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When Mei Shuang woke up, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, believing that the staff had an Evil Aura that had confused her.
After listening to everyone's descriptions of what had happened, Mei Shuang struggled to sit up, wiping the tears from her face in confusion. "What staff?"
Fearing she might lose control again upon seeing the staff, everyone quickly replied, "We don't know what was causing trouble with that staff; it's already been thrown aside."
"Do you know? I just saw my past life..." Mei Shuang sighed and said softly, "I also saw flashes of blades and swords, rivers of blood, and the old and young left helpless in the flames of war..."
The others exchanged glances, all astonished by Mei Shuang's words. Some even wondered if she had lost her mind and was speaking nonsense.
"Although these treasures are spoils of war from the Great Qin Empire's conquests over defeated nations, and are a source of pride for the Great Qin Empire, each treasure is stained with slaughter and soaked in the blood of innocent people, filled with resentment. Therefore, we must not touch them..."
Mei Shuang's words were earth-shattering and unprecedented!
Nangong Nuo's expression darkened. He had long been half-skeptical about whether Mei Shuang's earlier reaction was an act. Now hearing her speak this way only confirmed his previous thoughts; it seemed that with treasures before them, this woman was not going to let him have them easily!
He shouted loudly, "Nonsense! How can there be war without bloodshed? There has always been victory and defeat; there is no such thing as resentment! Miss Mei Shuang, if you continue to spread such nonsense, beware that I will not be polite!"
Anriyan clearly disapproved of Nangong Nuo's harsh words. He said calmly, "Regardless, if it weren't for Miss Lin, we would never have been able to enter this place. I ask Prince Zhao to speak kindly and not frighten Miss Lin."
We?
Mei Shuang suddenly felt a chill in her heart. Damn it! Could this mean they were in cahoots?
She couldn't help but chuckle bitterly to herself. The intelligence of the Great Qin Empire's emperor was too unreliable. Hadn't there been a strict political review before they started? In a team of six people, half were spies!
Of course, strictly speaking, this couldn't all be blamed on Xiao Luo; Shijieyu was her own choice. Sighing, she thought about how unfortunate she was to have encountered such people today!
Anriyan was well-versed in ghostly arts, so he understood what Mei Shuang meant by "resentment."
Mei Shuang was unique, different from ordinary people, and this was an undeniable fact. She could sense some unusual things, and Anriyan believed it wholeheartedly; otherwise, the Emperor of the Great Qin Empire would not have made the decisive choice to send her here. Her efforts were not in vain, as she was undoubtedly getting closer to the truth of the matter.
Nangong Nuo was quite irritated by Mei Shuang's disruption of the morale of the troops. Anriyan stopped him and asked, "Miss Lin, what did you mean when you said you saw your past life?"
Mei Shuang glanced at Nangong Nuo, whose Silver Mask appeared cold, and his dark eyes seemed even gloomier. She sighed and said, "It's a long story. Actually, I am not the original daughter of Chancellor Mei's Residence, Qianjin Meishuang. Of course, you can still call me Mei Shuang because my body is still that of the previous Mei Shuang. I simply... crossed over into her body. Do you understand? We didn't know each other before, but now I am her, and she is me..."
At first, Anriyan was somewhat confused. He had heard that Miss Mei Shuang was no longer the same as before, but hearing her say it like this still shocked him; after all, it was the first time he had encountered such a bizarre phenomenon.
However, with so many unbelievable things happening, not every one of them needed a reasonable explanation. To be honest, after interacting a few times, he found that this Mei Shuang seemed more to his liking.
Mei Shuang sighed again and smiled bitterly. "Your Highness the Envoy, you've been in the capital for some time now; surely you've heard about how deeply Zhao Prince cared for Chancellor Mei's daughter, Qianjin Meishuang? Although the falling flowers have intentions while the flowing water is heartless, Mei Shuang was determined to marry the Empress of the Great Qin Empire and let down Zhao Prince's deep affections. Yet Zhao Prince remained undeterred and courageous in love; his actions were truly commendable. At one point, Mei Shuang was sent to the Cold Palace due to her private affair with him and suffered harm from her sister Mei Ru while there. Fortunately, Zhao Prince intervened in time and provided treatment; otherwise, I wouldn't be alive today. Of course, Zhao Prince already knows that I am not the beautiful and wise Miss Mei Shuang from before—my temper was as fierce as my pride—so it's only natural that he doesn't believe me and speaks to me so harshly. Isn't that right? Every word I've said is correct, isn't it, Zhao Prince?"
Nangong Nuo snorted coldly and turned his gaze away. As long as this woman didn't mention anything chaotic that would ruin his grand plans or spout nonsense, he would naturally take a step back; after all, he didn't want to fall out with her at this critical moment since she still had her uses. Thus, he softened his tone slightly and said, "Since you remember my grace towards you and I am someone who values old feelings, you should cooperate well with me and refrain from making alarming statements!"
"......"
Suddenly, Mei Shuang stood up and leaned slightly closer to Nangong Nuo, speaking a phrase in Eastern Language. Nangong Nuo raised an eyebrow and asked, "What?"
In fact, even Anriyan from a distance could hear her clearly; he remained expressionless.
Nangong Nuo frowned in displeasure. "What are you saying?!"
Mei Shuang repeated herself loudly. Nangong Nuo grew somewhat annoyed. "Miss Mei Shuang, don't flaunt your knowledge; this is probably not the place for showcasing your talents..."
He turned to Anriyan and asked, "What did she say?"
