Half in the river wind, half in the clouds

Her name is Lin Jinran, an ordinary girl in the 21st century. In her short life, she never stepped on dog shit or won the lottery. She lived a peaceful life! But because she lacked common sense, she took cefuroxime and drank beer and lost her life.

When 24-year-old Lin Jinran woke up, she was 9-year-old Jiang Feng. The independent and confident girl of the new era became an unwelcome girl in the feudal society.

This feudal society turned out to be the Tang Dynasty! The previous emperor was the only female emperor in history - Wu Zetian! During her reign, the social status of women was unprecedentedly improved. Since her son Li Xian inherited the throne, Empress Wei and Princess Anle also began to be active on the political stage, and the status of women did not decline but rose. Since the written records, the Tang Dynasty is the most friendly dynasty to women. However, as the saying goes, everything will turn around when it reaches its extreme, and everything will decline when it reaches its peak. Starting from the Song Dynasty, the status of women plummeted and once again became completely dependent on men. That is another story.

The father of this yellow-haired girl was called Jiang Jingxiu. His name was a standard name for a scholar-official, but he was not talented and ambitious. He was not a good candidate for an official position. He was nearly 40 years old and only became a ninth-rank official in Liangzhou. Jiang had been in officialdom for half his life, but he had made no achievements and was frustrated. He turned to poetry, wine and beautiful concubines.

A ninth-rank official could support a large family and live comfortably. Jiang Feng saw that his father's annual salary, allowance, official land and servants amounted to about 40 taels of silver.

Uh, annual salary 30...

Civil servants have been the envied "golden rice bowl" since ancient times.

In addition to Jiang's father, the supreme ruler of the Jiang family's inner house is Jiang Feng's grandmother, Old Lady Jiang. Old Lady Jiang was widowed at a young age, and raised two daughters and a son with great difficulty. She is shrewd and strong.

Jiang's mother was a second wife, from the famous Wang family of Taiyuan, and was a distant cousin of the original wife. After the original wife died, she married Jiang's father as a concubine for unknown reasons. She was ten years younger than Jiang's father, and had a gentle appearance. Standing together with Jiang's father in his forties, they looked more like father and daughter. The Jiang family had three daughters and two sons, and only Jiang Feng was Wang's biological child. The other four children were left by the original wife. She managed the household affairs, educated the stepchildren, served her husband, and went out to socialize. Apart from the strictness of her mother-in-law, her life was quite comfortable.

Father Jiang only had one concubine, who looked about 18 or 19 years old. She was originally the maid of Old Lady Jiang. Although she was very pretty, she did not use her beauty to commit crimes. She served the mistress obediently and without breaking the rules.

The eldest son Jiang Zuo is a top student who passed the examination for a scholar at the age of 12; the second son Jiang You likes swords and guns; the eldest daughter Jiang Lan, who has passed the age of , has set a wedding date in the spring, but stays indoors every day, embroidering her dowry with a shy face; the second daughter Jiang Fei is only in her teens, and looks very much like the "three good students" when Jiang Feng was in elementary school, good at needlework, good at studying, and good-looking. The third daughter is Jiang Feng himself, and probably because the soul crossing is too mysterious, he has been suffering from major and minor illnesses.

Mrs. Jiang caught a cold last winter and almost died. Although she has recovered now, she is still very weak and afraid of cold. The room is full of spring as silver charcoal is burning, but she is still wearing a half-worn cotton-padded jacket with dark floral patterns.

Jiang Fei danced with long sleeves, making the old lady smile happily. Jiang Lan sat on one side and pounded her legs. Jiang's mother would join in the fun from time to time. The atmosphere was peaceful and warm. Beyond the peace, Jiang Feng was wandering in his mind like a silly goose.

Mrs. Jiang's eyes turned and fell on Jiang Feng. Her expression immediately turned cold. She said in a deep voice, "The fifth girl is about to reach the age of marriage. Now she is so stupid and naughty. She is really in a mess!"

People sit at home, the pot comes from heaven!

