Zhutian: Starting from the Space-Time Merchant

Chapter 108: Anger turns beauty into beauty
"The protagonist wins with words, while the villain dies from talking too much."

Lin Dao expressed his strong agreement with this statement.

So he didn't say anything, but stepped forward and grabbed the hair of two trembling, convulsing, and incontinent servants of the Tian family.

The next moment, all that's needed is to travel through time, and those two servants of the Tian family will disappear from this space-time forever.

It leaves no trace, not even a neutrino.

The half-closed door to the east room was pushed open completely.

A slender figure staggered and grabbed the door frame for support.

Lin Dao turned his head and was immediately struck by a bright light.

The newcomer wore a white silk jacket embroidered with lotus root gold thread and a red silk skirt with silver thread.

Her hair was styled into a flat, round, heart-shaped bun, with a gold hairpin inserted on top.

Her slender, fair neck was covered with skin as white as jade and as smooth as cream.

Her almond-shaped eyes widened, her cherry lips parted slightly, and her pretty face was filled with disbelief.

She came after hearing the commotion.

I never expected that what I was seeing would be such a horrifying scene.

Releasing the two servants from the Tian family, Lin Dao gripped the stun gun and walked towards the beauty at the door.

The undisguised murderous aura emanating from him made the beauty's legs go weak, and she collapsed to the ground.

"My name is Chen. I was kidnapped by evil bandits and brought here."

"I am deeply grateful to the hero who saved me; I have no way to repay his kindness."

"I am willing to offer myself in return. Uh..."

'Zzzzz~~~'

Lin Dao glanced at the woman who was convulsing on the ground, took two steps back, and went to grab the two servants of the Tian family again.

"I don't care who you are, just knock you down first and then we'll talk!"

He disappeared with two of the Tian family's powerful servants.

After about the time it takes to drink a cup of hot tea, he reappeared.

He stepped forward and searched the woman, who had recovered somewhat.

Lin Dao usually doesn't make a move on women, but he also often doesn't distinguish between men and women.

Feeling Lin Dao's large hands roaming over her body, the woman was filled with grief and indignation, but she was powerless to resist.

The bracelets on her wrists, the hair ornaments in her hair—anything hard was taken away.

"Ok?"

Lin Dao, who was searching for dangerous goods, felt that his hands were slightly damp.

Raise your hand and sniff lightly, "Did you pee?"

The woman finally couldn't hold back any longer and burst into tears, her face turning blood red.

What sins have I committed to deserve this?
Lin Dao stood up, his gaze gradually becoming sharp.

If you are caught doing something wrong, as the protagonist of justice, you should find a way to prevent the other person from speaking.

They sensed the killing intent emanating from Lin Dao.

The woman surnamed Chen quickly stopped crying, struggled to her knees, and pleaded, "This humble woman is willing to serve you like a slave, please, sir, have mercy!"

"My name is Chen Yuanyuan. I have many old friends and acquaintances in Jiangnan."

"If there is anything you need, young master, I am willing to do my best to please you."

She reacted very quickly.

First, he subtly indicated that he was willing to be treated like a slave and be completely at the mercy of others.

He then said that he could get the goods, and that he could get the goods if he wasn't killed.

The combination of beauty and wealth is something most people can't resist.

Unfortunately, Lin Dao has both of these things.

What truly made him abandon his plan to kill was the woman's name.

"You are... Chen Yuanyuan?"

In the modern world, Chen Yuanyuan is extremely famous.

The influence of the phrase "to risk everything for a beautiful woman" is truly remarkable.

It's roughly similar to Bao Si's "lighting the beacon fires to amuse the feudal lords" and Daji's "aiding and abetting the tyrant."

It's all because the big headscarves are incompetent; instead, they blame the women to shirk responsibility.

They even euphemistically call it "femme fatale"~
Still feeling numb, Chen Yuanyuan wiped away her tears and told her story.

