Accidentally dressed as an empress

In the dark night, the stars are twinkling and the crescent moon is hanging above the treetops.

Su Qing and Gu Zezhi led more than twenty officers and soldiers from the City Patrol and advanced quickly in the dark, surrounding the dilapidated temple in the east of the city.

The group approached the enemy's lair quietly. When the time came, the dim lights came on and they broke directly into the ruined temple.

The long sword in Su Qing's hand was like a rainbow, and wherever the sword pointed, the black-robed men fell down one after another. Su Qing's sword stabbed the black-robed men's limbs, mainly to make them lose their ability to move.

Gu Zezhi stood guard outside the door and subdued those who tried to escape one by one.

The battle ended quickly and cleanly, and the hideout was successfully eradicated.

At the same time, soldiers were guarding the doors of several huts in the east of the city to catch anyone who tried to escape.

For a while, the sound of dogs barking could be heard among the huts.

There was a commotion as people lit candles, opened doors and windows, and peeked in to watch the excitement, wondering who the officers and soldiers were trying to arrest.

Su Qing, Gu Zezhi and others escorted more than thirty people to the Nei Shi Mansion late at night and handed them over to Li Xian.

Li Xian interrogated him overnight.

Most of the people here are farmers. They said it was a trading fair. Some of them sold their own grain seeds and vegetable seeds, some sold mulberry seedlings and fruit tree seedlings at their doorsteps, and some sold some strange and exotic living things.

What's so good about these things? Farmers save seeds every year, and their own seeds are enough.

They would also go to neighboring villages to exchange seeds to avoid dwindling harvests.

Unless it is espionage, selling the seeds to the surrounding tribes and other countries.

But Li Xian's current conclusion is just an inference and cannot be written in the case closing report.

Li Xian held Su Qing and said, "Among those people, there was also a maid from the Grand Princess's Mansion. She confessed that she had sold something before, and someone paid a large sum of money for the sheepskin treasure map she had drawn."

The maid said that she had seen Mr. Zhong holding a parchment scroll with some lines on it. She thought it must contain some treasure, so she memorized the pattern and traced it on the parchment herself.

The sheepskin map? This matter was related to Concubine Zhong. Given the importance His Highness attached to Concubine Zhong, she should report it truthfully.

Su Qing returned to the Grand Princess's residence and brought back the information. Su Qing told Yunxiu everything.

Yunxiu quickly realized that it was not a sheepskin treasure map, but actually a fragment of a crossbow map.

"Your Highness, the remnants of the spy organization have fled south and headed straight for Linjiang Town." There was a hint of urgency in Su Qing's voice.

Sure enough, it was still Linjiang Town.

Yunxiu frowned when she heard that. Linjiang Town is located on a major transportation route with developed water transportation. If a spy organization was established there, it would be like a dragon entering the sea, and it would definitely cause trouble.

"Linjiang Town... we must not let anything go wrong," Yunxiu said in a deep voice, a flicker of determination in her eyes. Yunxiu quickly stood up, tucked Su Qing's findings into her sleeve, and said to Su Qing, "This is a serious matter. I must personally go to the palace and report to His Majesty."

Yunxiu walked out of the study, and Su Qing said, "Master Gu is already waiting for Your Highness outside the mansion."

Yunxiu nodded, "I'll go into the palace with him. You take a break first."

Su Qing was flattered that His Highness cared so much about him. He half-knelt and said, "I don't need to rest. There is no time to lose. I still want to go to Linjiang Town."

Su Qing is really the king of rolls, he rolls himself up.

Yunxiu smiled and said, "When I return from the palace, I will go to Linjiang Town."

Yunxiu ran into Gu Zezhi, who was leading a horse, outside the mansion. Su Da led the carriage over, and Gu Zezhi said, "Your Highness has so many talented people under his command. I admire Su Qing very much."

"Of course, Your Highness doesn't keep mediocre people." Yun Xiu said, and replied with a strange train of thought, "But she won't turn to anyone else, so your admiration is useless."

Gu Zezhi exchanged a few pleasantries and couldn't help laughing. Yunxiu got into the carriage and Gu Zezhi also got on the horse.

The Yun Kingdom Palace has towering walls and its green tiled roof appears solemn and majestic in the sun.

Yunxiu and Gu Zezhi arrived at the palace gate, dismounted, and Gu Zezhi showed his pass token, and Yunxiu followed him in.

His Majesty was handling government affairs in the study of Yunji Palace at this time. The arrival of Yunxiu and Gu Zezhi did not cause much commotion.

They were led into the study by Cui Ti. Yunxiu and Gu Zezhi knelt down to pay their respects, and Gu Zezhi presented the results of the investigation in his hand.

Her Majesty the Queen had just recovered from a serious illness, but she insisted on reviewing government affairs. Although she looked pale, her lips were pale, and she looked a little weak, her eyes were still bright.

Doctor Zhou was also in the study of Yunji Palace, standing by. Doctor Zhou gave Yunse acupuncture on the head, and controlled Yunse's headache.

"Your Majesty, the remnants of the spy organization have fled to Linjiang Town. The town has a special geographical location. If we don't wipe them out as soon as possible, I'm afraid they will become a serious threat." Yunxiu's voice was firm and powerful.

Her Majesty the Queen took the investigation file and read it carefully, her brow furrowed.

Yunxiu continued, "The spy organization is likely using merchant ships in Linjiang Town to conduct espionage activities, selling Yun Country's rice and vegetable seeds, saplings, and some secrets to neighboring tribes and countries.

I speculate that the spy organization has been rooted in Linjiang Town for a long time and may have colluded with local wealthy businessmen."

His Majesty nodded, and couldn't help showing some relief. His eldest daughter had finally accomplished something.

"Yunxiu, Gu Zezhi, you did a great job." Although His Majesty's voice was weak, it still carried majesty.

After a long moment, Her Majesty raised her head, her gaze piercing. She looked at Yunxiu and Gu Zezhi and said slowly, "This matter is of great importance. I will immediately dispatch elite troops to assist you two. We must wipe out the remaining remnants of the spy organization after the Mid-Autumn Festival."

Yun Xiu said solemnly, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will do my best."

His Majesty nodded slightly, signaling them to leave. Yunxiu and Gu Zezhi respectfully left the study in Yunji Palace.

After leaving the palace, Yunxiu returned to her mansion.

Su Qing was surprised to see that Zhong Xiuyuan's bedroom was locked. She asked Yun Xiu, "Your Highness, where are you staying now?"

"I live in the study."

"Where did Mrs. Zhong go?"

Yunxiu's face was expressionless. "Oh, he went out. I didn't know."

To prevent Su Qing from asking further questions, Yun Xiu instructed, "Pack your belongings for the long journey, prepare the carriage, and go to the City Patrol Office to get a pass."

Su Qing accepted the order and withdrew.

Yunxiu knew that Zhong Yi was making a crossbow, but she didn't go looking for him on purpose. She could naturally go to the Ordnance Department to ask, but there was no need for that.

She locked her bedroom to avoid being reminded of him by the sight of things. Yunxiu now understood that Zhong Yi was not the type to be content with staying in the inner chambers.

He ran away from his marriage to join the army, and he became the military commander. He influenced a great war that was related to the survival of the Yun Kingdom.

He is an outlier in a world dominated by women, a man who wants to achieve great things.

She understood his choice, but she would not forgive his concealment.