Chapter 1: Rebirth of a Concubine
The wind blew from the border, bringing the bustling Lizhou City during the day into the night. The paper lanterns on both sides of the street rustled in the wind, making the dim lights flicker.
At this time, a simple yet elegant carriage entered the city. Behind it was a team of soldiers with such majestic momentum that the few passers-by made them give way.
The carriage drove all the way and finally stopped at a mansion. A guard got off the horse and came to the front of the carriage: "My Lord, we are returning to the General's Mansion."
"Yeah!" Mu Xingci in the car responded and got up and walked out.
As he was about to go up the stairs, he suddenly stopped and said, "Qiyi, send someone to the other courtyard to see how the concubine is doing. After all, she has been with me. I can't ignore her life or death."
"Yes!" He responded respectfully and sent a guard to the villa in the same city.
Mu Xingci watched the man ride away on horseback, a hint of sneer flashed in his eyes: "Hmph! Woman? Do you really think that you can turn a wild chicken into a phoenix by sleeping with me? You don't know what you are talking about." He said disdainfully and walked into the mansion.
In the other courtyard, Yun Wansheng, who was reading under the lamp, sneezed without warning.
"Who is talking about me behind my back? How shameless." Yun Wansheng picked up the handkerchief beside her and wiped her nose.
I am used to blaming others for my sneezing, without thinking whether I have caught a cold or have an itchy nose.
She has been in this ancient place for a month. From the initial shock to her composure, it took her only three days to accept the identity of a mistress.
Fortunately, the original owner had completely offended the marquis, so she didn't have to worry about sleeping with that man. If she could spend her life in peace and quiet like this, it would actually be nice.
As long as the Marquis gave her money on time, she would still enjoy living a lazy life.
In her time, she lived a very tiring life. As the president of a listed company, her work was even busier, which led to her sudden death from a heart attack at a party.
She finally traveled to ancient times, where she didn't have to work and was supported by others. Why did she let herself live such a tiring life like a dog?
If the original owner had this kind of thinking, she would not have hanged herself to scare the marquis. Unexpectedly, she actually hanged herself to death. When she woke up again, she, Yun Wansheng, was reborn!
Just as I was thinking about it, I suddenly heard the voices of Wang Ma and a man coming from outside the yard. I couldn't tell what they were talking about.
After a while, the murmurs disappeared, and then there was a knock on the door: "Miss Yun, are you asleep?"
"Come in!" Yun Wansheng put down the book in her hand.
Aunt Wang pushed the door open and came in, smiling: "Miss Yun, the Marquis just sent someone to inquire about you. I guess he still cares about you."
"Did the man say anything?"
"The guard asked how you were doing recently, and I told him the truth, saying that you were doing well, not as spoiled as before, and had become more sensible. He only said good things about you.
When the Marquis finds out about your transformation, I think he'll come visit you soon, and you won't have to stay alone in your empty room anymore." Aunt Wang said, looking as if she was asking for credit or reward.
Yun Wansheng's face darkened slightly when she heard this, but she didn't say much. For some things, you just have to make your own decisions. In ancient times, servants would not understand your thoughts.
"Mother Wang, thank you for thinking of me. I have so much less to worry about with you around." As he spoke, he took the purse from the table and took out a few copper coins: "Mother Wang, take these. I hope you won't think it's too little."
"Miss Yun, how can this be possible?" She said politely, but took the copper coin with her hand.
"Auntie Wang, it's late. You should go back and rest. I want to sleep too."
"Yes! I'll take my leave."
After she left, Yun Wansheng was lost in thought for a moment: "That Mu Xingci had better not come. I don't want such a pedantic ancient man."
The next morning, Yun Wansheng, who was used to getting up early, got dressed and made up, then asked Wang Ma to go shopping for groceries.
She can't enjoy the pampered life that allows her to stay indoors. She thinks the joy of life lies in being able to go shopping and have fun every day.
As her appearance became more and more outstanding, she had to keep a low profile and asked Wang Ma to make a few cotton dresses for her.
Her simple and plain dress makes her not so dazzling. She looks refreshing and like a girl next door, delicate and lively.
The master and the servant came to the market. Yun Wansheng casually looked at the stalls on both sides, intending to buy a new comb. This morning, when she was combing her hair, she accidentally broke one of the comb wings.
Soon, she saw a stall selling combs. There were all kinds of combs on it, including exquisitely carved mahogany combs and ivory combs that looked like jade.
"Girl, would you like to buy a comb?" the vendor greeted enthusiastically.
"Well! Let me take a look first. The combs you have here are very beautiful." Yun Wansheng said as she picked up two combs and chose between them.
She was choosing here when she suddenly heard a commotion in front of her, which made her look in the direction of the sound.
"Catch them, they are spies from the enemy country!"
This shout was not a big deal, but it made the people passing by panic and they all hid to the side of the road.
Those who came out to the morning market so early were either the elderly, the weak, or women and children. There were not many strong men. In addition, those spies were holding bloody knives, so the few strong men who wanted to stop them did not dare to take the risk.
When Yun Wansheng saw the spy running towards them, her mind raced. The next moment, she pulled Wang Ma over and wanted to hide in a shop nearby, but the shop had already closed after hearing the noise, as if it had been prepared.
It seems that the chaos on the border between Dongying State and Shun Shang has not been going on for just one or two days, and the people all know how to avoid danger as soon as possible.
I went to two shops in succession, but they were both closed and wouldn't open even when I knocked.
Seeing the spies getting closer and closer, Yun Wansheng could only run to the side of the road to hide like everyone else.
To be on the safe side, she pushed Wang Ma inside and squatted outside with her hands on her head, hoping that the enemy spies would just run away and not notice them.
But the reality is always contrary to your wishes. The more you want to hide from something, the more it will come to you.
Those spies originally wanted to escape from here as soon as possible, but the officers and soldiers on horseback were chasing them too closely. When the officers and soldiers were about to catch up with them, they happened to run to the place where Yun Wansheng was hiding.
One of the spies had a vicious look in his eyes, and with a strong pull, he pulled Yun Wansheng, who was trying to hide her ears and steal the bell, in front of him, and then put the big knife to her neck while the woman screamed.
When the other three spies saw this, they immediately followed suit and pulled out Wang Ma and several civilians who were hiding under the stall to threaten them.
"All of you stop right there, or I'll kill this little bitch."
Yun Wansheng feigned fear as she stared at the large knife on her neck, her voice trembling as she said, "Big...Big Brother, spare my life!"
"Shut up! If you dare say another word, I'll chop your head off immediately."
At this time, the officers and soldiers also caught up, which made Yun Wansheng look up at the group of soldiers who had just caught up.
"You rats, how can you be considered a hero if you capture some old, weak, women and children? Let them go!" A young general in the lead sat on horseback, brandishing his sword and pointing at the thieves angrily.
"Zhang Yu, how about this? I'll stay, and you'll let my three brothers go. As long as you agree, I'll let these people go." The spy stated the conditions fearlessly.
Zhang Yu looked at the hostages, murderous intent flashing in his eyes. In his opinion, in this dangerous border area, four spies from the enemy country were far more important than the death of a few civilians in his own country.
If the spy is let go, more than just a few civilians will die, and the whole city may suffer.
Therefore, he would not let any spy go, even if it meant sacrificing his own people, he would not let any spy escape.
As he thought about it, he glanced coldly at the kidnapped woman in green. Just as he was about to give the order to kill her, he suddenly felt that the woman looked familiar.
He frowned and thought for a moment, then he remembered who the person being held hostage was, which made him dare not give orders rashly.
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