The Leisurely Life of a Peasant Woman in the Tang Dynasty

The wind in the canyon was howling, blowing Tang Youyou's clothes, making a rustling sound.

She stared into the bottomless abyss, wondering how to cross it.

At this moment, the crisp sound of horse hooves came from afar, breaking the silence of the valley.

Two horses galloped over and stopped steadily beside Tang Youyou.

A man and a woman came down immediately. The man was wearing a black robe, with a handsome face and extraordinary bearing. It was Mr. Mo.

The woman was dressed in a simple and elegant dress and had graceful manners. It was Mrs. Lin.

A mysterious aura came towards him, making Tang Youyou feel a sense of inexplicable pressure.

"Miss Tang," Mr. Mo spoke first, his voice low and magnetic, "We meet again."

Tang Youyou nodded slightly, his eyes scanning back and forth between the two of them, trying to guess their intentions.

"Ms. Tang, we came here this time to ask you to help us complete a task." Mr. Mo went straight to the point, his tone full of unquestionable firmness.

"What mission?" Tang Youyou looked directly at Mr. Mo with sharp eyes.

"It's not convenient to reveal the specifics of the mission right now," Mr. Mo said, feigning mystery. "But I can guarantee that there will be a generous reward upon completion."

Tang Youyou pondered for a moment, quickly weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

There is a canyon blocking the road in front, and Shopkeeper Hua is chasing them from behind. Now two mysterious figures appear with unknown missions.

This may seem like a crisis, but it may also be a way out.

She took a deep breath, her eyes showing a determined light, "I'm willing to give it a try."

Mr. Mo's lips curled up slightly, revealing a hint of appreciation, "Miss Tang is indeed straightforward." He pulled out an exquisitely carved jade pendant from his bosom and handed it to Tang Youyou, "This is a token of trust. Take it and go to Zuixianlou in the west of the city in three days. Someone will tell you the next arrangements."

Tang Youyou took the jade pendant, which was warm and delicate to the touch.

The jade pendant is carved with a phoenix spreading its wings as if about to fly, which looks lifelike.

She carefully put the jade pendant away and was about to ask for more details when she suddenly heard a harsh voice...

"Hey, isn't this Tang Youyou? Why are you acting so arrogant here?"

The shrill voice came from Shopkeeper Hua, who appeared out of nowhere with Niu Xiaoer, a sarcastic smile on his face.

"Hey, isn't this Tang Youyou? What's going on? Why are you acting so arrogant here? What secret mission are you taking? Aren't you afraid of getting yourself into trouble?"

Niu Xiaoer stood aside and echoed in a muffled voice, "That's right, you don't even consider your own weight to dare to take such a task. Aren't you afraid of being stuffed to death?"

Tang Youyou frowned slightly. She subconsciously looked at Mr. Mo, thinking that he would scold Shopkeeper Hua like ordinary people, or simply drive them away.

However, Mr. Mo just watched all this calmly, his eyes deep, as if testing how Tang Youyou would respond.

Mrs. Lin also maintained an elegant posture, with a faint smile on her lips, watching the changes.

This was beyond Tang Youyou's expectations, and her heart sank slightly. It seemed that this mission was even more complicated than she had imagined.

Seeing that Mr. Mo didn't react, Shopkeeper Hua grew bolder. He stepped forward and said sarcastically, "Mr. Mo, don't be fooled by this woman. She's just a country woman. What kind of skills can she have? I think you should let me handle this task. I guarantee I'll get it done perfectly!"

Niu Xiaoer also shouted: "That's right, our shopkeeper is a well-known figure in this area. You are absolutely right to give the task to him!"

Mr. Mo still didn't say anything, but his eyes lightly swept over Shopkeeper Hua and Niu Xiaoer, and then fell back on Tang Youyou.

Tang Youyou took a deep breath, suppressed the displeasure in her heart, and a faint smile appeared on her face.

"Shopkeeper Hua, you haven't even taken care of your own affairs, and you still have the mind to meddle in my affairs? If you are really capable, why don't you run your shop well first, otherwise it will close down one day without you knowing." Her tone was gentle, but every word was sharp, making Shopkeeper Hua's face turn red and white.

Seeing this, Niu Xiaoer rolled up his sleeves and was about to step forward, but was stopped by Hua Zhanggui. He glared at Tang Youyou fiercely and said through gritted teeth, "You..."

Tang Youyou raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and a cold light flashed in his eyes, "Me what? Shopkeeper Hua, I advise you, if you do too much evil, you will eventually perish..."

"Those who do evil will eventually perish. Shopkeeper Hua, you should keep this sentence for yourself." Tang Youyou said in a cold tone with a hint of warning.

