The contents of this room were clearly visible. Even before Lian Yi spoke, Zhu Jia realized that it was this box that she let herself look at.
However, he had no impression of the box.
Lian Yi raised her hand to signal, leading the Zhu family to sit down at the table, then reached out to pick up the box, and said with memories and sorrow in her eyes:
"Times have changed, but I didn't expect that this box would eventually come back to me."
"This is..." Zhu Jia stroked the long beard on the mask and said hesitantly with confusion.
Lian Yi explained:
"This thing can be regarded as my father's relic."
"When my father gave it to me, he solemnly told me that the secrets contained in this box are of great importance and can only be handed over to the orthodox heir of the Blue Dragon Project."
"Only they know how to unlock the secret of the box."
After saying that, Lian Yi reached out and handed the box forward, "Palace Master Zhu..."
Obviously, Lian Yi believes that the Zhu family is one of the inheritors of the Nongjia Qinglong Project.
The Zhu family looked down at the box, then looked up at Lian Yi. The face that had turned into a 'sad' expression due to the mention of Lord Changping instantly switched to a 'happy' one, and he laughed and replied:
"Hehehe...I'm not!"
"But I know whose hands this box should be given to."
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After a while, the Zhu family found Shengqi, Wu Kuang and everyone else.
Everyone gathered except Dianqing and Mei Sanniang who were on the imperial side.
This approach of the Zhu family can be regarded as treating Ji Bu and Yingbu as their real people.
First, it's because everyone is familiar enough, and because of various chances and coincidences, we are getting closer and closer.
Secondly, it was because of the special relationship between Yingbu and Jibu who came from the Chu army.
This thing involves the Qinglong Project, and the Qinglong Project is inseparable from the Mo family.
Nowadays, the Xiang family of Chu State and the Moh family are very close to each other.
On the contrary, the friendship between the farmer's family and the Mo family has been exhausted, and Ji Bu's presence makes it easier for the two parties to rebuild their relationship.
Under the watchful eyes of a group of people, the Zhu family raised their hand and pointed at the box on the table, nodded and said, "Brother Shengqi, come here."
Sheng Qi walked over and sat down cross-legged, "Hall Master Zhu, if you have anything to say, just say it."
"Hehe..." Zhu Jia smiled, "Brother Shengqi, I have protected your identity for many years and waited for the opportunity to come."
"Now, the truth has finally been revealed, and you can return to your farm smoothly."
"It's time to take up the responsibilities of the past."
The reason why the Zhu family wanted to take risks and secretly protect Shengqi was because they did not believe that Shengqi had really committed a serious crime, and on the other hand, they wanted to preserve the power of the Feitian clan.
The most important reason is that he cannot just watch the successor of the Blue Dragon Project die.
Even though Sheng Qi died and Tian Meng still existed, the Zhu family never believed in anyone named Tian.
Liu Ji was a little confused. He raised his hand and said in surprise, "Wait a minute...I'm a little confused."
"According to what you said, brother, wouldn't it be..."
Ever since he learned about the Qinglong Project, Liu Ji had acquiesced that his eldest brother was one of the inheritors - otherwise who else could it be, Situ Wanli?
But now it seems that I was completely wrong.
It is even said that all those who are unaware have been misled by the Zhu family!
Before Liu Ji finished speaking, Sheng Qi reached out and grabbed the box, holding the bottom of the box with one hand and pinching the lid tightly with the other.
Ji Bu looked on with the most curiosity.
He was very familiar with this box. He had personally given it to Lian Yi not long ago. It originally contained a luminous pearl.
He knew that this box was very important to Lian Yi, but he originally thought that it was only important because of its special significance.
Now it seems that it is more than that simple.
After Sheng Qi took the box, he began to carefully open and close the lid, opening it at a different angle each time.
It can be seen that he is a little nervous. Even as a top expert who lifts the weight with ease, his movements are very careful at this time.
This is a mechanism box with important information sealed inside. Back then, Xiakui taught him how to open it, and also told him to be careful when opening it.
Once the box is damaged, the self-destruct mechanism inside will be triggered immediately, destroying the contents inside.
He couldn't help but be careless.
After a series of opening and closing, a subtle sound of mechanism operation came from the box, and with a final click, a secret compartment popped out from the bottom of the box.
There was only one thing in the small, flat secret warehouse.
Shengqi stretched out his hand and pinched it out. It was made of leather, with layers overlapping and pressed very tightly.
Generally speaking, this kind of leather has only one use-recording.
