"Wait a moment..."
Feng Dingchu actually wanted to stop her.
But it was too late.
The wooden chest, clearly old, was pulled open by Chu Qianli.
A chest of jewels, a lock, and a small wooden box.
"Girl..."
Chu Qianli ignored his obstruction and immediately opened the wooden box.
"An imperial decree?" This was completely unexpected. How could Ninth Uncle have an imperial decree in his hand?
Moreover, this imperial decree looked quite old. The material was of superior quality, but it was already worn.
"You wicked girl, I didn't tell you to open this."
Feng Dingchu snatched it back. The man who was usually calm and collected was now somewhat anxious.
It was clear that this imperial decree was extremely important.
Chu Qianli's curiosity was instantly piqued.
"What exactly does the imperial decree say?" Why did he look so nervous?
"Could it be related to the Empress Dowager... that matter?"
There were some things she didn't want to say too explicitly, as it might bring back painful memories for him.
But Feng Dingchu should understand what she meant.
Did the Empress Dowager try to poison him twice precisely because of this imperial decree?
What was written on the imperial decree?
Feng Dingchu didn't speak, his face ashen.
Chu Qianli could see that his mood was becoming agitated again, and after agitation, came loss.
And after that, would it be despair?
"Ninth Uncle, that matter is in the past. Since you brought me here, you should have expected to face it again."
It had taken him so much effort to come back to life.
Chu Qianli didn't want this imperial decree to send him back to a state of near-death.
"If you're unhappy, I won't ask about this imperial decree, but..."
"There is nothing that cannot be said to others. If it's just my matter, then you can look at this imperial decree if you wish, I won't stop you."
"So, the matter on this imperial decree is not related to you, but to someone else?"
Many figures flashed through Chu Qianli's mind.
The Empress Dowager, the Emperor, Hua Rong, the Empress, Feng Qihe, and Feng Yexuan.
However, it was more likely related to the former individuals.
But it couldn't be the Empress Dowager; she was just a woman in the harem.
However, this woman in the harem might do things beyond her capabilities for her son, the Emperor.
"Never mind, if you don't say it, I won't ask. However, the item has been dug up. If you put it back, it might not be safe anymore."
This solitary grave was most likely not built by him for himself.
He had merely used this place to bury his secrets after someone else had built it.
But their recent whereabouts had been under investigation, and it was only a matter of time before this place was discovered.
"Let's find another place to hide it."
Chu Qianli no longer paid attention to the imperial decree and lowered her head, picking up the bag of jewels.
She took a look and saw that there were quite a few rare treasures.
She looked at Feng Dingchu.
"Take some to help the villagers rebuild their homes, and you can spend the rest."
Feng Dingchu's gaze remained fixed on the imperial decree.
Chu Qianli, however, no longer cared about the imperial decree and was entirely focused on weighing the bag of jewels.
There were many treasures, and any one of them could be exchanged for a lot of gold.
To help the villagers rebuild their homes, she only needed to take out a few stones.
The rest... Wow, she was rich!
"Is this half of your wealth? It's quite a lot! Ninth Uncle, when you were a prince, you didn't happen to be corrupt, did you? So much..."
Before she could finish speaking, an imperial decree appeared before her eyes.
Chu Qianli's breath hitched. She looked up, staring at his face, as calm as still water, "Are you going to show me your secret?"