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

Hearing Nuo Hanyan’s request.

Gong Siyu turned around and glanced at her.

There was undisguised suspicion in her eyes.

Among the noble women in the imperial city, she rarely saw a young lady from a noble family who was so courageous and high-spirited.

"Why are you looking at me like that? Don't you believe that I can do what I say?"

Nuo Hanyan was a little unconvinced. After all, her father was General Sima and had fought for Daliang all his life. How could she not even have this little courage?

Even though her shortcomings were exposed on the spot, Gong Siyu was not angry at all. She came from a humble background and was used to people doing this in the officialdom.

"Yes, young lady, although I don't know which wealthy family you come from, going to the front line and dealing with the northern barbarians... is not as simple as it is described in the script."

She leaned closer and whispered.

“There will be blood.”

What is blood?

What hasn't she seen?

Put the teacup in your hand on the table.

Nuo Hanyan raised an eyebrow and immediately retorted: "If the northern border is a dangerous place, then I am willing to go. Even if I die in battle, it will be considered worthy..."

Before she finished speaking, Zhao Changlin, who was sitting next to her, interrupted her. He knew that Nuo Hanyan was speaking in such a tactless manner and that she was angry.

"If you want to go, I can grant you permission."

"But don't say such discouraging words."

The strands of hair on Zhao Changlin's temples were blown up by the wind. If she looked like a gentleman, she looked more like a leisurely daughter studying.

"Really? Thank you, Your Majesty, for your permission!"

ecstatic.

Nuo Hanyan begged her father for a long time, but got no response. Her father and mother just kept telling her to practice military tactics well and read military books carefully.

But I never promised myself anything.

"Yes, but there is one thing. If you do it, I will issue an edict."

Hearing Zhao Changlin say this.

Nuo Hanyan's heart sank again. She knew that His Majesty would not give in so easily.

As expected, Zhao Changlin continued.

"You must obtain General Sima's consent before going to the northern border."

I heard the words 'General Sima'.

Gong Siyu, who was standing aside, felt as if a dragonfly touched the water, causing ripples in her heart.

It turned out that this beautiful girl was actually the daughter of the ferocious General Sima.

It has always been heard that General Sima is the killing god of the north. He has been rooted in the north for many years and is deeply loved by the people.

The troops under his command are also well-trained.

She would like to go for a while.

Upon hearing about her father's official position, Nuo Hanyan's face instantly turned bitter again, and she lowered her head dejectedly.

"Your Majesty, you are not deliberately making things difficult for me..."

Seeing Nuo Hanyan like this, Xia Zhiyuan couldn't help but laugh. But it was okay, at least she had come out of the shadow of the male protagonist's death.

As a grown woman, you should be busy with your career.

Why do we feel sad about the passing of time?

“It’s not a problem.”

"Your father is a veteran who has spent his entire life in the military. You are his only daughter. I made the decision casually without asking for his opinion. Isn't that disappointing to the veteran?"

Zhao Changlin smiled and said, "Since you really want to see the scenery of the North, you should also know the cruelty of the North. If General Sima agrees, then I will naturally have no objection."

Xia Zhiyuan, who was listening with great interest, nodded, his fingertips falling on the warm teacup.

I thought to myself, Your Highness is really cunning, and he kicked the ball back.

Hearing this, Gong Siyu on the side spoke up.

"If you really want to go, and you're not just a child playing house, then I'm willing to help you."

"I just don't know, are you willing?"

Gong Siyu looked back and met Nuo Hanyan's eyes.

……

Gu family residence.

Mr. Gu was dejected and drunk.

Lin Deming supported his former classmate and came to the vermilion gate. He was about to push the door open.

Then I heard Mr. Gu waving his hands in silence.

"Deming, please go back first. Don't have any contact with me for the next few days."

"The Gu family is doomed. The building is about to collapse, and the monkeys scatter when the tree falls... I have worked hard for that unfilial son and have spent all my family property... I don't want to drag you down with it!"

Although he schemed against Lin Deming and let his former classmate reveal the news to him, he still felt guilty.

What's more, Lin Deming was very sincere to him, and he now wanted to tell him a few truths.

Is this what they call a dying man's words being good?

"Shao Xiu... don't say that... there is another way..."

Lin Deming sighed, but before he could finish his words, he heard the sound of horse hooves. Then, outside the Gu family mansion, it became as bright as day.

The red flames ignited.

The shadow guards riding on horseback rushed over like a tide of beasts in the dark night.

"According to the Emperor's order, Gu Shaoxiu is involved in treason and must be arrested immediately!"

The shadow guards wearing black armor are known to everyone in the imperial city. They are the emperor's minions.

Even though he was drunk, Gu Shaoxiu still couldn't believe it when he heard that the imperial edict came in person.

He ignored Lin Deming's support and fell to his knees with a thud, blood foaming immediately from his forehead.

"Your Majesty, I plead guilty... I plead guilty!"

"May your majesty spare the Gu clan!"

"They have nothing to do with this matter... and they are still unaware of it... Your Majesty... Your Majesty..."

The sound of sorrow made the listeners feel numb inside. Lin Deming also knelt down, not daring to say anything.

At this time, it is best to say nothing.

Shao Xiu's situation is hopeless now. If he opens his mouth again, he will probably get into trouble. By then, not only will the Gu family be raided, but his Lin family will also be in trouble.

"is it?"

In the moonlight, a figure fell down.

Zhao Changlin rode out on her horse. She was still wearing the lake blue robe, but with some soft armor on her body.

"Gu Shaoxiu, when you did these things, did you ever think about the Gu family members?"

"Now, are you talking to me about repentance?"

Lin Deming was also trembling with fear at this time, but he didn't think so in his heart. Instead... he felt a little admiration.

Your Majesty was able to investigate so quickly, probably because you already have evidence in your hands that can convict the Gu family.

"Your Majesty... I had no choice but to do this. Parents love their children so much that I made a mistake for a moment."

"I hope your majesty will understand..."

"In the past, when the late queen passed away... Your Majesty, wasn't it the same?"

Gu Shaoxiu's voice was full of vicissitudes. He knew that by bringing up the late queen, he had stabbed a thorn in the heart of the current emperor.

However, he had no choice but to take a gamble, hoping that the Gu family might have a chance of survival.

Zhao Changlin's eyes turned cold instantly.

After her mother passed away, she never spoke to anyone during that period.

This bloody scar was opened again.

She just felt a dull pain in her heart.

"Okay, you keep saying that you are doing this for the Gu family - in fact, you, Gu Shaoxiu, are even more selfish."

"Now that things have come to this, it's okay for me to tell you."

"Second Master Gu died at the hands of Gu Zhao."