Chapter 816: Unable to Laugh or Cry

The appearance of the Imperial Jade Seal.

It made many people stop breathing.

Pair after pair of eyes were cast toward that side.

The true Imperial Jade Seal was not as dazzling or brilliant as one might imagine.

However.

It sat there quietly, seemingly representing the inheritance of five thousand years of Huaxia history.

The Imperial Jade Seal was crafted from Lantian Jade, measuring four inches square, with five dragons intertwined on the knob, and the eight seal-script characters "Having received the mandate from Heaven, may one enjoy longevity and eternal prosperity" inscribed on the front by Li Si, serving as a token of "imperial power bestowed by Heaven, legitimate and legal." In history, there have been too many legends about the Imperial Jade Seal. Because this seemingly simple square seal represented imperial power.

It represented the legitimacy of a dynasty's rule.

In history, there have also been too many fake jade seals.

The Imperial Jade Seal used the most beautiful jade available.

It was worth a thousand cities, a supreme treasure of heaven and earth.

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The true Imperial Jade Seal did not have that corner missing; it was a very complete square seal.

People say: He's Jade Disk is not adorned with five colors, and Sui Hou's Pearl is not adorned with silver or yellow. Its quality and beauty are such that objects are insufficient to adorn it.

Bian He presented this raw jade to King Li of Chu. However, after examination by a jade artisan, the raw jade was judged to be a stone; King Li believed Bian He was deceiving the monarch, ordered Bian He's left foot to be severed, and banished him from the capital.

When King Wu ascended the throne, Bian He again presented the raw jade, but the jade artisan still considered it a stone; pitifully, Bian He was again ordered to have his right foot severed for the crime of deceiving the monarch.

He's Jade Disk is a famous beautiful jade in history, and during the hundreds of years it was passed down, it was revered as a "treasure worth a thousand cities" shared by the world.

During the Spring and Autumn period, Bian He of Chu saw a phoenix perched on a blue stone slab in the mountains at Chu Mountain, or some say Jing Mountain (modern-day Nanzhang County, Hubei). Based on the saying "a phoenix does not perch on land without treasure," he determined there was treasure on the mountain, and after careful searching, he finally discovered a piece of raw jade in the mountain.

To reward Bian He's loyalty, the beautiful jade was named "He's Jade Disk," which is the He's Jade Disk of later legends.

Dragons and phoenixes were both auspicious creatures in ancient times, and they also represented the majesty of the royal family.

When Wen Wang of Chu ascended the throne, Bian He cradled the raw jade and wept bitterly for three days and three nights under Chu Mountain, until his eyes bled. Wen Wang was puzzled and sent someone to ask him: "There are many people in the world who have had their feet severed, why are you the only one so sorrowful?"

Bian He lamented: "I am not sad because my feet were severed, but because a precious gem is seen as a stone, and a loyal subject is treated as a deceitful minister; I am heartbroken because right and wrong are inverted!" This time, Wen Wang directly ordered someone to cut open the raw jade, and as a result, a flawless piece of beautiful jade was obtained.

When the royal family hoped to use He's Jade Disk to rule the world, how could the people not also hope that He's Jade Disk would help them choose a benevolent and righteous monarch?

"It really is here, it really is here!"

Setting aside whether this story is true or false.

The many wonders and expectations people have placed on He's Jade Disk throughout history cannot be ignored.

Too excited.

People of this era have incomparable loyalty to the royal family; Xie Tianyao's legitimate ruling status is finally going to be acknowledged!

"It really is, it really is!"

Many people, upon seeing the Imperial Jade Seal, followed suit with eyes brimming with tears.

"Vice Minister Liu, the Imperial Jade Seal is of the utmost importance, I ask that you go and retrieve it yourself!"

The Prince of Yong even bowed deeply toward Liu Zheng.

It is not easy.

It was not easy at all!

Liu Zheng understood immediately; at this moment, it was indeed somewhat sensitive. The Imperial Jade Seal represented imperial power, and if they, these Feudatory Kings, were to take it rashly, and if this matter were to reach the ears of Xie Tianyao, I fear that having their entire families executed would not be an excessive punishment.

But Liu Zheng was different.

