History thus entered the Warring States period.

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(I)

In late autumn, in the woods outside Suzhou, fallen leaves danced in the autumn wind, exuding a desolate atmosphere, and the ground was covered with withered yellow leaves. At this moment,
a childish voice came from the woods:

"Brother Xiaofeng, it's already late autumn, the fruit on the trees has all fallen, and we've almost finished eating what we've stored up."

A boy's voice rang out: "Qingqing, don't be afraid, as long as we don't give up, we'll always find a way."

In a clearing in the woods, a boy and a girl, both dressed in thin clothes, were talking around a small fire. The boy, Xiaofeng, was dressed in tattered clothes,
barely revealing that he had once been wearing a rich man's robe, while the girl, Qingqing, wore thicker, coarser farm clothes. Although the children's faces were dirty, their original delicate features could still be
faintly seen.

The girl, Qingqing, said, "I'm not afraid. As long as Brother Xiaofeng is by my side, I'm not afraid of anything."

Xiaofeng said, "This is the last tinderbox left by Old Man Zhang. If the fire goes out, we won't have any way to keep warm. Besides, there are
fallen leaves , so we can't make the fire too big. Otherwise, if it catches fire, we'll both perish."

Qingqing nodded, her bright eyes fixed on the fire. Beside the fire were three or four small wild fruits. Even with their small appetites,
it wouldn't be enough to last them until tomorrow.

The two were speechless for a moment, staring blankly. Suddenly, the autumn wind picked up, and the small flames flickered frequently. The two changed color and hurriedly jumped up to protect the fire. After a flurry of activity,
they finally managed to stabilize the fire. They sat down, panting. At this moment, the fire was extremely important to them.

Xiao Feng looked at the wild berries beside him and thought for a while before saying, "After tonight, we'll go to the city tomorrow and see if we can find any work."

Qingqing's face paled. "Brother Xiao Feng, even though you're older than me, you're still a child. City people won't want you. More importantly, if we go to the city
and run into those bad kids again, we'll be bullied."

Xiao Feng comforted Qingqing, "I can find some light work, like sweeping the floor. Although it won't pay much, we won't eat much either. If
we run into those scoundrels, we'll run away. Besides, city people aren't necessarily all bad. Maybe we'll meet some kind people. It's better than
freezing or starving to death here."

He looked at Qingqing and said confidently, "Qingqing, I will definitely protect you and take care of you. I won't let you be bullied."

Qingqing nodded, looking at Xiao Feng gently, her heart filled with trust and joy.

As darkness fell, the two children lay down. A cold wind blew, and their thin bodies shivered. They clung tightly to each other, using the warmth of
each other's bodies to ward off the chill of late autumn.

(II)

In such times, although wars were frequent, once the fighting stopped for a period of time, the people would return to their homes. After all, life had to go on .
In order to accumulate national strength, the ruling class would also encourage the people to engage in production and trade in their own territories during times of peace. Suzhou, as the former capital of the Wu Kingdom,
although it had been annexed by the Yue Kingdom, had once again become a prosperous city after years of recuperation. Various shops and vendors hawking their wares in the market, street performers
, and pedestrians strolling around brought boundless vitality to Suzhou.

On the street, two ragged children walked hand in hand. The slightly taller boy led the other frail little girl to a stall selling
steamed buns . Two pairs of bright, dark eyes stared at the steaming, enticingly fragrant snow-white steamed buns, their mouths watering.

The middle-aged woman selling the buns looked kindly at the two children with muddy faces and asked gently, "Young man and young woman, would you like to buy some steamed buns?"

The little boy, of course, was Xiao Feng from the beginning. He looked at the snow-white buns again, swallowed, and shook his head, saying, "No,
Auntie , do you need someone to help you with your work?" Just as he finished speaking, his stomach suddenly growled loudly, and the boy's face immediately turned red.

The middle-aged woman looked at the two with pity, wrapped two steamed buns in a cloth, and handed them to them, saying, "We poor people who make a living by selling two steamed buns,
how can we afford to hire workers? And the young man and woman are so young, how can we bear to make them work? Here, take these two steamed buns to fill your stomach."

Xiao Feng did not take the steamed buns, but puffed out his chest and said, "Thank you, Auntie, but we can't take your steamed buns for nothing."

He was about to pull Qingqing away when Qingqing's stomach growled softly. Qingqing lowered her head shyly, not daring to speak.

Xiao Feng stopped, reached out and took the steamed buns, saying, "Auntie, thank you for your kindness. We will definitely repay you when we have money!" He could go hungry,
but he couldn't let Qingqing go hungry too.

The middle-aged woman watched the two children's small figures disappear into the distance and shook her head. "What poor children.

Their parents must have died in the war, leaving them to wander the streets at such a young age."

Xiao Feng and Qing Qing walked happily, steaming buns in their hands. Just as they turned a corner, they suddenly saw several well-dressed young men
chatting idly in the sun. Xiao Feng cried out, "Oh no! It's them again!" She grabbed Qing Qing and ran, but it was too late; the men had spotted them and
were chasing after them.

Xiao Feng and Qing Qing ran for their lives. Seeing a house with its door open and a maid sweeping the floor, they rushed towards the door, hoping to find refuge
inside , or at least lure the adults out.

Just as they were about to reach their destination, Qingqing suddenly slipped and fell to the ground. Xiaofeng quickly stopped to help her up. In that brief moment, the group of young masters
caught up and surrounded the two, punching and kicking them. Xiaofeng immediately lay on top of Qingqing, letting the fists fall on his back, his eyes filled with anger.
The leader of the group beat and cursed, "It's you again! I warned you long ago, if you come into the city again, I'll beat you filthy things to death!"
Seeing the snow-white steamed buns that the two hadn't even taken a bite of before falling to the ground, he sneered, "You lowly bastards don't even deserve to eat steamed buns!" He then stomped on one and crushed it, letting out
a triumphant laugh.

Qingqing sobbed, pleading, "Stop hitting us! Stop hitting us! We'll never do it again! Brother Xiaofeng, please beg them, or they'll beat
you to death!"

Xiaofeng stubbornly remained silent. Just as the group of rogue young masters were getting excited about their beating, a broom suddenly swept across their path, making them
see stars . Looking closer, they saw the maid who had been sweeping in the distance standing before them, hands on her hips, glaring angrily.