The source of this was Tian Guifei's father, Tian Hongyu, who sent people to Jiangnan to select a concubine.

Several famous beauties and skilled women from Jiangnan were targeted by the powerful servants sent by Tian Hongyu.

Dong Xiaowan, Bian Yujing, and the others managed to evade capture.

However, Chen Yuanyuan was captured by a powerful servant because she was in a hurry to find Mao Xiang.

If nothing unexpected happens, he will be sent to Tian Hongyu's residence in the capital within the next two days.

Lin Dao was somewhat troubled.

The simplest solution didn't work, so how to relocate them became a problem.

Chen Yuanyuan, observing the situation, quickly declared, "Since you saved me, young master, I belong to you from now on and am willing to serve you like a slave."

"Oxen and horses can work, what can you do?"

Lin Dao shook his head and looked around. "This isn't the place to talk. Let's go outside first."

Chen Yuanyuan looked up, about to say something.

"No~~~"

'Zzzzz~~~'

As Lin Dao carried her, Chen Yuanyuan thought to herself, 'If others find out about this, I'd rather be dead.'

They climbed over the wall and came out onto the street.

Lin Dao began to feel troubled.

His original plan was to kill those powerful slaves and then return to Yonghe Time and Space.

The lovely girl is still waiting for him.

But now that I'm carrying a burden with me, how to settle it has become a problem.

"Young Master..."

Chen Yuanyuan, perched on his shoulder, spoke weakly, "I have a place to stay where I can rest for a while."

That makes things easier.

Lin Dao planned to settle Chen Yuanyuan in her own house, and then simply leave.

Carrying Chen Yuanyuan, they proceeded according to her instructions.

In the midst of the bitter wind and rain, several beggars, hiding in the City God Temple, looked at each other in bewilderment as they gazed at the forest path passing in front of the temple.

"It's the legendary flower thief~~~" "Judging from the woman's clothes, she must be from a wealthy family."

"That thief's in for a good night!"

The Beggars' Sect in ancient times did not possess the righteous and awe-inspiring spirit of the chivalrous heroes depicted in movies and TV dramas.

They are the scum of the times, walking in darkness, utterly wicked villains who commit all sorts of evil deeds.

Scamming, abducting and mutilating animals, kidnapping women, swindling and cheating—these were all commonplace activities for beggars.

If it's just about going door-to-door asking for money, then they can all be considered righteous beggars.

Lin Dao merely glanced at them and ignored them.

My own affairs are more important.

Chen Yuanyuan's place of residence was a small courtyard.

There were hardly any servants inside.

She earns a considerable income thanks to her fame.

Many people are willing to spend a fortune just to meet her, have tea, or listen to her music.

If you have money, buy property.

Therefore, Chen Yuanyuan not only had houses in Nanjing, but also in Suzhou and other places.

Lin Dao carried Chen Yuanyuan straight to the main room, and after entering, he threw her onto the bed.

"Is it coming?"

Chen Yuanyuan lay on the bed and closed her eyes.

Two lines of clear tears slid down her fair cheeks.

I have paid too high a price to survive, worth at least ten thousand or eight thousand taels of silver.

Given her fame, if she were to get married, there would be plenty of powerful and wealthy people willing to spend a fortune on her.

With her eyes closed, Chen Yuanyuan quietly awaited the crushing weight of Mount Tai.

But Taishan didn't come; instead, the sound of footsteps walking away and the sound of a door closing could be heard.

Confused, Chen Yuanyuan opened her eyes and looked around, but Lin Dao was no longer in the room.

She got up, opened the door, and went into the courtyard.

Empty, there is nothing.

"This~~~"

Chen Yuanyuan didn't know whether to cry or laugh.

Is she angry at herself for being so unattractive, or laughing at herself for escaping a disaster?
"never mind."

She turned and went inside. "I need to change my clothes first, I'm so embarrassed."

A few days later, Lin Dao appeared outside Qian Qianyi's house.

