Soon, Shen Huan officially moved into the Southern Palace. Compared with the majestic palace in the North, this palace seemed much smaller and more exquisite. However, there were very few people in the palace, so it did not seem lively and crowded. The name of the palace she lived in was: She was the only one who lived in the Zichen Palace. Sometimes Prince Jung would be late handling affairs in the palace. After the curfew, he would rest in the side hall of the Zichen Palace.
On the first day Shen Huan moved into the palace, Xiao Wumian led him to Fengxian Hall to pay homage to the past kings.
"The day to worship the heaven has to wait until the Qintian Prison is decided before we can go. Now, kneel down here and worship. Here are all the ancestors of the Xiao family, and here are the portraits of your parents, Empress Zhaohe." Xiao Wumian one by one After introducing, he finally stopped in front of a portrait of a young couple and said to Shen Huan
Shen Huan looked over and saw only two portraits of young emperors and queens. The people in the portraits had expressionless faces. Like all the other emperors, Shen Huan's heart was calm. She did not see the excitement or excitement of her biological parents at all. Happy or sad
"How did they die?" she asked
"They died in the civil strife sixteen years ago," Xiao Wumian replied, "That's why I have to send Your Highness to the North to be raised by Lord Shen."
Shen Huan nodded silently, burned three sticks of incense in front of their souls, kowtowed three times respectfully, took a deep look at the two portraits, without lingering, walked out with Xiao Wumian, and came to the intersection. Tai Dian
Pulling out Wang Feng, he took out the treasure map from the scabbard. After checking it carefully, Xiao Wumian led Shen Huan to the inner hall and opened a secret compartment according to the instructions on the drawing. The secret compartment was a mechanism. Turn on the switch and the basement door will open.
The two of them walked underground together, following the instructions on the drawing and successfully passed through several dangerous mechanisms before finally stopping in front of a stone door.
There was no instruction on how to open the stone door on the drawing. After Xiao Wumian carefully observed and fumbled around, he discovered that there was a groove on the right side, as if he wanted to insert something into it.
Xiao Wumian made some gestures, and finally realized that the groove was very narrow. It seemed that only the blade of Wang Fengjian could penetrate it.
After hearing this, Shen Huan pulled out Wang Feng and stabbed it into the groove. Sure enough, just when the entire sword body was submerged, the stone door opened and what came into view was a stone chamber filled with gold and silver jewelry.
The two of them walked in and found themselves among gold, silver and jewels. Xiao Wumian sighed: "The wealth here is enough to provide all the weapons, equipment and food for an army of 100,000 people, enough to last three years."
Shen Huan shook his head and said, "I can't stop watching."
"more than?"
"I guess this is just a small part of all the treasures"
"How did Your Highness know?"
"I guessed it," Shen Huan looked around and said, "Don't forget, the Emperor of the Southern Kingdom was pushed back across the Yangtze River. He was so focused on escaping that he had no time to bring all the treasures. What's more, He is from Yao who crossed the Yangtze River. What if he only wears too many jewels and attracts attention? Therefore, there must be only a small part here, and most of the treasure must still be left in the Northern Palace!"
"Why are you so sure, Your Highness?"
"Because there is also a palace in the Northern Palace, also called Jiaotai Palace. I went in and played there before. When I came in, I was a little strange. Now that I think about it, it's because the furnishings and architecture here are exactly the same as the Jiaotai Palace in the North. I I thought, maybe there is the same secret compartment in the same seat and the same mechanism in the secret compartment. When the mechanism is opened, such a stone chamber will definitely appear. But I think that stone chamber should be bigger than this one and contain more treasures than this one."
Xiao Wumian said worriedly: "If this is the case, what should we do if someone from the Northern Kingdom finds out?"
"The Jiaotai Palace in the North Kingdom has been idle for a long time. Besides, I don't think the stone door would have been opened without Wang Fengjian."
Xiao Wumian smiled and nodded: "Yes, I filtered it."
Shen Huan smiled at him and said: "The things here are not needed for the time being. Let's go out first. When the day comes, we will transport the things here out."
"Yes, but His Highness has the final say."
So, the two of them left and pretended as if nothing happened.
In the days that followed, Shen Huan began to formally handle the government affairs of the Southern Kingdom. She was already smart, and with Xiao Wumian's tireless guidance, she quickly got started with these matters.
In her spare time, she used Wang Fengjian to relearn the swordsmanship skills she had learned as a child. As Xiao Wumian expected, once she cooperated with Wang Fengjian, her swordsmanship was indeed very powerful, and it was more than enough to deal with ordinary masters.
After all, Nanguo is not a big place and has a small population, so things are not complicated. Shen Huan does not find it very difficult to deal with it. Especially after getting started, she feels that it is very simple, and the processing is getting faster and faster, and she has more free time.
After finishing the political affairs that day, Xiao Wumian smiled at her and said, "You have been in the South for so long and you haven't gone out for a walk yet. I have reserved a seat at Deyilou. How about we go have a meal together?"
Shen Huan smiled and said, "It's up to you."
The two of them looked at each other and smiled. They had met several important ministers in the evening, so they dressed up and left the palace, took a carriage together, and came to the busiest market together. The Deyi Building was located in the best location of the market. There are usually many customers in this location. If you don't reserve a seat in advance, even if you are the acting king, you won't be able to easily eat the delicious food inside.
The two came to Deyi Building and sat down in the private room they had reserved. The private room was on the second floor. It was next to the window and could see the night view of the entire market.
There were only two of them in the private room, and the surroundings seemed very quiet.
Xiao Wumian thoughtfully poured the tea for Shen Huan, and carefully wiped away the water stains that dripped when pouring the tea for Shen Huan. He put the tea cup next to Shen Huan and said with a smile: "Excellent Tieguanyin."
Shen Huan asked curiously: "How do you know that I like to drink Tieguanyin?"
Xiao Wumian smiled and said: "Longjing is too strong, Biluochun is too light, and only Tieguanyin is suitable."
Shen Huan was startled and said: "You can also understand what I said. You are indeed very capable." He picked up the teacup and took a sip, and then said: "With your ability, it is easy to lead the Southern Kingdom. Why bother to welcome me back?" "
Xiao Wumian said seriously: "Because Your Highness is the direct descendant of the Xiao family, I cannot let the direct descendants of the Xiao family suffer elsewhere."
Every time he talks about this, he always looks upright. Shen Huan smiles helplessly, turns away and looks at the scenery outside the window.
After just taking a look, Shen Huan immediately turned her face away, and she didn't look too good either.
"What's wrong?" Xiao Wumian asked with concern.
Shen Huan calmed down and whispered: "I seem to have seen an acquaintance."
"who?"
"yes……"
Just as he was talking, the waiter brought the first dish, which was West Lake vinegar fish. Logically speaking, West Lake vinegar fish would not have a fishy smell, but when Shen Huan saw the fish, for some reason she just felt sour in her stomach. Finally, I couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of bitter water.
Xiao Wumian stood up in a hurry, walked to her side, put his hand on her Hao wrist, and comforted: "Don't be afraid, I have studied medicine, I will feel your pulse first." However, when he concentrated on feeling the pulse, his expression changed. changed