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Chapter 312 Nugget Gold
Chapter 312 Gold Dog Head
Ye Qingchen, with hurried yet light steps, jogged to catch up with Gu Mochen. Her hair fluttered gently in the breeze, and her eyes sparkled with excitement. Then she said, "Husband, you have no idea how many treasures are hidden here!" Ye Qingchen couldn't wait to speak, her words coming out like a machine gun. As she spoke, she showed Gu Mochen images. "This ancestor was indeed wealthy. Before, it was all piled up there and I didn't realize how much it was, but now that the space can be organized, the amount he just mentioned really shocked me. Look, just the silver alone..."
Gu Mochen, who had been standing there calmly listening to Ye Qingchen's eloquent narration, gradually widened his eyes. His expression shifted from initial composure to surprise, and finally, he was utterly dumbfounded, frozen in place as if under a spell. He silently calculated in his mind that even as the ruler of a nation, in charge of a vast treasury, he probably didn't have this much wealth!
After a long while, Gu Mochen finally came to his senses. He looked at Ye Qingchen with amazement in his eyes and couldn't help but say, "Madam, this... this is too amazing! The national treasury was indeed quite empty in the past few years. In recent years, we have worked hard and tried every means to replenish the treasury, and there has been a great improvement. But even so, it seems we don't have this much. Madam, how much do you plan to reward me with?" As he spoke, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, with a hint of teasing.
Ye Qingchen smiled gently upon hearing Gu Mochen's words, a smile as radiant as a spring flower in full bloom. She tilted her head, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Husband, all this gold and silver should naturally go to the national treasury. After all, the national treasury is the foundation of a nation. With this gold and silver, we can better govern the country and allow the people to live prosperous lives. As for the other items, we can contribute some, and the rest can go to our private coffers. Think about it, with this money, you won't need to raise funds from all over the place to build anything you want. Whether it's constructing water conservancy projects or establishing schools, you can do whatever you wish."
Ye Qingchen grew increasingly excited as she spoke, gesturing with her hands in the air as if she could already see the nation's prosperity. Listening to her words, Gu Mochen felt a surge of warmth in his heart. Looking at this intelligent and kind woman before him, his eyes were filled with love and admiration. "You are absolutely right, Madam. Having your help is my great fortune. Let us do as you say, Madam, and make this country better and better!" Gu Mochen said firmly, firmly, holding Ye Qingchen's hand tightly.
As night slowly descended, the vibrant sunset on the horizon was gradually swallowed by the deep darkness. Gu Mochen, leading the group, dragged their slightly weary yet undeniably excited bodies back to the Gu residence. The tall walls of the Gu residence appeared particularly solemn and imposing in the night. The gates were open, and warm yellow light shone from inside, adding a touch of coziness to the cool night.
As soon as everyone entered the hall, they sat around a spacious round table. Gu Mochen cleared his throat, his gaze sweeping firmly over everyone, and said, "Gentlemen, I've already secretly sent people to transport the money back, so there's no need to worry. As for that cave, we'll seal it off tomorrow. The mechanisms inside are extremely complex and dangerous; it could easily cause injury if one isn't careful. To avoid unnecessary trouble, it's best to seal it off." Everyone nodded in agreement, their faces showing relief. Then Gu Mochen and Ye Qingchen returned to their room.
Just then, the ethereal notification from the spatial dimension suddenly rang in Ye Qingchen's mind: "While sorting through this money today, we unexpectedly discovered a nugget of gold. After exploration, it's highly likely that the unmined areas in this cave are all gold mines." Ye Qingchen's eyes widened instantly, filled with surprise and shock. He jumped up from his seat, his voice trembling slightly with excitement, and hurriedly said to Gu Mochen, "Mochen, we found a nugget of gold while sorting through the spatial dimension!"
Gu Mochen, who was just about to drink his tea, suddenly stopped upon hearing Ye Qingchen's words, spilling some tea onto the exquisite tea table. He looked at Ye Qingchen blankly, his brow furrowed slightly, filled with confusion: "What is 'dog-head gold'?"
Ye Qingchen took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, and then said urgently, "This mountain in Yuncheng is probably all gold mines! Think about it, nuggets are naturally occurring, impure, large, and irregularly shaped pieces of gold. Their appearance often means that there are rich gold resources nearby. The unmined areas in the cave are very likely all gold mines, which is an immeasurable fortune!"
Upon hearing Ye Qingchen's words, Gu Mochen was struck dumb, as if by lightning. He sat frozen in his chair, then abruptly stood up, his hands clenching into fists involuntarily, his face filled with shock and disbelief. His mind went blank, and for a moment he was at a loss for words. After a long while, he stammered, "This...this is simply unbelievable. If it's really as you say, then we're..." He didn't finish his sentence, but the glint in his eyes said it all.
The dim candlelight flickered gently in the breeze, casting their shadows long and short against the cave wall. Ye Qingchen's brows were furrowed, her eyes gleaming with determination in the candlelight. She slowly turned to look at Gu Mochen beside her, her tone steady yet carrying an undeniable resolve: "Mochen, I've thought it over carefully. This cave entrance should be sealed off. Look, we've been struggling in this cave for so long; there's probably not much left. Digging from here would just be a waste of time. It's better to seal it off for peace of mind."
Gu Mochen nodded slightly, his eyes revealing a hint of agreement, but also a touch of doubt. He stroked his chin and asked, "Then, in your opinion, what should we do next? It's easy to seal this entrance, but if we don't enter from here, where should we enter from?"
Ye Qingchen's lips curled into a confident smile. She pointed to the rolling mountains outside the cave and said, "Let's explore the mountain range. Think about it, this mountain is like a huge treasure trove. The cave we just visited was only a small part of it. Although we've already dug it out, the whole mountain is much more than that. I'm sure there's still a lot of gold hidden inside, just waiting for us to unearth it."
Gu Mochen looked in the direction Ye Qingchen was pointing, a glint of excitement flashing in his eyes. He clenched his fist and said, "Alright! Let's do it your way. Let's find another place to go in. Maybe we can really find an even bigger treasure. But finding the mountain range's terrain is no easy task; it will take a lot of time and effort."
Ye Qingchen patted Gu Mochen on the shoulder and said with a smile, "What's so difficult about that? We can send more people to conduct a thorough survey, and we'll surely find a suitable entrance. Besides, I've already decided on the mining task; I'll entrust it to Liu Yufeng. Think about it, Red Leaf Pavilion is a formidable force in the martial arts world, and they're never pushovers. Liu Yufeng is also one of Red Leaf Pavilion's top experts; few can defeat him. With him leading the mining operation here, we can rest assured."
Upon hearing this, Gu Mochen couldn't help but give a thumbs up and exclaimed, "Qingchen has really thought things through. With Liu Yufeng in charge, those with ill intentions won't dare to cause trouble easily. Moreover, Liu Yufeng has been away fighting for many years, and Aunt Dong Xiao and the children always come to me to complain. It's good to let them enjoy their retirement in Yuncheng now."
Ye Qingchen laughed heartily, his eyes full of anticipation: "That's right, let's do it that way. Once we've mined the gold, we can make Great Xia invincible!"