Boss Fu reached out his hand towards the jade seal, intending to pick it up, but after a while, he withdrew his hand.
Even though he had lived two lifetimes, he didn't dare to pick it up rashly at this moment.
The aura of that imperial seal was simply too powerful.
The lines on the base are perfectly natural from bottom to top, and the color is very warm and lustrous. The jade of the entire seal is free of any impurities.
Although it looks only the size of a fist, you can almost see its former glory as a symbol of supreme power.
It can be said that the jade seal is extraordinary in every aspect, from its craftsmanship to its overall character.
Boss Fu dared not touch him, and Fu Ming and Fu Liang even less so.
Seeing that no one dared to reach out, Fu Wan couldn't suppress her curiosity and boldly and carefully picked it up through the cloth.
Holding it up close allows for a clearer view of the imperial seal's appearance.
It was entirely white, with the lower half being a square jade block of equal length and width.
The upper part looks like a majestic tiger lying down, and from another angle it looks like a lifelike dragon.
The reason why the imperial seal is called "Xi" is that it must have the function of stamping.
So after examining the front side, Fu Wan carefully flipped it over.
Sure enough, there was a circle of patterns and text on the bottom of the jade seal. Fu Wan tried hard to identify them for a long time, and the patterns looked more and more familiar, as if she had seen them somewhere before.
Her mind raced through her memories like a movie playing in her head, and when she finally remembered where she had seen it, her voice trembled with shock.
"By the mandate of Heaven, may your life be long and prosperous?!"
Fu Ming was puzzled. "A-Wan, where did you get that idea from?"
He looked left and right, up and down, but still couldn't figure out the origin of those words.
Fu Wan examined it carefully for a while, her hands constantly gesturing in the air as she recalled it, before nodding emphatically, her face full of affirmation.
"Yes, those are the eight characters. I've seen them in a book."
"These are insect characters, which are different from modern characters, so they are hard to recognize."
Fu Wan carefully put the jade seal down again. "These eight characters are said to have only appeared on the Imperial Seal of the State."
"The Imperial Seal of the State has been missing for a thousand years."
As soon as the phrase "lost for a thousand years" came out, Fu Liang and Fu Ming immediately realized its meaning.
What does it mean to be missing for a thousand years? It means that it is the most precious of all, the most treasured of all treasures.
Calling it a national treasure wouldn't be an exaggeration.
It can be said that for thousands of years, there has probably been no Chinese person who has not been concerned about the whereabouts of this Imperial Seal.
It's important to know that the first owner of this Imperial Seal was Qin Shi Huang, who unified China, and the material used to make it was the legendary He Shi Bi jade.
Even the circle of images and text that Fu Ming hadn't understood was the unique insect and bird script of the Qin Dynasty.
If Fu Wan hadn't accidentally seen the pattern on the bottom of the Imperial Seal of the State, they probably wouldn't recognize this treasure at all.
But how did the Imperial Seal of the State end up here?
As far as Fu Wan knew, the Imperial Seal of the State had been passed down through dynastic changes since Wang Mang usurped the throne. However, during the late Eastern Han Dynasty, due to the chaos caused by eunuchs in the palace, the emperor at the time did not take the Imperial Seal with him when he fled for safety, and it was lost and never found again.
I never expected that Fu Wan would find it at the bottom of the sea.
Fu Wan had no idea where those islanders had obtained the Imperial Seal of the State from, but now she was incredibly grateful that she had found its hiding place.
After all, such a precious national treasure, whether it lies buried at the bottom of the sea or is stolen by thieves, is something no Chinese person wants to see.
"Hey, why is there a chip on one corner of this jade seal?"
Fu Ming looked closely, and when he noticed the dents and scratches on the jade seal, his face was full of heartache.
Although the damaged area has been patched up with a lump of gold, the flaw is still immediately noticeable.
Damn it, this isn't just hitting the imperial seal, it's hitting his heart!
"Wan, is this thing fake?"
If that were true, how could a corner have broken off?
This jade seal was a symbol of power from the moment it was carved, so everyone should treasure it and hide it away!
It has to be enshrined even when it's not in use!
"Don't worry, it's only when it's dented that it's the real Imperial Seal of the State. If it weren't dented, I could be sure it's fake."
Fu Ming was clearly hearing this for the first time, but Boss Fu wholeheartedly agreed with Fu Wan's statement.
"Indeed, I've heard others mention this before. When Wang Mang usurped the throne, he demanded the imperial seal from the Empress Dowager. She threw the seal on the ground, which is why there's this mark."
Fu Wan nodded: "Father, I saw this in a book too."
Seeing that Fu Wan and Boss Fu were convinced of the authenticity of the Imperial Seal of the State, Fu Ming and Fu Liang naturally believed that it was real as well.
So those islanders might be looking for this thing and gold at the bottom of the sea!
"Dad, why don't we take this directly to the camp when we get back to the dock?"
The imperial seal was too precious for Fu Wan to bring home.
Not to mention that this thing is too valuable and I wouldn't be able to sleep at night if I brought it back, I would be a sinner for all time if I accidentally bumped or bumped into it.
They might still be sinners recorded in history books!
Just thinking about it makes Fu Wan's scalp tingle.
So it would be better to send it to the camp as soon as possible after returning. In case there were Japanese spies in the village, the camp's troops could be his support.
"Okay, I agree with Awan's suggestion."
"And as you just said, there are dozens of boxes down there. We'll have to report that and get the higher-ups to send people to retrieve them."
The Imperial Seal of the State was indeed precious, but it was also a hot potato; holding it in one's hands might bring about a deadly disaster.
If they were all so apprehensive, then Ye Xiaocui, who was even more timid, must have been even more so.
So it would be better to bring the supplies and deliver them directly to the camp from the beginning.
Moreover, Fu Wan's ability to find the Imperial Seal of the State so smoothly is undoubtedly due to the blessing of the Goddess Mazu, who allowed this object to reappear in the light of day and no longer have to be buried at the bottom of the sea.
"Alright, that's settled then. We'll hand over the imperial seal, and we'll forget about these gold bars tied with waterweeds. After all, they don't have any boxes or markings. Consider them our reward for this voyage!"
Although Fu Ming agreed to report everything below and escort the imperial seal to the camp, it didn't mean he was doing all the work for free.
In this world, everyone looks out for themselves, so I suppose even the Goddess Mazu wouldn't be angry if they took a small reward.
After all, they'll go back to the Mazu Temple to donate incense money!
After saying this, Boss Fu remained silent, because he agreed with Fu Ming's words. But now they definitely needed to hear Fu Wan's opinion as well.
As for Fu Liang, he didn't care at all. Although he was also envious of the treasures below, he had always been very easygoing. As for money, enough was enough.
Fu Wan noticed that everyone was looking at her and immediately realized what was happening.
"Why are you all looking at me? What my brother just said is also my idea. We didn't go out for nothing. This bundle of gold bars is quite a lot, which is just right as our reward."
Fu Laoda was initially worried that Fu Wan wouldn't agree, but now that he saw his daughter thought so too, he felt relieved.
There were exactly twenty gold bars in the bundle. Fu Wan asked Boss Fu to put them away first, and then she wrapped the jade seal in the silk cloth again.
After finishing his work, Boss Fu didn't forget to check his watch.
"It's still early, why don't we go down and get some more seafood!"
The treasures at the bottom have to be handed over, but we can always pick up some seafood!
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