Accidentally dressed as an empress

Lin Ziqi hurriedly left the tent, his steps fast and urgent, running straight towards where Zhou Jing was.

Soon, Doctor Zhou appeared.

Lin Ziqi hurried forward and said to Zhou Jing anxiously, "Doctor Zhou, you have to come with me. Su Qing's injury is a bit complicated, and General Lin wants to ask you some questions about Su Qing's injury." After that, without waiting for Doctor Zhou to ask more questions, he pulled Zhou Jing's arm and hurried towards the main tent.

Zhou Jing was pulled by Lin Ziqi and jogged all the way. Although she had some doubts in her heart, she knew that the matter was urgent, so she did not ask any more questions.

Soon, Lin Ziqi pulled Zhou Jing to the main tent.

Inside the tent, Lin Zichen was sitting in the main seat with a serious expression and a hint of coldness.

When Lin Zichen saw Lin Ziqi and the doctor come in, he nodded slightly and motioned them to come closer.

Lin Zichen looked up and down at the woman in green clothes in front of him. She was not particularly tall and had a masculine appearance. She was a little too delicate and beautiful, with a slim and soft figure.

She looked so gentle and kind that when she was in front of that group of soldiers, the women all called her "good sister".

"This is Zhou Jing, Doctor Zhou," Lin Ziqi introduced.

Lin Zichen nodded in greeting, then slowly asked, "Doctor Zhou, don't panic. I asked you to come here today mainly to understand the extent of Su Qing's injuries.

I heard that you have checked Su Qing's wound. Could you please tell me how serious Su Qing's injury is?

What kind of weapon is causing this? A sword, or some other special weapon? Is there anything else unusual?"

Zhou Jing calmed down, lowered his head slightly, and after thinking for a moment, he replied respectfully: “Reporting to the general, Su Qing’s wound is relatively narrow and long, with neat edges and the depth is not shallow.

Judging from the shape of the wound, it looks like a narrow-bladed weapon. However, there are so many different types of swords in this world, and it's difficult to determine exactly what kind of sword it is based solely on the surface of the wound."

Lin Zichen nodded slightly, then asked, "What about the depth and angle of the wound?"

Zhou Jing cleared her throat and answered more seriously, "Your Highness, the wound isn't too deep, but it's definitely more than just scratching the surface. The angle is a bit tilted, from bottom to top, slightly to the left."

If it was a surprise attack, this angle is possible, but other scenarios cannot be ruled out. After all, on the battlefield or at the moment of attack, various postures and movements can affect the formation of wounds.

“As for the strange thing, there are actually traces of poison on Captain Su’s wound. She was poisoned without knowing it.

This poison is quite unique and not native to our area. On my way here, I spoke with the witch doctors of the small tribes surrounding Xiling and learned that this poison can inhibit wound healing."

Lin Zichen frowned slightly and asked, "How can it be so effective? How can we neutralize that poison?"

Zhou Jing thought for a moment and said, "General, I'm currently applying a mixture of herbs to Su Qing's wound. These herbs have the ability to detoxify and promote healing. However, this poison is quite tricky. If I want to see a significant improvement, it will take at least five days."

Lin Zichen nodded and continued to ask, "In your opinion, if Su Qing's injury happened to an ordinary person, how serious would it be?"

Doctor Zhou cleared his throat and replied, "Sir, if this wound happened to an ordinary person, they would probably be unable to move and the wound would easily fester. Su Qing has excellent physical fitness, so if it were an ordinary wound, he would recover much faster than an ordinary person. However, this time, the recovery is slow, and it is because of this poison."

After hearing Zhou Jing's answer, Lin Zichen fell into a brief contemplation, "I understand, Ziqi, send Doctor Zhou back first and get some rest."

Perhaps, it would be nice to keep Zhou Jing and make her a military doctor, Lin Zichen thought.

Night fell over the military camp, and the flickering candlelight in the tents cast a dim yellow hue on everything.

Yunxiu walked into the tent carrying a pot of monkey wine.

Sitting opposite Lin Zichen, there was a pot of wine and two coarse pottery wine glasses on the low table between them.

Yunxiu picked up the wine glass and gently shook the wine inside, watching the amber liquid swirling in the glass, just like her thoughts at the moment.

