560 Smart Little Black Eggs (2)
Helian Beiming looked at Yu Wan and then at the happy Old Madam. He pushed the wheelchair away.
Yu Wan wiped the cold sweat off her forehead and heaved a sigh of relief. Hu hu, that was close!
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Ah Wei had returned safely and she had obtained the key. Yu Wan took the box and went to Xixia Garden.
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Ah Wei handed the key to Yu Wan. Yu Wan inserted the key into the lock and turned it gently. With a click, the box opened. An ancient aura assaulted their faces, and they were all shocked. Although there was no evidence for some things, they could be sure that they were real at a glance.
There was a yellowed handwritten note lying in the box. The handwritten note seemed to have been specially sealed with wax.
Yu Wan looked at Grandma. Grandma nodded, and Yu Wan took out the handwritten letter. Jiang Hai, Ah Wei, and the other two sat opposite her and looked at her intently. Yu Wan slowly lifted the wax cover, revealing ancient and rough paper. These old antiques were all very precious things. Yu Wan carefully opened them, then exclaimed in surprise.
âWhatâs wrong?â Qing Yan asked.
Yu Wan pushed the book to the middle of the table. âLook.â
Everyone took a closer look. What the hell? There were no words!
Qing Yan took the handwritten note and flipped through it from beginning to end. He looked left and right at the sunlight and wrung his hands. âAfter spending so much effort, I almost lost my life, but in the end, I stole a fake book!â
âItâs not a fake book, itâs a wordless heavenly book,â the old man said.
âWhatâs a wordless heavenly book?â Yu Wan asked in confusion.
âIt was originally a martial arts secret manual,â Jiang Hai said. âOnly after comprehending the main points of the sect could one see the handwriting on the heavenly book. After that, someone invented a similar engraving technique that could make the handwriting disappear after it dried up.â
Yu Wan seemed to have an epiphany. âIn that case, itâs not that it doesnât have words, but it canât appear for the time being.â
Jiang Hai nodded. âThat should be it.â
âGrandma, do you know how to make it manifest?â Yu Wan looked at the old man.
The old man shook his head. âThis engraving technique has been lost for a long time. I have no idea either.â
Yu Wan held her chin. âThen what should we do?â
The old man continued, âHowever, this engraving technique originally came from Nanzhao. If you ask carefully, you might be able to discover something.â
After a night of tidying up the State Preceptor Hall, they finally realized that the Myriad Book Pavilion was robbed.
âWhat was stolen?â The State Preceptor rushed to the Myriad Book Pavilion with a cold expression.
The disciple who had been searching all night said tiredly, âThe Sage Masterâs handwritten note.â
âThe Sage Masterâs handwritten note?â The State Preceptor was puzzled. They did not steal the confidential military secrets and precious pill formulas in the Myriad Book Pavilion, but they stole the Sage Masterâs handwritten note that was not of much use? That thing was only a record of the inheritance of some saintesses and sorcerers. At most, it could be considered a history book. So what if they stole it?
The State Preceptor was puzzled. âWhat do they want?â
âThey want to detoxify!â Nangong Li strolled over.
The State Preceptor cupped his hands at him. âYour Highness.â The disciples and guards also bowed to him.
âAll of you, stand down,â Nangong Li instructed.
Everyone obeyed and left. Only the State Preceptor and him were left in the huge Myriad Book Pavilion. The State Preceptor asked, âYour Highness said that they stole the book to detoxify the poison? What do you mean?ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Nangong Li said, âI only came to a realization when I heard from your disciples at the door that they had stolen something.â
The State Preceptor frowned. âI donât understand.â
Nangong Li sneered. âYou might not know this, but a person who looks exactly like the Young Master of Yan City has come to the Helian family. He claims to be the long-lost eldest grandson of the Helian family.â
âHelian Beiyuâs son?â The old matter of the Helian family was not a secret. The entire Capital had heard of it.
Nangong Li nodded. âThatâs right. As far as I know, Helian Beiyu has also returned to the Helian Manor. Thatâs not the main point. The main point is that not long ago, the eldest young madam of the Helian Dong Manor obtained a red lingzhi from Dong Xianâer. Not long after, the snow toad was snatched away by a mysterious person. At first, I didnât link those few things together until I heard from your State Preceptor Hall that the stolen item was the Sage Masterâs handwritten note.â
âRed Lingzhi, Snow Toad, Sage Masterâs handwritten noteâ¦â The State Preceptor muttered as an idea flashed across his mind. âTheyâre looking for the medicinal primer!â
Nangong Li smiled faintly. âWhen Young Master Yan was young, he was drugged with Fragrance of Hundred Miles. The poison never acted up, so I thought he was not poisoned at all. Now, it seems that not only is he poisoned, but heâs also about to be unable to suppress it.â
It seemed that the man in white he had seen on the bridge that day was Yan Jiuchao. The person who had shocked the Prince Consort was also Yan Jiuchao.
The State Preceptor said suspiciously, âThis doesnât make sense. Yan Jiuchao is the culprit who killed Helian Qi. Helian Beiming also knows this. How could he let an enemy of the Helian family stay in the Helian Manor and even acknowledge him as the eldest grandson of the East Manor?â
Nangong Li said thoughtfully, âThis is also what Iâm puzzled about. Helian Beiming and Helian Qiâs relationship isnât too close, but theyâre still cousins from the same clan. Helian Beiming has no reason to protect a murderer who killed his brother. Also, Helian Beiyu is also very suspicious.â
The State Preceptor speculated, âCould it be that the person who claimed to be Helian Beiyu is with Yan Jiuchao? The two of them joined forces to keep Helian Beiming in the dark?â
Nangong Li shook his head. âI donât know. Itâs too difficult to find out about the Helian family.â
The State Preceptor thought for a while. âAre you sure heâs Yan Jiuchao?â
âItâs most likely him,â Nangong Li said.
âHearing you say that, I also remembered something. I once saw his Princely Heir Consort on the street, but I only took a quick look. Iâm not sure itâs her.â The State Preceptor paused. âWhy donât I go to the Helian Manor? Iâve interacted with the two of them in the Great Zhou. As long as they speak, Iâll definitely be able to recognize them.â
They could look similar, but their voices could not be so coincidental.
Nangong Li smiled mysteriously. âThereâs no need. Iâve already sent someone to capture her.â