The Leisurely Life of a Peasant Woman in the Tang Dynasty

The path winds downwards, with towering cliffs on both sides. Gusts of cold wind blow, and the fallen leaves make a rustling sound.

Tang Youyou felt as if countless pairs of eyes were staring at her, and her hair stood on end.

She quickened her pace, her heart pounding so hard it almost jumped out of her throat.

Behind him came the heavy breathing of Hua the Shopkeeper and Niu Xiaoer's complaints: "Shopkeeper, this is a damn place, let's go back!"

"Shut up!" Shopkeeper Hua growled, "We're almost catching up with that little girl. By then, the treasure..."

Tang Youyou sneered. Treasure? She wanted to see what these two people were capable of!

She deliberately slowed down her pace and pretended not to hear the movement behind her.

Just when Shopkeeper Hua and Niu Xiaoer thought they were about to succeed and pounced on her from behind, Tang Youyou turned around suddenly and threw Niu Xiaoer to the ground with an over-the-shoulder throw.

"Ouch!" Niu Xiaoer screamed and rolled on the ground, covering his butt.

Shopkeeper Hua was startled by this sudden change and almost dropped the dagger in his hand.

He looked at Tang Youyou, a hint of fear flashing in his eyes.

This woman was much more powerful than he had imagined.

Tang You You clapped his hands and sneered, "Just the two of you, you think you can take advantage of me?"

Shopkeeper Hua said sternly but weakly, "You...don't be so proud! I..."

"What do you mean?" Tang Youyou interrupted him, "Get out of here if you know what's best for you! Otherwise..." She didn't continue, but the chill in her eyes made Shopkeeper Hua shudder.

He glanced at Niu Xiaoer who was wailing on the ground, then looked at Tang Youyou, and finally chose to retreat.

"Let's go!" He grabbed Niu Xiaoer and ran away without looking back.

Tang Youyou looked at the two people's backs as they fled in a panic, a sneer appearing on the corner of his mouth.

She continued walking along the path, and soon she saw a stone door. Carved with intricate patterns, it looked like a mechanism.

Tang Youyou carefully observed the pattern on the stone door, and had a vague premonition in her heart that behind this door was what she was looking for.

She stretched out her hand, trying to crack the mechanism on the stone door... "Click--" there was a slight sound, and the stone door did not move at all.

Tang Youyou frowned, and gently stroked the intricate patterns on the stone door with her fingers, trying to find the pattern.

The cold wind blew and she couldn't help but shiver, but she still refused to give up.

Seeing this, Hua Zhanggui and Niu Xiaoer, who were hiding in the dark and observing, couldn't help but snicker.

"Boss, look at how silly she is, she probably won't be able to open it in her lifetime!" Niu Xiaoer's tone was full of sarcasm.

Shopkeeper Hua touched his chin, his eyes gleaming with greed.

"This mechanism isn't something an ordinary person can solve. No matter how clever this little girl is, she's still a country woman after all." He paused, then smiled sinisterly, "Wait until she's exhausted, then we can go out and maybe even get some good stuff."

Constable Li hid in another place, looking at Tang Youyou's back, his heart filled with worry.

He knew how powerful this mechanism was. Even he couldn't solve it, let alone Tang Youyou?

He clenched his fists, ready to rush out to help at any time.

At this time, the sound of horse hooves came from afar, and two horses came galloping over, sitting on the horses were a man of extraordinary demeanor and an elegant woman.

The man was Mr. Mo and the woman was Mrs. Lin.

"It seems we are late." Madam Lin looked at Tang Youyou's back and said softly.

Mr. Mo smiled slightly and said, "It's not too late. The fun has just begun." There was a hint of mystery in his tone, making it difficult to understand.

When Niu Xiaoer saw Mr. Mo and Mrs. Lin, he immediately put on a flattering smile and greeted them with a nod and a bow.

"Mr. Mo, Mrs. Lin, why are you two here? In this desolate place..."

Mr. Mo glanced at him with a cold look in his eyes, and said nothing. Niu Xiaoer was immediately frightened into silence, not daring to say anything more.

Mrs. Lin smiled gracefully, "Let's come and see the excitement." She looked at Tang Youyou, a barely perceptible interest flashing in her eyes.

Tang Youyou was completely unaware of everything around her, all her attention was focused on the stone gate.

Suddenly, her fingers stopped at an inconspicuous groove, and her heart moved.

She took a deep breath and pressed her fingers hard... "Click——"

With a light "click", the heavy stone door slowly opened, and an ancient breath rushed in. Tang Youyou's heart was shocked, and she stepped into the stone chamber.

