The Leisurely Life of a Peasant Woman in the Tang Dynasty

The inconspicuous weed had slender leaves with serrated edges, swaying slightly in the mountain breeze.

Tang Youyou squatted down and carefully observed the soil and stones around it, frowning.

"Three lives and three leaves, connected by a thread..." She murmured to herself, and Mr. Mo's words echoed in her mind.

What secrets are hidden in these few simple words?

"Shopkeeper, she's acting weird, could she be possessed by an evil spirit?" Niu Xiaoer hid behind Shopkeeper Hua, his voice trembling.

Shopkeeper Hua snorted disdainfully, "Playing tricks! I think she's at her wit's end! Niu Xiaoer, go, bring her here for me!"

Niu Xiaoer mustered up his courage and was about to step forward when he saw Tang Youyou suddenly stand up and point at several flowers of different colors on the other side of the mountain wall and said, "Don't move! If you destroy these flowers and plants, the entire valley may collapse!"

Shopkeeper Hua was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter, "Stop being so mysterious! What kind of treasure could there be in this wilderness? I think you are trying to buy time!" He kicked a stone at his feet, which happened to hit a small blue flower, and the flower withered instantly.

At this moment, a loud shout came from the valley: "Stop!"

Constable Li appeared from the other side of the mountain road with several yamen runners. He quickly walked over to Tang Youyou and asked with concern, "Madam Tang, are you okay?"

"Constable Li arrived just in time!" Tang Youyou pointed at Shopkeeper Hua and Niu Xiaoer, "These two are trying to destroy the rare herbs in the valley!"

Shopkeeper Hua's face changed, and he said calmly, "Constable Li, don't listen to her nonsense. We are just passing by..."

"Just passing by?" Constable Li sneered, "I saw you kick and destroy that blue heart grass with my own eyes! It's a medicinal herb used by the imperial court, and you dared to destroy it so carelessly!"

Hua was speechless and glared at Niu Xiaoer, who shrank back in fear and dared not utter a word.

"Madam Tang, Mr. Mo and Mrs. Lin have already entered the valley," Constable Li said in a low voice, "They told me to ensure your safety."

Tang Youyou nodded, his eyes falling on the weed again.

Three lives and three leaves... a thread connecting them... Could it be... She suddenly looked up and looked into the depths of the valley, a gleam of light flashing in her eyes.

"Constable Li," Tang Youyou said, "Let's go."

Tang Youyou followed Constable Li into the depths of the valley, but she felt like there was a jumping rabbit in her heart.

Three lives and three leaves, tied by a thread... These words kept turning over and over in her mind, but she could never grasp the key.

She felt like she was wandering in a maze, taking every step carefully but not knowing where to go.

As time passed, she became more and more anxious.

"Mrs. Tang, Mr. Mo and Mrs. Lin are just ahead." Constable Li's voice interrupted her thoughts.

Tang Youyou looked up and saw two elegantly dressed figures standing under an ancient tree, waiting for them.

Mr. Mo smiled, but there was a subtle inquiry in his eyes: "Madam Tang, did you gain anything?"

Tang Youyou shook her head, a hint of frustration in her tone: "Sir, I only know that this mission is related to 'Three Lives, Three Leaves, Connected by a Thread', but I don't know the specific meaning."

Madam Lin sighed softly and glanced at Tang Youyou worriedly: "This task is indeed a bit difficult, Madam Tang, there is no need to be too anxious." Her voice was gentle, but it only made Tang Youyou look weak and helpless.

"Hmph, just pretending!" Shopkeeper Hua's voice came from behind, "I think she doesn't even know where to start!" He followed closely behind them with Niu Xiaoer, his face full of sneer.

Niu Xiaoer also echoed: "That's right! She's just putting on an act! I think she's just trying to stall for time!"

Tang Youyou ignored their provocation and stared at the plants around him.

Suddenly, she noticed a thin scratch on the leaf of a clover, which almost merged with the vein.

She had an idea and reached out to gently move the leaves aside, and found that there was a tiny bump hidden under the scratch.

"Found it!" Tang Youyou was delighted. She carefully pressed the bulge and heard a light "click" sound...

Shopkeeper Hua and Niu Xiaoer were watching in amazement, they had no idea what was going on.

