ebookland Chapter 555: The secret room caught fire, Luo'er and the tyrant died together?
Chapter 555: The secret room caught fire, Luo'er and the tyrant died together?
"Eunuch Ji."
"I heard that Li Wu has unparalleled martial arts skills and a cold and ruthless temperament. He is not someone who is easy to talk to."
"You lowly slaves have locked his wife in that secret room. If she dies at the hands of the emperor, even if he doesn't dare to hold any grudge against the emperor, he will never let you, a bunch of eunuchs and guards, off easily!"
Zong Zheng Xingyao, trapped in a corner by six guards, could neither leave nor escape.
So he stared at Eunuch Ji and his group, trying to threaten them with words.
Before Eunuch Ji could say anything, Eunuch Xia on the side sneered, "I'm not saying that. Li Wu should thank us."
"He's a man who married into the family. When a man doesn't have any ability, it doesn't matter who you are."
"But once you get promoted and become rich, even the slightest flaw in your background will make you lose face and unable to hold your head up."
"So what if I become a high-ranking official?"
"A married-in husband will be pointed at wherever he goes. People will always talk about how he, a valiant cavalry general, married a merchant."
"If Nangong is truly unlucky enough to die at the hands of His Majesty, wouldn't that relieve him of a major worry?"
"Hahaha……"
A group of people laughed and fell down.
Only Eunuch Ji had a serious expression.
He has followed Eunuch Ji since he was young. If he is not a smart person, he will not be able to take over his adoptive father's position as the chief steward.
So when he found out that Li Wu was actually a chess friend of his adoptive father, he sensed something strange.
My adoptive father said that Li Wu is a man of deep thoughts.
Although he is not a vicious person, he is definitely a scheming and cunning villain.
His fighting on the chessboard is always a powerful siege.
From the first chess piece, the next twenty moves of the game have already been calculated.
This person is definitely not a fish in the pond, nor is he an ordinary person.
Zong Zheng Xingyao: "You understand men so well."
"But are you guys considered men?"
Eunuch Xia: “You——!”
A look of resentment flashed across his face. The thing that eunuchs hated most in their lives was having others use their vital organs to humiliate them.
Now the princesses and princes in this palace are worthless.
Your Majesty doesn't care about their life or death, so what if he really kills a few of those who are not favored?
Eunuch Xia was about to step forward with his eyes narrowed, but Eunuch Ji at the side moved his feet even faster.
He turned around and slapped Eunuch Xia in the face.
"Damn it!"
"How can a dog slave like you have the right to speak here?"
"Get off!"
Eunuch Ji kicked Eunuch Xia away.
Then he quickly stepped forward and pushed aside the guards who were blocking Zong Zheng Xingyao.
He personally untied the seventh princess.
"Your Highness, please don't be angry."
"Don't listen to their nonsense."
"Isn't this also something that can't be done, my servant?"
"If you don't obey your majesty, you'll lose your head."
"Besides, if you barge in, it will be very dangerous. I can't watch you die."
"Hey, it would be great if General Li Wu could come back sooner!"
Just as he finished speaking, a familiar, deep voice rang out from the side: "Why are you so anxious to see our General Li? Is there something urgent?"
Zong Zheng Xingyao looked up and saw Zhang Tingyu and Yang Qilang striding towards him, one in front and one behind.
And who else could that taller black shadow behind them be but the brave cavalry general?
Zong Zheng Xingyao was delighted and shouted, "You're finally back!!"
"Quick! General Li, go and save your wife, Madam Nangong!"
"Her life is in danger!"
Duan Rongshi, who had originally looked aloof and like an outsider, suddenly raised his head.
"What did you say?"
In the darkness, his eyes were like poisoned ice knives, and his whole body exuded a terrifying aura, as if he could crush everything around him.
Eunuch Ji swallowed his saliva with a gulp.
Eunuch Xia's legs softened uncontrollably.
How could Li Wu be so horrified when he just asked a question?
That look seemed to be able to easily swallow up the darkness in the entire palace.
Where are the people here?
It's clearly a Rakshasa with murderous aura all over his body!
These people in the palace have all witnessed how cruel the Emperor of Chu is and have experienced big scenes.
But today he was still easily intimidated by a small cavalry general.
Even the princess Zong Zheng Xingyao's head was trembling.
She quickly said a few words and made her words clear: "When you didn't return on time yesterday to report, my father went mad and summoned Madam Nangong to the palace tonight."
"He is currently being held in a secret room, and his life or death is unknown."
"General Li, please go and save her!"
Zhang Tingyu and Yang Qilang's expressions changed accordingly.
Your Majesty, this is too ridiculous!
No matter how beautiful Madam Nangong is, she is still the wife of his close minister!
How could a king summon his minister's wife into the palace at will, and lock them up alone in a room, not allowing anyone else to enter?
If this gets out, Madam Nangong's reputation will be ruined!
How can we live in the future?
"Let's hurry up and report back and rescue Madam Nangong!"
Although His Majesty is not fond of women, he is extremely cruel.
He enjoys torturing and killing people.
