In the dim moonlight, Huo Gang looked around and saw five or six corpses neatly placed in the corner.
This strange phenomenon made him take a step back involuntarily.
"Those were little eunuchs and palace maids who were sentenced to death by their masters, or accidentally beaten to death by their superiors. They are all pitiful people. You don't have to be afraid."
Lu Xiangzi's voice sounded a little vicissitudes of life, but it carried the care and comfort of an elder for the younger generation.
Huo Gang was not afraid of death, he just felt that this scene was uncomfortable. However, Lu Xiangzi's safety made him feel the warmth he had not felt for a long time.
The footsteps were getting closer and closer, and Huo Gang was a little worried. What if those people came in...
"The bodies of these young palace maids and eunuchs will be transported out of the imperial city under the cover of night and thrown into a mass grave. Perhaps..."
Before Lu Xiangzi finished speaking, Huo Gang understood what he meant.
He put Lu Xiangzi down, walked to the front of the row of corpses, picked out two taller ones, clasped his hands together and muttered to himself: "I'm sorry, if we can get out safely, we will definitely perform a ritual to help you pass away."
After saying that, he hid the two bodies in a corner, and he and Lu Xiangzi lay down on them and covered them with straw mats.
Soon, the door was pushed open and several eunuchs holding lanterns walked in, adding a little light to the room.
Huo Gang saw through the gap in the straw mat that the old eunuch in charge ordered the people around him to light some candles and incense and burn some gold ingots and paper money.
"Alright, carry it out and bury it."
As soon as the old eunuch finished speaking, a group of young eunuchs who were accompanying him came over, carried all the corpses onto stretchers, and walked out one by one.
Huo Gang did not dare to act rashly, but kept an eye on Lu Xiangzi's movements.
Just as Lu Xiangzi said, they seemed to be being carried out of the palace.
"What do you do?"
The patrol team of the Imperial Guards met them. The old eunuch walked forward, glanced at the Imperial Guards, and replied slowly: "It's me."
"Oh, it's Eunuch Wang."
The leading imperial guard stepped forward, looked behind Eunuch Wang, and said with a half-smile, "Are you going to ship out so much again this time?"
Eunuch Wang didn't seem to want to pay attention and waved his hand to signal him to continue walking forward.
The imperial guard felt uncomfortable seeing Eunuch Wang being so arrogant. He calmly stepped forward and stood in front of Eunuch Wang.
"What? You don't want me to pass?" Eunuch Wang was very angry and glared at the imperial guards angrily.
The Royal Guards were not to be outdone, and it seemed that the two had been harboring a grudge against each other for a long time.
"Eunuch Wang, someone just broke into the prison and took away important prisoners. I have been ordered to patrol the entire palace and check everyone coming in and out. I hope you can cooperate."
"You patrol your own affairs. What does that have to do with me? Could it be that these dead people could break into the prison?"
"I am just following orders. If Eunuch Wang insists on making a big deal out of it, then go and talk to the Emperor."
"Do you think I don't dare? How many times do you see the emperor a year? How many times do I see the emperor a year? I tell you, if you don't get out of the way, don't blame me for being rude."
The imperial guards also immediately became angry, as they must have been bullied by these eunuchs many times on a daily basis.
"Eunuch Wang, we are just following orders. If you have any objections, please go and tell the emperor."
Everyone knows that the emperor is now seriously ill in bed and the crown prince has been deposed. Anything can happen in the palace now.
Seeing the Imperial Guards rushing over to check, Eunuch Wang was so angry that he was shaking all over.
Huo Gang clenched his fists tightly, ready to make a final fight at any time.
"stop."
Following a clear shout, everyone turned to look over.
I saw Ge Shuyan walking over surrounded by palace maids and maids. When he saw the chaos in front of him, his brows furrowed.
"It's disrespectful to make a scene here in the middle of the night."
"Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
Everyone knelt down.
Eunuch Wang, relying on the fact that he had served the emperor before and had some say over Ge Shuyan, took the initiative to tell the whole story.
Ge Shuyan was a little upset. She was about to ask the Royal Guards to let them pass when she suddenly discovered that two of the bodies were a little different.
She stared at them closely for a while, and she was almost certain that the two "corpses" were still breathing.
Ge Shuyan sneered in his heart and slowly walked towards the corpse.
Huo Gang's heart was in a state of tension, almost jumping out of his chest, and his palms were full of sweat.
Ge Shuyan gently lifted the worn straw mat and met Huo Gang's eyes.
She was horrified.
Fortunately, everyone was crawling on the ground with their heads down so they couldn't see the change in her expression.
She never thought that she would see Huo Gang again in this life, and under such circumstances.
Ge Shuyan has received a report that someone broke into the prison and rescued Lu Xiangzi.
She knew very well in her heart that Lu Xiangzi's life or death might very likely change the current situation.
Huo Gang works for Shangguan Wanning, and Lu Xiangzi is Shangguan Wanning's master, so...
Ge Shuyan looked to the side of Huo Gang. If she exposed Huo Gang at this time, she might be able to keep Lu Xiangzi, but...
Huo Gang is doomed to die.
Ge Shuyan's back was almost soaked with cold sweat, as if at the critical moment, countless thoughts had flashed through his mind one by one.
She took a deep breath and covered the mat back.
"Isn't it just a few dead palace maids? Is it worth it for you to make a fuss here?"
The imperial guards felt Ge Shuyan's anger and dared not make any more excuses. They could only beg for mercy.
"Why aren't you leaving yet?" Ge Shuyan turned around and scolded Eunuch Wang.
"Yes, I will leave immediately."
Eunuch Wang hurriedly stood up and carried the body out with the young eunuchs.
He was filled with rage, and when he arrived at the mass grave, he just threw the bodies aside and left with his men.
Huo Gang had a lot of thoughts in his mind, immersed in the eye contact with Ge Shuyan just now, and he couldn't come back to his senses for a long time.
If she lets them go, will anything happen to her?
"Hello……"
Lu Xiangzi waited for a long time but didn't hear any movement from Huo Gang, so he cautiously asked, "Boy, are you asleep or fainted?"
Huo Gang came to his senses, wiped the sweat from his face, and jumped up.
"Dr. Lu, I'm fine. Let's go and reunite with the young lady."
Huo Gang carried Lu Xiangzi on his back again and headed down the mountain.
"Do you know her?" Lu Xiangzi asked, breaking the silence.
"who?"
"Mrs. Xianfei."
Being willing to take the risk of letting them go might mean more than just knowing each other.
Huo Gang did not answer, but he felt extremely upset.
"Dr. Lu, the young lady is very worried about you. Your legs... should be able to heal themselves."
Huo Gang changed the subject, but his words seemed incoherent.
Lu Xiangzi shook his head secretly and stopped asking questions.
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