The leader of the children shouted, "Who's meddling in our business? Do you know what we gentlemen do?"

The maid, with her pretty face, now had a fierce look in her eyes, and her clear voice snapped, "You bunch of snot-nosed brats, besides eating and drinking all day long, what else can you do?"
"What are you doing? You're just using your family's influence to bully everyone in the streets! I'll teach you a lesson today!"

The boys were momentarily intimidated by the little maid's imposing manner, exchanging bewildered glances before suddenly shouting, "She's just a little brat, and she thinks she can teach us a lesson?! Brothers,
beat her up!" They swarmed forward.

At this moment, Xiao Feng had already pulled Qing Qing up. Seeing the little maid being attacked by the bullies while protecting him, he was about to step forward when he saw the little maid raise her broom, weaving and
whirling through the crowd. No matter how the young masters dodged, each blow landed a hit. They were stunned. Those spoiled brats, who had only
ever beaten others, had never been beaten themselves. In no time, they were being beaten and running away with their heads in their hands.

The maid clapped her hands and smiled at the two girls, "It's alright! You should go now!"

Xiao Feng looked at Qing Qing, and the two nodded to each other in tacit understanding. Suddenly, they knelt down and said, "We are homeless. We hope you can take us in, sister!"

The maid hesitated, "I'm just a lowly cleaning lady; I can't make decisions like this." Seeing their disappointed expressions, she softened and said, "
How about this ? I'll take you inside and ask. Whether you can stay or not depends on your luck."

The two girls were overjoyed and kowtowed repeatedly, saying, "Thank you, sister! Thank you, sister!"

The maid smiled and said, "My name is Xiao Lan. You keep calling me 'sister,' you don't even know my name!"

The two girls cried out again, "Thank you, sister Xiao Lan!"

(III)

Xiao Lan led the two into the courtyard. They stepped over the high threshold and followed Xiao Lan inside. Their eyes were dazzled by the sight: painted beams and pavilions,
a veritable paradise on earth. Xiao Feng couldn't remember how many doors they had crossed, how many gardens they had passed. The woods they had inhabited were so
gloomy and cold, while these small groves were tranquil and idyllic. The rocks around them were all ugly and bizarre, while the
strange rocks here were inexplicably beautiful and unique. Xiao Feng, who came from a relatively wealthy family, had never seen such a grand mansion before.
Qing Qing, was even more astonished. Especially since they had just escaped the cold and desolate suburban woods and the pursuit and beatings of the wicked children, this mansion
was undoubtedly a paradise in their eyes. Both of them thought that if they could stay here, even as lowly servants, they would be happy.

Just then, three beautiful women dressed in vibrant colors walked towards them, appearing to Xiao Feng like celestial beings.

The woman in the middle was particularly outstanding, her every gesture exuding a captivating charm. Xiao Feng stared at her, thinking, "This lady is so beautiful, almost
like the moon in the sky. Is she Chang'e descended to earth?"

When the woman saw Xiaolan leading the two children, she asked, "Xiaolan, who are these two children?"

Xiaolan respectfully replied, "Sister Ziyue, these are two orphans I met at the gate. They were being bullied by some rich young masters. I rescued
them and, seeing their pitiful state, wanted to let them stay in the manor to find some work. I was just about to go find Steward Liu when I ran into you, Sister."

Xiaofeng and Qingqing quickly knelt down and kowtowed. Ziyue looked at the two children and listened to Xiaolan's detailed account of the situation. She nodded and said, "Alright, let them
stay. I'll take care of this. No need to go to Steward Liu again. Xiaolan, take them downstairs and see what kind of work they can do. They're still young, so don't give them
anything too heavy . Explain the rules of the manor to them. Once they've finished, bring them to me."

Xiaofeng and Qingqing were overjoyed and didn't know what to say, so they just kept kowtowing. Only when Xiaolan chuckled and said, "Alright, everyone's gone!" did the two children
stand up, tears welling in their eyes, knowing they would never have to return to that cold, desolate forest.

Xiao Lan led the two to a small courtyard and said, "This courtyard is for guests to rest and stay overnight. It's rarely used, and
the things in the rooms are quite valuable, so we don't want you to touch them. Just sweep the courtyard, okay?"

The two nodded repeatedly. Xiao Feng looked at the small courtyard and thought, "It's such a small courtyard, it'll be swept in no time. If I can't even do this well,
what else can I do? Sweeping it just okay isn't enough; I have to sweep it until it's like a mirror to live up to Sister Xiao Lan's kindness."

Xiao Lan nodded and showed the two around the courtyard, where to fetch water and where to eat, and
introduced . The two memorized the information. Finally, Xiaolan led the two to a simple hut to rest and said to them, "Alright, I've finally shown you around
. Now I'm going to tell you about the rules of our mansion. You must remember them well, or I can't protect you if you make a mistake."

Xiaolan took a breath and said, "Our mansion is called Yun Mansion, and it's divided into an outer courtyard and an inner courtyard. You can only move around in the outer courtyard and absolutely cannot enter the inner courtyard.
In fact, it's best if you stay in this mansion and don't wander off. You're still young, and the mansion is deep and spacious with many rooms. If you get lost or encounter
strangers, it will cause trouble. The courtyard needs to be cleaned three times a day. In the afternoon, Xiaochan and Xiaoying will come to clean the rooms. These two girls are close to me and
are very kind-hearted. This is the last place they will clean. If I see them later, I'll talk to them and ask them
to talk to you after they finish cleaning. I'll also come here to visit often."

Hearing how much Xiaolan cared for them, the two couldn't help but shed tears and thanked her profusely.