Shopkeeper Hua pointed at Tang Youyou's back angrily and shouted, "You...what did you do?!"

After a "click" sound, a stone door slowly cracked open behind the dense vines, revealing a dark entrance.

This sudden change stunned everyone present.

Tang Youyou stared at the secret door, feeling both excited and nervous.

Above the secret door, there was a combination lock.

Shopkeeper Hua came to his senses, his eyes rolled around, and a look of greed flashed across his face.

"I said this woman was playing tricks! There really is something strange going on!" He rubbed his hands and couldn't wait to rush forward.

Niu Xiaoer was also eager to try, with a fierce look on his face.

"Madam Tang, it seems you have found the entrance." Mr. Mo still maintained a gentle smile, but his eyes were sharper, as if he wanted to see through Tang Youyou.

Madam Lin gently held Tang Youyou's hand and said softly, "Be careful."

Tang Youyou's thoughts were racing.

Three lives and three leaves, connected by a thread... connected by a thread... Suddenly, she remembered Mr. Mo's seemingly casual words before: "This valley has been a thread of sky since ancient times, and it is extremely dangerous." A thread of sky!

Is it...

She took a deep breath and quickly entered the three words "Yitiantian" on the combination lock.

With a "click" sound, the secret door slowly opened and a cold breath rushed towards me.

"Haha, it's true! I'll go in first!" Seeing this, Shopkeeper Hua pushed Niu Xiaoer away and couldn't wait to rush into the secret door.

"Wait!" Tang Youyou quickly blocked the doorway, her eyes icy, "I opened the door, so naturally I'll go in first." She glanced coldly at Shopkeeper Hua and Niu Xiaoer, her tone firm, "As for you, just wait outside."

Shopkeeper Hua was intimidated by Tang Youyou's aura and didn't dare to step forward for a moment.

Niu Xiaoer was so frightened that he shrank behind Hua Zhanggui, only daring to stick his head out to look around.

The darkness inside the secret door was like a giant beast, quietly opening its bloody mouth, waiting for its prey to arrive.

Tang Youyou stepped into the darkness without hesitation, leaving behind only a resolute back... "We..." Shopkeeper Hua looked at the dark cave entrance and swallowed.

It was pitch black inside the secret door, and you couldn't see your hand in front of you.

Tang Youyou stepped in cautiously. The stone door behind her slowly closed after she entered, making a dull "boom" sound, completely blocking out the light from outside.

In the darkness, she could only grope forward by touch, and the cold and rough stone walls conveyed a chill.

Outside, Shopkeeper Hua was stamping his feet anxiously.

"What should I do? She got there first!" Niu Xiaoer swallowed hard, looking fearfully at the dark entrance. "Boss, is there... is there a monster in here?"

Shopkeeper Hua slapped Niu Xiaoer on the back of the head, "Monster? Is it valuable? If it is, catch it and sell it!" Greed overcame fear, and he gritted his teeth, "Go in! Fortune and wealth are sought in danger! If she gets the upper hand, we'll get nothing!"

Niu Xiaoer was so frightened that his face turned pale, but he didn't dare to disobey the order of Shopkeeper Hua, so he had to bite the bullet and follow in.

The stone door closed with a loud bang again, swallowing up the last ray of light.

Mr. Mo and Mrs. Lin stood aside, watching all this quietly.

"It seems that the good show has just begun." Mr. Mo raised a meaningful smile.

Mrs. Lin nodded gently, her eyes deep, "I hope she will be safe."

Inside the stone gate, Tang Youyou groped forward cautiously.

The air was filled with a damp and musty smell, and the sound of gravel scraping against the ground could be heard from time to time underfoot.

Suddenly, she heard a slight "rustling" sound, as if something was approaching... She held her breath and listened carefully. The sound became clearer and closer... "Who?" Tang Youyou shouted in a low voice.

She was answered with a creepy growl.

At the same time, Shopkeeper Hua and Niu Xiaoer also heard the sound. Niu Xiaoer screamed in fear, "Ghost!" Shopkeeper Hua's face also changed drastically, and he grabbed Niu Xiaoer's arm tremblingly, "Don't... don't scream..."

"Boss... I'm scared..." Niu Xiaoer's voice was filled with tears.

Suddenly, something cold touched the back of Shopkeeper Hua's hand...