Chapter 24 Three Divine Objects
[I can’t remember, maybe Kunlun.]
My master is the head of the Lingyun Sect of Kunlun Immortal Mountain, and I am his 467th generation direct disciple.
My master calculated that corrupt officials were rampant in Sheng State, exploiting the people's wealth and wealth, causing the people to suffer. Unable to bear the sight of the people suffering, she sent me, her personal disciple, down the mountain to expose the evil deeds of these corrupt officials and save the people from disaster.
The tyrant certainly won't believe me easily, but I can point out the locations of crops like sweet potatoes, corn, and potatoes—easy to grow, high-yielding, and filling the stomachs. I can have the tyrant send people out to sea to find them. I can prove my ability to predict the future and show the tyrant my value.
If the tyrant asked me how to get to Kunlun Mountain, I would tell him that only those with a destiny can find it.
If the tyrant wants me to take him there myself... well, I'll just shirk it by saying I have to complete my mission before I can go back. My plan is to delay it as long as possible, preferably until the tyrant, who always works late and overtime, passes away. Then I'll take advantage of the chaos and escape with my whole family!
Xiao Jingfan said without missing a word: "..."
This damn woman really doesn't take deceiving the emperor seriously!
However, how productive are sweet potatoes, corn, and potatoes?
It is easy to grow and can be used as food to satisfy hunger. If this is true, wouldn’t the people of his Sheng Kingdom have another way to survive?
After finally finishing his mental script and making sure there were no major loopholes, Chu Liuzheng planned to start his performance.
She encouraged herself in her heart.
[Isn't it just fooling a tyrant with little insight? Come on, Chu Liuzheng, you can do it! Fighting!]
Xiao Jingfan, who had little experience: "..."
"Your Majesty..."
"Recently, the Embroidered Uniform Guard arrested a group of remnants of the Fifth Prince. I heard that your brother is among them." Xiao Jingfan really didn't want to pretend to be a fool and cooperate with Chu Liuzheng's performance, and didn't give her a chance to start.
Chu Liuzheng: “?”
[How did Your Majesty know that I have an older brother, and what his name is?]
[Did the powerful secret guard tell him this? ]
Xiao Jingfan: Of course it’s because I have already sent people to investigate your ancestors for eighteen generations.
Unfortunately, Chu Liuzheng is the only one in the Chu family who possesses this magical ability of the system.
Xiao Jingfan's question disrupted Chu Liuzheng's overall plan.
[This...should I continue to deceive the tyrant? ]
Of course not!
Xiao Jingfan coughed and tapped the desk with his fingers. "Since the tea you brewed is still drinkable, I'll give you a chance to defend your brother."
[Defend? The tyrant also thinks my eldest brother isn't a remnant of the Fifth Prince?]
Seeing hope, Chu Liuzheng decisively gave up the unreliable method of "fooling the tyrant" and kowtowed to the tyrant first.
"Your Majesty, please allow me to report that before I entered the palace, my family was very poor, and I usually only interacted with people from similarly poor backgrounds. It was only in the past two years that my family started a small business, and things have gradually improved, and my brother has also had the opportunity to attend the academy.
Before this, my brother definitely didn't know any high-ranking officials, let alone the remnants of the Fifth Prince. I guarantee this with my life, Your Majesty, and I beg for your understanding."
Xiao Jingfan waited for a moment before raising his hand, "Get up and answer."
In fact, Chu Liuzheng didn't need to explain, he also knew that the Chu family had nothing to do with the remnants.
The Chu family had long been thoroughly investigated by his secret guards. If the Chu family really had any connection with the remnants of the fifth prince, how could the Chu family live in peace until now?
As for why the Jinyiwei mistakenly arrested Chu Shangming?
That’s because even Jinyiwei Commander Xie Hui didn’t know that Chu Liuzheng possessed the system.
It wasn't that Xiao Jingfan didn't trust Xie Hui, but rather that this matter was of grave importance. The more people knew, the more uncertainty there was. Until he understood the system on Chu Liuzheng, he wouldn't let anyone know except for his close guards.
However, he had not expected that the woman in front of him who cherished her life valued her brother so much that she was willing to expose her own secrets to fool him, the tyrant whom she had scolded countless times.
Chu Liuzheng stood up as he was told, lowered his head politely, and did not look directly at the emperor.
Xiao Jingfan tilted his head and looked at her thoughtfully with his narrow eyes.
This woman, like the other women in the harem, has always been good at pretending.
However, there is still a little difference.
This woman is more useful than those in the harem.
After a brief moment of thought, he spoke in a cold voice, "I once read a book of miscellaneous talks in the library. It mentioned three magical things overseas: sweet potatoes, corn, and potatoes. They are very productive and can satisfy people's hunger."
"I allow you to enter the library. If you can find the location of the three sacred objects within one day, I will order Chu Shangming's release from prison."
Chu Liuzheng was secretly shocked.
Even the tyrant knew there were sweet potatoes, corn, and potatoes overseas. The wisdom of the ancient people should not be underestimated.
Although the journey was slow, people traveled far and were able to write down their experiences and thoughts in books to pass on to future generations.
"I can now roughly write down the locations of the three sacred objects, but I can't explain to the Tyrant how I know! Bald head!!"
[With my brother's small scholarly frame, a single day would be enough for him to go through life and death three times in the imperial prison.]
Chu Liuzheng was thinking about how to ask for mercy from the tyrant and ask the Jinyiwei to stop torturing her brother.
Unexpectedly, the tyrant was so understanding that he said, "I will order the Jinyiwei not to torture Chu Shangming within one day."
Xiao Jingfan also knew that if you want a horse to run, you have to feed it grass. He was arrested by mistake anyway, so torture would be useless.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace." Chu Liuzheng was overjoyed in her heart. Her elder brother was saved!
Xiao Jingfan raised his voice a bit and shouted, "Zhou Yuande!"
Chief Steward Zhou came in and glanced at Chu Liuzheng's joyful face. He then listened to his Majesty's instructions and said, "Take her to the library."
"only."
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"Miss, the library is just ahead." Zhou Yuande's smile was warmer than ever before. "Did you remember all the precautions I just gave you?"
Chu Liuzheng was in a good mood now, knowing that he would be able to rescue his elder brother soon. He didn't mind Zhou Yuande's nagging and promised without hesitation, "Don't worry, Eunuch Zhou. I won't touch anything I shouldn't touch."
"We know that the girl has always been a person who knows what to do and knows her limits."
Zhou Yuande greeted the Yulin Guards guarding the library, then led Chu Liuzheng to the steward's office to get a waist badge. After watching Chu Liuzheng put it on her waist, he said, "Please come in, young lady. If you need any writing materials, just ask someone to bring them. I'll come back to pick you up later."
Chu Liuzheng bowed and said, "Thank you, Eunuch Zhou."
Zhou Yuande smiled, turned around and left with his whisk in his hand.
Chu Liuzheng also turned and entered the library.
As soon as you enter the door, the fragrance of wood mixed with the scent of ink hits you in the face, and what catches your eye are rows of neatly arranged yellow pear wood bookshelves.
Chu Liuzheng was not in a hurry to write down the locations of the three crops, but instead browsed around the library.
She probably won't have the chance to come in again, but she wants to open her eyes to the emperor's library.
The library has a total of five floors, each of which is large enough for horses to run on. It contains countless books and many rare picture albums that are not allowed to be read by anyone other than the emperor himself.
There are several palace maids or eunuchs guarding each floor. If you want to find a book, just let them know and you don't have to look for it yourself.
(End of this chapter)
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