, rarely accepting orders from outsiders. It is a symbol of status for the young ladies of the capital; anyone who possesses a piece of jewelry from "Fulu Xuan" can boast about it for years. Therefore, this hairpin was an extremely important treasure for her, and had it not been for the purpose of bringing down the Tai siblings in one fell swoop, she would never have been willing to part with it.

However, what she found strange was not the mark of the mythical beasts from the Classic of Mountains and Seas, but the mark itself. It seemed familiar, as if she had seen it somewhere recently. Yet, no matter how hard she tried to think, she could not recall where she had encountered it. She had only crossed over to this place a few days ago, traveling discreetly and avoiding others. How could she possibly have seen such an unusual design?

"That is the inner courtyard; what are you going there for?" With a single remark, Tai Shi Lan rebuffed him, as he still had his uses.

She is the kind of person who wouldn't even sleep in the lower bunk, let alone stay in a lifeless mansion, greeting everyone with a bow and frequently offering formal salutations

Tai Shi Lan planned to rest here for a while, waiting for the situation to calm down and the guards to disperse, before making his escape.

Tai Shi Lan stood at the threshold of the temple, looking around with furrowed brows

Tai Shi Lan immediately placed Rong Chu on the "temporary avoidance" list

One can greet those in the palace, thus exempting Tai Shilan from attending to the emperor at night. This person's status is likely not low, being in the capital region and a close minister to the emperor, along with * illustrations * and * books *

At that moment, upon seeing this item taken out in such a manner, Tai Shizhu immediately realized that the scheme had been uncovered

Sister! I will help you to the temple!" Tai Shitao, having narrowly escaped a calamity, felt a surge of relief and joy, and eagerly followed along, pointing out the direction to the temple for Tai Shilan.

After a busy night, Tai Shilan was also tired. Hearing that the residence had not yet quieted down, she lay down. She did not believe that at this moment, Tai Shizhu and the others would strike again; they would at least wait until daytime to act.

Suddenly, her expression changed again

Just as Rong Chu felt a slight sting, Tai Shi Lan had already retracted the tip of the dagger into her sleeve

Tai Shi Lan folded the letter paper, initially intending to return it to the box as it was, but suddenly felt a stir in his heart and tucked the letter paper into his inner pocket.

Tai Shi Lan took a few steps forward, turned back, and saw that Rong Chu had already returned to normal, engaging in conversation with the Tai brothers, clearly having forgotten her previous actions and words. However, Tai Shi Lan felt a secret shock—she remembered that when Tai Shi Zhu used the "Forget" move, he had been stunned for quite a while before regaining his senses, and even then, his thinking was very slow, not to mention that Tai Shi Zhu had not been directly pierced by the sharp tip.

Tai Shi Lan's boots slowly stepped up

The person before me, after being caught off guard, experienced only a moment of confusion, quickly returning to reality, with thoughts flowing smoothly and unaffected. If she hadn't withdrawn her hand quickly, he might have noticed something amiss.

Tai Shi Lan flipped her hand and felt the hard pillow, discovering a gap at the bottom. She immediately picked up the pillow and threw it to the ground

Tai Shilan felt that having a "younger brother" like Tai Shitao was indeed a good thing at times

In the hazy state between half-sleep and half-awake, she suddenly felt someone approaching

Indeed, she had not walked far when she saw Tai Lin hurriedly returning. At this moment, the events had unfolded, and even the Tai Shizhu sisters had noticed the peculiarities of this "Tai Shilan." Soon after, they heard Tai Shitao raising his voice, arguing with a group of people.