Time-travel

A bright light flashed through her eyes. Qingyun quickly opened her eyes and saw the sky. It was a clear day, no clouds and only blue with the sun. She was on grass, and it smelled peaceful. It was something she hasn't felt in years. Was this heaven?

She looked at her surroundings, and she saw a residence nearby. The building looked like Empress Dowager's house.

Why am I here? Did I time travel? I stood up and walked into the house. There were a lot of people walking around. Who are they?

"Qing'er." Qingyun turned around and saw Empress Dowager. "Empress Dowager. What are you doing here?" "This is my house. Is there something wrong with you?" "I'm fine. I'm just walking around."

"Oh. Well, next week is your 15th birthday." What gift do you want?" "My birthday?" "Yes."

In my past life, I said I wanted to marry. In the end, I had to marry some ungrateful people. How stupid I was back then. I need something more useful.

"Weapons and armor," Qingyun replied. "Weapons and armor?" "That's what I said." "What weapons do you want?" "I want a sword, a dagger, a bow with arrows, a whip, and a crossbow." "Alright." "Thank you, Empress Dowager."

Qingyun went back to my room and looked around. It still looked like before. "Miss." Qingyun turned around and saw her maid, Xi'er. She clenched her fists. "Xi'er." "What's wrong, miss?" "Nothing, I'm just thirsty." Xi'er quickly went out to boil tea.

In Qingyun's past life, Xi'er betrayed Qingyun because she thought that Qingyun killed her family.

I should treat her better, and let her see her family member for the last time. She hasn't seen her family for a long time, so I should let Xi'er visit her family.

Xi'er came back with a teapot. "Xi'er?" "Yes?" "It's almost my birthday. Do you want to visit your family?" "My family? Can I?" "Yeah." "Thank you, miss!" "Your welcome." Xi'er happily skipped out of Qingyun's room to pack up.

Right now I am at age 14 and next week is my birthday. That means I would turn 15 very soon, and all of my problems would start.

After a week, it was Qingyun's birthday.

Like my past life, Empress Dowager prepared a birthday banquet, but only a few people came.

Qingyun got some gifts from Empress Dowager, Ye Wangxi, and Bai Jingxuan.

Qingyun was testing her new weapons when the butler came in. She couldn't stop in time when swinging her sword, and then the butler started screaming. She ran up to him to see if he was alright. He looked alright. She didn't hurt him or anything. Why was he crying?

"What's wrong? Why are you crying?" she asked. "How could you? I didn't do anything wrong, " he said. "I'm sorry. I didn't see you. It was an accident." "You cut off my beard." He continued to cry.

Oh, I thought he was crying because I scared him, but instead, he was crying because I accidentally cut off his beard. It's just a beard. Why is he so sad?

"I'm so sorry. It would grow back, " Qingyun said. "I know it would, but it would take very long. I probably won't be able to live that long! My wife just combed my beard today, and you cut it off. Wah!" he whined. "I'm sorry. Please don't cry." "I'm not crying." He quickly wiped off his tears, glared at me, and left in madness. When he left, he was still sobbing.

I sort of felt bad for him. I hope his beard would grow back, and he won't get mad at me. I hope he doesn't complain to Empress Dowager. I don't want any trouble.

"Miss!" Qingyun turned around and saw Xi'er. "You're back so early. How was your visit with your parents?" asked Qingyun. "It was great!" said Xi'er. "That's good. Are you tired?" "No. I'm fine."

Xi'er started looking at the gifts I got. "You are so lucky. You got so many presents. I have never gotten a gift for my birthday, " said Xi'er. "Why not?" "My family is poor, " said Xi'er. "Then, when it is your birthday, I would give you a present, " said Qingyun. "Really?" "Of course." Xi'er happily skipped to her room.