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Chapter 223 Arson at the Post Station
Station.

Liang Jiang rushed over, but according to the pre-arranged code, she only found Guan Qi waiting outside.

Guan Qi said that Gu Xizhi had already secretly sneaked into the post station.

Liang Jiang's heart skipped a beat, knowing it was too late to stop them. She quickly gave Guan Qi some instructions and then slipped away from the guards stationed outside the post station, quietly sneaking inside.

Just as they had concealed themselves, they suddenly heard a deafening roar of battle cries ahead. A group of guards suddenly surged out from all directions and completely surrounded one of the small courtyards.

Torches were lit, illuminating the central area as bright as day.

Two figures were fiercely fighting in the courtyard. One was Gu Xizhi, and the other was a burly man with a ferocious bronze mask. He was pressing Gu Xizhi step by step with his long sword, his moves were unpredictable, and his movements were as swift as the wind.

Clearly, Gu Xizhi's whereabouts had been exposed, or rather, he had fallen into the other party's trap as soon as he entered the post station.

The soldiers around Gu Xizhi were aiming their bows and arrows at her.

The masked man feinted, stepped out of the circle, and coldly ordered, "Assassins have broken into the post station, intending to assassinate the Empress Dowager. Fire arrows, kill them without mercy!"

At a single command, a hail of arrows rained down on Gu Xizhi.

Gu Xizhi hurriedly raised her sword to defend herself, but was overwhelmed by the rain of arrows and had no way to escape.

They could only quickly find cover to protect themselves, while concentrating on dealing with the situation and secretly thinking about their escape route.

Liang Jiang was also at a loss for a time.

Even if he jumped down now, facing this swarm of guards, he would only be like a moth drawn to a flame.

There is only one way to save Gu Xizhi: find the Empress Dowager.

As far as she could see, there were dozens of rooms of all sizes in the post station. Moreover, the other party was well prepared, and the Empress Dowager might not be hiding in the post station.

The situation was urgent, and there was no time to think things through; we had no choice but to take the risk.

She decided to set fire to the post station. The guards, who had to protect the Empress Dowager's safety, rushed there, and the Empress Dowager's whereabouts were naturally revealed.

On the one hand, it can lure the tiger away from the mountain, reducing the danger to Gu Xizhi, so that he can seize the opportunity to escape;
On the other hand, if forced to do so, he would take the Empress Dowager hostage by surprise, regardless of any treasonous acts.

In any case, it's only a matter of time before things fall apart.

Before she could act, flames suddenly shot up from another courtyard not far away, and in the firelight, a petite figure quickly fled.

Who could have thought of this so perfectly?
As flames shot into the air, someone shouted in alarm, "Fire! Help put it out!"

Then the fleeing figure was spotted by the guards, who shouted and yelled to catch the assassin.

"An assassin! The Empress Dowager is in danger!"

Liang Jiang, hiding on a high rooftop, could see very clearly that the figure was not agile, even somewhat clumsy, and was fleeing in a panic towards her.

Two guards were in hot pursuit behind him.

Liang Jiang couldn't ignore it. With a light tap of her toes, she leaped into the air and knocked out the two guards, landing right in front of the arsonist.

In the flickering firelight, both sides were taken aback and blurted out.

"Liangjiang! You've come too?"

"Princess Wan'er? What are you doing here?"

The person who set the fire just now was Xie Wan'er. She was dressed as a guard and had a small mustache on her lips, but Liang Jiang still recognized her at a glance.

She must have infiltrated the guards, discovered that Gu Xizhi was in danger, and then her own thoughts coincided with those of the guards.

The situation was critical, and this was not the time for reminiscing. Liang Jiang asked urgently, "Gu Xi knows we are in danger. Do you know where the Empress Dowager is hiding?"

Xie Wan'er pointed: "It's the courtyard where I set the fire."

Liang Jiang gave a thumbs up: "You're amazing!"

