Emperor Kang looked at the fire and knew that it was too late to save people, but he still had to make a final effort and ordered in a deep voice: "Who is willing to save His Highness the Fourteenth Highness? Regardless of success or not, he will be promoted to two levels and will be rewarded with a thousand taels of silver.

, if unfortunately he dies, he will be rewarded with a thousand taels of gold, and I will personally arrange it for him."

Some of the Imperial Guards and Imperial Guards were moved. Their job was to make a fortune with their lives. Some people could not be promoted to official positions or save so much money until they died.

Soon two imperial guards and two imperial guards came out, "Your Majesty, my subordinates are willing to go in and save the Fourteenth Prince."

The tenth prince said with tears in his eyes: "This palace will also reward you and your family!"

The four of them expressed their gratitude and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, the Tenth Prince!"

Emperor Kan would not let the four of them die like this. He ordered: "Wet them with cold water, find some thick quilts, soak them with cold water, and let them wear them in! Also, find some thick quilts."

The cotton cloth was also dipped in cold water and asked to cover their mouths and noses!”

The four of them all looked grateful. The emperor did not use their lives to gain fame, but regarded their lives as his destiny.

When the others saw that the four of them were not willing to die, they also had some thoughts, but now it was too late to take action.

Time was running out, and soon someone brought water to wet the four of them, and wet quilts and wet face towels were quickly prepared.

The four people were equipped and rushed into the sea of ​​​​fire wearing wet quilts.

The side hall was not big, and about a quarter of an hour after entering, a few people came out, each holding a body that had been burnt to varying degrees.

Although the four people were well prepared, they were all burned to varying degrees.

Emperor Kang ordered them to treat their injuries and receive rewards, and to have the four corpses inspected.

That little child, needless to say, is the fourteenth prince.

Another corpse whose appearance could still be vaguely discerned was that of Lin Guiren.

The other two corpses were identified by the survivors of Defu Palace. One was Lin Guiren's personal eunuch, and the other was her personal maid Cuizhu.

"Little Fourteen!" The tenth prince cried out in surprise and wanted to rush forward.

The Queen Mother immediately grabbed him and covered his eyes with her hands, "It's too scary, don't be scared."

The tenth prince cried: "Mother, please tell the imperial doctor quickly, maybe little fourteen can be saved. He is so cute, how can he die?"

Emperor Kang touched the tenth prince's head distressedly and said, "Okay, leave this to me. You can help your mother back to the palace. When the fire is out, a more terrifying corpse will be carried out. You will have nightmares after seeing it."

The tenth prince nodded sensibly, supported the queen mother and said: "Mother, I will send you back to the palace. Don't surprise the queen mother."

The Queen Mother doesn't want to watch here. These women were once her love rivals. If they die, they will die. There is no pity.

So, I followed the tenth prince back to Cining Palace.

The commander-in-chief of the Jinyi Guards, Gu Lingran, and the commanders of the Imperial Guards were in charge of extinguishing the fire. Defu Palace had been burned down, so they could only try to control the fire and prevent it from spreading to other palaces.

Emperor Kang called Gu Lingran over and said solemnly: "There is something strange about this fire. Find out the reason."

Gu Lingran's eyes flashed slightly and said: "Your Majesty, my subordinates just took a cursory look at the bodies of Lin Gui and the Fourteenth Prince. They showed no signs of struggle and no pain on their faces. They should have been burned after death or in a coma.

Yes, the specific details can only be determined after a post-mortem examination."

Emperor Kang's expression became gloomy. If such a big thing happened in the palace, it was probably someone in the palace who did it.

He pinched his brows and said: "Investigating secretly. No matter what, I want to know the truth."

There is such a cruel and vicious snake in the palace. If he deals with the Queen Mother and the Tenth Prince, the consequences will be unimaginable.

…

Shangguan Ruoli and Dongming Ziyu have been trapped on the island for four days. Fortunately, the weather is clear and they can find some dead grass and shrubs to start a fire.

However, the stored rainwater is getting less and less, and the two are faced with the possibility of no fresh water for drinking.

This morning, Shangguan Ruoli opened his eyes suddenly. In front of him was a dry reef cave, with a fire crackling next to it.

She had a headache, a fever, felt dizzy, and her limbs were sore and weak that she could not use her strength. Dongming Ziyu was recovering from the illness, but she caught a cold and had a fever. I wonder if he had infected her.

After eating shellfish for several days, she now feels like vomiting when she thinks of the taste, especially vegetables and cakes.

Dongming Ziyu must have gone to find food, but she hasn't come back yet, which makes her very worried. Because the person who finds this place may not be one of her own, but may also be an enemy.

She coughed a few times, struggled to get up, walked to the entrance of the cave and looked into the distance.

Because the wind and waves have stopped and the tide has gone down, the area of ​​​​the reefs has become larger, and the sea water is surging in the low-lying areas.

"Why did you come out?" Dongming Ziyu's nervous and concerned voice suddenly sounded in his ears.

Shangguan Ruoli felt a little dizzy, his throat was a little smokey, and his voice was a little hoarse when he spoke, "Husband, where have you been?"

"What are you doing out here? My throat is so hot that I feel hoarse!" Dongming Ziyu was angry and distressed. He threw the fish in his hand and stepped forward to hug her.

Her body was still hot, but her eyes were looking at him as brightly as dark stars.

"I couldn't see you when I woke up. I thought you left me and went away. I was really scared." Shangguan Ruoli pouted and joked seriously.

"Fool, I will not leave you alone." Dongming Ziyu kissed her on the face, knowing that she was joking, but he really liked the way she looked like a little woman who relied on him.

Put Shangguan Ruoli next to the fire and said, "I caught two fish. I won't eat seashells today."

Shangguan Ruoli is sick and pregnant. If he only eats shellfish every day, his body may not be able to handle it. Without adequate nutrition, his condition may become worse.

Shangguan Ruoli nodded, "It doesn't matter if we have fish to eat, but our fresh water will be gone."

She was a little weak and unable to speak.

Dongming Ziyu put the prepared fish on the fire, "Don't worry, there is no end to the road. I have already lit a fire on the highest reef and added some moist grass to it. The weather is good today.

, the ships will definitely come when they see the thick smoke."

Shangguan Ruoli frowned slightly, "Then we have to be careful, lest the killer comes before the reinforcements arrive."

"Well, I understand, but you have a fever and you can't wait here passively. Even if the killer comes, I can grab a boat to take you out of here." Dongming Ziyu turned the fish in his hand,

There is a fragrance wafting out.

Shangguan Ruoli didn't want to eat much because of his fever, but he was still refreshed when he smelled the smell.

No matter how hard you try, it's very dangerous to stay here. If the tide rises too hard, the sea water may submerge the reefs, and there won't even be a place to stay.
Chapter completed!