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"Is this the place?" Two Sneaky People slowly squeezed out from the corner.
Another person peeked around: "It should be right, this is the place."
"Many people have gone in and died. We won't be in trouble, will we?"
"Why worry? Did those people pray to Guan Gong before going in? We are professional Grave Robbers from a reputable background; how could we compare to those petty thieves?"
The remaining Grave Robber still felt a bit timid: "This feels a bit eerie."
"Eerie? What’s there to be afraid of? Wasn't the Tomb we went into last time eerie? The word in Chang'an City is that this Tomb is full of good things. If we get something big this time, we can live well in the future."
After hearing his companion's words, he steeled himself, gritted his teeth: "After this job, we’ll leave this industry!" Picking up the Luoyang Shovel, the two of them took their torches and headed toward the entrance of the Tomb.
Not long after they entered, two figures appeared outside the door.
"It’s better to inform the master about this as soon as possible," one person with a White Mask painted with three red Cinnabar characters said in a hushed voice.
The other person wrapped in black cloth responded with an "Mm."
"Deceiving the master about your whereabouts… Ugly One, what exactly are your plans?" After thinking for a while, Chou San finally asked.
The Ugly One's face was hidden under the black cloak, shrouded in darkness. He coughed lightly and changed the subject: "You will know about this later. You stay here and watch these two Grave Robbers; see what they bring out. Pay close attention to any changes in the Tomb; what the master longs for may very well be inside this Tomb."
With that, the Ugly One wrapped himself in his cloak and vanished from sight, leaving Chou San awkwardly touching the edge of his mask. After a moment, he cursed under his breath: "Damn it!"
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After staying in Ping An City for a month and a half, it was absolutely impossible for no news to reach Chang'an City. After all, Jun Ye Su was not incompetent to that extent. From the day they plotted for Su Peijiu to attend the Flower Festival, it was destined that the Jun Family would be an existence not to be underestimated.
Just the night before an edict from Chang'an City arrived, someone unexpected came to Su Peijiu's residence. A person who was absolutely beyond her expectations.
Silver Dove... It is only natural to meet an old friend when they visit.
Su Peijiu welcomed this old friend as a matter of course... perhaps she should be called Consort Silver.
"Long time no see." Su Peijiu rinsed the tea leaves with clean water, then poured boiling water over them, finally serving Silver Dove across the table. "Please enjoy."
Silver Dove was no longer the delicate maid she once was; although she was dressed simply now, everything she wore was exquisite, indicating that she had been doing quite well in the palace. She wore light makeup and was accompanied by two palace maids who clearly had martial skills, lazily sitting opposite Su Peijiu. "Time is indeed a magical thing. Who would have thought that I used to be your maid, and now I've become Consort Silver, second only to one?"
Su Peijiu smiled noncommittally: "... So?" She spread her hands. "What brings Consort Silver all the way from Chang'an to see me?"
Silver Dove smiled lightly, waving her delicate hand, and the two palace maids respectfully withdrew.
She lifted the tea cup from the table to her lips and took a small sip: "Your skills seem to have improved a bit."
Su Peijiu clicked her tongue twice: "People must always improve, right? In the past, even a scheming maid could become a consort in the palace. If This King doesn't improve in tea art, wouldn't that be somewhat ridiculous?"
Silver Dove set down her cup and pressed her lips together: "Actually, you don't need to harbor such great hostility towards me."
"Then what kind of attitude should I have towards you?"
Silver Dove gave a bitter smile: "I know this is not the right time. No matter how I express my sincerity, it will only make you suspicious. But I beg you just this once, please believe me... I truly am here to help you!"
Su Peijiu spread her hand on the table, tapping her index finger three times on its surface. She looked up at Silver Dove, her voice gentle: "Why should I trust you?"
"Just because of this." Silver Dove took out a book from her bosom. Su Peijiu raised an eyebrow as Silver Dove opened the book.
The cover was very yellow and worn out, with only a simple picture on one page that was hard to make out due to wear.
"Please take a good look at this." Silver Dove opened the book and pointed at one page. "Make sure to examine it carefully."
Su Peijiu leaned forward, her eyes beginning to wander over the illustrations in the book. It was difficult to discern anything clearly due to how blurry it was.
Silver Dove coughed nervously and glanced around before lowering her voice, "You must not trust Jun Liuji, because that is not real at all!"
Su Peijiu looked at her in surprise, puzzled, "What do you mean?"
"I can't say too much, or it would be leaking information... But since we were once master and servant, I can remind you as much as I can. After you finish reading this book, burn it. Remember what I just told you; you must not forget!" Silver Dove, who had initially seemed composed, suddenly became a bit panicked. She stood up excitedly, took a few deep breaths, and walked towards the outside of the Pavilion with the support of two maidservants.
