Xu Yuehuai's heart stirred, and she decided to secretly follow him to see what he was looking for.
Bai Yu wandered around the library for a long time before finally stopping in front of a seemingly ordinary bookshelf.
He reached out and tapped the bookshelf a few times, and the bookshelf slowly moved aside, revealing a hidden door.
Upon seeing this, Xu Yuehuai was startled; it turned out there was a hidden chamber here!
Bai Yu pushed open the door and entered, and the hidden door slowly closed again.
After a long while, Bai Yu came out again and walked outside with a happy expression.
Xu Yuehuai waited for a while to make sure Bai Yu had left before cautiously walking to the bookshelf.
She tried to knock on the bookshelf like Bai Yu had, but the hidden door remained unmoved. Anxious but helpless, she had no choice but to temporarily abandon her plan to enter the hidden chamber.
Xu Yuehuai left the library with a sense of helplessness, her heart filled with doubt.
Back at her residence, Xu Yuehuai changed into Shen Yiyi's clothes and continued to play her role.
Before long, members of the transmigrator organization arrived. A man who looked like a eunuch asked coldly, "It's been so long, why haven't you sent any news?"
Xu Yuehuai took a deep breath and replied, "I will soon find clues. Now I need you to help me explore the internal structure of the library and who built it."
Upon hearing this, the eunuch raised an eyebrow, seemingly somewhat disbelieving. But in the end, he nodded and said, "Alright, but if you still can't find any news within a month, we'll have to replace you."
Xu Yuehua nodded, but secretly resolved to find that half of the map no matter what.
A few days later, the eunuch finally brought news. He gave Xu Yuehuai a letter and a construction plan.
Xu Yuehuai eagerly opened the letter and began to read it carefully.
The letter described in detail the internal structure of the library and the location of some secret passages. She was overjoyed and analyzed the information overnight, devising a detailed plan.
Under the moonlight, Xu Yuehuai once again sneaked into the library.
Following the instructions in the letter, she easily found the entrance to the secret chamber, and then, using special lock-breaking techniques, finally found the hidden shackle.
She pushed open the door and went inside.
The room was pitch black. Xu Yuehuai lit a tinderbox to illuminate the surroundings.
The hidden chamber was filled with all sorts of rare treasures, as well as some ancient scrolls and books. A thought struck her, and she began to examine these items closely.
However, when she reached a corner, she suddenly froze.
On the wall hung a portrait, and the woman in the painting looked exactly like her!
She was shocked. Upon closer inspection of the inscription beneath the portrait, she realized that it was actually a portrait of her as "Xu Yuehuai from the original world"!
Xu Yuehuai stood there, a strange emotion welling up inside her. She didn't understand why there was a portrait of her here, nor did she understand what secrets were hidden behind it.
Just then, a slight noise was heard.
Xu Yuehuai's heart tightened, and she quickly extinguished the tinderbox and hid in a secluded corner.
A figure walked into the hidden chamber; it was Bai Yu!
Bai Yu searched the hidden chamber thoroughly but couldn't find any trace of Xu Yuehuai. He walked up to the portrait, stopped, and looked at the woman in the portrait with a complicated expression.
"I've been looking for you for so long, where are you?"
"How have you been doing here these past few days?"
How can I find you?
"I really miss you..."
Xu Yuehuai hid in the shadows, her heart pounding with nervousness. She held her breath, afraid of being discovered by Bai Yu.
Bai Yu remained silent for a long time before finally turning around and leaving the Dark Pavilion.
After Bai Yu left, Xu Yuehuai cautiously stepped out of the corner. Looking at her reflection in the portrait, she was filled with doubt and unease.
Who exactly is Bai Yu?
Was he also a time traveler from the modern era?
But why don't I know him?
Did he change his appearance, or was he simply someone I hadn't noticed before?
She decided to continue investigating this mystery and find the truth.
On this day, the sky was filled with the glow of dawn, and the magnificent Dongsang Palace was bathed in the rising sun, appearing solemn and mysterious.
Xu Yuehuai, dressed in the attire of a female official, entered the main hall as usual, preparing to attend the morning court session. Her steps were steady, her face stern, exuding the dignity and temperament of a female official.
However, the moment she stepped into the main hall, her gaze involuntarily fell on a familiar figure—Chu Guangbai!
Dressed in magnificent robes, he stood in a corner of the main hall, speaking in hushed tones with several officials.
A complex mix of emotions welled up in Xu Yuehuai's heart. She never expected to see the person who had betrayed her again here.
Chu Guangbai seemed to notice Xu Yuehuai's gaze as well. He glanced at her and a faint smile appeared on his lips.
The smile seemed to carry a hint of provocation and mockery, making Xu Yuehuai feel uncomfortable. She quickly looked away, pretending not to know him, and walked to her seat.
As the other officials arrived one after another, the hall gradually became lively.
Surrounded by the crowd, Bai Yu ascended the high platform and began to preside over the morning court session.
Chu Guangbai also stepped forward, bowed to Bai Yu, and said loudly, "Your Majesty King Dongsang, I have brought you a friendly gift on behalf of Wuling Kingdom."
Bai Yu waved his hand, signaling Chu Guangbai to continue.
Chu Guangbai smiled slightly and clapped his hands.
Suddenly, melodious music filled the air, and a group of beautiful dancers dressed in light gauze slowly walked onto the main hall. Their figures were graceful, and their dance steps were light, as if a group of fairies had descended to earth.
However, among the group of dancers, Xu Yuehuai spotted a familiar figure—Xiao Yuan!
She had worked with Xiao Yuan in the basement prepared by the man in black and knew her quite well.
Seeing Xiao Yuan disguised as a dancer, Xu Yuehuai felt a surge of inexplicable anger and worry.
She stared intently at Xiao Yuan, trying to find a clue in her eyes.
However, Xiao Yuan kept her head down the whole time, covering most of her face with a veil, making it impossible to see her expression.
Xu Yuehuai was filled with doubt and unease. She didn't know why Chu Guangbai had brought Xiaoyuan to the palace, nor did she know what kind of conspiracy was hidden behind it!
The morning court session continued, with officials stepping forward to report on government affairs, and Bai Yu occasionally offering his own opinions and instructions.
However, Xu Yuehuai's mind was not on these things at all. She had been secretly observing Chu Guangbai and Xiao Yuan's actions, trying to find some clues.
Finally, the morning court session ended. Xu Yuehuai couldn't wait to leave the main hall and return to her own palace.
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