Guo Linchong's body was really strong, Jiang also helped Zhong Yi to take care of him, and he woke up that night.
"Fortunately, although the wound was quite large and the insertion was a little deep, it didn't hurt the internal organs, and the person would be fine when he woke up." Zhong Yi said while giving him a pulse.
Guo Linchong's lips were white and dry, Jiang Ye immediately went to the side to pour a small cup of hot water and said, "Deputy General Guo, drink some water?"
Guo Lin was full of weakness, his lips parted but no sound came out. But it was estimated that he was also very thirsty. Seeing Jiang Ye's actions, he wanted to prop up his body with his hands so that he could sit up and drink water. Seeing this, Zhong Yi immediately went up to help him, helped him up and half-lying, leaning on the pillow, and then scolded: "How long did it take to stop the bleeding, and you want to open the wound?"
Guo Linchong stretched out his hand towards Jiang Ye, who handed over the water cup. He took the cup and drank the whole glass of water slowly, his dry throat was relieved a little, and then he said to Zhong Yi, "Excuse me..."
"It's good to know that you will cause me trouble." Zhong Yi said, looking at Jiang Ye, "I'll go get the medicine, you take care of him."
"Okay." Jiang also nodded obediently, then took the cup from Guo Linchong's hand and asked, "Would you like to drink more?"
"No." Guo Linchong shook his head. Just drinking a glass of water and saying a few words is very difficult for Guo Linchong now. He slowed down a little, but still couldn't bear his temper and rushed to the river to ask, "Has anyone been caught?"
"No, it was gone when we arrived..." Jiang also answered truthfully.
Hearing this answer, Guo Linchong clearly showed a look of regret. He lowered his eyes, his breathing was a little heavy, and he didn't speak for a long time, but the self-blame that showed in his whole body was quite obvious.
After a long time, Guo Linchong asked again, "The matter of the eldest prince..."
"It's more important for Vice-General Guo to recover from his injuries now, and the general will definitely handle it well." Jiang also replied.
"Ugh."
After saying this, Zhong Yi came in with the soup and medicine, Guo Linchong was still inconvenient to move, although he always refused, he was still persuaded by Zhong Yi to let Luo Yansheng feed him.
Jiang also watched Guo Lin drink the medicine, and the situation stabilized, so he got up and prepared to leave: "I'll report the situation to the general."
"Wait," Guo Linchong said, "how are things on the front line?"
"Don't worry, the general has gone to battle in person."
After Jiang Ye finished saying this, he turned around and left, only to hear Guo Linchong let out a reassuring sigh. The various doubts in his heart became more complicated and confusing under the catalysis of this sigh. Seeing that he had reached the gate of the tent, Jiang couldn't hold back, and suddenly asked, "Is Vice-General Guo really worried?"
"Um?"
"nothing."
The battle was completely taken over by Xue Changfeng, and he never returned to the camp with his people, and was always on the front line. Compared with Xue Ziqin, Xue Changfeng's attitude towards the war was much more serious. For him, he could only win a complete victory, otherwise it would be counted as a defeat. On the way, Xue Changfeng also sent someone to bring Xue Ziqin a message back. If there is no solution to the murder of the eldest prince before he returns, Xue Ziqin will be responsible for the consequences.
But it may be because of Xue Changfeng's understanding of Xue Ziqin, let him lead the army to fight, let him investigate the case, and understand the turbulent situation in the court, Xue Ziqin can't do it alone. So within two days, Xue Changfeng sent Zhou Xiao back, saying that it was enough for him to copy Dan Mo.
Xue Ziqin also tried one by one of those who were detained, but couldn't find any results. Needless to say, the soldiers of their own family can clear their suspicions by checking the backgrounds one by one. The important attendants brought by the eldest prince, after all, the one who seriously injured Guo Linchong and escaped was among the attendants.
Although there were not as many tortures as in the palace, the interrogation of prisoners of war for information is what they often do, so it can be considered a variety of tricks. After a lot of torture, the things that the servants could spit out had no value.
They knew the person who escaped, and he was indeed the attendant who had always followed the First Prince, and this trip was also hand-picked by the First Prince. It is no exaggeration to say that he was a confidant. Thinking of it this way, apart from the fact that this person has been bribed, there is no other possibility for a while.
The remaining five attendants were all tied up, and only after a clear solution to this matter, they were taken back to the capital together.
Cen Lixuan was still living alone in Guo Linchong's tent. Anyway, Guo Linchong was staying at Zhong Yi's place to recover from his injuries. In order to ensure Cen Lixuan's safety, Xue Ziqin arranged another 20 elite soldiers to protect Cen Lixuan in shifts day and night.
Things went on a stalemate for three days without any progress, and finally Jiang also found a turning point.
Guo Linchong's recovery was unexpectedly fast, and he was able to walk freely on the ground on the second day after his injury. Although he could not wield a sword yet, he did not need anyone else to take care of him in his daily activities. Jiang is also under Xue Ziqin's instruction, and he hangs around Guo Linchong's side when he has nothing to do, in the name of taking care of him.
On the evening of the third day, Jiang also followed Xue Ziqin's instructions and went to Zhong Yi's camp before midnight to check whether Guo Linchong had changed. Take the exit in the direction of Qian.
Seeing the situation, Jiang also trotted all the way to Xue Ziqin to report.
