novelhk Chapter 559 Don’t believe it
Chapter 559 Don’t believe it
The man in the black felt hat spoke even more quietly, "My old friend mentioned in that letter that he actually learned that the so-called dowry of Empress Zhao, the jade pendant with intertwined branches, was not actually made by Empress Zhao's family, but was obtained from an earlier ancient tomb. The jade pendant is not just a jade pendant, but a key to unlock the treasure."
"Puff..." Zhou Chang had been listening carefully with his ears perked up, but when he heard this, he couldn't hold it in anymore.
What is this all about?
This is so cliché. What ancient tomb and treasure? Are you sure this is not nonsense?
Wu Felt Hat and Yuan Qi turned their heads to look at Zhou Chang at the same time.
"It's okay, it's okay... I just have a sore throat these days." Zhou Chang forced a smile and pretended to bring the teacup.
Yuan Qi turned back as if nothing had happened: "Master Xun, please continue."
Seeing that Prince Yi looked like a harmless young man, Wu Felt Hat didn't care whether he believed it or not, and continued to say to Yuan Qi: "I don't know whether the jade pendant with intertwined branches is the key. The letter doesn't confirm whether the treasure exists or not. But after receiving the letter, I went to Danlu to look for your father for the sake of caution. Unfortunately, your father was imprisoned in Jindu at that time. Later, the news of my friend's death came. I couldn't help but feel suspicious when I learned that he died a violent death."
"Died a violent death?" Yuan Qi listened to the key points.
The man in the black felt hat sighed again, "Alas... he died an untimely death. My friend was no more than fifty years old. After retiring, he had been living a carefree life in the mountains, but he died alone in a mountain villa and was not found until half a month later by his family. When he died, he hanged himself, but with his low-key and cautious personality and more money than he could spend in several lifetimes, how could he hang himself for no reason?"
"That doesn't prove anything..." Yuan Qi muttered, which was exactly what Zhou Chang wanted to say, but Yuan Qi followed up with a question, "Did Mr. Xun report it to the authorities at that time? What did the government say?"
The man in the black felt hat shook his head: "What identity did Xiao Lao use to report to the authorities? Of course, his family members reported to the authorities, but the officials took a quick look around and didn't find anything strange, so they just left."
Yuan Qi thought about it and didn't know what to say.
"Taosha Xunling" was obviously dissatisfied with the government's handling of the matter, but he didn't know what to say, so he continued, "I once asked his family in detail, and they all found it strange, but they could only let it go. But it was precisely because of this, and thinking of the last letter he sent to me, in which he mentioned that someone might have bad intentions and asked me to be careful... That's why I went to see your father three times, but I missed him again and again. Fortunately, I met the young lady today."
After hearing this, Yuan Qi did not react much. He probably did not believe it, just like Zhou Chang.
"I also know that there is no substantial evidence for what you said. Your father has passed away and has nothing to do with this. I can't even be sure of the cause of death of my friend. However, since he mentioned it in the letter, I also want to seek peace of mind. Since your father has passed away, this matter should at least be known to the young lady. I can even give an explanation to your father's spirit in heaven, and there is nothing else to say."
Yuan Qi's expression became serious, and he expressed his gratitude solemnly: "Thank you, Mr. Xun. I know that my father in heaven will also thank you for your kindness."
"Oh, no need to say, no need to say... I hope I am just worrying too much." The man in the black felt hat had finished speaking, and he stood up and said goodbye with his hat in his hand.
Yuan Qi and Zhou Chang stood up at the same time, ready to see him off.
"Miss, just treat it as my nagging. No matter what, it's best not to show the jade pendant." Wu Felt Hat put his hat back on, thought about it again and again, and gave another reminder, "As the saying goes, 'Don't show off your wealth, don't show off your wealth, and don't walk alone', it's also to avoid being targeted by people with ulterior motives. It's better to be cautious. I have no fixed place to live, so it's not bad for others to target me. But Miss, it's better to be careful to prevent someone with ulterior motives, and it's hard to predict whether it will be a blessing or a curse."
"Yes..." Yuan Qi bowed again respectfully, "Thank you, Master Xun. I am very grateful."
Afterwards, Yuan Qi went to open the door first and sent out "Taosha Xunling".
As soon as the door opened, many people were waiting outside.
Yuan Qi first ordered the butler Du to send him away.
When I turned around again, I saw the wenge box in Luju's hand.
Yuan Qi took it and said, "Lu Ju, ask Shou Hou to eat something, and then pick out some good food boxes."
"Yes, I know." Lu Ju understood immediately.
The skinny monkey was waiting for this moment, grinning: "It's still the king...ah, no...Miss Yuan understands the servant."
Yuan Qi pretended not to hear the skinny monkey's slip of the tongue and motioned Zhou Chang to follow her back to the study.
Zhou Chang went back first, and Yuan Qi followed in with the wooden box and closed the study door.
Finally, there were only two people left in the study.
Yuan Qi was holding a chicken-wing wood brocade box with golden wings and scales. He did not wait for Zhou Chang to sit down again, but asked first: "Does Your Majesty believe what Mr. Xun said just now?"
"I don't believe it." Zhou Chang really felt that the "treasure key" was a bit far-fetched.
"Are you so sure, Your Highness?" As he spoke, Yuan Qi walked over, put down the wooden box, and wanted to refill Zhou Chang's tea.
"No need. It's a cool autumn night and I'm not thirsty." Zhou Chang didn't like drinking tea.
Yuan Qi stopped and sighed, "It's a pity that the jade pendant was left in Jindu, otherwise I could have taken it out and asked Old Xun to study it. He is a legendary figure in the antique business, and maybe he can really see something."
"Hiss..." Yuan Qi didn't know that Zhou Chang had been wearing the jade pendant on his body, but at this time Zhou Chang was reluctant to admit that the jade pendant was in his arms.
I simply pretended that nothing had happened. I didn't know how much Yuan Qi believed it, so I comforted him with two words: "You don't have to worry. What that person said just now was mostly hearsay. People in their line of work are all good at hearsay. Otherwise, how can they get business? It's hard not to have a rich imagination, and they have been frightened too many times in their lives, so it's hard not to be overly cautious. But you don't really believe it, do you?"
“It’s not a matter of belief or disbelief…” Yuan Qi seemed to have thought about it seriously, “But even if it’s true, the Yuan family doesn’t need any treasure.”
Zhou Chang didn't want Yuan Qi to think too much, but thinking that the jade pendant with intertwined branches was originally Yuan Qi's most important personal belonging, he asked again: "Since we don't think that the jade pendant is the key to some treasure, but it is a birthday gift from the old man. Do you want it... Maybe you can keep it as a family heirloom. When I return to Jindu, I will send someone to send it back to you."
He pretended that the jade pendant was still in Prince Yi's mansion, but it was somewhat against his will to say this. However, Zhou Chang would never admit it. He had kept the jade pendant for so long that he couldn't bear to give it up.