So, Wei Shuxuan told Ge Zian in detail what had happened a few days ago when the envoy from Qiangfeng Country came and what had transpired after they received the Phoenix Feather Mirror.
After hearing this, Ge Zian and Ge Longan thought that this might be a conspiracy of Qiangfeng Country, as both of them had had direct contact with the people from Qiangfeng Country.
However, Xin Zizhao denied their hypothesis. "Qiha'er once told us the things to note about the Phoenix Feather Mirror, and Xiao Gaozi recorded them all in his notebook. I don't think Qiha'er had any reason to lie to us, because the Phoenix Feather Mirror was taken from their holy land. General Longan, what do you think?"
"Regarding the legend of the Phoenix Feather Mirror, when my elder brother and I were fighting at the border, we also heard the local residents talk about it. As for whether it's true or not, I'm not quite sure..."
"Dad, just tell us. Maybe it can be used as a reference," Wei Shuxuan urged Ge Longan to speak up quickly.
The Phoenix Feather Mirror was the treasure of the holy land of Qiangfeng Country. The royal family of Qiangfeng Country believed that it had divine power and could bless their country with good weather and the people living and working in peace and contentment. The Phoenix Feather Mirror had existed since the early days of the founding of Qiangfeng Country. It was said that at that time, there was a conflict between the first emperor of Qiangfeng Country and the assistant minister. Dissatisfied with his position, the assistant minister wanted to usurp the throne.
The first emperor wanted to find an opportunity to get rid of the assistant minister but couldn't find one, because the assistant minister showed no flaws in every aspect, which made it impossible for the first emperor to find fault with him. However, by chance, the first emperor got a miraculous mirror. At that time, the legend about the mirror was that it was a magic mirror that could kill people. It could kill the people you hated without anyone knowing.
So, later the first emperor found an excuse to give this mirror to the assistant minister. Three days after the assistant minister received the mirror, he died of a sudden stroke. At that time, he was in his study, arranging his troops to break into the palace of Qiangfeng Country and intended to kill the emperor and seize the throne.
The first emperor thought this mirror was very powerful, so he had it sealed in a cave where no sunlight could reach. Outside the cave, various sacrifices were offered. He announced to the public that this mirror had divine power and could protect their country. In fact, the first emperor just wanted to use this mirror to kill the ministers he disliked. From then on, the ministers of Qiangfeng Country really didn't dare to have any ill - intentions towards the emperor.
"However, this is just a legend after all, and it has been passed down orally for hundreds of years. It's possible that someone has tampered with it on the way. I think Xuan'er, you'd better not believe it completely. You should believe the evidence in front of you, which is the most convincing."
"I know, Dad. I'm just listening."
Wei Shuxuan smiled. Just now when she heard Xin Zizhao mention Xiao Gaozi's notebook, it seemed that she had to ask Xiao Gaozi to borrow his notebook to have a look later.
"Xuan'er, do you... have some clues?" As soon as Xin Zizhao saw Wei Shuxuan's expression, he understood what was on her mind.
"Of course, but I have to wait a while."
Ge Zian, sitting on one side, was watching the interaction between Wei Shuxuan and Xin Zizhao. He had been worried that they were still on bad terms, but it seemed that they weren't. He could finally relax.
"Recently, Prime Minister Dan Linghai made a proposal to me," Xin Zizhao looked at Ge Zian. "He seems to want to arrange a marriage alliance between you and his family. I didn't agree. I want to ask for your opinion first."
"What!" Wei Shuxuan reacted most strongly when she heard this. "How can this be allowed? What about Ruo Ling?"
"Eat your food properly. I'm just asking Zian's opinion now. Zian hasn't said a word yet, but you have the most opinions."
Xin Zizhao couldn't help scolding Wei Shuxuan. Wei Shuxuan pouted and obediently lowered her head to eat, but she would look up from time to time to see Ge Zian's reaction. If he agreed, she must help Ruo Ling beat him up.
"Your Majesty, this humble official... wants to decline."
"Why? Give me a reason."
"This humble official has no intention of getting married for the time being, and Dad definitely won't agree either, right, Dad?" Ge Zian turned to look at Ge Longan.
However, Ge Longan snorted unusually. "You children should decide your own marriages. I'm just an old and useless man, so I won't interfere."
Ge Zian was almost pissed off by Ge Longan. Clearly, he was so eager to match - make him with Xuan'er before, but now he was acting like this?
"Is it because you have someone you like?" Xin Zizhao asked Ge Zian tentatively.
"... No, this humble official doesn't have someone he likes yet."
Ge Zian answered very directly, but he hesitated a little. Maybe there was someone in his heart who he had a crush on.
After Ge Zian and Ge Longan left Fenghe Hall, Wei Shuxuan quickly asked Xin Zizhao to call Xiao Gaozi over. Xin Zizhao was a bit confused about Wei Shuxuan's actions, but he still called Xiao Gaozi over. "Xiao Gaozi, come here. The queen has something to ask you."
Xiao Gaozi walked over quickly and looked at Wei Shuxuan in confusion. "Your Majesty, the queen, may I ask what important matter you have for this slave?"
"Xiao Gaozi, I want to see the notebook in which you recorded the things to note about the Phoenix Feather Mirror last time. Can you show it to me? I'll return it to you after I'm done reading."
"I see. Your Majesty, the queen, you can read it as you like. You can return it whenever you want."
Xiao Gaozi took out a notebook from his bosom and presented it to Wei Shuxuan. Wei Shuxuan quickly flipped it open, and Xin Zizhao also leaned over. "Do you have doubts about what's written in the notebook?"
"Not really. I just want to see if my hypothesis holds."
Wei Shuxuan scanned down the notebook and finally found a record. "The Phoenix Feather Mirror must be placed in a dark place and should not be exposed to strong light, otherwise, it will cause indelible damage to the mirror."
She read all the notes again and found that there was actually no mention of cleaning the mirror. She quickly looked up and asked Xin Zizhao, "Did you order someone to clean the mirror?"
"No. Maybe the maids thought that if Fengyu Hall needed to be cleaned regularly, then the mirror should also be cleaned regularly. What's wrong?"
In fact, Wei Shuxuan thought there might be some truth in the legend that Ge Longan told. Although it was a legend, there was no smoke without fire. Even if someone had tampered with it, the legend was probably half - true and half - false, not necessarily all false.
"I think I need to do an experiment tomorrow to find out."
"What experiment?"
Wei Shuxuan smiled mysteriously. "You'll know then. If I need your help, you have to help me."