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

When Feng Su saw her sad face, he felt a tightness in his chest and cursed in his heart, wondering if he was sick. Why did he think of asking her to boil the medicine? Was he torturing her or himself?

His eyes fell on her face, he took out a handkerchief and handed it to her, turning his face away awkwardly: "Wipe your face, it's stained with black ash."

"Don't cry. I was just stabbed that night. I'm not going to die. There's no need to look so sad. It looks unlucky. Come here and bring the medicine bowl over."

Jiang Li took the handkerchief, stuffed it into his sleeve, raised his sleeve and wiped it casually, then sat on the stool beside the bed and handed over the medicine bowl: "Your Highness, the freshly boiled medicine is very hot, please drink it slowly."

Feng Su hummed, took it and took a sip. His face wrinkled with bitterness and he felt a little dizzy. "Ahem, what kind of medicine is this? Why is it so bitter? Where is the damn imperial physician? It's useless."

"It's so bitter, how can I drink it?"

"Ah, the imperial physician said that good medicine tastes bitter but is beneficial to the disease. If Your Highness is afraid of bitterness, you can eat a candied fruit to get rid of the bitterness. Just bear with it. When the injury is healed, you will naturally not need to take medicine."

Jiang Li was trying to persuade her seriously, but what nonsense was that, it wasn't her who had to drink the bitter medicine anyway, and it was such an interesting scene to see others crying with emojis, good shows don't come around often, so one should watch more of them.

Feng Su said stubbornly: "What's the hardship? I am not someone who is afraid of hardship. I just said it casually. Don't go out and tell others about it. Do you hear me?"

"...Bring the candied fruit."

Haha, the only thing that’s the toughest in my body is my mouth!!

Jiang Li saw him finish drinking the medicine, and stood up to leave, but Feng Su stopped him, "Wait, where are you going? Come here and give me the speech book, and tell me about Yu Country. I want to know more about the Crown Princess."

He curled his lips and said, "What do you know? You just suspect her. It's not a big deal. Just suspect her. If you have the ability, you can catch the real culprit. Even if you catch her, she won't admit it."

She turned around and sat down, picked up the notebook beside her, and began to read. She read a little haltingly, which made Feng Su frown, with some confusion in his eyes: "What's wrong with the Crown Princess? Why are you reading like this..."

Not knowing what to say next, Feng Su said helplessly: "But you don't know how to read, or you are too embarrassed to read?"

Jiang Li blinked and said calmly, "Well, I don't know much. My father didn't let me read the storybooks before. It's been a long time. Now I can read them with a little stuttering."

Feng Su laughed and said casually: "Then I won't read anymore. You can tell me a story, anything. You can leave only when I fall asleep."

"Okay, let's talk about Journey to the West."

"I haven't heard of it. Tell me what you want. If you can make me fall asleep, you can ask for anything you want. As long as it's not too much, I will give it to you."

Jiang Li nodded, closed the book, and began to speak slowly.

a moment later

He glanced at the person on the bed, breathing evenly, and curled the corners of his mouth: She fell asleep so quickly, what a good sleep. She has completed her mission, and she can go out for a walk, which is better than staying here.

Bi Yue saw her coming out and followed behind her: "Master, where are we going?"

"Find a palace maid and let's take a stroll. We've been here for a few days and haven't seen what the East Palace looks like. Now that we have time, it's a good opportunity to walk around and take a look."

The little palace maid led the way and whispered, "Princess, please come this way. This is the Imperial Garden. No matter what time of year, there are flowers blooming here. It is one of the most beautiful places in the Eastern Palace."

Jiang Li raised his eyebrows and repeated, "One of the most beautiful places. If there are other beautiful places, you might as well tell me about them. If you are interested, you can go and have a look."

"This... I'm afraid it won't work. That place is the palace where the Crown Prince's biological mother once lived. There is a peach blossom forest inside. Ever since the death of Concubine Chen, Yong'an Palace has been a forbidden area. No one is allowed to go there."

"Princess Consort, please don't mention it again in the future. His Highness doesn't like others to mention it. If you anger His Highness, it will not be good for you."

The little palace maid was very secretive and there was fear in her eyes.

Jiang Li was curious and moved closer, leaning forward to ask, "Yong'an Palace was where my mother lived. What a pity that I didn't get to see her once after I got married. It must be our fate. Can you tell me about Concubine Chen?"

"Shh, don't worry, I won't tell anyone, and Your Highness won't know either."

After saying that, he gave Bi Yue a look, and saw her stuff a purse into the little palace maid's pocket without making a sound. Her attitude became even more friendly: "I'm bored today, let's go to the pavilion, and you can talk slowly, okay?"

The little maid swallowed her saliva, covered it with her sleeve, put away the purse, lowered her head and hummed: "Okay, I don't know much, if I say something wrong, I hope the Crown Princess will not blame me."

Jiang Li chuckled, "I won't blame you. Just treat it as a story. I just want to know more about mother so that I can get along with Your Highness in the future. I have no other intentions. You don't have to be afraid."

"Yes, thank you, Princess. I understand."

After a stick of incense passed, the little palace maid lowered her head and said, "Crown Princess, this is all I know. Do you have anything else to ask?"

Jiang Li waved his hand, motioning her to sit down, and pushed a plate of cakes over to her: "Come, have some cakes. You've been talking for so long, I think you must be hungry. Eat something and then continue talking."

"Look, I've been here for several days, but I haven't seen my father. I don't know where he is recuperating and whether he is in good health. I feel really bad for not going to see him."

The little palace maid's hand trembled, and the cake fell to the ground. She came to her senses and hurriedly squatted down to pick it up. Her face was a little pale: "Your Majesty is not in good health. He may need to rest for a long time. Crown Princess, please don't disturb him."

"Well, don't ask His Highness. When His Majesty is well again, he will naturally meet the Crown Princess."

"I just remembered that I have other things to do, so I won't stay any longer. Thank you for the reward, Crown Princess. I will leave now."

After saying this, she turned around and left in a hurry without caring about anything else. Her panicked back seemed like she was hiding from something. Bi Yue glanced at her and said softly, "Master, this little palace maid seems to know something."

Jiang Li raised his lips slightly, looking in a good mood: "Well, then observe her more and see what she knows. Maybe if we want to find Emperor Yun, we will need this little maid."

"Send all these cakes to the little palace maid."

"Yes, slave understands."

"Okay, it's getting late, let's go back. There's too much pollen here, nothing fun to do, why not go back and play on the swings."

*

Midnight

A small figure sneaked through the peach blossom forest, entered the rockery, and slowly walked towards the secret room. Seeing the man tied with iron chains, he covered his mouth and whispered, "Your Majesty, your servant is here to see you."

"This is the cake given by the Crown Prince's wife. Please have some. The Crown Prince was injured, so I dared to come here. Your Majesty, you have suffered."

Emperor Yun wolfed down his food and drank water in big gulps. When he recovered a little, he said in a hoarse voice, "Who is the Crown Princess? The previous Crown Princess is dead, isn't she? Where did this one come from?"