latelenovela Chapter 365 The King of Qin Understands the Whole Story (Part 10)
Chapter 365 The King of Qin Understands the Whole Story (Part 10)
Chapter 365 The King of Qin Understands the Whole Story (10)
Lin Xi nodded solemnly and explained, "That's right. The princess told us that this is called disguise, which is actually a kind of makeup technique. It can use various clever methods to drastically change a person's appearance, and can even make a person look like a completely different person. Nowadays, the people responsible for inspections outside mostly focus their attention on men. That's why I chose to dress you up as a woman, so that it will basically not arouse their suspicion or questioning."
After hearing these words, Wei Ji was at a loss for words. His mouth was wide open, and after a long while, he managed to squeeze out two words through his teeth: "Amazing..." At this moment, he felt sincere admiration for Princess Jiayang's wisdom and the amazing skill that Lin Xi possessed.
Immediately afterward, Lin Xi calmly pulled a woman's garment from her bundle. Wei Ji was slightly startled at this sight, but quickly regained his composure. After all, he knew very well that he and Lin Xi were now on opposing sides, each shouldering important missions, and it was inconvenient to ask too many questions or reveal too much confidential information. So, he simply watched silently as Lin Xi began preparing to dress him.
Wei Ji put on the women's clothing Lin Xi had given him, then slowly walked to the bronze mirror. Looking at himself again, he was stunned by his reflection. The person reflected in the mirror was the perfect image of a refined young lady. Her exquisite makeup, flowing long hair, and elegant dress made her appear even more beautiful and captivating than a real woman.
Disguised as such, let alone complete strangers, even his closest parents would likely find it difficult to recognize him. Thinking this, Wei Ji took a deep breath, mustered his courage, and boldly stepped onto the street with his newfound appearance.
As he expected, apart from a few slightly lecherous men who occasionally glanced at him, the other pedestrians didn't give him any strange looks. And so, Wei Ji arrived at the city gate without incident.
As soon as he approached the city gate, he saw Fan Kuai and Lu Wan carefully checking everyone preparing to leave the city. Wei Ji calmly walked to the back of the line and quietly joined the queue. Before long, it was his turn to be checked.
The soldiers guarding the city first politely asked, "Why are you leaving the city?"
Upon hearing this, Wei Ji immediately adopted a coquettish demeanor and replied in a sweet, affected voice, "My elderly mother at home is seriously ill, and I am deeply worried about her. That is why I have come here to request permission to leave the city so that I can rush back to my hometown to visit her." After speaking, she even pretended to gently wipe away non-existent tears from the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief.
Upon hearing this, the guard carefully sized up Wei Ji, a hint of desire flickering in his eyes. However, Lu Wan, standing to the side, suddenly burst out laughing, teasingly saying, "Oh my, look at this young lady! Not only is she so beautiful, but she's also so filial. Truly a rare find!"
Just as Wei Ji thought he could leave the city so easily, a burly man with a brisk pace suddenly strode forward. This man was Fan Kuai, who solemnly and loudly shouted, "Wait!" This sudden shout was like a thunderclap in the air, startling everyone present. Wei Ji was especially startled, involuntarily clenching his fists, his palms already beaded with cold sweat.
Fan Kuai stared intently at Wei Ji, his gaze so sharp it seemed to pierce her very soul. Then, he took a step and slowly circled Wei Ji. As he circled, he occasionally twitched his nostrils, sniffing the air intently. After a moment, Fan Kuai frowned, and said in a stiff tone, "Young lady, for some reason, I can detect a faint, almost imperceptible scent of blood on you."
Upon hearing this, Wei Ji's heart sank to the bottom, and she knew something was wrong. However, despite the turmoil within her, she forced a calm expression on her face. She lowered her head slightly and said softly in a weak voice, "My lord, I'm on my period." She looked at Fan Kuai with a pitiful expression, feigning embarrassment.
Seeing this, Fan Kuai frowned even more, seemingly not entirely believing Wei Ji's explanation. Just as he was about to ask again, they suddenly heard hurried footsteps approaching. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a young man running towards them in a hurry. Upon closer inspection, they recognized him as Lin Xi. Lin Xi was panting heavily, his forehead covered in fine beads of sweat.
Lin Xi rushed to Wei Ji's side, grabbed her arm, and said reproachfully, "Sister, why did you leave me behind? I've been looking for you everywhere."
After speaking, she turned to face Fan Kuai, her face full of smiles, and explained, “Brother Fan, this is my cousin. Some time ago, she ran away from the arranged marriage because she was unhappy with it. Recently, a letter came from home saying that my aunt is seriously ill and bedridden. My cousin is very worried and only wants to get back to her hometown to see her mother as soon as possible, so she ran away without even saying goodbye to me. If I hadn’t just happened to see my uncle’s letter, I would probably still be in the dark.”
Fan Kuai's gaze first fell on Lin Xi, lingered for a moment, then turned to Wei Ji. He slowly waved his hand and said, "Oh! So this is Brother Lin Xi's cousin. Brother Lin Xi, are you also going back to your hometown this time?"
Lin Xi smiled slightly and replied, "That's right. After being away from home for so many years, I really miss my family, especially my aunt. It's been quite a few years since I last saw her. Besides, it's always worrying to see my cousin traveling home alone, so I thought I'd escort her along the way and visit my aunt."
Just then, Lu Wan strode over, patted Lin Xi on the shoulder, and said heartily, "Brother Lin Xi, just go ahead with peace of mind. When you return, if my elder brother has already woken up, we must get together again for a good drink!"
Lin Xi's smile deepened, and he sighed with a hint of regret: "Alas, I heard that Brother Liu was unconscious and I wanted to visit him, but unfortunately, a sudden change occurred at home, and I really couldn't get away. I hope I can return quickly this time, and then I will definitely have a drink and a good time with everyone. I hope Brother Fan and Brother Lu will take good care of Brother Liu."