This night is destined to be chaotic and destined to become a painful memory that many people will remember for a lifetime.

Jun Qinglan stood quietly behind the second gate, her expression solemn and resolute, and she looked indifferent.

But only she knows that she is actually very nervous!

It was the first time she had been in such a situation, and she knew better than anyone that only composure had a chance to win. So, she tried her best to keep her face at peace. But in fact, her palms were already wet with cold sweat. The clenched fist almost made the nails dig into the flesh.

Suddenly, there was a loud bang at the gate. Jun Qinglan's heart trembled, and the door ...... It's broken!

On that side, Tang Ying was like a bat in the night sky, approaching silently: "My lord, the enemy's spy has been discovered in the palace. ”

"How?" Jun Qinglan's heart trembled.

She knew that the enemy was treacherous, and that the instigation of atrocities and riots was just to hide people's eyes, and even the fire on East Street was just to divert their attention. The real purpose of those people was to take advantage of the chaos to enter the palace and break the fortress from the inside.

However, no matter which way you start, it will take some time for those people to attack. The fact that the traces of the spies were discovered so quickly can only mean that they were hiding in the palace early in the morning.

Therefore, the palace has actually been infiltrated for a long time, but who could it be?

"Did you find someone?" Jun Qinglan's voice was slightly deep, and she didn't dare to have the slightest luck.

"Lost in pursuit." Tang Ying's voice was a little depressed.

Jun Qinglan groaned slightly: "You go to the West Courtyard to pick up Uncle Liu quickly, and you must ensure that everyone in the palace retreats into the West Courtyard." ”

Seeing Tang Ying's body swept out like the wind, Jun Qinglan took a hard breath.

"Open the second gate and welcome the withdrawal of the Dingguo Army. Get ready to meet the enemy! ”

"What!"

Everyone was taken aback, didn't you just say that you would defend the second gate? Why all of a sudden......

"At this point in time, the task has changed. We have to take the Dingguo army and withdraw to the West Courtyard together. The situation is chaotic, I hope everyone cherishes it! ”

Her order is actually quite strange.

At this time, don't you have to work hard to kill the enemy and break out of the siege to escape? How can you bring everyone together and retreat in? According to the combat effectiveness of the mob, gather the big guys in one yard, isn't it waiting for the family to stew?

Therefore, at this time, the advantages of the Duanwang Mansion secret guard were highlighted. Although they have many doubts in their hearts, they will never disobey the orders of their masters.

Execution is their only code of conduct.

"Let's do it." Jun Qinglan waved her hand: "Let's meet in the West Courtyard, we must remember one sentence, no one is missing!" ”

The heavy latch was removed, and the guards swept out like a tidal wave.

Unlike the Dingguo Army, they were agile and fought on their own, and in this chaotic hand-to-hand combat, they immediately highlighted their superiority.

Jun Qinglan saw Dingguo Gong and Jiang Yufan in the crowd at a glance, and joined them under the protection of the secret guards, and everyone fought and retreated, slowly moving closer to the west courtyard.

Jun Qinglan's first order at the second gate was quite effective, and he pointed out the first enemy to deal with. Therefore, under the strong siege of the secret guards, the real enemy instigated by the crowd was quickly discovered and strangled.

The remaining ordinary people are no longer the opponents of the battle-hardened Dingguo Army.

Everyone gradually retreated to the west courtyard, and Jun Qinglan once again ordered people to cut off the suspension bridge across the river and block the door to guard.

The west courtyard was already full of people, Jun Qinglan took a special look, and the poisoned guards and Lang Zhong who were on duty outside the ice cellar were also in the crowd, so she was a little relieved. She instructed the guards to count the heads, and she herself checked to see if the important people were present.

But...... Looking back and forth, I always feel uneasy inside. Seem...... Something is missing.

"My lord, the commander has not yet returned."

The secret guard's report finally made Jun Qinglan sigh in her heart.

"Stop the man who cuts the bridge!"

She finally knew why she was upset, because ...... Jiang Ying is gone.

The woman who chattered non-stop in the past, and the clingy big dog never showed up.

"I'm looking for Jiang Ying." Dingguo Gong picked up the knife and was about to go out.

"Wait." Jun Qinglan stretched out his arms to block his way: "Grandpa Guo still has a heavy responsibility on his body, and he must not leave at this moment." ”

Ding Guogong frowned: "Why?" ”

"Uncle Liu discovered a secret passage in the palace, and later he will lead everyone to retreat into the secret passage to avoid trouble. Grandpa Guo, you are the pillar of the country, and now the backbone of the people in Northern Xia is the pillar of the Dingguo army, if you are not there, we people will immediately be in chaos. ”

Although Dingguo Gong was worried about Jiang Ying, he also knew the severity. At this time, he was not only Jiang Ying's uncle, but also a representative of Northern Xia. If the manager makes a mistake, it will be a disaster for any team.

"Daddy stays, I'll go." Jiang Yufan rushed up.

"You all stay." Jun Qinglan did not give in: "I'll go find Jiang Ying." ”

Seeing that Jiang Yufan was about to resist when he pursed his mouth, Jun Qinglan didn't give him a chance: "Apart from me, who else knows the location of the secret passage?" ”

All:......

"You don't have to worry."

