Chapter 307 Which No. 1 Assassin?
In the last years of Dongwei, wars continued.
Shi Li is very conscious of being a "mascot". Since he knows nothing about politics and military affairs, he will not delay professionals from doing their professional work.
She only showed up in front of the soldiers holding the tiger talisman on the second day after arriving in Liaocheng, and then stayed quietly in the palace, leaving all the affairs outside to Qi Yong and Sun Jianchen.
The two deputy generals were very concerned about her safety and arranged heavy guards inside and outside the palace.
But Shili would still wake up in the night from time to time.
The deep night outside the window is so dim that it always makes people miss the nights when they slept outside.
She lay under the tent, and the only thing she could rely on was the fluttering red clothes, but she felt more at ease than in the heavily guarded palace.
When Shi Li woke up in the morning, she washed up and went outside, and saw a figure with broad shoulders and long legs standing outside with his back to her.
Hearing the footsteps, Sun Zhaonan turned around and saluted her, "Greetings, Princess."
"Thanks for your hard work."
Shi Li nodded slightly.
Sun Zhaonan is Sun Jianchen's eldest son. After Shi Li moved into the palace, Sun Jianchen transferred him over to be specifically responsible for the safety of the palace and the princess.
Recently, the morale of the Liaocheng army has stabilized. Qi Yong and Sun Jianchen raised troops in the imperial capital on the pretext of "the princess' sudden death is suspicious". So Shi Li hasn't seen the two of them for a few days, but Sun Zhaonan can be seen every day.
"Is the princess's hand injury better?"
After Sun Zhaonan stood up, he looked at Shi Li's palm after removing the splint and asked gently and concernedly.
Shi Li followed the inquiry and looked down at her hands.
There were some scars on the palms, but as time went by, they gradually faded and were almost invisible.
Looking at the palm of my hand, the figure in red flashed through my mind.
[Anchor, are you thinking about him? ]
[Wow, no matter whether the host wants to or not, I’ve thought about it anyway~]
[Anchor, just admit it! ]
The barrage of comments jumped out at just the right moment.
Shi Li shook her head reflexively to deny it, "I didn't think about Xuan Yi."
【…】
【? ? ? 】
[Did we mention Xuan Yi? ]
Shi Li's move was simply confession.
While interacting with the barrage, he did not have time to answer Sun Zhaonan's questions. When Shi Li came to his senses, he remembered that Sun Zhaonan was still beside him.
"My hand is much better now." Shi Li answered politely but distantly, then turned and went back to the house.
She felt that Sun Zhaonan seemed to have some unrealistic ideas, so it would be safer to stay away from him.
She had a quiet breakfast in the palace when she heard Qi Yong's voice outside again.
"My Lady, General Qi Yong wishes to see you."
Shi Li raised her eyebrows in surprise, wondering how Qi Yong could find time to see her today, but she still said, "Come in."
As soon as he finished speaking, Qi Yong, wearing black armor, walked in from outside.
Unlike Sun Jianchen, who had followed Prince Guangyong in battles for many years, Qi Yong served more as a counselor in the camp, so he wore a long gown most of the time.
It was the first time that Shi Li saw him wearing black armor.
How should I put it, the color is cold and not as pretty as red.
As soon as this thought came to mind, Shi Li was stunned.
it's over... it's over...
"The princess?"
She was in a trance for so long that Qi Yong felt something was wrong and asked with a frown.
"I'm fine." Shi Li forced a smile, "You came today..."
Qi Yong did not ask further, and continued to talk about business, "Princess, I have agreed with Deputy General Sun to set off for the northern expedition the day after tomorrow, so please be ready."
Oh... you really don't want to be content with being in Liaocheng?
Shi Li was not surprised by this and nodded calmly, "I understand."
He paused, looking at Qi Yong as if he wanted to say something.
"I have something to ask, I wonder if I can entrust it to Deputy General Qi?"
No matter how much rationality you have, it will never be able to overcome the most hidden and sincere emotions deep in your heart.
Perhaps Shi Li's tone was too serious, Qi Yong said solemnly, "Princess, please speak."
"Have you heard of the name Xuan Yi?" Shi Li said as she clenched the fingers hidden in her sleeves, feeling inexplicably nervous.
"The princess is talking about the assassin Xuan Yi?" Qi Yong suddenly looked up and looked at Shi Li in surprise, as if she had asked something incredible.
A noble princess who has been under house arrest in the imperial capital for many years should not know the name of the assassin, even if the assassin is very famous.
"I was on my way to Liaocheng, and the guy from the capital spent a lot of money to kill me." Shi Li didn't trust other people very much, so he only told half the truth.
Unexpectedly, Qi Yong's expression became even more surprised.
"Princess, Xuan Yi has never failed. Is it... someone else?"
Shi Li: ...
If the dog emperor hadn't made a fool of himself, Xuan Yi wouldn't have failed. But he couldn't just say this to Qi Yong.
She could only nod in response to Qi Yong's question, "Maybe... someone is impersonating me. Please check for me."
[God damn impersonation hahaha~]
[Host, lying will make your nose grow longer! ]
[Anchor! Tell Qi Yong openly! You and Xuan Yi are having an affair! ]
The barrage started again...
No one knew that there was a person lying crookedly on the green bricks and tiles of the palace.
Hearing the word "impersonation", that person smiled silently, as gorgeous as the moonlit night.