"Hanyue" is a very beautiful name, and similarly, with such a beautiful name, Hanyue herself is indeed a beautiful girl.
However, following the famous saying from ancient times that a woman's life is poor, Hanyue's fate is indeed far from being happy.
Hanyue is sixteen years old this year, and her skin is not as fair as milk like the girls in Roland mainland. But there is a little light wheat-colored complexion. Smooth as satin. People who like Hanyue think that her eyes are really as bright as the moonlight in the night sky. However, such a beautiful face only brought her disaster.
Hanyue's parents are not from the mainland of Roland - although she was born on this continent. When Hanyue was very young, her parents told her that they all came from the south. In the depths of the beautiful sea, in the distance, there is a rich and beautiful place. That place, on the continent of Roland, is called "Nanyang".
Both parents were plundered by the empire's expeditionary forces when they were young. The original father is said to be the son of a tribal chief. And the mother is not beautiful, she can only be regarded as an ordinary woman. But this is also considered lucky, because because of her unremarkable appearance, Hanyue's mother did not become the plaything of those slave owners on Roland Continent like other female slaves.
Using a very accurate Yongjia language, Hanyue's identity can be fully summarized as a cooked slave.
She was born in the Roland Continent. Although her skin and appearance have obvious Nanyang characteristics, she can speak the language of the Roland Continent, and can even simply write her own name in the characters of the Roland Continent.
However, as a child of a slave, Hanyue was destined to be a slave for the rest of her life... And what's more tragic is that she has shown amazing beauty since she was a child. In the place where slaves gathered, when Hanyue was young, she couldn't understand why those people always looked at her with pity and pity, even though she was born more beautiful than other children.
After growing up a little bit, Hanyue finally understood the deep meaning of that look.
beauty. It has indeed become her biggest original sin!
At the age of twelve, Hanyue was sold from one slave trader to another. She started being compulsively trained... humiliating ones. As can be imagined, a twelve-year-old girl. But began to be deprived of dignity compulsively, learning how to...
…to please men.
According to the normal life trajectory of a beautiful female slave, Hanyue has been twelve years old. She has silently understood her future destiny: yes, because of her beautiful body, she will be bought by some wealthy nobleman or businessman in the future, and then become a plaything for men to ravage. When the master gets tired of playing with her, he will throw her to others... In the future, if she waits for the day when she is old and beautiful, she will no longer have any attractiveness. She might just marry a groom who was also a slave, or a slave on a plantation...and have children—if she hadn't been tortured to death by a man by then.
And then... her future descendants will also continue to be slaves. If they give birth to a son, they will face endless labor for the rest of their lives. If they are a daughter... if she is beautiful, they will repeat Hanyue's tragic fate!
This is the slave.
Therefore, when Hanyue and other girls were sold to Duoduoluo of the Northwest Army, she was already desperate for life—although when she was young, her mother would still quietly tell her about the beautiful Nanyang, those A small island protruding like a pearl in the blue sea.
Pearl... Hanyue has never seen it in her life.
And then, the God of Destiny played a big joke on her—and twice.
The first time, she was originally told that she would be "rewarded" to a general of the Northwest Army with a large army. Hanyue didn't understand what the Northwest Army was, but she understood that she was about to bid farewell to her teenage life. What you have been training yourself for for years... will be practiced. Moreover, she must not do anything to offend the future master, otherwise, her parents will suffer a miserable fate.
But one day later, things changed. She and other girls were locked in a dark cell. In that cell that was filled with a horrible putrid smell. She even saw the blood remaining on the bones and shackles on the ground. Several girls were then whipped and tortured.
At this time, Hanyue didn't know yet. Because of the "assassination" at the banquet, these female slaves have been sentenced to death by General Lu Gao, the supreme commander of the Northwest Army.
The next day the naked girls were caged and taken to a forest farm in the outskirts. They changed from playthings to "prey".
