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Shen Ru seemed uncertain as well; after all, there were simply too many people. Having even a slight impression of them was already an impressive feat of memory.
If one could remember the faces and voices of everyone they had encountered in their lifetime, that would not be a skill but rather something to be feared.
"Advisor, what do you think is amiss?" Gu Bei clearly trusted Shen Ru immensely. After Shen Ru expressed his doubts, he did not even consider the possibility that it might be Shen Ru's illusion; he simply believed him outright.
Shen Ru pondered for a moment, then suddenly reached out to touch Zhao Si's face. He explored around the back of his ear and neck for a while, then stood up in disappointment and said, "There’s no human skin mask; he’s not an imposter."
He had initially thought that the Bandits had sent someone to impersonate the real Zhao Si, but it seemed he was mistaken.
The interrogation had reached a stalemate. The previously impatient subordinate gradually lost his patience and suggested that they simply kill him and hang his body at the foot of the mountain to teach the arrogant Bandits a lesson.
"General, since this scoundrel refuses to confess, keeping him alive is pointless. It would be better to kill him and give the Brothers some satisfaction!"
This might have been the common sentiment among many Soldiers, but it was not something Gu Bei could act on impulsively. As a leader, his primary responsibility was to ensure that his Soldiers returned alive while striving for victory.
Gu Bei harbored deep resentment towards this Traitor who had informed the Bandits and caused heavy casualties for the Army. However, he could not simply execute him out of spite.
What he needed to do was uncover how the Bandits had infiltrated their ranks and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
Many understood this point clearly. Many of Gu Bei's Soldiers had followed him for years and had a profound understanding of his thoughts.
Before Gu Bei could speak, Shen Ru had already stopped the man: "The General has his own considerations; it’s not as simple as deciding whether to kill or spare him!"
The man was somewhat unconvinced but clearly trusted Gu Bei and Shen Ru enough not to raise his voice again. He merely glared at Zhao Si on the ground and muttered a few discontented words.
With that interruption quelled, however, the situation remained unresolved.
Gu Bei's brow furrowed tightly; this Traitor's lips were sealed too tightly. If he preferred death over revealing the truth, Gu Bei would continue to have a headache.
"Anyone without a human skin mask cannot impersonate another person."
As silence fell over the scene, Ye Xiaohan's voice broke through, drawing everyone's attention to her.
For Ye Xiaohan, in a modern society where cosmetic surgery had become commonplace, her tolerance for such things was evidently stronger than that of these ancient people.
That so-called human skin mask sounded filthy, and it probably wouldn't be as useful as the legends suggested. If it were, it would certainly be a masterful creation.
She felt that such a rare gem was unlikely to end up in a bandit's lair, even if this lair was more brutal than the average one.
"What does the lady mean?" Shen Ru asked, somewhat puzzled but mostly intrigued. A strange light flickered in his eyes, indicating his keen interest in Ye Xiaohan's actions.
He did not hide this fact, and Ye Xiaohan noticed it clearly. However, Shen Ru's demeanor was always measured and polite, never making anyone feel uncomfortable.
After the initial goosebumps, Ye Xiaohan had gradually gotten used to it.
"There are many ways for a person to disguise themselves as another," Ye Xiaohan said as she circled Zhao Si, crouching down to examine his face closely. "Sometimes, just a small change can alter a person's appearance dramatically."
In this era, cosmetic surgery likely wasn't as advanced. However, high-level makeup techniques could sometimes rival surgical alterations.
Ye Xiaohan squinted her eyes and, after careful inspection, indeed noticed some unusual signs.
"Prepare a basin of hot water for me; I have a way to make him speak," Ye Xiaohan concluded in her mind and said to Gu Bei.
The hot water was quickly brought over. Ye Xiaohan took out some powder and sprinkled it into the water. Then she had someone wring out a towel while it was still hot and repeatedly wiped Zhao Si's face.
