Yu Jin Chang An (With Jin's Chang'An)

Chapter 17

When Li Shuang woke up, she found herself lying on the bed, with Jin'an still asleep in her arms. Li Shuang was momentarily stunned. Yesterday, she had slept so deeply that she didn't even know when she had gotten into bed?

But... Li Shuang had to admit that last night was indeed the most peaceful sleep she had had in a long time, even in a very long time. Her whole body felt warm, with not a trace of the northern cold creeping in.

Jin'an moved slightly in her arms, and Li Shuang lowered her head to look at him. She saw the corner of Jin'an's small mouth curve slightly, as if he were dreaming of eating the sweetest candy.

It was rare to see this child reveal such a cute and childish side. Li Shuang smirked, pinched his nose, and then casually felt his forehead.

His recovery was quite rapid. The heat on his forehead had already subsided. Whether it was the effect of the military doctor's medicine or Jin'an's own body fighting it off, there shouldn't be any major issues.

Li Shuang lifted the blanket, got off the bed, glanced back at Jin'an still sleeping, and didn't disturb him. After washing up, she left the tent.

Today, the gates of Lu City were wide open, and the people who had temporarily fled the city due to the chaos of war were gradually returning. Li Shuang arranged for many people to inspect the incoming citizens at the city gates to prevent spies from other northern countries and tribes from sneaking into Lu City.

When Li Shuang arrived, the city gate was heavily guarded, with soldiers inspecting each person before allowing them to pass. There was already a long line outside the gate. When Qin Lan saw her, he came forward and saluted, "General, why have you come?"

"Just to take a look. Is everything normal?" Li Shuang replied.

"We caught two spies." Qin Lan gestured to the side, and Li Shuang followed his gaze. In two wooden cages, there were two individuals, one disguised as a citizen of Lu City, but their facial features were not much different from those of the people from outside the border. He sat with his head bowed in the cage, looking somewhat dejected and anxious. He was likely a spy sent by another tribe.

As for the other one...

It was a bit strange.

Li Shuang scrutinized him closely. She saw that he was dressed in silk garments. Having grown up in the general's mansion, she had touched swords, short guns, and sticks, and could recognize silk and satin. Judging from the fabric he wore, it wouldn't come cheap without a hundred or so gold coins. He had a white jade hairpin on his head, the jade was warm and translucent, as fine and white as fat, likely made of top-quality sheep-fat jade. Just from his attire, the country that sent this spy seemed... a bit too ostentatious, didn't it?

Moreover, this person's face resembled beautiful jade, with delicate features and a gentle demeanor. At this moment, he was sitting cross-legged in the cage, actually meditating like those Daoist priests or monks from the Central Plains.

Li Shuang raised an eyebrow in surprise and turned to Qin Lan. "A spy?"

"Not sure," Qin Lan replied. "We asked about his origins, but he remained silent. When questioned about his purpose in Lu City, he didn't respond either. Lu City is not ordinary these days. His behavior is suspicious, so we detained him first for further interrogation."

"He looks like someone from the south with his delicate appearance," Li Shuang commented as she walked over and stood in front of the cage.

The man meditating seemed to sense someone in front of him. His long eyelashes quivered, and he lifted his eyelids, his soft spring-water eyes staring at Li Shuang's face. He looked at her for a moment, then smiled slightly, "Miss, you have a strong presence."