Cai Hua was on the verge of losing her mind. Only after giving away all her broken silver had she managed to escape with her life.
But right after she left the mansion, Gu Antong had set herself on fire. As her personal maid, escaping right at this moment made her a prime suspect.
The guards were searching for her like crazy every single day. Terrified, she hadn't even dared to stay inside the city. Instead, she hid in a ruined temple near the city gates, hoping for an opportunity to flee far away.
However, there were simply too many soldiers patrolling the official roads. Unable to find a chance to slip away, she had no choice but to keep laying low.
"What on earth is going on in the Capital City? They've suddenly imposed martial law."
"You don't know? The entire Capital City is in chaos right now.
"All those glamorous noble families have started internal purges. I heard that those madams who usually put on a facade of mercy actually have their hands stained with blood."
