Dress up as a sickly person to capture the villain princess!

Zhao Changlin supported his forehead with his hand, looking at the fierce chess game in front of him, with white and black pieces intertwined.

The window in the main hall was slightly open, and through it one could see a precious red maple tree, which was a gift from monks who had traveled eastward to the imperial court in the past.

The leaves are small and dance lightly, and have a light woody fragrance when planted in the courtyard.

It can be considered a tribute.

"Your Highness, it's time for dinner."

Zhe Ji brought over a bowl of porridge. The porcelain bowl emanated an enticing aroma. After being reminded by Zhe Ji, Zhao Changlin raised his head and looked at the bowl of porridge.

But there was no answer.

Her eyes were fixed on the incense burner in the distance, and she saw white smoke floating from it, presenting a peaceful scene in the hall.

"Put it here."

"I'll use it later."

As soon as she finished speaking, she heard hurried footsteps outside the hall, followed by a man in black armor and a mask coming in.

"This is a humble post, Your Highness!"

A familiar voice sounded in his ears. Zhao Changlin looked up and saw Di Ping reaching out to take off the mask covering his face and bowing very respectfully.

As expected, this moment finally arrived, neither early nor late, just the right time.

"how?"

Di Ping walked past Zhe Ji with a smile on his face.

Her action made Zhe Ji tremble. Since she entered the palace to serve His Highness, she had never seen Lord Di Ping smile once.

This was the first time he saw it, and Zhe Ji quickly lowered his head, not wanting Lord Di Ping to see the uncontrollable surprise on his face.

"Your Highness, this is the news from the front line."

"It has just been delivered to me."

"I had something to do and rushed back to the palace, so I was fortunate enough to bring this to Your Highness."

With a slight bow, Di Ping handed over the brown letter in his hand, the sealing wax on it had not been touched by anyone.

"Okay, good job."

"Stay and have a cup of tea."

After hearing His Highness' instructions, Zhe Ji immediately understood and quietly retreated, preparing to instruct his men to make a pot of good tea.

"Yes, Your Highness."

Di Ping sat down obediently. Since it was forbidden to carry weapons when meeting His Highness, she did not bring her own sword.

Still feeling a little uncomfortable.

Zhao Changlin did not avoid Di Ping, stretched out his fingertips to tear open the brown letter paper, and saw that the paper was densely covered with black words on white paper.

The scenario described above is not at all sloppy.

Di Ping was worried. She had not received any orders to go to Yonghe, so she had no idea about the situation on the front line.

"We have failed in the battle of Yonghe. It is estimated that the remaining followers of King Wen will march into Jinzhou City tomorrow morning."

Zhao Changlin spread out the letter in his hand without hiding anything from Di Ping. Di Ping was horrified and pursed his lips tightly.

The capture of Jinzhou City was not a good thing for Her Highness, at least she didn't think it was a good thing, but Di Ping found that he could not understand the smile in Her Highness's eyes.

Is this anything to be happy about?

Or maybe it was that the defeat of Marquis Zhongyong and General Sima was already within His Highness's expectations, so His Highness was not surprised at all, but was well prepared.

This makes sense. Although your highness's move is dangerous, it can make everyone in the court and the country admire and be convinced.

You must know that when people are in deep danger, they are worried and anxious all day long. At this time, the descent of divine soldiers from the sky will be more effective than anything else.

Naturally, most of the officials whose families are staying in Jinzhou City will be grateful for your support and will no longer support the Loyal and Brave Marquis.

"I originally thought that with Gu Zhao giving Lu Boshan some pointers, Lu Boshan would have some brains and would not directly fight with the head coach of the Xu family army. It seems that I overestimated him."

It is really difficult to accomplish anything great if you are so impatient.

However, this was all within her expectations and was not a major change. Instead, it was a blessing in disguise.

"Although the commander of the Xu family army is old and approaching the age of knowing his fate, he has been on the front line of the barbarians for many years, so he can be said to be still in good shape."

When His Highness said this, Di Ping also understood what was going on. She said softly, "Your Highness, could it be that the Loyal and Brave Marquis wanted to defeat the commander of the Xu family army by himself, so that the ministers would admire him?"

Hearing Di Ping's words, Zhao Changlin did not object but nodded.

"That's right, that's exactly it."

"But he overestimated his own abilities and underestimated the abilities of the head coach of Xu's team."

"That's why it's such an embarrassing situation now."

Hearing His Highness being so calm, Di Ping finally breathed a sigh of relief and started to ask.

"Then your highness, what is my mission tomorrow?"

This was what she clearly wanted to know. Di Ping knew without thinking too much that there would be a big uproar in the city tomorrow.

"Your mission tomorrow is to guard the Cining Palace."

These words made Di Ping's handsome brows frown. He didn't quite understand why he had to go to the Cining Palace.

"Your Highness, it is my duty to protect you. This is the oath I swore..."

This was the first time that Di Ping lost her composure in front of Zhao Changlin. Zhao Changlin looked at her and smiled, "Yes, it is precisely because I trust you that I want you to do this."

"Just like last time, Di Ping, I believe you."

Zhao Changlin stopped smiling and was no longer as frivolous as before, because what she said touched the person in her heart, and she didn't want Zhiyuan to get hurt.

Especially in this chess game.

It was you who opened the city gate and let those with wolfish ambitions in. You can't get the tiger cub without entering the tiger's den.

If because of your own calculations and plans, the people you cherish will suffer the consequences of all this.

That proves that she is not a qualified superior and she cannot control the overall situation.

Yes, my father is right. Everyone has something in their heart that they can't let go of.

But for ordinary people, this may just be a temporary sadness, but for the imperial family and those in power, this is a fatal flaw.

It should not happen that your thoughts and judgment are affected by a frown or a smile.

But she knew it was wrong, but she was still obsessed with it and unwilling to extricate herself. Zhao Changlin lowered his eyelids and looked at the letter brought to him by the shadow guard.

So many years have passed, and only when she was in the situation herself could she understand what the book meant by "drinking poison to quench thirst."

"She's important, Di Ping."

"If I can't even save her in this game, it means I have lost."

"But you know, I hate losing."

His Highness had never told him about this important task before. Di Ping was stunned for a moment, but he already knew what was going on.

She didn't argue or say anything.

Just keep your head down.

"Yes, I humbly accept my order."