The Eldest Daughter Returns with Power

Chapter 153 Blood Curse Appears

The hour of Yin had arrived, and the crisp yet monotonous sound of the water clock seemed to carry some mysterious power, easily penetrating the towering and thick palace walls.

At this moment, Gongsun Ruotang leaned quietly against the exquisite window of the Liuli Palace, her beautiful face appearing even more serene and cold in the moonlight.

And on her chest, the star pattern, like a gem hidden in the dark night, was faintly shimmering with an eerie red light.

She gently stroked the half-rolled, yellowed silk in her sleeve, her gaze fixed on it, her thoughts seemingly drifting back to the distant past.

On the silk scroll were the delicate handwriting of the Miao holy maiden from twenty years ago. Each character seemed like a dancing flame, burning Gongsun Ruotang's fingertips. It read: "My son, if you see the blood beads resonate, quickly destroy the underground palace altar..."

Just then, a gust of wind suddenly arose, making the windows creak.

Immediately afterwards, a dark figure burst through the window like a ghost; the newcomer was none other than Shadow Seven.

He was covered in night dew, his steps hurried yet light. In his hand he clutched a black lacquered box, its edges stained with dark brown blood, a sight that sent chills down one's spine.

"Miss!" Ying Qi called out in a low voice, then quickly walked up to Gongsun Ruotang and handed her the lacquer box.

Gongsun Ruotang frowned slightly, carefully took the lacquer box, and slowly lifted the lid.

In an instant, a musty, decaying smell wafted over. Upon closer inspection, a faded swaddling cloth was placed inside the box, and the twin lotus flower pattern embroidered on it was exactly the same as the pattern on the nightgown that Gongsun Ruotang was wearing.

Upon seeing this scene, Gongsun Ruotang was shocked, and an indescribable feeling welled up in her heart.

She turned to look at Tang Yulu beside her and said softly, "Master, please rest here with me for the next few days. I will have Yingqi go and explain the situation to Grandmaster." Tang Yulu nodded in agreement.

"Ruo'er, have Yingqi send a message to your master, asking him to come over. We'll wait for him in the study," Tang Yulu said gently, looking at Gongsun Ruotang with a tender expression.

Gongsun Ruotang nodded slightly after hearing this, then turned to Ying Qi and said, "Ying Qi, go to Lanyue Pavilion immediately to find my master."

Ying Qi replied respectfully, "Yes, sir! I'll go right away." As soon as he finished speaking, Ying Qi turned around and left quickly, disappearing into the courtyard in the blink of an eye.

After Ying Qi left, Gongsun Ruotang affectionately took Tang Yuluo's arm and said softly, "Master, let's go to the study first."

Tang Yulu nodded, and the two walked together toward the study. Along the way, the moonlight shone like water on the path, and the surroundings were quiet and peaceful.

Upon entering the study, the candlelight flickered, casting dappled shadows on the walls.

The room was filled with all sorts of books and scrolls, exuding a faint scent of ink, but even so, it was difficult to dispel the unsettling gloom that permeated the air.

Tang Yuluo sat down gently in the chair, her beautiful eyes never leaving the pitch-black lacquer box that Gongsun Ruotang was holding tightly. Her delicate brows were slightly furrowed, as if she was pondering the secret hidden inside or a way to solve the problem.

Gongsun Ruotang carefully placed the exquisite lacquer box on the table, as if afraid of disturbing the secrets sleeping within.

Her fingers, like a gentle breeze caressing the surface of a lake, lightly glide over the exquisite twin lotus pattern on the swaddling clothes.

Every line is clearly visible, as if telling a story that has been kept secret.

At this moment, Gongsun Ruotang's eyes were filled with a complex and unfathomable expression, like stars twinkling in the night sky.

"Master..." Gongsun Ruotang's voice trembled slightly, as weak yet pitiful as a candle flame flickering in the wind.

She raised her head, looking at Tang Yuluo with her clear, watery eyes, her gaze revealing a deep sense of confusion and doubt, like a ship lost at sea, desperately yearning to find a lighthouse to guide its way. The appearance of this swaddling clothes was far too strange. Why would such an item, with the exact same pattern as my nightgown, be hidden in that long-abandoned well in the Cold Palace?

Tang Yuluo quietly looked at Gongsun Ruotang and sighed softly. Her gaze became unusually solemn, as if she were bearing a heavy burden.

"Ruotang, do you still remember the many secrets I told you about your background?" Tang Yuluo said slowly, her tone calm but full of profound meaning.

"This swaddling cloth might just be one of the key clues to unlocking all the mysteries! It's very likely closely related to your maternal grandmother's background." Tang Yulu paused slightly, seemingly gathering her thoughts, before continuing, "Fifty years ago, the holy maiden from Miao territory left behind half a scroll of mysterious silk. The silk mentioned the resonance of blood beads and the underground palace altar, which must be intricately connected to this matter."

Gongsun Ruotang felt a ripple in her heart as she listened to Tang Yuluo's words.

She subconsciously bit her lower lip, trying to calm the surging emotions in her heart.

However, at that moment, she suddenly felt the star mark on her chest begin to heat up, and as her emotions fluctuated, the burning sensation became stronger and stronger, and she even felt a faint stinging pain.

"Master... Could it be that I really have some kind of connection with that distant and mysterious Miao region? But..." Gongsun Ruotang frowned deeply, her face full of disbelief.

&34;My maternal grandmother was the incomparably noble Empress Dowager, how could she possibly have any connection with the Miao region? What exactly happened? &34;

Just as Tang Yulu was about to respond, a soft, rhythmic knocking sound came from the closed door of the study.

Immediately afterwards, Tang Qiu walked in carefully, carrying a delicate tray with both hands.

She walked gracefully to a table to the side, gently placed the tray down, and said softly, "Miss, the tea and snacks you requested are ready. Please enjoy."

Gongsun Ruotang nodded slightly, indicating that she understood.

Upon seeing this, Tang Qiu bowed to Gongsun Ruotang and then, just as she had come, slowly and quietly left the room, gently closing the door behind her.

Gongsun Ruotang stretched out her slender hand, picked up the teapot, and elegantly filled the cup in front of Tang Yuluo with tea.

The hot tea in the cup emitted wisps of steam, rising like light smoke and gradually spreading, making the vision between the two people somewhat hazy and blurred.

Gongsun Ruotang frowned slightly, her face showing worry. She whispered to Tang Yuluo, "Master, for some reason, I have a feeling that there is an invisible hand behind all these events, secretly manipulating everything. Especially now that this mysterious baby has suddenly appeared, it makes me feel even more uneasy and fearful."

Upon hearing this, Tang Yuluo reached out and took the teacup from Gongsun Ruotang. She first brought the cup close to her nose to smell the aroma of the tea before slowly taking a small sip.

After a moment of contemplation, he slowly spoke to comfort her, "Ruo Tang, there's no need to panic. Since I'm here, I will stay by your side and work with you to find out the truth of this matter."

"Let's wait until your master arrives, then we can discuss our strategy in detail. Your master is extremely learned and knowledgeable; perhaps he can find some crucial clues and hints from this seemingly ordinary yet mysterious swaddling clothes, and from the last words left by the Miao holy maiden."