The second time, she thought she was going to die, and those rude and barbaric soldiers waved at them with shining knives, driving them into the woods like driving livestock. The triumphant and cruel laughter of those terrible soldiers was everywhere.
While running in the woods, her beautiful calf was cut by a thorn. Physical strength is also quickly exhausted - how can it not be exhausted? She hadn't eaten or drank all day and night.
Originally, Hanyue had already prepared to die... Maybe it would be a good thing for her to die here. At least, death is always more reassuring than those tragic fates in the future.
However, Hanyue couldn't suppress the fear in her heart when she heard the screams of other girls from far away in the forest. At this moment, it seems that the desire to survive has been re-inspired from the human instinct.
She ran desperately, her soft and bare feet had been cut by sharp stones, but she didn't seem to feel any pain... Finally...
She passed out.
It is no exaggeration to say that these two turning points of fate have brought a completely different "future" to Hanyue.
When she woke up, she was with several girls... What made her cry was that out of the dozen or so girls who were locked together in the cage together, there were only six left, including herself.
Is it possible to survive? Or... was he handed over to a new master again? Became a plaything of a new owner
Hanyue was loaded into the carriage with the other girls. Then it was bumpy all the way, and no one told them where to go. Fortunately, the new owner this time seems to be more merciful, at least gave them clothes to wear, and also gave them food and water.
Eight days later, Han Yue came to a big city. What surprised her was that she had never seen such a big city in the Northwest all these years!
The compartment of the carriage is not airtight. Hanyue huddled in a corner, and could see the outside through a small hole in a wooden board. She saw the majestic city walls and the prairie people in strange costumes. I saw the herds of livestock, cattle and sheep, the mighty soldiers, and the satisfied smiles on the faces of those pedestrians on the street.
Finally, they were taken into a castle.
The people here did not abuse them. Compared with the rude soldiers of the Northwest Army, the guards here were serious and quiet, after being locked in a room for a day. Even at night, Hanyue got a piece of hot bread full of aroma.
She huddled in the corner, nibbling desperately like a greedy little mouse, and then sat by the window with her knees hugged all night, looking at the moon outside.
On the second day after arriving at the castle, Hanyue and the others met their "new master".
When this young man with a faint smile on his face came into the room, although he looked so young... it seemed that he was not as old as himself. But Hanyue could feel that when the guards standing behind the young man looked at the little nobleman, there was no doubt of admiration and respect in their eyes.
What makes Hanyue's heart beat even more is that this young man... the way he smiles is really pretty...
"From today onwards, I am your new master, you can call me young master. Or... Lord Duke."
This is the first time Hanyue heard Du Wei's voice.
"And, starting today, you will find that I am the most benevolent master you have ever met. But... in return, you must satisfy me. Because I will give you the chance to change your destiny."
Du Wei looked at the six girls in front of him who looked like frightened rabbits. He spoke slowly and clearly: "With me, you can get comfortable clothes, delicious meals, and proper freedom. But you must understand that your life is mine. You give heroes and models a man to spoil at will... But, as your master, you must be ready to die for me at any time. In return, I will satisfy your request to the greatest extent... However, there is only one chance .”
When he said this, Du Wei had already noticed Hanyue.
There is no doubt that even if her face is full of exhaustion, even if her legs are still injured, even if she is just kneeling in an inconspicuous corner of the wall. But the beauty of Hanyue is still the most outstanding among all these "prey".
Her beauty is like a tenacious snow lotus growing in the cracks of the snow-capped rocks, delicate but full of the beauty of life.
"What's your name?" Du Wei looked at the girl and smiled, his smile was gentle.
"... containing the moon."
The voice is very low, but the voice is very moving.
Du Wei nodded: "Tell me, what is your greatest wish?"
Although Du Wei's eyes were peaceful, Hanyue suddenly instinctively felt fear! Although this young master is very good-looking, although the way he smiles, people can't help but feel a feeling of wanting to get close to him. But... His eyes are really scary!