The moment she left the Pavilion, Su Peijiu noticed Silver Dove casting a very complex glance at her.
What exactly is going on here?
Su Peijiu propped her chin up and looked at Silver Dove, who quickly disappeared outside the Pavilion. She picked up the yellowed book and examined it closely but still couldn't figure out what it was about.
Just as she was about to turn to another page, two people approached from a distance. A maid was holding a large umbrella, and under it was Jun Liuji, whom Silver Dove had just warned her to be cautious of! Her biological mother!
She did not restrict Jun Liuji's movements; after all, she was her biological mother. No matter how ruthless Jun Liuji might be, she could never be as heartless.
"What are you doing here?" Before Jun Liuji entered the Pavilion, she tucked the book into her bosom and said coldly.
Jun Liuji smiled gently, "I just saw you here, so I came over to take a look. Why don't I see anyone talking to you?"
Su Peijiu immediately became alert: "Who is there? I've been sitting here alone."
Knowing that Su Peijiu was trying to keep things from her, Jun Liuji changed the subject: "It's nothing much; I just simmered a pot of chicken soup in the kitchen. It should be ready in about an hour. When it's time, you can ask someone from the kitchen to bring it to you..." She stood there awkwardly, "I won't disturb you any longer; I'll go rest now."
With that, she stepped back under the large umbrella held by the maid and walked toward the Yard.
The sun wasn't particularly strong; why did she still need an umbrella?
Su Peijiu looked at her strangely and then pulled the book out of her bosom again. She examined it multiple times but still couldn't discern anything unusual. Moreover, this book was strange; aside from the page that Silver Dove had pointed out earlier, there was nothing written on any of the other pages.
"What on earth is this thing!" She tugged at her hair, stuffed the book back into her bosom, and headed toward the study.
In a few days, it is expected that the decree from Jun Ye Su will be issued, and after that, I will no longer be able to stay freely in Ping An City.
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Le Yun stood on the cliff in disarray, watching Nameless fall to the ground across from her, every part of him injured, blood soaking the ground with a heavy metallic scent.
"Can't you let me go just this once? After all, we are from the same sect!" Nameless weakly leaned against a rock, his eyes wide as he looked at Le Yun standing there.
Le Yun tightened her grip on the sword in her hand and said coldly, "This is the master's order; we have no choice... I'm sorry."
"Ah—! Sorry? Is saying sorry going to help?" Nameless screamed, causing Le Yun to freeze in place.
"Do you know how hard I've fought to survive? I've humbled myself and clung to life... My desperate desire to live has led to this moment because of Qi Che's words, and now you all want to end me... How ridiculous, how absurd this life is!"
"So you shouldn't have acted so smart," Unintentional finally spoke up after a long silence, his expression remarkably calm.
"Is it wrong for me to want to live a better life?" Nameless shouted in despair, causing Le Yun to break into a cold sweat.
Unintentional picked up the dagger in his hand and walked slowly toward Nameless. "It won't hurt; I won't let you feel a thing. Just go peacefully."
Nameless looked at Unintentional approaching her in fear, but there was no retreat behind her. She could only push and flail her arms desperately. "No! No... I don't want to die, please don't let me die—!"
"You won't feel any pain... Nameless, dear, don't you trust me?" Unintentional squatted down in front of her, gently touching her blood-stained cheek with one hand while bringing the dagger closer to her heart.
"Stop—!" Le Yun spoke up.
Nameless's originally silent gray eyes immediately ignited with hope.
Le Yun took two steps forward... "Stop, don't kill her..."
"What wrong has she done? What exactly has she done wrong?" Le Yun's words seemed directed at Unintentional but also felt like they were meant for herself.
"Thud—!" In the blink of an eye, a silver light instantly vanished into the body of the blood-soaked person. The individual did not struggle even once and immediately returned to calmness.
Le Yun widened her eyes: "You..."
Unintentional stood up, calmly wiping the bloodied dagger on his robe before putting it away. Only then did he look up at Le Yun, noticing the shock and sorrow in her eyes. He gently spoke, "If she doesn't die, the next to die will be us."
Le Yun swallowed hard, realizing she had no words to respond.
If Nameless doesn't die, the next to die will be them... could it really be them?
She found herself too afraid to make such an assumption, fearing that the outcome would be... something she could hardly bear.
Unintentional approached, intending to pat her shoulder, but she stepped aside. He glanced at her with a complicated expression: "Nameless is gone; you must take her place as Su Xingyan now. Don't forget that."
After saying this, he brushed past her and walked ahead, leaving Le Yun staring at Nameless, who lay peacefully with closed eyes, and the pool of nearly dried black blood on the ground.
This world... how incredibly unfair it is.
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