Xiao Lan thought for a moment and then said, "There are many rules in the manor, but you are still young, so many of them won't apply 　　to you . The most important thing for you is to remember not to
run around. Just stay in this courtyard every day, and you won't make any big mistakes. That's all for now. I'll tell you the rest later." 　　Xiao Feng asked, "Sister Xiao Lan, who was that Sister Zi Yue just now?" 　　Xiao Lan said, "Sister Zi Yue serves the young lady. The young lady and she are like sisters, so she can take you in. But tomorrow I will take you to see the steward to arrange your meals and other matters." 　　Qing Qing opened her big eyes and asked, "Sister Xiao Lan, I have a strange question for you. Our manor is so big, but why are there so few people everywhere?" "An empty house?" 　　Xiao Lan paused, then sighed, "When Master was alive, this place was very lively, with a constant stream of guests. There were more than ten such guest houses , and it still wasn't enough. But a few years ago, Master suddenly passed away due to illness, and Madam was so heartbroken that she followed him soon after. Master only had one daughter, Miss Since Miss is a girl, she can't socialize with guests like Master did, so there aren't that many people in the mansion. 　　The rest are just for cleaning and such. Also, apart from a few men like the cooks and stewards, most of the people in the mansion are women, and those men are absolutely not allowed to enter the inner courtyard. That's why the women of the Yun family practice martial arts like men, in order to protect their home."

Seeing that the two had no further questions, Xiaolan said to Xiaofeng, "Xiaofeng, this will be your sleeping place from now on."

The two were taken aback. Qingqing asked softly, "Sister Xiaolan, what about me?"

Xiaolan said, puzzled, "Of course you'll go to my place. We maids have other places."

Qingqing looked at Xiaofeng and said, "Sister Xiaolan, can I sleep here too?"

Xiaolan was also puzzled. "Of course not, Qingqing. You're a girl, and Xiaofeng is a boy. How can you sleep in the same room? Besides, there's only
one ."

Qingqing and Xiaofeng exchanged a glance, looking quite reluctant to part. Although Xiaolan was a maid, she had been sent to the Yun family from a young age and received a good education. She had always understood
the principle that men and women should not touch each other. However, she did not know that Xiaofeng and Qingqing were both young and had lost their parents at a young age. In addition, they relied on each other and struggled to survive. Naturally,
they would sleep together, but their hearts were pure and they had no romantic feelings for each other. Qingqing, in particular, had long been used to falling asleep in Xiaofeng's warm embrace. Suddenly being asked to
leave left her feeling lost, helpless, and at a loss.

Xiaolan looked at the two of them for a while, then smiled and said, "Alright, alright, you make me sound like a villain trying to break up a couple. Whatever, you're still young anyway,
we'll talk about it when you're older."

She added with a smile, "Now you need to take a bath, you can't be so dirty!" She looked at the two of them and said, "So, you two little lovers will finally have to
be apart for a while, right?"

Unexpectedly, Qingqing timidly said, "But, but how can one person get clean?"

Xiaolan blushed and exclaimed, "You

two aren't going to bathe together, are you?" Qingqing also found it strange and said, "Of course, you need to bathe together. One person can't reach many places, so how can you get clean?"

Xiaolan tentatively asked, "Xiaofeng only helped you scrub your back, right? He didn't help you wash those other areas, did he?"

"Where? Where is 'there'?" Qingqing didn't understand, and said softly, "Brother Xiaofeng loves Qingqing the most. When he takes a bath, Qingqing
doesn't have . She just closes her eyes and falls asleep. When she wakes up, Brother Xiaofeng has washed her whole body clean."

As Qingqing spoke, beautiful memories flooded her mind. Before the cold autumn arrived, she lay
quietly , Brother Xiaofeng's gentle yet strong fingers rubbing and washing her body. It felt so comfortable and pleasant, and she almost drifted into an endless
dream. After a while, she opened her eyes and smiled faintly, "Brother Xiaofeng was also washed by Qingqing like this."

Xiaolan felt hot all over and shook her head, "No, no, you can't do this. Qingqing, I'll wash you this time." Looking at Xiaofeng, she smiled and said, "
Luckily, you're not that big yet. This time, I'll wash you too. You're a boy, so you need to learn to bathe yourself early!" "

The two of them, with long faces, had no choice but to agree.

"Okay!" Seeing that the two had agreed, Xiao Lan said to Qing Qing, "Then you wait outside now."

(IV)

Xiao Feng comfortably soaked in the steaming bathtub, a long-lost feeling welling up in his heart. He remembered that when he was very young, he had also taken a bath like this.
At that time , he had loving parents. His mother would put him in a steaming bathtub like this every day and gently bathe him. But soon,
a sudden disaster robbed him of his happiness. He escaped with his life thanks to the desperate rescue of his loyal servant, Old Man Zhang, while all his other relatives perished. Old
Man Zhang took care of him for several years before passing away due to his injuries.

As he thought about it, Xiao Feng's eyes gradually became moist until he heard a clear and melodious voice: "Alright! You've soaked enough. Come on, let me help
you." Only then did he come to his senses.

Xiaolan took out a towel and squatted beside the bathtub. Her heart suddenly skipped a beat. Actually, Xiaolan wasn't much older than the two boys. Although she understood the difference between boys and girls
, she was only just reaching the age of first love and had never seen a boy naked. Xiaofeng, though naive, had lived in
the mountains and was more robust than other children his age, already showing signs of being a little man.

Xiaolan, who had boasted so much earlier, now had to steel herself and help Xiaofeng wash. Her hands trembled slightly, but Xiaofeng didn't notice, simply closing
his eyes to enjoy the moment.

"He must be thinking Qingqing is washing him right now," Xiaolan thought, a little jealous, looking at Xiaofeng's dreamy eyes.

Actually, Xiaolan was wrong this time. What Xiaofeng was thinking about was the warm scene of his mother bathing him when he was a child. Qingqing had never been
so shy before.

Xiaolan's gaze drifted downwards, and she suddenly saw Xiaofeng's budding penis, gently swaying in the water. She blushed with embarrassment, her eyes fixed
on it, but she dared not touch it, avoiding it several times. Just as she was about to finish washing it, she dredged it with a towel, when Xiaofeng suddenly grabbed her hand.
Xiaolan was puzzled, and Xiaofeng pleaded, "Sister Xiaolan, you washed me too quickly there. Qingqing used to wash for a long time because it felt so
good there. Please wash it a little longer." "Are you done washing?"

Xiao Lan blushed instantly, thinking, "The two of you really don't do anything right together, what a little rascal! I have to wash him too! You can reach all that,
can't you do it yourself if you want to wash a few more times?" She looked up and saw Xiao Feng's innocent eyes. Suddenly, she realized that after washing, Xiao Feng was exceptionally handsome and cute, with
an air of wealth and refinement. She couldn't help but be moved. "What an adorable child!" Xiao Lan thought, forgetting to argue with Xiao Feng. She threw away the towel and
directly rubbed Xiao Feng's crotch with her hand, a hint of pleasure in her eyes. Xiao Feng comfortably closed his eyes again.

