Chapter 36: Secret Treasures and Wonders
Yin Chuan actually didn't like Lin Lang introducing him as the "Canal Detective" because everyone just called him the "Canal Thief." It was embarrassing to label him a thief. So Yin Chuan quickly brought the topic back to the topic, "Miss Luo, could you tell us more about the treasure you're looking for?"
"Okay, I'll reveal some inside information to you." Luo Mei put the gun back on his waist, sat on the chair, and began to talk. "Where should I start? You know the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Chongba, right? Also known as Zhu Yuanzhang. He was a monk, a beggar, and a cattle herder for a wealthy family. At the end of the Yuan Dynasty, he joined the uprising of the Red Turban Army. Not many years later, he ascended the throne and established the Ming Dynasty. Have you ever thought about how Zhu Chongba, who came from such a low-income family, could build such a great foundation in such a short time? Not to mention the storyteller's fabrication of the Seven Heroes of Luanshi Mountain, there is actually another A crucial figure played a crucial role in his rise to power: Shen Wansan, then the richest man in the world and known as the 'King of Jiangnan.' Without his financial support, Zhu Yuanzhang's rapid rise to power would have been impossible. Shen Wansan's wealth was said to be enough to support tens of millions of refugees from north to south during the war for thirty years. But how did he amass such untold wealth? It was because the Shen family possessed a rare treasure, a legendary cornucopia. This treasure was said to possess the magical power of one begetting two, two begetting four, four begetting eight... This magical method guaranteed the Shen family's inexhaustible wealth.
"Stop!" Du Yunzhang interrupted her abruptly. "It's already this day and age, and you still believe in those unreliable legends? A cornucopia? That kind of thing only appears in mythical stories!"
Luo Mei rolled her eyes at Du Yunzhang, "You know shit! How could I not know that the Cornucopia couldn't possibly exist? I haven't even finished what I'm saying, why are you so anxious?"
Yin Chuan quickly tried to smooth things over, "Old Du, let him finish his words! Miss Luo, please continue."
"Of course I know that the cornucopia doesn't really exist, but I do know where Shen Wansan's tomb is. Let's get back to the present. Du Yunzhang, do you know what my current identity is?"
"What identity? What else could it be? A tomb raider." Du Yunzhang said with disdain.
"Hmph, you really have no taste. Look at my outfit, do I look like a tomb robber?" Luo Mei waved his wide cuffs.
"So what is your current status?"
"As for me, I'm married now. I'm the third concubine of the Lan Mansion in Guojiaying, south of Beijing."
"Oh...ah?" Du Yunzhang was suddenly shocked. "You...you...how could you become someone else's concubine? This is too...too..."
"Why can't I marry someone and be his concubine? What? Are you jealous?" Luo Mei asked back with a complicated expression.
Yin Chuan frowned, as if remembering something. "Wait, wait, wait, the Lan Mansion in Guojiaying, south of Beijing? You're not talking about the eunuch Lan who served Empress Dowager Cixi in the Forbidden City, are you?"
As soon as he said this, Du Yunzhang's face suddenly turned from red to blue, and then from blue to purple. He couldn't help but shout angrily, "Luo Mei, are you crazy? Why are you serving a eunuch as a concubine?"
"Why? Who do I want to marry or become a concubine for? Do you think you should care?"
"You..." Du Yunzhang was so furious that he couldn't speak. He simply stomped his foot, pushed the door open, and stormed out. However, Linlang, standing nearby, could see that Luo Mei's expression was both relieved and a little distressed when she saw Du Yunzhang leave angrily, but the emotion was fleeting.
"This guy is still so self-righteous!" Luo Mei muttered.
"Miss Luo... Oh no, I should call you Third Concubine," Yin Chuan ignored Du Yunzhang's loss of composure and continued to ask, "You just said that you have a clue about Shen Wansan's tomb. Is it related to your marriage to Lan... Master Lan?"
"That's right. I got the news about Shen Wansan's tomb from Master Lan. If I hadn't committed myself to marry him, how would I have heard such a shocking secret? In fact, even if there wasn't the legendary treasure of the cornucopia, he was the richest man in the world at that time. How could there be no good things in his tomb? No one would believe it!"
"In that case, Third Concubine..."
"Don't call me the Third Concubine. It makes me uncomfortable." Luo Mei corrected impatiently.
"Uh...Okay, Miss Luo, are you looking for Du Yunzhang this time just to rob Shen Wansan's tomb together? Does Master Lan know what you are going to do?"
"That old man... uh... Master Lan naturally knows about this, which is why he took me in as his concubine. What else could a person with six flaws take in as a concubine for? Isn't it just because I have the ability to dig up graves and rob tombs? This time, he naturally has to follow me."
"So where is he now?"
"As you know, the area around the Grand Canal has been quite turbulent lately, with frequent clashes between the northern and southern armies. He didn't dare show up in public, so he hid in the Jianghuai Governor's Mansion, where he's definitely safe. But if we were to go dig up graves and rob tombs, he'd definitely follow us. I came to Du Yunzhang just to increase my chances. But judging by his current behavior..." Luo Mei glanced at the wide-open doors, "I guess we'll be back empty-handed."
Unexpectedly, Yin Chuan slammed the table and said, "Okay, as his closest friend, I'll make the decision for him and go with you!"
"Can you be his master?" Luo Mei looked at Yin Chuan doubtfully.
"He will definitely listen to me, you can rest assured about this matter. But I have a condition."
"What conditions?"
"You have to get this Master Lan to join the Cao Gang here, then I will convince Du Yunzhang to go with you."
"This..." Luo Mei seemed a little embarrassed, "You want to see Master Lan? Why?"
"Don't worry about that. If you don't agree to my terms, then forget it. Not only will I not persuade Du Yunzhang to go, but I might even ruin your plans. You decide."
Luo Mei was angry and helpless. After thinking for a moment, he nodded, "Okay, I promise you. As long as you can convince Du Yunzhang, I will arrange for Master Lan to come here. You just wait for my news."
After she left, Linlang asked Yin Chuan in confusion, "Why did you insist on having that Eunuch Lan come here? Is there something special you're considering?"
Yin Chuan whispered, "Remember that time when Guo Jiaying helped Eunuch Lan retrieve the Broken Golden Buddha? Until the very end, we never imagined that Eunuch Lan had already seen through the Fengzi Sect's deception, but why did he deliberately fall for it? The thing left by the Lan Mansion's housekeeper had the word 'Fu' on it, which the organization deliberately let me see. It shows that Eunuch Lan must have a close relationship with the organization. Is it just a coincidence that we met him again this time? I think they must have some hidden conspiracy here. Instead of passively fighting, why not take the initiative? Let's see what shameful things they are up to! If Du Yunzhang goes with them, maybe he can find out a lot of information about the organization."
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