"It's because normal spies tend to keep a low profile, so we prioritize those who are extremely discreet. On the contrary, we have no suspicion of those who come to us openly and honestly to make connections. I suppose that's their strategy." The more Li Wenyi talked, the more convinced he became that his guess was spot on.
Ma Rencai still felt something was off, but he didn't know how to refute it, and in the end he could only be persuaded by Li Wenyi.
But the message he received the next day was like a slap in the face to Li Wenyi.
"What? They checked out overnight? Everyone?" Li Wenyi was astonished. How could this be? Did they just abandon the plan after it failed? A single, easy setback defeated the legendary spy? That's too easy!
Ma Rencai nodded helplessly: "That's right, I've asked several times already. It seems they came just for the Lantern Festival, but after watching it, they felt it was nothing special and were quite disappointed. Apparently, there's some kind of drinking festival in another town in a few days, and they're rushing there to drink."
"A wine festival? Are there any counties nearby that have such a festival? I've never heard of it before." Li Wenyi even wondered if there was something wrong with his ears.
Ma Rencai nodded again: "This was all overheard by the innkeeper. He might have misheard it, but it's definitely not a spy. We already know their intentions, and we've even identified two of them. Even if they were to do something, it certainly wouldn't be in the near future."
Is that so? Li Wenyi pursed his lips. He had a feeling that this matter wouldn't end like this: "I'll go home first. Let's put this matter aside for now, and we'll discuss it again after I find out more information."
Having said that, he got up and left without waiting for Ma Rencai's reaction.
When he got home, Li Mantian and his wife had already packed their things, as if they were just waiting for him to come back and say goodbye before leaving: "Father, Mother? Why are you packed so early? Didn't you say you'd stay one more day and go back tomorrow?"
Li Mantian pointed to Ye Shuang's room behind Li Wenyi, making it clear that their decision on when to return was not up to them, but rather up to that little tyrant.
Li Wenyi turned around and knocked on the door of the small room: "Shuang'er, your brother is back. How about I take you to the market today?"
Ye Shuang opened her eyes, still slightly sleepy and dazed. She got up and opened the door. "Brother. There's nothing fun in the county town! I've already walked around the county town with you twice in the past two days. Anyway, we have to go back sooner or later. Brother is busy with official duties, isn't he? If I go back early, I can go up the mountain with them without disturbing your work. Isn't that the best of both worlds?"
Li Wenyi squatted down and looked Ye Shuang in the eye, saying, "Shuang'er, you are my family. How can I use the word 'disturb' to describe family? Besides, this is something I already promised you. How can I break my promise?"
Ye Shuang scratched her head, feeling a bit annoyed for the first time by Li Wenyi's adherence to his word: "But brother, I want to go back to the village. It's really not fun here at all."
"You think it's not fun because your brother hasn't taken you to any fun places yet. How about your brother takes you there today?" Li Wenyi patted Ye Shuang's head. "I promise you'll really like the places I take you."
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