Xiao Ji was ordered to arrest a spy from Southern Liang, and he was afraid the spy would blend into the crowd and escape.

No one in the brothel can leave until the person is successfully captured.

Shang Changge was also detained. He was somewhat surprised, yet not entirely surprised, to hear that they were spies from Southern Liang.

Southern Liang

Two years later, it was one of the two small countries that rebelled. The other was Jinlou, a neighboring country of Southern Liang.

Unexpectedly, spies from Southern Liang had already infiltrated the capital at this time, but...

This scene wasn't in the original book. Was it because the Wen family disappeared that things changed? It seems the plot is completely reversible.

"Tsk!"

Realizing this, Shang Changge's eyes and eyebrows lit up.

She was initially worried that the male lead would be difficult to deal with due to his protagonist aura, but now it seems that might not be the case.

"Let me go! Let me go! There are so many people from Southern Liang in your capital, why are you calling me a spy? Why are you arresting me!"

The man was quickly apprehended, but he seemed quite resentful.

Even though he was being held by two soldiers, it didn't stop him from raising his head and shouting loudly.

The man was brought before Xiao Ji.

The man visibly flinched upon seeing Xiao Ji, and stopped shouting, his voice even dropping to a whisper:

"Even if he's a great general, you can't just arrest someone without any evidence..."

"Rip—!"

Xiao Ji reached out and ripped off the man's human skin mask, immediately revealing the man's true face.

Xiao Ji's deep eyes were sharp as a cold pool, and his tall stature made him look down on everyone.

"General Wei, how have you been?"

The man had a rugged face, and upon hearing this, his pupils contracted, and his eyes showed instinctive fear and resentment as he looked at Xiao Ji.

How did you find me?

The person he placed in the mansion to replace him looked exactly like him, both in appearance and mannerisms.

Aside from his wife, no one else could recognize him. How could it be Qingyan's people!

Xiao Ji: "General Wei need not know."

Xiao Ji casually tossed aside the human skin mask, took the handkerchief handed to him by Duoming, and wiped his hands.

The man's gaze was utterly cold, as if he were looking at a dead man, and the order was given:

"take away."

Xiao Ji and his men arrived and left in a hurry; the well-trained soldiers quickly withdrew.

The singer stroked his chin, watching the direction the soldiers had left, and muttered to himself:

"Is it an illusion?"

Why did she feel that Xiao Ji paused for a moment when he came out and passed by her?

Qingyao heard it but didn't quite catch it, and instinctively asked, "Miss, what did you say?"

Shang Changge had no intention of dwelling on such a trivial matter and changed the subject: "It's nothing, let's go."

It's still early.

Shang Changge didn't rush back to the manor, but instead planned to take Qingyao for a stroll around South Street.

Since you've already disguised yourself, wouldn't it be a waste not to go out and have some fun?

"Miss, mung bean shaved ice!"

"Want some?"

"Uh-huh!"

"purchase!"

"Miss, meat skewers!" "Buy!" "Osmanthus cakes!" "Buy!"

No matter what Qingyao said, Shang Changge simply waved his hand and started buying, buying, buying.

As a result, they bought so much that both master and servant were carrying large bags and small packages.

Qingyao: "Miss, General."

Shang Changge: "Buy!"

...

...

After saying that, Shang Changge suddenly realized what was happening, and raised an eyebrow at Xiao Ji, who was taking the bags from her hands.

I don't understand why Xiao Ji has time to appear here instead of interrogating the Southern Liang spies, but he hasn't forgotten his initial intention to win them over.

Her beautiful eyes gleamed with a cunning, malicious light, and she once again displayed her social skills, smiling and trying to get close to him.

"What are you doing here, Aji?"

Xiao Ji: ...

Qingyao: !!! What did the princess call the general? Ah, Ah Ji?

The one who arrived a step too late, just in time to hear Shang Changge's startling remark, "Ah Ji!"

The child slipped and almost fell face-first into the street.

Who is this girl I've never met before? Who is she?!

They actually called them General Aji, addressing them so intimately—what kind of relationship is that, and how come he didn't know about it?!