I was just begging the Empress Dowager to save people, but you're trying to burn them alive? If you get caught, the entire Marquis's mansion will be buried with you.

But... Liang Jiang was puzzled.

The Empress Dowager's place is in such a critical situation, with both a fire and assassins, yet the guards surrounding Gu Xizhi haven't reacted at all!
No one came to rescue the Empress Dowager! Very few people were available to put out the fire.

She even doubted whether what Xie Wan'er said was true.
So he repeated, "Are you sure the Empress Dowager is really here?"

Xie Wan'er nodded firmly: "I saw it with my own eyes. As soon as the fire started, Madam Liang immediately risked her life to rescue her."

Without hesitation, Liang Jiang rushed towards the burning courtyard, reminding everyone, "Hide yourself!"

The fire grew larger and larger with the wind.

The guards surrounding Gu Xizhi were momentarily thrown into disarray.

The masked man remained unperturbed: "What's the panic? Keep going!"

“But the Empress Dowager will be in danger…” someone raised a question.

The masked man coldly interrupted the other man: "Don't forget, I am now the commander-in-chief!"

"If you don't save her, and something happens to the Empress Dowager, it's not something you can bear alone! All the brothers will die with you! Brothers, listen to me, go save the Empress Dowager!"

Before he could finish speaking, the masked man's long sword flew out of his hand and pierced the man's back.

The man collapsed to the ground in disbelief.

The masked man said coldly, "His Majesty has decreed that I am the Commander-in-Chief of the Western Inspection Tour. You must obey my orders. Anyone who dares to disobey will suffer this fate. Continue killing!"

No one dared to refute it anymore.

Gu Xizhi never expected that this person would be so audacious, showing no regard for the Empress Dowager's safety.

Moreover, he was so decisive and ruthless.

He racked his brains trying to figure out if there was such a formidable figure in the court.

The soldiers all aimed their arrows at Gu Xizhi and fired again.

Just when things were at a critical moment, a deep voice suddenly shouted from behind: "Stop it, all of you!"

The Empress Dowager has arrived.

The soldiers put down their bows and arrows and turned to look in the direction of the Empress Dowager.

The Empress Dowager, held hostage by Liang Jiang, hurriedly approached.

Liang Jiang held the dagger to the Empress Dowager's neck, her face full of vigilance as she looked at the guards around her.

Gu Xizhi was immediately shocked. Taking the Empress Dowager hostage was a capital offense! Liang Jiang's ruthlessness was truly reckless.

Perhaps she could save her own life by kidnapping the Empress Dowager, but did she not consider how the situation would end?

He pulled off his face mask, stepped forward, knelt down, and paid his respects to the Empress Dowager.

Despite being taken hostage, the Empress Dowager remained calm and composed, showing no sign of panic.

Her face darkened: "Prince Pingxi, you have come to see me openly and honestly, so why are you acting so furtively? What are you plotting?"

Gu Xizhi understood the Empress Dowager's obvious attempt to exonerate him: "Your subject knows his mistake, please forgive me, Your Majesty."

The Empress Dowager said coldly, "If there is a next time, I will not forgive you. Now get out of here!"

Gu Xizhi stood up, and the masked man stepped forward: "Your Majesty, the Prince of Pingxi sneaked into the post station in the middle of the night and ordered Princess Heya to set fire to the place. He cannot be let off lightly. Please leave this matter to me."

The Empress Dowager snorted: "What? You're not listening to me anymore? He is a prince, and even if he should be punished, it's not up to you to decide."

The masked man remained unyielding: "Your Majesty, I am entrusted with the task of protecting the Empress Dowager's safety. We must not tolerate or condone those with ulterior motives, or the consequences will be dire."

The Empress Dowager looked at the masked man, her gaze darkening slightly: "I have now been kidnapped by Princess Heya. I cannot keep her here. What is your decision?"

(End of this chapter)