Chapter 10

Gu Qiancheng trusted Mother Sun, but this trust had its conditions. When it came to her own future, Gu Qiancheng had to be cautious.

Gu Qiancheng did not let Mother Sun see what was inside the box. Instead, she sent her to pack some clothes and valuables.

Although Gu Qiancheng was confident she could return, she still prepared for the worst. She feared the unexpected. If the old patriarch and the matriarch were as confused, she would be in a dire situation.

A woman alone outside, without food or clothes, would have no way out.

After Mother Sun left, Gu Qiancheng opened the box. Inside was a book and a few gold leaves. Gu Qiancheng didn't look at the gold leaves but carefully took out the book.

The book was yellowed, and the paper was somewhat dry, clearly an old book. However, it was well-preserved and still readable.

Gu Qiancheng removed the cover, and the title "Yi Guo Zhi" (Chronicles of the Yi Kingdom) was clearly printed on it. Seeing these three words, Gu Qiancheng smiled.

She had discovered this book when she first arrived. At the time, she wanted to find a piece of wood to fix her injured foot and had the idea to use the bed board. However, she found a treasure instead of using the bed board.

"Yi Guo Zhi" is an ancient book, said to be written by a prince of the previous dynasty. It records the locations of treasures from various countries of the previous dynasty, as well as the locations of gold, silver, and copper mines, geographical features, and even detailed records of the tombs of emperors and nobles.

In simpler terms, it is a treasure-hunting guide and a military strategy book. "Yi Guo Zhi" not only records treasures but also the terrain of various places. Familiarity with the terrain can provide a strategic advantage in battle.

Such a book would not only interest the old marquis but also Gu Qiancheng. Even if she didn't search for the treasures herself, presenting this book to the emperor would be a great contribution.

Gu Qiancheng, of course, had considered keeping it for herself, but as a woman, she couldn't leave the manor and enter the palace. Moreover, she only had half of "Yi Guo Zhi."

Indeed, when she found the book, she only had half of it. The half she had only recorded geographical features and did not mention any treasures.

However, for Gu Qiancheng, half a book was enough to stay in the Gu family. With this half, she had a 70% chance of convincing the old patriarch to bring her back.

If that didn't work, she could use the 800,000 taels of silver as leverage. The Gu Marquisate would never provide such a large dowry for Qianxue. After this incident, the Zhao Wang's palace would not agree to Qin Yunchu marrying Gu Qianxue as the main wife.

When the two families' marriage plans fell through, the Gu Marquisate would certainly go to the Zhao Wang's palace to reclaim the dowry. Given the relationship between the Zhao Wang's consort and her mother, the dowry would be returned to her, as she is the rightful owner.

Of course, the dowry was only a secondary plan. If the two families privately resolved the issue, it would be of no use to her. Gu Qiancheng still placed her hopes on the half of "Yi Guo Zhi."

She couldn't just give the old marquis the half book. Gu Qiancheng tore off the last few pages of the half book and cleaned the binding string, making it look as if it had just been split in two.

After doing all this, Gu Qiancheng put the book back in the wooden box and took out the gold, keeping it with her.

"Mother Sun." Gu Qiancheng closed the wooden box and called Mother Sun in. "Take this box to the old patriarch and tell him that I don't know when I will return. This is something I am giving him as a token of respect before I leave."

"Miss, don't worry, I know what to do." Mother Sun took the wooden box solemnly and held it tightly.

Miss said this is a matter of life and death.

"Mother Sun, you must hand it to the old patriarch personally. It doesn't matter if he doesn't open it, but it must be in his hands, not anyone else's." Gu Qiancheng, fearing any mishap, repeated her instructions.

Mother Sun nodded repeatedly, almost swearing to it.

"Mother Sun, go quickly. I'll take care of the rest myself." Gu Qiancheng knew it wasn't easy for Mother Sun to see the old patriarch, so it was best to go early.

"How can I let Miss do these things? I'll call the servants to help." Mother Sun turned to leave but was stopped by Gu Qiancheng. "Mother, don't go."

Gu Qiancheng shook her head. "Why should you offer yourself to be mistreated by those servants? The servants in the Gu Marquisate are used to looking down on those below them. They don't respect me, a young lady, so why would they respect my wet nurse?"

"Miss..." Mother Sun's eyes welled with tears, her face full of pain.

The daughter of the Gu Marquisate living in such humiliation is truly pitiful.

Gu Qiancheng shook her head indifferently. "I'm fine. Mother, just focus on this task. If you do it well, with the old patriarch's protection, our lives in the manor will be better."

No matter where she was, clinging to the powerful was crucial. Gu Qiancheng planned to cling to the old patriarch.

There was no other choice. The others were either too weak or impossible to rely on. The old patriarch was her only hope.

"Miss, rest assured, I will do this well." Mother Sun wiped her tears, nodded firmly, and quickly walked out.

Gu Qiancheng stayed in the room to pack her things, putting some clothes and valuables into the box Mother Sun had prepared. Gu Qiancheng didn't have much, and even with her injured foot, she finished packing in about an hour.

"Finally done." Gu Qiancheng sighed in relief, wiped the sweat from her face, and was about to get a drink of water when she heard hurried footsteps outside. It sounded like many people.

"Already here?"

Is it that urgent?

Gu Qiancheng raised her eyebrows in surprise, stopped drinking, and turned to look at the door, only to see...

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