After wearing it: I traded a pig for a man.

Jiang Yun Ning felt she had never been the center of attention in her life, and she was so embarrassed that she almost scratched the soles of her shoes.

"Yun Ning girl?"

"Oh my, is Yun Ning girl here to buy a man?"

The women's laughter made Jiang Yun Ning feel a little uncomfortable. She had no idea that the customs of this dynasty had reached the point where people could casually talk about "buying men."

Wang Cuihua used her calloused hands to tidy Jiang Yuning's hair: "Daughter, we'll buy whichever one you like. Your parents will listen to you."

The village head looked over, a hint of relief in his eyes. This holdout, after so many years, had finally come to his senses.

He cupped his hands in greeting to Wang Dahe, who was in charge, and said, "Sir, let Yun Ning girl choose first in our village."

Wang Dahe nodded; the weather was just too hot, and he was too lazy to say anything.

"Yun Ning, you choose first!"

The village headman waved his hand, his magnanimous manner only making Jiang Yun Ning more embarrassed, and he could only bite the bullet and walk forward.

Jiang Yun Ning's expectant gaze fell on the row of men, but the closer she got, the dimmer the light in her eyes became.

Is this some kind of selection contest for sinners? Or an ugly contest?

They were all dark-skinned, some as thin as a rake, others as burly as a black bear. You could smell their sweaty stench from a great distance.

Jiang Yuning's lips twitched involuntarily. This was on par with the male models she used to pay two hundred yuan for at KTV when she was looking for a bargain.

He was so enraged by her drinking just one bottle of wine that he felt compelled to call the police.

"Pick me! Girl, pick me!"

"I'm strong, I can work!"

"I can make you give birth to a son!"

The men were itching to pounce on Jiang Yun Ning. It wasn't that the original owner was particularly handsome; they were simply afraid of the court's regulations.

Those who were not bought were destined to be exiled to the frontier to serve as laborers until they died of illness or exhaustion; very few lived to a ripe old age.

"Behave yourself!" Wang Dahe shouted, lashing his whip at the slave who was still trying to lunge forward.

With a "smack," the slaves who had just surrounded Jiang Yun Ning screamed and retreated in a sorry state.

With a clear view, Jiang Yuning finally noticed a thin man standing in the corner, but with his back ramrod straight.

He didn't come over to promote himself like a product; he just stood there quietly, like an outsider detached from the situation.

His pale face was wiped clean, and even though he was wearing tattered clothes, he couldn't hide the arrogance that emanated from his bones.

Jiang Yun Ning looked at him and guessed that he was probably a young master from a noble family who had fallen on hard times but was still unwilling to give up his pitiful dignity.

The man keenly noticed Jiang Yun Ning's gaze as she scrutinized him, and slightly turned his head to look at her.

Their eyes met, and the man showed no sign of backing down.

Jiang Yun Ning smiled and walked up to the man: "What's your name?"

The man looked at her coldly, a flash of disgust in his eyes.

Although he had lost his memory, he seemed to have an innate aversion to women and had no desire to speak at all.

Just as Wang Dahe was about to speak, another officer beside him raised his whip and lashed it across the man's back with all his might.

The already incomplete clothes now have another tear.

Jiang Yun Ning felt a rusty smell lingering around her nose. But the man didn't utter a sound, as if he was already used to it.

His eyes, which had been devoid of emotion, were now filled with a sharp edge.

"You...you dare to glare at me!" The officer was so frightened by the look that he stammered, raising his hand as if to lash out with his whip again.

The person he loathed most along the way was this fool. He'd been reduced to a slave, yet he still pretended to be so noble.

"What are you doing!" Wang Dahe stopped her and said to Jiang Yunning, "Girl, this is a fool. He injured his head, doesn't remember anything from before, and doesn't like to talk to people."

Jiang Yuning had already noticed many whip marks on the man's body, suggesting that he had been beaten a lot along the way because of his cold appearance.

