Chapter 4, Am I also one in a million
The voices of the crowd's discussions continuously reached Yu Zi's ears
Hush! The palace elder is quite traditional, do not speak too much
Their gazes seem to be filled with a sense of reverence towards her rather inexpensive father
On the mottled stone gate, there stands a flag, fluttering with feathers and a cow's tail, on which the large character "Zeng" is written in a lively and dynamic style.
The old man, with his parched lips, chuckled and said: "Indeed, this is the land of Zeng Guo."
"Yuzi?" The old man glanced at her and shook his head, saying: "The character 'zi' is a term of respect. In today's world, only those who have achieved great merit and possess profound knowledge may have the character 'zi' appended to their names. Child, you may be called Yu. Jade is smooth and beautiful, exuding the aura of nobility, which suits you well."
As Yu Zi pondered, a flurry of discussions arose, "This beauty is truly remarkable, even in the Prince's palace, one seldom encounters such a sight"
Yu Zi stared at the character "Zeng" and asked, "Father, is this Zeng City?"
After driving out for two hundred meters, a warrior emerged, holding a long sword, with a square face and a menacing scar at the corner of his mouth
This beauty is named Yu. Jade is an ornament worn by the nobility, and it is not without significance. Does this beauty have a remarkable background?
The donkey cart entered Zengcheng
Yu Zilian quickly nodded in agreement
However, upon entering the city, dozens of pairs of eyes were immediately focused on her face. The unabashed scrutiny and admiration made Yu Zi feel that she was indeed a beautiful woman with a pleasing appearance
After asking a few questions, Yu Zifang learned that the State of Zeng is currently one of the vassal states of the great nation of Qi. The State of Zeng covers an area of only three hundred li and has a total of three cities. The city before him is the capital of the State of Zeng
Yu Zi gazed at the old man with a look of pride on his face, unable to help but press her lips together, her eyes curving into a smile.
Having spoken, he placed his hand on the hilt of his sword, his pair of murky old eyes scanning the surrounding crowd with a fierce and predatory gaze
The donkey cart continued to move forward
Regarding her own appearance, Yu Zi had seen it in the stream. Her complexion was fair and delicate, standing at about 1.6 meters tall, with features that were beautiful and refined. In Yu Zi's view, her looks were the same as in her previous life, and walking on the modern streets, she would be considered above average in attractiveness.
The old man's gaze wandered everywhere, and the crowd lowered their heads, avoiding his sight
As the two conversed while walking, they finally arrived at the city gate as the sun gradually set in the west
The city was bustling with activity, as countless donkey carts hurried by, and scholars wearing tall bamboo hats moved to and fro. Among them, some warriors strode arrogantly down the road, brandishing long swords and displaying fierce expressions.
He said this and turned to Yu Zi, saying: "My son is a woman, and should not have a title; as a father, I must think of a name for you."
Yu Zi, however, did not want to think about it. Those beautiful young men clearly came from noble backgrounds, having received far more abundant nutrition since childhood than ordinary people, which naturally contributed to their taller stature
Where did the old palace master find this rare beauty among millions?
Caught between these two types of people, there are also some emaciated and timid commoners, who are merely dressed in the most ordinary linen garments and straw sandals
The old man said with a smile: "My father was born a slave and was originally an unknown person. However, during the reign of the previous monarch, he was granted the name Gong."
When the donkey cart entered a dilapidated alley, the surroundings finally fell silent
Yu Zi is indeed very pleased. Thinking back to when she saw this celebrity and that celebrity undergoing plastic surgery, she once fantasized that one day she would win the lottery and spend several million on cosmetic procedures. Life is only a few decades long, after all, one must indulge in the desire to be beautiful.
Yu Zi discovered that although there were many people watching her, they merely observed from a distance. Occasionally, a few eager warriors attempted to step forward, but they were pulled back by those around them
The two donkeys pulling the cart are indeed old, their coats are sparse, and their gait carries a sense of weariness, much like the elderly man sitting in the driver's seat
Her father sat leisurely on the donkey cart, unlike before, his back was straight, and his murky gaze held a hint of coldness. Moreover, his right hand rested on the sword at his waist
It was strange, I encountered a beautiful young man in the woods. The group of people were all quite normal; the shortest among them was at least 1.7 meters tall, and that beautiful young man was around 1.8 meters tall.
At this moment, Yu Zi suddenly felt that time travel was not such a bad thing after all
In the midst of everyone's gaze, the donkey cart continued to move forward at a leisurely pace
The donkey cart slowly made its way along the official road, moving forward.
The old man smiled, his back straightening even more. On his face, which was marked by deep creases, a hint of a proud smile appeared. "My father, beside the Duke of Qi, was also a man of valor. Although he is now old and frail, he remains unafraid in this small state of Zeng."
Yuzi quickly interjected, saying: "Father, my name is Yuzi."
Regardless of the circumstances, there is finally a place to settle down. As for future matters, we will think about them later
After enduring for a long time, Yu Zi finally could not help but ask: "Father, do they seem to fear you a little?"
She thought proudly: My appearance, which is merely delicate and beautiful, is surprisingly considered one in a million here? Hahaha, I am also one in a million beauty, truly flattering
Certainly, most of these gazes were directed towards Yu Zi
The warrior stood in front of the donkey cart, holding his sword and gesturing towards the old man with a smile, saying: "Old Master Gong, how is it that after just one trip out of the city, you have brought back a beauty?"
After curiously looking around, Yu Zi suddenly noticed that these people seemed to be rather short, with most of them being around 1.6 meters tall, and only the sword-bearing warriors barely reaching 1.7 meters. Moreover, the skin color of these individuals mostly exhibited a pallid yellowish hue, as if they had been suffering from malnutrition for an extended period.
As Yu Zi and the old man entered the city, they attracted the attention of many onlookers.
Although the donkey cart is slow, Yu Zi's heart has finally found peace. Since discovering that she has traveled through time, it has only been half a day. Yet, this half day has been more arduous and thrilling than the previous twenty-five years.
Little did she expect that with this same exquisite beauty, she would be a rare gem in this world, a beauty among beauties. Hahaha, how amusing
After walking for a while, Yu Zi asked, "How do people address Father?" Even now, she still did not know the old man's name
As she listened, the corners of Yu Zi's mouth began to rise uncontrollably. She lowered her head, quietly covering her face with her sleeve to hide her beaming smile
The old man raised his head, casting a faint glance at the warrior, nodded slightly, and said: "She is my newly recognized daughter, named Yu."
Yu Zi was greatly astonished to see this: it turned out that her extremely aged father actually held a certain degree of authority in this place
The old man, seeming to fear that the crowd had not heard clearly, raised his voice and hoarsely emphasized, "This is my daughter, named Yu."
The gaze of the crowd was too intense, making Yu Zi feel somewhat uncomfortable. She slightly tilted her head and turned her gaze towards her father