"I don't know who my parents are. They've been lost in the shadows ever since I can remember."
"When I was very young, a group of children were locked up together. Someone would throw food in. There was very little food, only enough for a few people, so we had to fight for it, otherwise we would starve to death. At that time, a group of people fought over it until they were bloody..." Du Ye said.
He thought he would never mention those memories, but he wanted Sanbao to know that strong people are not born strong, but become strong after going through countless hardships.
He had suffered much more than she had.
This world is much crueler than she knows.
"When we grow up a bit, someone will teach us martial arts. The ones who learn the fastest will get food, and the ones who learn the slowest will be beaten up."
"Those who were beaten were seriously injured, and the next time it happened again, it was a vicious cycle, and then I never saw them again."
"To survive, you have to train day and night."
"Thick calluses formed on my hands, and the pain became less unbearable. Gradually, I got used to it."
"There are no friends in that place, because teammates who fought side by side one moment could turn swords against each other the next."
There were so many children, but only a few survived.
Sanbao was full of curiosity at first, but as he listened to the rest of the story, his brows gradually furrowed.
She really didn't expect that her master had such a tragic past.
Compared with her master, she is so happy.
She has parents and many people who love her.
In fact, she can also persist in training of this intensity, she is just too pampered and wants her master to love her.
"Master, don't be sad, it's all over." Sanbao patted Du Ye on the back.
Du Ye looked at the little guy coaxing him in a tone like coaxing a child, which was both funny and warm in his heart.
Du Ye's face turned serious: "Okay, the break is over, let's start training."
The master's expression changed so quickly that Sanbao didn't react immediately. His hands froze in mid-air, and his round eyes stared at Du Ye.
Du Ye narrowed his eyes slightly, emitting a dangerous look. Sanbao jumped up and held his head high and chest out.
"Yes, Master!" The little fellow's voice was full of energy.
…
As winter goes and spring comes, the weather becomes warmer.
Tangli is going to make some new clothes for the family.
Although the Marquis' Mansion has people responsible for purchasing clothes, Tang Li prefers clothes made by Zhiyun Tower.
The clothes in Zhiyunlou are well-fitting, the fabrics are very comfortable to wear, and the styles are very novel. The nobles in the capital like to go there to customize their clothes.
Zhiyunlou is her brother Bai Muyang's property and is the largest garment workshop in the entire capital.
Zhiyunlou was originally the Guo family's signature property. After Guo married into the Bai family, the building was named Bai. Later, Guo passed away, Bai Muyang became seriously ill, and Zhiyunlou fell into the hands of Ding Xiaolian.
It is not known whether Ding Xiaolian did not know how to run a business or did it on purpose, but she only produced some low-quality and ugly clothes, causing the reputation of Zhiyunlou to plummet.
Fortunately, a few years ago, after Bai Muyang recovered, he took back Zhiyun Tower.
He invited back the old embroiderer and hired a talented young embroiderer to take charge, which restored the reputation of Zhiyun Tower.
Bai Muyang introduced some marketing methods, and after several years of operation, Zhiyunlou once again became the most famous garment shop in Beijing, with a constant stream of customers every day.
Tangli got on the carriage and went to Zhiyun Tower.
In Zhiyun Tower.
Several women were surrounding a beautiful girl and chatting and laughing.
"Fang Fei, the clothes you are wearing are from Zhiyun Tower, right? They look really good on you."
The girl surrounded by people was none other than Xie Fangfei, Miss Xie.
Xie Fangfei was particularly proud: "Yes, this is a limited edition from last spring. There is only one set of this style."
"Zhiyunlou releases ten styles every season, and there's only one set of each style. Every time it comes out, countless people scramble for it. How come you managed to buy this set? Fangfei, you're amazing."
"How can I be so honored? It was given to me by my father's friend."
As soon as Xie Fangfei said this, everyone knew what she meant.
Xie Fangfei's father was the Salt Transport Commissioner. Although this was only a third-rank official position, he was in charge of the country's salt and had real power. How many people wanted to curry favor with him?
I think someone wanted to curry favor with her father, so they started with her.
Who can blame him for having such a good father? I can’t envy him enough.
"Fang Fei, this dress suits you very well, come and take a look."
"Fang Fei doesn't like this one. Zhiyunlou's new limited edition is coming out soon, right? Fang Fei came here just for this, right?"
Xie Fangfei smiled and said, "It's all been reserved, so how can I get a share?"
"Fang Fei, I heard that Master Gu is interested in you. Is that true?"
Xie Fangfei suddenly showed a shy smile.
She is nineteen years old this year and has long reached the age to get married, but she has high standards and even though many people have proposed marriage to her, she doesn't like any of them.
She felt that the man who was worthy of her must be the most extraordinary man in the world.
Some time ago, she met Gu Huainian by chance. Seeing his handsome appearance and majestic demeanor, she immediately fell in love with him.
General Gu's eldest son, the Minister of the Dali Temple, is a talented young man with a bright future and is barely worthy of her.
Therefore, when she heard that Mrs. Gu was going to choose a daughter-in-law, she asked her aunt to send her portrait, but there was no news from the Gu family.
Xie Fangfei didn't know what the Gu family meant. Could it be that they didn't like her?
She is so beautiful and talented, and the Xie family is a famous family. She is a descendant of a famous family. Logically, this shouldn't happen.
I think it's because of other reasons.
Xie Fangfei was unhappy, but it would be embarrassing to say such words, so she acted shy.
This made others think that Gu Huainian really liked her, and the two of them started to interact.
That’s Gu Huainian. Although he’s a little older, he’s born into a good family, has strong abilities, is good-looking, and has a bright future.
"Master Gu is a talented young man, and he is a perfect match for you, Fangfei."
"When will Master Gu come to your house to propose marriage? Is the wedding coming soon?"
"Master Gu is already the Minister of Justice at such a young age. He might even be able to join the cabinet in the future."
"Fang Fei, I really envy you."
Others said flattering words, which made Xie Fangfei smile happily.
Suddenly, the smile on Xie Fangfei's face froze.
Because she glanced at the door and saw a very familiar person walking in.
Xie Fangfei almost suspected that she had seen it wrong.
How could she be here?!
How could a country woman of such humble birth come to the capital?
Xie Fangfei stared at her closely as she approached.
It was indeed her.
There's no way anyone in this world could look so alike.
She actually came to the capital!
The person who came was Tang Li.
Tang Li was also a little surprised when he saw Xie Fangfei.
Back then, in Yaoshui Town, Xie Fangfei, a time-traveling woman, committed many crimes in order to steal her man. In the end, the truth came out and she was sentenced to forty strokes of the cane and three years of hard labor.
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