Women disguised as men went to the battlefield and the emperor bowed down in submission.

The two men entered the Drunken Red Pavilion, and the girls rushed forward to greet them when they saw that the two men were even more handsome than themselves.

Xiu Yi's internal energy protected her, preventing anyone from getting within 50 centimeters. Lin Ruoshui, on the other hand, was surrounded by women on both sides.

Xiu Yi was displeased, shook off the woman in her arms, and took Lin Ruoshui into her arms.

The girls immediately understood: these two men weren't brothers, they were lovers.

So no more girls approached her. Lin Ruoshui and Xiuyi sat in the audience listening to the music. Xiuyi patted Lin Ruoshui's hand rhythmically as she listened with great interest.

"Master, can you let go of me? We're just here to play along, why are you taking it so seriously? Now everyone thinks we're gay!"

"Let them think what they want, your body is not something anyone can touch."

Lin Ruoshui struggled to no avail, and then leaned against Xiuyi's chest.

Xiuyi squinted her eyes, feeling the hard-won soft body.

Lin Ruoshui glanced casually and immediately spotted the tall Ouyang Xuri at the next table.

Ouyang Xuri looked at her nestled in a man's arms, his expression filled with disgust.

"This man must also think that Xiu Yi and I are gay. He looks at me like I'm something dirty," Lin Ruoshui thought to herself.

Thinking of this, Lin Ruoshui decided to tease her.

Her eyes were alluring, and with a gentle wink at Ouyang Xuri, a myriad of charms seemed to emanate from them.

Ouyang Xuri suddenly tensed up, gave her an even more disgusted look, and turned his head away from her.

Lin Ruoshui was laughing so hard in Xiu Yi's arms. Xiu Yi looked down at her and asked, "What's wrong?"

"I just disgusted someone."

Xiu Yi's large hand naturally landed on Lin Ruoshui's face, gently stroking her delicate cheek.

Xiu Yi felt the smooth skin on her hand and couldn't help but lower her head to kiss Lin Ruoshui.

Just then, a group of men in black descended from the sky, thrusting several sharp swords toward Ouyang Xuri.

At that moment, Ouyang Xuri's tall figure appeared like a ghost, dodging an attack in a flash.

Chaos erupted within the Drunken Red Mansion. Ouyang Xu drew his long sword and slashed through the air, while Song Ning unleashed a rain of arrows with deadly precision, instantly felling a group of black-clad assassins.

The assassin, dressed in white, leaped into the air. Like an eagle, he soared more than ten feet into the air, just about to plunge his longsword into Ouyang Xuri's chest.

Lin Ruoshui drew a dagger from her waist and swung it forcefully at the back of the white-clad assassin. The white-clad assassin turned to dodge, and Ouyang Xuri narrowly escaped the fatal blow.

“Master, protect Ouyang Xuri. He cannot die in Canghesa City,” Lin Ruoshui said.

"Alright, you take Ouyang Xuri away first, leave this to me." Xiu Yi said calmly, then plopped down and didn't move.

Lin Ruoshui was stunned for a moment, guessing that her master was about to use another big move. She dared not walk too fast, or she might be scolded to death by her master.

Then, she turned around and appeared in front of Ouyang Xuri without warning, her speed was simply unpredictable.

She grabbed Ouyang Xuri's arm and said, "I'm here to save you. Come with me."

Lin Ruoshui sighed inwardly, "It must be the holy medicine that Master gave me that made me so agile. Master, you are even closer to me than my own father!"

Seeing that the number of assassins was increasing, Ouyang Xuri decided to run away with Lin Ruoshui.

After the two brushed past Xiu Yi, the hundred or so assassins behind them were easily subdued by Xiu Yi, who was sitting on a bench.

They felt an immense force binding their hands and feet, and no matter how much they struggled, it was to no avail.

The assassin in black was terrified. Anyone with such abilities could kill them instantly with the slightest flick of their finger.

After breaking free of his restraints using his internal energy, the white-clad assassin spat out a mouthful of blood and leaped onto the roof with a whoosh.

Lin Ruoshui and Ouyang Xuri did not expect that there were just as many black-clad assassins outside as inside the house.

After they rushed out, a group of men in black leaped over the walls and rooftops. Lin Ruoshui turned around and pulled Ouyang Xuri into the alley.