Record text, record patterns, or other similar information.
Shengqi shook off the leather and opened his hands to take a look. Sure enough, it was a map, a very special and very important map.
"Come and take a look." Sheng Qi immediately called for the others to come over.
The Zhu family, Wu Kuang and others all went over to take a look, showing expressions of either joy or surprise.
"This is... a map recording a large number of underground passages, covering many counties in the empire!"
Such a map represents a huge and long-term project, and everyone can understand it as soon as they think about it.
The things were left by Lord Changping, and 80% of the authenticity was his handiwork, which is really amazing.
Of course, the tunnels on this map cannot cover the entire empire.
Although this leather map is not small, if it included the entire empire, there would be almost no details, and there would be no way to record the authenticity.
Moreover, no matter how powerful Lord Changping is, it is impossible for him to build large-scale underground passages in the Guanzhong area without being noticed.
Moreover, many places have no value in themselves, and there is no need to dig at all, such as Longxi and the like - in the past, there was no point except eating sand.
This map mainly covers most of the borders between Qi and Chu, some areas of Han Yan, and very few areas of Zhao and Weide.
Even so, the value of this map is immeasurable. No wonder it is preserved with such care and attention.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Shengqi reminded at this time, "The secret passage ten miles south of Zuimeng Tower can lead directly to the hinterland of Daze Mountain!"
The meaning of his words is self-evident.
Wu Kuang immediately followed and said, "In this way, although Tian Hu has taken the advantage, we still have a chance!"
Needless to say, they all know that the core area of Daze Mountain has been completely surrounded by Tian Hu's people to prevent the Zhu family and others from looking for opportunities to get in and cause trouble.
To be honest, their side's current top-level combat strength may no longer be inferior to Tian Hu's side.
But it is still not easy to break through Tian Hu's siege and blockade.
The most important thing is that time is tight and they can't delay!
Last night, Tian Hu definitely couldn't find the six elders to hold a ceremony for him in the middle of the night to inherit the position of the hero.
Now that it was dawn, he couldn't wait any longer.
"Without further ado, you two hurry over. Brother Liu Ji and I will organize our staff and we'll be here soon!"
The Zhu family immediately assigned their respective tasks.
Being sent to lead the battle, there was no objection to Wu Kuang winning Qiqi.
Zhu Jia and Liu Ji have not recovered from their injuries and cannot exert much strength. It is more useful to stay and gather manpower.
Sheng Qi nodded and stood up to set off with Wu Kuang. At the same time, he closed the secret compartment at the bottom of the box.
And just as the secret warehouse was being reset, a roll of notes fell out.
Shengqi stretched out his hand to catch it, and at a glance, there were four tiny characters written on it - My daughter Lian Yiqi!
Shengqi’s eyes immediately shifted to Lian Yi, who was walking outside the house:
"Miss Lianyi!"
Hearing this, Lian Yi and Huaying all stopped and looked at Sheng Qi without knowing why.
Sheng Qi stretched out his hand and said in a deep voice, "This should be left for you."
Seeing what was in Shengqi's hand, Lian Yi was stunned for a moment and then showed a very complicated expression.
After many years, Lian Yi received the letter left by his father many years ago. Lian Yi really couldn't explain how she felt.
She just stepped forward and took the note blankly.
Immediately, everyone dispersed.
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In Lian Yi's room, she leaned against the large floor-to-ceiling window, holding the roll of paper, or her father's last message that had been delayed for many years, and stared blankly at the rising sun in the sky, with a confused look on her face. She didn't know what she was thinking.
something.
The wind chime by the window swayed gently, making a soft and gentle sound.
Behind the screen in the room, Ji Bu and Huaying secretly observed Lian Yi.
Ji Bu was a little annoyed at this time.
For so many years, he has prevented Lian Yi from falling into memories of the past - memories of when Lord Changping was still alive.
That period of time represented Lian Yi's happiness in the first half of his life.
But the happiness in the first half of her life is the ultimate torture for her now.
How sweet it once was, how bitter it is now.
Therefore, Ji Bu never collected objects related to Lian Yi's past, and that box was the only exception.
As a result, this exception caused the biggest surprise.
After a long time, Lian Yi stood up and walked towards the screen.
Upon seeing this, Huaying coughed slightly and brought the absent-minded Ji back to reality.
He hurriedly turned around, looked at Lian Yi who was already standing behind him, and said hesitantly:
"I'm sorry for bringing you back to the memory you least want to remember."
