Chapter 560.2: at a loss

More guards tried to put out the blazing fire from the outside, while the Royal Army Commander rushed in after his emperor.

Nothing must happen to His Majesty! He cant get hurt because of a mere dead woman!

A cold glint flickered across Pei Qianhaos eyes.

Ill be sure to destroy Dongling if anything happens to Su Xi-er!

Pei Qianhao was the one to kick the door down as the three of men reached the icy chamber. However, n.o.body was inside.

Chu Xian staggered in. Chao Mu, wheres Chao Mu?!

Du Ling remained calm as he spoke, Younger Sister must already be safe outside; lets go look for her! He then pulled Pei Qianhao out of the room with him.

The fire made it extremely dangerous in the compound, but Pei Qianhao and Du Ling were able to skillfully dodge the falling beams and pillars as they escaped, allowing them to come out unscathed save for some soot on their faces.

Su Xi-er was lying on the ground in a garden that was behind the compound and looking at Chao Mus body beside her. She had spared no effort in dragging her body out with her, and by the time the guards had arrived, she had already exited via the back door.

Of course, this naturally led to n.o.body knowing that she had escaped, and with her strength gone, she pa.s.sed out on the ground.

When she woke up, she could see the heavy black smoke, as well as hear the sound of people trying to put out the fire. Attempting to prop herself up, she fell back when her arms buckled, having suffered some burns from the fire.

She turned to look at Chao Mus body. Chao Mu looked peaceful, but her make-up was in a mess, and without the ice to preserve her, strands of her hair had begun to fall out in the wind. Her pallid skin, dark spots, and quickly deteriorating hair were clear signs of rot; the body wouldnt last much longer.

Chao Mu, Shu Xian did not put you to rest properly. Ill persuade him to bury you. Youll be able to live freely when youve reincarnated. Su Xi-er spoke in a hoa.r.s.e voice.

Anxiety and happiness both a.s.sailed Pei Qianhao when he spotted a woman in a red dress behind the compound. Not wasting a second, he immediately took Su Xi-er into his arms.

Xi-er. He called out to her when he saw her burned arms, and she nodded to show that she was fine.

Pain flashed in Du Lings eyes.

Ive finally found my sister, but I let her get hurt like this!

A-Jing, Chao Mu, Chao Mu Su Xi-er spoke with effort as she turned to Chao Mus body. Her body Before it gets buried, make sure to protect it well.

Pei Qianhao nodded profusely as he carried her up in his arms. Lets treat your injuries first.

A flash of yellow appeared in front of them at this moment, revealing Chu Xian rus.h.i.+ng over to Chao Mus body. However, the moment he touched her, strands of hair appeared all over his hand.

Chao Mus hair continued to fall, and the mess made by the make-up meant to conceal the signs of death on her body were currently doing the exact opposite.

No, no! Chu Xians eyes turned red with sorrow as he cried out towards the sky.

The Royal Army Commander rushed forward. Your Majesty, the Empress is dead. You cant keep her like this. This subordinate is pleading for you to bury her as soon as possible!

She isnt dead! Shes fine! She just cant talk and laugh, thats all! Chu Xian hugged Chao Mus body tightly like a madman.

He had fallen in love with Chao Mu the day he entered the imperial library of Beimin. He loved her cheery smile and bright eyes, and they had slowly become a beacon of light for his bleak heart. It was just that she had never gotten to know how he felt.