Slender Woman
The second year of Chengwen, early spring.
The thin snow melts and the longevity comes.
On Nanchang Street, a lady raised her head slightly, with her porcelain-white knuckles slightly exposed from her sleeves, held in front of her eyes. The little sunlight seemed to pass through her knuckles and then through the thin veil to fall on her thin white cheek.
"Congratulations, host."
"The Animal Mind Reading Notebook has unlocked the map of the Jade City, and the current exploration level is 0.001%."
A calm and confident female voice came from the system in her mind, but the young lady's breathing became weak because of her hurried pace.
"Cough, cough. Cough, cough, cough."
Uncle Gui, who was standing in front of her, heard her cough, waved his hand, and stopped walking. He said in a caring voice, "Are you tired? It's okay to walk slower. Your aunt is already staying at the general's mansion, so it's not rude for us to arrive late."
"What's more, their house..."
He scoffed lightly, stopping the more or less dissatisfaction in his words and looking forward.
Gui Yao's eyes were filled with moisture due to coughing. Upon hearing this, she just shook her head, and the loose green hairband on her head also swayed.
"Nothing." She curled her eyes. "I'm not as unable to walk as I was when I first woke up from the cough."
Guiyao has a secret.
She traveled through time and space to this strange dynasty, and it has been three years now.
She often dreamed of the night before she traveled through time.
It was raining all over the city. On her way home from get off work, she found a tabby cat in the bushes with its lower body unable to move. It was covered in blood and flesh, and must have been injured not long ago. She dropped her umbrella, took it to the hospital for examination, and put it directly on the operating table. It took a full five hours to save its life.
When she got home the night after surgery, she was exhausted and just wanted to get a good night's sleep.
Maybe our fate is too shallow.
When I opened my eyes again.
She has become the daughter of the Gui family, a family of doctors.
This Lady Gui lost both her parents when she was young and is mentally retarded. She has the same name and surname as her and even looks and has the same body shape, so it is difficult to tell whether she is a body possessed or a soul possessed.
When she woke up from her long dream that was half true and half false.
The general of Xianyu City came to propose marriage with a marriage certificate. At the same time, the animal mind-reading system was bound to her, requiring her to cooperate with the system to collect this "animal mind-reading notebook."
The main task assigned by the system is to marry General Ren, the current general of the general's mansion.
"Host, host, wait, walk slower."
What are you mumbling about?
The streets in the city are complicated and noisy, with shops arranged in a complex manner, hiding the traces of many small animals.
But the voice in Guiyao's mind didn't care whether it was visible or invisible, it only cared about the position.
She half frowned and had to slow down her pace.
I remember that Dr. Gui could carry a 30-pound large dog onto the examination equipment by himself, but now he can only succumb to such a weak physique.
"Three years."
"I've waited three years for this young general to return. During these three years, I've unlocked 90% of the Xiaohe Village map by playing with cats and dogs, and I've put all my points into basic health. Why is he still so weak?"
The system listened to Gui Yao's mumbling, remained silent for two seconds, and then said lightly: "Turn around and see the dog."
The sound of horse hooves came from far away. Turning around, the crowd on the street suddenly scattered. I didn't know who was riding a horse in the city - and in the middle of the road, the big black dog that was still smacking its lips, with its big tongue flicking, was blocking the middle of the road behind it.
Guiyao narrowed her eyes.
There are stupid dogs.
She was frail and weak, but she was agile, which was good. But the dog was a little too heavy.
The young lady's eyelashes trembled slightly, and her fair cheeks were covered with sweat, but her hands firmly grasped the big black dog's arms and lifted it to the side. She spoke softly, in a voice that only she and the dog could hear, shouting at the dog to move forward.
It happened in the blink of an eye.
The black dog finally regained consciousness, broke free from its restraints, squinted its eyes, yawned, and started walking out, finally standing outside the horse path. Gui Yao finally breathed a sigh of relief and poked the big black dog's butt in a sullen manner, a lazy voice in her mind rising and falling.
"Sister, are you disturbing me while I'm working? Come on, two-legged beast, only my master can ride such a fast horse, do you know that?"
...I know, but I don’t want to pay attention to you.
