The besties traveled through the book together, and the prince and general became abandoned husbands

The mountain wind is stronger at night.

Hearing the tearful tone in Xu Junjun's voice, Jiang Wumei knew that they were all worried about each other's safety, and her heart was burning.

Wiping away her tears, Jiang Wumei smiled brightly.

"This is not the place to talk, let's leave quickly and find a place to stay.

As soon as the city gates open tomorrow morning, leave the city immediately."

Xu Junjun nodded vigorously:

"Yes, we will hire a carriage tomorrow and leave the capital.

Wait until we reach the next city, then disguise ourselves and continue our journey."

Having made the decision, the two best friends no longer hesitated, picked up their things, and, led by Xu Junjun, walked down the mountain, one step deep and one step shallow.

At this moment, the entire palace was boiling with excitement because of the fire in Zhongcui Palace.

Xiao Tong discussed snow disaster relief strategies with several ministers in the imperial study and did not let them leave until midnight.

Zhao Qi was accompanying the ministers, and after they left the imperial study, he ordered people to prepare meals and send them over.

"Your Majesty, the snowstorm is a natural disaster, beyond human control. Even if you are concerned about the people affected, you must also consider the emperor's health."

Xiao Tong pressed his eyebrows together, hiding the traces of fatigue in his eyes:

"I know.

I asked you to investigate Huo Qiming's injury. Have you found any clues?"

The day before yesterday, Huo Zhengfeng entered the palace and said that an unknown force had infiltrated the capital. Huo Qiming fought with them and was beaten by a man who claimed to be the king, who broke his leg and allowed the man to escape.

When the new dynasty was first established, martial law was imposed in all parts of the capital. This person could come and go freely amidst the heavy defenses, which naturally aroused Xiao Tong's vigilance. That day, he asked Zhao Qi to lead people to investigate.

However, after two days without finding any information, Xiao Tong became increasingly wary of this mysterious man who suddenly appeared. Even though he was busy with government affairs, he did not forget to ask more questions.

"Your Majesty, this humble official..."

Zhao Qi raised his hand and was about to reply when a noise outside the imperial study interrupted him.

Xiao Tong frowned, his whole body filled with coldness.

"Who's making noise outside?"

"I will go and take a look."

Zhao Qi turned around and walked to the door of the imperial study, saying in a low voice with a sullen face:

“Who’s making noise!

Don’t want to die! "

As soon as Zhao Qi finished speaking, a young eunuch, soaking wet, stumbled to the door and looked at Zhao Qi with horror on his face:

"Master Zhao, Master Zhao!

"Oh no! Quickly report to the Emperor that there's a fire in Zhongcui Palace!"

"what!"

Zhao Qi was shocked. Before he could ask any detailed questions, a tall, bright yellow figure flashed past him at high speed.

Immediately afterwards, the little eunuch who fell to the ground was suddenly grabbed by someone.

"What did you just say!

Say it again to me!"

The new emperor's eyes were filled with shock and anger. The young eunuch was so frightened by the new emperor's overwhelming pressure that his legs were shaking. He cried out:

"Your Majesty, there's a fire in Zhongcui Palace.

The Imperial Concubine is still trapped inside, please go and take a look."

As soon as the young eunuch finished speaking, Xiao Tong loosened his iron arm, and ran out with a sullen face, not even waiting to be summoned by the imperial sedan chair.

Zhao Qi's expression changed, and he picked up the young eunuch on the ground and hurriedly asked while chasing the new emperor:

"what is going on!

If you don’t want to get killed, tell me everything right away! "

Zhao Qi was Xiao Tong's confidant, so he naturally knew how much his master, who had ascended the throne, cherished the Imperial Concubine.

If the imperial concubine died inexplicably, Zhao Qi didn't dare to imagine how the emperor would massacre the harem.

When Xiao Tong rushed to Zhongcui Palace, the fire was out of control.

The raging flames engulfed the entire palace and extended to the side halls on both sides.

The dark pupils reflected the sky-high flames, and Xiao Tong's heart felt like someone had stepped on it hard, causing him to curl up in pain.

"Where's the Imperial Concubine?

"Has the Imperial Concubine been rescued?"

Xiao Tong was filled with anger. He reached out and grabbed a eunuch who was rushing to put out the fire, and questioned him harshly.

The eunuch was so frightened by Xiao Tong's distorted face that he fell to his knees and cried out:

"Your Majesty, the fire was too big, and even though we rushed in, we couldn't find the Imperial Concubine!

Imperial Concubine, there is no news yet..."

The eunuch's words were a heavy blow to Xiao Tong, making his eyes black and his hands and feet cold.

"Trash, all of them are trash!

If anything happens to Niao Niao today, you will all be buried with her!"

Kicking the eunuch away, Xiao Tong did not hesitate. He snatched the basin of water from a palace maid's hand and poured it over his head. Without bothering to wipe the water droplets off his face, he rushed into the Zhongcui Palace which was in flames.

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty is in danger!

You can't go in, Your Majesty!

Seeing the new emperor rushing into the fire, everyone present was terrified. The guards who were running to put out the fire poured water on themselves and rushed in after the new emperor.

When Zhao Qi arrived at the fire scene, he heard that the emperor had already rushed in to look for the imperial concubine. He simply threw the eunuch in his hand, poured a bucket of water on him, and rushed into the fire scene.

If anything happened to the emperor, none of them would survive today!

"What are you still standing there for? Put out the fire!

Quick, quick, quick! "

The chief eunuch who had followed the emperor was so anxious that he almost cried when he saw the flames rising from the Zhongcui Palace. He stamped his feet repeatedly and angrily ordered the palace maids and eunuchs to speed up the fire-fighting.

Thick smoke billowed in the Zhongcui Palace, and the once familiar sleeping hall had been burned into a blazing charcoal.

Xiao Tong covered his mouth and nose and ran towards the bed according to his memory, but was stopped by the beams that fell one after another.

"Niao Niao, Niao Niao!

I'm coming, don't be afraid!"

Seeing the flames rising into the sky, Xiao Tong was almost going crazy with anxiety. Regardless of his own safety, he kicked away a beam blocking the road and jumped through the small sea of ​​fire, getting one step closer to the bed.

Unfortunately, the fire was too big. No matter how hard he tried, he could not see the situation on the bed through the billowing smoke. He could only see a raging fire burning over there, separating the two people from life and death.

"Niao Niao, Niao Niao!"

Xiao Tong roared as he ran towards the fire. Broken beams and charcoal kept falling on his head, burning wounds on his body one after another. However, he did not feel any pain. His pair of dark eyes were fixed on the bed, and his whole mind was extremely worried about Jiang Wumei's safety.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty!

The fire is too big here, please leave quickly, and I will go find the Imperial Concubine!"

Zhao Qi and the guards rushed in. Seeing the new emperor rushing into the depths of the sea of ​​fire without caring about his life, they were so scared that their faces turned pale. They quickly pounced on him, hugged his thighs, and stopped him from going any deeper.

Xiao Tong was filled with murderous intent. He kicked the two men away with one kick, his eyes bloodshot and terrifying:

"Get out! Anyone who dares to stop me will be killed without mercy!"