Chapter 389 Fire
Yan Shixu's chest was hot and sticky, and two hideous blood holes on his chest and back were oozing blood!
Yan Shixu's face turned pale at a speed visible to the naked eye, and his breath was as weak as a candle in the wind.
"Your Majesty!" Zhang Sicheng and other guards finally reacted to this shocking change. They rushed forward in horror and tried frantically to press on the wound to stop the bleeding, but to no avail.
"Luo Yunzhen is plotting treason and regicide! Capture him!"
Zhang Sicheng roared angrily, and the guards immediately stepped forward to capture Luo Yunzhen.
Luo Yunzhen did not resist, but looked at Yan Shixu, who was covered in blood, with an anxious look on his face.
Su Muyang roared with all his might towards the shore, towards everyone within earshot, his voice drowning out the roar of the river:
"Row! Hurry to the shore! Call the imperial physician! All imperial physicians, get ready immediately! Quickly--!!!"
This deafening roar, like a thunderclap, completely woke up everyone who was stunned by the sudden change.
Zhang Sicheng led the guards to row frantically, and the damaged dragon boat, surrounded by several escort ships, sprinted towards the nearest shore.
Every stroke was made with all the strength, and the water splashed violently.
And almost at the same time——
"BOOM!!!!"
There was a loud bang, as if the nine-day divine thunder exploded above the head, shaking the earth and mountains.
The magnificent Linshui Palace, built along the water, erupted with a deafening roar without any warning.
A huge orange-red fireball rose into the sky along with thick black smoke, instantly engulfing a large area of exquisitely carved beams and painted buildings.
The terrifying shock wave tore the gorgeous tables, chairs, screens and decorations into pieces like pieces of paper.
Burning wood chips, broken glazed tiles, and flaming brocade curtains flew everywhere like fireworks from hell.
Then came a raging fire.
The fire, driven by the wind, spread wildly and licked the wooden structure of the palace, making crackling sounds.
Thick smoke billowed, covering the sky and dyeing half of the sky an ominous dark red!
The royal family, civil and military officials, and their families in the Linshui Palace were instantly thrown into great panic.
The assassination in the middle of the river was horrifying enough, but the explosion and fire that happened so close to them completely broke down everyone's psychological defenses.
"ah--!!"
“Help—!”
"Run! The building is collapsing!"
"Fire! What a big fire!"
"Mom! Mom, where are you?!"
"Don't push! Let me get off!!"
"Child! My child!"
Sharp screams, frantic shoving, and merciless trampling...
The scene inside Linshui Palace instantly became even more chaotic than the assassination in the center of the river that they had just witnessed.
Everyone fled in terror like ants thrown into boiling water, rushing towards the stairs desperately.
Zhou Jingtao's face changed drastically and turned pale in an instant!
He was directing the city defense troops to maintain order and arrange evacuation, but the sudden explosion and fire completely disrupted his deployment.
But he reacted extremely quickly, immediately shouting to the deputy general beside him, "Divide the troops! One team, guard the stairs, maintain order during the evacuation, and prevent trampling! The other team, fetch water nearby and organize firefighting! Quick!!"
After shouting, he didn't care about his own safety at all, and ordered the elite soldiers around him: "You! Escort the Grand Empress Dowager and the Queen Mother to evacuate first! Quickly!!"
The personal guards immediately formed a human wall, protecting the Grand Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager, who were also pale from the loud noise and the flames, and ran with difficulty towards the stairs filled with smoke and crowded with people.
Wen Tingkuan also reacted quickly. His burly body protected his wife and two nieces like an iron tower and evacuated to the stairs.
Although Liang Yuhe was shocked, she remained calm. She held Liang Qingyou tightly with one hand and held Liang Qingning's wrist tightly with the other.
In the chaos, there was a surge of people.
Liang Qingyou subconsciously wanted to pull Yun Zhi who came with them.
However, just as her fingers were about to touch Yun Zhi's sleeves——
Out of the corner of her eye, she accidentally caught a fleeting look on Yun Zhi's face!
It wasn't panic or panic.
In the illumination of the flames rising into the sky, the face that was always calm and composed was covered with a cold smile that carried a hint of cruel satisfaction!
Like a poisonous snake that glimpses its prey in the dark night, it disappears in a flash.
Liang Qingyou was stunned, and a detail flashed through her mind like lightning:
Shortly before the explosion, when everyone in the hall was nervously watching the assassination of He Xin, she accidentally caught a glimpse of Yun Zhi beside her. Her lips were opening and closing silently and rapidly, her eyes focused and empty, as if she was chanting some extremely important spell, revealing an indescribable weirdness.
At that time, she thought Yunzhi was frightened and was praying or chanting silently, and did not think too much about it.
But at this moment, combined with the timing of the explosion and the strange, triumphant smile on Yun Zhi's face...
A biting chill instantly rushed from Liang Qingyou's feet up his back and straight to his head.
Although she didn't know what Yun Zhi was doing, her strong intuition told her—Danger! Extremely dangerous!
The outstretched hand suddenly retracted as if it had been electrocuted!
Yun Zhi seemed to immediately notice Liang Qingyou's gaze and retreat.
All the strangeness on her face disappeared in an instant, and the speed at which her expression changed was shocking.
She even gave Liang Qingyou an extremely innocent and "friendly" smile that even contained a hint of dependence and seeking protection.
It was as if saying, "Sister Qingyou, I'm so scared, please don't leave me."
However, this deliberately forced smile seemed even more creepy in the eyes of Liang Qingyou, who had just witnessed that strange pleasure.
Liang Qingyou pulled her aunt and wanted to talk.
But before she could speak, Liang Yuhe ordered first: "Catch her for me!"
Her voice was sharper than ever before, and her shout, with unquestionable authority, suddenly overwhelmed the chaos and noise around her.
As early as the second day after Yunzhi moved into the Wen Mansion, Li'er sent someone to the Wen Mansion to remind her.
Dao Yunzhi's identity is different, so it's better to be cautious just in case.
After hearing this, Liang Yuhe did not dare to relax and carefully tested the defenses.
However, after secretly investigating for more than a month, no suspicious points were found on Yun Zhi.
Yun Zhi has a very good relationship with Qing You, and even takes the initiative to teach Qing You medical skills.
Even when she went out to find work, she was accompanied by the maids and guards of the Wen Mansion.
Li'er also revealed that His Majesty also sent secret guards to follow her secretly.
But even with such close surveillance, no clues were found.
Liang Yuhe slowly relaxed her guard.
But just now, when the explosion sounded, she subconsciously turned her head to look at Yun Zhi.
Like my niece, I also saw the smile of success on her face.
It was at that moment that she was certain that there was something wrong with this Miss Yun.
Although it is not clear how she contacted outsiders, it would not be wrong to arrest her first.
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