People like this, who have family businesses and have served as government officials, generally own properties in various places.

This was one of Qian Qianyi's villas in Nanjing.

He accompanied Liu Rushi to Jinling City to relax.

After all, because of his grand wedding ceremony with Liu Rushi, Qian Qianyi and Liu Rushi were severely criticized by their families.

Qian Qianyi, who had been waiting for a long time, introduced Liu Rushi to Lin Dao with a smile.

Liu Rushi was indeed a beauty.

Ke Lindao did not focus on her beauty, but rather on her demeanor.

First of all, she's not the "green tea" type; she has distinct eyebrows and eyes, and her gaze carries a hint of sharpness.

Lin Dao recalled that his mother had a bit of a domineering CEO vibe.

A strong woman!
She was in her early twenties when she married a man in his sixties.

She was not to be a concubine or a maidservant; she was married with great ceremony.

No wonder he was able to control the old man Qian Qianyi, and even forced him to jump into the lake.

With her scheming and manipulative nature, it's no wonder that Dong Xiaowan was no match for Liu Rushi.

What are the benefits of green tea for older men?
Only young people would like this.

"Zihou." After exchanging a few pleasantries, Qian Qianyi said with a smile, "I originally thought that the powerful servant of the Tian family would cause you trouble."

"Unexpectedly, he hasn't appeared for several days. Perhaps he has already returned to the capital."

Instead of going to the capital, they all went to Yonghe Time and Space, where they chopped up the meat to make a side dish for Huang Er.

Master Yao of Ruyi Zhai probably didn't dare to make a fuss.

Leaving aside this topic, which was no longer an issue, Lin Dao gestured to the servants of the Qian family outside to bring in the things he had brought.

"Hahaha~~~"

Upon seeing the full-length mirror, Qian Qianyi laughed heartily, "Good, good, Zihou, you've put your heart into this."

He turned to look at Liu Rushi and said, "This is a gift for Lady Hedong."

Liu Rushi's eyes crinkled into a smile, clearly showing her great joy.

After they had been making love for a while, Lin Dao gestured to an antique-style clock.

"This object is called a clock, also known as a timer."

"This is the dial, which divides the twelve two-hour periods of the day into twenty-four equal parts. It will beep every half hour to remind you."

"As for the driving force, it is similar to that of the Mo family's mechanical beasts."

"With springs, etc."

As Lin Dao introduced them, Qian Qianyi and Liu Rushi stared in disbelief.

"This," Qian Qianyi exclaimed in surprise, "is like a Frankish clock."

Decades ago, Europeans began sending clocks to the Ming Dynasty.

Of course, due to factors such as production volume and distance, the quantity is extremely small.

In ancient China, timekeeping was mainly done using gnomons (sundial), water clocks, and hourglasses.

By the time of the Ming Dynasty, even water clocks had appeared, reaching a point where the clock could automatically chime the time with the first quarter of an hour (11:00 AM), the second quarter of an hour (11:00 PM), the third quarter of an hour (11:00 PM), and the fourth quarter of an hour (11:00 PM).

"Mr. Muzhai".

Lin Dao patted the wooden clock, which was over a meter tall, and asked, "Would this item be of interest to wealthy families in Jinling City?"

"Absolutely."

Qian Qianyi nodded vigorously, "Even if you sell this for a thousand taels each, there will still be plenty of people who want it."

"More than a thousand taels."

Liu Rushi, standing to the side, carefully examined the clock. "If some exquisite carvings and paintings were added, three to five thousand taels wouldn't be out of the question."

Such a large grandfather clock would only cost a few hundred dollars in the modern world.

Small table clocks cost even more, sometimes tens of yuan each.

If we calculate based on the purchasing power of modern RMB versus the silver of the Chongzhen era...
Lin Dao nodded in satisfaction, took out a box, opened it, and took out the mechanical watch inside.

(End of this chapter)