The Second World in Ancient Times

Si Qing is making steady progress on the road to enlightenment. With her intelligence beginning to show, she is now embarking on a happy time full of little fun events.

In this picturesque ancient world, Si Qing's innocent words add countless joys and warmth to life.

As she grew older, Si Qing's intense curiosity grew stronger and stronger, and she was filled with a desire to explore everything around her. Every corner of the mansion became her wonderland, and those seemingly ordinary things were full of mystery in her eyes.

One day, Si Qing was happily playing in the garden when she spotted a colorful butterfly. Her eyes lit up with excitement, and she immediately ran after it, shouting, "Butterfly, butterfly, don't run!" The butterfly fluttered lightly, as if playing hide-and-seek with Si Qing.

Si Qing chased the butterfly, breathless and flushed, but she refused to give up. Finally, the butterfly landed on a delicate flower. Cautiously, Si Qing approached, reaching out her tiny hand to catch it. Just as her fingers were about to touch the butterfly, it flew away again. Si Qing watched the butterfly's retreat in disappointment, muttering, "Butterflies are so naughty! They won't even let me catch them." The flowers in the garden were also Si Qing's favorite. She would squat beside them, like a little explorer, carefully observing the shape and color of each blossom.

Sometimes, she would pick a flower and put it in her hair, then ask the servant beside her with a smile, "Am I beautiful?" The servant smiled and gently replied, "You are the most beautiful, like a flower fairy." Si Qing's face broke into a bright smile, and her eyes curved into crescents. "Why is this flower so beautiful?" Si Qing asked the servant, tilting her head.

The servant smiled and replied, "My lady, these flowers are masterpieces of nature. Each flower has its own unique color and shape, just like you, one of a kind."

"Then can I wear flowers every day?" Si Qing asked again.

"Miss, although flowers are beautiful, you can't wear them every day. Some flowers are very delicate and will spoil if worn for a long time. Moreover, different occasions have different etiquette." The servant explained patiently.

"Etiquette? What is etiquette?" Si Qing opened his eyes wide with curiosity.

The servant thought for a moment and said, "Etiquette refers to the rules we must follow in life. For example, we should be polite when meeting elders, follow etiquette when eating, and dress appropriately. Just like this flower, if it is a formal occasion, you may not wear it casually on your head."

Si Qing nodded as if she understood, and then asked, "Then when can I wear flowers?" The servant smiled and said, "Miss, you can wear flowers in some relaxing and happy occasions, such as when you are playing with your friends, or when you are taking a walk in the garden. This will make you more beautiful and lovely." Si Qing smiled happily and began to look for beautiful flowers in the bushes again.

Besides the garden, Si Qing also particularly enjoyed playing in the study room at the mansion. The study room was filled with books and paintings, exuding a faint scent of ink. Although Si Qing didn't recognize the characters, she was filled with curiosity about books.

She would pick up a book and flip through it randomly, mumbling to herself. Once, she picked up a copy of the Book of Songs, pointed at the words on it, and asked curiously, "What is this?"

The old man next to him smiled and replied, "This is the Book of Songs. It contains many beautiful poems." Si Qing nodded, not quite understanding, and then asked, "What is poetry?" The old man patiently explained, "Poetry is the expression of people's emotions and thoughts in beautiful language."

After hearing this, Si Qing blinked her eyes and said innocently, "Then can I write poetry too?"

The old man smiled and said, "Of course you can write when you grow up."

At the mansion, Si Qing often played with her brothers and sisters. They would play games like hide-and-seek, kicking shuttlecock, and flying kites. During these games, Si Qing was always full of energy, and her laughter echoed throughout the mansion.

Once, they were playing hide-and-seek. Si Qing hid in a large box, waiting for her brothers and sisters to find her. But after waiting for a long time, no one could find her. Si Qing got bored in the box and fell asleep. The brothers and sisters searched for her for a long time but couldn't find her, and they began to worry.

They searched everywhere and finally found Si Qing sleeping in the box. When Si Qing woke up, she saw her brothers and sisters looking anxious and laughed out loud: "How could you be so stupid that you couldn't find me?"

The older brothers and sisters shook their heads helplessly and said with a smile: "You little rascal, don't hide so hard to find next time." Si Qing's innocent words often made the adults laugh.

One day, the family was having dinner together. Si Qing looked at the delicious food on the table and suddenly asked, "Dad, why do we have to eat every day?"

The father smiled and replied, "Because eating gives us strength to do things."

