C17 (1/2)

Hee Chong had a lot of experience. After hearing this, his face immediately changed as he shouted: ”Everyone pack your bags and quickly retreat to the 1st floor. We can't delay any longer!”

Zhu Yisu put on his coat and opened the door. Zhu Hongzhao hurriedly said, ”Father, there are no mountains near this village. This relay station is unique and is afraid of being struck by lightning. Please retreat to the first floor.”

At this time, the one-eyed old man, Chen Xuanguang, came out and nodded: ”Young master's words are true, please quickly retreat.”

”Listen to Erlang. Inform the guests.”

Zhu Yisu was a scholar and knew the principle of being tall. The servant was already asleep in their clothes, but all of them woke up in the midst of the thunders. This time, they swarmed out and knocked loudly on the door.

The handsome youth that was looking straight into Zhu Hongzhao's eyes opened the door. His pale face was completely devoid of color. He held the door frame with both hands and frowned, as if he was not feeling well.

Zhu Hongzhao arranged for his father to go downstairs. When he passed by, he frowned and the smell of blood became even stronger. He looked strangely at the handsome young man and said anxiously, ”Quick, follow me to the first floor.”

At this time, a streak of lightning wrapped in white light came down from the sky and struck the white poplar in the yard. The sound of thunder exploded, making everyone in the inn dizzy.

Just as the youth's body was about to fall onto the ground, Zhu Hongzhao grabbed his arm and ran towards the stairs. The teenager struggled for a while, but could not break free. He lowered his head and ran down together.

The hall on the first floor was overcrowded, Zhu Hongzhao pulled the teenager down, while the two servant s squeezed through the crowd, wanting to welcome Zhu Hongzhao to a convenient seat at the door. However, it was blocked, unable to move forward.

”Boom!”

Lightning flashed, and with another thunderclap, the two poplar trees in the yard were chopped into charcoal, and a flame ignited.

The travellers and officials crowded around the main hall were even more panic-stricken. Some of them did not dare to stay here any longer and ran out while wailing like ghosts and wolves. Seeing these people safely rushing out of the relay station's range, there were even more imitators.

Zhu Yisu held Zhu Honglin's hand, and under the crowd of servant, his right hand reached out to Zhu Hongzhao who was running down the stairs, seemingly wanting to pull him over and put him in his arms, ”Er Lang!”

Hee Chong waved the Embroidered Spring Sabre in his hand and hacked the scabbard, his demeanor was overbearing and violent, leading the way with violence. He brought the two servant s from before and squeezed forward to pick Zhu Hongzhao up.

Suddenly, a torrential downpour came down, extinguishing the burning tree trunk. Following that, another bolt of lightning struck down, and a fatty dressed in official clothing happened to be right next to the tree. It shook the group of people until their vision turned black and their chests felt stuffy.

The torrential rain fell and the sound of thunder gradually died down.

The rest of the travelers fled through the rain, leaving only a dozen people behind in the crowded lobby of the relay stations. On Zhu Yisu's side, there were 14 people. The fainted handsome youth was one of them. There was still a pair of scholars, the bookkeeper and the servant.

”Son, don't say anything …”

The scholar softly recited it as if it was to boost his courage, and was so shocked by the sudden clap of thunder that his hair stood on end.

With an explosive sound, the lightning struck the small second floor of the relay station, which was made of wood. The relay stations were immediately set ablaze, the torrential rain could not be quelled easily. Without waiting for any explanation, all of the servant ran out of the relay stations with Zhu Yisu and his son.

The scholar let out a strange cry and fainted. Fortunately, the errand boy had the courage to resist the burning wood on the roof. With great difficulty, he dragged the scholar away, wanting to drag him out.

”Help him out!”

Zhu Hongzhao pointed at the labored bookkeeper and shouted as he was carried by Hee Chong.

His voice was unclear in the torrential rain. Chen Ce looked back and turned around. He pushed aside the errand boy and picked up the scholar.

In the pouring rain, everyone hid in a grocery store outside the relay station. The little boss was aggrieved as he looked at the door that had been broken with a kick, and wanted to cry but had no tears.

The burning relay station was extinguished, and there was no more lightning or thunder. The entire night was pitch-black, with only the sound of rain and the sound of rain.

Zhao Qi tightly held the letter and confession in his arms. This letter was Zhu Yisu's lifeblood. If it was lost, forget about being a government official, even his life would not be saved.

The rain came and went as quickly as it came.

After about an incense stick of time, the heavy rain turned into a light drizzle.

Wearing a felt hat that protected him from the rain while keeping warm, Zhu Hongzhao wrapped himself in a pale green robe that Hee Chong washed from the shop. He wrapped himself up to the brim and folded his arms into a ball as he stared at the dark sky.