Traveling through troubled times: Princess disguises herself as a man and becomes a soldier to earn

A group of people came to Qianweilou

Jiang Li and his companion went up to the ninth floor and briefly explained the matter to Mo Jue. He then handed over a cloth bag of silver and money and said softly, "Brother, these are all earned by me. You can buy food and have someone transport it back to Qi State."

"These are all legal gains. Even if the temple interferes, there is no way to stop us from buying food. Take this opportunity to buy more food and send it back."

"Okay, if you go to the temple, be careful."

"Big brother, we are fine. They don't dare to provoke us. By the way, I'll put those stones in the space. They just take up space."

After the two men explained their affairs, they carried their bags, went downstairs, got on the sedan chair, and headed towards the temple.

Si Ling breathed a sigh of relief when he saw this. He couldn't let go of his worries until the Venerable Conference was over. Others had to save face, so they didn't have to worry too much, except for this little girl...

Temple

Jiang Li followed the maid to his room and looked around carefully. All he saw was white. If you knew it was a room, you would think it was a funeral home. Oh, and the bed was also white.

She looked so comfortable lying there, but it was a little scary, as if she was lying on a corpse. If she had known this earlier, she would have gone into the palace to cause trouble. No, it should have been to create trouble.

The three of them had dinner together. Si Ling had to keep an eye on her, otherwise if he wasn't careful, who knows what kind of trouble this person would get into. If she angered His Majesty, it would cause a big mess.

Jiang Li blinked and stared at him: "Not enough to eat. We have come to your territory, how can you be so stingy and not let people have enough food? If you push me too hard, I will go out and tell everyone."

"Look who is shameless. I am in a bad mood because I am hungry."

Si Ling closed his eyes, clenched his fists, suppressed the urge to beat her to death, and shouted: "Bai Yu, Yu Shu, ask the kitchen to make more and bring the basin..."

"Yes, my lord..."

Jiang Li smiled flatteringly, stretched his neck, and looked curious: "Si Ling, why do some of them call you Sir, and some call you Lord, what's the difference?"

"Princess, if you are full, you can be quiet. This will make you look well-educated. Once you open your mouth, you will be exposed."

"Huh? Si Ling, are you scolding me for being uneducated?"

Si Ling glanced at her calmly and said seriously, "No, I was just praising the princess for her straightforwardness and cuteness. She looks more pleasing to the eye when she doesn't speak."

Jiang Li nodded in agreement, rummaged in his sleeves, pulled out a small mirror, and began to look at himself, muttering quietly, "Indeed, I didn't expect you to be so good at complimenting people. This princess's beauty really looks better when she's quiet."

...I've seen people who are thick-skinned, but I've never seen anyone this thick-skinned.

Soon, bowls of food were brought up, almost like the ones used to feed pigs. Jiang Li raised his eyebrows: "This bowl is clean, right? It's not a bowl for feeding dogs. If it is, Si Ling, you're dead."

Si Ling couldn't help but roll his eyes: "Do you think I'm the same as you, poor and calculating every penny? This is the vast Yu Country with abundant resources. How can I lack your food?"

"Just tell Yu Shu what you want to eat. I have only one condition: you are not allowed to run out and cause trouble. As long as you stay in the temple, you can eat whatever you want."

Jiang Li looked at him with shining eyes: "Really? I heard that your Yu country has real dragons, so I want to eat dragon meat."

"...No, you don't want to. If you don't eat, have someone take it away."

"Wait, I'll eat."

After eating, Si Ling felt relieved. He stood up and returned to his palace, and asked someone to keep an eye on Jiang Li, because he was a restless person.

midnight

Jiang Li sneaked out and wandered around the huge temple. He didn't know where he was heading, but was attracted by the faint light. He walked closer and closer, looking up at the tree.

The fruit hanging above emitted a faint glow under the moonlight, and rich vitality energy slowly seeped out. He sniffed, raised his hand and touched it.

He whispered, "This can't be a ginseng fruit, it looks plump and white, I wonder if it can be eaten. If I eat it, I hope I won't be hunted down by Yu Country."

After hesitating for a while, she finally put her hand down. It was not nice to be a guest at someone else's house. Although her character was not high, she had already taken revenge on Si Ling for his neglect.

There is really no need to pick other people's fruits. These fruits don't look simple. You will feel guilty if you really pick them, and it is too easy to be discovered. It is not worth it.

Jiang Li sighed, looked regretful, turned around and left quickly.

After she left, Si Ling walked out from the darkness, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised. He said nothing, but the coldness in his eyes dissipated a little. The little girl was not that bad, but she was hopelessly bad.

Early next morning

When the Assembly of Venerables begins, the first thing is to draw lots. At the beginning, it is one-on-one. After the end, it is many-to-many. Finally, there is a ranking, and the annual tribute paid by each country is divided. Basically, at this stage, the Assembly of Venerables is over.

Jiang Li and Si Ling walked side by side and asked quietly, "Hey, what are you going to do? Draw lots. How many extraordinary...venerables are there in your Yu country?"

Si Ling said casually: "About forty or fifty, what's the matter."

"So, during the melee, it was just me against so many of you. This is too..."

"It's unfair, isn't it? This is the Venerable Assembly. You think it's just a kid's game of house. The winner will receive a real tribute, which will be of great benefit to the national treasury."

Jiang Li curled her lips. She understood. Qi State was just an innocent country. It sucked the blood of small countries to grow stronger, just like a big fish eating small fish.

Si Ling glanced at her and said, "If you feel it's unfair, then it depends on your strength. Can you win some benefits for your country and make others dare not underestimate you?"

"Otherwise, isn't it normal for a small country to perish?"

"I understand. A strong fist is the real truth."

Whether out of compassion or something else, Si Ling said softly: "During the melee, you can stay by my side, so you can get some breathing time. Otherwise, you won't be able to bear the continuous fighting."

"Also, you are the only venerable in Qi Country. In the eyes of others, it is easier to eliminate you than to eliminate other countries. You should be more careful. If you encounter a ruthless person, you may lose your life on the competition stage."

Jiang Li looked at him with a puzzled look in his eyes: "Why are you suddenly a little more humane now? It's a little unlike you. Don't worry, I won't die that easily."

"Besides, I came here to fight for the interests of Qi State and to sell things. Maybe you will know when the competition comes."

Si Ling frowned, looking at him as if nothing had happened, but he felt more and more uneasy. He gently reminded him, "You can deal with other countries if you want, but don't go too far. If you kill people, Qiguo will be besieged."