Chapter 45 A Fright Night

Qin Zhi was still immersed in memories when a nanny came to report their findings. Under the withered willow roots by the side of the lotus pond, they found a strange wooden box made by agarwood. Butler Xie took the wooden box from the nanny and opened it under the permission of Qin Zhi. A repulsive smell flowed out as he opened a crack, which made him frown. The whole room was filled with the strong and suffocating smell. "Master, it's musk," Butler Xie bowed and reported. Many women in the room took several steps back after hearing what he said. The musk could be used for making perfume and medicines. But it could also do great harm to women by such a strong smell, especially to those who were pregnant. The agarwood box looked quite old and its openings became bigger because of the wet air from the lotus pond. It seemed that the box had been buried under the tree for several years. "Master, I was wondering if I should tell you this thing," Concubine Chang who stood asi