Bab 141: Burning the Ancestral Hall (8)

"I asked the maid in the courtyard to buy food and wine and gave them to the guards. They're eating and drinking now. However, it doesn't seem likely that they will leave." Jingzhe was still a little afraid of Xie Jingxing. As she spoke, she looked at his expression.

"Alright." Shen Miao glanced at Jingzhe. "Jingzhe, can I trust you?"

Hearing this, Jingzhe couldn't even be bothered with worrying about Xie Jingxing. She immediately lowered her head and said, "I'm loyal to you. I'll do anything you ask me to."

"Then listen, whether it's you, Gu Yu, or Bai Lu, don't come in later. Don't look for me, and don't stop me." She stuffed the hourglass into Jingzhe's hand. "When the sand reaches here—" She pointed at a small mark on the glass. "Go out and call for help. You have to rush out to the birthday banquet in the east courtyard to shout for help in front of all the guests. I think you are smart and bold. You know what to do."