Reborn to be replaced, remarried to the royal palace to raise children and train husband

As the last person entered safely, the entrance to the secret passage was quietly closed.

In this dimly lit dark passage, the number of torches was strictly limited to ensure air circulation. Although Sang Qian had previously cleaned the dark passage thoroughly, the traces of time still left a strong smell in the air. Everyone covered their mouths and noses with silk handkerchiefs and moved forward silently.

The maids and servants in front walked lightly, and their footsteps echoed between the stone walls of the secret passage, and they could be heard clearly. However, due to the complexity of the secret passage and its many bends, they could only hear the footsteps but could not see the scene ahead. The following is the polished version:

Everything was ready. Gu Qinlan signaled Hongye and Luofeng to go ahead and step into the narrow and winding secret passage. He carefully supported his aunt Liang and slowly walked down the stairs to ensure her safety. Following closely behind, Zheng Huaiyu and Zheng Fenghui followed like shadows, and Princess Duan and Zheng Huiyi followed closely, not daring to slack off. Sang Qian hugged Zheng Fengyun tightly and walked calmly at the back of the team. The people of the Jiang family followed closely behind in an orderly manner. At the end of the team, Polang and several loyal guards guarded the retreat.

As everyone entered safely, the entrance to the secret passage was closed silently.

In this dim passage, the number of torches was strictly controlled to a minimum in order to maintain fresh air. Although Sang Qian had thoroughly renovated the secret passage, the dampness and traces of time still permeated the air, and everyone had to use silk handkerchiefs to cover their mouths and noses to prevent inhaling too much odor. They moved forward quietly, and every step was extremely cautious.

The maids and servants walking in front of them walked lightly and orderly, and their footsteps echoed in the empty dark passage like a silent movement. However, due to the twists and turns of the dark passage, they could only hear the footsteps in front of them, but could not see their figures, which added a bit of mystery and unknown.

Princess Duan was physically weak and extremely frightened, so she had difficulty walking.

Before he had walked far, he noticed subtle noises coming from the entrance of the secret passage.

Sang Qian said nervously in a low voice: "Not good, the entrance may have been discovered."

Princess Duan was terrified, tears welling up in her eyes: "It's all because of me, this useless burden..."

Gu Qinlan calmly comforted her, "Don't worry, mother. We have a way to deal with it. Someone, help the old lady up."

A guard immediately stepped forward and said, "Old lady, please forgive me for my intrusion."

After a while, the guards carried Princess Duan steadily on their backs, and the team set off again, this time with a significantly faster pace.

However, the noise behind me gradually became clearer.

"Quick, there is a secret passage here, and all the people from Prince Duan's Mansion are hiding in the secret passage!"

Zheng Huaiyu couldn't help but whisper: "Mother, I'm scared."

Gu Qinlan said to Liang: "Aunt, you go ahead first."

Liang responded firmly: "Don't worry about me, I can still hold on. You go and accompany Huaiyu."

Gu Qinlan immediately turned around, tightly grasped Zheng Huaiyu's hand, and gently comforted him: "Don't be afraid, I'm here. We will be safe."

As soon as she finished speaking, she turned to the last few guards and ordered, "Set up the traps we prepared in advance."

"As ordered!"

As soon as the guards finished speaking, a clanging sound was heard in the secret passage.

These traps are not complicated, but they are enough to cause great harm. The surface is coated with a special poison made by Luo Feng. Once you are stabbed, although it is not fatal, it will cause the skin to rot and cause unbearable pain.

However, these traps are limited in number and can only cover a certain distance.

Soon, the sound of chaotic footsteps rang in everyone's ears.

Then, screams were heard one after another.

The fugitives ran at full speed in silence.

They know full well that these traps cannot stop everyone.

Once the enemy passes by on the corpses of others, they will be caught up quickly.

Soon, Polang and Feiyun warned: "They are catching up."

Everyone's heart tightened and they quickened their pace.

After half an hour of rapid walking, the Zheng family finally met up with the servants and followers in front.

These servants and followers were walking through this secret passage for the first time, and were so frightened by the tomb chamber ahead that they dared not move forward, and the crowd was crowded here.

The pursuers were close behind, and Gu Qinlan felt helpless about the panic of these servants and followers.

But she did not get angry, she just ordered a few strong followers: "Come and smash the wall!"

"Polang, Feiyun, and the other guards, please go all out to stop the pursuers."

"Madam, rest assured. We are here to protect you and will never let the enemy take a single step."

The exit reserved for the secret passage in the tomb was not solid, and Sang Qian had already prepared a sledgehammer to break down the wall in the tomb.

Several followers swung sledgehammers and slammed the wall at the exit, allowing fresh air and sunlight to come in.

"opened!"

Gu Qinlan immediately ordered: "Line up and go out one by one. No crowding! Maids go first!"

The maids immediately lined up and went out one by one. Those who went out first turned back to help those behind them.

Just when the maids were halfway out, the pursuers arrived.

A few timid followers screamed in fear and, ignoring Gu Qinlan's instructions, pushed away others and rushed towards the exit. In this rush, they accidentally knocked down Gu Qinlan who was standing next to them.

Gu Qinlan was pushed violently, and lost her balance. She fell forward a few steps in embarrassment. She accidentally stepped on a broken brick and her ankle twisted violently, causing severe pain.

The uncontrollable pain made her burst out with swear words.

"Ma'am, are you okay?"

Wanying hurriedly stepped forward and supported Gu Qinlan steadily. Seeing that she was afraid to exert any strength, she immediately squatted down to check.

Gu Qinlan stopped her and said with a slight breath: "Now is not the time to be polite. You just need to support me. We have to leave this place immediately."

Wanying looked at the dense beads of sweat that instantly seeped out of Gu Qinlan's forehead, and her eyes became red with heartache.

"Sister Fuyu, come and help support the Madam."

Fu Yu, who was watching over Liang, heard the call and hurried over. Seeing Gu Qinlan's miserable appearance, she suddenly became anxious, "Miss, let me carry you."

Gu Qinlan just shook her head gently, "I don't need to be so delicate. You go guard the exit to prevent them from causing chaos. The more chaotic it is, the harder it will be for us to escape."

Fu Yu understood that escaping was the most important thing at the moment, so she gritted her teeth and quickly rushed to the exit to carry out the mission.

Soon, all the maids escaped safely.

"Aunt, please take my cousin's wife and the others and evacuate first. Huiyi, Huaiyu, Fenghui, come here quickly and evacuate."

Faced with the order, everyone did not hesitate at all and filed out of the narrow exit one after another.

Not until all the people from the Jiang and Zheng families had safely evacuated did Gu Qinlan, with the help of Wanying and Fu Yu, exit the secret passage with difficulty and embarrassment.

After staying in the dark tomb passage for too long, the sunlight suddenly stung my eyes. Gu Qinlan squinted his eyes slightly, adjusted himself a little, turned his head and said to Polang, Luofeng and others in the tomb: "After everyone evacuates, remember to sprinkle the tomb with poison, so that we can ensure that we can escape safely."