On the vast grasslands of Khorchin, Mongolia, in the thirty-seventh year of the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty.
Yunyi slowly opened her eyes and, as usual, looked around at her surroundings. It was still dark and the surroundings were shrouded in mist, making it difficult to see clearly, but she could guess that she was currently inside a yurt.
"Host, the memories have been transferred. Please check them!" Xiao Qi's voice rang out at the right time.
Another throbbing pain shot through my head, but it felt milder and not as unbearable as before.
Zhe Zhe of the Borjigit clan of Khorchin was the daughter of Mangus, the Beile of the Left Wing of Khorchin. She had an elder brother, Zaisangbuhe, and nieces, Hailanzhu and Bumbutai.
The story of Consort Chen, Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang, and her two nieces sharing one husband is widely known.
Zhe Zhe is only nine years old. Her two nieces are not yet born, Hai Lan Zhu is pregnant, and Bumbutai is nowhere to be found.
"Gege, you're awake!" Qiqige lifted the tent flap and came in carrying a basin of water.
Yunyi responded softly and casually asked, "Qiqige, what time is it now?"
“Princess, it’s already Chen Shi (7-9 AM), everyone’s up. You seem to have slept in a bit late today. Usually you would be clamoring to go out for horseback riding by now.”
Qiqige replied to her master and then made a few lighthearted jokes.
Yunyi didn't care about these things. Qiqige was the original owner's head maid, who had been serving her since she was very young. They got along quite easily and there weren't many rules.
Furthermore, this was a Mongol tribe, which was considered a barbarian tribe beyond the Great Wall by the Ming Dynasty. They did not have the same etiquette, rules, and doctrines as the Han people, and were more casual.
After the establishment of the Qing Dynasty, the various Mongol tribes were granted royal titles by the Qing Dynasty, and some corresponding rules were established. Now, things are more casual.
After letting Qiqige dress him and eat a Mongolian breakfast, Yunyi lifted the tent flap to go outside and take a look.
Both missions took place during the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. Yunyi was used to wearing Manchu clothing, and this was the first time she had worn Mongolian clothing. And you know what? It really had a unique charm.
Once outside, all you see is a blue sky and white clouds, with yurts of all sizes scattered across the vast grassland.
It's a completely different feeling from the exquisite and solemn Forbidden City, and also different from the cramped inner quarters of a prince's mansion.
The open and bright grasslands here give people a feeling of freedom and relaxation.
"Zhe Zhe, get up! Come on, let's go horseback riding together." A little girl in a yellow dress ran towards her excitedly from not far away, warmly inviting her.
After recalling for a moment, Yunyi recognized the person in front of her. It was Tana, the daughter of the tribe's great warrior.
If we compare Yunyi's current position in the Khorchin Left Wing to a dynasty, then Tana's father is equivalent to a high-ranking general in the court, and Yunyi is now a princess.
This Tana was the original owner's good friend. The two were about the same age and had played together since childhood, and had a very good relationship.
After clarifying the relationship, Yunyi smiled and teased her, "Okay, Tana, don't cry if you lose today, or I won't play with you next time."
Yunyi turned around and told Qiqige to go and explain to Zhe Zhe's mother, Sai Yaqi, that she had gone horseback riding.
"Hmph! Who's crying? I didn't perform well yesterday. My father is the best warrior in Khorchin. As his daughter, how could my riding skills be bad? You should be the one to be careful."
Tana stood with her hands on her hips, somewhat embarrassed, as she retorted, but those who knew her well knew she was just being stubborn.
The two rode their horses away. As the daughter of the tribal chief, Zhe Zhe rode a top-quality horse, but Tana's riding skills were also outstanding. The two were evenly matched, and it was impossible to determine a winner for a while.
In the end, Tana won. After all, Yunyi had just transmigrated and her body hadn't fully integrated yet, so her riding skills were a bit lacking. It was normal that she didn't win in the end.
As noon approached, Yunyi waved goodbye to Tana and went to Saiyaqi's tent.
Saiyaqi was Zhe Zhe's mother. She had an eldest son, Buhe, a second son, Aolebu, and a youngest daughter, Zhe Zhe. She was the wife of Mangus, the leader of the Khorchin Left Wing.
"Mother, I'm back! What's good to eat today?"
Wearing Zhe Zhe's persona, Yun Yi happily ran into the tent.
Sai Yaqi pulled her youngest daughter to sit next to her, somewhat indulgently, and muttered, "Run slowly, what if you fall?"
Then she opened the lid on the table and pointed, "We have your favorite milk tea today, you should try it."
Don't get me wrong, this milk tea is different from modern milk tea.
Mongolian milk tea is made by boiling milk with tea leaves. This process removes the fishy smell from the milk and gives it a fragrant tea aroma. It is a rare drink on the grasslands and not everyone can afford it.
The grasslands are teeming with animals, so the people in the tribes have no shortage of meat, but they lack vegetables and fruits. This tea-flavored milk is both delicious and refreshing.
Moreover, since there was no tea on the grasslands, if they wanted it, they could only buy it from Ming Dynasty merchants. And because the journey was long and the risks were too great, this small amount of tea was very expensive.
Yunyi couldn't wait to pick up the milk tea and take a sip. It did have a unique flavor. The milk from the cows on the grassland was much richer than the milk from the Central Plains.
After being brewed with tea leaves, it tastes sweet and delicious, making it irresistible and leaving you wanting more.
Yunyi was captivated by its taste after just one sip. She reached out to scoop out another bowl, but Sai Yaqi stopped her.
"Alright, alright, you've already had one bowl, you can't drink anymore, otherwise you won't be able to eat."
"Fine." Yunyi could only reluctantly lower her raised hand and begin eating.
In Mongolia, there is no rule of not speaking while eating or sleeping; people chat while eating. For example, Sayaqi was talking about Buhe's wife, Boli, who was about to give birth.
He secretly calculated in his mind that Bo Li was already more than eight months pregnant, and should give birth in about half a month.
Thanks to Sai Yaqi's reminder, Yunyi remembered something.
In the afternoon, Yunyi used the excuse of going out to play to get rid of Qiqige and sneaked off to the shaman's residence in the tribe to make some arrangements for what was to come.
Upon arrival, the wizard sat in the middle of the tent, seemingly deep in thought.
She said nothing, glanced at Yunyi, and then simply asked, "What is it?"
Yunyi stepped forward, pretending to look around curiously, and inadvertently ended up behind the wizard.
In the blink of an eye, Yunyi made a swift movement, sticking the loyalty talisman in her hand onto the wizard.
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