Si Qing asked again, "Then why can't we eat candy? Candy is delicious too."

The mother said gently, "You can't eat candy as a meal. Eating too much will give you a toothache."

After hearing this, Si Qing frowned and said, "Then I will eat less candy and more rice in the future, so that I won't have toothache." Everyone laughed after hearing what Si Qing said.

Another time, Si Qing saw her mother embroidering. She curiously leaned over and watched the needle and thread in her mother's hand moving across the cloth.

She asked, "Mother, why are you embroidering?"

The mother replied, "Embroidery can make the cloth more beautiful."

Si Qing thought for a moment and said, "Can I embroider, too?"

Mother smiled and said, "When you grow up, you can embroider."

Si Qing asked again: "When will I grow up?"

The mother stroked Si Qing's head gently and said, "When you are as tall as your brothers and sisters, you will have grown up."

Si Qing looked at his brothers and sisters and said enviously, "I really want to grow up quickly."

During his time in the palace, Si Qing also made some friends. Together they played in the streets outside the palace and explored this ancient city.

One day, they saw a vendor selling candied haws. Si Qing and his friends were attracted by the red candied haws. Si Qing ran over and asked, "Uncle, what is this?"

The vendor smiled and replied, "This is candied haws. It's very sweet and delicious."

Si Qing looked at the candied haws and his mouth was watering with greed.

She asked the vendor, "Can I buy one?"

The vendor said, "Sure, one penny each."

Si Qing had no money, so he could only look at the candied haws in disappointment.

At this time, a friend took out a penny, bought a candied haws, and handed it to Si Qing. Si Qing happily took the candied haws and took a bite. The sweet taste made her smile happily. There were also many interesting interactions between Si Qing and the servants.

Once, Si Qing saw a servant sweeping the courtyard. She ran over and asked, "What are you doing?"

The servant replied respectfully, "Miss, I am sweeping the courtyard to make it clean and tidy."

Si Qing looked at the broom curiously and said, "This thing is interesting. I want to try it too."

The servant said quickly, "Miss, this won't do. Cleaning the courtyard is our job, and you can't be bothered by it."

Si Qing insisted, "I just want to try it."

The servant had no choice but to hand the broom to Si Qing and looked at her carefully. Si Qing took the broom, swept it a few times, and then said with a smile: "Haha, I can clean the yard too."

"Is there any etiquette for cleaning the courtyard?" Si Qing suddenly asked.

The servant laughed at the question and said, "Miss, there's no special etiquette for cleaning the courtyard. However, we must be responsible and conscientious in everything we do. It's also a principle of life."

Another time, Si Qing saw a servant watering flowers, and she ran over and asked, "Why are you watering the flowers?"

The servant replied, "Flowers need water to grow beautifully."

Si Qing thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll water the flowers too."

The servant quickly stopped her and said, "Miss, please don't get your clothes wet. Let me do the watering."

Si Qing pouted and said, "I just want to help."

The servant had no choice but to give Si Qing a small kettle and ask her to water the flowers gently. "Is there etiquette for watering flowers?"

Si Qing asked as she watered the flowers. The servant smiled and said, "Miss, be careful when watering the flowers. Don't water them too much or too little. Also, be kind to the flowers and don't hurt them. This can be considered a small form of etiquette."

As time went by, Si Qing's stories became more and more interesting. She would jump in puddles in her rain boots on rainy days, getting covered in mud. She would look at the stars in the sky at night and imagine that she could fly into the sky. When she saw small animals, she would run over to say hello to them, as if they could understand her words.

Once, Si Qing saw a kitten basking in the sun in the yard. She ran over, gently stroked its head, and said, "Kitten, you're so cute." The kitten seemed to sense Si Qing's kindness and closed its eyes comfortably. Si Qing smiled happily and then played with the kitten in the yard.

Another time, Si Qing found a snail in the garden. She watched it crawling slowly with curiosity, and then asked, "Snail, snail, where are you going?" The snail didn't answer her, but Si Qing imagined the snail's answer and had an interesting conversation with it.

Si Qing's innocent words and little funny stories brought endless joy to the whole family.

Everyone likes this innocent and lovely little girl. Her existence makes this ancient family full of vitality and vigor.

In this warm and loving environment, Si Qing is growing up happily. Her every smile and every word illuminates everyone's heart like sunshine.

She doesn't know what challenges are waiting for her in the future, but at this moment, she is just enjoying the good times of her childhood. However, Si Qing's growth path is not smooth.

