After I disguised myself as a man, I became everyone's white moonlight

Chapter 195 Without bait, how can fish be hooked?

Before Chu Xi could ask about Chu Er's situation, Zhou Yichen suddenly spoke.

This question made Chu Xi stunned. After thinking for a moment, he raised his hand and signaled Chu Er to answer His Highness' question first.

Chu Er answered Zhou Yichen's question respectfully, "Your Highness, those people acted suspiciously. As to whether they were sent by one of the princes, we still don't know for now. We haven't started the interrogation yet."

Hearing this, Zhou Yichen raised his hand and touched his hair, his dark eyes lost in thought.

Rong Qingzhu has a gentle personality, although he is a little too upright, but he still knows when to speak and when not to speak.

The highest-ranking military officer here is Qi Bai. After all, he and His Highness came here only to build the river dam. Whether or not someone wants to burn the grain deliberately, it should be Qi Bai who should be in charge, instead of them exceeding their authority to judge the case!

Rong Qingzhu, who was well aware of his current awkward position, stood at the back without saying a word, observing everything quietly.

Zhou Yichen was a step behind the other two. He put on his outer robe and dressed neatly before coming out.

His slow movements and unhurried pace made people who didn't know him think he was out for a trip.

Chu Xi was not surprised at all. "Send some more people to keep an eye on the food. Don't let your guard down day or night. Increase the number of patrols. Don't miss any corner. The shift change time should also be adjusted more closely."

As soon as he finished speaking, Chu Xi suddenly had an idea: it is better to guide than to block.

After all, you can only be a thief for a thousand days, and there is no reason to prevent a thief for a thousand days.

Besides, this kind of thing is difficult to prevent even if she arranges more people. It is too easy to take advantage of any opportunity.

"Come here." She raised her hand and hooked her beautiful and slender fingers, motioning Chu Er to come closer.

Chu Er immediately did as he was told. Chu Xi deliberately lowered his voice and whispered a few words into Chu Er's ear.

Zhou Yichen, who also practiced martial arts since childhood, had good hearing. Even though Chu Xi deliberately lowered his voice, he could still hear some words.

Rong Qingzhu was not so lucky, he was a "typical" weak scholar, but he had real talent, but he really didn't know martial arts.

Chu Xi lowered his voice, and even if Rong Qingzhu pricked up his ears, he could not hear any sound.

Chu Er nodded without thinking, "Yes."

After receiving the order, Chu Er left very consciously.

Chu Xi never dared to relax when it came to food and patrols, and had people keep an eye on them. Chu Er was even sent out by her to lead a team to keep an eye on those forces that might be hiding and ready to make moves.

There are many people and many different opinions, and this has been fully demonstrated now.

There are tens of thousands of civilians in the city, plus 20,000 soldiers whose identities cannot be determined one by one. Even if she has sharp eyes, it is impossible for her to see through everyone's identity at a glance.

I'm afraid that hidden among these people are not only the princes' forces and spies, but also... spies from other countries.

Once they take action, it will definitely not be a good thing for Chu Xi and the current situation.

Chu Er quickly went down to arrange the patrol.

"What's going on?" Zhou Yichen asked Chu Xi in a low voice.

Chu Xi had no time to tie her hair. There was a strong wind on the top of the mountain, and her long hair was flying wildly. If she hadn't caught it with her hands, she would have gone crazy.

In response to Zhou Yichen's question, I thought about it.

"Your Highness, the most troublesome thing about this matter is not that those people want to burn the food, nor that they may be the Seventh Prince or the Eighth Prince's men. What I am worried about is that the forces hiding in the dark and ready to make moves include not only our people from the Great Zhou, but also..."

The forces of Western Chu, Japan, and the Eastern Grassland have been ready to make a move, just waiting for an opportunity to pounce and bite their necks.

Chu Xi didn't finish her words, but Zhou Yichen already understood what she meant.

Zhou Yichen knew better than anyone why Qibai came here this time. This plan was made by the two of them from the beginning.

"Are you afraid that those people are not...Old Seven and Old Eight's people? But... spies sent by Western Chu or Japan?" Zhou Yichen entered the tent first. Qi Bai had already explained everything that needed to be explained.

Some things are not suitable to be said outside the tent. After all, this place is too crowded.

Others say that walls have ears, but this is different for them. Looking around, there are only tents everywhere, not even walls. If someone wants to eavesdrop, their conversation is almost unobstructed.

Rong Qingzhu was startled, and his clear eyes were filled with surprise and unexpectedness.

This matter obviously...has exceeded his understanding. Even though it is normal for other countries to plant spies in the Great Zhou, he just feels that it is too sudden.

"Your Highness, I'm not doubting, nor am I afraid, but I'm certain." Chu Xi curled his lips and followed him slowly into the tent.

Zhou Yichen never doubted Qi Bai's words, even though Qi Bai had made such a judgment before the interrogation, he just believed Qi Bai...

Unconditional trust.

"So, that's why you told Chu Er that?" Zhou Yichen immediately understood the reason why Chu Xi had said that before.

The corners of Chu Xi's lips curled up, and she seemed to be in a good mood, and seemed to have seen some interesting scenes and was happy in advance.

Rong Qingzhu felt that the two of them were playing a guessing game, but he... couldn't keep up. It was because he knew Qi Bai far less than the Third Prince.

Therefore, he could only ask directly the curiosity in his heart, "Qi Bai, can I ask curiously, what did you just tell Chu Er?"

Chu Xi and Zhou Yichen looked at each other. Zhou Yichen's reaction was indifferent and cold. He was not a very warm and gentle person. Qi Bai always had special rights with him, but other people did not have this special treatment.

She chuckled, "Want to know?"

"If it's inconvenient to say, forget it. I'm just asking casually." Rong Qingzhu was stunned, thought about it, and worried that his question would cause trouble to Qi Bai.

"It's not inconvenient." Chu Xi said frankly, "In fact, it's just to let Chu Er relax on the outside and tighten on the inside, and appropriately expose one or two loopholes that can be attacked by surprise. Without bait, how can fish be hooked?"

Being too defensive is not a good thing either. After all, if there is no chance to strike, those hiding in the dark...will not have the chance to be exposed.

"You're right." Rong Qingzhu nodded, understandingly.

Just based on Qi Bai's quick response ability, he felt ashamed of himself.

Although he was a few years older than Qi Bai, when it came to ability, Rong Qingzhu had always known that Qi Bai's abilities were in no way inferior to his.

"What's next?" This was the first time Rong Qingzhu had experienced such a thing, so he was inevitably confused and lost.

Chu Xi said in a relaxed tone, "Go to sleep. You and His Highness rode here at top speed, and I'm sure you didn't get much rest on the way. Have a good sleep and relax."

Both of their eyes were exactly the same red, just like rabbits with red eyes.