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Chapter 7: Provocation <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> At night, the wind crept in through the gaps in the window, causing the candlelight to flicker slightly. Shadows danced on the walls, and He Yan looked at the broken pieces of silver in front of her and asked, “Is this all?” “This servant already pleaded with … Read more
Chapter 6: Teasing <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> When they were about to leave, He Yunsheng asked, “Why are you so late today? You might not get a good spot later.” “Just had something to do,” He Yan replied. “It’s alright even if we don’t get a good spot; our cakes are delicious.” He Yunsheng … Read more
Chapter 5: Poverty <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> He Yunsheng felt like this dream was a bit too long. This morning, his sister followed him up the mountain to chop wood. In the end, she took out some snacks from her bundle and gave him one. He Yunsheng had intended to decline, but the sweet … Read more
Chapter 4: Going Up the Mountain <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The rain stopped on the second day, and it turned out to be a beautiful sunny day. The green moss-covered courtyard stones basked in the warm sunlight. When the rooster crowed for the third time, He Yan woke up. Qingmei woke up and panicked … Read more
Chapter 3: Let Me Show You How to Split It <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> He Yunsheng frowned and asked, “What did you say?” He Yan remained motionless and repeated seriously, “I said, the way you’re splitting firewood won’t do.” The young boy became impatient, “He Yan, if you’re sick, go back to your room … Read more
Chapter 2: Sister and brother <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The rain of spring seemed endless, falling non-stop. Inside the house, however, it was warm, with a roaring fire in the stove. The lid of the pot on top emitted steam, making a clear “gudugudu” sound. A young girl sat in front of the mirror, … Read more
Chapter 1 Female General <Table of Contents>Next Chapter> In the sixty-third year of the Da Wei Qing Yuan era, in the third month of spring, a light drizzle covered the city. The fresh greenery inside the city was enveloped in a layer of mist, and the gentle rain moistened the earth. In the residence of … Read more
