Translator: Dj2203
Editor: Dj2203
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“Doctor, is Madam alright? Why hasn’t she woken up yet?”
“According to the examination results, apart from some superficial injuries, the only serious problem is a soft tissue contusion on her left leg. Everything else is fine, and she should wake up soon.”
“Oh, I see. Doctor, if she wakes up, can we go home? Is it okay if we don’t have to stay in the hospital?”
“Well… if you insist on taking her home to recover, that’s fine, but be careful not to bump her leg and let her rest for a while.”
“Okay, okay, thank you, doctor.”
Tang Tang pricked up her ears, secretly listening to the conversation between the two people beside her, but her eyes remained closed, and she even deliberately kept her breathing even, so that no one could tell that she was actually awake.
When the two people finished talking, a sound of footsteps faded away, and the man who had been speaking seemed to have left, leaving only the woman who had been speaking earlier in the room.
“Sigh, she never stops. Marrying a woman like this is pure bad luck. Such a handsome man, what was he thinking?” After saying this, the woman seemed to remember something, exclaimed “Ah!” and hurriedly ran out, plunging the room into silence.
Only after confirming that no one else was around did Tang Tang dare to slowly open her eyes. What she saw was a blinding white expanse, with a square, unidentifiable object fixed to the ceiling.
Tang Tang breathed a sigh of relief, her gaze slowly shifting to the other objects in the room. The more she looked, the stronger her unease became, and her heart pounded in her chest.
Why was this place so strange? She had never seen so many things before, and the clothes of the people walking past the door were odd. The men’s hair was cut very short, and the women’s hair was loose— everything about it seemed bizarre.
Where was she?
She was clearly dead. Her elder sister pushed her into the water, and so many people saw it but no one came to save her. Even her wet nurse, the only one who cared for her, was driven out of the manor. No one would ever come to save her again. Life was meaningless to her, so she simply gave up struggling and let the water completely engulf her, hoping to see her mother in the underworld and experience the feeling of being loved by a mother. So, shouldn’t she be in the underworld? Why was she here?
Was this the underworld? No, no, no, it couldn’t be. Even if she didn’t know what the underworld was like, she was certain this wasn’t it, because she was certain this was a living world, and the people she saw were alive. It wasn’t the underworld at all.
Tang Tang became increasingly confused. She pinched her arm hard, the pain almost making her cry out. This meant she wasn’t dreaming; everything was real.
Unable to understand what was happening, Tang Tang subconsciously looked down at herself, only to be startled again by what she saw.
This person was too thin, unbelievably thin. Their wrists were so thin they looked like they would snap with a twist, and their hands were like chicken claws, with no flesh at all, the bones protruding as if they would pierce the skin at any moment. Even more terrifying was that, due to their extreme thinness, the veins on their skin were everywhere, making them look particularly frightening, completely different from her original appearance.
Tang Tang was certain that this was not her; this body was not hers. She was in someone else’s body!
This thought made Tang Tang’s heart pound. An unbelievable but undeniable fact was laid bare before her: she seemed to have been resurrected, just like in those novels!
Tang Tang quickly pinched herself hard a few more times, the pain bringing tears to her eyes, but it didn’t change anything. She was indeed resurrected.
Tang Tang’s heart pounded even harder. Not knowing what to do, she could only close her eyes again, touching her heart, forcing herself to accept this fact.
Before, she had nothing much to do, and her greatest hobby was reading storybooks, especially those about demons and monsters. There were stories about reincarnation, where the protagonist was unjustly killed and reborn in another person’s body to seek revenge. She had read many such stories and even fantasized about one day living happily as someone else, just like the characters in those tales. But her nanny would always pour cold water on her dreams, saying that stories were all fake and reading too many would only make her stupid, and then she would confiscate her storybooks.
Unexpectedly, one day she actually became someone else! Such a thing really existed!
She just didn’t know where she was; perhaps it was a dynasty she had never heard of.
Who was she now? She knew nothing; what should she do? However, before she could figure out what to do next, a voice sounded outside the door again. It was the woman who had spoken earlier, returning and complaining, “Luckily, the kindergarten is close by, otherwise I wouldn’t have made it in time. Sigh, I’m always so busy.”
This time, Tang Tang didn’t pretend to be asleep. She opened her eyes and looked at the woman, it was a middle-aged woman, plump and fair-skinned, who seemed kind. However, upon seeing that Tang Tang was awake, her eyes immediately turned unfriendly, revealing a hint of impatience, and her tone was also unfriendly.
“Madam, you’re finally awake.”
Tang Tang pursed her lips, remaining silent, afraid that she would say something wrong.
