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After leaving the courtyard, Lu Zhenzhen complained to me, "Do you understand how I feel about marrying someone I don't love for a lifetime?"
I understand.
But I also don't quite understand.
In my previous life, I had read many time-travel novels. Many female protagonists in ancient times married due to Parental Orders and Matchmaker's Words. After marriage, they treated their husbands with respect and lived harmoniously together. Although it wasn't as affectionate as modern couples, they still enjoyed a happy life.
Why did it change when it came to Lu Zhenzhen?
I said, "I don't understand what love is or what it means to be bound. I think Parental Orders and Matchmaker's Words are great."
Lu Zhenzhen sighed, "You don't understand; you won't understand."
She sighed again, "Talking to you about this is really pointless."
"How could you, an Ancient Person, understand the thoughts of someone like me, a Modern Person?"
I lowered my head and remained silent.
I had traveled through time before her. Moreover, I had already died once. In this life, I just wanted to live steadily and safely. To me, concepts like free love were meaningless. I only wanted to leave this Deep Courtyard as soon as possible and redeem myself to become a free person.
I was sold into the manor by my parents for five taels of silver. The original owner was Old Lady's maid who was kicked out of the courtyard for accidentally breaking a vase. At that time, the original owner was young, small and thin, with a clear voice that made her seem clever. The Steward arranged for her to work in the outer courtyard as a Sweeping Maid, earning a monthly salary of 300 Silver. The original owner was very capable and also took on some Embroidering work on the side, earning quite a bit.
However, all the money the original owner earned was taken by her parents and brothers, leaving her with nothing. The original owner felt that since her parents raised her, she should repay them. Therefore, she was willing to give them her money. But I am unwilling. I am me, and the original owner is the original owner. I was sold by them; why should I give them money? So, starting from half a month ago, I stopped giving them money. As for my Monthly Salary, I have not handed it over; I kept it for myself, planning to buy my freedom.
I calculated that my Monthly Salary combined with the earnings from Embroidered Handkerchiefs would be enough. I figured that I could embroider ten handkerchiefs a day, and each handkerchief earns three coins. By the end of the month, I could earn quite a bit of silver. If this continues, in a few months, I will be able to buy my freedom. Just thinking about it makes me feel delighted.
Just as I was daydreaming about the future, a voice broke my fantasy. "Little sister!" I turned around to see that it was the original owner's brother, Wei Chen. Wei Chen rubbed his hands and walked up to me with a grin, saying, "Little sister, where's the money for this month?"
I replied expressionlessly, "What money?" Wei Chen was taken aback: "What do you mean what money? Of course, it's your wages for this month."
I calmly said, "I have no money." The smile on Wei Chen's face vanished, replaced by anger: "Little sister, how can you have no money?"
"Quickly give me the money; I have things to do," he insisted. I looked at him and asked, "Why should I give you money?"
Wei Chen said, "Because I am your brother. Our parents sold you into the household because of me. If it weren't for me, would you be able to live such a good life?"
"You not only don't appreciate me, but you also dare not to give me money. Do you believe I will beat you to death?"
My Parents treat me like a cash cow and told my brother, "Your sister can earn money, so spend it freely. The more she earns, the more we can spend."
My brother is very lazy; he doesn't want to work. He relies on the money I give to the family to go out drinking and gambling.
My Parents don't care about him. They think as long as my brother is happy, that's enough.
At my current income level, I need three years to buy my freedom. However, if I work a bit harder, maybe two years will be enough.
I serve Lu Zhenzhen during the day and do needlework at night. In half a month, I've saved up a tael of silver. At this rate, in another two months, I will be able to buy my freedom.
I turned around and went back into the household, too lazy to deal with him.
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