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The Power Behind the Throne
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Last night, she had been a loyal citizen of the twenty-first century, devouring snacks and binge-watching Korean dramas before falling into a deep sleep in her apartment. But when she woke up, she found herself transformed into a fallen noblewoman from ancient times, Shang Qingzheng.
Indeed, the time-traveling Chun Zhou was now kneeling in the courtyard of the Shang residence alongside her maid Mei Mei and the gatekeeper dog Big Yellow, who hadn’t managed to escape.
Dozens of armored soldiers surrounded the three of them, their eyes fixed on them with predatory intent.
Fortunately, when the soldiers burst into the room, Chun Zhou had managed to change into a maid's outfit like Mei Mei's. This was why they were treated as servants and brought to the courtyard to await questioning by General Bai Li.
It was rumored that the master of the the Shang Family had just been dismissed for corruption and that this heartless old man had fled alone last night, leaving his entire family scattered. Only his daughter, who seemed to have some sort of problem, remained asleep in her chamber!
“By the way, Miss,” Mei Mei suddenly tugged at Chun Zhou's sleeve and whispered, “there’s something strange I want to ask you.”
“Hmm?”
“This morning, all the servants were calling for you, but you were sleeping so soundly that everyone ended up fleeing. When I returned after seeing them off and tried to call you again, I found this on your face…”
A mirror…
Curious, Chun Zhou watched as Mei Mei pulled out a pair of thin-framed glasses from her sleeve.
Chun Zhou froze for three seconds, her mind racing. Then she lunged forward to snatch the glasses and hid them in her bosom, breaking out in a cold sweat. “Hehe, my toy! Just a toy!”
While others traveled through time with high-tech gadgets, she had brought along these glasses! She had worn them while watching Korean dramas last night and hadn’t expected them to come with her! Her prescription wasn’t high; aside from watching TV, she never really needed them.
In this era, no one had likely invented such a thing. Even if she wore them outside, it would be absurd…
As she pondered this anxiously, a voice suddenly rang out from the front. “Is this all there is?”
"Yes! General!"
One of the "things," Chun Zhou, stiffened at the arrival of a significant figure. As she spoke, a pair of black satin officer's boots appeared before her, right in front of her kneeling form.
"Lift your head so I can see you," commanded the owner of the boots.
Chun Zhou hesitated. Before being dragged out by the soldiers, she had taken a careful glance at a bronze mirror. The features of this the Shang Family young lady were undoubtedly an upgraded 2.0 version of her own—fresh and elegant, with striking beauty.
The old Shang had fled, and if it was discovered that she was indeed Shang Qingzheng, imprisonment would be inevitable. But then again, Shang Qingzheng, being a lady of high society, must have been raised in seclusion; probably not many people would recognize her...
With a gamble in mind, Chun Zhou lifted her head—
Standing before her was General Baili Yu, a renowned handsome man whose face could easily lead one to believe he was the star attraction at a brothel rather than someone with another profession that could bring ruin to the nation.
At that moment, he furrowed his handsome brows and stared thoughtfully at Chun Zhou... beside him sat the imposing and formidable Big Yellow.
"Impudent! You lowly servant, what are you sticking out your tongue for?" Bai Li Yu sternly pointed at Big Yellow.
Just then, a short-haired and very capable-looking woman in red stepped out from behind him. She awkwardly pointed in Chun Zhou's direction and quietly reminded, "General, over here... this way..."
Chun Zhou felt deeply insulted.
"Qing Yu, take her back to the general's residence to do some chores!"
The handsome general, who appeared to have severe myopia, flushed slightly before turning to address the woman in red.
Chun Zhou thoughtfully adjusted her glasses and quickly stood up, smiling ingratiatingly. "General, I struggle to manage three meals a day. To serve you at the general's residence would be a blessing earned over eight lifetimes! However, I am not skilled at anything; I wouldn't dare go to the general's residence..."
Bai Li Yu's gaze darkened as he scrutinized her closely. The woman had her long hair messily tied up at the back of her head and was dressed like a servant, but her features were quite decent. With red lips and white teeth, she spoke to him without a hint of fear in her eyes, which was not characteristic of someone in her position.
Chun Zhou felt uneasy under his intense stare, and just when she thought she couldn't hold on any longer, he said with a hint of amusement, "I see... It really is a waste to keep two of you. Let the other one go, and you come with us."
Upon hearing this, Mei Mei smiled gratefully at the dazed Chun Zhou and quickly bowed her head in thanks.
"Please, please let me go! I am not fit for hard work... Shang Family's mansion is about to kick me out..." Chun Zhou was taken aback and stepped closer to him in a panic.
Suddenly, the sound of weapons clashing echoed around them.
The gleaming blades nearly blinded Chun Zhou as soldiers pointed their weapons at her.
"Come on! Someone take me to the general's residence! I can't wait to start my new life there! I want to become a servant of the great general's household!"
Chun Zhou shouted in fright, desperately throwing a hopeless glance at Mei Mei.
Bai Li Yu smiled enigmatically, gathered his robe sleeves, and turned to leave.
In the end, Mei Mei was released to return home and serve her parents.
Chun Zhou, following the main group back to the general's residence, wore a dark expression as she reluctantly brought Big Yellow along as a companion.
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