QT: Against My Will

Mostly due to the capable rulers, this world was more developed than Bing Shi’s ancient times. Throughout history, in times of hunger, the kings came out with an idea of how to preserve food. To fight against the barbarians, new weapons were invented, like gun powder and canons. They built construction similar to aqueducts and bathhouses to prevent floods and plaque.

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Like this, a few days passed by until a few visitors decided to visit Hasan’s abode. Peeking through the little window on the gates, the guards rubbed their eyes if they saw right, “Isn’t miss Tian Shi supposed to be with the master in the villa, right now?”

Another guard yelled out at the three people outside, “Who are you?!?”

“I’m Lu Min’s twin sister, Gu Min,” an identical girl to Tian Shi called out while pointing at a middle-aged couple next to her, “My parents have an urgent matter to tell my sister.”

“...” Tian Shi had a twin sister?!?!

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A few moments later – in Hasan’s office...

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Bing Shi avoided the crying couple running towards her by hiding behind Hasan, whispering, “Steal the girl.”

Hasan quickly blocked their path, “...”

“Lu Min, our future in-laws still refused the dowry. They said it was not enough!” The duo in tattered clothes cried miserably. What did they do for such a misfortune to befall their family? Giving birth to twins and daughters at that! What could girls do besides leeching out their parents? Sons were stronger. They could bring prestige and money for the family. Daughters? Nowadays, with the excess of females, they had to pay a dowry to marry one off! As farmers, they couldn’t afford two marriages and had to sell one of their daughters, Lu Min.

Who would have thought that a few days ago, an unfamiliar group of people wanted some information regarding Lu Min? Later, they got to know that the prince took notice of her, paying thirty thousand Kangs for one night!

“The audacity to blame me for your misfortune?!” Hasan yelled out in impatience, “Guards! Throw those two saps out of my house!” He licked his lips in lust as he gazed at the second angel, “Leave the girl behind. It’s been a while since I tasted some fresh meat.”

“No!” Gu Min cried out in horror and grabbed her mother’s hand, “Mother, father, don’t leave me behind, I beg you!”

Her mother got closer to her, whispering, “When you catch his highness’s attention, don’t forget about us.” Then, she got down on all fours, her forehead touching the ground, “I beg Mr. Hasan to give our Gu Min a chance!”

Compared to Lu Min, Gu Min was the more obedient one, always catering to her parent’s wishes, she never talked back, afraid to anger them, for they’d sell her off like her twin sister.

“Scram!” roared Hasan.

When the father-mother duo was thrown out, Hasan resumed his writing while Bing Shi crouched before the sobbing girl, “Heh, in the end, they got rid of you too?”

“They didn’t...” Gu Min glared back at Bing Shi, “Who are you?! Where’s Lu Min?!”

‘Is this the power of twins? Or is it his highness’s doing?’

“We didn’t see each other for a month, and now you can’t even recognize your twin?” Bing Shi supported her chin with her palms, sighing. Why couldn’t this body be an orphan? How easier would life be? Now, the prince was suspicious of her identity. She couldn’t bribe the whole village, could she? It would complicate things more. She should as well make her ‘sister’ believe that she was Lu Min. But without any memories? How? Kuro only showed her a report about this previous host’s history. She got to know the people who had some connection with this body, basic data regarding their relationships, recent situation, and etcetera. Similar to the world story, but less detailed. There was nothing like receiving the host’s memories.

Seeing the accusing eyes, Bing Shi copied her expression, “What? Are you going to ask about our past? Unfortunately, I forgot everything the moment you abandoned me.” Standing up, she dusted off her pants and left the room. She had enough information to make her twin believe, but it’ll be less complicated by just admitting to be a changed person, a new Lu Min, which shall not be associated with the old one.

Gu Min peered at that lecherous man, “No...Help me, please.” She stretched out her hand towards the leaving Bing Shi in tears while being cornered by Hasan, “Lu Min! Don’t leave me alone, please, help me!”

“Do you know how to write?” Hasan, the man in forced celibacy, inquired. Angel would kill him if he touched a strand of her sister’s hair, “Come here. Help this old man to copy this text.”

Fei Lan’s disappearance had a great impact on the Tui family. They were famous for having only son descendants, so having a girl was an incredible feast to the family. The reward for her whereabouts was tremendous. Rumors about her being kidnaped to a foreign country were not few, resulting in them investing in Zhao Rong’s army, who, by the way, went to war not long after his first meeting with Bing Shi. It’s been three months since she last saw him.

‘Ah, give me a break. I’m not a wonder woman who can save every damsel in distress, nor am I a charity.’

Bing Shi heard a loud barking outside. Walking to her balcony, she opened her doors to have a clear view of the situation below. “What a beautiful night do we have. You could’ve used the front gates, you know?”

‘But I’m one hell of a Feminazi.’

(Feminazi – an extreme feminist, who sees men as her enemy. Yes, Bing Shi is making fun of herself.)