The old emperor stared at the incomplete map with joy in his eyes.
He is now sixty years old. His health is not as good as before. He can feel many things. He is really powerless.
Looking at the vast empire he had conquered with his own hands, he really didn't want to let go. If possible, he really wanted to live for a few more decades.
However, as the ancients said, it is rare for a person to live to be sixty. He doesn't have much time left.
But this map gave him hope again.
He held the map tightly for a long time before he looked up and said.
"You secret guards, take half of it. Find the rest for me."
"Zheng Xin, you are in charge of this matter."
Zheng Xin was stunned, "But, Your Majesty, your safety..."
The old emperor waved his hand, "From tomorrow on, the deputy commander of the secret guards, Pan Chen, will be responsible for my safety! You will be responsible for the map!"
Zheng Xin frowned and said that he could not disobey the old emperor's order, so he could only nod and agree.
"I want you to find all the maps within one year."
Zheng Xin lowered his head and clasped his hands. "Yes, I obey your command!"
The old emperor narrowed his eyes at him and said, "Don't let me down. Also, don't let anyone know. Not even the crown prince or the eldest grandson."
"Yes, Your Majesty! I swear not to mention this to anyone."
The old emperor nodded in satisfaction and looked at Zheng Xin.
"There are some things you don't understand! Forget it, back off!"
Zheng Xin was slightly stunned, but still retreated respectfully.
Not long after, Eunuch Lian pushed the door open and came in, holding a sign for the concubines in the harem, with Concubine Lin on the top.
He walked up to the old emperor and happened to catch a glimpse of the box containing the map, and also saw the old, yellowed cloth inside.
Although I didn't see the specific content, I still kept it in my mind.
When the old emperor saw him coming, he casually closed the lid of the box.
"What's up?"
Eunuch Lian's eyes flickered slightly, but he looked calm and composed. He smiled and quickly held up the names of the concubines in the harem.
"Your Majesty, you must have someone to sleep with you tonight! Concubine Lin was worried that you didn't eat well at the palace banquet, so she specially prepared some porridge and side dishes in her palace!"
The old emperor glanced at the signs and waved his hand.
"Take it down. I will sleep here tonight."
"Go and tell Concubine Lin as well."
Eunuch Lian nodded respectfully and retreated.
He went outside and handed the signs to other palace servants. After thinking for a while, he called over a young eunuch and whispered something to him.
The young eunuch nodded and left quickly.
In the bedroom, the old emperor lay on the large dragon bed, holding the map in his hand. He tossed and turned, but could not fall asleep.
Later, he simply got up and studied the map carefully under the candlelight.
When he was young, he was a beggar and traveled all over the country. He had been to almost every place in the Great Sheng Dynasty. But he could not tell where the place on the map was.
The old emperor thought, it seems that only by collecting all the maps can he know the location.
Otherwise, the place where the treasure is hidden is not within the territory of the Great Sheng Dynasty at all.
The old emperor frowned, hoping that Zheng Xin could find the remaining pictures quickly. Otherwise, he was afraid that he would not be able to wait until then!
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On the other side, Hua Changjue and his friends returned home and asked Rong Mama to carry Hua Qingqing to the main courtyard to sleep first.
Hua Changjue, Jiang, Hua Lingxuan, Hua Lingyi, Hua Wanru and Liu went to the study together to discuss things.
After the door was closed, An Yi and An Er stood guard outside.
Hua Changjue said with some excitement.
"The future wise leader has been determined. It is His Royal Highness Prince Yan."
Several people were shocked and couldn't believe it.
"How is this possible?" Hua Lingxuan asked in surprise, "The Prince of Yan is fourth in the list, but even without the Crown Prince, there are still the Prince of Liang and the Prince of Qi! It feels like it won't be the Prince of Yan's turn."
"Yes, until now! The Prince of Yan doesn't even have a queen and a legitimate son... This is impossible!" Hua Lingyi was also a little unconvinced.
"He has no advantage either! The Prince of Yan is not the Queen's son! Although the Prince of Liang and the Prince of Qi are not the Queen's sons, they were also raised under the Queen's name when they were young, so they can be considered half-legitimate sons."
Jiang also said, "The King of Liang and the King of Qi both have fiefs, but they stay in Bianjing City all year round! It shows that the old emperor also values them very much! The princes of the King of Liang and the King of Qi are also valued by the old emperor!"
"And the Prince of Yan was sent to a fiefdom by the old emperor when he was still very young! Even his original princess was a woman from the north whom he found himself and was appointed princess by himself! This shows how little the old emperor valued him!"
"If it weren't for his outstanding military achievements, he would probably still be a invisible person in the royal family!"
Hua Wanru frowned and looked at Hua Changjue, avoiding these questions and asking directly. "Is it Sister Qingqing who thought of this?"
Everyone was stunned and looked at Hua Changjue.
Hua Changjue sighed and nodded.
"Tonight, I held Qingqing in my arms and walked to the front! Next to me was the King of Yan!"
"Qingqing is clamoring for King Yan to hold her!"
Everyone was stunned and Jiang covered her face.
"Oh, how embarrassing!"
Hua Changjue laughed dryly. He felt the same way at that time. His little daughter was just too weak to get up early. If she wasn't such a powerful person, she would probably ignore him!
"What Qingqing is thinking is that the Prince of Yan will become the wise ruler of the Great Sheng Dynasty! He will be the Emperor of Xincheng! He will also create the prosperous Yong'an Era!"
Several people opened their mouths in surprise!
Throughout the past thousands of years, there have been only a few eras that can be called prosperous.
Does the King of Yan really have the ability and courage to rule the Great Sheng Dynasty and create a prosperous era?
"Qingqing also said that after the King of Yan ascends the throne, he will vindicate the Li family."
Hua Wanru held Liu's hand. Her eyes were moistened instantly. "Little sister, do you really think so? So we are finally waiting for this day." She still couldn't believe it!
Liu's pale face was also full of excitement.
"That's great! As long as Prince Yan can vindicate the Li family, I'll do anything for him!"
Jiang patted their hands comfortingly.
"Don't be impatient, the clouds will eventually clear and the moon will appear."
Liu and Hua Wanru nodded, with tears in their eyes.
Hua Lingxuan knew that it was his sister who said that, so there must be no problem. He asked Hua Changjue, "Father, should we secretly support the King of Yan? Give him more conveniences so that he can ascend to the throne."
Hua Changjue was also a little hesitant because he could see that the Prince of Yan did not seem to have any ambitions. He felt that there must be some reason for the Prince of Yan to become the emperor.
If they act rashly, they may end up with the opposite result.
Hua Changjue expressed his concerns.
After hearing this, several people nodded.
"Didn't my father ask me to serve under Prince Yan as a soldier? This can be considered as recognition from Prince Yan!" Hua Lingyi thought.
"Yes, my second brother went to join the army of King Yan. We got on the ship of King Yan in advance."
Hua Lingxuan stroked his chin and said, "If there is anything in the future, my second brother will be more informed in the Yanwang army and will be able to find clues earlier!"
"We have all been rewarded for our military service!"
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