Guiyao curled her eyes and rubbed the dog's sleek fur in annoyance. No matter how others looked at her, they would have thought the scene of the young woman heroically saving the dog was neat and humorous. In reality, Guiyao, with her hands on her hips, was trying to figure out how to teach the dog a lesson about obeying traffic rules.
I thought of it.
She narrowed her eyes and was about to bend down when she heard a sound behind her. She turned around in confusion and saw the horse head that was grunting while holding a hair in its mouth.
Maa ...
The horse, which had been running very fast just now, had now slowed down steadily. The man on the horse looked at the thin young lady and the dog at its feet with a sullen face.
The warm wind blows in vain.
The young lady took two or three steps back, and when she was about to step on the dog, she accidentally fell to the ground. Her veil was blown up, revealing her rosy cheeks and beautiful eyes with a hint of surprise.
Gui Yao was stunned for a moment, and felt her heart beating heavier and heavier because of fright. She lowered her eyes and covered her chest lightly, avoiding the gazes of the two people who met.
He and the horse left.
The big black dog came up to her, wagging its tail, and nudged her with its head, as if trying to help her stand up. As it nudged her, it said, "My master is looking at you. Eh? My master is back."
Gui Yao gulped softly, propped herself up and stood up, blew on her palm which was almost broken, then reached back and rubbed the big black dog's hair.
After she stood firm, she squatted down again and grabbed a few spicy melon seeds from her bag. She bit open the shells and carefully picked out the kernels, spreading them on her hands. She earnestly instructed, "I'll give you something delicious to eat. From now on, no matter what, you must give priority to avoiding horses. Do you understand?"
"Woof woof woof woof."
"Woof woof!"
The big black dog's mouth seemed to be open and moving.
The man and the dog looked at each other for a moment. Passersby only heard a few barkings of the dog. The surroundings were normal.
Guiyao blinked.
What about points?
She rolled up her sleeves and saw the big black dog chewing and lying back on the road. She had no choice but to stand in front of the dog and said, "Why, do you still want to sleep here?"
Dogs don't talk, they just speak human language.
"Give it back to me."
"What?"
Guiyao looked up at the sound, her round almond eyes glowing with a sweetness like honey in the setting sun.
Oh, it's not the dog talking.
She squinted her eyes and watched the man who had scared her not long ago come back and dismount with one hand. She seemed to be blinded by the sun for no reason, and could only see a curtain of exquisite black cuffs and a large hand.
The veil was blown down to her neck and hung loosely. Gui Yao casually tucked her messy hair behind her ears.
Fortunately, there were not many people on the long street.
Gui Yao could only obey the order and immediately loosen her left hand that was holding the dog. She tucked her knuckles behind her back and subconsciously clenched the hidden dagger.
The man in front of him had a cold expression, and the corners of his mouth were stretched straight, like a black sword in calligraphy and painting that had been immersed in a deep pool for years and was so cold that it could chill a person to the bone.
Then he grabbed the big black dog by the scruff of the neck.
Guiyao stood there like a quail, her mind forced to listen to the big black dog's articulate Sichuan dialect output...
I heard the system saying in my mind that the points had officially arrived.
When she came to her senses again, the dog had already been thrown onto the horse's back. Gui Yao couldn't help but take a step back when she saw this rude action that was totally inconsistent with the man's aloof and dignified face.
"Be careful."
Don't fall again.
The man frowned and loosened his grip on the slender neck.
The girl in front of him whispered thanks, and when she looked up again, her fair cheeks were completely red. Although her body was frail, her bright eyes were somewhat charming.
She seemed to be considering it, and after a while she finally pulled at his sleeve.
"Thank you..."
After saying that, he relaxed.
When she looked up at him again like a little animal, her face turned red. She secretly picked up a handkerchief and wiped the place where he had touched her.
The man withdrew his gaze and mounted his horse.
Gui Yao paused when she looked at the man's straight back and tense muscles on the horse.
Did that man see her dagger? She paused, then wrapped the dagger in her handkerchief and tucked it safely back into her waist.
Everything should be done in moderation.
Gui Yao bent down to pick up the veil hat, turned around and waved her arm, putting it on her head properly.
