Western Region Poisonous Scorpion!
Wei Shuyi had only seen the portrait of this creature in a book. In front of him, a scorpion wearing yellow-brown armor was dancing with its crab-claw-like tentacles, approaching step by step through the open window!
Its tail stinger curled forward, like a poisoned arrow in the darkness, hurtling straight towards them!
“Get out of the way!”
Wei Shuyi quickly pulled Wen Yu backwards and accidentally knocked over the stool.
Jing'an and Jingning, who were dozing off, also became nervous instantly: "Young Master, what's wrong?"
"Wait a minute... wait a minute, run out with me. Don't look back, don't stop!" Wei Shuyi found a broom and walked in front. "There's a scorpion in the house. It's not safe. Come with me!"
She bravely opened the door, and the scene before her made everyone step back in shock, filled with despair.
Not just one, but a group.
After the door was opened, the poisonous scorpion that was climbing high up fell down. On the grass, there were also black armors shining with cold light moving, densely packed, crawling towards the hall!
"No, no! I'm scared! Sister, am I going to die? Wuwuwu..."
"It's okay, don't look at them." Jing An covered Jing Ning's eyes, his right hand trembling, "My lady, do we have no way out?!"
yes.
The main door and windows through which one could escape were occupied by poisonous scorpions.
Even if they risked rushing out, they would most likely be hit several times! They would die before the imperial physician could treat them!
Wen Yu held her hand, her face sticky with cold sweat, and said in an annoyed tone, "I'm sorry, young lady... I'm only good at detoxification, but I don't know any martial arts. Otherwise, let me take the lead. After killing a few people, you can run away together!"
“No!”
When the first scorpion crawled to his feet, Wei Shuyi picked up the water scoop, closed his eyes and started smashing it!
I seemed to hear the sound of a shell cracking and a few drops of liquid splashing.
She didn't dare to stop and planned to clear the way by herself. Even if she had to fight with these poisonous scorpions for several rounds, it was better than letting innocent people die!
Wen Yu hurriedly tried to stop him: "Girl, stop! You'll get hurt!"
"Everyone, get behind me! Western Region poisonous scorpions like to move around in groups. When their companions die, the scent will lure them closer! When the time comes, I will lead them all to the left side of the door. Run quickly! Do you hear me?"
Wei Shuyi rarely spoke in a hasty manner to the palace maids. At this moment, she tried her best to control the situation and steady her hand holding the ladle.
Jing An moved to the door, watching her swinging and hitting, and felt sorry for her: "My lady, escape with us..."
"Stop talking nonsense! If we waste any more time, we'll all die!"
She led the scorpions to change direction along the way, and their companions died one after another, causing them to crawl faster and faster!
Wei Shuyi turned around and pushed over the candlestick, igniting the silk cloth on the table, and further expanding the fire, setting the bedding on the ground and the curtains on the bed on fire!
Poisonous scorpions are afraid of fire, and the first one that rushed forward was quickly engulfed by flames.
The rest were trapped in this room and began to flee in all directions.
Wen Yu noticed that the hall was on fire and hurriedly shouted, "My lady! Come out quickly! Can you still hear me? My lady!"
She was conscious and not unconscious.
She started the fire herself, and her retreat was cut off.
The repeated collisions between memory and reality brought her back to the night when her family was torn apart and her loved ones were killed.
The Duke's Mansion was surrounded by torches from the traitors, and a large number of maids, servants, and relatives died in the flames.
Her mother held her in her arms, tears streaming down the scar on her shoulder as she lamented softly, "My child was born with the destiny of a phoenix. She shouldn't have ended up like this! I pray to the gods and Buddhas that you will eventually find a way out of this desperate situation!"
What is the fate of the phoenix?
Is it the family that is broken up and the siblings separated?
Along the way, she was indeed lucky and always managed to escape danger in critical moments.
But, so what?
Her situation has never changed substantially. There is no worst, only worse situations waiting for her!
For example, at this moment, surrounded by poisonous scorpions and raging fire, does she really have any chance of survival?
——
When Eunuch Yang presented the nourishing meal brought from the imperial kitchen, Xie Yanci was staring at the earrings in a daze.
"Your Majesty, it's getting late. Drink this bowl of soup and rest."
"Um."
He responded but took no further action.
That woman was a cloud of mystery. She was bright and glamorous at first sight, and her smile was captivating. Yet, she never used her beauty to commit crimes, instead living a quiet life as a servant, often suffering from bullying.
He was moved with pity for her and specially brought her into the harem.
On the one hand, he wanted to test the motives of the King of Lian. On the other hand, he wanted to take the opportunity to see her true abilities.
She always hides her shortcomings, pretending to be foolish. Only by peeling away all the details can one get to know her true nature. Just like the small characters carefully carved in the center of the earrings, they are hard to guess.
Would a woman like this kill someone?
First kill the heir, then kill the concubines?
He didn't completely believe it, but he had to consider the overall situation and temporarily hide her in a filthy corner.
"Your Majesty? The soup is getting cold."
Xie Yanci came back to his senses and accidentally said what was lingering in his heart: "How will she escape this time?"
It was like a game of training personal soldiers, and he inexplicably felt anticipation.
Eunuch Yang was confused and was about to change the subject when he heard his apprentice, Xiao Zhuozi, panicking, "Your Majesty! This is bad, Your Majesty!"
"How can you be so reckless! How many times have I told you! You must not lose your manners in front of the Emperor! Even if it's a big deal, you have to speak slowly!"
"But, but!" Xiao Zhuozi panted and got straight to the point. "Your Majesty, there's a fire in Yongxiang! I just happened to pass by that area tonight. I heard that the fire in Yu Gengyi's house is the biggest, and it's spread to other places! Right now, the people from the Fire Administration have gone to put out the fire..."
The earrings in Xie Yanci's hand fell to the ground!
Something happened to her?
His body was the first to move, and Eunuch Yang hurriedly followed behind him: "Quick! Follow us! Make sure to protect the safety of the emperor!"
As soon as he came out of the Hall of Eternal Life, he took advantage of his high position to see the winding fire dragon in Yongxiang.
The last time I saw her was in Fengluan Palace, when she leaned over to receive the order and gave me a glance.
There is no resentment or anger, only doubt.
What exactly does she want to ask?
Xie Yanci hurried all the way to Yongxiang, which was filled with the cries of ghosts and wolves. Before he could even enter, he was stopped by the imperial guards: "Your Majesty! It's too dangerous inside. The fire hasn't been put out yet. You can't go in!"
"It's dangerous... Where are the people inside? Have they been rescued?"
"Several people have been rescued and are being placed in the side rooms."
He changed direction again and set foot on the land he had never been to before.
In the side room, bedraggled women clutched their handkerchiefs, coughing uncontrollably. Their faces were stained with black dust, their hair a tangle. Each one huddled in place, trembling, save for that stubborn little face.
"Where is Yu Gengyi?"
Eunuch Yang looked at everyone in embarrassment: "That's all. Maybe she's still here..."
He turned away, but ran into Jing'an who had just been rescued outside the door!
Xie Yanci felt a little hopeful, and just as he was about to ask something, he saw her fall to the ground crying, kowtow to him and apologize.
"I am incompetent! I failed to rescue the young lady. Please punish me, Your Majesty!"
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