"That's strange. Could that assassin have sprouted wings and flown away?" the subordinate wondered.
"They must still be in the palace. Everyone, be careful and don't miss any corner. We must find them," Si Luo commanded in a deep voice. The Empress Dowager had been suddenly assassinated, and the imperial physicians were still treating her. The Emperor was furious. If the assassin wasn't found, everyone would be in trouble.
"Yes." The guards immediately responded.
...
A-Tuo Jiang Hua had naturally heard about the assassins who broke into Xianghe Palace and injured Empress Dowager Guo, but she felt that this matter had nothing to do with her, so she went to bed early.
I was awakened by a banging on the door just before dawn.
"Open the door quickly! We are ordered to search for the assassin." The voice of the imperial guards came from outside the door.
A Tuo Jiang Hua was startled. The Imperial Guards were searching for assassins, how did they end up here?
Thinking about the tunnel, she became a little anxious. If they were to break in, they might very well discover something amiss.
Just then, the palace maid opened the door, and she heard the footsteps of the imperial guards rushing in.
What to do, what to do...
We absolutely must not let them in, otherwise the secret of this tunnel entrance may very well be lost.
Hearing the imperial guards' footsteps getting closer and closer, she suddenly had an idea.
"Open the gate!" the guard outside ordered the palace servants.
"Our lady is still sleeping inside, you can't just barge in like this," the palace servant hurriedly said.
"Your Highness, we are ordered to search for the assassin. Please grant us permission to enter and search," the guard said respectfully.
As soon as he finished speaking, the door opened, and Atuo Jianghua appeared at the door.
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