Finally finished washing, Xiaolan felt drenched in sweat, unsure whether it was from the heat, exhaustion, or psychological factors. Xiaofeng smiled and thanked her
, "Sister Xiaolan, thank you. I'll help you wash next time."

Xiaolan was startled and coughed, "Ah! No need, I'm all grown up now, I've long since learned to bathe myself." She immediately regretted her words and added
, "Just tell Xiaofeng when you need it." She was already quite embarrassed.

Although Xiaofeng didn't quite understand what "need it" meant, she still happily stood up. Xiaolan gasped and involuntarily closed her eyes
. Before Xiaofeng got into the tub, she hadn't really noticed, but now her mindset was different. Fortunately, she immediately opened her eyes and wrapped Xiaofeng in a towel.

Xiao Feng asked curiously, "Sister Xiao Lan, why did you close your eyes just now?"

Xiao Lan stammered, "When you suddenly stood up, I was afraid water would splash into my eyes, so I closed them."

Xiao Feng thought about it and realized it was true. She got dressed and called out, "Qingqing, it's your turn!"

Qingqing agreed and came in, already dressed. Xiaolan was startled again. "Qingqing, why did you come in without clothes?"

Qingqing replied, "Of course I take off my clothes to take a bath. Do you expect me to take a bath in these clothes?"

Xiaolan was at a loss for words and could only push Xiaofeng, saying, "Hurry up and get out!"

Xiaofeng was getting used to Xiaolan's jump scares. As she walked out, she whispered to Qingqing, "Sister Xiaolan seems a little strange. Be careful!"

Qingqing didn't quite understand, looked at Xiaolan, and nodded. But then Xiaolan's angry voice came: "What bad things are you saying about me? It's all because of
you ignorant little brats!"

Xiaofeng stuck out her tongue in fright and quickly ran out.

(V)

Zi Yue looked at the two children, who looked refreshed after their bath, with surprise. The handsome Xiao Feng still had the air of a young master from a wealthy family, while the pretty and lovely Qing
Qing had a natural freshness and simplicity. Both children were instantly likable, and Zi Yue secretly rejoiced that she had kept them.

Zi Yue looked at the two children and asked them kindly, "How old are you?"

Xiao Feng replied, "Reporting to Miss Zi, I am 12 years old, and Qing Qing is almost 10 years old."

Zi Yue smiled and said to the two children: In the Yun Mansion, everyone is like family. You don't need to be so reserved. Just call me Sister Zi Yue.

Seeing Xiao Feng nod in agreement, Zi Yue asked, "Xiao Feng, your actions and demeanor don't seem like those of a child from the mountains; you seem to have the air of someone from a wealthy family .
Am I mistaken, sister?"

Xiao Feng's eyes welled with tears, and she sobbed, "When I was little, I was indeed born into a wealthy family. Later, during the war, a group of defeated soldiers broke
into our home. I was only able to escape thanks to the protection of the old servant, Old Man Zhang. My parents..."

Zi Yue said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Xiao Feng, I've brought up your painful past."

Xiao Feng wiped her tears and said, "This spring, Old Man Zhang passed away, and I had to live alone. Later, I met another orphan who had also become an orphan during the war..." "
Qingqing , we've been taking care of each other until a few days ago. The weather got colder and colder, and we didn't have any warm clothes, so we had to go to the city.
We were bullied there, but luckily, Sister Xiaolan saved us."

Ziyue thought for a moment and said, "Qingqing, it seems you come from a farming family?"

Qingqing nodded and said, "My family used to be fishermen. That time, the officials came to collect taxes, and suddenly a fight broke out. My father was killed in the chaos, and
my mother was injured and passed away soon after. The fishermen scattered, and I had to leave the fishing village alone. Luckily, I met Brother Xiaofeng, otherwise
I wouldn't have survived." As Qingqing spoke, she tightened her grip on Xiaofeng's hand.

Ziyue sighed, "How pitiful, you're so young." Her eyes showed affection: "From now on, consider this place your home. Here,
you won't be bullied anymore."

Xiaofeng and Qingqing were deeply moved and bowed repeatedly in gratitude.

Zi Yue thought for a moment and asked, "Qingqing comes from a fishing family, so she probably hasn't been to school. Xiao Feng, did you study when you were little?"

Xiao Feng replied, "I was too young then, and I only knew a few characters."

Zi Yue said, "All the girls in the Yun family are studying. Qingqing and Xiao Feng, after you finish your work, you should also go and learn. It's always good to learn more. And
martial arts, in these chaotic times, you can learn them to protect yourself."

Xiao Feng and Qingqing exchanged a glance and jumped up with joy. They had always known that studying and practicing martial arts were the "privileges" of wealthy children, but they never thought they would have the opportunity themselves.
Yesterday and today felt like a lifetime ago.

Ziyue looked at Xiaofeng and said, "Xiaofeng, you probably don't know, taking you in was an exception. After Master and Madam passed away, only
Miss Master and Madam didn't have any relatives. After they passed away, besides Steward Liu and Chef Wang
from the kitchen, who had always served Master, Miss only had us maids who had no relatives outside. You're a boy, so it's really inconvenient for you to live here. But I
can see that you're a kind-hearted boy, so you must treat the girls around you well from now on. You must never bully them or make
them sad, understand?" "What?"

Xiao Feng cried out, "These older sisters are so kind to me, how could I bully them?"

Zi Yue looked at Xiao Feng, hesitated, and finally said, "Never mind, you're still young and don't understand many things yet. Read more books in the future, and you'll gradually grow up."

Xiao Feng quickly agreed, and Zi Yue smiled, "Alright, you can settle down here now. Xiao Lan, you take them back."

From then on, Xiao Feng and Qing Qing stayed at the Yun residence. During the day, after cleaning the courtyard with Qing Qing, they would go to study and practice martial arts with the girls of the Yun residence.
Xiao Feng got along very well with the girls, and the girls all liked this handsome and gentle little boy. To
the surprise of Zi Yue and the other older girls who were responsible for teaching, Xiao Feng and Qing Qing were both very intelligent. Although they started late, they learned everything very quickly and soon
caught up with the other girls.