Seeing that everyone's expressions were grim and solemn, although they didn't speak, their eyes flickered, Jun Qinglan hooked the corners of her lips and said in a low voice: "I have a lot of secret guards around me, so naturally there will be no danger." At present, there is no more suitable person than me to go out, and after I meet Jiang Ying, I will go to the secret passage to meet everyone. ”

After saying that, she turned around and directly ordered the dark guard to lock the gate of the west courtyard from the outside. In this way, even if Jiang Yufan can't bear it anymore, don't want to slip out of it.

After Jun Qinglan confirmed that everything was arranged, she turned around and walked to the side of the suspension bridge step by step. The night in front of me was still red by the monstrous firelight, and the day was as dazzling as day. Under the intertwined battle between darkness and light, the palace is divided into two by the suspension bridge in front of you. On one side is the infinite noise of the sea of purgatory, and on this side it is peaceful and silent.

It is clearly the heaven and the earth within the same courtyard wall, but it has become a completely different place. However, whether it is chaos or quiet, it is always uneasy.

Although the palace is not as valued as the royal palace, it is also a place where the king of southern Xinjiang often comes. Since ancient times, the superior was the most life-saving, in order to show the generosity of enjoying with the people, he deliberately built the gate thinly, and how could he not leave a hand inside the palace?

Jun Qinglan had already ordered the secret guards to find the secret passage in the palace, but there was no big progress one after another. Unexpectedly, the secret passage was found by Liu Buren and hid in the underground of the West Cross Courtyard.

The circumstances of the case were unclear, and with the bewitchment of Chengtianzong, Jun Qinglan knew that it was a matter of time before the atrocities rioted, and she had already thought of countermeasures. Gather everyone in the west courtyard and retreat into the secret passage, first prepare enough water and food in the secret passage, and then block the secret passage entrance after retreating. In this way, you will be able to hide in it for a few days with peace of mind.

The mob onslaught was nothing more than a wave of rage. But anger is the most unreliable thing, and it can dissipate itself over time. In addition, they are just a rabble, and they will not last long, or they will have to disperse on their own in two or three days.

Then they will come out again, and they will survive this tribulation.

However, the only omission in this plan is that Jiang Ying is gone.

Jun Qinglan glanced at the river water under the suspension bridge like thick clouds and took a deep breath. Jiang Ying's courtyard was the closest to the west courtyard, and she didn't arrive at this time, so she must have encountered a change.

She pursed her lips fiercely, she understood Jiang Ying's temperament. That little girl has a mouth that is unforgiving and never soft, if it really falls into the hands of the mob, she is only afraid of more evil and less auspicious. Hopefully, Tang Ying will be in time!

"My lord, do you want to cross the bridge to meet you?"

"Not necessarily." Jun Qinglan closed her eyes: "The palace is huge, and there are many rioters, we don't know where Miss Eight and Tang Ying are being washed at the moment." Going there does not necessarily lead to meeting them, but putting yourself in danger. Just wait here. ”

"If it'......." She took a deep breath: "Before the two of them arrived after a stick of incense, they cut the rope, and no matter what, they can't let the mob cross the river!" ”

"How can this work?"

"The Archon hasn't returned yet!"

In the voice of questioning, Jun Qinglan's slender body stood upright like a pine: "There are hundreds of lives behind us, and there are two lives in front of us." Do we have a choice? ”

Jun Qinglan closed her eyes and gave such an order, and her heart was not relaxed at all. At this moment, the pain in her heart may be more intense than that of the dark guard.

Hundreds against two, a few can only be sacrificed. Taking into account the overall situation is the long-term solution.

Whether it is Jiang Ying or Tang Ying, Jun Qinglan certainly hopes that they will live well. But...... Hope can only succumb to reality.

"After a stick of incense, destroy the bridge!"

The woman's voice was cold and bright, and her eyes were as bright as stars. Of course, she knew that this order was unacceptable to many people. When everything goes well, both Dingguo Gong and the secret guard will settle accounts with her after the autumn.

But what is that compared to the lives of hundreds of people? Someone has to pick up this burden, so let her be this wicked person. Everything has to be about the big picture. Isn't it just full of infamy? She doesn't care!

"If there is a violator." The woman's voice echoed the tumbling waves, and it was unusually clear: "Chop!" ”

Her firmness silenced the guards. After all, no one objected, and everyone only said yes in unison.

Jun Qinglan's eyes stared at the east courtyard, the opposite side of the bridge.

Silence is like a huge mouth, which does not bring the slightest peace, but makes uneasiness grow wildly in the heart like a mess of grass. Although Jun Qinglan was calm on the surface, she clenched her fists under her sleeves.

At this moment, not only are the palms of his hands sticky and cold, but even the clothes on his entire back have been pasted to his body. Staring at the little incense by the suspension bridge, as it continued to decrease, Jun Qinglan's heart gradually fell to the bottom.

In his ears, the sound of breathing gradually rose, thick as an ox. Jun Qinglan knew that she was not the only one who was nervous. These battle-hardened guards are not afraid of death, but the process of waiting for the death of their companions is like being stabbed in the heart by a blunt knife.

Unbearable pain.

Seeing that the last bit of Mars was about to sink into the darkness completely, Jun Qinglan closed her eyes fiercely and slowly raised her hand.

"Destroy the bridge!"