My uncle just walked out of the candied fruit shop nearby. Some people stared at her in confusion, as her clothes were obviously dusty. But when they saw the dog hair on her body, they understood a little: "The city is different from the countryside. Avoid contact with animals and take care of your health."
This girl has been attracted to animals since she was young. When she was still stupid, she was often chased by big white geese. When she fell, she would cry and look for her aunt. Soon, she forgot the pain and continued to sit on the edge of the field and call out to the frogs.
My uncle sighed and arranged the wrapped candied fruit neatly so as not to get his hands dirty: "Eat."
"How long will it take to get to the General's Mansion?"
"It's not far ahead."
Gui Yao lowered her eyes slightly, and only then did she remember the purpose of her trip.
Discuss marriage.
As the sun set, outside the orange lanterns, stewards of all ranks lined up in front of the general's mansion to welcome them.
The marriage between the two families was decided by their ancestors a long time ago.
The Gui family had already taken the initiative to stop the marriage because of their daughter's childish mind. However, after the general's mansion learned that the daughter was healthy, they actually produced complete documents in front of those who had also come to the Gui family to propose marriage, and they were determined not to give in to the in-laws.
The magnificent building is decorated with splendid ornaments and the beams are painted with jade.
This is the style of the general's mansion.
Guiyao's heart skipped a beat, probably because of the hot weather. She felt a little sweaty when they clasped their hands. Only now did she truly realize that she was about to get married.
/Congratulations to the host for unlocking the illustrated guide of Momo, the biggest black dog in Xianyu City. /
/Complete the mission of sending the big black dog home/
Gui Yao paused for a moment and said, "Do we really have to say this now? Your host is getting married soon."
She is going to get married.
Still the young general.
News of the great victory in the north had spread throughout the An Dynasty. The war was completely settled, and people were able to live and work in peace. A few days ago, the former leader of the northern expedition returned to the capital. After meeting the emperor, he rode back to his hometown with his rewards.
It is said that when life is going well, the horse's hooves will be in a hurry.
Not long ago, I received a letter just after returning to my residence in the capital. The implication of the letter was that a marriage had been found for me in Xianyu City.
Six years have passed since his coming-of-age ceremony. Life on the border is hard. Perhaps because he inherited the cold-blooded nature of his generals, Ren Beixi has no interest in matters of love.
However, while the Queen Mother's tentative marriage proposal could be rejected outright, her mother's arrangements back home were more difficult to handle. In an attempt to break off the engagement, Ren Beixi lost three horses on his way back home. Entering the city and seeing the familiar long streets, he remembered something.
Three years ago, when he went to the border, Momo was left behind in the general's mansion.
Ren Beixi looked calmly, thought of Mo Mo's habit, and pulled the reins steadily. He had good eyesight and soon saw a big black dog sleeping soundly in the distance.
And a moment later.
A petite woman ran to the middle of the road, as if trying to pull Momo to the side of the road so as not to disturb his horse.
The horse rode at a steady pace, brushing past her.
Her almond-shaped eyes suddenly looked up in a daze, and her eyelashes trembled, perhaps because she felt the wind.
The man didn't pause.
But when he was about to reach the gate of the general's mansion, the reins were pulled and he turned his head.
The gate of the general's mansion was filled with servants. Perhaps his relatives had heard the news of his entry into the city and were waiting here.
He let go of Mo Mo.
The big black dog got off the ground, barked at him twice, then ran to the muddy ground with its tail between its legs.
He pushed through the crowd and entered the mansion.
Thinking of this troublesome marriage, the man was silent and could only remember the face of one person.
As the girl petted the dog with her fingertips, he saw the striking red mole on her wrist. Ren Beixi pursed his lips, his cold brow tensing slightly as he glanced at his mother. He leaned his sword against his side, feeling a chill.
The young general knelt on one knee.
Above the main hall sat the elderly and elegant mother, and the relatives around her seemed unfamiliar yet familiar.
The person who had just distracted him was now sitting beside him, holding a cup of tea in both hands, his slender knuckles even more transparent than white porcelain.
Her moist red lips unconsciously opened slightly.
How innocent and frank.
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