Anriyan's eyes flickered as he glanced at Mei Shuang. "She said, do you want to keep all these treasures for yourself?"
Nangong Nuo raised an eyebrow at the remark. His gaze swept over Mei Shuang, a cold light flashing in his eyes. He finally understood why she had been acting so theatrically, trying to dissuade him from touching the treasures. It turned out this woman also harbored thoughts of wanting a share. "Keep it all to myself? Absurd! This treasure also bears the merit of my grandfather! What, do you think this prince cannot handle these treasures?"
"Alright," Mei Shuang sighed. "Zhao Prince, I admit that in front of the treasure, I too have lost my composure and may have spoken nonsense. Now that the treasure is here, feel free to collect it all; I am of no use here and will not disturb you..."
Hearing that Mei Shuang intended to leave, Nangong Nuo was taken aback for a moment before suddenly bursting into laughter. "Miss Mei Shuang, I have already said that once the treasure is found, I will personally 'escort' you away. How could this prince go back on his word?"
What the hell!
Mei Shuang realized that Nangong Nuo was starting to act shamelessly!
She had seen shamelessness before, but never like this!
Even though she knew she couldn't fight against him at this moment, she was still furious enough to want to curse. She pointed her delicate finger almost poking Nangong Nuo's mask. "Nangong Nuo, damn it, are you even a man!"
"Hahaha," Nangong Nuo found her words amusing. He reached out and grasped her trembling hand in front of him, his tone suggestive. "You should know better than anyone whether I am a man."
"......."
Mei Shuang felt as if her throat had been stuffed with an egg, nearly choking on her words. She pulled her hand away from his grip and gritted her teeth. "Okay, shit, I... believe..."
"Enough with the nonsense! Miss Mei Shuang, listen carefully; it's better for you to stand back and not interfere with my business!" Nangong Nuo's expression darkened as he coldly finished speaking, two men in black stepping forward to stand beside Mei Shuang.
Mei Shuang took a moment to calm her thoughts and said, "Wait! Zhao Prince, let's talk about something serious; may I say a word?"
Nangong Nuo nodded. "Of course, as long as you don't spread any more nonsense, this prince will naturally allow it."
"Seeking wealth has always been fraught with danger. Now that wealth is within easy reach, I believe Zhao Prince understands the risks involved. If Zhao Prince is willing to share a portion with me, I am happy to keep watch at the entrance above for Zhao Prince..."
Mei Shuang's eyes were filled with a sense of bargaining.
Nangong Nuo gazed at her for a moment, a half-smile on his lips, and surprisingly nodded. "Alright! I like to be straightforward in my dealings. Ever since you stole my silver notes and fled, I knew Miss Mei Shuang not only values her life but also loves wealth..."
"......."
Mei Shuang glared at him. As the saying goes, one shouldn't hit the face when striking someone or reveal their shortcomings when scolding them. Nangong Nuo's words made her feel utterly humiliated, yet thanks to her thick skin, she retorted with a smirk, "Is it just a mere thousand taels of silver that makes Zhao Prince feel pained?"
Nangong Nuo remained noncommittal.
Mei Shuang clapped her hands. "Since Zhao Prince is so stingy, I won't ask for much; just one measure will do."
"One measure?" Nangong Nuo looked at Mei Shuang, then glanced back at the treasure behind him, which likely amounted to hundreds of measures. He nodded. "I will grant you that."
Mei Shuang then signaled Cong Fei to ascend the Cloud Ladder. As they climbed, she leaned toward Cong Fei and whispered softly, "We need to leave here as soon as possible."
Cong Fei was momentarily taken aback, realizing the unusual nature of their situation, and silently nodded.
Meanwhile, Nangong Nuo instructed everyone to act quickly, placing the treasures into the lightweight bags they had brought. He then followed a few others up.
Listening to the sounds of people in the Underground Palace busily packing away treasures, Nangong Nuo felt a sense of satisfaction swell within him, a smile creeping onto his lips.
After giving instructions to Cong Fei, Mei Shuang turned to Anriyan, speaking in Eastern Language, "It seems you care quite a bit about the ownership of the treasure. If you wish to have a share, you could simply express your intentions directly instead of twisting my words to test his feelings."
Anriyan chuckled lightly and countered, "What did you mean earlier when you used Eastern Language to insult Zhao Prince?"
"Do I?" Mei Shuang said, "I was just saying it casually..."
"You called him an idiot just casually?"
"He didn't have any objections, so why are you in such a hurry for him?" Mei Shuang replied dismissively. "Why don't you just tell him my exact words?"
Anriyan's gaze deepened, and he said meaningfully, "You only called him stingy, so why didn't you say it directly in your Chinese? Lacking courage?"
Realizing she had been seen through, Mei Shuang paused for a moment, then climbed up to the ground with both hands and lazily said, "Alright, I admit I just wanted to test whether he understands Eastern Language. It seems he doesn't. Are you satisfied now?"
Anriyan followed her up and raised an eyebrow. "Whether he understands or not, what does it matter?"
Mei Shuang looked at Nangong Nuo who was about to come up and gave Anriyan a smile that was neither fully smiling nor fully serious, replying, "It makes it easier for us to communicate..."
This statement was somewhat unexpected, and paired with her playful yet indifferent expression, it stirred something in Anriyan's heart. How charmingly seductive; as for the meanings behind it, let one imagine. Not every woman possesses such intelligence and alluring potential.
For a moment, her words made Anriyan feel somewhat distracted.
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