He also did this out of consideration—although Guo Linchong was going out, it would be easy to lose his tracks if he didn't follow him, but obviously with Guo Linchong's current physical condition, his travel speed might not be as fast as ordinary people. If Jiang also went alone, Guo Linchong really had some problems. It would be too easy to kill Jiang and silence him. It would be better to report to Xue Ziqin before making a decision.
Jiang also went to the general's tent panting heavily. Xue Ziqin hadn't slept yet, and he and Zhou Xiao seemed to be discussing something. Jiang also came in like this and happened to interrupt both of them.
"General, there is a situation."
"Say."
"Deputy General Guo has gone out, and it looks like he is going to leave the barracks in the direction of Qianyu." Jiang Yehui reported.
"Then why didn't you follow?" Xue Ziqin asked with raised eyebrows.
Jiang also paused, knowing that he can't waste too much time now, so he quickly said: "I don't know if he wants to meet others when he goes out. If I am found alone, it is too easy to kill me."
"So afraid of death?" Xue Ziqin was clearly displeased with Jiang Ye's explanation.
Zhou Xiao quickly got up and said, "It makes sense, I'll go with you."
"it is good."
After the two finished speaking, they looked at Xue Ziqin again, waiting for Xue Ziqin to speak.
The situation was urgent, and even though Xue Ziqin felt unhappy with Jiang in his heart, it wasn't the time to get angry, so he could only wave his hands and signal the two of them to hurry up.
Jiang also felt pretty good about Zhou Xiao. Zhou Xiao doesn't look like an iron-blooded general at all, except for the armor on his body, he looks more like a scholar, with a gentle smile...and scary when he's angry. The two quickly headed to the exit of the barracks one after the other, and the patrolling soldiers immediately cheered up when they saw Zhou Xiao: "Hello, Vice General Zhou!"
Zhou Xiao waved his hand with a smile on his face, and asked, "Did Vice-General Guo go out just now?"
"Yes!" replied the patrol captain, "Deputy General Guo said he was going to work on the order of the general."
"It's alright, you continue to inspect." Zhou Xiao said, "If Deputy General Guo comes back, don't ask me about it."
"Yes!"
After saying this, Jiang Ye and Zhou Xiao looked at each other, and the two of them didn't need to say it clearly, they should all want to go together.
If Guo Linchong really has a problem, then as a lieutenant general, in the Northern Army, he can do whatever he wants. Even if Xue Ziqin ordered no one to leave the barracks without permission, several lieutenants could still go out at any time on the grounds of Xue Ziqin's dispatch, as long as they did not specifically state "including the lieutenant generals".
The city gates were not open at night. Even if Xue Ziqin led the people over, it would take a lot of effort to get them to open the city gates. Therefore, Guo Linchong could only enter Qianyu from the place to the west of Qianyu, where the fortifications had not been fully repaired.
The two did not discuss, and naturally they quickly headed west of Qianyu. Jiang also admired Xue Ziqin's method of training soldiers. For example, now, the surrounding is pitch-dark, and under long-term training, Jiang can still quickly catch any movement around him. The speed of the two was astonishing, and they didn't say a word. After a stick of incense, they saw Guo Linchong's figure as they expected.
Zhou Xiao raised his hand to signal Jiang also to slow down.
Soldiers like Guo Linchong, who have been in the army for a long time and often go to battle, are very vigilant, so Zhou Xiao and Jiang can only keep a limit distance, just enough to see a little shadow and follow, if they get closer, it is possible Guo Linchong discovered it because of the sound of footsteps or the rubbing of fabrics.
Guo Linchong's injuries have not yet healed, and the speed is not fast. After about half an hour, the three people entered Qianyu City.
After entering the city, it will be a little brighter. There are officers and soldiers patrolling the streets carrying lanterns to patrol around, and there are also kilns that do not close at night.
After Guo Linchong entered the city, he went straight to the famous kiln house in the city.
Seeing that Guo Linchong entered the kiln house, Jiang couldn't help but exclaimed: "No, he still wants to visit the kiln like this?"
Zhou Xiao shook his head: "Impossible."
"Everyone is in."
"There are people from the three religions and nine classes in the kiln house. It's better to use it as a joint." Zhou Xiao's expression was solemn. Guo Linchong went out alone in the middle of the night and went to the kiln house, almost confirming his identity as a spy.
Jiang could only ask, "What should I do now?"
Zhou Xiao observed the surroundings of the kiln for a while. Although it was late at night, at the entrance of the kiln pavilion, there was still sister kiln twisting her waist to greet the guests.
"You took off your armor." Zhou Xiao said.
"What?" Jiang didn't understand.
Zhou Xiao paused, then changed his mind and asked, "Are you going to be light?"
"Won't."
"In that case, take off your armor, go to the kiln house, and tell Sister Yao that you were with the soldier just now, and let her take you there."
Jiang also still didn't understand: "Isn't this how he will know?"
"No, you just have to make sure that he is in the hall or the wing on the second floor." Zhou Xiao pointed to the roof of the kiln pavilion, "The first floor of the kiln pavilion is usually the lobby and the second floor is the wing room, you just need to confirm this matter, and then Before he sees you, just find a chance to come out."
"Understood."
"Then act, I'll wait for you here." Zhou Xiao said.
Jiang was also unequivocal, he took off his armor without saying a word, threw it on the ground, and walked towards the kiln house.