Chapter 572 Luo'er has grown up, and I am deeply gratified.

Li Qingluo, who was quietly watching this scene from a short distance away, turned to look at Duan Rong beside her.

They held a piece of colorful glass in their hands.

It is a rare treasure from the ocean.

As long as you place it in front of you, you can see everything in the darkness, even in the darkest place.

This is the treasure that Duan Rongshi and Li Qing found in the inner chamber of this imperial mausoleum, in a burial chamber that was already filled with countless treasures.

Not only were there these colorful glass pieces, but the mountain of treasures also contained countless other rare gems.

At first, Li Qingluo thought that it was something the Chu Emperor had prepared to be buried with him.

It wasn't until she and Duan Rongshi saw boxes of silk and satin, and even finished clothes, inside that they realized what had happened.

There are elegant and dignified styles, as well as youthful and graceful designs.

It looks like he prepared half of it for his mother.

The other half was given to Duan Rongshi's mother, Consort Zongzheng Qingyue.

Therefore, all the treasures and ornaments in that room were burial items prepared for the late Empress, who was also Duan Rongshi's maternal grandmother and mother.

That room is not easily accessible.

It was because Duan Rongshi knew a bit about mechanisms that the two of them were able to go in and see everything.

Even inside the original imperial tomb chamber, there were four fist-sized luminous pearls.

It was these four luminous pearls that allowed the imperial mausoleum to be clearly visible even with the stone doors closed.

Now, all four luminous pearls have been taken into the burial chamber filled with jewels by Duan Rongshi, which is why Zongzheng Langri woke up as if he were blind.

Seeing Zongzheng Langri wake up like this, Li Qingluo couldn't help but reach out and tightly grasp Duan Rongshi's hand.

She knew that it was time for things to come to an end between her and this tyrant.

"Ah Shi, what exactly are you planning to do?"

The two turned around and walked back to the passage, entered another empty burial chamber, and sat down against the wall.

Before they returned to the imperial mausoleum, everyone else who was supposed to leave had already left.

Jin Hua and her apprentice, Zhang Tingjiu and Yang Qilang, as well as Qingyangzi, had all led everyone, including the corpses of the Prince of Qin and Zongzheng Wuxie, out of the vicinity of the imperial mausoleum.

Only the guards of Prince Su's mansion and the assassins, along with Zongzheng Wuheng, are still outside.

Zongzheng Wuheng had not left yet because Duan Rongshi had asked him to stay for another purpose.

Therefore, now, besides Emperor Chu, only Li Qingluo and Duan Rongshi are present inside the imperial mausoleum.

"The King of Qin and Zongzheng Wuxie have both received their just deserts."

"Should we end everything here in Great Chu?"

Duan Rongshi seemed lost in thought.

It took him a moment to come to his senses after Li Qingluo finished asking her question.

"Luo'er, what did you say?"

Li Qingluo knew that his feelings were complicated.

It's clearly not the right time to discuss this matter further.

She simply tilted her body to the side, rested her head on his knees, and closed her eyes.

Fortunately, because Duan Rongshi was a germaphobe, even in such terrible circumstances, he managed to find some valuables to spread on the ground inside the imperial mausoleum.

So it wasn't too sloppy.

“I said, I barely slept a wink last night.”

"That's why I'm tired."

"Ah Shi, I'll go to sleep now."

"We'll talk about the rest tomorrow."

She reached out and hugged Duan Rongshi's arm, then turned around and quickly fell asleep.

Duan Rongshi gently patted her, and after her breathing became even, he took off his outer robe and covered Li Qingluo with it.

Then he held her hand tightly, closed his eyes, leaned back, and gently closed his eyes as well.

That night, Li Qing slept soundly with a sore back and aching waist.

Although the ground was covered with soft material, the stone floor was too hard, and Li Qingluo struggled to stand up for a long time, holding her back.

She sighed helplessly.

Unexpectedly, in just three years, she had become accustomed to a comfortable and easy life and could no longer endure this kind of hardship.

Li Qingluo quickly got up and looked around.

The room was brightly lit, thanks to a luminous pearl that Duan Rongshi had placed there.

But where is he?

Unable to discern daylight or time within this imperial mausoleum, Li Qingluo could only pick up the luminous pearl and explore the way out.

She first hid the luminous pearl and went back to the tomb to check. After not finding Duan Rongshi, she turned back.

This imperial mausoleum is actually very deep in its construction.

Besides the most spacious burial chamber containing three stone coffins, there are many other burial chambers.

Moreover, the further in you go, the more burial pits you'll find.

The other exit was found in the innermost pit.

When the imperial mausoleum welcomes its master and is completely sealed off, all the mechanisms inside will be activated, and the final entrance will be completely sealed off as well.

Li Qingluo arrived at the innermost room and just then saw Duan Rongshi returning from outside.

"Ashi!"

Upon seeing him, Li Qingluo immediately walked over quickly.

"Is it already daylight outside?"

She vaguely saw a glimmer of light.

Duan Rongshi nodded: "The sun is already high in the sky. Luo'er is sleeping soundly, so I didn't wake you."

"Are you hungry?"

He took out the food he had brought with him.

It's still hot roast chicken and roast potatoes.

Li Qingluo was pleasantly surprised: "There's something delicious."

She tore off a chicken leg and handed it to Duan Rongshi.