Liu Zheng was stunned for a moment.

Who would have thought that the Prince of Wei would be the same.

It was most appropriate for him to go and take it.

Xie Ming, who was nearby, was also anxious at this time.

He is not of the imperial clan.

Moreover, he was the Imperial Envoy specially appointed by Xie Tianyao for this occasion, specifically responsible for Liaodong and the matters of searching for the Imperial Jade Seal.

But Liu Zheng was clearly guarding against him and did not let him bring many people inside.

And by Liu Zheng's side, Pei Qianyun was always accompanying him.

But he still held back.

Even though he had long prepared many assassins for this matter.

And so.

He could only suppress his own impulses and watch helplessly as Liu Zheng walked over step by step.

Just this Pei Qianyun.

Without a dozen or so assassins, I fear there would be no way to make a move.

This is the Imperial Jade Seal.

This is no ordinary object.

Liu Zheng, in fact, was also very excited right now.

Just kidding.

He walked step by step, feeling his own breathing become somewhat rapid.

Getting closer and closer.

The object of the Ancestral Dragon of Huaxia!

The imperial power that has been passed down for thousands of years!

Finally.

Liu Zheng stopped.

The Imperial Jade Seal became clearer and clearer in his eyes.

It was a very ancient-looking square seal, wrapped on the outside in yellow silk.

Liu Zheng reached out his hand.

At first, he was worried that this golden-colored silk would have weathered away after so many years. But clearly, it hadn't; it had a very soft texture to the touch. It seemed the Luo Family often changed the packaging for this Imperial Jade Seal. Of course, as for where this packaging came from, he had no idea.

Everyone looked at him with envy.

It seemed that in the eyes of these people, in this life, if one were fortunate enough to touch such a thing even once, it would be a blessing cultivated over several lifetimes.

Liu Zheng took a deep breath and began to slowly peel back the silk.

Sure enough.

It was very heavy.

A piece of jade, of course, would be very heavy.

It was the entire world of Longyan.

"Long live, long live, long, long live our Emperor!"

The Small Seal Script characters "Having received the mandate from heaven, may one enjoy eternal prosperity" came into view.

Liu Zheng felt that what he was holding in his hand at this moment, heavy and substantial, was not just a square seal.

Everyone could not help but kneel and bow, shouting "Long live" in unison.

What they were kneeling to was, naturally, not Liu Zheng.

"Long live, long live, long, long live our Emperor!"

Liu Zheng turned around.

"Vice Minister Liu has come out!"

"The Imperial Jade Seal has been found!"

It was the Imperial Jade Seal.

The news of Liu Zheng emerging from the tomb spread throughout all of Longyan.

The whole country was in an uproar, and then the entire nation celebrated together.

"Vice Minister Liu has come out!"

Very quickly.

The imperial court was very shocked.

The people were very happy.

The Imperial Jade Seal!

This symbol of imperial power that had been missing for so many years had finally returned to the Longyan imperial court!

Immediately, Liu Zheng handed the Imperial Jade Seal, now re-encased in a box, to the Prince of Wei, who led a force of tens of thousands to personally escort it to Longyan.

Up to this point.

Xie Tianyao was naturally also incredibly excited.

All sorts of rewards, all sorts of joy.

This Imperial Jade Seal was, after all, found by Vice Minister Liu.

In that case, couldn't this Longyang Princess marry Liu Zheng?

The matter of the Imperial Jade Seal thus came to an end.

While the whole world celebrated, people were also thinking.

A few days later, Xie Tianyao announced that once Vice Minister Liu returned from Liaodong, it would be the date of his wedding with the Longyang Princess.

Imperial Son-in-law!

Thinking of this, those onlookers were still a little excited.

Sure enough.

This made the old couple in Liangzhou incredibly happy.

"Hahahaha, it's finally done!"

This is settled now!

He is definitely going to be the Imperial Son-in-law, no doubt about it.

As always, Feng Sanniang's words were still so sharp.

Liu Dahao, however, chuckled: "My lady is right, my lady is right."

"This Emperor, hmph, if he doesn't marry Chan'er to our family soon, he'll have a hard time!"

Liu Dahao and Feng Sanniang embraced to celebrate.

