Accidentally dressed as an empress

Chapter 157 Show off your strength

Lin Zichen returned to the main tent and read the military strategy for a while. Lin Ziqi lifted the curtain and came in, his face full of anticipation and excitement.

Lin Ziqi smiled and said, "Sister, I want to ask you for a favor."

Su Qing came back to her senses, looked at Lin Zichen's serious expression, and asked doubtfully, "What's the matter?"

Lin Ziqi took a deep breath, then whispered, "I also want to be your personal guard. Also, can you put Sister Su Qing and I in the same tent?"

When Lin Zichen heard this, a hint of teasing flashed in her eyes, and she asked jokingly, "Are you interested in her?"

Lin Ziqi's eyes dodged. He lowered his head slightly, avoiding Lin Zichen's gaze, and muttered softly, "No, I just think Sister Su's martial arts are very strong, and I want to learn more from her."

Lin Zichen heard the shyness in Lin Ziqi's words and couldn't help but feel funny in his heart. His unsophisticated brother could be so shy at times.

Lin Zichen smiled softly and said, "Ziqi, are you hoping to get the upper hand by being close to the water? However, Su Qing's tent is only for women, so I'm afraid it's not appropriate for you to go there."

Lin Ziqi touched his nose awkwardly, his eyes a little evasive. He whispered, "Sister, I really just want to steal her martial arts skills so that I can knock her down in the next competition."

After hearing this, Lin Zichen was stunned for a moment, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

It turned out that Zi Qi was just too competitive, and it was not what she imagined.

She shook her head slightly, secretly amused that she had misunderstood him.

She said, her brother is only fourteen years old and still a little kid, how could he possibly be smart.

Thinking of this, Lin Zichen's eyes were full of pampering and tolerance.

She reached out her hand, gently ruffled Lin Ziqi's hair, and said, "You little fellow, though young, have great ambitions. However, learning martial arts secretly is not honorable. If you really want to learn, just tell Su Qing directly. I believe she will not hide anything from you."

Lin Ziqi looked up at his sister, a hint of gratitude flashed in his eyes. He nodded to show that he understood.

"Then I still want to live in the same tent with Su Qing. This is my only wish. Please agree to me, sister." Lin Ziqi shook Lin Zichen's arm and begged for Lin Zichen's consent.

Living together will make it easier for me to understand Su Qing’s weaknesses, so I can target her weaknesses next time.

"If you really want to learn from her, I can arrange for you to live in a tent. But you have to behave well." Lin Zichen joked, but there was a hint of pampering in his eyes.

When Lin Ziqi heard this, a hint of joy flashed in his eyes, and he quickly assured her, "Don't worry, sister, I will definitely perform well."

Su Qing is in trouble because his younger brother is a troublemaker.

Lin Zichen patted Lin Ziqi's shoulder gently, his eyes full of doting smiles: "You little brat, stop playing tricks all the time, and don't make others kick you out."

There was a hint of warning in Lin Zichen's words, but more of it was pampering and helplessness towards his younger brother.

She felt a little uneasy in her heart. After all, Lin Ziqi's personality was too lively and cheerful, while Su Qing's personality was a bit cold and serious. If the two of them were in the same room, there would definitely be chaos.

Lin Ziqi finally got what he wanted, and his personal guards helped him move his luggage into the tent where Su Qing was.

He sat at the table, poured himself a cup of tea, and a smug smile spread across his face.

Su Qing lifted the curtain of the tent and walked in. When he looked, he found that there was already someone in the tent.

Lin Ziqi supported his chin with both hands and looked at Su Qing with a mischievous face: "Seeing is believing. The boss that Su Da and Su Er always talk about is you." There was a hint of provocation in his tone, and it was not just a simple greeting.

Su Qing raised his eyebrows, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he asked: "Why, are you a little disappointed?"

Lin Ziqi deliberately pretended to be arrogant and said in an exaggerated tone: "You can't even beat my sister, so you're no better." He deliberately provoked to see Su Qing's reaction.

Su Qing heard this, but just smiled faintly and said nonchalantly: "I can't beat your sister, but I beat you, right?"

Lin Ziqi's relaxed smile gradually disappeared. Su Qing had a sense of distance, and standing there, he was like a sword drawn from its sheath.

The atmosphere in the tent suddenly became tense, and Lin Ziqi felt a little uneasy.

"Young Master Lin, I, Su Qing, will not share a tent with a man, so... this tent is left to you." Su Qing put the bag back on his back and turned to leave.

