There are too many female protagonists with deceased husbands in the Qin Dynasty's Past Books.

Or perhaps it's because this is just a copy of the old book, so Jiang Mo doesn't need to be as cautious as usual when he acts.

Ultimately, it all comes down to that one moment of heartache.

Jiang Mo couldn't bear to look at the expression on Hu Meier's face that he had never seen before. He just wanted her to stop crying and smile as soon as possible, to show the expression he was familiar with.

So Jiang Mo rushed out.

Was it impulsive? Looking back now, it certainly was quite impulsive.

Regret?

If Jiang Mo regretted it, he would have turned back upstream long ago. Why continue chasing that faint light in his field of vision and diving into a strange and dangerous underwater depth...

strangeness?

Wait a minute, the terrain here doesn't seem too unfamiliar!

The memories that surfaced in my mind were crystallized from the solidified memories of the past, and came from clues closely related to the treasure of Fire Rain Manor.

The sudden realization made Jiang Mo's eyes widen, and he almost cried out in surprise.

Luckily, he held back, otherwise, that mouth of his at the bottom of that icy pool would have been gurgling away...

Even though he didn't shout out loud, he couldn't contain his joy. After searching around Fire Rain Manor for so many days, he finally found the clue that the treasure map pointed to.

Those messy lines don't refer to any mountain range or geological formations.

Rather, it's the network of waterways beneath this icy pool!

No wonder, no wonder I couldn't find it.

If it weren't for this experience of diving into the deep icy pool, I probably would have searched the entire Fire Rain Manor and never imagined that the clue would be here.

Hu Meier, you are truly my lucky star!

On the shore, Hu Meier, who was feeling lost and disoriented, suddenly couldn't help but sneeze. She rubbed her nose and stared blankly at the cold pool.

"Miss, it's freezing cold here, let's move back a bit."

She herself didn't feel anything, but Chunlan, who was carefully protecting Hu Meier, reacted immediately and pulled Hu Meier to retreat to a safer and warmer place.

"No, I'll wait here..."

Shaking her head to refuse Chunlan's offer, Hu Meier stood stubbornly in place, her gaze fixed on the depths of the cold pool, untouched by sunlight.

She will wait here.

But what are we waiting for?

Is it the Fire Rain Agate that has long since disappeared, or the figure that has vanished again?

Hu Meier herself couldn't explain it.

As if she had lost her soul, she stood blankly on the bank of the cold pool, her body trembling and curling up as each second passed.

Suddenly, hurried footsteps approached.

Before Hu Meier, who was staring blankly at the cold pool, could react, she was enveloped in familiar warmth, and the usually stern voice was unusually gentle:

"Mei'er, I'm so glad you're alright, I'm so glad you're alright..."

The familiar voice brought Hu Meier back to her senses. She looked up and saw Hu Yuer's face, which had just shown signs of relief.

The other person, who should have been too busy to get away, rushed here.

In the rush, his clothes were disheveled from running, and he had none of his usual dignified, composed, and impeccable demeanor; all that remained was pure concern and worry.

"Sister, I..."

"It's alright, I'll handle things here. You go back to the villa and get some rest, everything will be fine."

Before Hu Meier could finish speaking, Hu Yuer gently interrupted her.

As if caring for a sick child, she reached out and gently stroked the other's forehead, then took Hu Meier's hand, preparing to send her away first.

"No, I'll wait for him here..."

With her perfectly aligned, pearly white teeth biting her bleeding lips, Hu Meier stubbornly shook her head, refusing her sister's offer. The latter wasn't annoyed by her stubbornness, but simply went along with Hu Meier's words:

"Okay, okay, whatever you say."

"But how about we move to the side a bit? Staying on the shore will hinder their rescue efforts, which isn't very convenient, is it?"

As if in response to Hu Yuer's suggestion, a series of firm and powerful footsteps suddenly came.

Before the others could react, Chu Yan, who was squatting on the shore peering out, suddenly snapped to attention and looked nervously toward the footsteps coming from the sound.

His gaze narrowed slightly.

Just then, a small squad of fully armed soldiers came running from the direction Hu Yu'er had rushed from. The style of their armor clearly indicated that they were from the South Korean army!

And the leader was not a minor leader like a centurion or a chiliarch.

Judging from the style of that armor, he is clearly a general!

Why would someone like that be here?

Chapter 40: I'm here, I'm not dead.

As a petty thief raised by a hundred birds, the fear of government soldiers is ingrained in the fledgling swallow's bones, just like a mouse fears a cat.

Upon seeing this group of South Korean soldiers, he immediately became nervous.

Especially the general leading the way made the fledgling swallow feel extremely uneasy, and she couldn't help but think to herself:

Could it be that his identity has been exposed, and Huoyu Manor is preparing to send people to capture Brother Mo?

This is bad, very bad!

