The Twin Sisters Nobody Wanted (2)

The twin sisters walked with the officer toward Zhou Yao's home. When they saw that the man they were going to lived halfway up a remote mountainside, their hearts sank. This man most likely looks down on us sisters.

People who live halfway up a mountain must be very, very poor. We sisters are too petite and frail. Who would want us? At the thought, the two sisters despaired, feeling how unfair fate was. Why did Heaven treat them this way? Once again, the sisters shed tears of sorrow.

Led by a villager, the officer arrived at the gate to Zhou Yao's courtyard.

Then came the sound of knocking. "Knock, knock, knock..."

After the rapid knocking, a voice sounded from inside the courtyard. "Coming... coming..."

Zhou Yao opened the gate and saw an officer and a villager standing outside, with two young women behind them. The two women had their heads lowered.

Zhou Yao smiled and said, "Sir, may I ask what brings you here?"

"Are you Zhou Yao?"

"Yes, sir, I'm Zhou Yao."

The officer said sternly, "Good, you're Zhou Yao. Do you know today is the auspicious day the authorities are handing out wives? Why didn't you go and claim yours?"

"Ah... today is the auspicious day the authorities are handing out wives? So soon? I overslept. I'm terribly sorry, sir. It's all my fault."

"All right... all right... let's not talk about that. There's only one pair of twin sisters left now. See if you want them, and I'll draw up a marriage certificate for the three of you."

"If you don't want these twin sisters, I'll send them straight to the army camp to serve as military prostitutes."

"These sisters have been offered up several times, and not a single man wanted them. This is the last man. In a few days, the sisters will turn sixteen. If they still can't marry this time, they'll be sent straight to the army camp to serve as military prostitutes."

"Oh..." Zhou Yao replied.

Then Zhou Yao looked at the twin sisters behind the officer. Although both sisters had their heads lowered, judging by their petite, frail bodies, if this were a later age, these twin beauties would definitely be sought after.

Petite, dainty, cute, kawaii, and so on. But the two sisters had been born in a different age. In the countryside, there wasn't a single man who would want them.

That was because men all thought the sisters were too thin to do physical labor. With such frail bodies, if they fell ill, money would have to be spent on their treatment. That was a losing bargain, and nobody would make it.

The officer saw Zhou Yao's hesitation and smiled. "Zhou Yao, don't be fooled by how petite these twins are. They're first-rate beauties, and they don't eat much. Most importantly, they can warm your bed at night."

How could the officer not be anxious? If there were women under his charge who hadn't been given to men as wives, he wouldn't get a bonus. If he gave away all the women under his charge, he would get one.

Otherwise, why would the officers bring these women out to the countryside, even delivering them to people's homes? Without a generous bonus, they wouldn't do such backbreaking work. That was why this officer was beside himself with anxiety.

At that moment, Zhou Yao said to the officer, "Sir, may I take a look at the twin sisters?"

"Yes... yes... of course you can. You can not only look, but touch them too. If you're satisfied, just take them home. You can even have your wedding night right away." Hearing Zhou Yao say that, the officer spoke happily.

Zhou Yao walked up to the twin sisters and lifted each sister's chin with a hand. Seeing the twin beauties' faces, Zhou Yao thought, Wow...

What a pair of twin beauties! Those looks, those faces—good heavens!!! Even in a later age, they'd be first-rate beauties.

It's just that the sisters' faces look dirty right now, and they smell a little, so many people can't tell that they're first-rate beauties.

Zhou Yao could see the resentment and hurt in the twin sisters' eyes, though tears were streaming from them.

The twin beauties, meanwhile, looked at Zhou Yao and were struck with awe. This man was truly so handsome, so good-looking, and he had such a fine physique. He looked very strong too.

How wonderful it would be if we could marry him! But... At that thought, the twin sisters' hearts grew bleak.