Yun Xiu raised her head slightly, looked at Lin Zichen and said, "General Lin, I can vouch for Su Qing. Su Qing is definitely not a spy. I won't hide this from you. If you're interested in investigating, you'll know that Su Qing was originally a guard in my palace. She performed meritorious service during the siege of Lingyun City, and was therefore recommended by me to join the military camp."

Yunxiu smiled and continued, "She has a clean background and there's no way she could be a spy."

Lin Zichen picked up the wine jug, added some wine to Yunxiu's cup, filled his own, and then gently put down the wine jug.

Lin Zichen tilted her head back and drank the wine in the glass. The wine brought a spicy taste to her throat, making her mind clearer.

She put down her wine glass, placed her hands on her knees, leaned forward, looked at Yunxiu seriously and said, "It's not that I don't trust Su Qing, it's just that there are too many doubts, and the defense map is so important.

If we fail, all our previous efforts will be wasted, and our soldiers’ sacrifices will be in vain.”

Yunxiu refilled Lin Zichen's glass with wine, pinched the wine glass, sighed and said, "I understand General Lin. This is a serious matter, so it's always better to be cautious.

The general is in Xiling, responsible for defending the country. Every matter in the army concerns the life and death of countless soldiers and the safety of the Yun Kingdom, so he must be cautious.

Winter is approaching, and the tribes outside the Western Ridge will invade our borders more frequently. Please be careful, General."

Lin Zichen couldn't help but wonder, judging from the prince's expression, did he know something?

Yunxiu said sincerely, "I respect the general and hope that he can find the spy as soon as possible."

Lin Zichen also raised his glass, the two smiled at each other, and then drank it all in one gulp.

After Yunxiu left, Lin Zichen was not idle in the tent. He found the other soldiers who had patrolled three days ago and asked them one by one.

One of the soldiers recalled: "Three days ago, Captain Su and I were on patrol together. Captain Su followed a figure in black, but it was dark at the time and I couldn't see who it was."

Su Qing left the tent and went to check the situation around the tent. There were some messy footprints on the ground. She squatted down to examine them carefully, and her brows gradually furrowed.

These footprints vary in size, some look like those of ordinary soldiers, while others look like those left by people who have undergone special training.

Su Qing thought to himself that his injury three nights ago was indeed strange.

She was on patrol when she heard a slight noise. Turning around, she saw a dark figure flash by. She engaged the figure, whose movements were strange and whose martial arts she had never seen before had left a gash on her shoulder. The figure was incredibly fast, and she tried to chase it but couldn't.

Su Qing shook his head and continued to follow the footprints in front of him, and found that the footprints extended to a remote corner of the military camp.

Few people usually come here. She cautiously drew the sword at her waist and slowly approached. Suddenly, she heard a slight gasp and Su Qing shouted, "Who?"

A figure jumped out from the corner. Su Qing looked closely and found that it was an unfamiliar soldier.

When the soldier saw Su Qing, his eyes were full of fear and he turned around and wanted to run away. Su Qing rushed forward and subdued the soldier.

Su Qing escorted the soldier and hurried towards the tent where Lin Zichen was. The soldier had a frightened look on his face and staggered, but did not dare to resist at all.

After entering the tent, Su Qing respectfully reported to Lin Zichen: "General, I found this person in a very hidden corner of the military camp. She was sneaking around and her behavior was very suspicious."

When Lin Zichen in the tent heard this, he couldn't help but look at Su Qing, both of them with doubt and alertness in their eyes.

Then, they both looked at the soldier.

Lin Zichen's face was stern. He took a step forward, his eyes revealing a cold and majestic look. He asked in a stern voice, "Who are you? Why are you in this remote corner of the military camp? It's a place that few people go to on weekdays."

The soldier was so frightened at the sight that his whole body trembled like a sieve, his teeth chattered uncontrollably, and he stammered, "General... General, I... I'm new here and I'm lost."

Hearing this, Lin Zichen sneered, revealing a chilling aura. She then questioned, "Lost? Then why did you run away when you saw Captain Su? Why would you flee when you saw your superior in this military camp?"

The soldier was suddenly speechless, as if someone had grabbed his throat. His face flushed red and he couldn't speak for a long time. He could only slowly lower his head, not daring to look at Lin Zichen or speak again.

Lin Zichen frowned, thought for a moment, and then said in a deep voice, "It seems this person is a serious suspect. First, lock her up and interrogate her strictly. Don't let any suspicious points go unnoticed."

When Su Qing heard the general's order, he immediately responded, then took the soldier away.