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Lin Xueqing lit the candle and unfolded the letter, Lang Shining's elegant handwriting leaping off the page:
"To the Future Gatekeeper:
I know that one day, the doors of time and space will open again. And you will undoubtedly arrive with a certain mission.
You need to understand that the existence of these doors is not a coincidence. They are a divine balance left for humanity. Each door connects to a critical juncture in history.
However, Emperor Qianlong feared this power. He believed that once people grasped the ability to traverse time and space, the course of history would be altered. Thus, he ordered all doors to be sealed and established the system of Gatekeepers.
Yet, he was wrong.
The true purpose of the doors is not to allow people to change history but to ensure that the truth endures. Just as a painting requires different layers to present a complete picture, history needs perspectives that transcend time and space to reveal its truth.
In every painting within the palace, I have hidden a secret. They are like scattered puzzle pieces; only by gathering all the fragments can one see the true image.
And that Peach Wood Comb is the key that connects these fragments..."
Lin Xueqing paused her reading and took out the Peach Wood Comb, examining it closely. In the candlelight, the patterns on the comb seemed to glow faintly.
She continued reading:
"But be cautious; there are others seeking this truth as well. They lurk in the shadows, attempting to exploit the power of the doors for their own gain. These individuals have already infiltrated the Gatekeeper organization."
I know you come from the future, so I must tell you: the crisis is far from over. The descendants of those people are still searching for the secret of the door. They may have already found some clues hidden in paintings.
Now, I will reveal to you the first secret:
The "Map of Tribute from All Nations" is not just a tribute map; it is a map of time and space. Each position of the tribute envoys in the painting corresponds to a door within the Forbidden City. The tributes they hold are the key to unlocking these doors.
However, what truly matters is the pattern on the back of the painting. When the pattern of the Peach Wood Comb aligns with it, a special symbol will become visible. That symbol points to the direction of the next secret.
You must find all the clues within three days. Each door can only remain open for seven days. If you do not return to your own time by then, you will be forever trapped in this era.
What’s more dangerous is that your presence has already alerted Emperor Qianlong. He will surely send people to monitor you in secret. So, be extra cautious.
Remember, the truth lies hidden in seemingly ordinary details. Sometimes, the most dangerous places can turn out to be the safest hiding spots.
May heaven protect you.
Lang Shining
Lin Xueqing set down the letter, her mind racing with thoughts. She looked at the "Map of Tribute from All Nations" hanging on the wall; under the moonlight, the faces of those envoys appeared particularly mysterious.
Suddenly, she recalled something and hurried to stand before the painting. By candlelight, she noticed that one of the Western envoys in the painting was holding a bronze mirror.
The style of that bronze mirror was identical to one she had restored at the Palace Museum in modern times.
"Is that so..." she murmured to herself.
At that moment, a disturbance came from outside the window. Lin Xueqing quickly blew out the candle and hid behind the screen.
Someone was speaking outside:
"Are you sure this is the room?"
"Absolutely, the Emperor said she is very likely the Time Traveler..."
Lin Xueqing tightened her grip on the Peach Wood Comb, realizing that her situation was more dangerous than she had imagined.
Meanwhile, in the modern Forbidden City, Shen Mo Ting stood in the same spot, gazing at the same painting, Wanguo Laichao Tu.
"It seems we have found something," the Old Curator said. "That bronze mirror..."
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