Chapter 18 — He said he wouldn't marry me until the Holy Order came down and he would go crazy

The group of people from the Eastern Palace faction just now knelt down and confessed their crimes. At this moment his eyes began to waver again. As long as the National Uncle of the Tieu family can attack here. Then tonight. Who wins and who loses? Still can't conclude. The Emperor coldly looked out of the palace.

“Who is the big camp on the outskirts of the capital currently guarded by?”

The commander of the forbidden army knelt down.

“Your Majesty's report.”

"It's Tran Nghiem, a former subordinate of the Tieu family."

The Emperor smiled coldly.

“I have truly raised a group of loyal servants.”

Tham Nghien Tu says:

“The Tay Hoa Gate cannot be held for too long.”

The Emperor looked at him.

“How many people are in your hand?”

“Three hundred black armor have entered the palace.”

"Eight hundred Northern border guards are waiting for orders on Huyen Vu street outside the palace."

Trieu Hanh laughed hoarsely.

“Three hundred black armor.”

"Can you stop three thousand troops from the big camp on the outskirts of the capital?"

Tham Nghien Tu paid no attention to him. Van Tranh walked quickly into the main hall.

“King.”

“The Xiao family's attack on Tay Hoa gate was just a diversion.”

"They divided their troops and went around Dich Dinh's old path."

“It seems they know the secret passage in the palace.”

The Queen's eyelashes trembled slightly. I see. Tham Nghien Tu also saw it. He looked towards the Queen.

“Even the old ways of the palace are well understood by the Tieu family.”

“Looks like these past years.”

“Phuong Nghi Cung has spent a lot of effort.”

The Queen smiled coldly.

“An Bac Vuong only knows now.”

"It's late."

“As long as Tieu Thua Vien can enter the main hall.”

“All the evidence here will be burned.”

“Until then.”

“Your Majesty will have to personally say it.”

"Tonight, King An Bac arrested his officials and plotted rebellion."

The Emperor's eyes became even colder. I suddenly remembered what Trieu Hanh just said. Three bells. I also remember the strong smell of oil on the bodies of the Eastern Palace martyrs. I bowed my head and looked at the coal pots in the main hall. Location of the coal pots today. Seems to be more densely placed than usual. When I first came to the party. I thought it was because the winter night was too cold. But now look back. Those coal pots. They are all surrounding the pillars in the main hall. My heart suddenly tightened.

“King.”

Tham Nghien Tu turned back. I pointed to the nearest painted pillar.

“There is oil at the base of the column.”

Van Tranh immediately stepped forward and used the tip of his knife to scrape a line. Dark oil stains immediately appeared under the lipstick layer. Her expression immediately changed.

“It's oil fire.”

The whole main hall shook. The Queen finally laughed out loud.

“To Van Nguyet, you are really smart.”

"Unfortunate."

“It's too late to be smart.”

Suddenly there was a crackling sound outside the palace. Behind the paper on the west window. The fire suddenly flared up fiercely. Someone screamed loudly. The female relatives immediately became chaotic. The Emperor shouted loudly: Tham Nghien Tu immediately grabbed my hand.

“Follow me.”

I was protected by him behind me, and I could clearly hear the sound of the flames licking the wooden beams. The charcoal pots bring warmth to the main hall. This moment. They have all become deadly leads. Just need to burn oil from the base of the column up to the crossbar. Then all the people in the Taiji Palace. No one will be able to escape. Trieu Hanh raised his head and laughed loudly.

“Father.”

“If you refuse to abdicate today.”

"Then let's bury the body here with all the civil and military officials."

The Emperor rolls one The foot kicked away the fallen chair in front of him.

“Abominable.”

The army rushed towards the palace gate. But he was immediately forced back by the rain of arrows outside. Tieu's army was approaching the steps. Van Tranh led the black armor team to die in front of the palace gate. The blade's light in the fire was so bright that it hurt the eyes. I saw several palace servants panicking and running to fetch water. But I discovered that the water jars in the corner of the palace had long been empty. This is not a temporary arson. It's a trap that was set up a long time ago. Right from the start. The Queen never intended to rely solely on Trieu Hanh to coerce confessions. What she wants. Burning down the main hall. Destroy all evidence. I forced myself to calm down. The restoration of Tai Chi Palace that year. The To family's palace once offered a batch of Giang Nam brocade. I once followed my mother to look at the palace's drawings. Behind the Taiji Palace there is a corridor to avoid the rain. Below that corridor connects to the water reservoir. Normally used to prevent fires in the summer.

“Behind the palace there is a water aqueduct.”

I grabbed Tham Nghien Tu's sleeve.

“On the left side of the wall behind the Tai Chi Palace.”

“At the feet of the third stone lion.”

“Must have a copper bracelet.”

“Open the drain.”

“Water can be directed into the gutter in front of the electricity.”

Tham Nghien Tu's eyes immediately lit up.

“Van Tranh.”

Van Tranh immediately turned around.

“Subordinates go now.”

“I'll go too.”

Tham Nghien Tu frowned slightly.

"Impossible."

I look at him.

“The mechanism of that bronze bracelet is a reference to an old drawing of the Qi family.”

“Other people may not realize it.”

“I'll go fastest.”

His hand holding my hand suddenly tightened. Firelight reflected in his eyes. Like a storm being compressed. He only said one word.