Xiao Chan and Xiao Ying came to talk to the two almost every day, and Xiao Lan also came from time to time. The relationship between the group grew better and better, and Xiao Feng and Qing Qing regarded them as older sisters
, gradually feeling a sense of home. They gradually learned about the Yun family, but they had never met the young lady who had shown them such deep kindness.

In the blink of an eye, a year had passed... (VI) On this day, Xiao Feng and Qing Qing finished reading and were about to go back when Zi Yue said, "Xiao Chan and Xiao Ying, you two
go back with Qing Qing first. Xiao Feng, you stay here. I have something to tell you."

Xiao Feng and Qing Qing looked at each other, but before they could speak, Zi Yue smiled and said, "So close! You can't bear to leave each other for even a little while?"

The two smiled shyly. When Qing Qing left, she didn't forget to look back, which made Zi Yue laugh.

Seeing that everyone else had left, Ziyue said to Xiaofeng, "Alright, come with me."

Xiaofeng had no choice but to follow Ziyue. The two crossed bridges and pavilions, arriving at the gate of the inner courtyard. Just as Ziyue was about to enter, Xiaofeng called out, "Sister Ziyue, this is the inner
courtyard. Aren't outsiders, especially men, not allowed to enter?"

Ziyue laughed, "You're so young, are you even considered a man?" Seeing Xiaofeng's pouty expression, she could only say, "That's the general situation. Now, Miss wants to see
you and wants you to come in. What are you afraid of?"

Xiaofeng asked curiously, "Why does Miss want to see me?"

Ziyue smiled without answering and continued walking. Xiaofeng had no choice but to bite the bullet and step into the inner courtyard, which had always been mysterious to him.

Compared to the grand and magnificent outer courtyard, the inner courtyard was more delicate and quiet. Xiaofeng practically walked on tiptoe,
not .

Ziyue led Xiaofeng into a charming little house, saying, "Miss will be here soon. Please wait here. I'm leaving now." Before Xiaofeng could ask any questions, she closed
the door and left.

The little house was bright and clean, not luxurious, but every furnishing was thoughtful and tasteful. A small incense burner burned on the wall, a wisp of elegant sandalwood incense rising and
swirling.

Xiaofeng looked around, slowly walking to a portrait on the wall. One glance was enough to captivate the young Xiaofeng.
The woman in the painting was breathtakingly beautiful. Xiaofeng, upon seeing the beautiful Ziyue, felt she was as beautiful as the autumn moon in the deep night sky. However,
Xiaofeng . The stunning woman in the painting stood gracefully by the misty Qingliu Lake, her head slightly raised, gazing at the distant shore.
A melancholy lingered in her eyes, revealing a poignant and moving expression that saddened the viewer.

Such captivating charm could only belong to Chang'e in heaven, could it?

Xiao Feng was engrossed in the painting when suddenly someone emerged from the back hall. Turning around, Xiao Feng exclaimed in surprise, "The fairy from the painting has come out!"

The girl who emerged from the inner hall looked exactly like the person in the painting, but even though the painter was a master of painting, the vividness and temperament were still far from comparable to the real person.
While Xiao Feng was still in a daze, he heard the girl smile faintly: "Where is there any fairy? The woman in the painting is my mother. It's not surprising that they look somewhat alike."

Xiao Feng had already noticed that although their appearances were strikingly similar, their spirits were quite different. The woman in the painting was delicate and beautiful, with melancholy in her eyes, while the girl
opposite him was lively and confident, with a strong and wise light shining in her eyes.

Xiao Feng hurriedly bowed and said, "So it's you, Miss. I was so engrossed in the painting that I broke my manners. Please punish me."

The young lady came to Xiao Feng's side and helped him up. "Don't call me that. If I considered you a slave, I wouldn't have taken you in. The Yun family no longer accepts men as slaves.
I am a virtuous and kind person, and

I would never forgive a man who is so beautiful and charming!" The young lady had actually told him, a lowly servant in the manor, her name. Xiao Feng felt that the beautiful young lady before him was so kind and gentle, and
a faint fragrance of femininity filled his nostrils. A feeling of closeness arose spontaneously within him.

Yun Xiu... Shi Ye carefully observed Xiao Feng. The boy
before her had rosy lips and white teeth, and bright, lively eyes. Although he lived in the mountains, he was polite and spoke naturally. Recalling how Zi Yue had often mentioned Xiao Feng's intelligence, Shi Ye felt a surge of affection for him and gently asked, "Are you getting used to living here?"

Xiao Feng replied gratefully, "Feng'er and Qing Qing used to live in the wilderness. If it weren't for Miss taking us in, we probably wouldn't have survived the winter. How could we
not feel good? Moreover, Sisters Zi Yue and Xiao Lan have been very kind to Feng'er. Feng'er is truly grateful to Miss." He then bowed again.

Yun Xiu quickly helped him up, feigning annoyance, "You bow after just a few words. We don't need to say anything more."

Xiao Feng then sat down, blushing, and began to chat with Yun Xiu. Gradually, he lost his reserve, and his youthful nature was revealed. Although his years of life in the countryside had been tough, they had also
been of fun. Although Yun Xiu hadn't been confined to her home and had been a merchant for many years, she was quite knowledgeable. Xiao Feng's experiences were a completely unfamiliar world to her, and
she listened intently, her horizons broadened.

Before they knew it, it was quite dark. Ziyue lit a lamp, and only then did the two realize the passage of time. Yunxiu stood up and said to Xiaofeng, "It's very late today.
I still have many things to do, and your little sister Qingqing is probably waiting for you. Feng'er, go back now. Come visit me often in the future."

"But, aren't we not allowed to enter the inner palace?" Xiaofeng asked.

Ziyue was surprised by their way of addressing each other. Hearing Xiaofeng's question, she smiled and said, "The rules are set by Miss. If Miss allows you to come, then of course you can
come."

Yunxiu smiled and nodded, "Feng'er, you can come whenever you want. No need to announce your arrival. Sister Ziyue will tell the other sisters."

