It is impossible to cultivate immortality; well, maybe in the chapter of the grand finale, it will take hundreds of words to cultivate, Sun Shaozong thought.

However, as the group watched Prince Yizhong chatter away, Sun Shaozong felt a bit uneasy, feeling that the world of Dream of the Red Chamber was not as simple as he had imagined.

As a staunch atheist, how could one easily believe in such feudal superstitions?

Deliberately mystifying!

This guy must have been playing tricks just now!

Why did travelers still believe in atheism?

The starting point classification clearly stated that 'time and space shuttle' belonged to science fiction themes!

In short, Sun Shaozong wished he could immediately flatten the study, to thoroughly expose Prince Yizhong's tricks and consolidate his almost shaken beliefs.

However, this time he was ordered to only come and deliver his birthday gift. After encountering unforeseen circumstances, he took the initiative to investigate the scene and did not seek advice from the court. Instead, he started a large-scale construction project in this royal mansion, which exceeded his status.

It was just that…

First, he should go back to the palace and report in detail what has happened here to the Emperor. However, Liu Yihu and the other three didn’t dare to let him go like this.

They were busy gathering around asking various questions and strategies.

"Lord Sun, look at this..."

"My Lord, what should we do with this study after you leave?"

"Inspector Sun, you also saw those secret guards just now. We dare not neglect them at all!"

Sun Shaozong raised his hand, and the three of them suddenly fell silent. However, they saw him arching his hand towards the north and slowly uttering a few words, "Everyone, wait for the Emperor's Edict."

After speaking, without waiting for the three of them to react, he strode towards the layman with his head held high.

'Prince Yizhong' was taboo in the court, and those whom he implicated were either dead or did not lead a good life. Given this, how could Sun Shaozong possibly agree to something for the sake of three strangers?

Books were not redundant.

Sun Shaozong rushed to Xuanwu Gate in a hurry. Before he could draw his waist tag and explain his intentions, he was surrounded by two small eunuchs, complaining in a chorus.

It turned out that when Emperor Guangde gave the order, he looked indifferent, but afterward, he urged Sun Shaozong several times to stop.

Dai Quan knew that his master was eager to know the reaction of Prince Yizhong, so he simply sent two young eunuchs to Xuanwu Gate. As soon as Sun Shaozong arrived, he led him directly to Qianqing Palace to see him.

Unexpectedly, this was just a matter of time. But it was even delayed till lunch, and the two hungry eunuchs pressed their chests against their backs, naturally complaining a lot about Sun Shaozong.

Sun Shaozong had a big deal on his heart; how could he have any leisure time to meet them?

He casually blocked their mouths with two golden bars and followed them straight to the Qianqing Palace.

As it was the Emperor's residing place, the Qianqing Palace had a unique atmosphere that was incomparable to Jingren Palace.

However, Sun Shaozong had no intention of admiring it. He only stood on the square and glanced at the magnificent main hall, followed by two young eunuchs to the west side of the side hall door.

After internal and external communication, Dai Quan hurriedly welcomed him and asked, "Did something unexpected happen? Otherwise, how can you come back so late?"

Sun Shaozong looked around cautiously for a moment, and Dai Quan immediately understood. Without hesitation, he turned his head back to the palace and soon saw several palace women retreat from inside, passing by Sun Shaozong without looking with suspicion.

Speaking of which, the palace maids in Qianqing Palace were much stronger in terms of appearance and physique than those in Jingren Palace.

"His Majesty has an edict to announce with the audience of Sun Shaozong!"

As Dai Quan's rhythmic voice echoed from within, Sun Shaozong quickly restrained his thoughts and strode into the hall.

But the hall was empty, and except for the Arhat bed under Emperor Guangde's buttocks, which was still bright, the rest of the furnishings were dark, which was different from the resplendence of this hall.

Recently, he hasn't heard that Emperor Guangde would lead by example and promote the glorious tradition of diligence and thrift, right?

Sun Shaozong stepped forward with suspicion. He was about two feet away from Arhat's bed. He bowed down and said, "I'm Sun Shaozong here to deliver the report."

Speaking, he took out the golden arrow from his sleeve and lifted it with both hands above his head.

When Dai Quan came forward to collect the arrow, he heard Emperor Guangde ask in a deep voice, "Why did you go for so long before you came back?"

Although Sun Shaozong did not look up, he could still clearly feel the cold and gloomy gaze of the Emperor, staring straight at his Baihui acupoint.

