"Go and dispose of that mummified corpse. This matter must not be revealed to anyone."

Xiao Jiangzi naturally knew that it was better to avoid trouble in the palace, but he still couldn't help but advise, "Your Highness, what if that monster comes again? Why don't we hand the mummified corpse over to the Imperial Guards and have them strengthen their defenses?"

Mo Shaoze shook his head, his eyes cold as he looked in the direction the monster had left.

“He is very familiar with the layout of the palace, otherwise he would not come to such a remote place to consume the palace servants. This shows that he has been in the palace for a long time. Whether the Imperial Guards knew about it, and whether there is a bigger secret behind this monster, neither you nor I have the life to investigate.”

The burning paper lanterns were completely extinguished.

Darkness descended once more, with only the faint moonlight streaming down.

The light shone on the strangely mutilated corpse, making it even more terrifying.

Xiao Jiangzi quickly went to the storeroom, found an iron shovel, dug a hole on the spot, and pushed the mummified corpse in. He hoped that they could get through the night peacefully and return to the villa after paying their respects to the Emperor Emeritus tomorrow.

Back in the hall, Mo Shaoze was wide awake.

He had just clearly felt that the talisman had saved his life.

Otherwise, he would surely die tonight.

My back was soaked with cold sweat, and felt icy and damp.

He didn't know whether the monster had entered unintentionally or had deliberately killed people in his palace.

But now that this has happened, he may never be able to live a peaceful life again.

...

The inner hall of Kunning Palace.

The slight disturbance still woke the Empress Dowager from her light sleep.

Granny Gui stood guard outside the door and did not come in.

The Empress Dowager slowly walked into the dark room, carrying an oil lamp.

The overwhelming smell of blood made her frown.

Looking at the disheveled man in the corner, she spoke in a cold voice.

"I've run into trouble, but I can't find you. Where have you gone? What happened to you, you look like this?"