Jiang Feng had long been immune to this kind of greeting process: first, Jiang's mother brought Lan and Fei to make the old lady happy, and then they happily chatted about family matters and neighborhood gossip, and finally they had to find a reason to make Jiang Feng lose face.

At the beginning, Jiang Feng tried to argue a bit, but later he found that the more he argued, the more serious the crime, the heavier the punishment.

If adults really want to find faults in children, it is easy.

I wonder what the reason for this scolding is? Jiang Feng prepared himself mentally in an instant, quickly stood up from the stool, and tried his best to act obedient and respectful, accepting the coming storm.

Sure enough, seeing that Jiang Feng was ready, Mrs. Jiang went all out: "You have never been a worry-free person. I always manage you, and I am afraid that your mother will blame me for being partial. At the same time, your two sisters also try to stop you, and you are so bold and reckless that you are unruly!"

Could it be the Yuan Ying incident? After being beaten with a stick, kneeling in the ancestral hall, and reflecting on one's mistakes behind closed doors, why can't one just let it go?

Hearing her say this, Jiang's mother, Lan and Fei all stood up to listen to her teachings, and the maids and servants who were serving her also stood up in silence.

Old Lady Jiang then continued, "You have been clinging to the rich and powerful, and have caused your father to be imprisoned. He was frightened and is still sick in bed. But you, instead of caring for him, are still crazy with that brat Gao Hui! Men and women should be separated, and you are so shameless. Do you still have the dignity of a girl? If this gets out, wouldn't our Jiang family's reputation be ruined by you!"

The charge today is a bit serious. According to the "Biographies of Virtuous Women", not observing women's virtues should lead to drowning!

Jiang Feng was also in a dilemma, because Grandma Jiang wanted to marry her most beloved granddaughter Jiang Fei to the young talent Gao Hui, so she kept a close watch on Jiang Feng.

Jiang's mother kept silent. Jiang Feng never counted on her, and she was already a good mother if she didn't add insult to injury.

The people of Liangzhou are simple and honest, advocating nature, and it is common for boys and girls to play together. Last year, Dou Ding buried Jiang Feng in the snow while playing, causing her to fall seriously ill. In order to vent his anger on Jiang Feng, Gao Hui hung Dou Ding on a tree in the back mountain and froze him for half the night!

From then on, Old Lady Jiang regarded Jiang Feng as a thorn in her side.

Although Aunt Gao and Gao Hui later explained that it was just a joke between two boys and had nothing to do with Jiang Feng, Jiang Feng learned his lesson and never went to any social activities with boys. He would even avoid Gao Hui or Dou Ding.

She stood upright, but the sun was shining at an angle.

"Grandma, my eldest sister's wedding is coming soon, and Gao Hui came to our house to help, and I met him in the garden. He got the best Hui ink, which has the fragrance of calamus. He also knew that my second sister loved writing, so he wanted to give it to her. But unfortunately, my sister went out with grandmother two days ago, and he couldn't find her, so he asked me to pass the Hui ink to my second sister. Apart from this, my granddaughter has never been with Gao Hui again." Jiang Feng was glad that he had foresight. He gave the Hui ink that was originally intended for Jiang Zuo to Jiang Fei last night, otherwise this hurdle would be really difficult to pass.

When she met Gao Hui, Aunt Cui, who was beside Old Lady Jiang, happened to pass by. As expected, she was gossiping behind her back.

Old Mrs. Jiang's expression brightened slightly, it turned out that she came for Jiang Fei!

Jiang Feng said aggrievedly, "Grandma, if you don't believe me, you can ask Aunt Cui. She was there at the time. Let her tell me what happened. Since last year, I have always kept in mind what Grandma taught me and never dared to go beyond the limit."

Aunt Cui was slightly embarrassed, Jiang Fei smiled warmly and was in a good mood. She also helped Jiang Feng out at this moment: "Sister, you are too honest. How could Grandmother not believe you? And you even want to drag others to testify? Besides, the Hui ink you brought is really good."

