Before she could even express her surprise, another figure emerged.
She was no longer surprised when she saw that it was Gu Linchao.
The Empress Dowager was very excited. She took two steps forward, looked at Gu Linchao, opened her lips as if she wanted to say something, but thinking that now was not a good time to speak, she held back.
Gu Linchao stepped forward and quickly looked her over. After confirming that she was alright, he breathed a slight sigh of relief.
He didn't say anything, but carried her on his back. Then he looked at Granny Zeng and Atuo Jianghua, signaling them to follow, and then carried the Empress Dowager down into the tunnel first.
At this moment, the smell of burning oil wafted from the room. A-Tuo Jiang Hua was startled and dared not delay any longer. She quickly helped Granny Zeng down into the tunnel, followed by her two maids.
After they all went down into the tunnel, Si Yi immediately threw the lit tinder in his hand onto the cloth curtain that was soaked in kerosene.
The fire ignited immediately upon contact with the kerosene, producing a high flame that quickly caught fire.
Once Si Yi was certain that everything was in order, he retreated into the tunnel.
Soon, the entire house was engulfed in flames.
Today is Gu Heng's wedding day, a joyous occasion to marry the Empress, but he is not happy at all.
Gu Linchao did not attend the wedding banquet, and his plan to poison Gu Linchao was forced to be shelved.
Moreover, Gu Linchao's failure to come to the capital is a blatant defiance of the imperial edict. Does he intend to rebel?
Thinking of the military tally in his hand, Gu Heng felt a chill run down his spine.
Si Lan had been sitting there for half a day, waiting for the bridal veil to be lifted. Just as she was about to lift it herself, she couldn't wait any longer, when suddenly the palace servants outside shouted in panic, "Fire! Yuzhi Palace is on fire..."
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