Marrying a concubine and swallowing her dowry? The mistress turns around and marries a high-ranking

Chapter 645

The treasury of the Western Qi Dynasty was divided into the Inner Treasury and the Ministry of Revenue Treasury. The Inner Treasury was located in the palace and mainly stored royal property, which was directly managed by the emperor. The Ministry of Revenue Treasury stored gold, silver, copper coins, and other currencies and goods, and was under the Ministry of Revenue, which was responsible for the country's financial revenue and expenditure.

Just then, the sounds of fighting came from behind, indicating that more imperial guards were catching up.

If the enemy has a large number of people, with only two bodyguards, I'm afraid they won't be able to hold them off.

Hong Qing said urgently, "Your Highness, please go to the secret passage first. I will stay here and distract them!"

Shen Lingjun pondered for a moment and said, "No, let's set fire to the national treasury!"

Red Dragonfly was stunned: "Arson?"

Shen Lingjun wasn't sure if it would work, but they had already attracted a large number of experts from the palace. With just her and the three of them, Hong Qingdou Niang, they might not even be able to reach the secret passage. Unless they stirred up a huge chaos, they might be able to take advantage of the confusion and escape from the palace.

The Imperial Guards stationed at the national treasury also heard the commotion in the distance and looked over. However, their duty was to guard the national treasury, and no matter what happened outside, it was not their concern. So, while they watched, not one of them abandoned their post.

Seizing the opportunity, Shen Lingjun ignored Hong Qing's opinion and sneaked into a deserted corner behind the national treasury.

She took out two buckets of spare kerosene from her storage space, poured it all over the wall along the base of the wall, and also sprinkled a large amount of explosives on it. She quickly lit it with a tinderbox and then hid herself away.

The fire quickly shot into the sky, billowing black smoke. The flames touched the explosives, causing a violent explosion. Several deafening roars followed, and the walls of the national treasury were blown apart!

The Imperial Guards protecting the national treasury were all greatly alarmed.

"The treasury is flooded! The national treasury is flooded!"

Large water tanks were set up in important places throughout the palace for firefighting. Everyone was well-trained and immediately took water from the tanks to put out the fire.

The national treasury contains mostly priceless treasures, which belong to the royal family. If there is even the slightest loss, they would rather die than pay for it!

However, the two buckets of kerosene that Shen Lingjun poured on the treasury were really powerful. Combined with the power of the explosives, the walls of the treasury were blown beyond recognition, with a large hole in them, and the fire spread into the treasury.

Shen Lingjun and Hong Qing hid in a corner. A royal guard ran past them. Hong Qing reacted quickly, knocking the man unconscious and dragging him inside. She then stripped him of his helmet, armor, and robes and gave them to Shen Lingjun.

"Your Highness, if you wear this, it will be easier for you to slip away in the chaos!"

"good idea."

As Shen Lingjun spoke, he put on his armor and glanced at the chaotic state treasury. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him, and an impulsive idea popped into his head.

She didn't leave immediately, but turned back and said, "You guys go and get a couple of sets to change into, I'll go over there."

The treasury gates are wide open, engulfed in flames, and people are coming and going in chaos. Everyone is busy putting out the fire. Even if she managed to sneak in dressed as an imperial guard, no one would probably give her a second glance, given her current imperial guard uniform.

The national treasury! This is the national treasury of Western Qi!

And it was even from the royal treasury! Huo Tingsheng's furniture!

Although it was very dangerous, such a great opportunity was right in front of her. If she gave it up, she would probably regret it for the rest of her life!

This risk is worth taking!

Shen Lingjun picked up the bucket of water from the Imperial Guard, took out a cloth from his spatial storage, wet it, covered his face, and pretended to be going to put out a fire. He bravely and fearlessly rushed into the burning treasury.