Chapter 69: Get into the role as soon as possible
"We are returning from Jincheng after paying respects to our parents. Wait three days and the people sent by Yu Ji to pick us up will arrive."
Bai Li quickly imagined for himself: the parents of Yu Ji and her two sisters ran a small business in Jincheng.
Ten years ago, Lao soldiers invaded. The Qianxi military camp was under-garrisoned, allowing the Lao soldiers to fight their way through all obstacles and reach Jincheng. Yu Ji's parents were killed by the Lao soldiers who entered the city. The three sisters did not follow their parents to the stall, but stayed at home and escaped the disaster.
Later, the Lao soldiers were driven away by the reinforcements from the Great Zhou Dynasty, and their aunt who lived far away in Qianzhou took them home, where they have lived ever since.
Okay, now there's nothing wrong.
Bai Li has never done this before, so it is normal to make some small mistakes at the beginning.
Bai Li tried to make excuses for himself, but seeing Yuan Mo's face flush, he felt like he deserved to die. It was these little details that, if exposed at a crucial moment, could cost several lives.
I have to get into the role quickly, otherwise I will become a burden.
In three days, Bai Li completely became Yu Yu, a timid farm girl who would hide behind the door when seeing outsiders.
Three days later in the morning, two carriages, one in front and one behind, arrived directly at the entrance of a village called Qili Village in the border town of Qianzhou.
The enthusiastic villagers took the people to the gate of the Yu family's courtyard and left. A nanny with high cheekbones, a thin face and thin lips got out of the carriage.
Uncle Yu didn't know the identity of the visitor, so he invited him into the yard hesitantly.
"You're welcome, just call me Aunt Wu.
Empress Yu sent you a message a month ago, I think you all understand."
Nanny Wu paused, glanced at them, and said, "You have done a great service in raising Empress Yu, so naturally you will have a share of the gold, silver, and other valuables.
If the sisters become successful in the future, you can enjoy your old age in peace."
Yuan Mo and Bai Li were called out to meet people, but they had been hiding behind their aunt like quails.
Even though she lowered her head, Bai Li still felt that Nanny Wu's eyes were scrutinizing and then looking at them with disdain.
"In that case, I would like to express my gratitude to the Empress and Aunt Wu."
"Someone, move the things down."
Seeing that the man was quite polite, Aunt Wu's face showed a little satisfaction.
The four attendants who followed carried down more than a dozen boxes from the carriage at the back. Inside were food and clothes, all practical things, which showed how carefully Yu Ji had prepared.
She also specifically instructed that two boxes must be given to her two younger sisters.
Yuan Mo, oh now it’s Yu Chang, pretending to be surprised and curious, reached out and opened the one that belonged to her in public.
There were only some of Simon's clothes and accessories inside. They looked dazzling, but were actually of average value.
Yu Chang even picked up the clothes, shook them, and held them in front of her to see if they looked good.
Bai Li followed suit, and the two sisters compared whose clothes looked better.
Nanny Wu secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She didn't see any paper or other private correspondence, so she could report back easily.
"Alright, you two, hurry up and go into the house and change your clothes before you come out. Don't keep Madam waiting for too long!"
Aunt Yu spoke at the right time, but after she finished speaking, she felt anxious and worried that Aunt Wu would blame her.
"That's fine, but I'm still looking forward to seeing the two girls wearing our Simon costumes."
It meant that they should change their clothes quickly. The two sisters didn't waste any time, just bowed, picked up the clothes and went in.
"Simon's clothing is very different from that of the Great Zhou. Do you two ladies need the help of a maid?"
"Not for now. We will ask Madam for guidance if we don't understand something. Thank you Madam."
Yu Chang turned around and bowed, and only after Nanny Wu waved her hand did she go in.
Nanny Wu sat on a relatively clean wooden stool with a look of disdain, covering her nose with a handkerchief, her face full of impatience.
The Yu couple stood cautiously on both sides, hunched over and lowered their heads throughout the whole process. They only spoke when Nanny Wu asked them questions, and they didn't dare to look around.
After a cup of tea, the two sisters came out.
Simon's outfit is a bit like the Tang Dynasty costumes in history books, with an off-shoulder tube dress and a shawl overcoat.
But Bai Li knew that the current time and space was imaginary and there was no record of it in history books.
The two of them stood awkwardly in front of Nanny Wu, allowing her to look at them critically.
"Well, not bad, as expected of Empress Yu's sister, she's quite pretty."
"But this makeup..."
"Mammy, wait until we get to Simon before painting it. After all, this is still the Great Zhou."
Yu Chang begged in a flattering manner, and Nanny Wu gave her a rare smile.
"Alright, then, girls, let's get going with this old slave!"
"Thank you, Madam."
As Yu Chang spoke, she took a step forward and stuffed a gold bracelet into her hand.
Nanny Wu took it unnoticed and stuffed it into her sleeve.
"Miss, if you have anything to tell your family, we'll leave after you've finished speaking."
"I can only repay my uncle and aunt for their kindness in raising me someday. It's useless to say anything now. I hope the two old people take care of themselves."
Bai Li also pretended to be reluctant and held his aunt's hand and said a few words.
After hearing what her sister said, Yu Chang didn't say anything more. She turned around, went into the house, and came out with a small bag on her back.
After Bai Li came out with her bag, the two sisters got on the first carriage with the reluctance of the Yu couple, and Nanny Wu and a maid got on the back one.
Two of the four attendants were coachmen. The other two followed a coachman and sat next to the coachman before setting off.
"Ximon's people are so brazen as to enter our Great Zhou. Anyone from our Great Zhou who approaches Ximon will be driven away, whipped, or even killed."
Yuan Mo gritted his teeth and spoke to Bai Li in a low voice.
Bai Li felt depressed after hearing this. It was indeed quite shameful.
If one's own country is not strong and people dare not stand up or resist when encountering problems, it will only make people become more and more presumptuous and excessive.
"That's why we endure humiliation and bear heavy burdens in the hope that one day our country will become strong and our descendants will no longer have to suffer humiliation."
Bai Li:? ?!
Why does it sound a bit preachy?
It must be that bastard Namgoong Min’s doing!
However, it sounds like this is the truth.
Without the sacrifices of the predecessors, how can the younger generations live and work in peace and contentment?
Seeing that she was listening attentively, Yuan Mo nodded secretly.
It seems that the task assigned to her by the major general is expected to be completed.
Because there were people outside, the two didn't dare to say much, let alone make any big noise. They basically remained silent on the way, communicating with eye contact and gestures.
Simon is located in the southwest of Da Zhou and west of Qianzhou.
It is only separated from Laos by Qianzhou, a large Zhou Dynasty.
The two countries were not far from each other, and it took two days for the carriage to reach Simon's country and the prairie.
According to Aunt Wu, it would take another ten days to reach the Simon Palace.
When they arrived in Simon, Bai Li could not help but lift the curtain to see the customs and environment of Simon.
Simon's territory is vast, as large as three large weeks.
In the past, Simon was a vast land with a sparse population and was often invaded and plundered by foreign tribes.
Later, a king named Adamu emerged. He proposed to keep a low profile and recuperate. Over the past few decades, he managed to grow the population from hundreds of thousands to millions, and the number of cattle, sheep, horses and other livestock raised was innumerable.
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