0p0 Chapter 242: Breaking through the Siege of the Ancient Temple
Chapter 242: Breaking through the Siege of the Ancient Temple
Zhen Huan dodged the arrows while shouting, "Sister, find some shelter first!"
Hua Fei replied, "Alright! I will not let these rats off easily!"
Under the protection of the guards, the two hid behind a thick pillar. Zhen Huan panted and said, "It seems that this ancient temple is a trap set by Prince Shen. They have been prepared for it."
Concubine Hua gnashed her teeth and said, "Humph! He thinks he can trap us like this. What wishful thinking!"
The commander of the imperial guards came to report: "Empress Xi, Empress Hua, the enemy is numerous and familiar with the terrain of this ancient temple. We are somewhat outmatched."
Zhen Huan thought for a moment and said, "You lead some of the guards to hold them back. Sister Hua Fei and I will find another way out. We must find the key to this conspiracy."
The guards took their orders and left. Zhen Huan and Concubine Hua cautiously explored deeper into the ancient temple.
Hua Fei muttered, "What on earth is Prince Shen planning? He's going to such great lengths just for the throne."
Zhen Huan said, "Sister, the throne is too tempting, he will never give up. We must destroy his plot, otherwise the harem and even the entire court will be in turmoil."
Suddenly, they heard a low voice. Zhen Huan signaled Hua Fei to be silent, and the two of them quietly approached.
One man in black said to another, "The treasure is in the secret room of this ancient temple. Prince Shen has ordered that Zhen Huan and Concubine Hua must not be allowed to leave alive, otherwise we will all die."
Another man in black replied, "But they are not easy to deal with. Those hidden arrows just now couldn't hurt them."
Zhen Huan and Concubine Hua exchanged a glance, and a plan came to mind. Zhen Huan whispered, "Sister, let's find that secret room first. Maybe we can find evidence inside to expose Prince Shen's crimes."
Hua Fei nodded: "Okay, I'll do as you say."
They continued to grope forward and finally found a secret door behind a Buddha statue. Zhen Huan reached out and pushed, but the secret door did not budge.
Hua Fei said: "It seems that this door has a mechanism, we must look carefully for it."
The two searched carefully around, and Zhen Huan found a small protrusion on a candlestick. She pressed it hard, and the secret door slowly opened.
It was pitch black inside, and Zhen Huan took out a tinder from her sleeve to light it. She saw some strange objects and some letters placed in the secret room.
Zhen Huan picked up the letter and examined it, her expression changing. "Sister, these letters confirm that Prince Shen is colluding with that Jianghu sect, plotting a rebellion, and even intends to use Princess Xinyue to threaten the Emperor."
Hua Fei angrily said, "This is simply treason! We must present this evidence to the Emperor as soon as possible."
At this moment, the door of the secret room suddenly closed. Hua Fei panicked and said, "What's going on? We are locked up!"
Zhen Huan said calmly, "Don't be afraid, sister. There must be a trap triggered. Let's look for an exit."
The two searched everywhere in the secret room but found nothing. Hua Fei was a little desperate: "Are we going to be trapped and die here?"
Zhen Huan comforted her, "No, sister. Our guards will definitely find a way to save us."
Outside, the guards were engaged in a fierce battle with the enemy. The guard leader, realizing Zhen Huan and Concubine Hua had disappeared, became anxious and intensified his attack, hoping to find them as quickly as possible.
Prince Shen was in his mansion, thinking that Zhen Huan and Concubine Hua had died in the ancient temple. He was feeling very proud and said, "Humph! These two women are no match for me after all. Once I get the treasure, the throne will be mine sooner or later."
However, what he didn't know was that Zhen Huan and Concubine Hua had not given up in the secret room. They were still trying to find a chance to survive, and this conspiracy struggle between the palace and the forces of the world was about to usher in a new turning point. The gears of fate were still turning, and everything in the darkness and crisis of this ancient temple was quietly brewing new changes.