allonlinenovel Chapter 168: The Cold Palace
Chapter 168: The Cold Palace
Xu Feng received the emperor's order and rushed to the laundry bureau anxiously.
From a distance, you can see that the sky is illuminated red by the flames.
As they got closer, the scene was even more terrifying: a raging fire, the flames licking every inch of space, engulfing the laundry room and leaving only a sea of fire.
Thick smoke billowed, blocking out the sky and the sun. Cries, screams, and the crackling of flames mixed together, making the scene extremely tragic.
The eunuchs and palace maids were running around, some carrying buckets of water, some holding brooms, and some even scooping up sand with their hands, trying to put out the raging fire.
However, the fire was so big that it could not be put out like this. Xu Feng was speechless.
When Eunuch Liu saw Xu Feng coming, he felt like he had found a lifeline and kept shouting, "Master Xu, you're finally here! Great! Help me!"
Seeing this, Xu Feng immediately ordered the Jinyiwei to join the firefighting without saying a word.
Each of the Jinyiwei was very skilled. With their participation, the fire seemed to be under some control and the rescue speed was significantly accelerated.
However, Xu Feng was always thinking about the actors in the troupe.
He asked Eunuch Liu, but was told that in such a chaotic situation, he had no time to take care of them.
Xu Feng was startled and secretly cursed these eunuchs for being more trouble than help.
Knowing that time was running out, he decided to investigate in person.
Relying on his profound martial arts skills, Xu Feng was able to move freely in the fire scene.
He avoided the raging fire and the collapsed beams and finally found the troupe. They were all scattered everywhere to avoid the fire.
However, after searching for a while, his heart sank: three people were missing, the two Hu girls and Zhou Suyue.
These three women are indeed not simple!
Xu Feng thought to himself that this fire might not be an accident, but a conspiracy carefully planned by someone.
At this moment, Xu Feng's heart suddenly tightened and an inexplicable feeling ran through him.
His formation was actually triggered in Yifang Palace.
The place was bustling with activity because of tonight's performance, and was covered with flags, so it should have been the top priority for prevention.
However, this sudden change made him wonder: Why would someone choose this place and time? Could it be that their target wasn't the Emperor, but Concubine Yi?
Before he could think about it, Xu Feng's figure flashed and he rushed towards Yifang Palace like a gust of wind.
However, when he arrived, he found that the aura that triggered the formation did not stay in Yifang Palace, but quietly turned to the distant Lumei Palace.
It was a cold palace that had been abandoned for many years. A concubine had died here, and no one had lived there since then. It had been vacant for more than three or four years.
Xu Feng thought secretly in his heart, but did not stop. He used his lightness skills and jumped onto the top of the wall lightly, as silently as a falling leaf.
He flew through a lush green bamboo forest, the moonlight filtering through the gaps between the bamboo leaves, scattering patches of light on his body, like an immortal under the moon.
In a blink of an eye, he arrived in front of the Green Plum Palace, gently pushed open the door, and stepped into this long-silent palace.
Inside the hall, three dark shadows were confronting each other in a tripod-like formation, and the atmosphere was so heavy that water could almost turn into ice.
Two women held short blades, while the other held a dagger.
Although they were all wearing night clothes and their faces were difficult to identify, their familiar figures and temperaments allowed Xu Feng to recognize them at a glance - they were the two Hu girls and Miss Su Yue.
At this time, the atmosphere in the room was tense, and the three women were completely unaware of Xu Feng's quiet approach.
Miss Su Yue shouted clearly, like the water of a cold spring, piercing through the night: "Who is behind these two vixens?" She stared at the opposite side with a sharp gaze.
One of the two Hu women raised a sneer at the corner of her mouth and said sharply, "Hmph, what does it have to do with you? Do you think you can hide it just by changing your clothes? When did the most famous courtesan in the capital start doing these secret night tricks?"
Su Yue's face darkened and her tone was as cold as ice: "So what if you recognized me? Tonight, you will not escape death." After she finished speaking, she moved slightly and was ready to attack.
Another Hu Ji responded with even more outrageous words: "Who will live and who will die is still unknown. I never expected that Zhou Suyue, the dream of thousands of men in the capital, would actually be the mistress of the treacherous official Xu Feng of the Jinyiwei!"
As soon as these words were spoken, Xu Feng, who was hiding in the dark, was shocked.
He cursed inwardly, "How ridiculous! Since I traveled through time, I've never set foot in a brothel. How could I possibly have the mistress of the world's most famous courtesan? How dare these two Hu girls slander me like this!"
Just as Xu Feng was feeling indignant, Miss Su Yue was already furious. She shouted, "What nonsense! Although I am trapped in the mortal world, my heart is as clear as a mirror. How can I allow such a treacherous person like you to sully it? Are you worthy of being compared to me, a treacherous official of the Jinyiwei?"
Xu Feng's heart burned with rage upon hearing this. He muttered to himself, "How dare you, a woman from a brothel, look down on me like this? I, Xu Feng, may not be a perfect man, but I disdain to associate with the likes of you!"
Just as he was about to show up and refute the groundless accusation, he caught a glimpse of something unusual in the corner of the wall.
A black cloth bag lay there quietly, but it seemed as if someone was moving slightly.
Xu Feng's heart trembled, and he thought to himself: "Who is hiding in this bag? Why was he captured by them? There must be something fishy going on."
He was certain that there was definitely an emperor in the cloth bag. Not only were there the Embroidered Uniform Guards protecting him, but he had also set up a formation. Even if there were masters, it would be impossible for them to capture the emperor here in such a short time without alerting him at all.
So who is in the cloth bag?
Just as he was concentrating on observing, the three women in the room had already started fighting.
Swords flashed, cold rays crossed, and a fierce battle was about to break out.
While the three women were fighting fiercely in the hall, Xu Feng used his lightness skills. His figure was like a ghost, moving lightly along the corridors with carved beams and painted buildings. Every step seemed like walking on clouds, and he reached the second floor of the hall silently.
He easily climbed over the window lattice and lay on the eaves. From this high vantage point, he could see everything in the hall, while being hidden in a blind spot. It was indeed the best position to watch the battle.
And if you find an opportunity, you can take action and rescue the person in the bag.
At this time, the three women in the hall were already fighting fiercely.
The two Hu girls had graceful figures and practiced soft and charming skills. Their every move showed their charm, but they also harbored murderous intentions.
Their bodies twisted like snakes, and every attack seemed to be captivating.
Miss Su Yue was as agile as a civet cat, with her silver hair flying behind her head, as sharp as a sword, sometimes entwining the enemy's hands, sometimes striking out like a whip, and the murderous intent was revealed in the flash of silver light.
As the battle intensified, the clothes of the three women were gradually torn in the fierce confrontation, revealing their fair skin, half-exposed shoulders, and seductive backs.
They rolled and wrestled on the ground, their silver hair flying and their eyes seductive. Every collision seemed to carry endless temptation and teasing, yet was mixed with a life-or-death determination.
Xu Feng, who was lying on the eaves, was amazed to see this scene.