Chapter 391: Chapter 391: Content of the Secret Decree

Upon hearing this, Valley Chief remained calm and composed, saying leisurely, "Your Highness Prince Duan, His Majesty the retired emperor declared twenty years ago that no matter what circumstances ensue, all matters relating to Anping Village and the Tong Family are to be handled by him."

"The retired emperor has not left the Capital City for over ten years. But now, for the sake of the Tong Family, he is about to make a move. Are you really going to contradict his Majesty's explicit orders?"

The retired emperor, who has not left the Capital City for over a decade, was about to make a move on behalf of the Tong Family. The importance of the Tong Family was self-evident to anyone with the slightest discernment.

And besides, it was clear that the retired emperor's words meant there was a relation between the Tong Family and the treasure.

So why not question the Tong Family directly instead of digging up the village?