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Walking through the secret passage was completely different from the outside world. It was always dark here, although there were some ventilated places around the passage. They walked on the stone path and felt that the surrounding walls were very low. Yin, Yin and Fei Yanggu, father and son, had to walk with their chests hunched over, and the guards following on the outside were also in the same posture.
“This is indeed an ancient tomb,” Luoyang Chan said to Fei Yanggu, turning his head. “Judging from the surrounding decorations, it should be from the Yuan Dynasty.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Yin and Yin were speechless. This absolutely could not be moved.
"Prince Zhi, do you think we should inform His Majesty about this?" Fei Yanggu left the decision to Yin and Yin. If these jewels were used for the construction of the naval port, it would be making the best use of them.
Yin and Yin exchanged a glance, considering what to do.
Emperor Kangxi had previously stated that excavation was not permitted if Yuan Dynasty tombs were encountered. Now, the naval port is in dire need of funds, and if these funds could be used to make up for this, it would be an excellent opportunity.
"I won't tell you. If I do, we'll have to raise money from somewhere else. Besides, those boxes that were discovered aren't from the Yuan Dynasty!" Yin also had some knowledge of antiques and was trying to curry favor with his maternal grandfather, Yin Genjue Luo.
Yin agreed, saying, "Brother is right. Let's first transport the jewels in the outer boxes back to the capital, and send the things in the tomb to Linglong Pavilion to sell to the merchants from those foreign vassal states."
As soon as he finished speaking, Fei Yanggu understood. These things absolutely could not be circulated in the country. Otherwise, Kangxi could find out who sold them with a little investigation.
"Merchants from outside the region!?" Qingyan was taken aback. "Father, we can't sell to merchants from outside the region. We can keep them for now."
Qingyan does not want cultural relics to leave the country. If they can be kept in their own country, why keep them abroad?
“No, little darling, these are just Yuan Dynasty artifacts. If the higher-ups investigate, we can’t afford the consequences!” Yin whispered to Qingyan.
Qingyan nodded blankly. If what Yin said was true, it would be better to slip these things out.
As everyone was talking, they stood in front of a stone gate. Yin looked at the Manchu script on the gate and felt a pang of emotion.
"Gentlemen, we are about to open the stone gate. Have you thought it through?" Luo Yangchan had heard of Kangxi's secret decree, so he asked again.
"Of course, Luoyang shovel, please open the stone door. I beg you not to tell the truth to Father Emperor," Yin bowed to the Luoyang shovel.
Luoyang Chan quickly returned the greeting: "Your Highness is too kind. This servant understands how to report this!"
During the conversation, Luoyang Chan installed two package-like objects on the stone gate, instructing everyone to retreat quickly and hide at a nearby bend. Qingyan opened the video in her spatial dimension and kept a close eye on the direction of the stone gate.
With a loud bang, a hole was blasted in the middle of the stone gate. Luoyang Chan heard the explosion and counted a few times before quickly leading everyone inside.
Qingyan tensed up. They should have arrived at the main tomb. This was a real burial site, not like the Eastern Tombs, which had already been excavated.
"Little darling, stay close to me!" Yin held Qingyan's little hand to prevent her from seeing something that piqued her curiosity and running over to it without heeding Luoyang Shovel's orders.
Using the video feed in the space, Qingyan surveyed the tomb. It was indeed magnificent and a splendid main tomb. In the very center, four thick iron chains extended from the ceiling, suspending the stone coffin.
On the left wall are carved 108 Arhat statues, while on the right wall are painted scenes depicting the daily life of the tomb owner.
Below the wall, there were rows of boxes, all with their lids open, containing silks, satins, gold and silver jewelry, which were the tomb owner's favorite things during his lifetime, as well as five or six boxes of porcelain.
Qingyan carefully examined the porcelain; they were all her favorite Yuan blue and white porcelain!
"Sisi, those are all Yuan blue and white porcelain. I wish we could get our hands on them!" Qingyan really likes Yuan blue and white porcelain and buys it every time she sees it.
"No!" Yin refused decisively.
Qingyan pouted in dissatisfaction. Even Fei Yanggu and his two sons didn't object, so why should Yin object?
“My father-in-law definitely didn’t hear what you said. If he did, he would be the first to object!” Yin said directly.
Qingyan snorted coldly: "Father, I want those two boxes of Yuan blue and white porcelain. Let's buy them with our money, okay?" Qingyan said to Fei Yanggu.
Following her gaze, Fei Yanggu saw the two boxes, and the patterns on the porcelain vases inside were exactly what Qingyan liked.
"Of course not!" Fei Yanggu followed the Luoyang shovel to the front of the box. "Luoyang shovel, are these Yuan blue and white porcelains?"
"Definitely, but you must have someone remove the porcelain directly from the box without touching it. These items are very yin in nature, so don't give them to the Princess Consort as decorations or for her to collect!" Luoyang Chan quickly reminded her after hearing what Qingyan said.
“Little darling, did you hear that? This yin energy is very strong. Even if you don’t care about yourself, you should at least worry about Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen,” Fei Yanggu said to Qingyan.
After saying that, Qingyan immediately wilted; her daughter was one of Qingyan's Achilles' heel.
"Fine, let's just sell all these things. It'll be good to cause trouble for the Westerners!" Qingyan said helplessly.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they heard that Qingyan wouldn't want those Yuan blue and white porcelains. Although these items were exquisite, they couldn't be collected.
“This should be the main tomb. The tomb owner is inside the hanging coffin. You should say something to them!” Luoyang Shovel pointed to the hanging coffin and said.
“Ancestors, your juniors are Aisin Gioro Yin and Aisin Gioro Yin. We have come to disturb you today out of necessity. The Qing Dynasty needs to develop its navy, and we need these funds to do so!” Yin and Yin said directly.
They paid their respects to the hanging coffins as a way of not wanting their ancestors to be disturbed, but now, given their circumstances, they had to consider this as well.
Yin did not want Qingyan to spend any more money on the military port, since the funds for Yuelai Inn and Linglong Pavilion had already been used up.
The Ministry of Revenue was experiencing cash flow problems, and Qingyan had to advance most of the funds for provisions and other necessities. The recent major victory in Ryukyu had eased the situation at the naval port, and Yin was preparing more methods to sustain the war effort through warfare.
"Father-in-law, dispatch the Shadow Guards to move everything out of here. According to Luoyang Shovel's instructions, do not touch the boxes; leave one item inside each one," Yin and Fei Yanggu discussed.
“I think the fourth brother’s idea is good!” Yinhe said.
Qingyan thought Yin was right. Leaving one for each person was just to ensure a peaceful life for future generations and to use the money in advance.
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