The transmigrated wife is crazy and ruthless.

Chapter 184 Discovering the Treasure Map

Beitun Village, protected by a barrier, is filled with peace and tranquility.

Smoke curls from chimneys, a gentle breeze blows.

People come and go, their smiles pure.

Simple and peaceful, warm and natural

"My wife, although this place is not as prosperous as Yangzhou, it is full of simple warmth. I am willing to stay with you forever and grow old together."

Qi Yuxuan said affectionately to Qiu Ziyue.

Qiu Ziyue laughed and said, "Husband, you're getting better and better at sweet talk. This isn't like you at all."

Qi Yuxuan flicked Qiu Ziyue's nose and laughed:

"I'm telling the truth, you silly boy."

When Qi Yuxuan said this, he suddenly remembered that when he was a child, he had said something similar to someone else, and that girl was Tao Ling'er.

While he was still in a daze, Qiu Ziyue pulled him into a small shop and picked out some fresh fruits and handicrafts.

The shop owner was a kind old woman who, upon seeing Qiu Ziyue's pregnant belly, quickly offered her her blessings.

May your children grow up healthy and happy!

Qiu Ziyue nodded gratefully, accepted the fruit basket from the shop owner, and felt deeply moved.

As evening fell, the afterglow of the setting sun bathed the entire village in a golden hue.

After a day's work, the villagers sat together to enjoy dinner.

After the meal, everyone gathered under the big tree at the entrance of the village to listen to the elders tell ancient legends and heroic stories.

The children listened intently, their eyes wide, their hearts filled with anticipation for the future.

Qiu Ziyue and Qi Yuxuan also joined the villagers' gathering, sitting on a bench under the grapevines and listening quietly.

Occasionally, Qiu Ziyue would lean gently on Qi Yuxuan's shoulder, feeling his warmth and strength.

Night slowly falls, the starry sky is dazzling, and the moonlight shines on the earth like water.

Qiu Ziyue had moved back into the room from the cellar and closed the doors and windows.

The light of the barrier flickered in the night, like an invisible protective shield guarding this peaceful land.

Qiu Ziyue and Qi Yuxuan knew that although the outside world was full of uncertainties, under the protection of the barrier, this place was their safe haven and a home for their souls.

Qi Yuxuan took out an exquisite jade flute from his sleeve and said gently to Qiu Ziyue:

"My wife, let me play you another tune."

Qiu Ziyue smiled slightly, stroked her swollen belly, and said softly:

"Husband, you play very well, but could we listen to a different piece? It would also be good for the baby's prenatal education."

Qi Yuxuan nodded, placed the jade flute to his lips, and prepared to change to a different tune.

Suddenly, he remembered something, put down his flute, and said with a smile:

"By the way, what about the sheet music I gave you? Maybe you can find a new piece."

Qiu Ziyue summoned her maid Liu Xu and asked her to fetch the musical score from the study.

A moment later, Liu Xu came over with an old musical score and handed it to Qiu Ziyue.

The two sat down at the table and opened the sheet music.

At first, they just browsed around casually, looking for new tracks.

However, when they turned to one of the pages, they were both stunned.

The content on this page appears to be a complex musical score, but upon closer inspection, the lines and symbols resemble markings on a map.

Qiu Ziyue pointed to that page in surprise:

"My husband, look, this...this isn't sheet music, it's a map!"

Qi Yuxuan took the sheet music and examined it carefully.

"It really does look like a map,"

He pondered, "Moreover, this map seems to hold a secret."

The two leaned closer to the sheet music and began to carefully analyze this peculiar map.

The map shows some mountains and rivers, as well as some place names marked in small print.

Most notably, there is a prominent "X" mark in the center of the map, next to which is written "The Essence".

Qi Yuxuan frowned in thought:

"Could this really be a treasure map? But why would this musical score have such a map?"

Qiu Ziyue nodded in agreement:

"Yes, this musical score is a family heirloom. Your parents may have lost their lives because of this treasure map."

"Many people may be coveting this treasure map. Even Li Maozhen planted Yu Shuang among us to search for it. But I gave this musical score to Tao Ling'er when I was young. They didn't know that, so they have never found it."

