Chapter seven hundred and nineteen crying children have candy to eat
The emperor checked the route carefully and found that this was only half of it.
He hurriedly picked up another copy, but as soon as he got it, he saw that the half of the parchment had burnt marks.
He took the burnt parchment in his hand and shook it open, and found that it was more than half smaller than the other half.
I opened it again and asked, "What's going on?"
The emperor looked at Gu Chengyu with sharp eyes, what does this mean?
There is a hole in the middle of the treasure map, and that spot happens to be the location of the treasure map.
Could it be that Gu Chengyu had a different intention and deliberately destroyed the treasure map?
Gu Chengyu thought of this after he came back. He knew that the emperor was suspicious by nature, so he had already thought of countermeasures.
So, he explained the general content of the treasure map. Of course, he described the person who stole the treasure map as his follower.
"The treasure map was divided into two, and was hidden in Qu Mansion and Yi Mansion respectively. I also spent a lot of energy to get the treasure map. You also know how dangerous it is to go to Hejian Mansion, and there are many people trying to capture it.
There is a treasure map, and leaving this humble minister is tantamount to seeking the skin of a tiger."
Gu Chengyu knew that the emperor was dissatisfied with this result, so he explained: "On the way back to the capital, Wei Chen and Mr. Lu almost died, and Mr. Lu was even injured. Being able to return to the capital safely is already considered a blessing.
What a blessing!"
Although he and Lu Chen were not hunted down because of the treasure map, it was always a fact that they were hunted down, right?
Only children who can cry will get sweets, so he naturally exaggerates the dangers involved.
Otherwise, how could the emperor know that the treasure map was hard to come by?
"Although the process is very tortuous and the result is not satisfactory. At least the treasure map has not fallen into the hands of others. I don't know the exact location, but I still know the general direction. In the future, your Majesty, please send someone to carefully check that area.
If you look for it, you can always find where the treasure is hidden."
What Gu Chengyu said was not unreasonable. As long as the emperor thought that no one else had obtained the treasure map, he felt a little calmer.
"But this place is so big, how can we find it? I'm afraid there will be no hope in my lifetime."
The emperor was very regretful and threw the treasure map on the imperial desk. It was a pity that this good treasure map was burned.
"Have you ever seen a complete treasure map before? What about the Qu family and the Yi family? I don't know if they have seen it before, or if they remember the exact location."
The emperor suddenly thought of the two families who secretly hid the treasure map in Hejian Mansion. They must have seen it before, and maybe they even made a perfect rubbing of it?
Gu Chengyu naturally understood what the emperor meant. He had also thought that Qu Huaiyun must have seen the treasure map, and maybe he actually remembered the location.
It's a pity that Qu Huaiyun is dead.
"Weichen has not seen it. It's just that you don't know something, Your Majesty. Before Weichen and Mr. Lu returned to the capital, Chief Qu had already died. And no other member of the Qu clan has seen the real treasure map."
"What? Dead? What's going on?" The emperor was furious. If he could really get this batch of gold, why would the court be in such difficulty?
"How could those people let go of Patriarch Qu who knew the exact address? So Patriarch Qu quickly hit the wall and committed suicide not long after he was put in the cell."
Originally, Lu Chen wanted Qu Huaiyun to draw the treasure map, but Qu Huaiyun delayed and said he would think about it.
Maybe Qu Huaiyun had other plans and was counting on his eldest son Qu Youen to rescue him.
When the time comes, this half of the treasure map will naturally play a big role, allowing their Qu family to reach a higher level.
What a pity! In the end, Liao Cheng wanted to torture Qu Huaiyun. How could Qu Huaiyun be able to withstand it?
In order not to take advantage of Liao Cheng, Qu Huaiyun quickly took his own life without any hesitation.
If you ask how Gu Chengyu knew so clearly, it was because he wanted to find out the information and had been a gentleman in Liang Shang several times.
As for rescuing Qu Huaiyun, he didn't have the childishness to do so.
First, Qu Huaiyun is not a good person, and those charges are all true.
Secondly, Gu Chengyu didn't want to wade into troubled waters anymore. He wasn't interested in the treasure map anyway, so why bother?
The emperor was walking back and forth in the royal study. Maybe someone in the capital knew the exact location of the treasure map. How could he feel at ease?
Will that batch of gold be seized first? This is what the emperor is most worried about.
"Actually, Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. After the death of Patriarch Qu, no one will know where the treasure is hidden."
Gu Chengyu was so sure that the emperor was a little confused. He turned around and looked at him.
That inexplicable look made Gu Chengyu's scalp tighten. Wouldn't the emperor begin to suspect him again?
Under the emperor's gaze, which weighed heavily, Gu Chengyu remained calm and showed no guilt. The emperor had no choice but to look away.
He thought in his heart that Gu Chengyu was indeed capable, but if he wanted to swallow this treasure privately, it would undoubtedly be a fool's dream.
The most likely possibility is that Gu Chengyu took refuge with some prince and used the treasure as a declaration of surrender, but this possibility is not very likely.
He thought about it and decided to trust Gu Chengyu.
The whole world is a royal land, and the search for treasure maps will not be small. As long as there is any trouble, I will know it.
"Your Majesty, although there is an error in the treasure map, the people who know the location of the treasure are no longer in this world, which can be considered a blessing among misfortunes. Before I went to Hejian Mansion, I confessed to you that I cannot guarantee that I will bring the treasure with you.
Returning to the treasure map, I just hope that the treasure map will not fall into the hands of other forces, so you agreed."
Gu Chengyu observed the emperor's face as he spoke. Seeing the emperor's expressionless face, he felt uncertain.
If the emperor was unwilling to give him a promotion, then he would have nothing to say. Why did he fail to handle the matter properly?
"However, although Weichen has tried his best in this matter, the damage to the treasure map is also Weichen's dereliction of duty. Please punish me by the Emperor."
Gu Chengyu knelt down again, not daring to discuss promotion.
The emperor walked to the imperial desk and sat down, looking at Gu Chengyu without saying a word for a long time.
After a long while, he spoke, "Huh! I don't know your little thoughts, but don't worry, what I promised before will definitely not change."
Gu Chengyu felt happy after hearing this, but he didn't dare to show it on his face.
When he was about to speak, the emperor waved his hand and interrupted him, "Don't say those vain words. I have spoken the truth and will never go back on my words. However, there are no vacancies in the Hanlin Academy now, and I plan to transfer you."
What do you think about going to Dali Temple?"
The emperor picked up the tea bowl and took a sip, then waited for Gu Chengyu's reaction.
Gu Chengyu was shocked when he heard this, what does the emperor mean?
Transfer him to Dali Temple? As far as he knows, Dali Temple Minister Kuang Zhaoying is not at odds with his senior brother!
During the previous imperial examination fraud case, Kuang Zhaoying wanted to take action on him.
If he were to serve in Dali Temple, wouldn't that mean that he would be put on someone else's chopping block?
Besides, he was very indifferent to the place where people were often punished and made bloody. Besides, Dali Temple was the easiest place to offend people, so it was a thankless job.