0p0 Chapter 243: Fighting against adversity and seeking a chance for survival
Chapter 243: Fighting against adversity and seeking a chance for survival
Zhen Huan and Concubine Hua were trapped in a secret room in an ancient temple.
Zhen Huan said calmly, "Sister Hua Fei, don't panic. We will definitely find a way out."
Although Concubine Hua looked anxious, she still pretended to be calm: "Noble Concubine Xi, this secret room is dark and gloomy, and the exit is hard to find. What should we do?"
Zhen Huan groped around, saying as she explored, "This secret room must have a mechanism. Let's look carefully. The place where the hidden arrow was shot just now may hold a clue."
Concubine Hua checked as instructed and suddenly shouted, "Huan'er, look, there seems to be something loose on the wall!"
Zhen Huan hurried over: "Sister, let's try pushing it harder."
The two worked together and slowly moved the wall away, revealing a passage inside, but it was pitch black.
Zhen Huan pulled out a hairpin from her head, broke off a small piece, and handed it to Concubine Hua: "Sister, this hairpin is sharp, use it for self-defense."
Hua Fei took it and said, "Huan'er, you should be careful too."
The two of them slowly walked into the passage. At this time, Prince Shen was in his mansion, discussing with his staff.
Prince Shen laughed heartily: "Now that Zhen Huan and Concubine Hua have been eliminated, no one can hinder my great cause. The treasure must be in the ancient temple, and I will go and find it myself."
The staff member said worriedly: "Your Highness, it is better to be careful, there might be a trick."
Prince Shen was disdainful: "They are already trapped to death, what trick can they possibly play?"
Zhen Huan and Concubine Hua groped their way forward in the passage, only hearing the sound of gurgling water.
Hua Fei asked, "Could there be an underground river?"
Zhen Huan squatted down and put her hand out to test the water: "The water is freezing cold. If we can follow the direction of the current, we may be able to find the exit."
As he was speaking, several dark shadows suddenly appeared in front of him.
Zhen Huan asked in a low voice: "Who?"
Someone in the dark shadow said, "My Lady Imperial Concubine, My Lady Hua Concubine, don't be afraid, it's me, this old servant."
It turned out that it was Eunuch Su who came with several guards.
Zhen Huan was surprised: "Eunuch Su, why are you here?"
Eunuch Su bowed hurriedly, "Your Majesty, the Emperor learned that you and Concubine Hua had come to the ancient temple and had not returned to the palace for a long time, so he sent this old servant to check on you."
Concubine Hua breathed a sigh of relief: "Thanks to the Emperor for his concern."
Zhen Huan said, "Eunuch, Prince Shen is still intent on rebellion and is definitely on his way to the ancient temple in search of the so-called treasure. We must stop him."
Eunuch Su replied, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I have conveyed the Emperor's order. The nearby garrison will arrive soon."
Prince Shen brought a group of people to the ancient temple, but found that the temple was empty and was puzzled.
Zhen Huan walked out from the darkness: "Prince Shen, do you think we are dead?"
Prince Shen was shocked: "You...how could you..."
Hua Fei also came out: "Your conspiracy will not succeed!"
Prince Shen was furious and said, "Even if you are alive, don't even think about stopping me!"
After that, the two sides faced each other with swords drawn.
Zhen Huan said, "Prince Shen, you colluded with underworld forces and attempted to seize the throne. This is a crime of treason. If you surrender now, the emperor may be able to show you a lighter sentence."
Prince Shen snorted coldly: "Give me a lighter sentence? I will not surrender!"
At this moment, the garrison arrived and surrounded Prince Shen and others.
Prince Shen saw that the situation was hopeless, but he still refused to give up: "Zhen Huan, Concubine Hua, do you think you have won? The forces behind this are far more than just this!"
Zhen Huan said, "Whatever conspiracy there is, we will crack it one by one and will not let you and other traitors harm the country!"
Hua Fei said: "Your Majesty, just submit obediently and don't struggle in vain."
Prince Shen was escorted back to the court, but behind this incident, there seemed to be an invisible hand controlling everything. Zhen Huan and Concubine Hua knew that this fight was not really over, and they still needed to be vigilant at all times to protect the peace of the palace and the world. The truth hidden in the dark was also waiting for them to further uncover. The waves of fate were still turbulent, and they could only sail firmly towards the unknown shore in these waves.