The System Make Me Near With The Emperor
Chapter 57

When Xie Hongyi examined his other remains, they also had some similar features, namely red marks on the skin of the neck and punched wounds by blunt objects on the head.

When a wife is killed, the main culprit is her husband. But, Huang Long couldn't possibly kill his wife right? Moreover, his wife is not just one. Also, what reason did he do it?

Just as he was about to close the last chest, Xie Hongyi suddenly heard the sound of footsteps. He panicked and thoughtlessly entered the chest and lay down. "I'm sorry, Consort Jiang. I'll burn zhiqian for you later." His whisper as he faced Concubine Jiang's beautiful yet stiff face.

As the sound of the footsteps stopped, Xie Hongyi tried to peek by opening a slight gap of the coffin lid.

All he saw was the back of a man wearing a black robe with a dragon pattern on it, long hair of a black back with jade ties on his head. "Our main protagonist."

Xie Hongyi murmured inwardly.

A few days of not meeting, Huang Long's back looked slightly bent.

Huang Long stood firmly in front of a small pagoda, unaware of any movement behind him. His mind is in a rage. Now that there were so many problems popping up one by one, the Western Kingdom asked for an explanation about the death of one of their family members, and some officials urged to find a solution to the North Kingdom that was on a frenzy of invasion, and some officials urged to find a solution, not to mention the issue about the tribute funds being misused by someone. It was like Huang Long's head was about to explode.

It was fortunate that his Imperial Uncle was willing to help settle matters with the Northern Kingdom.

"I think I know this pattern." Huang Long was very surprised by the voice of a woman who suddenly sounded. Is he really not alert to the point of not realizing someone's arrival?

Huang Long was even more surprised to find out who the figure that spoke was to the point that he took a few steps back. "You-" Huang Long said in disbelief.

Xie Hongyi showed a row of white teeth. He said in an innocent tone. "Your Majesty."

Huang Long then asked after successfully controlling himself. "How did you get here?"

"That's not important." Xie Hongyi stared at the small pagoda and took out a round object that had intricate ornaments on both sides.

Xie Hongyi then took something from under his sleeves.

Huang Long's eyes widened. The thing that Xie Hongyi had in hand was the key to unlocking the secret room! How could that woman have it?

Only this time during his life had he been startled several times.

Xie Hongyi twisted the round object in his hand. "Your Majesty, do you know what this thing is? I'm curious because this thing is similar to the pattern in that pagoda."

Huang Long replied slowly. "That's a key."

"key? What keys?"

Huang Long fell silent and did not answer Xie Hongyi. "Your Majesty, you won't tell me?"

Huang Long finally replied. "Below this temple is a secret chamber."

Xie Hongyi slightly opened his mouth. "Then let's open it!" Before Huang Long had time to react, Xie Hongyi had already attached the object and twisted it in a small pagoda.

There was an open voice, then the floor they were on turned around and they immediately fell down.

They fell on the hard and cold ground, but the harshness of the ground was only felt by Huang Long as Xie Hongyi landed right on it.

Not feeling the pain he thought, Xie Hongyi slowly opened his eyes. Although it was dark, he could feel that looking at Huang Long's handsome face was a little murky. Then he realized that they had fallen into an ambiguous position. But, Xie Hongyi instead of getting up he instead said: "Your Majesty, isn't your back hurting?"

Huang Long slightly stared helplessly at Xie Hongyi. The system was also rendered helpless by Xie Hongyi's behavior. "Host, if you don't get up soon, I'm afraid the protagonist's back will break."

Xie Hongyi rolled his eyes, then he reluctantly got up and Huang Long also stood up. The man groped the cold wall in search of the lantern. Huang Long stopped his movements when a white-colored light suddenly appeared. He looked back and saw the figure of Xie Hongyi who was holding something in his hand. Huang Long alternately looked at Xie Hongyi and the thing in his hand, looking very curious.

Xie Hongyi was a little appreciative when he knew what Huang Long's gaze meant. He had no intention of explaining and then said indifferently. "Your Majesty we have to find a way to get out of here."

"Congratulations on having found the secret item room, 500 points have been added to your account." Xie Hongyi was very happy when the system told him.

Huang Long was also surprised. He then stepped swiftly towards that pile to look for something. Xie Hongyi helped her by giving her a flashlight light.

Huang Long's movements came to a halt as he looked at the piece of paper that looked extremely worn out. He took. Xie Hongyi was also curious, so he subconsciously tightened his body to the side of Huang Long. "A Peace Treaty between the Southern Kingdom and the Northern Kingdom." Xie Hongyi read the first sentence he saw from the paper. The two then looked at it for a moment, then looked back at the paper.

The paper was about a peace treaty between the Southern Kingdom and the Northern Kingdom that was made twenty years ago. "Your great-grandfather made this?" Xie Hongyi asked. Huang Long nodded, and he felt a little pleased.

It is surprising that these two kingdoms ever made a treaty.

Leaving behind Huang Long who was still glued to the worn out paper, Xie Hongyi took out another worn paper and read the inscription on the paper.

The paper was about the Xu Family being exterminated for treason against the state by cooperating with the Northern Kingdom to bring down the Southern Kingdom. But, the strange thing was the incident when the Xu family was exterminated after the peace treaty was made.

"Your Majesty, do you know anything about the Xu Family?" Her real name was Xu Hongyu and she felt that there was a connection with the Xu family.

Huang Long finally looked at Xie Hongyi and replied. "They are families who are considered to have betrayed the country."

"Do you believe that?"

Huang Long was a little silent for so long that he finally replied. "I doubt it a little."

Xie Hongyi also agreed with Huang Long. Why would a colluded medical family take down a country with an enemy? Xie Hongyi also slightly doubted the IQ of those who believed that the Xu Family had betrayed.

He pointed at the paper held by Huang Long and also the paper in his hand. "Do you know what I'm thinking?"

Huang Long nodded.

The pile of treasures and important documents that were deliberately hidden, it was clear they could guess what the true purpose of the person doing it was.

There was a sudden sound of footsteps behind them.

Xie Hongyi looked at Huang Long. "We need to get out of here."

"right."

The two of them soundlessly stepped away from there.

Some people seemed to be holding onto a lantern walking towards where the treasure pile was. They did not seem to be interested in such a dazzling treasure.

They started looking for something, but the thing they were looking for was gone.

One of the people holding the largest lantern said: "We're late."

Meanwhile, Huang Long and Xie Hongyi were walking following a passageway. After walking far enough, they found a ladder and decided to climb it. "It could be a way out." Xie Hongyi guessed.

The two of them took turns to climb the stairs. After reaching around 50 steps, Xie Hongyi and Huang Long finally found a way out.

"The Empress's room?"

Author's Note:

zhiqian: paper money.