Xiaofeng then bid farewell to Yunxiu and Ziyue and returned to her small house.

*** *** *** ***

That evening, Yunxiu was handling accounts when she vaguely heard laughter outside. Looking up, she asked, "Ziyue, what's happening outside?"

Ziyue smiled and said, "Miss, it's snowing outside! Xiaofeng and her sisters are playing in the snow."

"Oh?" Yunxiu stood up. "Come on, let's go see." It hadn't snowed in Jiangnan for many years, no wonder Yunxiu was so excited.

Outside, snow was falling heavily. The courtyard in front of the house was brightly lit. Xiaofeng and several maids were building a snowman, and the young men and women were
jumping and shouting happily. Yunxiu stood under the eaves, looking at the vast snowscape outside, and exclaimed, "So beautiful! I haven't seen such heavy snow in so many years!"

At this moment, Xiaofeng found a plank, tied it with a long rope, and had Qingqing sit on it. He then pulled her along, and they started sledding. Qingqing's face flushed with excitement, and
when they went faster, she would occasionally let out a scream. The maids nearby clapped and cheered, all wanting to sit down.

Xiao Feng, however, remained seated on the wooden plank, grinning, and said, "Sit if you want, but whoever sits has to pull me along for a bit first." The women objected, saying, "You're
a boy! How can you let girls pull you?"

Xiao Feng chuckled, "You're all big kids! How can you let little kids pull you?"

The women were speechless. Actually, everyone here practiced martial arts, so pulling Xiao Feng was effortless; the noise was just for fun. Immediately, someone stepped forward:
"Alright, I'll pull you first."

Yunxiu watched them playing happily with envy and said to Ziyue, "Ziyue, you come too!"

Ziyue replied, "Miss, shall we join Feng'er and the others?"

Yunxiu worriedly asked, "Isn't it a bit inappropriate for me to go?"

Ziyue said, "What's wrong with that? Let's go!"

Just as Yunxiu hesitated, Xiaofeng came up to her: "Sister Yun, Sister Yue, you should come and play too."

Yunxiu sat on the wooden plank and traversed the snow. The snowy scenery of the mansion rushed past her eyes, breathtakingly beautiful. After a while, she realized that Xiaofeng had already pulled her through more than half a lap of
the vast mansion. She quickly called for a stop. Xiaofeng stopped and quietly looked at Yunxiu. Yunxiu asked with concern, "Why did you pull me so far?
Are you tired?"

Xiaofeng shook her head: "Sister Yun, you work hard day and night for the mansion. I can't help you with anything. Today, I'm
happier than anything else to help you relieve your fatigue."

There was no one around, the wind was howling, and Xiaofeng's clothes were fluttering, showing a certain spirit. Yunxiu gazed at Xiaofeng's resolute face, deeply moved, and said, "Come
here." Xiaofeng approached, puzzled. Yunxiu embraced Xiaofeng and whispered, "Thank you, Feng'er."

Xiaofeng felt Yunxiu's soft, warm embrace and was captivated...

(VII)

That day, Xiao Feng was taking a nap when she suddenly heard a series of loud bangs being pounded on the gate in the distance. A moment later, the mansion was filled with
the sounds of wailing and crying. Xiao Feng quickly grabbed Qing Qing and ran outside.

The gate of the Yun mansion was wide open, and the street outside was filled with soldiers in full armor. The gate had been forcefully smashed open and was twisted and deformed. Several maids who had arrived earlier
angrily shouted, "Are you soldiers of the government? How dare you destroy civilian homes like this?"

A mounted general stepped forward first, saying in a gloomy voice, "Where is your young lady? Let your young lady come out and speak!"

"How could our young lady just see men like you?" Zi Yue said as she walked out.

Zi Yue's beauty attracted the attention of the soldiers, who stared at her, thinking: If even the maids are this beautiful, must our young lady be like a fairy? "

Upon seeing the beautiful woman, the general's imposing manner diminished by three points, but he still remained domineering: 'How dare you! We are here on the King's orders to escort your young lady
into the palace.'

Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked, especially Xiao Feng, who suddenly felt a tearing pain in her heart. No matter how powerful the Yun family was, they could not oppose the King.

Zi Yue sneered: 'Arriving as a bride? Are those who are escorting brides so rude, not only bringing so many soldiers but also smashing down the gate?'

The general was speechless, and angrily retorted: 'Do you dare to disobey the King's orders?'

Zi Yue knew that this was ultimately futile, so she said: 'Young lady, you are of noble birth, and it is inconvenient for you to go out. Please come in. It is quiet inside the mansion, and you can bring fewer people.
No one will dare to harm you.'

The general smiled smugly, ignoring the angry glares from the people in the mansion, and led a few soldiers into the mansion."

In the hall, although they had heard of her beauty beforehand and already knew of Zi Yue's, Yun Xiu's stunning appearance still left the general and his soldiers utterly
bewildered, sweating profusely. They all thought, "Is there such a beauty in the world? To see her is to have lived a life well-lived."

Yun Xiu, with her dignified features, sat gracefully, her breath sweet as orchids, her voice like clear music in a secluded valley. She calmly asked, "General, what brings you here?"

The general, barely managing to regain his composure, had lost all his swagger and adopted a gentlemanly demeanor, saying, "This humble general is here on His Majesty's orders to escort Miss Yun Xiu into the palace."

Yun Xiu frowned and said, "His Majesty must be mistaken. How could a king of a nation marry a married woman?"

"A married woman?" This question shocked everyone present. Not only the soldiers, but even the people in the manor were bewildered. Although they had always seen their usually quick-witted
young lady remain calm and composed, believing she must have a way to repel the enemy, they hadn't expected such a reason. The young lady was clearly unmarried; wouldn't this lie be easily exposed? The general, obviously unwilling to believe it either, asked doubtfully,
"

Young lady, you haven't even had your wedding ceremony yet, how can you say you're married?"

Yunxiu nodded firmly, "Of course. The Yun family originally planned to hold a grand ceremony tomorrow, but unfortunately, the general arrived. Since we didn't intend to publicize it, it's
understandable that the general was unaware."

The general then asked, "Then may I ask, young lady, who is your husband?"

Without hesitation, Yunxiu pointed to Xiaofeng and said, "It's him, he's my beloved husband."

