A Country Girl (Matriarchal Society)

Zhou You is the most doted-on prince in the Great Zhou. Even the Crown Princess has to give him some leeway, and he acts without restraint in front of the Empress, convinced that no one under heaven could ever be worthy of him.

Who knew that one summer, when he went incognito on an outing with his elder sister, the Crown Princess, they would run into assassins, then be captured by bandits while fleeing?

Alas, poor thing. At such a young age, he was about to be a pearl buried in the dust.

But the bandits stumbled into a farmer's field, and when he woke up, the farmer claimed that she had driven them off.

Hmph. What an outrageous boast.

Aside from being pretty, having a unique air about her, and a gentle disposition, the farmer was utterly useless. Her family was so poor you could hear the coins clink in their empty pockets.

"I'm telling you, don't think you can use saving my life to marry into my family. I'd rather bash my head in and die!"

She looked at him in confusion. "Oh."

After spending time together, he realized the farmer wasn't completely useless. At the very least, her cooking was the best in the world, the fruit she grew was rarely seen anywhere else, and even the fish she raised seemed remarkably intelligent.

Well, she was healthy, capable, good-tempered, and smart. He supposed he could reluctantly find her an official post.

Later, he dragged her back to the capital, all fidgety and "unwilling," and steeled himself to take her to "meet the family."

"My family is very rich, richer than you can imagine. We have power and influence, too. Don't get nervous. Just do as I say."

"All right."

"There are a lot of people in my family, and a lot of rules. You'll have to put up with it for a few days. I'll do my best to work things out, and one day we'll be able to move out."

"All right."

"I have a great-grandmother. She once cultivated immortality, and they say she witnessed a battle between immortals. She's incredibly long-lived, powerful enough to cover the sky, and so high-minded she looks down on everyone. If she gives you a hard time, don't feel wronged. I'll risk all my dignity to plead your case. If she sends someone to kill you, I'll elope with you!"

"All right."

Zhou You tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep. At last, the day came for the farmer girl to meet the Empress.

In the Golden Throne Hall, she strolled forward at her own pace and stood casually.

Everyone thought that, as a mere farmer, she was so frightened she could barely walk and didn't know where to stand. They laughed at her for overestimating herself and thinking she could marry a prince.

Suddenly, the retired Empress, who never gave anyone in the hall so much as a glance, shakily stood up and called out, "Senior Sister?"

Zhou You: ????

#After my senior sister slew gods and demons, she said she wanted to rest and ended up cultivating my great-grandson#

#--My great-grandmother witnessed a battle between immortals. --Oh, I was one of those immortals#

Cover artist: Xiao Leng

(The novel is told from the female protagonist's perspective. The title may change. Blurb written on 2024.7.19, revised on 2025.5.23 and saved as a screenshot. Plagiarism will be pursued.)

Theme: You can't judge people by appearances