This was exactly what the elder had in mind. When the explosion was heard outside, he had someone investigate and probably knew the attack range of this thing. Unfortunately, he didn't know that this was the thing that caused the explosion.
He made a secret gesture, and the man who was about to take action retreated back into the darkness.
"Mrs. Hua is truly as capable as any man."
Hua Zhi's back was soaked by now, and sweat was running down her neck. She had a bomb on her body that might explode at any time. She was afraid of being so close to death, but she didn't show this fear on her face. Her steps were still steady, and her hand holding the fire stick didn't tremble. She just approached those people step by step, determined to follow them wherever they went, so that they wouldn't have a chance to attack her. This was her chance of survival...
wrong!
Hua Zhi suddenly retreated and returned to the side of the Queen Mother. When she approached, the other party was still retreating, as if he was not afraid of death. This was not right!
The importance of the wise man to the Chaoli tribe is like how important Xiaoliu is to Daqing now. To Daqing, anyone can die except Xiaoliu, and the Chaoli tribe should be the same, instead of intentionally leading themselves further away like bait.
She asked quickly in a low voice, "Empress Dowager, there are still people inside."
"besides."
The sweat on Hua Zhi's forehead rolled down, and her mind raced, "Is there anything suspicious about the people inside?"
"I had fainted before they came in. I only know that Yuxiang went in twice and heard her talking." The Queen Mother raised her hand to wipe away the sweat that was about to fall into her eyes. "Trust your own judgment. You have been doing well."
Hua Zhi made up her mind and whispered, "Follow me closely."
The Queen Mother nodded and quietly moved her legs to make sure they were no longer numb. She was not afraid of dying here, but she could not drag Hua Zhi to death here!
Putting the bag of black gunpowder into the Queen Mother's hand, Hua Zhi quickly picked up a piece of gunpowder and blew on the fire stick to light it and threw it behind her. Even the sound of the explosion could not cover up the screams of the Chaoli people. Hua Zhi confirmed her guess and took the Queen Mother to the side room. According to the structure of the palace, there was a room leading to the side hall. As long as she hid, she believed that the Qisu Si who was waiting for an opportunity would be able to get rid of the enemy.
But the other party obviously also expected this. Before the two ran far, an old voice came, "Kill them immediately!"
This person is the real wise man!
Hua Zhi didn't have time to think too much. She held the Queen Mother and rolled on the ground to avoid the scimitar thrown by the opponent. She lit another bullet of black gunpowder and threw it over. When the opponent dodged, she seized the opportunity and ran forward again.
This angered the other party, and they swung their weapons. Hearing the sound behind her, Hua Zhi didn't know where she got the strength or speed from. She quickly picked up another gunpowder, lit it and threw it into the air. At the same time, the roof broke. In the blast, the long whip was like a spirit snake, shaking off the shattered weapons with its clever force. A few of them still fell on the two men with their remaining strength, but their lives were safe.
Hua Zhi looked back at the man who looked like a god descending from heaven, and the strength she had held on to was immediately gone. She prostrated herself on the ground with limp hands and feet, unable to move. Her mind was confused, and she could no longer find her hands and feet.
The people from the Seventh House followed a little later. Gu Yanxi no longer cared about that and strode over to help her grandmother to the side before carefully turning Ah Zhi over and holding her in her arms. Hua Zhi only had her head still active. She smiled and nodded as if in appreciation, "You came back just in time."
Gu Yanxi was so distressed that he didn't know what to do. He wanted to hug her tightly but was afraid that she would feel hurt. If he hugged her too lightly, he would feel so empty inside. He desperately needed this person to fill his heart, so he bent his upper body and pressed himself against Ah Zhi as much as possible. He couldn't imagine what would happen if he didn't come back. Even if he was a step slower, no, even half a step slower, it would probably be...
"The one outside is not the wise man. He is hiding inside. To be on the safe side, ask your cheap brother to identify him."
"Leave the rest to me."
Gu Yanxi picked her up and wanted to find a doctor, but when she looked up, she remembered that her grandmother was also injured.
The Queen Mother waved her hand and said, "Take her to see a doctor quickly. Grandmother is fine."
Gu Yanxi looked down at Azhi, whose lips were almost as pale as her cheeks, and shouted for someone to escort the empress dowager. She apologized and ran out quickly, running faster and faster.
The prince who was ordered to wait outside was so frightened when he saw the tutor being carried out that he ran up to him and asked repeatedly, "Tutor, how is the tutor?"
"Is Divine Doctor Yu in the palace?"
"Here, here, here, Lai Fu, Lai Fu, where is the divine doctor Yu?"
"It's in the vacant palace over there." Lai Fu bent over and trotted ahead to lead the way. Gu Yanxi knew the direction and ran past him. The prince wanted to follow without thinking, but the Grand Tutor immediately pulled him back and whispered, "Your Highness, this is not appropriate."
The prince looked at his grandmother who was being helped out and pursed his lips. Finally, he looked in the direction where the tutor had gone, gritted his teeth and finally walked towards his grandmother. He knew that even if he went, the tutor would drive him out.
Zhu Bowen quietly confessed to the Grand Tutor and followed him. He wanted to know if Xiao Zhier was okay, if she was not seriously injured. When he heard the explosion inside, he thought...
As long as you are alive, it's good. As long as you are alive, it's good.
Under the scorching gazes of several people, Doctor Yu withdrew his hand, sighed deeply, and signaled Gu Yanxi to turn her over. He used scissors to cut open the clothes on her left shoulder that had been soaked in blood and turned black and red. Not surprisingly, the wound was stretched open, and it looked particularly horrible because it was torn again after being sutured.
Gu Yanxi gasped and couldn't help but hug the person in his arms tighter. Sometimes he really wished that Ah Zhi wasn't so responsible. He hoped that she would be like an ordinary girl who would scream and cry as if the sky was falling when she got a small cut on her finger, instead of holding on like this and adding insult to injury.
"Let's sew it again." Hua Zhi spoke in a hoarse voice with her eyes closed. She felt a little dizzy.
"Do you think this is a piece of pork? Sew it up however you want." Old Yu couldn't bear to shout loudly but was really angry. He glared at Gu Yanxi fiercely, "Let a woman drag her body like this to fight to the death. What's the use of you people!"
Gu Yanxi endured the scolding in silence. Old Yu was right. It was he who was useless and he failed to protect the person.
"He doesn't know how to blame himself, and you're still scolding him." Hua Zhi opened her eyes and looked into those eyes filled with sadness. "I won't be needed in the future. Elder Yu, you can sew it up. I want to rest."
Zhu Bowen was present during the previous stitching, and he knew what was needed, so he hurriedly said, "I'll go find some wine."
"Something stronger."
Zhu Bowen agreed and left quickly.