Although she knew that her sister Yun was making up a lie to repel the enemy, Xiaofeng was still overjoyed to hear Yunxiu's words, almost fainting, her vision blurred.

The general, looking at Xiaofeng, who was almost half a person's height, how could he believe it? He slammed his hand on the table, stood up, and roared, "How dare you! You dare to mock me! You deceive
the king ! Yunxiu, do you know your crime?"

Yunxiu remained calm and said, "This man is my fiancé, everyone in the household knows this, so how could I be deceiving the general?"

Ziyue, already sensing the situation, replied, "That's right. The young lady's family and the young master's family were close friends. The two families had already arranged the marriage before the young lady was even born.
However after the young lady was born, the young master's wife did not conceive for a long time. It wasn't until several years later that the young master was born. Although there was a slight age difference, they were still considered a good match, so the two families
did not change the agreement. Later, due to the war, they lost contact with the young master's family. Some time ago, they found the young master by chance." "Then she intended to perform the ceremony as agreed."

Zi Yue's words were eloquent and persuasive, demonstrating remarkable quick wit, which left the general no choice but to believe her. He glanced at Xiao Feng, smiled wickedly, and said, "Since
Miss is already this man's woman, this humble general must take his leave."

Just as everyone breathed a sigh of relief, the general added, "However, if Miss is still a virgin by tomorrow night, it means your son-in-law is incapable of being a husband,
and Miss can still marry the King. Furthermore, to ensure the smooth progress of Miss's marriage, this humble general will personally lead the soldiers to guard the door for Miss. Since Miss intends to keep a low profile,
then all guests are unnecessary; Miss doesn't need to invite anyone." With that, he laughed loudly and left.

Everyone's faces turned pale. Everyone knew that Xiao Feng was probably still several years away from puberty, so how could she possibly be capable of having relations with the young lady? "

Xiao Feng was even more resentful that she wasn't three or four years older, so that she could have been freed from Sister Yun's danger and found happiness herself."

Yun Xiu stared blankly at Xiao Feng's resentful expression, and sighed softly, "Alas! It's not your fault. Perhaps it's all fate. Mother is like this, and
so am I. Who can we blame?"

(VIII)

It was late at night, but Xiao Feng still couldn't fall asleep. Tears streamed down her face as she stared blankly at the night sky outside the window. Qing Qing, exhausted from comforting her, had already drifted off to sleep, emitting soft
snores. Xiao

Feng recalled the moments she shared with the young lady, those happy and warm days, and now, with her departure imminent, it was truly heartbreaking.

A red light appeared in the distance, gradually brightening, and upon closer inspection, it was flying towards them. Xiao Feng watched curiously; the sky was vast and
mysterious .

The red light grew larger and larger, soon resembling a giant fireball, hurtling into the house with lightning speed. Xiao Feng screamed in terror as the fireball suddenly pressed down,
merging into her body. Her eyes widened, bewildered. The scene before her had changed; everything around her had vanished, leaving her surrounded by
nothingness, her hands and feet dangling in the vast night sky, surrounded by endless stars. Just

as she was filled with shock and uncertainty, a deep, middle-aged voice reached her ears, asking kindly, "Would you like to help me?"

"Who are you?" Xiao Feng asked curiously.

"I am the memory of a person's past life in a world far away from here," the middle-aged voice said.

"Are you a ghost?" Xiao Feng was a little frightened.

The middle-aged voice said, "No, you can't say that. I'm a different concept from the ghosts of your world."

Hearing that it wasn't a ghost, Xiao Feng felt a little relieved and asked, "Then what do you want me to do for you?"

"Would you like to merge with me?" the voice pleaded.

Xiao Feng was shocked: "Ghost possession?" He immediately thought of that.

The voice quickly said, "No, no, if I merge with you, you'll still be you, just with an added memory. At the same time, I can improve your constitution."
"It will make you more adapted to this universe."

Xiao Feng still couldn't believe it and asked, "What good will that do you?"

The voice said slowly, "I can't remember how many billions of years it's been. My energy is about to run out. I've been drifting in the universe for so long, but I still
couldn't find a suitable vessel. Only here did I find the creature most similar to us, but we're still not exactly the same. You should be the closest
one to us here. If I don't seize this opportunity, I might disappear before I find a more suitable partner on another planet."

Xiao Feng was completely confused, only understanding the last word: "disappear." He guessed it meant that if they didn't merge with him, they would disappear. He also felt a little sorry for him.

Seeing that Xiao Feng was somewhat tempted, the voice quickly offered benefits: "Merge with me, and you can do many things you wanted to do but couldn't before. You can
try now. Is there anyone you'd like to see?"

Naturally, Xiao Feng thought of Qingqing. Then, the sleeping Qingqing appeared before him. He was startled. This was Qingqing? How could she appear
according to his will? Xiao Feng strained her eyes to see clearly, and Qingqing's clothes gradually disappeared, from the outside in, until her snow-white and
delicate . Xiao Feng's face flushed. She was older than when she first entered the Yun family mansion, and with the guidance of her sisters, she had begun to understand the difference between men and women. Although they still
slept together, they no longer bathed together, and Xiao Feng hadn't seen Qingqing's body for a long time. However, despite her shame, her eyes still couldn't help but look down. She
could even see through the skin and see the blood flowing in the veins, the heart beating. Gradually, Qingqing's body grew larger and larger. Xiao Feng watched as
each of Qingqing's cells divided, moved, worked busily, and then died. Various nutrients were transported and utilized, and bone accumulated between the epiphyses, gradually lengthening. "So
this is how long a person grows," Xiao Feng thought. "But it's too slow. I wish I could see faster." As she thought this, the cells in Qingqing's body suddenly accelerated.
The red blood cells in her blood vessels circulated rapidly like a torrent, and Qingqing's body lengthened at a speed that Xiao Feng could perceive. Her chest gradually swelled, her areolas widened, and soft, long hairs grew
under her armpits and on her lower abdomen. Her once flat mons pubis became fuller, and her hips gradually widened… Xiao Feng suddenly realized that
Qing Qing had grown up so fast; hadn't she suddenly become an adult? While he was still a child. He quickly closed his eyes.

The voice said, “It's alright. What you're seeing is an accelerated version of reality, not real. It's just something that will happen in the future.”