The stone chamber is not big. In the center is an ancient stone platform, on which lies a gem emitting a soft light.

The pearl is crystal white with a faint flowing colorful halo, and it is obvious at first glance that it is not an ordinary object.

Tang Youyou's gaze was so captivated by the orb that she almost forgot to breathe.

Seeing this, Hua Zhanggui and Niu Xiaoer, who were hiding in the dark, could no longer suppress their greed and rushed into the stone chamber regardless of everything.

"Haha! There really is a treasure!" Niu Xiaoer shouted in a rough voice and reached out to grab the pearl.

"Wait!" Shopkeeper Hua stopped Niu Xiaoer and said, "This thing looks unusual, be careful, it might be a trap!" Although he was greedy, he was much more cautious than Niu Xiaoer.

Seeing this, Constable Li became even more worried. He was about to rush forward but was stopped by Mr. Mo.

"Mr. Mo, what are you doing..." Constable Li looked at Mr. Mo in confusion.

Mr. Mo shook his head, his eyes deep, "Wait a little longer." He seemed to know clearly what was going to happen next.

Madam Lin gently waved her feather fan, covered her lips and chuckled, "How interesting." There was a hint of amusement in her eyes as she looked at Tang Youyou.

Tang Youyou stood in front of the stone platform, looking at the precious pearl so close to her, but her heart was unusually calm.

She knew that this orb was not easy to obtain and that greater challenges lay ahead.

Shopkeeper Hua and Niu Xiaoer were watching covetously, while Mr. Mo and Mrs. Lin were watching coldly from the side. She felt as if she was caught in a huge net, unable to move.

Shopkeeper Hua walked slowly around the stone platform, carefully observing the surrounding environment.

He is experienced and knows that the more peaceful a place seems, the more hidden mysteries it may have.

"There seems to be no mechanism around this orb..." He muttered to himself, with a hint of doubt in his eyes.

"Boss, stop dawdling! Get the treasure quickly!" Niu Xiaoer urged impatiently.

Shopkeeper Hua glared at him and said, "What do you know? This thing..."

Before he could finish his words, a loud rumbling sound suddenly came from the top of the stone chamber, and a huge stone slab slowly fell down... "Run!"

"Run!" Shopkeeper Hua roared and rushed towards the entrance of the stone chamber.

Niu Xiaoer followed closely behind, but because he was clumsy, his arm was scratched by the falling rocks and he cried out in pain.

Tang Youyou didn't move. She looked up at the fallen stone slab, a barely perceptible smile on the corner of her mouth.

Just when the stone slab was about to hit her head, she dodged and nimbly hid behind the stone platform.

"Boom!" With a loud bang, the stone slab hit the ground heavily, sending rubble flying. When the dust settled, the entrance to the stone chamber was completely sealed.

"What's going on?!" Niu Xiaoer shouted in panic, "We're trapped!"

Shopkeeper Hua's face turned pale as he realized he had been tricked. He glared at Tang Youyou fiercely, "It's you! It's you who did this!"

Tang Youyou walked out from behind the stone platform, dusted herself off, and looked calm. "Shopkeeper Hua, you should take care of yourself."

"You..." Shopkeeper Hua was furious, but helpless. He turned to look at Niu Xiaoer, "Quick, find another exit!"

Niu Xiaoer searched the stone chamber frantically but found nothing.

Tang Youyou looked at their embarrassed appearance and laughed inwardly. She had arranged the mechanism of this stone chamber long ago. She walked to the stone platform and reached out to touch the orb.

The moment her fingers touched the orb, runes suddenly lit up on the walls of the stone chamber, and the soft light illuminated the entire stone chamber.

The orb also emitted a dazzling light, as if responding to Tang Youyou's touch.

"What is this?!" Shopkeeper Hua exclaimed.

Tang Youyou ignored him. She closed her eyes and felt the energy coming from the orb. A warm current flowed into her body, making her feel extremely comfortable.

Seeing this, Shopkeeper Hua could no longer suppress his greed. He pounced on Tang Youyou and said, "Give me the pearl!"

Tang Youyou opened her eyes, her gaze icy cold. She waved her hand lightly, and an invisible force sent Shopkeeper Hua flying, sending him crashing to the ground.

"You..." Shopkeeper Hua struggled to get up, but found that he could not move.

Tang Youyou walked towards him step by step, with a hint of warning in her eyes.

"Shopkeeper Hua, I told you to take care of yourself." She squatted down, leaned close to Shopkeeper Hua's ear, and whispered, "Now, it's my turn." She stretched out her hand...