She frowned, somewhat reluctantly: "It must hurt a lot, right?"

A look of disbelief and shock flashed in the man's eyes; he seemed to have never expected to receive such concern. He pursed his lips and awkwardly looked away.

His earlobes.

famous.

Jiang Yunning was somewhat stunned.

Goodness, is he still a pure-hearted boy at heart? He gets so shy over just a word of concern?

The village head frowned, leaned closer, and whispered, "Yun Ning, this girl is too thin. How will she work in the fields? Why don't you ask your parents?"

Jiang Yun Ning knew that Li Zheng meant well, so she shook her head with a smile: "Uncle, I just want someone good-looking."

Although I'm not buying them to marry, they're always around under my nose, so I have to find one that's pleasing to the eye.

This man has well-defined features. Although he's been tortured beyond recognition, he still has the good looks. With proper care, he'll definitely be a handsome guy.

The village head was somewhat helpless and could only sigh and step aside.

Wang Dahe pulled out the contract: "This is four taels of silver. Sign two copies of this contract, cash on delivery."

Four ounces!

Jiang Yun Ning was stunned. Wasn't it supposed to be two or three ounces?

Jiang Laosan gritted his teeth: "Daughter, as long as you like it, I'll go borrow some money for you."

Jiang Yun Ning thought of the two plump, white pigs at home, but suddenly felt a little reluctant to use them to exchange for men.

She has already activated her spatial ability and gained access to a spiritual spring. Feeding the pigs with the spring water ensures they will gain weight easily. As long as she feeds them until the New Year, the pigs' value will at least double.

But if she didn't buy this man today, she worried that she wouldn't be able to get married this year, and she would have to pay a fine of more than ten taels of silver.

Jiang Yun Ning looked at the man with some difficulty, then glanced at the ugly men beside him. She gritted her teeth.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! What if I never come across something this beautiful again?

She approached Wang Dahe with a fawning smile, "Sir, how about I exchange this slave for a pig weighing two or three hundred pounds?"

Wang Dahe pursed his lips, seemingly considering the feasibility.

"Sir, my pig can definitely fetch more than five taels, which is equivalent to four taels of silver. With the rest, please buy yourself a cup of tea to soothe your throat," Jiang Yun Ning said softly.

She knew that even if she didn't say it that way, the extra money wouldn't end up in her hands. It was better to be upfront and at least gain some favor.

Sure enough, a slight smile appeared on Wang Dahe's face.

"Done." He shook the contract.

Wang Dahe had long known that rural families rarely considered a man's appearance when buying him; they mainly looked at his physical condition and ability to work in the fields.

This fool was rejected several times after visiting several villages. He finally met someone who didn't mind, so he quickly made a move.

Upon hearing Wang Dahe's agreement, Jiang Laosan hurriedly called out, "Daughter, Dad will go back and bring the pigs over for you!"

After saying that, he immediately headed home.

Wang Dahe looked at the idiot he had been calling all the way and said to Jiang Yunning, "Give him a name so I can register him when we get back."

Jiang Yun Ning turned to look into the man's eyes, a smile curving her lips: "Let's call him Jiang Che."

"Is Jiang Che okay?" she asked, looking at the man.

The man pursed his lips, and his silence was taken as consent.

He knew perfectly well that he was now a slave with no choice; whoever bought him would take his life. He wouldn't care about a name.

Registering the contract is equivalent to settling down in a household. The man has a new name, "Jiang Che". Jiang Yun Ning has not yet separated from the family, so Jiang Che's name naturally falls under the household of Jiang Lao San.

"Mom! Let's go home and help Dad herd the pigs." Jiang Yun Ning turned around with a grin. She had to choose a smaller pig to herd over.

"Yes, yes. Okay." Wang Cuihua responded repeatedly. She had only taken a few steps when Granny Yang pushed through the crowd and squeezed in.

She immediately noticed the weak man Jiang Yun Ning was holding, who looked like he was about to faint at any moment.

I immediately guessed what had happened.