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Chapter 21 The Hardworking Ancient Woman

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"Back then, the 'Empress Xiuyan' was famous for her unparalleled resourcefulness. She had a pair of heavenly feet. Also, Princess Zhenning, the daughter of Empress Xiuyan, assisted her elder brother in founding the country and led an army of [-] to fight north and south, destroying Northern Hebei, and Pingnan. Chu, regained the great mountains and rivers, and now we have an unprecedentedly vast territory in our country of Liang. She is also a pair of heavenly feet. Princess Zhenning is extremely protective of women's rights. Without her, I am afraid that the women of Liang State will still be bound in the same way as the women of the previous dynasty. In the boudoir, you are not allowed to go to the street, you are not allowed to go to school. Old ancestor, Ting'er is not willing to be a dodder flower that people protect and protect. I want to be like Princess Zhenning. Even if I can't open up territories, I can still learn to ride and shoot To serve the country, well, with bound feet, how can I learn to ride and shoot?"

Ruan Yunting racked her brains to come up with such an excuse. When she spoke, she beamed with joy and was very serious. She even waved her small fist when she talked about Princess Zhenning's bravery.

Ever since the old lady heard the word "Xiuyan Niangniang", her expression became solemn, and when she said "Princess Zhenning", her eyes became softer than ever.

"Tinger, come."

The old lady stretched out her hand to Ruan Yunting.

Ruan Yunting quickly put her skirt on the Ruyi pile, took the old lady's hand, and sat on the footrest knowingly, seizing the opportunity to act like a baby, smiling sweetly, and her voice was even sweeter:

"Ancestor."

"Hey, it's good that Ting'er has the heart to serve the country." The old lady said: "But after Princess Zhenning helped the great grandfather conquer the country, she started a life of husband and son. Do her like that?"

Ruan Yunting pursed her lips, "I can, old ancestor."

The old lady rubbed her head, and said: "Besides, who said that a woman cannot serve the country if her feet are bound? If her feet are bound, the country must also serve her. These two things are not in conflict at all. Han Bin's family."

"Old lady." Han Bin's family smiled and looked at Ruan Yunting, only to think that Miss Ruan was getting cuter.

The old lady smiled happily and said, "Are you ready? Then take Ting'er."

"Yes."

Ruan Yunting's originally red face suddenly turned white: "Old ancestor..."

"Go, it's for your own good too."

"But……"

"Go."

The old lady's attitude was resolute, and her face sank slightly, which made Ruan Yunting unable to tell the difference anymore. She couldn't act coquettishly, and definitely couldn't do head-to-head.

Ruan Yunting's thoughts changed, and she stood up and saluted obediently: "The ancestor loves Ting'er, and Ting'er knows it. I will go with Mother Han." After saying that, she bowed to the strange young man again, bowing her head After taking a few steps back, he turned around and went down with Han Bin's family when he was in front of the screen.

The old lady and the young man looked at each other, remembering Ruan Yunting's cute appearance just now, they both smiled again.

"Nephew, that's the granddaughter I just told you about."

"She's a lot of fun."

"Yeah, I'm still going to trouble my nephew..."

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In the middle of the west, Han Bin's family moved Ruan Yunting to sit down, and ordered the little girl to bring up the things that had been prepared in advance.Six ten-foot starched cloth tapes, needle and thread, cotton, small scissors for manicure, alum, flat cloth shoes...

Looking at the items, Ruan Yunting felt cold sweat on her back, and she was thinking about how she could save herself.

Not long after, another little maid came in with a wooden basin, filled it with hot and cold water, and adjusted the temperature to a slightly higher temperature.

"Mother Han, the water is ready."

Han Bin's family pulled Ruan Yunting up with a smile, and said, "Miss Ruan, come, soak your feet first."

"Yeah." Ruan Yunting lifted up her cotton skirt, and naturally a little girl came up and rolled up her trousers and took off her cloth socks, revealing a pair of white and beautiful feet. Ruan Yunting's skin is very good, and the shape of her feet is delicate. The nails are neatly trimmed and have a shiny and healthy luster.

Such a pair of feet will soon turn into meat dumplings.Ruan Yunting bit her lower lip, suddenly had an idea.Obediently, he dipped his feet into the hot water.She raised her head, blinked her big misty eyes and asked obediently, "Mother Han, what should I do after soaking my feet?"

Seeing her like this, Han Bin's family couldn't bear it even more, and sighed that a woman's fate is really not up to her own decision, it's all fate.After adjusting his mood, he smiled and said:
"Miss Ruan, don't be afraid, your bones have already formed, and I'm afraid you won't be able to wrap these lotus feet in a year or so. Let's try wrapping them today first."

"Thank you, Mother Han, for your trouble." Ruan Yunting smiled gratefully.

Han Bin's family felt sorry for her more and nodded with a smile.

After the feet were cleaned, the servant girl took a clean towel and wiped them off for her.Mother Han sat down beside her and massaged Ruan Yunting's feet. While her feet were still warm, she twisted the other four toes except the thumb toward the sole of the foot.Mother Han didn't use too much force, nor did she forcefully break her toes, she just bent them as much as possible, then sprinkled alum in the crevices between the toes, and wrapped them with cloth tape.

"This foot binding is the most taboo to be impatient. Let's take your time, let your feet get used to the restraint, and then bind it tightly after a month or so."

"Yes, thank you, Mama Han." Actually, my feet don't hurt now, probably only when I'm walking.

With quick hands and feet, Han Bin's family wrapped up Ruan Yunting's feet and sewed up the cloth strips with needles and threads, and finally took the pair of small shoes for Ruan Yunting to wear.

"Okay, Miss Ruan, try to walk a few steps."

Being supported by the maid from left to right, Ruan Yunting felt a strong discomfort as soon as she stood upright.Walking with hunched toes and wearing a pair of tight shoes, how good would it be?
Taking a step, her body couldn't help shaking, and Ruan Yunting was sweating after only a few steps.She made up her mind and saw that there were no sharp edges around her. She pretended to be unable to support herself, and fell to the ground with a crooked body. She overturned the wooden basin with her hands, and the water in it spilled all over the floor, making it wet. sleeves.

"Oh, Miss Ruan!"

The servant girl hurried to help.

Han Bin's family supported her distressedly, and scolded: "I asked you to help the girl, what are you doing!"

The servant girl shrank her neck from being reprimanded, and she slandered in her heart that she worked with Han Bin's family to help Ruan Yunting up.

Ruan Yunting's eyes were red, and she looked like she was about to cry and was still holding back, "Mother Han, it's my own carelessness not to do their business. Well, just get acquainted with it for a few days."

Seeing her so sensible, Han Bin's family felt even more distressed, and nodded to help her walk personally.

There is no need to pretend that it hurts, and the toe is not broken, so it will definitely not be easy to walk like this.Ruan Yunting's face turned pale before she had a cup of tea.Han Bin's family couldn't stand it anymore, so they asked Ruan Yunting to sit down and rest, "Miss Ruan, Madam Cao will be here later, and I will be back and forth with the old lady, you can rest here, so as not to rush back to Jingsi Garden There is still a lot to go.”

Ruan Yunting nodded gratefully: "Thank you, Mother Han." But she was laughing inwardly, she thought that the nurse would come tomorrow, and she would have to bear it for a while, she never thought that she would be able to remove these rags today.

(End of this chapter)