“Then can I foresee future events?” Xiao Feng asked.

“That's right,” the voice said proudly. “From ancient times to the present, from the endless distance to the smallest details, everything can be brought into your view.” And this is only
one of the abilities you can obtain.

Xiao Feng mischievously thought, " Let's see what Qingqing will look like when she's old, and then I'll laugh at her when she wakes up.

" So he looked around. Qingqing's growth accelerated again, and after reaching the shape of a young girl, her appearance stopped changing, but her internal organs continued to function. However, no matter
how much Xiao Feng looked, he couldn't see Qingqing looking old.

Completely puzzled, just as he was about to seek an answer, he saw a drop of white liquid detach from his body below his abdomen and enter
Qingqing 's mouth. The liquid flowed around, passing over every cell, and some cells that had shown signs of aging regained their vitality.

The voice said, "That's right, just as you see, this is why this girl hasn't aged."

"What was that thing that came out of my body?" Xiao Feng asked.

"That's your semen."

"What's semen?" Xiao Feng was taken aback.

The voice paused, almost fainting from anger, and disappeared prematurely. It could only say, "You'll know later. This thing is formed by you absorbing the essence of heaven and earth. It will
enter this girl's body with your actions, benefiting her as well."

The voice said at the end, "These abilities will be available to you once you merge with me. Are you willing? I have traveled all over your world. It can be said that
everything in this world has been incorporated into my memory. If you merge with me, you will understand everything at once."

Xiao Feng thought of Yun Xiu's situation. Perhaps it could help Sister Yun get out of her predicament. Why not take the risk and try?

So he finally nodded and agreed .

(Nine)

In the morning, Xiao Feng walked out of his room full of energy. He felt that his internal energy was many times stronger than before. The whole world in front of him was no longer unfamiliar or
unknown . He knew how it worked and how it changed. After doing that, the voice told him that because of biological differences,
there would still be a process to fully obtain the abilities, but he had already been reborn.

(Ah! It's almost 11 o'clock. Let's skip the wedding preparations and the general's ugly face for now, otherwise I won't be able to post anything tonight. Let's get straight to
the main event!)

Under the red candlelight, Yunxiu's pretty face was exceptionally beautiful. Xiaofeng sat close to Yunxiu on the couch, his heart filled with mixed emotions of joy and sorrow. Although he had undergone a huge
change yesterday, his body hadn't suddenly become an adult. Tomorrow, his sister Yun would be taken to the palace and leave him forever. 555…

Yunxiu turned her face and looked at Xiaofeng with boundless tenderness: "Feng'er, I just want to tell you that my marriage to you tonight isn't just to overcome a difficult situation. I
truly just a pity I'm a bit older than you. You're so good to me. If it weren't for the age gap, even without all these things, I would still marry you."

Xiaofeng nodded, hugging Yunxiu with deep sorrow. Yunxiu had actually decided to commit suicide after tonight, preferring death to following in her mother's footsteps. Her mind was made up,
and she felt relieved. Looking at Xiaofeng, she said, "Since we're married today…" "Sister wants to tell you some things about the family. My original surname was Fan, but my parents had to change it repeatedly to
escape their enemies. You are my husband, and the Yun family mansion and its properties in various places are yours. However, you are still young and don't know how to manage them.
After I enter the palace, Sister Ziyue can help you take care of them; you must trust her."

Xiao Feng burst into tears again, crying, "Sister Yun, can't Xiao Feng really help you?"

Yun Xiu shook her head, "Alas! Xiao Feng, if only you were older!" Thinking for a moment, she suddenly thought, why not give it a try?

So she gently loosened her robes, revealing her infinitely graceful and alluring body, and gently lay back on the couch, looking at Xiao Feng with affection, saying, "Feng'er, do you think I'm beautiful?" Xiao Feng

looked at Yun Xiu's snow-white naked body, dazzled, and nodded repeatedly, "Sister, you are so beautiful!"

Yun Xiu was overjoyed; Xiao Feng had begun to appreciate a woman's beautiful body, so there seemed to be hope. With boundless anticipation, she said, "Feng'er, would you like to take off your clothes and let your sister see them
?"

Little Feng replied shyly, "Feng'er's body isn't as beautiful as yours, sister. It's ugly, and I wouldn't dare let you see it."

Yunxiu said gently, "How could Feng'er's body be ugly? Husbands and wives should be able to see each other's bodies."

"Really?" Xiao Feng understood and took off his clothes as well. Yun Xiu eagerly looked down at Xiao Feng's crotch, but upon seeing it, she felt as if a bucket of cold water had
been poured over her head. Although Xiao Feng admired his own body, it was merely his natural appreciation of beauty, without any romantic intent. His penis was still limp.

Xiao Feng saw Yun Xiu's once burning gaze suddenly become empty and exclaimed in fright, "Sister Yun, what's wrong? Is it because my body is too ugly that you're
angry?"

Yun Xiu gently pinched his penis and sighed, "If you were older, this penis would become erect, and then I could be yours."

Xiao Feng asked eagerly, "How can it become erect?"

Yun Xiu blushed and said, "Nothing special. If you were an adult, you would naturally become erect when you saw my body."

Xiao Feng nodded, his mind suddenly opening up with knowledge about matters between men and women, and he immediately understood everything. However, although he understood, his body had not yet reached
that point. He could only sigh helplessly.

Suddenly, Xiao Feng had an idea and said with a grin, "Straighten it? What's so difficult about that? Sister, just watch."

Yun Xiu looked at Xiao Feng in confusion, only to see him close his eyes slightly and actually assume a breathing posture. Sure enough, his penis gradually hardened and thickened, eventually becoming
as large as a small steel rod, though not as impressive as an adult's. At this point, no one in the world understood human anatomy better than Xiao Feng. He channeled his qi to make the blood flow downwards, into
the corpora cavernosa, naturally achieving the same effect.

Yun Xiu was both amused and exasperated to see Xiao Feng using qigong for intercourse, but thinking about it, it was indeed a good idea. Once she gave her body to Xiao Feng,
she didn't care about the method. She hadn't expected Xiao Feng to have such high skill. She quickly got into position and said, "Feng'er, come quickly, sister can finally be yours."
[The End]

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