Chapter 827 The Truth - Arriving
On the high platform near the center of the tomb, Gu Shuyan then discovered that there was actually a dragon throne placed on it.
"Could this be the tomb of some emperor?"
Gu Shuyan made her guesses while quickly searching her mind for information about emperors throughout history.
I thought about it again and still couldn't figure out who would build such a tomb here.
The old man leaned Princess Baiyun against the stone lion next to the dragon throne before turning his head to look around.
The tomb was as magnificent as the palace halls, but there was no gold everywhere as one might have imagined; at least, there was no trace of gold in the places they could see.
Of course, the old man wasn't looking for gold; what he wanted to see was something that could bring Princess Baiyun back to life.
Why haven't we seen a coffin?
Whether the old man was asking someone else or himself, Mu Fan, who was also searching around, couldn't help but say upon hearing the old man's words, "Is this not the place where the coffin is stored?"
Throughout history, many emperors built other tombs for themselves besides their imperial mausoleums. These tombs were mostly built to conceal their identities and prevent theft of their cherished possessions.
"Impossible. Bai Xu, Gu Jin, and the others came here back then. There must be something I want inside."
The old man murmured something, and Gu Shuyan finally reacted upon hearing it.
You're saying my father and father-in-law came by?
The old man didn't have time to pay attention to Gu Shuyan. He just kept searching and added, "It wasn't just them, but also the Eldest Princess, the Seventh Prince, and Baiyun. They all came."
So, all those people from back then have been here. What exactly is here?
Gu Shuyan had a strange feeling ever since she entered the ancient tomb. The further she went in, the stronger her feeling became. Now, hearing what the old man said, Gu Shuyan couldn't help but start looking around.
Suddenly her gaze fell upon the dragon throne built in the very center, and for some reason, she felt a sense of familiarity with it.
"By the way, that phoenix hairpin, the one her mother gave her before the wedding, looks very similar to the phoenix hairpin on the back of the dragon throne."
As Gu Shuyan pondered this, she unconsciously walked to the dragon throne. Her hand involuntarily touched it, and the familiar touch instantly gave her a clue.
Gu Shuyan looked down and scanned the dragon throne. To her surprise, she noticed a circular indentation on the armrest. Upon examining the pattern in the indentation, Gu Shuyan was instantly astonished.
The dragon throne, phoenix hairpin, bracelet, jade pendant, and finally, the imperial seal of the previous dynasty.
Is all of this really just a coincidence?
Gu Shuyan seemed to have guessed something and quickly withdrew her hand.
Turning her head to look at the old man and Mu Fan who were still searching, Gu Shuyan acted as if nothing had happened and slowly walked back to Wei Di's side.
Emperor Wei had been paying attention to their movements all along. While others hadn't noticed Gu Shuyan's unusual behavior, Emperor Wei had.
He wanted to ask Gu Shuyan what she had discovered, but the words caught in his throat when he saw the old man.
"Damn it, what's going on? There's nothing here."
The old man's patience reached its limit. Having gained nothing, he cursed loudly and finally slowly walked back.
Just then, a leisurely voice came from behind.
"Your heart is impure, so naturally you see nothing."
Upon hearing the voice of the person who entered, Gu Shuyan's eyes lit up, and she immediately looked in the direction they came from.
"Brother Yun, I knew you would come."
Gu Shuyan's eyes were filled with excitement, and Yun Yichen's expression softened when he saw Gu Shuyan. "I'm sorry you've suffered."
The two were showing affection in a way that made Gu Renjie, who was following behind, unhappy. "My sister is really all eyes to men now that she's married. She can't even see her brother standing right in front of her."
Gu Shuyan looked over upon hearing the sound and indeed saw Gu Renjie, dressed in plain clothes, following behind Yun Yichen.
Upon seeing this, Gu Shuyan's eyes reddened, "Brother!"
No sooner had the first voice fallen than another voice rang out, "And me? You only see them, but you don't see me?"
Xu Yunzhi's mischievous demeanor made Gu Shuyan, who was about to shed tears, instantly swallow them back after he teased her.
“Uncle, one of them is my elder brother, the new emperor of the Great Zhou, and the other is the current new emperor of the Jin Kingdom. They are both the sons of Aunt Baiyun and Seventh Imperial Uncle, which means they are your nephews.”
Gu Shuyan was closest to Emperor Wei, so she was the one who introduced him to him.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Wei's eyes welled up with tears. Looking at the three children who had grown up in different environments, a mix of emotions overwhelmed him.
"Okay, okay, it's good that everyone is alright."
As the emperor spoke, he actually wiped away a tear.
Looking at the family reunion scene, the old man, already feeling frustrated by his inability to find the right mechanism, became even more agitated.
"That's enough, can you all show me some respect?"
The old man shouted, and everyone turned to look at him.
For a moment, they remained silent, neither of them uttering a single word, as if the whole world had stood still.
"Shu'er".
After a moment of stunned silence, Gu Renjie was the first to react. Looking at Gu Shuyan, who was standing quite close to the old man, Gu Renjie waved to her.
After all, to everyone, the old man was a ticking time bomb; only by staying away from him could Gu Shuyan and the others be safe.
However, his shout not only elicited a response from Gu Shuyan, but also startled the old man. Before Gu Shuyan could even lift her foot, a knife was placed against her neck.
"Swish, swish, swish" Both sides instantly drew their long swords from their waists.
"Don't move, or I'll kill her."
Before Gu Shuyan arrived, Emperor Wei was a bargaining chip in the old man's hands, but after Gu Shuyan came along, it became clear that Gu Shuyan was a more useful bargaining chip than Emperor Wei.
"Okay, okay, we won't move!"
Yun Yichen looked at the sword that was right next to Gu Shuyan, and his heart almost jumped into his throat.
Seeing that the other party was very cooperative, the old man had a change of heart and instructed the group: "You guys, go over there and see if there are any traps or mechanisms."
He had been searching for a long time without finding it; perhaps someone else might have made a new discovery.
To ensure Gu Shuyan's safety, Yun Yichen and Gu Renjie exchanged a glance and finally had no choice but to slowly walk towards them.
Gu Shuyan's eyes darted around. She knew what danger Yun Yichen and Gu Renjie would pose to them, so just as the two had taken two steps, Gu Shuyan shouted, "No! I know where the trap is!"
Gu Shuyan's voice was very clear in the empty tomb. Yun Yichen and Gu Renjie stopped in their tracks and looked at Gu Shuyan.
"Do you really know?"
The old man was not as easily fooled as Mu Fan, and was even deceived by Gu Shuyan time and time again.
The old man loosened his grip on the knife slightly, but he showed no intention of letting go.
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