"I… "
"Speak, my child." Du Wei walked over suddenly. Passing by the other girls who were kneeling in front of them, Du Wei gently pressed Hanyue's shoulder with his hand. His voice was gentle: "Tell me, what is your greatest wish?"
Although he was not very old, everyone heard such a tone. But it seems to be very natural, it seems that this young master should be so high by nature.
"I..." Hanyue suddenly raised her eyes. Her beautiful eyes like the moon's pass made Du Wei sigh inwardly.
"I wish...not to be a slave anymore."
After saying this, Hanyue had already closed her eyes, she didn't know where she got this courage. But experience told her that if she dared to say such words, what happened next would probably be a merciless whip!
After waiting for a long time, the expected whip was gone, and Du Wei's hand had already lightly landed on her face, caressing her face lightly, and then Hanyue heard that in this life, she was sixteen years old. One of the most beautiful voices in years!
"Okay, then from today onwards, you are no longer a slave."
Hanyue's heart beat violently immediately, she raised her head in surprise and looked at the young master.
"However... your life is still mine." Du Wei said lightly: "I can make your father, your mother, your relatives, your friends... all take off their status as slaves. But in return, you Your life is mine, and no matter when and where, any word I say will be your highest mission."
Finally, Du Wei patted her forehead lightly: "From now on, you are their leader."
After walking out of this room, Du Wei could clearly feel the moment the door closed. That beautiful little slave girl named Hanyue was on the other side of the door, and there was that distressing look in her eyes.
Sighing, Du Wei pondered for a while, and gave an order to the two excellent etiquettes brought by his side.
"See these girls inside?" Du Wei looked at a forty-year-old woman in front of him. This woman used to be the etiquette master of the Luo Lin family, and the other one even had the experience of working in the court.
"Starting today. I want them to receive the best education and training... I want all the girls here to have the temperament of a noble girl in the future..." Du Wei smiled again when he said this: "The one called Hanyue girl... I ask you to train her to be a princess! Got it? Princess!"
As etiquette masters who have spent half their lives ups and downs in the aristocratic circle, what haven't the two middle-aged women seen? Immediately guessing the young duke's intentions, he quickly responded with the most humble tone.
Du Wei sighed in his heart: beauty has always been the most deadly weapon.
The color is a bone scraper! Such an invisible knife is sometimes far better than thousands of cavalry!
Hussein left with Du Wei indifferently. When he walked outside, there were no other guards around him, so the paladin suddenly said in a cold tone: "Du Wei, you..."
"how do I?"
"Don't think that I don't know what you want to do." Hussein said slowly: "Du Wei. I don't think that using these poor innocent girls..."
"Are you dissatisfied?" Du Wei suddenly smiled: "Or do you think this kind of behavior is a bit despicable... It doesn't match your knight ethics? Or, do you think I'm too evil?"
Hussein didn't speak, but his eyes already answered Du Wei's question.
"Hussein." Du Wei looked at the sky outside, and above the gray sky, it was bleak: "You saw it! This is the northwest! There is no bright sunshine, no gentle spring breeze! There is only cruelty and coldness here !"
Then he turned around and looked at the paladin in front of him: "What am I, Du Wei? My military strength is not as good as Lu Gao! The foundation in the northwest is not as good as Bohan! My power is not as good as the prairie people! The magicians beside me are far away. There are not as many wizards as there are in Snow Mountain! In this place... But I must survive! Not just me! And us! You, me, Long Marton, Robert, Dardanelle... blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah! There are tens of thousands of soldiers of the Tulip family behind, and hundreds of thousands of people! And my family! My relatives! Everyone must survive!"
Hussain raised an eyebrow.
Du Wei's tone was serious: "I don't think I'm despicable or evil... If I have to, I don't mind doing more evil things! To survive here... I'm not a knight. I'd rather be a demon!"
In the end, Du Wei sighed softly, but his tone was more firm: "If you think I'm evil... then congratulations, you're right, because I am indeed!!"