ATMIWPT Chapter 11 Wangchuan Ledger

Qin Muyao blinked her wide, watery apricot eyes, urging, “Your Highness, say something already!”

Could this damn man be trying to trick her again?

Fu Hanzhou lazily lifted his eyelids and spoke unhurriedly. “Of course.”

That was exactly what he intended.

Satisfied, Qin Muyao nodded, then asked, “What do you want me to find in the Marquis of Zhongyi’s residence?”

Fu Hanzhou handed her a slip of paper without much thought.

Curious, Qin Muyao unfolded it. The moment she saw the words, her eyes widened in shock.

“The Wangchuan Ledger?!?”

What the hell?!

Could this era have that Wangchuan Ledger too?

If so, that would be amazing!

But why was Fu Hanzhou searching for it?

His dark eyes flickered with an unreadable glint before he answered slowly, “Oh? You recognize it?”

Qin Muyao rolled her eyes and shot back, “Who are you looking down on? Of course, I do!”

This was the very artifact that had allowed her to become a grandmaster of mystical arts.

And what exactly was the Wangchuan Ledger?

It was a record that could reveal the entire life of the deceased—their joys and sorrows, bitterness and sweetness, grievances and regrets.

Whether one died unjustly, took their own life, or met any other fate, nothing could escape the ledger’s “all-seeing eye.”

In fact, what Qin Muyao didn’t know was that there was an ancient saying: He who possesses the Wangchuan Ledger shall rule the world.

She looked up and cautiously tested the waters with a few questions.

“Your Highness, why are you looking for the Wangchuan Ledger?

“Do you even know what it’s used for?

“And more importantly, not just anyone can command the Wangchuan Ledger.

“Can you?”

Fu Hanzhou chuckled lightly, the corners of his lips curving up as he murmured, “I wasn’t aware that mermaid clan had the ability to use the Wangchuan Ledger.”

He truly hadn’t expected Qin Muyao to be so well-versed in it.

She seemed even more familiar with it than he was.

Could the Wangchuan Ledger be in her possession?

Qin Muyao instantly caught onto Fu Hanzhou’s intentions and hurriedly denied it. “Your Highness, I don’t have the Wangchuan Ledger on me! Don’t look at me like that—it’s making me nervous!”

Fu Hanzhou fixed his gaze on her, as if trying to discern whether she was telling the truth. After a moment, he spoke slowly. “If you find it, hand it over to me. Understood?”

Qin Muyao: “……”

No. She didn’t want to!

She wanted to keep it for herself!

To her, this artifact was invaluable—it was the very symbol of a mystical arts grandmaster, and it made subduing ghosts and demons effortless.

Fu Hanzhou paused in his rhythmic tapping on the table, his lips curling into a faint smirk. “Unwilling?” he asked softly.

Qin Muyao quickly shook her head in denial. “Willing!”

Tap, tap, tap—

A series of approaching footsteps echoed outside.

Judging from the sound, it wasn’t just a few people—it was an entire group.

Without hesitation, Fu Hanzhou pulled Qin Muyao into his arms and swiftly left the private room with her.

At the same time, Qin Ningxin led a group of noble ladies to the room and suddenly sighed. “Ah, my legs are so sore! There’s a private room ahead—why don’t we go inside and rest for a while?”

She had already sent someone to tail Qin Muyao. Although they had lost track of her halfway, the maid’s report confirmed that Qin Muyao had headed in this direction.

If nothing unexpected had happened, she should still be inside.

Considering the short span of time, Qin Muyao and the Third Prince must still be in the room.

She couldn’t afford to miss this opportunity to frame Qin Muyao!

“Sounds good!”

“Let’s go…”

The noble ladies found her suggestion reasonable and quickly agreed to rest in the room.

Qin Ningxin’s lips curled into a triumphant smile as she quickened her pace, urging, “Since we all agree, let’s hurry over! The scenery here is quite lovely…”

Qin Muyao, oh Qin Muyao, this time you’re done for!

“Stop right there!”

Liu Fangya rushed over anxiously, her tone sharp and laced with irritation.

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