flstandardbreds Chapter 128 The Senior from Another Time and Space
Chapter 128 The Senior from Another Time and Space
Su Nuannuan stared wide-eyed at the book in her hands, completely frozen in place. After a long while, she finally came to her senses, a sudden realization dawning on her. No wonder her father and elder brother had repeatedly instructed her to carefully hide the box full of books after obtaining the formula for the Zhuge Repeating Crossbow and gunpowder. Now she finally understood—the mysterious old man the original owner of this body had encountered was actually a ancestor who had traveled from the modern world!
Su Nuannuan looked down at the unassuming little book in her hands, a sense of awe welling up inside her. She knew it was the autobiography of that senior. So, she carefully closed the bookcase lid, clutching the book as if it were a priceless treasure, and hurried to her desk.
Arriving at the table, Su Nuannuan sat down gently, took a deep breath, and, after adjusting her mindset, began to carefully study the text. Although the book wasn't thick, every page and every line recorded the origins of her predecessors. Time passed by, and Su Nuannuan was completely immersed in the world of the book, oblivious to everything around her.
Not long after, Su Nuannuan finished reading the last page of the book. She slowly put down the book, gently rubbed her slightly throbbing temples, and then let out a long sigh. After resting for a while, she stood up, picked up the book on the table again, and walked thoughtfully towards the brazier in the room.
Standing before the brazier, Su Nuannuan gazed silently at the embers. According to her predecessor's dying wish, this book should be burned after fulfilling its purpose. With this thought, Su Nuannuan's eyes hardened, and without hesitation, she tossed the book into the brazier. She watched helplessly as the flames gradually spread, slowly engulfing the book until it turned to ashes…
"Alas, what a pity!" Su Nuannuan murmured to herself, "The original owner of this body never had the chance to open this box and explore its contents before she passed away. Fortunately, I have opened the book box and seen this book now, so it's not too late!" After saying that, she turned and left the brazier, but her heart remained unsettled for a long time.
This senior was originally a prominent figure living in another time and space, possessing multiple enviable identities. However, fate is fickle, and a sudden accident transported him to this completely unfamiliar world. Even more unfortunately, he possessed the body of an old, frail beggar who made a living by begging. Despite his vast knowledge and exceptional talent, he was completely unable to utilize his abilities due to the limitations of this aged and weak body.
In this world where power reigns supreme, anything different will arouse suspicion and distrust. If he dares to reveal even the slightest bit of knowledge or skills from another world, he will be met with ruthless imprisonment, reduced to a tool stripped of his human rights, and manipulated at will.
Fortunately, during his arduous life as a beggar, he encountered the young Su Nuannuan. Perhaps out of admiration for the original owner's rare kindness, or perhaps it was a preordained fate, he cautiously revealed some of his hidden talents to her. It was this unintentional glimpse of wisdom that captivated the intelligent and perceptive Su Nuannuan.
Through Su Nuannuan's introduction, he was able to enter the powerful Zhenguo General's Mansion. From then on, he bid farewell to his days of hardship and hunger, and began to enjoy a stable life free from worries about food and clothing. As time went by, he gradually adapted to and integrated into his new environment.
It's worth mentioning that he taught the original owner of English, but not any other knowledge. Instead, he quietly compiled all his lifelong learning and understanding into books and placed them in a box. Over time, the box filled with numerous untitled and precious books. These books not only recorded his past knowledge and experience but also embodied his thoughts and insights about two different worlds.
Later, when he left, he found his way home through the power of the Zhenguo General's Mansion, so when he left, he gave this box of books to Su Nuannuan at that time.
Su Nuannuan looked at the ashes in the charcoal brazier and murmured softly, "I want to go home too..."
Unlike her senior, Su Nuannuan was filled with uncertainty about whether she could return to her original place. After all, she already had attachments she couldn't let go of in this unfamiliar world, while her senior didn't have such ties.
Slowly turning her head, Su Nuannuan looked at the whole box of books again and fell into deep thought. To her, these books were as precious as a gift from heaven, but sometimes she felt that they hadn't brought her much real help.
She was just an imperial concubine; she didn't need any great wisdom, really.
She shook her head vigorously, as if trying to shake all the chaotic and complicated thoughts out of her mind. Then, Su Nuannuan took a deep breath and reached into the book box, pulling out another book. When she saw the contents of the book, a joyful smile instantly bloomed on her face.
"Haha, this is great! The gift for my second brother is finally settled!" Su Nuannuan thought to herself with a big smile.
It turns out that what had been troubling Su Nuannuan all along was how to successfully teach her second brother English. Now, she'd found a ready-made textbook, complete with pronunciation tips! If she could just teach him Chinese Pinyin first, learning English would be much easier.
Thinking of this, Su Nuannuan could no longer contain her excitement. She quickly put down the English book in her hand, squatted down, and began to frantically search through the book box.
Sure enough, she actually found it, and it was written in great detail. Su Nuannuan was overjoyed, as this meant she wouldn't have to painstakingly write it herself.
Su Nuannuan carefully placed the Chinese pinyin book on the table, then picked up a thick English book next to it and gently stacked them together. Afterward, she rummaged through the drawer and found a piece of wrapping paper.
Su Nuannuan flattened the wrapping paper, put the two books inside, and quickly packed them up.
After packing it up, Su Nuannuan softly called out, "Tingfeng."
Almost simultaneously, a reply came: "Your subordinate is here." Immediately afterward, a figure appeared in the room like a ghost. It was Tingfeng. He knelt on one knee, respectfully bowed to Su Nuannuan, and said, "What are your orders, Master?"
Su Nuannuan nodded slightly, pointed to the two books that had just been wrapped on the table, and said slowly, "Send these to the second young master of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, and say that they are a gift from me. Remember, you must hand them to him personally."
"Yes." Tingfeng responded and stood up.