Chapter 1 - Locked Away
All I've known in life is isolation. I've never had friends or companions. It's just been me and my books.
What I'd do to escape this hell... I just want to breathe the fresh air of a rice field, feel the long grass flutter between my fingertips and just feel at peace.
The sound of my captor, my grandfather, filled my ears as I gave out a huge sigh.
Wang Yan
Less cheek! My clothes need washing immediately.
Despite my reputation of being the most beautiful woman in the city, I am reduced to a mere maid in front of my grandfather.
Aluna Yan
Yes, right away.
I got up from sitting on my porch and ran to the back door. Hoping to say hello to my grandfather, all that I found was a basket of dirty clothes. He had left...
He is the only person that I get to talk with and he doesn't even want to give me a conversation?
I'd do anything to escape this prison...
And just like that, I got my wish.
I was in the process of scrubbing my grandfather's clothes when I heard a scream from the direction of the marketplace.
It was quite loud and a few more ensued. It was like they were getting massacred!
I jumped as I saw my grandfather rushing towards me.
Wang Yan
Come! Get into the carriage, quickly!
Wang Yan
No time to explain! Get in!
Aluna Yan
Wait, I've got to get Father's sword-
Wang Yan
Stop being so difficult!
Wang Yan
You've been nothing but spoilt ever since I took you under my wing!
Wang Yan
Talking back to me, snapping at me... it's revolting!
W-Wait, what? That's how he sees me in his mind?
Wang Yan
Now, come on! I've had enough of your wailing!
As he grabbed my wrist, I then quickly pulled away from him.
Wang Yan
Aluna, what are you-
Aluna Yan
I've had enough... enough of being your maid when I'm supposed to be your granddaughter... enough of being reduced to an afterthought.
Aluna Yan
I'd rather die than live in captivity for any longer-
Then, a shadow appeared from behind me, jumping right over me as a man with hair as white as the moon held a sword to my grandfather's throat.
Wang Yan
N-No, please don’t kill me... you want money?
The assassin didn't even bat an eyelid at it.
Wang Yan
Jewels? Ancient scriptures? Or... her! I'll give you my granddaughter! There she is, right there!
Wait... what? He wants to exchange me for his life?
What do I have to say in it? Women are the property of the head of the household. Everything that I own belongs to him, even my very life.
If only I was strong like him... if only I could use my skills to get recognised as a person...
I clenched my fists, my head lowering to the floor.
Aluna Yan
I don't want to be anyone's property anymore... I want to be my own person and do what I want! I want to become stronger!
I'm not so good at writing historical stories but I'll try! Tell me if I'm doing a good job by hitting the like button below. :)
Misty Plume
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Comments
🐑💮~Lian~💮🐑
It seems that this fl is going to be the strong and powerful one. Looking forward to reading this, although I am late. I feel like this is going to be one of those nice ancient story plots👀 Love you and your stories Misty-sama💕
2022-06-12
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Sunflower🌻
First off u are good at writing stories n writing an historical one will be easy and as trilling as the others .
U are great Miss Plume
2021-01-24
7
Smart & Funny😉
I'm loving it, Author! Make the ML be the one to save her, please!
2020-12-28
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