And then.

Suddenly, her laughter stopped abruptly.

"Behave yourself!"

Feng Sanniang rolled her eyes at Liu Dahao and chuckled.

Liu Dahao blinked his eyes.

What the?

Liu Dahao felt something was wrong and looked over.

He saw Feng Sanniang, hit by a wave of nausea, covering her mouth and running away.

In the underground tomb, the blood monkeys had all been released.

What is this situation?

A physician, quickly call for a physician!

As for how to handle this underground tomb, Liu Zheng was troubled once again.

He was a rather firm protector of cultural relics.

The people of the Luo Family also followed Liu Zheng back into the light of day.

Setting aside the emotions of the Luo Family for the moment.

They believed that Tuolei building this Underground Palace Complex was a sign of wolfish ambition, an attempt to challenge imperial power. This was an act of treason.

Many people suggested directly shelling this tomb.

This tomb of Tuolei, if placed in his previous life, would absolutely be on par with the ancient tomb of the Marquis of Haihun, representing the existence and succession of a civilization.

But the people of this time did not think so.

He sent men to load all the gold, silver, and treasures from this underground tomb onto carriages and haul them away; as for the tomb itself, he still sealed it up when he left.

He felt that Xie Tianyao would not be so petty as to be that harsh toward someone who was already dead.

It also avoided this so-called Cave Heaven and Blessed Land from truly affecting the dragon veins of Longyan.

But Liu Zheng still felt reluctant.

Afterward, he and the Prince of Yong looked at each other and laughed.

The Prince of Yong chuckled: "I'm afraid it's more than that. Longyang Princess has already arrived at the lair of Qiao Yuan; I hear there is even more money there! Hahahaha, this is the dowry the Princess has prepared for Vice Minister Liu!"

"Good heavens."

Liu Zheng looked at these carriages one by one and couldn't help but exclaim, laughing heartily: "It seems we don't have to worry about money anymore!"

Hearing of Xie Chan, he wished he could grow wings and fly to Liaodong immediately.

That girl who haunted his dreams was now his fiancée, betrothed by the Emperor.

"Is it true or false?"

Liu Zheng was overjoyed.

"Develop the Great Northern Wilderness!"

Liu Zheng and the Prince of Yong both shouted loudly.

"Hahahaha, let's go, let's head to Liaodong!"

"Let's go!"

With this war over, the spines of the Longyan people seemed to have straightened.

The rebel Qiao Yuan, the remnants of the Great Tang!

The great army finally set out.

Mighty and imposing.

The Nanyang troops who came to Longyan were almost completely wiped out!

Who said Longyan was already a sleeping lion?

Nearly a million troops in total were all annihilated!

This was absolutely a war of national destruction!

Such a Longyan is not capable?

What kind would work?

Who said Longyan was no good at fighting?

Haven't you seen that in Central Asia, Ling Chen has already begun to sweep away everything like withered weeds, and haven't you seen here in Liaodong, Vice Minister Liu personally taking charge to resolve the rebels and the remnants of the Great Tang?

And so.

People began to look forward to it.

The Imperial Jade Seal was also found!

Vice Minister Liu is truly a great general!

At this moment in the Horse Carriage, having just rested.

He received two pieces of news.

The future of this Liaodong Economic Special Zone.

And Liu Zheng.

Two.

When Liu Zheng saw this news, he fell into deep contemplation.

One.

The tea trade has finally come to Longyan. The wolfish ambition of the Netherlands has already begun to show its edge. What comforted Liu Zheng was that Zhu Zhen was seriously ill. Otherwise, given Zhu Zhen's status in the imperial court, helping the Netherlands secure a tea trade contract would have been no problem; Xie Tianyao would still have had to grant that favor. Moreover, Xie Tianyao himself was very interested in this trade; who doesn't want to make more money?

Pregnant.

She, at forty years old.

His mother.

Feng Sanniang.

This means.

Himself, a dignified twenty-six-year-old adult, already the world-renowned Vice Minister Liu.

Pregnant.

This news left Liu Zheng completely stunned.

To have a younger brother.

Immediately.

Unexpectedly.

Or perhaps a little sister?

He was somewhat.

unable to laugh or cry.