Just as they were discussing, a palace maid hurriedly ran over and said anxiously, "Lord Yun Che, Miss Wu Ling, another palace maid has gone missing in the eastern garden!"
Yun Che and Wu Ling immediately got up and followed the palace maid to the eastern garden. Upon arrival, they saw many palace personnel searching everywhere.
Wu Ling Walked up to a eunuch who was anxiously searching and asked, "Eunuch, may I ask what are the characteristics of the missing palace maid?"
The eunuch replied, "She is a little palace maid wearing a pink dress, named Ruyi. She came here to pick flower petals, but suddenly disappeared."
Yun Che carefully observed every corner of the garden, and suddenly his gaze fixed on a secluded corner where there were some faint footprints.
"There are footprints here. It seems that Ruyi disappeared from here," Yun Che pointed at the footprints, with a pensive look on his face.
Wu Ling Squatting down to observe the footprints, he murmured, "These footprints seem to be heading towards that pavilion. Let's go take a look."
They quickly walked towards the pavilion, only to find a small bronze tripod next to it, also engraved with runes.
Yun Che frowned, "These bronze tripods seem to be directly related to the disappearance of the palace maids."
Wu Ling sighed, "These bronze tripods are scattered throughout the palace. How can we find their source?"
At this moment, an elderly eunuch walked over with a worried look on his face: "Daoist masters, the anomalies in the palace are becoming more and more frequent, and His Majesty is very concerned. Is there anything we can do to resolve all of this?"
Yun Che replied, "We are working hard to investigate, hoping to find a solution as soon as possible. Please rest assured, eunuch."
Wu Ling Additional note: "These bronze tripods seem to be the key. We will continue to investigate."
The eunuch nodded: "I will report your progress to the Emperor. If you need any assistance, please let me know at any time."
Yun Che and Wu Ling thanked the eunuch and continued their investigation. As time passed, they found more and more bronze cauldrons, but still couldn't find their origin.
One night, Wu Ling was flipping through ancient books in the imperial library, trying to find clues about these bronze cauldrons. As she was reading through a yellowed ancient book, suddenly everything became clear to her.
"Lord Yun Che, come and see!" Wu Ling called out excitedly.
Yun Che hurried over and saw the ancient book in Wu Ling's hand, which contained a kind of ancient spell remarkably similar to the runes found on the bronze cauldron.
"The spells in this ancient book seem to be related to the bronze cauldron we discovered," Yun Che read carefully. "It appears that these bronze cauldrons are indeed related to ancient spells."
Wu Ling's face lit up with excitement. "This may be the key to finding a solution for us."
Yun Che nodded, "We must further research these spells and find a way to stop these bronze cauldrons."
As they delved deeper into their research, they gradually discovered that these cauldrons might be used to summon some ancient power. However, the specific purpose and method of the summoning remained a mystery.
One late night, Yun Che and Wu Ling discovered another bronze cauldron in a secluded courtyard in the palace.
This bronze cauldron is larger than the ones we found before, with complex runes carved on top, emitting a chilling aura.
Wu Ling furrowed his brow and murmured, "The runes on these cauldrons are different from what we've seen before, they seem to conceal deeper secrets."
Yun Che carefully observed the bronze cauldron and said in a deep voice, "There must be some unknown purpose behind these bronze cauldrons. We need to find out their true use."
They decided to keep watch in the courtyard that night, hoping to discover some clues.
The night breeze is rustling, and the moonlight sprinkles on the ancient palace, adding a touch of mystery to this tranquil imperial palace.
Suddenly, a strange sound breaks the silence of the night, seemingly coming from the direction of the bronze cauldron. Yun Che and Wu Ling quickly approach the bronze cauldron, only to see a faint green smoke rising from it, from which faint whispers can be heard.
Wu Ling widened her eyes: "The whispers in the smoke seem to be telling something..."
Yun Che furrowed his brow, his fingers lightly touching the bronze cauldron, trying to sense its power: "These whispers... seem to be related to death. This cauldron may have been used for divination or to awaken something."
They continued to observe for a while, but apart from the occasional whisper and faint smoke, the bronze cauldron showed no other abnormalities.
In the end, they decided to report this discovery to the emperor, hoping to receive further instructions.
The next day, Yun Che and Wu Ling came to the emperor's presence and detailed their findings to the emperor.
After listening, the emperor frowned and said, "The appearance of these bronze cauldrons is indeed very strange, and it seems to have a great connection with the anomalies in the palace. Your discovery is crucial for unraveling these mysteries."
Yun Che said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, we suspect that these bronze cauldrons may be related to an ancient forbidden technique. We need more time to conduct a thorough investigation."
The Emperor nodded, "I understand. Continue with your investigation, the palace will fully support you. But remember, you must be careful."
Yun Che and Wu Ling were about to withdraw and continue their investigation.
Empress Sun's gaze turned to Yun Che and Wu Ling, her eyes filled with curiosity and concern, and a smile tugged at the corners of her mouth. "So it's the two of you diligently investigating. Then I can rest assured. I hope the anomalies in the palace can be resolved soon."
Yun Che and Wu Ling bowed to Empress Sun, and Yun Che replied, "Empress Sun, we are doing our best to find a solution as soon as possible."
Empress Sun gracefully turned to the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, the safety of the palace is everyone's wish. If Lord Yun Che and Miss Wu Ling need any help, I am willing to provide support."
The emperor nodded in gratitude, saying, "I appreciate the kind gesture, Empress Sun. Yun Che and Wu Ling, if you need any assistance, feel free to ask at any time."
Yun Che expressed his thanks, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty and Empress Sun. We will remember that."
Later, Yun Che and Wu Ling left the main hall and continued their investigation.
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