"Put out the fire! What are you all standing there for?" Mama Hua directed the servants who were standing there in a daze. Some of them quickly grabbed buckets to fetch water, but after running around twice, they were shocked.
"Mom, the fire is spreading too fast, I'm afraid we can't save it!"
Seeing her life's work about to be destroyed, Madam Hua sat down on the ground in desperation, wiped away her tears, and began to wail: "Heavens above, are you trying to kill me? What did I, Madam Hua, do to deserve this!"
Attracted by the commotion, onlookers opened their doors and windows and rushed into the street to see what was happening.
"Get out of the way! Don't block my way!"
A group of people quickly approached this side of the long street.
Mother Flower paused, staring blankly at the scene.
The servant exclaimed with delight, "That's wonderful, Madam! They're from the Jingzhao Prefecture!"
Having narrowly escaped death, Mama Hua was initially in disbelief, but she quickly rallied herself and ran to meet him, crying, "Sir! Sir, please save me!"
The leader dismounted and glanced at the firelight: "Has everyone been evacuated?"
Madam Hua quickly shook her head: "There are still quite a few people inside! Yes, it seems that Lord Liu from the Dali Temple hasn't come out yet!"
The captain's face darkened: "You're in charge of putting out the fire. You come with me inside to rescue people!"
If anything happens to Lord Liu, their lord will be in big trouble!
...
The fire started in a room on the second floor and spread very quickly.
Thick smoke billowed and choked the air. People covered their mouths and noses and fled in panic, some without even having time to put on their clothes.
The stairs were completely congested, and Yuan Zhao, with a stern face, led the way, saying, "Master, this way!"
Shen Tangning and Liu Yifu followed closely behind.
The broken beam crashed to the ground, and a few unlucky people were immediately trapped underneath, screaming for help. At that moment, everyone was in danger and no one cared about others.
Liu Yifu's lips tightened; she couldn't remain indifferent after all, and urged Shen Tangning, "You guys go first!"
After saying that, he resolutely turned around to save the person.
Shen Tangning felt a wave of dizziness. Even at a time like this, he could still be so kind as to save others?
She turned and ran a few steps, then looked back and saw Liu Yifu struggling to move the broken beam. The scalding heat burned his hands. He gritted his teeth, wrapped his palms in his sleeves, and tried to lift it again. The veins on his neck were bulging, but his strength was ultimately limited.
Heavy objects kept collapsing around them, and the firelight blurred his figure. A complex light flashed in her eyes, and a few words came to mind in an instant.
An ant trying to shake a tree.
A moment later, Shen Tangning plunged back into the firelight.
She thought that killing ten corrupt officials couldn't compare to saving one good official like Liu Yifu, and that was why she was willing to go back.
Seeing this, Yuan Zhao had no choice but to follow him back.
When the weight in his hand lightened, Liu Yifu looked up in surprise and saw Shen Tangning and Yuan Zhao turning back. His brows furrowed suddenly: "Didn't I tell you to leave? Why are you back again?"
Shen Tangning mimicked him, struggling to lift the beam: "Stop talking nonsense, sir, lend a hand!"
The three of them worked together to lift the beam, and the people underneath climbed out, expressing their gratitude to them.
They ran back towards the door, and at the same time, the officials of the Prefect of the Capital rushed in.
"Master Liu!"
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