This time, Lian Yi was no longer as unwilling to mention even a single word about the past as before, her attitude was much calmer, but her watery eyes showed that her inner emotions were turbulent.
She walked forward slowly and responded softly, "In that memory that I least want to remember, there is always a blank."
"And this letter makes it complete."
"It's your lord..." Ji Bu hesitated, not sure whether he should ask rashly.
Lian Yi continued, "My father has never forgotten his promise to me, but I have never understood it, and I have always hated him for it, and I have been cruel to him for so many years..."
Lian Yi's tone finally changed, her mood became full, full of regret and shame.
Ji Bu heard this but asked, "Do you really hate him?"
"I have never felt it before." Ji Bu followed up by asking and answering, "All I can feel is the deepest longing and nostalgia."
Lian Yi turned around, her eyes filled with tears, but she said with a smile, "This is the most precious gift you gave me."
Ji Bu also smiled sincerely when he heard this.
Finally, after so many years, Lian Yi's biggest knot in her heart was finally solved.
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The illness is cured, the knots in the heart are untied, and everything is moving towards a happy ending of Dzogchen.
Lian Yi came to Lian Xin's room to take care of her sister, while Ji Bu went out to look for someone.
Looking for Yingbu, this guy slipped away at some point.
Ji Bu didn't know if he was planning to part ways with him again.
If so, this time, he felt that he should try to retain him.
In Lian Xin's room, Lian Yi sat beside the bed, looking at his sister's gradually improving complexion, and showed her truest smile.
Then, her eyes turned to the other side.
Dianqing was standing in the corner, silently protecting the two sisters.
Lian Yi hesitated for a moment and then said:
"Ceremony...Sir, do you need to take a break?"
"Just call me Dianqing." Dianqing emphasized first, and then replied, "Your Highness Lianyi, don't pay attention to me. I will go when you need a rest."
"If it's inconvenient, I'll go guard the door."
"That's not necessary." Lian Yi replied hastily, having a headache about the ceremony.
She worked hard all day and night without rest because of her sister's condition. No matter what, she had to remember this favor.
But everyone's identities are really embarrassing.
Cousin Fusu... She had forgotten this title a long time ago, and there was really no need to remember it.
Now they have only one relationship - blood feud.
Of course, Lian Yi has long been unwilling to indulge in past memories, so she has no desire for revenge... nor the ability to take revenge.
But now being protected by someone sent by Fusu, she still felt very awkward.
After struggling for a while, Lian Yi tentatively asked:
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Mr. Dianqing, why...why did he let you come to Daze Mountain?"
Dianqing did not emphasize the issue of address again, and then shook his head, "His Highness did not tell me why."
"But... it should be a normal thing to want to protect your loved ones."
"Family..." Lian Yi lowered his head, a bitter smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, not knowing how to react to these two words.
She didn't want to ridicule the behavior of calling two people who had the hatred of killing their father as relatives, but it was also difficult to understand this behavior.
What is this? Years overdue... guilt?
Thinking of this, the gentle Lian Yi couldn't help but ask, "So, does he want to make up for his past mistakes now?"
She regretted asking the question again.
On the one hand, she doesn't want to dwell on the past.
On the other hand, provoking a ceremony is unwise and could lead to big trouble.
Dianqing was very calm about this, and after thinking for a while, he replied, "His Royal Highness has never said it, but he probably does not regret what he did back then, nor does he feel that he did anything wrong."
"Then..." Lian Yi subconsciously wanted to question again, but finally stopped.
However, Jianqing could already sense her thoughts. He lowered his head and thought for a moment before saying:
"Your Highness Lianyi, I have always believed that things in this world can always be distinguished from right from wrong."
"However, we can judge right from wrong, but we cannot decide our choices based on right or wrong."
"So... I should understand him and forgive him?" Lian Yi asked back.
Her tone was not that of an aggressive questioning, but closer to a confused murmur, and more of a tone of incomprehension.
Dianqing shook his head and answered directly:
"His Royal Highness feels that he should protect your safety, so he sent me to Daze Mountain."
"If His Highness Lianyi cannot accept His Highness the Young Master's arrangement, then just refuse."
Goodwill is considered good only when others accept it. If others are not willing to accept it, it is not easy to force it.
Hearing this answer, Lian Yi was a little surprised.
Can I refuse it directly?
She hesitated, but did not directly refuse his protection to Jianqing.
Her temperament has always been soft and she doesn't want to be too aggressive towards people who have good intentions.
Regarding the celebration, let’s discuss it with Huaying later and deal with it later.