When Old Mrs. Jiang heard Jiang Fei say this, she completely believed Jiang Feng's words. The grudge in her heart was gone, and her expression became a little kinder.

Seeing this, Jiang Feng continued to fight back. She said solemnly, "Sister, I asked Aunt Cui to testify, not just for me. First, we have been neighbors with the Gao family for decades. It is said that distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors. We are usually very close. If such rumors spread from our family, how will the Gao family think of us? How will our two families get along? If Aunt Gao distances herself from our family for the sake of Gao Hui's reputation and to avoid suspicion, it would seem like she has offended someone, right? Second..."

Jiang Feng pretended to be about to cry and wiped his eyes with a handkerchief, but he was too embarrassed to wipe away the tears: "Secondly, I have always been naughty and dare not say things like cherishing my reputation. But... things like the separation of men and women should be made clear! I am even more afraid that if I make a mistake, my two sisters will be implicated. My father once told me a story about a woman whose arm was touched by someone, and all the sisters in the family could not get married. Later, the woman cut off her arm, and the sisters in the family were sought after by high-ranking officials and nobles. I think it is the same as what happened today."

"Others spread rumors just to create chaos in the world! Grandmother, you have to protect the three of us. This concerns the reputation of our Jiang family, how could it be spread to you without any evidence? Look, she is your granddaughter, mother's daughter, and our sister! If you don't kill this servant for slandering the master's prestige, and the news gets out, not only will Afeng lose face, but Afei and I will also have a hard time," Jiang Lan added, pointing directly at Grandma Cui.

When Mrs. Jiang heard this, she was shocked. She thought that if she acted cautiously, it would not be worth it if her other two precious granddaughters were implicated.

The look she gave to Madam Cui was already unfriendly.

Jiang Feng knew that he had passed another hurdle.

"I am the rat that everyone wants to kill, while Lan and Fei are the jade pieces that are held in the palm of their hands!"

This damn time travel!

Jiang Feng's life under the control of his biased grandmother and biological mother is gradually getting better.

Thinking back to the past, she had also been trying to please others blindly. In order to make an exquisite headband for Old Lady Jiang, she pricked her finger, but was complained that the stitches were rough and rubbed her scalp. After several improvements, she finally got a headband with exquisite embroidery and fine quality, but Old Lady Jiang scolded her for wasting it.

Her cultivation was not strong enough at that time, and she made a few excuses. Before Old Lady Jiang could do anything, Jiang's mother, who came rushing over, slapped her in the face!

At that moment, the room suddenly became quiet. Old Mrs. Jiang awkwardly retracted her arrogant fingers and leaned back.

The teenage Jiang Feng touched his burning face and suddenly understood his situation. He held back his tears, knelt straight, and sincerely admitted his fault: "Ah Feng knows I was wrong. Please don't be angry, grandma and mother, and be careful not to hurt your granddaughter."

That whistling slap made Jiang Feng completely lose his natural dependence on his mother.

Lin Jinran, who had been smooth sailing in her previous life, experienced the despair of being isolated and helpless for the first time in the young body of the unlucky Jiang Feng. It was also from that time that she finally found a way to get along with Mrs. Jiang and Jiang's mother after countless attempts and rebounds.

It is not advisable to go against them. We are weak and alone! We have no courage! We have no ability! And we have no capital!

It is also not advisable to flatter and please others! When facing someone who hates you deep down, the more you flatter them, the more they will hate you.

She learned to make herself "invisible", not in the physical sense, but a very high-end performance art.

First, unless necessary, try to avoid meeting the two women in power, especially Mrs. Jiang. As the saying goes, out of sight, out of mind. Although distance does not create beauty, it can at least reduce conflicts.

Second, when you inevitably meet someone, you must remain respectful and humble. Try to speak as little as possible, but you cannot not speak at all. Not speaking means not fitting in, and not fitting in can be interpreted as disrespectful.

Third, you must behave with fear and trepidation towards sudden reprimands, and accept them with a sincere attitude, humbly, and take them all in!

