Upon hearing Chen Xiao's words, Xi Xi fell silent, a rare occurrence. Instead of responding with her usual joking manner, she quickly went to an inconspicuous screen in the corner to search for something.
After scrolling through several pages of documents labeled 'Host Data', I finally found an encrypted document titled '003'. Upon opening it, I discovered that the words 'Completed' were clearly written on it.
Xi Xi finally calmed down and replied to Chen Xiao, "Host, don't be too sad! It's all fake! Chu Yanxi is definitely fine!"
Hearing Xi Xi's words, Chen Xiao thought there was some kind of plot twist and hurriedly asked, "What do you mean? What do you mean, 'all right'? Chu Yanxi is alright, right?"
"You will be the one to unveil all the mysteries!" Xi Xi said mysteriously, keeping everyone in suspense.
Chen Xiao became increasingly convinced that Chu Yanxi was definitely not dead, but that she didn't have enough authority to say anything to Xixi.
After everyone ended their chat, they all looked at Xu Qian, who had been standing in front of the tomb for quite some time...
Xi Xi couldn't stand it anymore and spoke up tactfully, "Xu Qian is a good person, but sometimes he's too rule-abiding. He has some connection with Chu Yanxi, so why don't you give him some space..."
Chen Xiao felt much better knowing that Chu Yanxi was not dead. "I know Xu Qian is a good person. Alright, I'll let him have it." He then informed Xu Qian and casually walked off in one direction.
"So what's their past? Haven't I triggered the hidden storyline yet?" Chen Xiao was really frustrated because his gossipy nature hadn't been answered for a long time.
Xi Xi: "...So, host, didn't you think of another way to find out about this? Just ask him directly! He'll definitely answer you now, because he needs someone to confide in, and no one is more suitable than you."
Chen Xiao suddenly realized, "Oh right, why not just ask? After all, we only found out about Chu Qianyun's situation by asking others."
Xi Xi and Chen Xiao chatted casually, while Chen Xiao strolled along the riverbank, occasionally glancing at the surrounding green hills and clear waters, and then looking down at the reflections in the river.
Xi Xi suddenly exclaimed, causing Chen Xiao to look up quickly. He saw a sign in front of him that read "Guangling Boundary".
"What? We've already reached the border of Guangling? Then why did Qi Ruyan travel for so long?" Chen Xiao asked, somewhat surprised.
Xi Xi sighed and said, "Please, you rode a fast horse to He Village, which is located near Guangling. Besides, you and I have been walking and talking for almost half an hour."
"An hour already? Time flies! Sure enough, chatting and walking really don't make you feel tired. Oh right, I also told Xu Qian I'd only give him fifteen minutes..." Chen Xiao was somewhat surprised by her own stamina.
Xi Xi, realizing something, quickly told Chen Xiao, "Never mind him. I'll tell you something you don't know. The famous 'Heroes's Tomb' of Guangling is nearby. You can go take a look and also find out about Qiao Yuan's current situation."
Chen Xiao: Although I seem to know that there's a cemetery for fallen heroes nearby, and although I don't seem particularly interested in cemeteries... "your last sentence successfully convinced me, let's set off immediately!"
Two quarters of an hour later, in the western suburbs of Guangling cemetery.
Following Xi Xi's directions, Chen Xiao finally arrived at this place that was shrouded in myth. Looking at the magnificent decorations around him, and the location nestled against the mountains and by the water, he felt that it was not much different from an imperial mausoleum. No wonder so many heroes were buried here.
Xi Xi changed to a broadcaster's voice pack: "Ding! Congratulations, host 003, for triggering a hidden storyline! Nighttime will now be automatically paused to unlock the hidden storyline about Chu Qianyun:"
In the winter of the 15th year of Chongqi, Qi Ruyan and Chu Qianyun had not seen each other for ten years. When they met, they chatted for a long time. However, not long after they parted, Qi Ruyan learned of Chu Qianyun's death. She was very sad and wanted to go to the capital again to visit her at the imperial mausoleum.
But after Qi Yuan learned of Chu Qianyun's death, his behavior became very strange. He was first shocked, then shed tears, and then, as if relieved, he began to frequent brothels and frantically take concubines.
Seeing Qi Yuan's erratic behavior, Qi Ruyan gave up the idea of going to the capital. Even if she went to the capital and met the emperor, what identity would she have at the imperial mausoleum? So going would be useless.
Taking advantage of Qi Yuan's decision to take a concubine, she persuaded Qi Yuan to secure the most central burial plot in the western suburbs for her. Ignoring Qi Yuan's harsh words towards her, she used the hairpin given to her by Chu Qianyun to erect a cenotaph for Chu Qianyun.
Qi Yuan had people watching her every move, so he naturally knew about this matter. He later visited the tomb, but he never said anything. He would only come here every time he took a new concubine.
As for why Qi Ruyan erected a monument for Chu Qianyun here, it was because Chu Qianyun had said, "For some reason, she always felt a sense of closeness to this land in the western suburbs of Guangling."
Alright! All hidden storylines have been unlocked. I've removed some that were repetitive earlier. Here's a little bonus: Qi Yuan took a new concubine today!
Chen Xiao: ...How disgusting is this Qi Yuan fellow? Even in his decline, he still takes concubines? ...Wait, doesn't he come here after each concubine he takes? Does that mean he's here right now?!
Filled with resentment, Chen Xiao walked towards the center and saw a middle-aged man standing there with his head down, seemingly saying something.
As Chen Xiao approached, Qi Yuan noticed her and turned to look at her, his eyes instantly flashing with amazement.
Seeing this, Chen Xiao suppressed her disgust and asked with a faint smile, "You're here to see your lover?"
Qi Yuan, with faint dark circles under his eyes, began to scrutinize Chen Xiao before she could speak. Hearing this, he suddenly laughed, "Of course not, but now that I've seen you, my beauty, that's it. Has my beauty come here to see her lover?"
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