Duan Rongshi then grasped her wrist and held the chicken leg to her mouth: "Luo'er, eat first, don't worry about me."

"I don't have much of an appetite."

Duan Rongshi then slowly ate some chicken carcasses.

He gave the chicken drumsticks and wings to Li Qingluo.

Moreover, he even peeled some roasted potato skins for Li Qingluo.

A pair of fair-skinned, well-defined, and powerful hands were now covered in black smears.

Li Qingluo silently gnawed on a chicken leg, and couldn't help but think of the past.

Who would have thought that the Prince Su, who was so noble and picky about everything in the world, would also have such an unpretentious yet considerate side?

The person who used to wipe his fingers clean one by one with a handkerchief after touching anything.

Now even peeling dark, unripe potatoes is something we can do.

Li Qingluo didn't feel any pride or sweetness.

Instead, I felt a pang of sadness and heartache.

So she deliberately touched her stomach and said, "I'm full. Ah Shi, you should eat this chicken leg now, I'm going to go check over there."

Li Qingluo stuffed the other chicken leg, which she was reluctant to eat, into Duan Rongshi's hand, and then walked to the corner.

She had heard the sound of an underground river flowing here long ago.

Sure enough, she found a water source in the corner.

Li Qingluo took out a clean handkerchief from her bosom, then leaned down and lay down.

Seeing her doing such a dangerous thing, Duan Rongshi quickly came over and scooped her up.

"Luo'er, what are you doing?"

"If you want water, I brought a water bag with me."

Duan Rongshi took the water bag off his waist, and Li Qingluo saw it then.

She slapped her forehead: "Look how confused I am."

"But it doesn't matter, as long as the cloth gets wet."

"Ah Shi, hurry up and eat. I'll wipe your hands after you finish."

"I'll make sure to wipe your hands clean!"

As Li Qingluo spoke, she squeezed out the excess water from the handkerchief.

Duan Rongshi looked at her quietly.

For the first time, a blank expression appeared on his face.

Then he looked at the chicken leg that she had shoved into his hand.

My heart was already overflowing with her, but at this moment, I couldn't help but feel more and more of her.

Greed is growing.

More and more happiness.

More and more, an overwhelming surge of love for her grew uncontrollably.

Duan Rongshi: "Come here."

Hold me.

If it weren't for the fact that he was holding a chicken leg in one hand and his other hand was covered in black soot, it would be a different story.

He wouldn't wait for her to hug him anymore.

He had already pulled her into a tight embrace.

Li Qingluo was unaware that her single action had once again melted Duan Rongshi's heart.

But she still obediently came over and reached out her arms to hug him.

“Ashi.”

"Our cooperation this time was pretty seamless, wasn't it?"

"Have I made great progress?"

Are you happy?

Duan Rongshi: "Yes. My Luo'er has grown up, and I am very pleased."

Li Qinglu chuckled.

"Just don't be so moved that you cry."

Duan Rongshi also slightly raised the corners of his lips: "Okay."

"It's okay to cry."

Li Qingluo looked up in shock.

Duan Rongshi gave her a particularly sincere look.

After finishing his meal, Duan Rongshi waited with great enjoyment as Li Qingluo meticulously wiped each of his fingers clean.

Then he tightly held her hand in his own.

"Let's go, come with me to end this absurdity."

Li Qing nodded emphatically: "Yes! Okay!"

It's time for Zongzheng Langri to exact revenge on his mother.

However, when the two of them returned to the tomb, they could not find Zongzheng Langri.

In that corner, Li Qingluo clearly saw him huddled there when she came looking for him.

How could he have disappeared in less than half an hour?

Li Qinglu gestured nervously, "Has he discovered us?"

Duan Rongshi looked at the stone coffin as if he had a premonition.

Li Qingluo quickly gestured again: "You suspect that he found his way into the stone coffin and lay down there?"

Whether it is true or not, a little investigation will tell.

The two of them moved quietly and first reached out to touch the stone coffins on the left and right sides.

However, there was nothing inside the stone coffin!

Finally, Duan Rongshi turned his gaze to the stone coffin in the middle.

The late empress lies in that stone coffin.

She was simply Zongzheng Langri's mother.

She was also Duan Rongshi's maternal grandmother.

Three months ago, he personally helped the Chu Emperor steal the bones of the late empress and placed them intact in this stone coffin.

Could it be...?

However, what is there that Munemasa Ryōji is incapable of doing?

The two immediately considered this possibility and were not too surprised.

Sure enough, the stone coffin in the main position was not closed!

This gap is big enough for an adult to squeeze through.

But when was the stone coffin opened, and how was it opened?

To get a better look inside, Duan Rongshi placed one hand on the lid of the stone coffin and pushed it hard with his internal force.

With a loud 'boom'.

The stone coffin lid slowly slid open.

Li Qingluo was startled when she saw what was inside.

The Chu Emperor was indeed lying inside!

Moreover, he was lying in the arms of the late empress's bones!

He had his eyes closed and didn't react to such a loud noise.

Li Qingluo put down the glass shard and took out the luminous pearl.

Duan Rongshi quickly reached out to check his breathing.

He then asserted, "She must have fainted from hunger."

Li Qingluo: ……

However, seeing him lying in the arms of the late empress's bones, Li Qingluo felt a strange sensation in her heart.

She wasn't pitying him.

I just don't understand, can such a cruel person really still have a little space in his heart to miss his mother and sister so much?