Hong Zhou stared intently at the fire that spread throughout the lonely mountain. The fire not only trapped Hong Li and Xianyue, but also trapped Wang Jiu, who had always been loyal to him, and even...
He suddenly turned his eyes, stared at the people kneeling on the ground, gritted his teeth and said: "If anything happens to the emperor and empress, I will cut you into pieces with a thousand knives and destroy the nine tribes. If you violate the oath, I will do this with my sword."
!" Following these words, he used both hands to break the steel knife in his hands.
Those people knelt on the ground numbly and did not beg for mercy, because they knew that they had committed heinous crimes that could not be excused by just a few words of begging for mercy. Their only hope was that the emperor and empress could escape, so that they could die more happily.
.
As for survival... they don't even dare to think about it.
"Boom!" Just when the fire burned out everyone's hope, the sky, which had been gloomy since just now, suddenly heard a dull thunder, and then lightning flashed across the sky, illuminating the gloomy world.
All this made Hong Zhou feel hopeful again. He looked up at the sky with thunder and lightning. As long as the sky could rain heavily, Hong Li and Xianyue still had hope of survival.
"In this life of the emperor and the empress, they have devoted themselves to the people and have never let down the people. Please ask God to have mercy and save the emperor and empress from the fire!" Hong Zhou is not a person who believes in gods and Buddhas, but at this moment he joined hands and prayed, hoping that heaven would come down.
Heavy rain; this...is their last hope.
The sky was getting darker and darker, as if it had suddenly fallen into night. In such darkness, the fire surrounding Gushan became more and more obvious. From a distance, it looked like a volcano.
The thunder kept ringing, and together with the bright lightning, it seemed to avoid the sky as thick as black ink. After an unknown period of time, a drop of cold rain fell on Hong Zhou's face, and then more raindrops fell, making him wet.
took off his clothes.
Hong Zhou looked at the dark sky, stretched out his trembling hands to catch the rain falling from the sky, and said with a smile and a cry: "It's raining, it's really raining! Fourth brother and the others are saved!"
The raindrops gradually turned into a downpour, extinguishing the fire that filled the lonely mountain. As the rain continued to fall, the previously arrogant fire became sluggish.
On the top of the mountain, Hongli and Xianyue looked at the sky with joy. The fire had spread to their feet, and the corners of their robes were also bursting with flames. They thought they would definitely die this time, but unexpectedly, God really rained heavily, allowing them to escape the danger.
Under the torrential rain, the fire gradually receded, and the flames were extinguished one by one, revealing the trees that had been burnt black. However, the places with the largest fires were still burning tenaciously, with teeth and claws showing, as if they did not want to be affected by the heavy rain.
extinguish.
Hong Zhou was concerned about the safety of Hong Li and others, so he ran to the mountain without waiting for the fire to be extinguished. Several guards followed closely behind him, while the rest stayed at the foot of the mountain to look after the sinners.
Hong Zhou ran all the way, stepping on scattered flames and scorched fallen grass and trees to reach the top of the mountain. When he saw Hong Li and Xianyue standing under the tree, safe and sound, tears suddenly poured out of his eyes, and he
With the rainwater all over his face mixed together, he clapped his sleeves hard and knelt down, choking with sobs and saying: "My brother, my rescue came late, please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
Hongli walked over and helped him up, saying hoarsely: "I knew you would definitely come to save me."
Hong Zhou's eyes were red and he said: "Although I have found the emperor, I can't do anything. Fortunately, it rained heavily at the critical moment, otherwise I will regret it for the rest of my life!" After a pause, he added: "It's all my fault.
If I had found out earlier that they wanted to have sex
If the emperor is unfavorable, the emperor and the empress will not be frightened. I really deserve death!" After saying that, he was about to kneel down again, but Hongli stopped him and said: "I don't blame you for this, I am too careless.
, just now he and the Queen were put in danger."
Hong Zhou lowered his eyes and said, "My younger brother has already placed Li Shihui, Fang Guancheng and others under guard. They will be released after the emperor returns!"
Hearing the names of these two people, Hongli looked sternly and said: "I will severely punish these evil officials who are so audacious and regard their lives as nothing, and I will never tolerate them!"
No wonder Hongli was so angry. If it hadn't been for the rain, he and Xianyue would have died here in vain today. Li Shikun and others were officials in Hangzhou. I think this is not the first time that such a thing has happened. In other words, there have been innocent people.
Die in their hands.
Hong Zhou took a look at the sky and said, "I'm afraid the rain won't stop for a while. I'd better escort the emperor and the empress back to the palace first, so as not to continue to get wet here." After Hong Li nodded, he looked
Seeing the bandage on Hongli's left arm, he said in shock: "Your Majesty, are you injured?"
"It's just a minor injury, nothing to worry about." After a moment of pause, Hongli suddenly said: "I saw your guard Wang Jiu. He braved the fire and went up the mountain to report that you had arrived at the bottom of the mountain and were trying to rescue me and the queen; Wang
Nine this loyalty
It's very rare. Unfortunately, when we got to the top of the mountain, he was already on fire, and I... couldn't save him!" He patted Hong Zhou on the shoulder hard and said, "Don't worry, I will definitely reward him with honor and sorrow.
Live up to his loyalty."
Although Hong Zhou had been prepared in his heart, his throat still felt clogged when he heard Hong Li talk about it. After a while, he finally said hoarsely: "My brother, I would like to express my gratitude to the emperor for his kindness!"
Hongli nodded, took Xianyue's hand, and walked down the mountain with them. When they reached the foot of the mountain, the remaining fire was extinguished under the heavy rain, which was really a relief.
After this fire, the originally lush and lush Gushan became completely green and scorched, leaving only a few intact trees on the top of the mountain.
Seeing Hongli coming down, the leader hurriedly crawled over and said with tears streaming down his face: "You deserve to die, you villain. You are blind, you don't know the emperor and the queen, and you made a big mistake. If you had known it was the emperor and the queen, what would you say?"
I don’t dare to do this, please forgive me!” After him, the dozen or so people also kowtowed and begged for mercy.
Hongli glanced at them indifferently and said, "Bring them all back to the palace. No one should be left behind." After Hong Zhou agreed, he and Xianyue rode a horse together and galloped away to the palace.
After Hongli disappeared, Ling Ruo had been kneeling in the Buddhist hall, praying to God to bless Hongli and Xianyue for their safe return. No matter how much Shuixiu persuaded her, she refused to get up. She only drank a few mouthfuls of porridge all day and night.
Shuixiu was worried and went to ask Yang Hai outside the Buddhist hall several times, but she came back disappointed with no news.
Shuixiu knelt down and said softly: "Queen Mother, you haven't closed your eyes all night. Please help me to take a rest."
Ling Ruo slowly moved the beads in his hand, with an unconcealed look of worry on his face, "There is no news from the Emperor, how can the Ai family rest?"
Shui Xiu comforted him: "The emperor has always been diligent in his duties and loves the people, and he does not dare to be careless. I believe that I will return safely. Don't worry too much."