Fourth, she should have a certain prediction of what will happen and formulate a response plan. For example, after the "private meeting with Gao Hui in the garden" incident, she first predicted that Aunt Cui would complain and Old Lady Jiang would ask for punishment. Therefore, she gave Jiang Fei Hui ink as soon as she came back, saying that it was a gift from Gao Hui, and prepared a righteous speech.

In ancient times, Dou E had to kneel down to Jiang Feng to make a living.

In such a cramped and oppressive atmosphere, Jiang Feng could only find her own entertainment. In a limited space and with scarce material resources, she gave full play to her subjective initiative and enriched her "childhood" life. Skipping rubber bands was one of them. In ancient times when there was no rubber, it was extremely difficult to make a rubber band. Later, Gao Hui somehow got one.

The rubber band stretched from the ankle to the knee and then to the top of the head. One day, Gao Hui's words "I don't believe it" aroused Jiang Feng's damn desire to win. After a "big move", the rope broke and the man fell. Jiang Feng fell headfirst and hit his forehead. The broken rubber band hit the boy's face, leaving a scar.

Then the rubber band was put away. Gao Hui had to be punished by his uncle. Uncle Gao disciplined his son as if he were on the battlefield. Gao Hui covered his butt and rubbed in front of Jiang Feng. He looked at the head wrapped like a mummy and said, "Think of a safe idea, and I'll do it for you."

A few days later, a goshawk was sent over! Could it be that this guy is less dangerous than a rubber band! ? The goshawk flapped its wings, and when Nanny Sun changed Jiang Feng's bandage, her hands trembled, and Jiang Feng grimaced in pain. In the end, Jiang Lan found Gao Hui and took the goshawk away.

In the end, the "martial arts" only retained conservative items such as throwing sandbags, kicking shuttlecocks and hopscotch, and Jiang Feng began to study "literary games". Lan and Fei were far less interested in fighting landlords than in the comics of "Frozen". After all, she was a graduate student at a well-known art school. As someone who taught high school students art, it was no problem for her to deal with two ancient primary and secondary school-level furry children.

Jiang Feng combines work with entertainment, and fully utilizes her professional advantages in needlework, a must-have for girls in ancient times. Even her mother, who is always rude to her, likes the pair of Hello Kitty pillows.

These bizarre ideas have not been without doubts. At this time, Jiang Feng would tilt his head and explain seriously: "This is not my idea. The ancient book in Daddy's study said that there is a kind of Hello Kitty in Japan that looks like this!"

I wasn't lying at all, it was just a Japanese cat! But Jiang Zuo, who spent all day in the study and had a photographic memory, didn't remember having this book, and even doubted his own extraordinary memory.

The author has something to say: Many readers have sent private messages to feedback that there are too many characters in the first few chapters, which affects the reading experience.

Leyu is very sorry and will improve it in the future.

Here I will briefly review the characters in the first three chapters.

1. Jiang Feng is the heroine, who died from drinking and getting shot by the first shot. She is a time-travelling woman whose name was Lin Jinran before she traveled through time.

2. Family relationship: Grandmother Jiang Laotai, father and mother. Eldest sister Jiang Lan, second sister Jiang Fei, eldest brother Jiang Zuo, second brother Jiang You.

3. Social relations:

Gao Hui is the son of a military commander. He is a young talent. Old Lady Jiang wants to marry Jiang Fei to him. He has a relationship with the heroine.

4. Other sorting:

Yuan Ying was a female official of Wu Zetian. After the palace coup, she fled to Liangzhou with the imperial seal and became friends with Jiang Feng. Before falling into trouble, she gave the imperial seal to Jiang Feng.

Dou Huairang, a villain, succeeded Yuan Ying's father as governor. Dou Ding, Dou Huairang's son.

The Five Dragon Kings and others can now be understood as background characters and there is no need to over-interpret them for the time being.

When I looked at the backend data, I found that many people abandoned the book in the first five chapters, but the rate of following the book kept increasing. After the tenth chapter, the rate of following the book reached more than 90%.

May this world of Jiang Feng give you strength and tranquility.