Soon, the towel became stained with yellowish-green colors, leaving everyone astonished. Looking back at Zhao Si, his complexion had changed drastically from before.
Moreover, the color was quite uneven—some parts dark and others light—like someone had brushed a layer of paint over him.
In fact, what Ye Xiaohan had added to the water was nothing unusual; it was a highly purified plant extract that she usually used for cleansing her own face.
Abbreviated as "Washing Noodles Milk."
Afterward, Ye Xiaohan took out a jar and poured some oily substance from it, which was applied to Zhao Si's face.
Fifteen minutes later, when the greasy paint was wiped clean, Zhao Si had transformed into another person.
As everyone looked on, they noticed that this imposter did bear some resemblance to the real Zhao Si in appearance. However, the aura was entirely different; if the two stood side by side, it would be obvious who was who.
Yet, with the imposter's solitary appearance, coupled with deliberate disguise and mimicked behavior, as long as he maintained distance from those around him, he would hardly be detected.
After all, in an environment where injuries and deaths were commonplace, even slight abnormalities could easily be overlooked due to psychological reasons.
The fake Zhao Si's complexion turned completely pale; he hadn't expected that his seemingly flawless plan would be exposed so easily.
In many previous battles, they had employed this method. First, they would find a suitable target within the Army, then send someone similar from the Bandit Hideout to replace them.
Afterward, the imposter would lurk inside, continuously relaying information.
This was the reason why the Bandit Hideout had achieved victory after victory; otherwise, no matter how strong the bandits were, they could not possibly confront thousands of imperial troops head-on.
As for the genuine Zhao Si who had been replaced, he had naturally been killed long ago.
In light of the glaring evidence before them, even if the Traitor refused to admit it until death, it would be futile. And now that Gu Bei understood their methods of operation, he could promptly take action and discuss appropriate countermeasures to prevent a recurrence of such incidents.
The powder and oil used by Ye Xiaohan for cleaning piqued everyone's curiosity as they eagerly examined this miraculous substance that had turned the tide of events.
Faced with their admiration and astonishment, Ye Xiaohan could only smile awkwardly. He then shared his method with them, and the Military Doctor quickly took notes for future reference.
By early morning the next day, news spread throughout the entire military camp. Thanks to Ye Xiaohan's cleverness, the Traitor had nowhere to hide.
In the eyes of the Soldiers, she was the benefactor who saved the severely injured Gu Bei, and also the woman whom Gu Bei personally acknowledged. Having devoted herself to treating the wounded, Ye Xiaohan had already made a good impression on the Soldiers.
With this recent achievement, Ye Xiaohan had practically become an idol in the camp, and everyone liked her immensely.
Under Shen Ru's influence, even the Soldiers began to call her "Madam" respectfully whenever they encountered her.
At first, Ye Xiaohan felt a bit uncomfortable and tried to correct them. However, with so many people, she didn't know where to begin explaining.
Moreover, Gu Bei stood by, clearly enjoying the situation. He made no effort to stop the Soldiers from calling her that; it was as if he were encouraging them. Thus, the title stuck and only grew more popular.
Eventually, Ye Xiaohan herself began to get used to it.
Watching Ye Xiaohan bustling among the injured, Gu Bei felt a sense of satisfaction he had never experienced before. Hearing the Soldiers refer to her as "Madam" and seeing Ye Xiaohan respond naturally filled him with joy.
He thought that at this moment, his life felt complete. The most important person was by his side, and he had no other wishes.
Once they succeeded in eliminating the bandits and returned to the capital, he would quickly propose marriage. He didn't want to delay any longer; life was short, and every moment together should be cherished.
However, before getting married, he still had to face one important matter.
That was to get Ye Xiaohan's agreement to marry him.
The thought of Ye Xiaohan's quirky nature made Gu Bei feel both helpless and sweetly anxious about what challenges awaited him when he proposed.
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