However, the fledgling swallow was no ordinary child. Despite being extremely nervous, it did not lose its composure. While keeping a watchful eye on the approaching person, it silently moved a little closer to the cold pool.

If things turn bad, he might have to jump into the water to escape.

The general who was striding over with his right hand on his sword seemed to have noticed Chu Yan's gaze. He immediately cast a sharp glance over, but when he saw that it was a child, his gaze softened considerably, and he turned to look in Hu Yu'er's direction.

"Miss Hu, what has happened here? Do you need my help?"

Walking quickly to Hu Yuer, the newcomer's gaze flashed with amazement when he saw Hu Meier, who was somewhat dazed in the other's arms. However, he immediately and politely withdrew his gaze, cupped his hands in greeting to Hu Yuer, and asked her.

"I dare not trouble Lord Li with matters concerning the mountain villa."

Although she was somewhat flustered because of her sister's situation, Hu Yu'er still managed to remain composed and handled herself quite appropriately when facing outsiders.

"Oh, girl, that's too formal of you."

"Today, I, Li, have gained the young lady, and I have also received considerable assistance from Fire Rain Manor. If the manor ever has the opportunity, it should naturally offer its full support in return, so that it can be considered a reciprocal exchange."

The visitor spoke with reason and evidence, and in a very polite tone.

But the soldiers following behind him looked at him with a subtle expression when they heard this. When did Lord Li become so kind-hearted?

Those of them, as his subordinates, had no idea!

He was just on a mission nearby, but when he saw the young lady from the manor rushing over, he immediately put the mission aside.

General, it's obvious he's taken a liking to that girl!

Several veterans exchanged glances and immediately reached a consensus. If they weren't worried about being punished when they got back, most of them would have burst out laughing.

"Actually, my younger sister accidentally lost an important item..."

After hesitating for a moment, Hu Yu'er looked at the situation on the other side of Han Tan, where they had been busy for a long time but had not achieved any results. She still chose to accept the other party's kindness and briefly explained the reason for the matter.

Of course, she didn't go into details about the rather absurd selection process, such as the exam questions.

General Li clearly sensed that Hu Yuer was holding back in her words, but he didn't intend to question it. Instead, when he heard that they needed to dive into the depths of the icy pool to rescue people, he immediately took off his helmet without saying a word.

He revealed a young face with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, exuding masculinity.

Having dealt with Lord Li several times, this was the first time Hu Yu'er had seen him remove his helmet, and she couldn't help but be slightly stunned.

I secretly said:

I had assumed that as the Right Sima of Han, he must be quite old. I never imagined he would be so young, so…promising at such a young age.

"Lord Li Kai, you mustn't!"

Seeing Li Kai remove his helmet as if to disarm himself and risk his life by going into the water, one of his subordinates immediately stepped forward to dissuade him and volunteered:

"Let the brothers go down and check the situation first; maybe they'll be able to rescue the person!"

Li Kai felt that going down based on his own abilities was the safest course of action and would best demonstrate his sincerity. He was about to refuse his subordinate's suggestion when he suddenly heard a gentle voice beside him advising him:

"Lord Li is of noble status, it would be best not to risk your life lightly."

Slightly startled, Li Kai immediately realized that it was Hu Yu'er who was trying to persuade him. He was overjoyed and looked at her, only to see that Hu Yu'er turned her head away shyly, but he could still see the concern on her face.

So he immediately complied and waved his hand, giving the order:

"Alright! Tang Qi, you're the best swimmer, so go down and check the situation first. If it's too difficult for one person to rescue him, immediately call the brothers for help!"

The soldier who had previously stepped forward to offer advice immediately nodded in agreement.

He removed his heavy armor and plunged into the water, diving towards the depths of the icy pool like an incredibly agile fish.

Not long after, there was another splash, and Tang Qi leaped out of the water.

After only a short time underwater, his face turned pale and his lips turned purple from the cold. He was soaking wet and shivering uncontrollably.

Moreover, after being pulled out of the water, he did not immediately call for help.

Upon seeing this, Li Kai's heart sank. Sure enough, he heard Tang Qi come over and report, "Reporting to my lord, this cold pool is so deep that the bottom cannot be seen. I have searched all the way down but have not found any trace of anything. I'm afraid..."

"Mei'er, Mei'er!"

Tang Qi was interrupted by a gasp before she could finish speaking.

Hu Yu'er, who was holding her younger sister, suddenly felt a weight in her arms. Hu Mei'er, who had been looking at Tang Qi with anticipation, suddenly felt breathless and almost fainted after hearing what Tang Qi said.

Hu Yu'er was so frightened that her face turned pale, and she didn't know what to do.

Li Kai, who was standing next to him, knew some ways to deal with this situation, but because of the difference between men and women, he did not dare to make a move.

Chunlan was busy helping Hu Yuer to her feet to prevent the young lady from falling again.

Everyone was in a flurry of activity when suddenly a whooshing sound rang out, and a crimson stone flew towards Hu Meier.