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"Chu Yan carefully folded the note written by his mother and put it back into the brocade box. After a moment of silence, he slowly said, "You confirmed my mother's love for me just based on this?""

"Cen Jiming nodded. "Everything in this secret chamber was Master's lifelong collection. She originally told the old nanny to give it to you on your wedding day. But the old nanny passed away early. Fortunately, Master also confided in me. I guess I'm her last safeguard.""

"Chu Yan gently stroked the fine nanmu box. After a long while, he asked, "Then why did you give this to me now? Because of the wedding banquet I held a few days ago?""

"Cen Jiming shook his head. "I know that wedding banquet was just a stopgap measure for you. I gave you the key, but only I know where the secret chamber is. So, I need you to promise me one thing before I tell you its location.""