coobybook Chapter 219 Treasure 22
Chapter 219 Treasure 22
The reason Qin Guang was here was because he had received information that a treasure was probably buried here.
Several hundred years ago, there was a country called "Moonlit Kingdom", and the treasure of one of the princes of Moonlit Kingdom was buried there.
That prince's mother was the Imperial Noble Consort, who came from Lingxi. Legend has it that she was so beautiful that the emperor fell in love with her at first sight outside the palace and forcibly brought her into the inner palace, where she was deeply favored by the emperor.
The emperor of Yuewan Kingdom and this imperial concubine had a son, the fifth prince, who was the emperor's most beloved son.
The Fifth Prince had been spoiled since childhood, getting whatever he wanted. He believed he was different, so why should the throne be inherited only by the Crown Prince? Why couldn't he?
From a young age, he disliked the mountain called "Crown Prince" that had always been pressing down on him.
The Imperial Noble Consort had been secretly trying to prevent pregnancy, but she still became pregnant with the emperor's child. She loved her child, but she also resented the emperor for confining her to the deep palace for the rest of her life, depriving her of freedom.
After learning that her son had this idea, the mother and son immediately agreed.
His ambition was considerable, and he put it into action. Unfortunately, his rebellion failed halfway through. He had made good preparations, but before he could even begin, the Fifth Prince died from a severe cold.
Of course, this is the cause of death recorded in historical books. As for the truth, who knows?
Ziyue knew this; the reason the Fifth Prince died was because the Crown Prince was one step ahead.
The Crown Prince directly eliminated the Fifth Prince and the Imperial Noble Consort's lineage, and even drugged his own father, the Emperor, confining him to his palace and turning him into a puppet.
He himself, however, took the imperial edict and successfully ascended the throne while his father was still alive.
To be honest, Ziyue admired the crown prince quite a bit. You know, if a person doesn't look out for themselves, they'll be doomed.
The crown prince of Yuewan Kingdom was ruthless, decisive, and had a clear understanding of the situation. Fortunately, he acted early; otherwise, the outcome might have been very different.
The one who laughs last laughs best, doesn't he?
The treasure that the fifth prince hid was said to be more than enough to support an army of 20,000 men.
The reason this treasure was hidden here was not for the Fifth Prince himself, but for his illegitimate son's future.
The fifth prince was not married and had no children on the surface, but he secretly had a two-year-old illegitimate son.
Fearing it would damage his image, he secretly had the child raised outside, and even his mother was unaware of the child's existence.
He thought that if he failed, his descendants would still have the means to make a comeback, and even if they went into hiding, they would still have the confidence to live a wealthy and prosperous life.
Believe it or not, even the crown prince of Yuewan Kingdom at the time, who later became the emperor of Yuewan Kingdom, did not discover the existence of this child.
Unfortunately, the only loyal servant who knew the truth about the two-year-old illegitimate child died at the hands of bandits on the way to Lingxi with the child, and the treasure never saw the light of day again.
It's not that others haven't searched for this treasure, but unfortunately, the Lingxi area is full of towering mountains, poisonous insects and snakes, and swamps. People unfamiliar with the area can easily lose their way and may never return.
Gradually, this secret disappeared into the long river of history.
Qin Guang was a notorious thief who robbed the rich to help the poor, so he naturally had his own sources of information.
Not to mention, ever since he met Ziyue, he has been helping her manage the affairs of Jishantang, and he has traveled all over the place, meeting and coming into contact with all sorts of people from all walks of life.
He learned of this information by chance.
According to his analysis, there is an 80% chance it's true.
Since those treasures are just lying there anyway, instead of letting them never see the light of day, why not use them to help the people who are starving?
The muddy-looking Qin Guang that Ziyue saw was because it had rained heavily yesterday, and he had gone out early this morning to search for the entrance to the treasure.
The place he had suspected had just experienced a mudslide and landslide yesterday, which explained his current state. In the end, he had wasted his entire morning.
Seeing his pitiful appearance, Ziyue had a rare moment of conscience. "Why don't you go back and wash up and change your clothes? I'll go look for something."
Looking at his own filthy appearance, Qin Guang felt uncomfortable, even though he was a very clean person.
His image!
He knew Ziyue's abilities, so he didn't need to worry about her. He was sure that if something happened to him, nothing would happen to her, so he nodded in agreement.
"Okay, I'll head back now. I'll be staying at the Qianshan Inn in Qianshan Village at the foot of the mountain. Come find me when you get back."
Ziyue nodded in agreement. Once Qin Guang was out of sight, Ziyue leisurely released Xiao Jiu'er from the space. The two of them, one human and one cat, moved through the mountains and forests as if on flat ground, as if they were in their own water.
As for the Fifth Prince's treasure, she certainly knew where it was. When she learned of Qin Guang's plan, she already knew the details through Xiao Jiu'er.
The reason she came here was because the treasure was indeed hidden quite well. If she hadn't come, Qin Guang didn't know how long he would have spent here.
Instead of wasting time here, it would be better to finish things here as soon as possible and let him go work more for her Jishantang.
This is called making good use of talent, it's definitely not laziness!
Ziyue and Xiaojiu'er arrived at a valley surrounded by mountains, accessible only by a very narrow passage.
The passage was extremely well hidden, and there was a snake forest at the entrance. Any normal person would avoid this place and would not find the entrance at all.
Therefore, it is quite normal that this treasure trove, a blessed land with perfect timing and location, has remained undiscovered for so long.
Ziyue dares to kill snakes, but that doesn't mean she's immune to disgust.
As a girl, she equally dislikes snakes, rats, frogs, and many other small animals.
The snake forest is teeming with all kinds of snakes; they are everywhere—on tree branches, in the grass, among the rocks, in the burrows…
In particular, in a large snake pit, where countless snakes were crammed together, their bodies constantly surging and intertwined, Ziyue felt her scalp tingle and goosebumps rise all over her body.
To borrow a phrase from the Cthulhu Mythos, this scene is truly sanity-dropping.
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Ziyue wandered around the valley; it was truly a secluded paradise where one could escape the world.
Oh, provided that you're not afraid of the snake forest at the entrance and don't mind being neighbors with the snakes, snake neighbors who might visit each other often?
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In any case, Ziyue refused.