Shopkeeper Hua's face turned pale, his chest heaving violently, and it was obvious that Tang Youyou's words had touched a sore spot.

His business has indeed been slow recently, and several incidents have occurred in the shop one after another, making him extremely anxious.

Niu Xiaoer whispered, "Boss, let's go. There's no need to bother with this woman."

Shopkeeper Hua glared at Niu Xiaoer fiercely, then gave Tang Youyou a vicious look. In the end, he turned away, leaving behind a sentence: "We'll see!"

Niu Xiaoer hurriedly followed, and before leaving, he turned back and glared at Tang Youyou, his eyes looking as if he wanted to eat her alive.

After the two of them walked away, Mr. Mo slowly spoke: "Mrs. Tang, your reaction is beyond my expectation." His tone was unpredictable, with no emotion in his voice.

Madam Lin covered her mouth with her hands and chuckled softly, praisingly saying, "Madam Tang is truly a woman who is as capable as any man. This kind of demeanor is not something that ordinary women can possess."

Tang Youyou smiled modestly: "It's just some clever tricks, sorry to both of you." But in her heart she was secretly wondering who were the backgrounds of Mr. Mo and Madam Lin, and what exactly was this mission?

Mr. Mo took out a small jade pendant from his sleeve and handed it to Tang Youyou.

"This thing is called 'Guide'. Just hold it and you will find what you are looking for."

Tang Youyou took the jade pendant. It was warm and delicate to the touch. It was carved with complex patterns and exuded a mysterious aura.

"Remember, time is running out, you must act quickly." Mr. Mo spoke in a low voice, with a hint of unquestionable majesty.

"The thing is deep in Luoxia Valley. Remember, don't tell anyone about this." Madam Lin added with a hint of warning in her tone.

Tang Youyou clenched the jade pendant and nodded solemnly: "I understand."

Luoxia Valley is full of dangers, so she must be careful.

Tang Youyou turned around and prepared to leave, but found that not far away, Shopkeeper Hua and Niu Xiaoer were hiding behind a big tree stealthily, secretly observing this side... A sneer appeared at the corner of her mouth. It seemed that this trip to Luoxia Valley was destined not to be peaceful.

"Let's go." Tang Youyou whispered to the air.

A gentle breeze blew by, and the leaves rustled, as if responding to her words.

Tang Youyou walked lightly, seemingly nonchalantly, but in fact, she was keeping her eyes and ears open.

She calmly grasped the jade pendant, feeling the warm touch from it, her mind churning with thoughts.

The terrain of Luoxia Valley is complex and easy to hide. The tracking of Hua Zhanggui and Niu Xiaoer is both a threat and a temptation to her.

"Boss, this woman really went to Luoxia Valley. Could it be that she really has some treasure?" Niu Xiaoer lowered his voice with a hint of greed in his tone.

Shopkeeper Hua smiled sinisterly: "I don't know whether the baby is okay or not, but I know there's definitely something wrong with this woman. Follow her closely and don't let her get away."

The two of them followed Tang Youyou stealthily, keeping a distance that was neither too far nor too close.

In Luoxia Valley, ancient trees are towering, blocking out the sun, and a thin layer of mist hangs over the bottom of the valley, adding a touch of mystery.

Tang Youyou deliberately slowed down her pace, seemingly admiring the surrounding scenery, but in fact she was observing the movements behind her.

She could feel the presence of Hua Zhanggui and Niu Xiaoer, but she didn't point it out. She was waiting for the right opportunity.

"This valley is so dark and creepy." Niu Xiaoer rubbed his arms and muttered softly.

"Stop talking nonsense and follow me!" Shopkeeper Hua scolded, with greed glittering in his eyes.

Tang Youyou walked to a fork in the road and stopped.

She looked at the jade pendant in her hand, then looked up at the two completely different roads, and made a decision in her heart.

She chose the mountain road on the left, which seemed more rugged and difficult.

"Boss, she went to the left, but that road is not easy to walk on!" Niu Xiaoer looked at the path that meandered upwards and was almost covered with thorns, and couldn't help but retreat.

Shopkeeper Hua narrowed his eyes, "What are you afraid of? Fortune and wealth are achieved through risk! Follow me!"

Tang Youyou climbed up the mountain road. There were jagged rocks under her feet, and she took every step very carefully.

She looked back from time to time to make sure that Shopkeeper Hua and Waiter Niu were still following behind.

After walking for about half an hour, Tang Youyou suddenly stopped. She stared at an inconspicuous weed in front of her with a deep gaze, "Interesting..."