It is said that Qin Shihuang was controlled by a daughter

Chapter 585 The Candle of Immortality Shines Brightly Over the Nine Palaces

The craftsman walked ahead and explained to Ying Hehua how they had discovered this piece of red clay by chance, and how they had noticed unusual activity here during the heaviest rain.

Xu Zhi had a fairly clear understanding of the layout of the tomb chamber, but she felt quite uneasy about the steps she was currently standing on.

After several days of preparation, to put it nicely, Zhang Liang was tasked with helping them determine the positions of the constellations and the timing of their appearance.

But Xu Zhi didn't believe a word he said.

Therefore, she never thought of telling Zhang Liang which day she would be inspecting the underground palace.

Locking him in Huaqing Pool was merely to keep an eye on him.

The craftsmen never expected that Princess Yong'an would come in person, and even bring two personal maids with her. She seemed to have completely forgotten the emperor's requirement to build the passage in secret and to keep all the blueprints confidential.

Before she stepped through the door, she looked at Chang Cong standing to the side and gave him two instructions.

"Your Highness isn't going to tell Mr. Song?"

"He didn't have to come."

"Although Mr. Song was recommended by Prince Dan to assist Your Highness, I believe Your Highness should not take it lightly."

Xu Zhi looked at him, "Lord Chang is right."

"Mr. Song, what are His Highness's arrangements? Does His Highness require me to escort him back to Linzi..."

Before Chang Cong could finish speaking, he saw her brows furrow and immediately lowered his voice.

The princess turned her head to the side, and it seemed as if countless starlight lingered in her beautiful eyes.

Her voice, however, was cold, a description of her 'cruelty' often heard from her colleagues.

"If he makes any unusual moves, such as attempting to contact the Qin Dynasty's wanted criminal Chen Yu and others... then,"

Often, one should hold their breath.

A fleeting look of confusion crossed Xu Zhi's eyes, but in the end, her gaze hardened. She pinched her own palms, trying to clear her head, to become more lucid.

She wants to make up for the mistake she made thirteen years ago.

“Then, sir, you can treat him as a criminal. If he is involved in the crime of harboring a criminal, he should be imprisoned immediately without reporting it.”

"...Your Highness, Mr. Song did not come alone; his youngest son is still young..."

"Chang Cong".

She interrupted him, unable to listen any longer. She didn't want to admit that her heart was aching terribly; she least wanted to recall her pathetic state.

But others kept reminding her that Zhang Liang had a son.

She was still wondering if the name 'Buyi' might be the name of her and his child. Because on the day she decided to marry him, she told him, "Let us stay together forever, without doubt."

But reality is as cold as a knife.

Zhang Liang not only didn't love her, but he also showed her no pity. He could watch her vomit blood under that big tree in Bolangsha and hold a knife to her neck. He could also feign amnesia with a clear conscience, just watching her become distraught and anxious.

From beginning to end, he was just using her.

Today it is today.

He also made sure to use the cruelest methods to cause her pain.

This pain is like being in the freezing cold, and someone is cutting her throat with a piece of frozen, white sheet metal, making her feel cold, painful, and sharp, and she can't even speak out.

Because they were irreconcilable enemies from the very beginning.

Xu Zhi knew very well that the day she came before him was the day of national subjugation.

Little did Zhang Liang know that the first time she looked at him, she was also afraid of the same thing.

She prayed and hoped that she would not see hostility or the destruction of the Qin Dynasty in him.

Xu Zhi didn't want to dwell on the past.

She dispatched a troop of elite soldiers to surround Huaqing Pool from ten miles away.

Hidden among the dense forest, with mounds of earth and large stones everywhere, everyone said that Ying Hehua was pampered and even her attendants felt tired. Unexpectedly, the princess walked all the way along the small path without uttering a single complaint for half a day.

She was very gentle with her maids. Finally, the younger maid beside her couldn't help but ask, "Is that person really worth Your Highness doing this?"

Xu Zhi was stunned for a moment, speechless, wondering whether Yu Ji was asking about Zhang Liang or Li Xian.
Yu Ji was unaware of those complicated past events; she had only heard some stories about the princess from Xiao Fu.

"...Your Highness must really like Inspector Li, right? Don't worry, Your Highness, Lord Li is a lucky man, Your Highness will definitely find him."

Xu Zhi then realized that Li Xian and she had caused quite a few troubles over the years. Their elopement and forced marriage were so outrageous that they were practically common knowledge.

Yu Ji smiled, her face radiating girlish innocence and liveliness, "If only Your Highness were a man. I would also like to find a husband as good as Your Highness in the future, so that no matter where I am, he would never give up on finding me."

If her husband was Xiang Yu.

Actually, it was she who stayed by his side through thick and thin.

But as she looked at Yu Ji, perhaps because the love story in history was too tragic, she didn't want to have anything to do with him anymore.

"Silly child, it's okay if we can't find each other. Even if we're separated by distance, as long as we treat each other sincerely, it doesn't matter."

"Is there anything Your Highness absolutely desires to obtain?"

Xu Zhi smiled, gazing at the vast and majestic Mount Li before her, and took a deep breath. Seeing that she and Shen Zhi were the only ones around her, Xu Zhi relaxed her shoulders, squatted down, and picked up a clod of soil in her hand.

"Actually, I don't like my father building a mausoleum. It's not for any other reason than that some things you can't take with you when you die, and in the end, you only live this one life. I have no other wish than that in this life, neither the Great Qin nor my father will have any regrets."

Shen Zhi looked at her and understood those words deeply. Over the years, she had watched her devote almost all her energy to her.

Yu Ji looked at her, puzzled.

