It's impossible, absolutely impossible.
She thought she must be possessed to think they were the same person.
Although Rong Xun was indeed capable of disguising as someone else, no matter how different the appearance, one's temperament couldn't be faked.
It seemed that she had been really exhausted these days. Otherwise, she wouldn't have come to such an unreasonable conclusion.
As expected, the guards standing at the camp gate stopped them. Their attitudes were not as amiable as that of the previous soldier. Even after recognizing Xun Rong as Guard Xun, they didn't change their stances.
"What are you doing here?"
The two of them blocked their way with their swords. When one of them saw Xun Rong, there was no change in his eyes, and his tone was extremely cold.
However, Xun Rong didn't get flustered because of this. Instead, he took out his token and showed it to them.
"Acting on orders."
Xun Rong's tone was not as amiable as before. Instead, it was even colder than theirs.
They stepped forward to take a closer look at the token in his hand, but they didn't plan to let them go easily.
"The token does belong to the King, but only one person can go out. And what about this one?"
Their gazes fell on Tang Youyou. The suspicious looks in their eyes made her extremely uncomfortable.
If she had the poison on her, she wouldn't have to waste so much time talking to them.
But she had left in such a hurry that she didn't have time to get the poison.
She really regretted not carrying it with her when she went out. Otherwise, this wouldn't have happened.
Well, it's a good lesson. She must carry it with her from now on.
Before Tang Youyou could say anything, Xun Rong beside her had already spoken.
"This is the new chef. He's been ordered by the King to go to the market to buy ingredients to improve everyone's meals. I've been ordered to supervise. Didn't the King inform you?"
Xun Rong's words made the two of them look at each other.
"We haven't received any message from the King."
Tang Youyou really admired this man. The previous lie was nothing. This was truly telling a blatant lie with open eyes.
"The King has been too worried about the upcoming military campaign these days. He must have forgotten. But we don't dare to delay the King's order. If we don't go out quickly, the fresh fish and meat in the market will be sold out. Why don't you go and ask the King quickly so that we can complete our task?"
Admiration, admiration. Tang Youyou was truly impressed. With his innocent - looking face, Xun Rong could tell lies without batting an eyelid. She had to learn from him. This was also a kind of skill.
Before the two of them could think, they heard Xun Rong say again, "Oh, at this time, the King should have just fallen asleep. He discussed the military affairs with several generals until very late tonight. If you go to disturb him now, I'm afraid..."
Tang Youyou had now turned into an audience watching a wonderful show. She was almost about to raise her hands and clap.
If there had been an Oscar in ancient times, Xun Rong would surely win the Best Actor Award this year. With such exquisite acting skills, he would be sorry to the audience if he didn't win an award.
"However, it's a good thing that you're being cautious. I think the King will understand. Please go quickly and come back quickly. We still have a long way to go."
As expected, after hearing his words, the two of them showed a look of embarrassment on their faces. In this situation, they didn't know whether they should go or not.
The King must be very tired after discussing the military affairs. If they disturbed him at this time, did they still want to live? But if they delayed their task and the King blamed them later, if they shifted all the blame onto them, they would still be doomed in the end.
Not to mention that the King would blame them, the soldiers of the whole army would also complain about them.
The two of them thought for a long time. No one knew how many mental struggles they had gone through. After a long while, one of them finally said, "Since Guard Xun has the King's token, there's nothing to be suspicious about. But you have to guarantee that you're really going to the market to buy things this time."
Xun Rong said, "Naturally. We're acting on orders. How could this be fake? If you still don't believe us, we can go to the King together for confirmation after we come back. How about that?"
The two of them looked at each other and then nodded, saying, "That's good. Go and come back quickly."
"Yeah. It will take at least two hours for us to go and come back. By then, the King should be awake. We can explain this matter clearly. If we don't leave now, we'll really be late."
"Go and come back quickly."
Saying so, the two of them withdrew their swords that were blocking their way. Seeing this, the other four soldiers also let them go one after another.
Tang Youyou followed Xun Rong. She endured the urge to laugh for a while. After they walked far enough, she finally couldn't help laughing out loud.
Seeing her bend over with laughter and gasping for breath, Xun Rong said, "What's so funny?"
Tang Youyou covered her aching stomach and wiped away the tears from laughing. It took her a long time to calm down.
"Do you even need to ask what I'm laughing at? Guard Xun, I really didn't expect you to be such a good actor. Your acting skills are really something. I, Tang Youyou, have really learned a lot today. Could you teach me some other day?"
Xun Rong glanced at her and said, "Are you mocking me? If I hadn't reacted in time, do you know what would have happened to you?"
Of course, she knew. The worst - case scenario would be to be discovered by Rong Jiangyu, and then be imprisoned and tortured. Fortunately, he was here today. Otherwise, she really wouldn't have been able to get out.
She had thought that as long as she had the token, she could enter and leave freely. She didn't expect that the token only allowed one person to enter and leave.
"Yes, yes, yes. It's all thanks to your great ability. Tell me, how do you want me to thank you?"
She, Tang Youyou, was a person who knew how to repay both kindness and hatred. She could tell the difference clearly.
This man had helped her escape from Rong Jiangyu. Undoubtedly, he had saved half of her life. He could be regarded as half of her savior. She, Tang Youyou, was never stingy when it came to such people.
"How to thank me? Just pay me my salary on time every month."
This answer really surprised her. She had thought that he would ask for thousands of taels of gold or even her hand in marriage. It seemed that her thoughts were too vulgar.
But this man's request was too ordinary. It was so ordinary that she couldn't accept it for a moment.
"Aren't you short of money? If you want silver notes or gold, I can give them to you."
She, Tang Youyou, still had some assets. She had stored all the valuable things she had brought out from the Blood Clan properly.
But Xun Rong's next words really surprised her.
"No need. If you give me too much at once, something unexpected might happen. For example, I might be robbed on the way, or I might not be able to resist squandering it all at once. Or, I might be targeted by bandits. Although I know some martial arts, I'm not invincible. I'm just an ordinary person. I just want to find a well - paid job with less work."
This series of remarks almost made Tang Youyou's eyes pop out.
This man was really extraordinary. Even his thoughts were just like those of an office worker.