Empty Grave.

Summary

After attending Zhu Zi Yan's funeral, the narrator prepares for a business trip with colleagues to inspect a remote town with a hot spring and an ancient mansion. Despite feeling uneasy about the trip, they receive a jade bottle and a mirror from Qiu Shi Ren for protection against evil spirits. The group travels for hours, finally arriving at Gu Family Village, where they meet Gu Pei, the mansion's current owner. The ancient residence shows potential despite its disrepair. Che Xiao Ning expresses interest in staying there, highlighting the location's charm and history.

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