Traveling to ancient times, with space

Chapter 85 The Old Emperor

Su Yue was getting a little bored inside, so she decided to go out for a stroll.

She visited the palace twice at night and didn't see any scenery.

How could I miss such a great opportunity?

"You stay here and keep watch, I'm going out for a walk," Su Yue said to Mo Liu as she opened the door.

Mo Liu didn't stop her, because he knew that even if he didn't let her go out, she would find a way to go out anyway, and there was no way to stop her, so he just let her go!

He had to stay here for his master. The palace had just been through a war, and the servants and maids had either fled or gone into hiding. Even those who remained could not be completely trusted.

Su Yue walked slowly through the maze-like palace. The snow under her feet no longer fell in a flurry, but instead piled up quietly on the ground, as if time itself had frozen at that moment.

The thick layer of snow, though not yet completely cleared, still clearly tells the story of the fierce battle that took place here. Every depression and bump is like a mark of history, deeply embedded in this land.

This is why the entire palace is permeated with a unique atmosphere, possessing both the majesty of royalty, with an aura of superiority and inviolability that seems to emanate from the air, and a touch of indescribable melancholy, as if endless vicissitudes and loneliness have been deposited in the long river of time.

Along the way, not a single person stepped forward to stop Su Yue. Everyone kept their heads down and worked silently, their brooms slicing across the snow, making a soft, rustling sound, as if they were silently sighing at the snowy scene.

Su Yue secretly speculated that perhaps all of this was ordered by Mu Yuhe. He knew about her curiosity about the palace, so he chose to tacitly approve of this behavior.

Before she knew it, Su Yue had arrived in front of the main hall where the emperor lived.

The grand hall stands majestically, reaching a height of five or six meters. Its massive beams and pillars seem to pierce the sky, displaying an unparalleled grandeur.

From a distance, it looks like a sleeping giant, quietly guarding this land and its people. It is indeed the place where emperors reside, and its solemnity and sanctity inspire awe.

At this moment, several imperial guards stood outside the main hall. They were dressed in neat armor, with swords at their waists, and their eyes were bright and piercing, like silent statues.

As Su Yue approached, the two imperial guards immediately stepped forward to block her path.

A hint of disappointment flashed in Su Yue's eyes. She really wanted to go inside the main hall and take a good look around, since she had never seen where the emperor slept.

However, seeing that these people in front of her were all Mu Yuhe's people and she couldn't fight them, she could only sigh helplessly and think, "Fine, if they won't let me in, then so be it." Then she revealed a sly smile.

Hey, how could these mere Imperial Guards possibly stop her? Although she can't get in physically, she still has spiritual power! Thinking of this, Su Yue gently flicked the braid in her hand, and the jet-black, shiny hair drew a beautiful arc in the air. Then she turned away arrogantly, leaving the two Imperial Guards looking at each other in bewilderment.

Su Yue walked around a corner, and seeing that no one was following, she squatted down and began to use her mental power to cover the entire palace.

The interior was truly magnificent and opulent. The incense burners and candlesticks in the bedroom were all cast in fine bronze and gilded, giving them a noble and majestic appearance.

The beams were made of sandalwood from the cloud-topped hills, the lamps were made of crystal and jade, the curtains were made of pearls, and the column bases were made of cast gold.

Next to the six-foot-wide agarwood bed hung a silk tent embroidered with crabapple flowers embroidered with pearls and silver threads. The silk fluttered in the wind, as if falling into a phantom sea of ​​clouds and mountains.

On the couch was a jade pillow with a fragrant scent, a soft silk mat, and a folded silk quilt with a jade belt.

A huge, bright moon-shaped pearl hangs from the top of the palace roof, shining brightly like the moon itself.

The floor is covered with white jade, inlaid with gold beads, and carved into the ground to resemble lotus flowers, each with five stems. The petals are vivid and exquisite, and the stamens are delicately discernible. The red part is carved from warm jade from Lantian, with exquisite craftsmanship that is unparalleled.

Su Yue looked on with envy. This old emperor was such a spendthrift; he wanted to possess everything good.

Wait, there's another secret room. Could it be the old emperor's treasure vault?

Su Yue instantly became excited. With so many emperors throughout history, there must be a lot of good stuff inside.

Carefully probe in with your mental energy.

What I'm seeing here isn't a treasure vault, it's clearly a cold storage room where a corpse is hidden.

What bad luck! Was this old emperor out of his mind? Building a cold storage room for corpses under his own bed—wasn't he afraid of not being able to sleep at night? How terrifying!

The lying corpse had a calm yet eerie expression, as if it were telling some unknown secret.

She slowly withdrew her spiritual power, stood up tremblingly, and felt goosebumps all over her skin, as if tiny insects were crawling on her skin, making her feel uncomfortable all over.

She hesitated for a moment, then decided to wander around somewhere else; this place seemed quite peaceful on the surface.

Just as she walked past the wall, she bumped right into Mu Yuhe, who was searching the entire palace for the old emperor's body.

A hint of surprise flashed in Mu Yuhe's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure and stepped forward to ask, "Miss Su, what are you doing here?" Then, he waved to the Imperial Guards behind him, signaling them to step back, not wanting them to disturb his conversation with Miss Su.

Su Yue looked at the Imperial Guards behind Mu Yuhe and couldn't help but feel a little curious.

She tilted her head slightly, her eyes sparkling with intelligence, and asked, "Mu Yuhe, what are you going to do with so many people?"

Mu Yuhe knew Su Yue was exceptionally capable, and secretly pondered that perhaps she could help him find his father's body. Therefore, he cautiously said, "Miss Su, to be honest, I am searching for my father's remains, hoping to bury him as soon as possible to comfort his spirit in heaven. Do you have any way to help me?"

"Huh." Su Yue thought it was quite a coincidence. Could the corpse she had just seen be the old emperor's?

But thinking back, the clothes on the corpse were quite similar.

The body was hidden under the palace where the old emperor lived, but Mu Yuhe couldn't find it. It's true that the darkest place is under the lamp.

Su Yue thought for a moment and said, "We can give it a try, but what benefit would I get if we found out? I don't do business at a loss. Besides, I've already saved someone for you for free, so I can't let you get away with it."

Mu Yuhe really didn't expect Su Yue to ask for benefits, but then again, it was agreed when he brought her to the capital. After thinking for a while, he pondered and said, "Okay, as long as you can help me find my father's body, you will be the eldest princess of our country."

What the hell? Su Yue thought she had misheard. She had helped him, and he was repaying kindness with enmity, wanting to tie her to this dying dynasty.

What a load of rubbish, I don't care about being a princess.