Granny Cen nodded, understanding dawning on her. How could Xiang Yi possibly know that Shan Gu Dao was investigating Nan Yin'er without informing them? It was time to tell him everything.
Granny Qin sighed and looked at the bewildered Li Lianhua, saying, "Back then, my old ghost Qi Mushan and your father were close friends. Originally, the Li family lived together in the south."
One day, in an attempt to save someone, I offended the local bandits, and that night I was attacked by them. After learning this terrible news, Qi Mushan and I searched everywhere for you and your brother, but unfortunately, by the time we found them, Xiangxian had already died of illness..."
"There was a beggar with you at the time, Shan Gudao. He had a fever and amnesia and didn't remember anything from before. We took pity on him and brought him back to Yunyin Mountain."
Granny Qin glanced at Li Lianhua's face and continued, "Now that you're older, there are some things I should tell you. It's not good to keep it from you. You are actually a descendant of Consort Xuan, a member of the Southern Yin royal family."
Seeing that Li Lianhua remained calm even after hearing this important news, he couldn't help but feel gratified. He had to admit that the old man's apprentice was far more outstanding than the one he had taught.
“Master’s wife, I dreamt about you a while ago. Although I couldn’t see your face clearly in the dream, I felt very close to you just by looking at you, and I couldn’t help but want to get closer. I’m afraid… my brother misses me too.”
I also remember that my brother's jade pendant was found on my senior brother. Could my master's wife's jade pendant be connected to Nan Yin?
It wasn't that Li Lianhua wanted to fabricate such a lie; he simply didn't know how to tell the truth. Knowing he had an older brother, he always hated himself for not remembering him.
But they forgot that they were still very young at that time and didn't remember anything. Even if they did remember, how much could they remember?
Now, the word "senior brother" feels quite strange to me; it's gotten to the point where I can't bring myself to say it.
Granny Qin exclaimed in surprise, "You dreamt of Xiangxian!"
They hadn't mentioned that Xiang Yi had an older brother because he was too young to remember. Furthermore, the Southern Yin royal family's status was so significant; if the emperor knew that a member of the Southern Yin royal bloodline had become so powerful, how could he possibly remain calm?
If that happens, Xiang Yi will be in danger! It's better to keep this a secret; as long as they don't say anything, who else will know?
Now, Xiang Yi is reminded of the jade pendant. The fact that Xiang Xian's jade pendant appeared on Shan Gu Dao's body suggests that Xiang Xian knew he was incapable and thus entrusted Xiang Yi to him.
That jade pendant is probably an identity document!
Thinking of this, Granny Qin's face turned serious, and she slammed her hand heavily on the table, making a loud "smack!"
But then he remembered that with Shan Gudao's death, the matter had reached a dead end. If someone with malicious intent found the jade pendant and used it, there was no guarantee that bloodshed wouldn't erupt in the martial world.
"Xiangyi, this matter is of utmost importance. If you encounter it, you must be extremely careful!" Qin Po swore upon her death at Qimu Mountain that she would never leave Yunyin Mountain again. Xiangyi still needs to find my Forget-River Flower to cure the poison of the Jade Tea.
She had no idea what would happen next, so she could only remind him again.
Li Lianhua knew this, and immediately replied, "I understand."
Then Granny Qin went into the room and took out a map, handing it over: "Xiangyi, my husband and I erected a monument for Xiangxian. He needs a place to rest. If you miss him, go and take a look. Follow the map and you'll find him."
After finishing her speech, Granny Qin felt a little tired and went back to her room to rest. Li Lianhua also took the blueprint and went back; he was determined to go no matter what.
As soon as he opened the door, he saw Li Lianxin sitting in his room, with the fox spirit nestled obediently at her feet. Seeing him return, Li Lianxin immediately rushed over, "You're back! What's this?"
Li Lianxin looked at the scroll in his hand and handed it to her, saying, "My master's wife told me that I have an older brother named Li Xiangxian. If you follow the route on this scroll, you can find the monument they erected for my brother."
Li Lianxin was stunned. [I didn't expect my master's wife to tell Lianhua about this so quickly. It's fortunate I came back this time, otherwise I would have had to wait until the finale.]
When do you plan to go?
"Tomorrow, it's getting late today. It will take some time to make the trip, and we still need to prepare some things."
After thinking for a moment, Li Lianhua continued, "My master's wife said that my brother and I are of royal blood from the Southern Yin Dynasty, but I never expected that my senior brother would investigate this matter."
Li Lianhua acted so honestly and innocently, as if he knew nothing at all, that Li Lianxin couldn't help but be speechless. No wonder he had never suspected anything.
He doesn't look very bright. But when it comes to solving cases, he has an extraordinary talent.
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