Seeing that she didn’t speak, the woman didn’t mind, and said while tidying up the things on the bedside table, said, “Madam, since you’re awake, let’s get discharged. Your leg is only temporarily unable to walk; so you can rest at home for a while. There’s no need to stay in the hospital; it’s expensive, and I don’t have time to take care of you. Master asked me to come and take care of Xiao Zhuo; I need to look after him.”
Madam? She called her Madam? Who exactly was she?
Seeing Tang Tang standing there motionless and unresponsive, the woman frowned and patiently said, “Madam, please don’t hold a grudge against me. After all, the master asked me to come and take care of Xiao Zhuo. I have to put him first. If I stay here to take care of you, I won’t be able to take care of Xiao Zhuo, and the master will be unhappy. So you should go home and recover. The doctor just said you can go home.”
Master? Madam? Xiao Zhuo? Who are these people? Tang Tang had many questions in her mind, but she didn’t dare to speak rashly. She could only observe and see what to do next. So, Tang Tang nodded to the woman.
Seemingly surprised that Tang Tang had agreed so easily, the woman looked at her with astonishment. She had originally planned to just walk away if Tang Tang made a move, since the master would definitely be on her side. But this time, she didn’t make a move at all. This was unlike her.
Tang Tang felt uncomfortable under the woman’s gaze. So she looked away, her palms sweating, afraid of giving herself away. After all, even she knew she couldn’t just tell people she had been reincarnated; otherwise, she’d be burned at the stake as a monster.
The woman looked at Tang Tang for a while, but not seeing anything suspicious, she turned back to packing her things. There weren’t many, and she finished quickly. The woman handed Tang Tang the walking stick she had bought, then picked up her things and walked towards the door. “Let’s go home.”
Tang Tang picked up her crutch, lifted the blanket, and slowly got out of bed. She then noticed a thick white bandage wrapped around her left leg, indicating the injury.
Using the crutch, she got out of bed and found she could walk. Tang Tang silently followed the woman, trying to keep up with her pace while discreetly observing her surroundings. Each new sight brought increasing surprise; many things were completely unfamiliar to her, especially the iron box-like object that sped away so quickly, much faster than a carriage. She had never known such a thing existed! If she weren’t afraid of being discovered, she would have been speechless.
When the iron box finally stopped, and she saw the towering building, Tang Tang silently patted her chest, trying to appear calm as she followed the woman.
Aunt Li opened the door, ignoring Tang Tang behind her, and placed the things she was carrying on the table. She then said, “Is Xiao Zhuo hungry? Grandma Li will cook; it’ll be ready soon.”
“Grandma Li, I’m not hungry,” a childish voice replied.
Tang Tang then noticed the little boy lying on the carpet with his little bottom sticking up. Her eyes lit up – what a beautiful baby! He looked only three or four years old, chubby all over, with fair and tender skin, plump cheeks, and bright, dark eyes like little grapes. He was as cute as a little rice ball. Tang Tang had never seen such a cute and beautiful baby before, and she was immediately captivated, looking at him again and again, unable to look away.
Unfortunately, the little baby didn’t seem to like her. When he saw her, he pouted, snorted, and immediately turned his head away to continue playing, as if he really didn’t want to see her.
Tang Tang was a little lost, not understanding why it seemed like no one in this family liked her. Was the original owner of this body a very unpleasant person?
Seeing Tang Tang standing motionless at the door, Aunt Li glanced at her suspiciously. She didn’t want to interfere, but she knew she wouldn’t be able to explain herself if something happened to her, so she patiently said to her, “Madam, you should go back to your room and rest. Don’t move around so much. If something happens to your leg, no one will be responsible.”
Tang Tang had no idea where her room was. At a glance, it seemed there were four rooms in the house, but which one was hers?
After thinking for a moment, Tang Tang said, “Um… my legs hurt a bit, I can’t walk anymore. Could you help me to my room?”
Aunt Li paused, feeling impatient, but still went forward to help her into the room. However, she was fuming with anger and couldn’t help but grumble, “Madam, although I’m an outsider and have no right to say anything, I’ve taken care of Xiao Zhuo for so long. Xiao Zhuo calls me Grandma Li, so I just wanted to say a few words. You are, after all, the master’s wife and Xiao Zhuo’s mother. Even if you don’t like them, you should at least act like a wife and mother. I don’t expect you to be exceptionally good to them, but don’t cause them any trouble. Is that too much to ask? The master is the sole breadwinner, and being a soldier is so hard. You should at least be understanding.”
Tang Tang didn’t reply, but Aunt Li’s words sent shockwaves through her. She… she was married? And a mother? Was that little boy from earlier her current child?
Seeing Tang Tang still lost in thought, Aunt Li felt disgusted, thinking this person was beyond saving. She didn’t want to bother with her anymore, so she left with a curt “I’m going to cook.”
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