It seemed that although Prince Yizhong was defeated, he still exerted considerable pressure on the Emperor.

Otherwise, it was just an hour late, so why would it make him so angry?

"Report to Your Majesty."

Upon hearing this tone, Sun Shaozong quickly said, "I have been ordered to go and deliver the birthday gift. Who would have thought that Prince Yizhong would have known my purpose early on, and even pointed out on the spot that what I sent over was the Supernatural Jade!"

As he spoke, he recounted everything he had seen and heard in Prince Yizhong's Residence and also informed Emperor Guangde of the results of his search in the study.

He thought that Emperor Guangde was most concerned about the so-called one monk and one way. However, he didn't know that his mouth and tongue were dry, but he heard Emperor Guangde murmuring vaguely, "Dream of the Red Chamber, this Dream of the Red Chamber, but I don't know... what... why..."

The following words gradually became inaudible, but there was no doubt that he had heard of the title of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' before, but he couldn't understand what these three words really meant.

In fact, it was not just the Emperor, but Sun Shaozong was also uncertain about what was written in 'Dream of the Red Chamber.'

After a long time, he heard Emperor Guangde murmuring again, "What does he mean when he asked me to accompany him with father to see him off?"

Although it seemed like he was talking to himself, Sun Shaozong didn't want to continue kneeling here as a background board, so he quickly intervened and said, "I don't know, but in my opinion, let's start by investigating the study. As long as we can find the secret ways of communication, it's not difficult to uncover the conspiracy hidden inside!"

"Conspiracy? Haha... haha..."

Emperor Guangde sneered a few times upon hearing this, and suddenly changed his tone, "I have heard that you, who judge yin and yang, are the most capable of breaking the evil in the world. I have been feeling quite uncomfortable lately, and I believe there are spirits and monsters in the palace who are causing trouble. I'm afraid I will have to trouble you to help me eliminate this trouble."

The phrase 'judging yin and yang' has indeed reached the Emperor's ears.

Thinking about Prince Yizhong's eerie behavior, it was indeed easy to imagine that he was the one who drove ghosts and gods to be proud of his foresight.

Speaking of which…

The Emperor was not using himself as a door god, was he?!

"Your Majesty, I have not..."

"Let's go, I'll take you around for a walk."

Just as he was about to deny it, Dai Quan approached Sun Shaozong and gestured to him not to speak and to go out with him first.

Sun Shaozong hesitated momentarily and had to obediently follow Dai Quan to retreat outside the hall.

"Commander-in-Chief."

As soon as he left, he couldn't help but cry out, "I'm a lowly official. I don't rely on deceit by pretending to be a god or a ghost. His Majesty may have entrusted someone else this time!"

Dai Quan shook his head and didn't talk much to Sun Shaozong. He raised his hands and patted a few times, only to see two eunuchs carrying a large wooden box, turning out from a corner.

When these two people approached, Dai Quan pointed to the box and ordered, "Open it first and take a look."

Bang!

Before he could finish speaking, the big box fell to the ground.

What could be hidden inside this?

Sun Shaozong approached with suspicion and opened one of the boxes, only to find it filled with books of accounts.

Seeing that Dai Quan had no intention of stopping, Sun Shaozong picked up a book and roughly flipped through it. He found that it contained detailed records of the procurement of goods in the palace, covering everything from clothing, food, and housing to transportation.

This shouldn't be…

Sun Shaozong reluctantly sucked on his teeth, leaving the account book as if burning his hand. He cautiously approached Dai Quan and lowered his voice, saying, "Commander, His Majesty doesn't want me to investigate the accounts purchased in the palace, does he?"

This wasn’t a good job. Those who could enrich their private pockets in the palace must be the influential masters in front of the Emperor, and they might even be involved in the right to wear clothes!

At that time, a group of dead eunuchs would rise and attack, constantly advancing and slandering in front of the Emperor. He was afraid that he could only consider directly using the method of blackmailing the Emperor to order the princes.

"Where are you going?"

But Dai Quan scolded, "If we were to audit the accounts, wouldn't that old official from the Ministry of Revenue be better than you?"

As he spoke, he extended his hand to the account books and said solemnly, "The things recorded on them are all things that His Majesty will use or come into contact with in the near future; that evil monster must be hidden inside!"

Tch!

He has always heard that old objects from the previous dynasty have become exquisite. It was great in this palace that even newly purchased objects could become monsters!