There is no moon in the sky tonight; it is extremely dark.

Lin Ruoshui and Ouyang Xuri quietly slipped into a house. The two stood motionless against the wall, while black-clad assassins whizzed past them.

Once the noise on the roof stopped, Lin Ruoshui entered a room in the dark. As Ouyang Xuri's tall figure entered, he accidentally bumped into the door frame.

Ouyang Xuri felt a sudden white light before his eyes, and the impact made him dizzy.

Hearing a "bang," Lin Ruoshui quickly covered Ouyang Xuri's mouth, afraid he would shout.

The two held their breath in the pitch-black room. After a while, when all was quiet, Lin Ruoshui let go of his hand.

Ouyang Xuri was momentarily stunned by the fragrance emanating from Lin Ruoshui. He thought that a man like Lin Ruoshui was exuding a feminine scent, and concluded that she must be a homosexual or effeminate.

He shifted his body, moving a little further away from Lin Ruoshui.

Lin Ruoshui recalled the way that scoundrel had looked at her at the Drunken Red Pavilion, and she smiled teasingly, saying, "Young master, are you afraid of me?"

Ouyang Xuri said, "Don't have any improper thoughts about me. Even if you save me, I will not like a man like you."

Lin Ruoshui leaned closer to him and said, "How do you know you don't like it if you don't even try?"

Ouyang Xuri said, "I am a real man. Someone like you, who is neither male nor female, is simply improper."

Lin Ruoshui said, "Young master, someone as tall and strong as you is not someone I would even look at."

Ouyang Xuri said, "If you like someone, just say so. Don't try to play hard to get with me."

Lin Ruoshui thought to herself, "This Ouyang Xuri, he has a paranoia about being loved."

She interrupted, asking, "You're not from Canghesa City, are you? What are you doing here?"

Ouyang Xuri became wary and said, "It's just a fling."

Seeing that he was very alert, Lin Ruoshui figured she wouldn't get anything out of him, so she simply ignored him.

"Tell me, why did you save me?" Ouyang Xuri asked.

"I saw that you were handsome, dashing, and charming, so I fell in love at first sight and decided to marry no one else. That's why I saved you. Do you believe me?" Lin Ruoshui said irritably.

Ouyang Xuri said solemnly, "Even so, I will not accept you. Forget about it."

Lin Ruoshui sighed and rubbed her forehead in exasperation.

The moon peeked out from behind the clouds, its gentle light shining into the room. Lin Ruoshui's bright eyes and androgynous, exquisite face appeared before Ouyang Xuri.

Ouyang Xuri's calm heart was as if a gentle rain had been sprinkled down.

The faint, lingering fragrance of her body seemed to flush Ouyang Xuri's face.

Lin Ruoshui felt safe outside. She walked to the door, looked out, turned to him, and said, "I'm leaving. Goodbye forever."

Ouyang Xuri raised his hand to ask her name, but the person had already disappeared into the moonlight.

Lin Ruoshui couldn't find out what Ouyang Xuri was doing in Cang and Sacheng, but instead he saved that narcissist, leaving her speechless.

Upon returning to the Chu King's residence, Xiu Yi was already waiting for him at the entrance.

Lin Ruoshui felt very happy that someone would be waiting for her at the door when she got home; it was a warm and blissful feeling.

Lin Ruoshui ran to Xiuyi like a little bird and asked, "Master, are you alright?"

Xiu Yi took Lin Ruoshui's hand and spun her around in front of him. Seeing that she seemed unharmed, he said calmly, "I'm fine. Are you alright?"

Lin Ruoshui said, "I'm fine. Ouyang Xuri and I hid in a house, and those men in black couldn't find us."

Xiuyi said, "Well, it's good that you're alright. Are you hungry? I'll cook you a bowl of noodles when we get back."

Lin Ruoshui said, "Okay!"

Xiu Yi was kneading dough in the kitchen when Lin Ruoshui sat on the doorstep and asked, "Who are all those men in black today? Xuan Yuan Yu shouldn't be unaware of the existence of this group."

“They are Baili Heng’s men,” Xiu Yi said.

“That makes sense now. Baili Heng must have received news that Ouyang Xuri had entered the city, so he wanted to kill him here,” Lin Ruoshui said.

Lin Ruoshui stood up to go find Baili Heng.