Qi Yuxuan said.

"Let's go ask our master; perhaps he can deduce more secrets," Qiu Ziyue suggested.

Qiu Tianya stroked his snow-white beard and carefully examined the sheet music, trying to find more clues about the map.

“Look here,” Qiu Tianya pointed to a marker.

They discovered several lines of hidden writing in the blank spaces of the sheet music:

"This picture was left by our ancestors. Only the wise can solve its riddle and obtain its treasure."

After reading these words, a trace of desolation flashed in Qi Yuxuan's eyes:

"It seems there are many stories behind this treasure. For this treasure map, hundreds of members of our Qi family lost their lives. I must find out the truth and avenge my parents."

Qiu Tianya said:

"Girl, Yuxuan, you must keep this safe. Wait until you have successfully given birth before going out to explore. Be sure to keep this a secret."

Back home, Qi Yuxuan secretly tore off the sheet music, wondering where it would be safe to put it.

Qiu Ziyue suddenly remembered something, took out a belt from behind her back, and handed it to Qi Yuxuan:

“My husband, hide it here. I’ve already embroidered this belt for you.”

Qi Yuxuan took the belt, his eyes filled with surprise: "My wife has this skill?"

The belt was embroidered with acacia flower patterns, which were exquisite and beautiful.

Qiu Ziyue smiled and said, "Many people in our country do cross-stitch. I learned it occasionally, and I never thought I would actually use it."

Qi Yuxuan carefully folded the treasure map and hid it in the lining of his belt.

Qiu Ziyue took the belt and sewed a few more stitches to make sure the treasure map wouldn't fall off.

Then, she gently tied it around Qi Yuxuan's waist.

“This way, it’s both safe and aesthetically pleasing,” Qiu Ziyue said.

Qi Yuxuan nodded, looking at his wife affectionately, and the two unconsciously shared a sweet kiss for a long time.

Qi Yuxuan released Qiu Ziyue and said softly, "My wife, it's so good to have you."

Qiu Ziyue lowered her head slightly, then suddenly remembered something, her voice choked with emotion:

"Um, didn't you used to call me a female demon? I know you hate me and always hurt me, and I'm tired of it too."

Upon hearing this, Qi Yuxuan felt a pang of guilt and quickly grasped Qiu Ziyue's hand:

"Why did you bring this up again? I thought you weren't angry anymore. Don't be angry, my wife, it's all my fault."

Qiu Ziyue raised her head, tears welling up in her eyes:

"You still say you really don't want to get involved in these conflicts, but isn't it all to fulfill some bullshit wish of Tao Ling'er that I, a young girl, have to endure so much criticism? Others say it's nothing, but you..."

Qi Yuxuan tenderly pulled Qiu Ziyue into his arms:

"My dear wife, do pregnant women always like to bring up old grievances? It's my fault, please don't be angry."

"You have no idea, that sword you stabbed me with shattered my heart. I never wanted to talk to you again. Then you choked me, yelled at me, and shouted at me. I hate you so much."

Qiu Ziyue's eyes were red, and she squeezed out tears.

Qi Yuxuan smiled when he saw Qiu Ziyue like this:

"I thought my wife was only that crazy and strong; I never expected her to have such a tender, feminine side."

Qi Yuxuan wiped away Qiu Ziyue's tears and kept comforting her:

"Don't all pregnant women like to bring up old grievances? My wife, Twilight Sparkle, you are so charming, you have captured my heart, you are all I see and think about."

Qiu Ziyue was coaxed and her anger gradually subsided. She leaned against Qi Yuxuan's chest and said:

"I just hope we can have less misunderstanding and more understanding. I don't want to go through that pain again."

Qi Yuxuan gently stroked Qiu Ziyue's hair and said softly:

"My wife, I promise you, I will cherish you even more from now on and never let you suffer again. Let's face the future together and take good care of Xiaobao."

Qiu Ziyue raised her head, looked into Qi Yuxuan's eyes, and nodded:

"All right"

The two embraced tightly; at that moment, everything that had happened before was replaced by love and promise.

To be continued in the next chapter!