Chapter 265

"..." Xiao Hei paused for two seconds: "Lady Xiao, perhaps you don't know that clearly..."

"Even my lord, although he goes against the imperial court, still operates within the system under the imperial court's rule when it comes to doing business."

"It's normal to have some taboos."

Fan Xiaoxiao sighed inwardly; Xiao Hei's idea was correct.

But she was a time traveler, even if the book wasn't finished when she transmigrated.

It was easy to imagine that the imperial court was doomed to collapse in the end.

When she made this decision, she never even considered negotiating with the imperial court.

"Don't worry, someone will naturally pay for our stuff."

That's the source of their confidence.

As long as the product is good, there's no need to worry about sales, and you can also improve your chances of gaining favor with the future rulers.

"Alright." Seeing that she looked normal and seemed to have already made up her mind, Xiao Hei didn't say anything more.

...

...

Before nightfall that day, the scouts sent out by Tianshan Village to gather information returned.

To everyone's surprise, with his return, he also brought Gu Zhongtai back with him.

"..." Fan Xiaoxiao was a little surprised when she saw her walk into the room.

He has lost a lot of weight.

There were some dark circles under his eyes; it was obvious without asking that he wasn't doing well lately.

Fan Xiaoxiao quickly poured some brewed tea and put it in his palm.

"I have something to say to you privately."

Fan Xiaoxiao thought she would have many questions and many things to say, but when she actually saw him, he was the first to speak.

"Okay." She nodded to Xiao Hei and the others beside her.

After everyone left, she patted the chair next to her that was padded with animal hide: "Sit down and let's talk?"

Gu Zhongtai did not sit down, but walked up to her with a serious expression: "Xiahou came with me to see the inscription."

Fan Xiaoxiao was startled.

It's here!

It's the flavor of the story!

Xiahou is the male protagonist of the book and the senior disciple of the Tianshan Sect. Even if Gu Chongtai didn't say it, she knew that if he went there, clues would definitely appear.

"And then?" she asked impatiently.

At such a critical moment, Gu Zhongtai did not stay on the front line, but chose to come here to talk to her face to face.

The matter being discussed is certainly more important than the war with the imperial court.

"There were some words hidden in the inscription. Xiahou accidentally discovered the pattern, and then... he dug out a brocade box under the stone tablet."

"The box didn't contain any clues to treasure, but rather a well-preserved silk scroll."

Gu Zhongtai recounted the story in detail.

The last few sentences are particularly brief.

It roughly means that the current emperor is not of the previous emperor's bloodline, but was a stolen dragon switched with a phoenix!

And inside the box containing the silk scroll was more important evidence.

Once this matter is exposed, the world will surely descend into chaos!

This era values ​​orthodoxy and destiny, and countless people will use these to rise up in rebellion.

The important thing is that the old emperor actually came in person this time!!!

"No wonder...no wonder the rumors say that this treasure contains something powerful enough to shake the very foundations of the world!"

Because the plot wasn't finished yet, even Fan Xiaoxiao, who had transmigrated into the book, almost thought that the treasure contained wealth or treasures like the Wumu Legacy and military strategies.

"So now, what have you decided to do?" Fan Xiaoxiao was very worried.

This box was practically the emperor's Achilles' heel.

He must have known roughly what the treasure contained, otherwise he wouldn't have needed to personally lead the expedition.

"The emperor will not withdraw his troops, and he may very well destroy you at the cost of lives."

"That box is a target; whoever gets it will be attacked to death!"

Fan Xiaoxiao was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

"No matter how solid the evidence is, if no one stands up to uphold justice, it's worthless!"

"You'd better leave the Tianshan Sect as soon as possible! This matter is beyond our control."

No one is likely to step forward and carry the flag.

Gu Chongtai held a warm cup of tea in his hands and quietly watched her pace anxiously.

After a while, when she turned her head, she saw him smiling as he lowered his head and took a sip of water.

"Why aren't you in a hurry...?"

Fan Xiaoxiao was speechless. The treasure wasn't gold and silver; it was just the truth, and it couldn't possibly make him a powerful and well-equipped army.

"Xiaoxiao, I haven't finished speaking yet."

"..."

Seeing her glaring at him, Gu Zhongtai coughed lightly and softened his tone slightly: "Although it seems like a useless thing, the person who left this treasure must have known that they might encounter such a situation."

"So there's another treasure that can help us set things right."

"What is it?!"

Gu Zhongtai said, "A thumb ring."

"A thumb ring lost from the palace, symbolizing imperial power."

"With it, one can command those who come to the aid of the king."

Fan Xiaoxiao suddenly realized.

I reckon this thumb ring is similar to an ancient jade seal.

but--

"So, if I get the ring, will I be accepted and able to overthrow the court and rebuild?" she asked.

Fan Xiaoxiao was puzzled. Could an inanimate object really be so magical that once she got it, she could rush to the palace and force the emperor to step down?

If the world's setting is this amazing, then why would she bother with business or research? She could just use it in front of an army and make the enemy surrender.

Fortunately, Gu Zhongtai's answer was not so Platonic: "It is not possible."

"..."

He patiently explained, "Whether it's the thumb ring or evidence of the emperor's illegitimate bloodline, it's all just a matter of principle."

"Having a righteous cause is not enough; you also need your own power, enough to inspire others to join you."

"Humans are made of flesh and blood. How can they knowingly go forward to their deaths when they know there is no chance of winning?"

"That's not about righteousness, that's just stupidity."

"Okay." She had oversimplified things... It really is true that accumulating strength is the only way to go.

"Then, do you know where the thumb ring is?" Fan Xiaoxiao asked.

“I know,” Gu Zhongtai said. “It’s in a walnut.”

He stared intently at Fan Xiaoxiao's face as he said this.

She was taken aback, then immediately realized: "It's... the one I have?"

Gu Zhongtai nodded without hesitation: "Yes."

"..." Oh my god!!!

If you could still farm peacefully before, now you're completely involved.

Fan Xiaoxiao's face was somewhat pale.

"As you guessed," Boss Gu said, "there's no way to avoid it."

"News will inevitably leak out, and that dog emperor will surely rather kill the innocent than let the guilty go free."

"I wanted you to live a peaceful life, but the court will not let you off easily."

"From now on, you can only try to stay by my side as much as possible."

If it were the old Fan Xiaoxiao, she might have been very scared, but now, after experiencing so much, she has made up her mind to stand with Boss Gu and others against the imperial court.

So she didn't panic for long before regaining her composure.

She gritted her teeth and stared intently at Gu Zhongtai: "Wait for me!"

After saying that, he rushed out of the room.

Before long, he took the walnuts that had been put away and stuffed them into Gu Zhongtai's hand.

"This is it."

(End of this chapter)