In the first year, A Yuan found a little blind boy in war-torn Cangzhou. The boy had soft, fair skin and wore fine silk. He was obviously the son of a wealthy family.
In the second year, no noble benefactor came looking for the boy. A Yuan wanted to leave him behind and go on alone, but at the last moment, her heart softened.
In the third year, the little blind boy began telling fortunes, and A Yuan finally had enough to eat. She was glad she hadn't picked him up for nothing.
In the sixth year, a young lady from a wealthy family took a fancy to the little blind boy's handsome face and wanted him as her husband. For ten taels of silver, A Yuan sold him.
"I've checked her out for you. The young lady is beautiful and kindhearted. You won't be losing out by marrying her."
The blind boy said nothing. He only listened quietly to A Yuan's light footsteps as she walked away.
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In the eighth year, A Yuan had nowhere else to turn, and she ran into the blind boy again. His eyes had been cured. Just as she had thought, he was the son of a wealthy family. He had land, a mansion, and a fiancée as beautiful as a heavenly maiden.
A Yuan smiled and congratulated him, thinking that she would be able to eat her fill again. The blind boy really was her lucky star.
"Do you still need a maid?"
"Be my concubine, or get lost."
"What do concubines get to eat?"
"Do you have a heart?"
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In the tenth year, fate took another turn, and the blind boy's family fell into ruin once more.
The blind boy gave A Yuan ten taels of silver and said, "Get lost. I have nothing left."
A Yuan: "I don't believe you. If I stick with you, I'll definitely get something to eat."
After ten years, Pei Ji finally understood. A Yuan didn't care about people, only food. To keep this heartless person from leaving him behind, he begged, stole, became a bandit in the mountains, and even raised a rebellion. No matter what, he had to earn enough to keep her by his side for a lifetime.
Theme: Survival