"Wait, you can't leave! You can only live here!" Lin Ziqi's tone was very domineering. He hadn't even defeated her yet, so how could she leave?

"Why?" Su Qing turned around and looked at Lin Ziqi, his eyes still cold.

"You are my sister's personal guard, and I am my sister's younger brother. So, protecting me is the same as protecting my sister." Lin Ziqi tried to convince Su Qing with logic.

Su Qing's face showed a questioning look, her brows slightly furrowed, and she said in a cold voice: "Is this the task given to me by General Lin? I will go to the general to confirm it."

"No need to confirm!" Lin Ziqi said hurriedly. He didn't want to confront his sister face to face. Once confronted, he would be exposed.

Su Qing's eyes suddenly became serious, her gaze like an icy cone, and her voice became even more stern: "If you falsely convey the general's order, you will be punished with twenty sticks according to military law. I ask again, is protecting you really the task given to me by General Lin?"

Lin Ziqi was intimidated by Su Qing's aura. His confidence instantly vanished. He swallowed hard and lowered his head in shame: "Actually, I lied to you."

"The military camp is not a fun place. Don't bring your spoiled brat here." Su Qing said coldly.

The smile on Lin Ziqi's face froze. He had always been the darling of the family since he was a child. He had never been warned so bluntly. His self-esteem was challenged, and a hint of anger flashed in his eyes.

Lin Ziqi stood up and looked at Su Qing, with a provocative tone: "Su Qing, you are just a personal guard now. If you put on airs in front of me, I, Lin Ziqi, will not be easily provoked."

Su Qing remained calm, her eyes as calm as water, but beneath that calmness was a veil of unspoken annoyance. "This is a military camp, not your home. If you cannot abide by military regulations, then please leave my tent."

Lin Ziqi's anger was completely ignited by Su Qing's indifference. He sneered and said, "Leave? Why should I leave? I want to see what you have that can make me leave!"

"Okay, I'll go." Su Qing's answer was unexpectedly calm. There was no emotion in her words, as if all this had nothing to do with her.

"Stop right there!" Lin Ziqi shouted hurriedly, with a hint of urgency in his voice. He didn't expect Su Qing to choose to give in so easily, which made him feel inexplicably lost and angry.

"Young Master Lin, what exactly do you want to do?" Su Qing stopped and turned around. There was a hint of confusion in her eyes, and she wanted to find out Lin Ziqi's true intention.

"I want to defeat you." Lin Ziqi said provocatively, with a fighting spirit in his eyes. He put his hands on his hips and puffed out his chest. "Come on, let's fight. No weapons."

Su Qing sighed softly, then nodded and slowly walked towards Lin Ziqi. Lin Ziqi and Su Qing soon started fighting. The two moved quickly in the space inside the tent, and their fists and feet collided, making a dull sound.

Lin Ziqi's fist hit Su Qing's left shoulder hard.

Su Qing groaned, his body staggered involuntarily, and his face turned pale in an instant.

Lin Ziqi immediately realized that something was wrong. Although his attack was powerful, it was not enough to make Su Qing so embarrassed. He stopped and asked nervously: "Su Qing, are you okay? What happened to you?"

Su Qing clutched her left shoulder and took a few deep breaths, trying to calm the pain in her body. She gritted her teeth and said, "It's okay, it's just an old injury."

A trace of guilt flashed across Lin Ziqi's face. He didn't expect that his impulsiveness would aggravate Su Qing's injuries.

He hurried forward and wanted to support Su Qing, but was pushed away by Su Qing.

Lin Ziqi scolded, "Why are you still trying to be brave at this time?"

Lin Ziqi ignored her refusal and directly pressed Su Qing to sit on the couch.

Lin Ziqi's movements became gentler. He carefully undressed Su Qing and untied the bandages wrapped around her shoulders layer by layer. He was very careful not to touch Su Qing.

Seeing the white wound, Lin Ziqi gently scolded, "You are so stubborn." "I will go find a doctor for you."

"No need." Su Qing responded indifferently. Although her voice was cold, the weakness in her tone could not be concealed.

He ignored Su Qing's stubborn words, held her down, and let her lie on the couch, with a tone that left no room for doubt: "Su, you fool, if you are injured, you must see a doctor. If you insist on holding on like this, the wound will only get worse."

Su Qing wanted to resist, but her body was not strong enough to support her stubbornness, so she could only lie down helplessly.

Lin Ziqi stood up and said, "I'm going to find a doctor. You wait here for me and don't run around."