The bottom of the Stairway to Heaven was uninhabited.
Other than the fact that there were cliffs on both sides and no roads leading to this place, this place was also a forbidden area. There were strict checkpoints set up, so more and more people could not reach this place.
After the founding emperor established the capital, he decided to dig a moat on top of the original natural river, the Soaring Dragon River, regardless of the situation after the war.
At that time, some sorcerers said that this place was Dai Yu State's Dragon Vein. However, the Dragon Vein had just been formed and could easily change. They needed to dig a water dragon to protect the Dragon Vein. Under the nourishment of the water dragon, the weak Dragon Vein would gradually grow stronger. In the long run, in less than three generations, Dai Yu State would definitely be able to create a golden age! It would follow the fate of the country for thousands of years!
Therefore, they spent a lot of manpower and money to dig the Soaring Dragon River from the bottom of the Stairway to Heaven.
At this time, several boats were going against the current. They were all solemn and silent as they avoided countless reefs and stones. Finally, they reached the bottom of the Stairway to Heaven, a forbidden area that had been sealed for hundreds of years.
The leading mahogany boat gently touched the shore. A black boot embroidered with a dark silver four-clawed flood dragon stepped on the shore, breaking the silence.
This was Dai Yu State's forbidden area, but it was also a place as beautiful as a fairyland.
On both sides of the canyon were knife-like canyons. Flowing water that looked like blue silk flowed through the canyons. Occasionally, birds would fly by, leaving behind endless chirping sounds. The sunlight quietly illuminated this place. The black soil would reflect the lustrous light because it was dotted with round pearls …
For hundreds of years, every time there was a large-scale ceremony, everyone would throw down pearls from the altar of the Stairway to Heaven to pray for their blessings.
Gong Dai could not help but look up. The nine steps of the Stairway to Heaven towered into the clouds in front of him. According to legend, this was the place where God ascended step by step. It was also the place where the founding empress died.
Gong Dai suddenly clenched his fist. It was also the place where the Royal Sister wanted to commit suicide.
Gong Dai's subordinates used relatively dense wood to build more than ten boats that were not afraid of the dangerous shoals. They were able to go against the current so that they could reach this place smoothly. The forbidden area was indeed a forbidden area. Without enough money and resources, others could not enter at all!
Soon, a guard's voice was heard. "Prince! His Majesty has been found! "
However, this discovery could only be a corpse. This was because when they entered, they could see everything. It was a canyon that seemed to have been carved out by a knife. There was no living person standing on the shoal.
Hearing this, Gong Dai turned around and walked towards Gong Che.
He walked slowly, his shoes sinking into the mud. It was called a bank, but it was not.
There was no shore at the bottom of the Sky Stairway. It was just a half-dried riverbed left behind by the receding water. His every step was very slow, and his face was calm, as if he was stepping on the top of everyone's hearts.
No one dared to raise their heads. Gong Dai walked step by step to Gong Che's side. His heart sank.
It was obvious that Gong Che had been washed ashore by the rising tide at night.
His skin was white from being soaked in water, and his lips were a deep purple. The imperial physician who accompanied them trembled as he went to check Gong Che's body. He thought that if the Empress knew, she would probably faint again.
His Majesty is indeed dead. What a pity … He hasn't officially ascended the throne yet! Why did he want to die with the princess?
Gong Dai stared at Gong Che's face. He was so lifeless, lying there coldly, and would never wake up again.
The imperial physician quickly found the result. He knelt in the wetland and respectfully said.
"Replying to Prince, His Majesty died because his spine was broken."
Gong Dai suddenly raised his eyebrows slightly, but did not say anything.
At that time, the Royal Sister had rushed towards the cliff. He had wanted to pull her back, but his legs could not move. Instead, it was Gong Che who had rushed forward and carried the Royal Sister down the cliff.
At first, he thought that Gong Che wanted to die with love, but after thinking about it, it was not right.
Gong Che's actions replayed in his mind again and again, in slow motion. He did not miss a single detail.
At that time, the Royal Sister had been facing the cliff, but he seemed to have seen Gong Che rush up to hug her, and then use his feet to kick the stone wall in a strange position.
Gong Dai had experimented countless times in his mind. When he saw Gong Che's corpse, he was finally sure that his guess was correct.
Using the stone wall as a stepping stone was to fall further, so that when they fell, they would not fall on the natural stone steps. And that position …
After Gong Che hugged the Royal Sister, he used that position to flip her over and fall with her back facing the cliff …
These two seemingly useless actions were very likely to save the Royal Sister's life!
After using the stone wall as a stepping stone, they would fall into the water, and Gong Che himself would be under the Royal Sister. After falling into the water, he would take the full brunt of the impact. Although the Royal Sister would also take the brunt of the impact, but … she would not necessarily die.
At this time, Gong Dai could not help but look at Gong Che.
And Gong Che, who did this, would definitely die.
For a moment, Gong Dai did not know what to feel, but he felt a trace of respect for him. He was grateful to this love rival who had always tried to compete with him for the Royal Sister. At least in the end, he used his greatest strength to save the Royal Sister's life.
When everyone saw that Gong Dai did not say a word, they did not dare to make a sound. After searching around, Luo Xiaoqi knelt in front of Gong Dai.
"Your Highness, the princess was not found!"
In the end, this was still good news. Since they did not see the corpse, there was still hope, right?
Everyone bowed their heads and waited for Gong Dai's order.
After waking up this time, Gong Dai had changed a lot. He stood there in a black robe. Even if he did not speak, he gave people an inexplicable pressure. His tall figure made people not dare to look directly at him, as if they were looking at a mountain.
Luo Xiaoqi, who used to be lively in front of Gong Dai, did not dare to act rashly. He knelt on the ground respectfully and felt a little apprehensive.
"All the imperial guards are to be mobilized. Increase the search force and search the villages and towns along the river. Before tomorrow, this King wants to have news of the Royal Sister."
"Yes!"
Gong Dai lowered his eyes. Under She Fei's gray and black sword-like eyebrows, a pair of deep and serene eyes were looking at Gong Che quietly.
"Bring him back."
"Yes!"
Everyone hurriedly moved. Their movements were swift, and they did not dare to delay at all.
Gong Jue watched as Gong Che was carried to the boat. Gong Jue averted his gaze and once again looked at the broken ladder.
Gong Che, seeing that you tried your best to protect the Royal Sister, this King will take care of your Empress Mother.
As long as she does not seek death.
Everyone boarded the boat once again. This place had a panoramic view. Furthermore, the water level would rise every night. Gong Che's corpse had been washed ashore, but the princess … She wasn't here. She could only have been washed away …
It was unknown if there was any news from the people who searched the river last night. The King would be back soon. If they did not find anything, they were afraid …
Everyone did not dare to think further.
When they turned back, they saw Gong Dai standing on the shore with his back facing them.
The knife-like rocks, the black soil, the white pearls, and the light blue water were not as conspicuous as that back view.
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