The quick travel journey of the cold heroine

Chapter 22: The Daughter of a Traitor (22)

"I have made arrangements for military matters before, so there shouldn't be any big problems. Once I send a message, someone will come to pick us up. You don't need to take any risks." Before personally carrying out a mission, Zuo Zhanting would make various arrangements.

"What if no one comes to pick them up?" Their journey last night was not smooth. Even though they had chosen to set out at such a late time, they still met someone with a Jin Guo accent on the road.

But maybe because it was too late, they spoke without restraint, so they heard it early and hid.

Zuo Zhanting's face suddenly became serious. "That means something happened in the army. However, it shouldn't be a big problem. The people said that we have blocked several attacks from Jin State." But the disappearance of the main general still had a great impact. David did not retreat, but he also suffered heavy losses.

Shui Zhizi and Doctor Li accompanied Zuo Zhanting to deliver the message and then waited together at the inn.

Zuo Zhanting said that the people in the army had received the news and should be here soon, so for safety reasons the three of them stayed in a room for the time being.

Shui Zhizi couldn't help but said, "Mr. Zuo, I came here on the emperor's request, and it was my own choice. I'm not injured, so you don't need to feel guilty. You are the backbone of David, and David's future depends on you. If others have the ability and opportunity, they will also take this trip without hesitation."

Shui Zhizi has been avoiding Zuo Zhanting these days, because Zuo Zhanting always looks at her with a guilty look. But it is Shui Zhizi who should feel guilty.

Zuo Zhanting felt like there was something stuck in his throat. He was not feeling guilty about what happened this time.

If he didn't know Shui Zhizi's true identity, this incident would only make Zuo Zhanting sigh at Shui Zhizi's ability. He didn't feel guilty, because since Shui Zhizi decided to stand on the side of the emperor, she would definitely make this trip.

Just like Shui Zhizi said, this was her own choice, and she also had the ability to make this trip. If Shui Zhizi hadn't appeared in time this time, he wouldn't have dared to leave the farmer's house so quickly.

He dared to ask to return to the military camp because he believed that Shui Zhizi could help him along the way, and that was indeed the case.

With his arm in this condition, he would have no chance of winning against the group of people last night, and according to the direction they were going, they would probably find his previous residence in less than two days. If Shui Zhizi hadn't come, he would definitely not have escaped this time.

But Shui Zhizi didn't just make this trip. She carried the truth in her heart and endured everyone's misunderstandings as she walked step by step to him and the emperor.

If he could have found and protected her back then, Shui Zhizi would now be a carefree girl who could do whatever she wanted like other women in the capital, instead of suffering so much but having no one to complain to.

She couldn't even lose her temper, because no one would tolerate her temper in the past ten years. Just by looking at Shui Zhizi's temperament, Zuo Zhanting could guess without any investigation how difficult it was for Shui Zhizi to grow up.

Zuo Zhanting didn't want to feel guilty or make Shui Zhizi feel uncomfortable, but he couldn't control himself. Whenever he closed his eyes these past two days, the scene of Shui Zhizi being tortured by Shui Fengguo appeared in his mind.

"What will Shuifeng Congress do to you when you go back this time?" Zuo Zhanting did not answer Shui Zhizi's words, but asked this question.

Shui Zhizi was stunned. He should kill her, but that was not the most terrible thing. If Shui Fengguo found out that he had worked so hard but got nothing, the child was fake, and Zuo Zhanting returned safely, he would probably do something desperate.

Moreover, Shui Zhizi believed that when Zuo Zhanting returned to the military camp this time, he would definitely find evidence of Shuifeng Kingdom's treason and would drive Jin Kingdom back to its hometown. At that time, Shuifeng Kingdom would have no choice but to rebel.

And with the strength that Shuifeng Kingdom has accumulated over the years, if Shuifeng Kingdom were to take desperate measures, Si Qingquan and Zuo Zhanting might not necessarily win.

After hearing the question asked by Zuo Zhanting, Doctor Li tactfully left the room.

"Shui Zhizi, didn't you think about yourself before you came here?" Zuo Zhanting became angry at Shui Zhizi's silence.

Shui Zhizi frowned. Zuo Zhanting's attitude towards her had changed so much in just a few days. When she suddenly appeared in front of Zuo Zhanting while lying on the wall that day, Zuo Zhanting's mood swings were not so great.

"I've thought about it. I won't go back for the time being." Even if she was going to die, she had to watch Si Qingquan and Zuo Zhanting win, and Zuo Zhanting die peacefully. So Shui Zhizi was ready to call for help, a helper that no one could have expected.

Zuo Zhanting was delighted. Yes, as long as Shui Zhizi stayed with him, he would definitely protect his sister this time.

"My identity does not allow me to appear in public. When your escort arrives, take Doctor Li back with you. If everything is OK, have Doctor Li send me a message. I have something else to do."

"Where are you going?" In a hurry, Zuo Zhanting grabbed Shui Zhizi's arm with his uninjured left hand.

Shui Zhizi's doubts grew more and more. This was not Zuo Zhanting's attitude towards Shui Fengguo's daughter, nor was it Zuo Zhanting's behavior towards the queen.

"Don't worry, I won't run away. I really have something to do. You can tell the emperor directly when you write the letter." Shui Gardenia began to test.

"That's not what I meant. I just, I'm just worried that something might happen to you." This was definitely not what Zuo Zhanting would say to Shui Zhizi. Before in the palace, when she said she wanted to go to the battlefield for Zuo Zhanting, Zuo Zhanting's eyes were first suspicious and then calm, as if Si Qingquan had the final say.

Now she had to do something that Si Qingquan hadn't told her to do, but Zuo Zhanting was only worried. This was not right. Shui Zhizi's heartbeat quickened.

"I really have something to do. If I can do it well, I won't die. I can even help you and him. Zuo Zhanting, believe me." If Si Qingquan was standing here now, he would definitely find the problem. As long as Si Qingquan asked, Shui Zhizi would not hide anything she was going to do.

This was the case with Si Qingquan, and it would be even worse with Zuo Zhanting. However, Shui Zhizi never said what she was going to do at this time.

"Are you in danger?"

Shui Zhizi was almost certain of her guess that Zuo Zhanting must know something, otherwise, when she had clearly stated that Si Qingquan didn't know about what she had done, Zuo Zhanting would only suspect her.

Zuo Zhanting is a person who always puts Si Qingquan first. Under what circumstances would he temporarily ignore Si Qingquan? Shui Zhizi could not think of any other reason except that Zuo Zhanting knew her true identity.

But how did Zuo Zhanting know? Judging from the way Zuo Zhanting looked at her for the first time, he definitely didn't know at that time. Then how did Si Qingquan know in these three or four days?

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