Princess Jinghe was completely panicked.

"Granny, did you really look carefully? Could it be... that Gu Jiangli used some kind of ointment to cover up the scars and birthmarks?"

The old woman frankly admitted, "Princess, this old servant has never heard of any ointment with such miraculous effects."

"If such a thing really existed, then people in the world who have suffered accidental disfigurement would not be unable to recover."

Princess Jinghe was stunned and said, "But... it was Gu Jiangli who said it! Whether it's a birthmark or a red mole, it's all..."

She paused for a moment, then shouted as if she had just realized what was happening, "Gu Jiangli! You did this on purpose! You deliberately lied to lure Vice General Li into your trap!"

She shouted in a panic, which made everyone realize what was happening.

Does Gu Jiangli not know whether she has a birthmark or not?

She deliberately said she had it to trick Lieutenant General Li.

In this way, the situation became clear.

The crowd looked at Lieutenant General Li with more disdain.

Gu Jiangli smiled sweetly: "Yes, I did it on purpose, so what?"

She frankly admitted her scheme, and then added:

"Didn't Vice General Li just confidently say that he remembered the location of my red mole and birthmark?"

"If everything is as Lieutenant General Li said, then since he has seen my body, he should know that I don't have any birthmarks or red moles, right?"

"Now I'm really curious, where did Lieutenant General Li get such a certainty about his memory?"

"Impossible!" Lieutenant General Li shouted. "It's because she had a wound on her shoulder. When she was tied up and brought into the camp, her shoulder was a bloody mess. Many of my soldiers on the left flank saw it!"

He tried hard to recall the scene when he first met Gu Jiangli.

She was brought in bound by a woman in her forties or fifties. Her beautiful face was the first thing that attracted him, but what really gave him a legitimate reason to keep Gu Jiangli in the military camp was her injury!

Even when he later took Gu Jiangli to see the general, he could vaguely see that her back was covered in dark red, dried bloodstains.

How could there not be?

Lieutenant Li was in a panic, shaking his head, his face completely drained of color.

He glared angrily at Gu Jiangli, whose fearless expression filled him with a mixture of fear and dread.

"Impossible! So many eyes saw it! How could it not have happened? You must have bribed the old woman!"

Several maids immediately became displeased, giving Lieutenant General Li a disdainful look, and said:

"Is General Li confused? This old servant has served in the palace for decades. The princess has been cared for by this old servant since she was a child. Why would this old servant need to accept any benefits from Miss Gu?"

"Besides, this old servant has never met Miss Gu before. Lying for Miss Gu's sake would not bring this old servant any benefit whatsoever."

The old woman indeed had no reason to help Gu Jiangli.

But Lieutenant General Li couldn't figure out the reason.

He shook his head blankly, muttering, "Impossible, this can't be..."

Then I saw Xie Shiyan again.

The other party's sinister gaze reminded him of General Xie on the battlefield.

This is Xie Shiyan's expression when his murderous intent is at its peak.

Then he thought of what Xie Shiyan had just said. If he was proven to be lying and slandering Gu Jiangli's innocence, he would not only be scorned and lose his chance to become a general, but his tongue would also be cut out and he would be imprisoned.

Fear nearly drove him to madness.

He shouted at Gu Jiangli:

"It must be there! I don't believe scars can disappear so easily! I want to see it for myself!"

After saying that, he rushed straight towards Gu Jiangli.

This sudden change elicited gasps of surprise from the crowd.

Lieutenant Li's imposing manner clearly indicated his intention to tear off Gu Jiangli's clothes on the spot.

This is outrageous!

Lieutenant Li's eyes were bloodshot.

Just as his hands were about to touch Gu Jiangli, a sharp pain suddenly shot through his chest and abdomen.

"Hmm..."

Most of the people at the scene were so frightened that they covered their mouths.

Lieutenant General Li flew several meters away like a kite with a broken string, smashing several flowerpots in the Imperial Garden.

Xie Shiyan stood coldly in front of Gu Jiangli, his broad shoulders completely shielding Gu Jiangli behind him.

The hem of his ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) was slowly floating down from the air; he had used almost all his strength in that kick.

Xie Shiyan's brows furrowed tightly, and his breathing became somewhat rapid.

The fist hidden in the sleeve trembled slightly.

He glanced behind him and saw Gu Jiangli's eyes blinking in the distance.

He didn't quite understand why he was using so much force.

Originally, I only intended to kick Li the deputy general down, but I didn't mean to seriously injure him.

But this kick might cause more than just a few broken ribs for Lieutenant General Li.

Gu Jiangli peeked out from behind him and looked at Lieutenant General Li, who was spitting blood on the ground in the distance.

She whispered in Xie Shiyan's ear:

"Wow, General, your skills are amazing!"

Xie Shiyan glanced away somewhat awkwardly.

He deliberately ignored the unusual throbbing in his heart and coldly scoffed at Lieutenant General Li:

"Vice President Li's actions are truly eye-opening. He even tried to commit indecent acts against my wife right in front of me. I think you've won a battle and are now acting arrogantly!"

"In the military camp, insubordination is punishable by death!"

Lieutenant Li, clutching his chest and panting heavily, struggled to sit up and said shakily:

"No, General... I really saw it..."

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