Xiuyi said, "No matter what it is, let's go after we finish eating."

Lin Ruoshui said, "Okay, I'll go tell Baili Heng about our plan later, so he doesn't mess things up."

"The noodles will be ready soon," Xiu Yi said calmly.

……

Maple Forest Garden of the Chu King's Mansion.

Lin Ruoshui knocked on Baili Heng's door. When Baili Heng saw that it was Lin Ruoshui, he put on half of a golden mask.

Lin Ruoshui said, "You look both handsome and mysterious wearing this mask."

Baili Heng said with a gentle smile, "Yingying, only you would say that."

Lin Ruoshui said, "I'm telling the truth. Once your face is healed, don't throw this golden mask away. Give it to me."

Baili Heng asked, "What does Yingying want this mask for?"

Lin Ruoshui said, "This is gold; it can sell for a lot of money."

Baili Heng wore an expression that was both funny and exasperated.

"Baili Heng, I want to ask you a question, but I don't mean to kick you out. I want to ask why you are still staying in the Chu Prince's Mansion. Shouldn't you be back in the army now?" Lin Ruoshui asked.

Baili Heng said, "Because there are rebels in the army, they are very well hidden. I ordered people to investigate for two months, but we only found some clues."

If I were to return to the army now, not only would I fail to stabilize morale, but it might even incite a mutiny.

Lin Ruoshui understood. She patted Baili Heng's shoulder with her small hand and said, "Investigating spies and rebels is my job. I'll help you."

Baili Heng asked with some surprise, "You can help?"

Lin Ruoshui said proudly, "Of course! Go back to the army tomorrow, and don't forget to take me with you."

Baili Heng was excited inside, but he didn't show it on his face. He said, "Okay, I'll listen to Yingying!"

Seeing that his complexion was not bad, Lin Ruoshui continued, "I came to see you today to tell you that Chishui Kingdom is going to cooperate with Longquan Kingdom."

Baili Heng's heart skipped a beat as he stared at Lin Ruoshui in disbelief.

Lin Ruoshui explained, "It's just a pretense of cooperation. Ouyang Huaide hurt us, and they still want to cooperate with my Chishui Kingdom? That's impossible."

He wants to trap me like a turtle in a jar, so I'll first lure him into the jar.

So relax~ Don't deal with the people of Longquan Kingdom by yourself, let's do it together, okay?" After saying that, Lin Ruoshui stretched out her right hand, signaling Baili Heng to give her a high five.

Baili Heng understood, so he also extended his right hand and gently patted Lin Ruoshui's palm.

Before Lin Ruoshui could withdraw her hand, he grabbed it and said, "Let's be allies for life, shall we?"

Lin Ruoshui felt the warmth from Baili Heng's palm and knew he desperately wanted a positive answer, so she said, "Okay, no problem. Let's be allies for life!"

Lin Ruoshui pulled her hand away and said to him, "It's getting late, the prince will be back soon, I'll go to the door to meet him."

Baili Heng's eyes darkened, but he remained silent.

……

The next day, Lin Ruoshui disguised herself as Baili Heng's bodyguard and returned with him to the Lanling Kingdom's military camp.

Baili Heng ordered Meng Tuo to hand over the list of all suspicious persons to Lin Ruoshui. Lin Ruoshui said, "Okay, now do as I say."

Prepare a completely quiet tent for me, light twenty oil lamps, and let those on the list enter the tent one by one.

Meng Tuo obeyed the order and did so, while Baili Heng hid behind a screen in the camp.

Lin Ruoshui took off her soldier's uniform and put on a white gauze dress. Her charming appearance stunned Captain Yu Menghai, who had just entered the tent.

Lin Ruoshui took out a necklace and started dangling it in front of Yu Menghai. She used hypnosis and soul-capturing techniques together, and before long, Yu Menghai confessed everything he knew.

Lin Ruoshui took out a piece of paper and wrote down a list of rebels.

Lin Ruoshui stayed in the army for three days. After three days, she not only purged the rebels in Baili Heng's army, but also helped him select a group of loyal generals.

Holding the blacklist and whitelist given to him by Lin Ruoshui, Baili Heng realized that the woman he loved not only possessed a beautiful appearance but also extraordinary abilities.

He was acutely aware that the more he got to know her, the deeper his love for her would become.