Xu Zhi said, "It has always been like this. Even though I am afraid, I will not stop. In the past, I saw the past; now I see the future."

Chang Cong heard these words from behind the stone wall and was shocked. That very night, upon returning to his office, he immediately sent a secret order to Xianyang, eager to inform the emperor of the truth he had heard.

He thought that if he knew where Li Xian was, he would definitely tell Yong'an without hesitation.

Unfortunately, he knew too little. — "I beg Your Majesty's mercy. Lord Li's flesh and blood are no different from that of an ordinary person... Prince Yong'an is absolutely loyal to Your Majesty and to the Great Qin... I privately believe that Xu Fangshi's words are inappropriate, and I hope Your Majesty will reconsider."

Chang Cong's secret order was sent to Xianyang Palace a day late.

Right in front of the Mirror of the Gallbladder in the Cloud Wandering Palace.

On this day, a strong wind suddenly blew across the ground, making it seem as if the sky had darkened.

"Your Majesty, if you see the person in the mirror, then it proves that what I said is true. Your Majesty! Such strange and evil spirits are detrimental to the fortune of our Great Qin. I hope you can make a decision."

Inside the underground palace, Xu Zhi crossed the first bridge. Below the bridge, the water shimmered, and an unknown liquid floated on the surface.

The underground palace had a wide passageway, and the group arrived at a stone gate that was four or five meters high.

The stone gate is carved with dragon and tiger patterns unique to the Qin Dynasty in the middle, and nine tomb guardian beasts are placed on each side, with fangs flying upwards and horns protruding, resembling deer.

A phoenix is ​​carved on the second door.

The phoenix was a pattern used in the Chu Kingdom, and Xu Zhi didn't think much of it.

According to the research conducted a few days ago, the whistle was indeed related to the patterns on the doorway. After a slight tremor, the stone door opened under the watchful eyes of the craftsman and Qin Wei.

The craftsman said that this room was meant to house treasures, hence its height and sturdiness.

A design was also made on the top.

The seven constellations of the Azure Dragon are illuminated by lights reflected from the crystal glass, creating a scene resembling a sky full of stars.

This is similar to the inner chambers of Zhongnan Mountain.

Mo Qi is a member of the Mo family, Xu Zhi thought, he wouldn't be so stingy, he should have kept the manuscript.

He was unaware of the sensational news caused by the discovery of the Terracotta Army and the First Emperor's Mausoleum.

But if she told others that there was indeed a time-traveling design in the underground palace, they would all say she was crazy. But in fact, a person from the Republic of China era really did leave his traces two thousand years ago.

As Xu Zhi thought about it, the torch in her hand burned brighter and brighter.

Although it was underground, the passageways were smooth and the ventilation was reasonable, leaving everyone in awe.

“Your Highness, look, this water looks like a mirror,” said Yu Ji.

Xu Zhi stepped onto the damp ground, looking at the pool water, where her face was reflected.

It was cold and silent. It had been raining for days, and the damp, chilly air poured down on people. The staircase was extremely long, leading to a wide stone bridge below.

This road was traversed too quickly, which was unusual.

A blinding light suddenly shot in from the front.

"It's too bright! Your Highness, be careful!" Shen Zhi stepped in front of Xu Zhi first.

Looking from behind Shen Zhi, Xu Zhi was completely stunned by the scene before her.

The candle of immortality burned at the end.

Silver rivers flow all around, scattered like stars on a chessboard.

However, she is definitely not a toxic element like mercury, otherwise they wouldn't have been able to survive until now.

"Hehe, Princess, you've arrived quite quickly."

Hearing Zhao Gao's voice, Xu Zhi, though expecting it, was still instinctively angry.

He was dressed in simple artisan's clothes, but his gaze was more profound than ever before, as if he could see right through her soul.

Where is Li Xian?

"Lord Li is ultimately not someone Your Highness can trust. He's told you everything. I think these matters need to be verified by you, don't you think?"

Xu Zhi ignored the attempts to sow discord, but simply emphasized her tone.

Where is Li Xian?

"Princess, he is dead."

"Dead?" Xu Zhi paused, first questioning, then bursting into laughter. "Dead. Where's the body?"

"Your Highness is indeed Your Highness..." Zhao Gao chuckled in a deep voice, glancing at the guards behind her.

"Some events, past and present, are truly mysterious. Your Highness, I think it would be better for the three of us to have a private discussion. These people are here. If I were to say something wrong, how would the princess face the consequences?"

As the white light dimmed, Xu Zhi's eye strain lessened.

The person was unconscious and covered in blood and gore.

Ten days ago, he was just as unrestrained and arrogant.

She finally understood what kind of day Li Xian had finally waited for.

Whether it was the inscription on the red stone six years ago, his attempt to commit suicide to atone for his sins because of Jing Ke, or the backlash he suffered, it was all a testament to his suffering.

Even now, he is willing to risk his life for a chance, atoning for his sins in the most tragic way.

Li Xian discovered that the immortal master had seen through the clues.

He was more worried that Xu Fu would discover their strange behavior.

No one can accept something like this.

Moreover, it was Ying Zheng.

One Tang Zhipei has already died in the world, and Xu Zhi absolutely cannot bear the thought of being suspected and murdered by her closest relatives.

Li Xian reveals her rebirth in an attempt to conceal her origins from another world, leaving Chang Cong by her side to demonstrate the flawlessness of her soul.

Xu Zhi saw bloodstains hanging on his body, starting from his waist and trailing a long, deep red line that resembled a ribbon connecting the past and the present.

She denied that her voice was choked up.

"Li Xian, you're an idiot, the biggest idiot in the world."