If we don’t go in, Madam Nangong’s life will be in absolute danger!
Zhang Tingyu and Yang Qilang were even more nervous than Duan Rongshi.
Unexpectedly, Li Wu was completely unmoved after hearing the whole story.
Even the murderous aura that had just been all over his body had dissipated a lot.
He even said calmly, "Since it's your Majesty's call, there's no rush."
Not urgent?
Who was that person who was so anxious just now that he was filled with murderous intent, almost killing people, and now he says he’s not anxious anymore?!
It's just a blink of an eye, why aren't you anxious?
Looking at him now, not only is he not worried at all, but he also has a look of contempt on his face.
What is this for?
Could it be that his nervousness and anger just now were all just an illusion?
Or was Xiao Xiazi's nonsense really right? Li Wu is now very successful. No matter how beautiful his wife is, he, as a husband who married into the family, can never hold his head up high in the eyes of the world. So, not only are you not ashamed or humiliated by your majesty's ridiculous behavior, but you also help him solve the problem... and just go with the flow?
Eunuch Ji looked suspicious.
Zhang Tingyu: "Brother Li, it's already this hour, are you still concerned about the etiquette between the monarch and his subjects?"
"Qi Lang and I saw how much you missed your wife along the way. You kept stroking a small flying arrow in your hand all day long."
"How could you not be in a hurry?"
Zhang Tingyu said this before fiercely kicking Xiao Xiazi. "You bastard slave! Why don't you just go in and tell His Majesty that we've returned to report? What are you still wasting away here for?!"
Eunuch Ji waved his hand, and Eunuch Xia hurriedly crawled into the hall with his pants wet.
Yang Qilang: "Brother Li, don't worry. There's definitely still time for this matter. There's still room for maneuver."
Duan Rongshi just nodded coldly.
"Ah."
Everyone:?
It seems that he is indeed not worried.
Seeing him like this, Zong Zheng Xingyao was the first to sneer, "What a waste for such a stunningly beautiful woman like Madam Nangong to marry a heartless and ruthless husband like you!!"
"Pooh!"
"For a bastard who can't even care about his wife, even if he gets promoted and becomes rich, how long can he enjoy his glory?"
"One day, a despicable person like you will pay the most painful price for your despicable and shameless actions!!"
The seventh princess was as disappointed as she was excited just now.
She cursed loudly and was very rude.
Yang Qilang and Zhang Tingyu on the side widened their eyes.
Is this Seventh Princess so loyal to Madam Nangong?
Look how angry a princess who is usually dignified and elegant has become!
Neither of them could hold back, while Lao Xiang looked indifferent and unresponsive, while Duan Rongshi showed no reaction.
At the same time, I made a "tsk" sound in my heart.
Although they were in the same March, they still knew too little about Li Wu, a man with great abilities but mysterious.
Just as he was thinking about it, Eunuch Xia came running out in a hurry, pissing and shitting.
He looked panicked and shouted, "Oh no! There seems to be a fire in the secret room!!"
"There's thick smoke, thick smoke coming out from the crack in the door!"
Li Wu, who had just been standing there calmly, was instantly swept into the hall.
Everyone hurried into the hall, and sure enough, thick smoke was billowing out from around the crack in the door of the secret room.
Everyone's expression changed drastically with shock.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty——"
"His Majesty is still inside! Come, hurry, the secret room is on fire, hurry——"
"Key, hurry up and get the key and open the door!!"
Eunuch Ji screamed loudly, slapped his legs and cried.
Duan Rongshi stepped forward and kicked the door to pieces.
Thick smoke and flames burst out with a bang.
Yang Qilang and Zhang Tingyu rushed forward and pushed Duan Rongshi back.
"Brother Li, don't be impulsive. The fire is so bright, I'm afraid it's too late."
Yang Qilang: "Yes, Brother Li, it's too late, it's too late!"
"Don't be impulsive—"
"Sister-in-law...if there's still a spirit in heaven, I don't want you to sacrifice anything innocent for this!"
Yang Qilang choked with sobs, feeling that it was such a pity to lose such a special woman.
Eunuch Ji on the side: Is there no one who is worried about His Majesty's life?
The life of an emperor is not as valuable as that of a merchant woman! !?
Eunuch Ji's face was frozen as he stared at the flames and smoke filling the room, muttering, "It's over... Your Majesty, Your Majesty—"
Duan Rongshi shook his arms vigorously and shook off the two people on his left and right.
"What are you all still standing there for?"
"Put out the fire!"
When the fire brigade arrived, the prince, the queen, and all the concubines in the palace had already rushed over after hearing the noise.
"Father——"
"Wuwuwu——Father——"
"How could this happen?"
"Eunuch Ji, what on earth happened today? How could Father be alone in this secret room and it catch fire?"
The prince wiped his tears while scolding Eunuch Ji for accountability.
Eunuch Ji: "Slave, slave doesn't know either..."
Eunuch Ji secretly looked at the three people standing at the door of the secret room not far away, staring at the busy fire-fighting team. At this moment, he was also struggling with his conscience.