The Regent's Little Wife

Si Ning nodded her head slightly when she heard this, but a puzzled look flashed across her brows, "Since you are so supportive, I will allow him to have a try." Zi Jun bowed and said in a steady and firm voice, "As your majesty wishes."

For Si Ning, the art of chess is a skill she learned to relieve fatigue and seek entertainment after traveling to this ancient world. In ancient times, entertainment was scarce, and playing chess became her best companion to kill time.

Not only is he proficient in this art, he also has the demeanor of a master. However, facing Zijun's chess skills that seem to be able to see through people's hearts, Si Ning can't help but secretly marvel at it.

"This tactic of yours may seem random, but it actually contains hidden tricks. It almost caused my defense to collapse." Si Ning stroked his chin lightly, with a hint of admiration in his tone.

Zijun responded calmly: "A chess game is like a battlefield. The key to strategy is to attack the heart. As the saying goes, to capture a thief, you must first capture the king. I have only seized the loophole in your majesty's heart, so I can win a little bit."

Si Ning's eyes sparkled when he heard this, and he smiled and said, "That's a very good remark, but I'm also impressed by your courage. In order to please me, the ministers in the palace often deliberately give up their positions. But you dared to face the challenge head-on and won so calmly. If you were not a member of the palace, you probably wouldn't have such courage."

Upon seeing this, Yuan Yi hurried forward to explain: "Your Majesty, to be honest, Zijun was originally a janitor at the border. By chance, I saw that he was an extraordinary chess player, so I felt a sense of appreciation for his talent, so..."

Si Ning smiled and said nothing, looking deeply at the man in front of her. As a leader in the medical field, she has an extraordinary sensitivity to people's hearts and breath. This time, she played chess to make friends, but in fact, she wanted to test Zijun's true identity. She never thought that a seemingly ordinary servant would have such unfathomable chess skills.

"Tell me, who are you?" Si Ning's voice was cold and firm, interrupting the tranquility in the tent. The air seemed to freeze, and even breathing became cautious.

"What? You don't want to show your true face?" Si Ning's voice was full of amusement. "Well, let me reveal the answer. You are the leader of Lingyun Sect - Yuan Qi, right?"

Yuan Qi was horrified when he heard this, and was secretly surprised that his carefully disguised human skin mask could not deceive Si Ning's eyes. He hesitated to speak, his eyes full of disbelief.

Seeing this, Si Ning continued, "Although human skin masks are wonderful, yours is a bit crude. I have made this kind of mask myself and I know its exquisiteness. Although your mask can deceive the eyes of ordinary people, it cannot escape my perception. In addition, I have an inexplicable sense of familiarity with you. Even if you change your voice, you can't completely conceal your true identity."

At this point, Si Ning's eyes became sharper, "And that day, it was you who saved us from danger in the battle array, right?" Her tone contained both doubt and affirmation. At this moment, the atmosphere in the tent was extremely tense, as if even time had frozen.

Yuan Qi's disguise was easily pierced at this moment, and he knelt down on the ground involuntarily, begging for forgiveness from the high and mighty empress. "Your Majesty, I am a sinner who is ignorant and did not intend to conceal the truth from you." His voice was full of regret and uneasiness. Yuan Yi was anxious, but he could only remain silent and was unable to help.

However, Si Ning had no intention of blaming him. She stepped forward and helped Yuan Qi up, her eyes full of tenderness and understanding. "You were my lifesaver and my brother. How can I forget your lifesaver because of a little concealment? But you seem to be poisoned. What's going on?" Her words revealed concern and anxiety.

Yuan Qi was shocked when he heard this. He had never expected that even though he had concealed his physical condition so well, the empress could see through his physical condition at a glance. He tried to remain calm and hide his weakness: "Your Majesty, you are worrying too much. It's just a minor injury. It won't cause any trouble."

But Si Ning's insight was far beyond his. She carefully observed Yuan Qi's complexion and pulse and found that the poison had penetrated into his bone marrow like a maggot in his tarsal bones. If he was not treated in time, his life would be in danger.

She couldn't help but feel extremely anxious: "Brother, please don't hide it from me anymore. The poison is deep and there is no time to lose. It must be treated immediately!"

After saying that, Si Ning did not hesitate to activate her unique secret technique - medical space. In this area that belonged only to her, she quickly took out the precious antidote and handed the pill to Yuan Qi. "Brother, this is the antidote pill, take it quickly. There are six pills left, one a day, and after seven days, the toxin will dissipate."

This scene shocked the two people present. They only saw Si Ning gently waved his hand in the air, and a few crystal clear pills appeared in his hand, as if it was a magic trick. However, they knew that behind this was Si Ning's unfathomable magic power and medical skills.

Yuan Qi took the pill, his heart filled with shock and gratitude. After taking the pill, he immediately sat in meditation and gathered his Qi in Dantian. He felt a warm current flowing through his body, and the poison seemed to be effectively suppressed. He secretly marveled at Si Ning's superb medical skills, and a small pill could have such a miraculous effect.

Yuan Yi was so surprised that he was speechless. He had never thought that Si Ning was not only an excellent doctor, but also could take things out of thin air. Such a magical power was definitely not something that ordinary people could achieve. He secretly wondered in his heart, could Si Ning be an immortal from heaven or the realm of gods? Otherwise, how could he have such extraordinary abilities?

Si Ning seemed to see through their thoughts and smiled faintly: "It's better for you two to know this matter well, and don't spread it to anyone else. As for my medical skills and magic power, they are just insignificant skills." Her words revealed a kind of detached indifference and confidence.

Yuan Qi was even more awed when he heard this. He knew that he had met an extraordinary person, a noble person who could change the trajectory of his fate. He knelt on the ground and kowtowed three times solemnly: "Your Majesty's grace is like a rebirth. I am willing to serve Your Majesty with all my strength for the rest of my life!"

Si Ning gently raised her hand, motioning him to stand up: "There is no need to be so polite between you and me. As long as you can be kind-hearted and work for the well-being of the people, that will be the best reward for me."

It was late at night and everyone was asleep, but Si Ning was still tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. So she quietly got up, put on her clothes, and walked out of the room alone, only to see a bright moon hanging high in the night sky.

At this moment, Si Ning suddenly saw a man sitting quietly on a huge rock not far away.

Yuan Qi also noticed Si Ning's arrival. He immediately stepped down from the boulder and saluted Si Ning, saying, "I greet your majesty."

Si Ning quickly waved his hand to indicate that he didn't need to be polite, and said softly: "No need to be polite, get up quickly, big brother."

Yuan Qi stood up and carefully looked at the thin coat on Si Ning. He frowned and asked with concern: "Your Majesty, it's cold and dewy at night. Why don't you wear an extra layer of clothes? What if you catch a cold and get sick?"

Si Ning sighed softly and replied helplessly: "Now that we are facing a powerful enemy, I really don't feel like sleeping peacefully."

Yuan Qi smiled and consoled him, "Although we are facing a strong enemy, if we can seize the opportunity when the enemy army has not yet recovered and the Queen of the Western Region has not returned to the camp with the main army, and take the initiative to attack them, we may be able to achieve an unexpected victory."

Si Ning nodded slightly after hearing this, indicating his agreement: "In fact, I have the same idea, but this time our generals do not know much about the Ninth Prince Hilton of the Western Regions, and do not know how to target his weaknesses."