In this ancient world, women had a relatively low status and were often subject to various restrictions. Although Si Qing was still young, she had already begun to feel this inequality.

Once, she saw that her brothers could go to school to study, but she could only study with an old teacher at home.

Puzzled, she asked her mother, "Why can my brothers go to school, but I can't?"

The mother said helplessly: "Because girls can't go to school, this is the rule."

Si Qing was filled with dissatisfaction after hearing this. She didn't understand why girls couldn't go to school. She felt that she could also learn knowledge like her brothers.

Since then, Siqing has studied even harder. She hopes to prove through her own efforts that girls can be excellent. She listens attentively and asks questions during the teacher's lectures. She also reads books after class to constantly enrich herself.

Siqing's efforts paid off. Her intelligence and diligence earned the old man's praise, and her family took notice. Her father began to wonder if Siqing should receive more education, giving her the opportunity to develop her talents.

Throughout this journey, Si Qing encountered some challenges. Some knowledge was difficult for her to understand, requiring her to spend more time learning. Sometimes, she felt tired and frustrated, but she never gave up. She knew that only by persevering could she achieve her dream. Besides studying, Si Qing also actively participated in various family activities.

She would celebrate holidays with her family and perform for everyone. Her clear, melodious singing and graceful dancing captivated everyone with joy. Once, at a family banquet, Si Qing performed a poetry recitation. Her childish voice, reciting beautiful verses, drew applause from the audience.

The father looked at Si Qing with pride in his eyes. He realized that his daughter had extraordinary talent and potential and should be given more opportunities to develop.

As time goes by, Si Qing grows faster and faster. She has more and more interesting stories, and her innocent words make everyone feel her innocence and loveliness.

In this ancient world, Si Qing writes his own wonderful life in his own way. On a sunny day, Si Qing and his friends go out to play in the countryside. They run and play on the grass, enjoying the beauty of nature.

Si Qing saw a little rabbit hopping in the grass. She excitedly ran over, trying to catch it. But the little rabbit was very agile and always slipped away just when she was about to catch it. Si Qing refused to give up and kept chasing the little rabbit. Finally, the little rabbit ran into a hole. Si Qing lay at the hole's entrance, watching the little rabbit disappear, feeling a sense of loss.

Just then, a friend said, "Si Qing, don't be sad. Let's go to the stream over there and catch some fish." Si Qing immediately perked up. They reached the stream, took off their shoes, and stepped into the water. The water was cool and refreshing. Si Qing and her friends caught small fish in the water, their laughter echoing throughout the valley.

After catching fish, they sat on rocks by the stream, basking in the sun. Si Qing looked at the blue sky and white clouds, her heart filled with emotion. She felt that the world was truly beautiful, with so many fun places and so many good friends. She hoped she could remain this happy forever.

However, Si Qing also knows that life is not always full of happiness.

Sometimes, she would argue with her friends over trivial matters; sometimes, she would feel distressed by academic difficulties. However, she never gave up and always faced these problems positively. She believed that as long as she worked hard, she would be able to overcome difficulties and find solutions to her problems.

In this ancient world brimming with challenges and opportunities, Si Qing, with her courage and wisdom, constantly explored uncharted territory. Her little anecdotes and innocent words have become cherished memories of her journey. She knows the road ahead is long, but she is filled with confidence and anticipation. She believes she can become an outstanding person and contribute to her family and society. As Si Qing grows, her influence gradually expands. Her intelligence and kindness earn her increasing respect and love within the family. Her friends, emulating her example, strive to learn and strive for a positive outlook.

Throughout this process, Si Qing began to contemplate her own future. She knew she couldn't live under the protection of her family forever; she needed to have her own goals and aspirations. She hoped to be like her father, a responsible and accountable person. She also hoped to be like her mother, gentle, kind, and caring. To achieve her goals, Si Qing studied even harder. She not only learned knowledge but also the principles of life. She knew that only with noble character and outstanding talents could one gain a foothold in this world.

Si Qing encountered her share of setbacks during her studies. Sometimes, she felt frustrated because her efforts weren't rewarded; sometimes, she felt wronged because others didn't understand her. However, she never gave up and always held on to her beliefs. She believed that as long as she persevered and worked hard, she would achieve her dreams.

In this ancient world filled with hope and challenges, Si Qing brings countless joy and warmth to life with her own anecdotes and innocent words. Her journey of growth continues, and her future is filled with limitless possibilities. She believes that as long as she maintains a pure heart and bravely faces all the difficulties and challenges in life, she will surely create a brilliant life of her own.