EBE Chapter 319
Chapter 319
The palace is entirely constructed of wood, and fires are not uncommon in the dry winter. Normally, a fire is insignificant compared to what Emperor Cheng is worried about now, but the reason he is so anxious is that the fire occurred in the Fengxian Hall.
That was a hall where ancestral tablets and portraits were enshrined; burning it would make one a sinner against the entire royal family.
Moreover, it's hard not to see a fire in a place where ancestors are worshipped as a sign of divine retribution or punishment.
Although Emperor Cheng had given the order, he was still somewhat at a loss for what to do. He immediately ordered his men to change their clothes and rush to the fire with the eunuchs.
When he arrived, everything went black. The huge palace was engulfed in flames by the wind, and the towering flames made the water he poured on it seem tiny.
If it weren't for the eunuchs supporting him, Emperor Cheng would have almost sat down on the ground, his face deathly pale in the firelight.
Meanwhile, on the second floor of the Pill Palace, Bai Wuyou, dressed in a wide white Taoist robe, stood by the window. The wind blew in through the open window, and his wide sleeves were almost billowed by the strong wind, making him look like an immortal about to ride the wind away.
He looked towards the direction of Fengxian Hall, a wicked smile playing on his lips. He had finally lived up to the girl's expectations, and of course, he was grateful for the favorable wind.
"Master, be careful not to catch a cold." Chaoyang came up from behind and draped a black cloak over his back.
Bai Wuyou looked on with satisfaction, then turned and walked into the palace, saying, "Close the window."
Chaoyang closed the window and turned around to see Bai Wuyou taking off his cloak and sitting at the table drinking tea, looking quite pleased with himself.
“Master, next time you should send someone else to do this. It’s too dangerous for you.” Chaoyang lowered his voice and said, “What if you get discovered?”
“Isn’t that perfect?” Bai Wuyou said calmly. “Perfect for killing the emperor and rebelling against the court.”
"..." Chaoyang.
It sounds bold, but it doesn't seem to be without reason.
All these years, hasn't the Red Lotus Sect been plotting a rebellion? Do they really want to stay and serve as loyal ministers and generals?
"Aren't you worried that Lord Shen won't agree?"
Mentioning this, Bai Wuyou's alluring eyes gleamed with a hint of smugness: "Do you think a loyal minister and filial son would ask me to burn the emperor's ancestors' portraits?"
Chaoyang blinked and shook his head: "No ordinary person would come up with such a despicable idea; it completely violates the principles of loyalty and filial piety."
“The dog emperor must have offended her. This time she burned down the palace, next time she might kill people, and she might even rebel in the future.” Bai Wuyou said with great confidence, “I knew she was no pushover the moment I saw her.”
"That would be wonderful if that were the case." Chaoyang rubbed his hands together eagerly.
The fire also alerted the government offices and residences outside the capital. Shen Li was lying in Gu Chang'an's arms talking when she suddenly heard the sound of a gong in the distance, and a smile appeared in her eyes.
"This holy son is quite efficient." Gu Chang'an was somewhat amused and exasperated by this.
Although he wasn't a simple-minded scholar, he was still a scholar and knew what the books contained, which made him even more surprised at how unconventional Ah Li's actions were.
Seeing her sly smile, she was truly as adorable as a child. And thinking about why she did it, my heart felt sweeter than if I'd eaten two pounds of honey.
Ah Li cares about him a lot.
"Husband, what do you think our chances of success are if we organize a group of people to storm the capital now?" Shen Li asked casually, twirling her fingers through Gu Chang'an's hair.