Chapter 9

Li Shuang was taken aback, her brows furrowing: "How did you know?"

She unexpectedly ... . ... dreamed of that man who had been frivolous with her that day again

Thus, driving a carriage, I hurried along with the young master of the general's residence without stopping.

Li Shuang's face turned pale for a moment. She turned her head to see that the soldiers who had come to see them off were all staring straight ahead, as if they had completely ignored what Li Ting had just shouted.

The mysterious man before her, whose origins were unknown, still wore a black mask. Apart from a pair of bright red eyes and the outline of his lips, Li Shuang could not discern his true appearance. The steam rising from the hot spring floated like ethereal mist between the two, and the red marks spreading across her chest were faintly visible under the hazy moonlight, embodying the utmost allure and seduction

He gazed at her without the slightest hint of avoidance

With the clothes, Li Shuang regained her sense of security

Li Shuang was lost in thought while holding the still-sleeping Xiao Jin'an, pondering which young master in the capital could be a match for her, the Jade-faced Yama

Keli Shuang does not appreciate such temptation

It is best to have a bit of courage; otherwise, seeing her commit murder could be quite terrifying. Additionally, one should possess some capability, as when she goes into battle in the future, she can take him along to assist her with strategies and planning. If he lacks intellect, having some muscle would suffice, as he could directly join her in combat. As for her background, she does not care much about it, because even in the capital, there are not many who are a good match for her.

In Li Shuang's view, a child with such extraordinary talent, if not properly educated, would pose a threat to the world in the future. Moreover, if he were to remain in the Changfeng Camp, when he grows up and is tasked with guarding the borders, stationed at the Changfeng Camp, it would undoubtedly serve as a significant deterrent to the enemy nations beyond the frontier

He took two steps forward, seemingly wanting to get even closer to her. Li Shuang immediately scolded him: "Stop! Don't come any closer!"

... ...

It was simply the day for Li Ting to return home. Li Shuang had thought that her delicate younger brother would surely cry and fuss for a while before he would leave, but unexpectedly, this time Li Ting did not call out or make a fuss. He obediently bid farewell to Li Shuang, and in the end, he repeatedly urged her to be careful, to wait until after this harsh winter, and then come home to see him and their father. It seems that this journey to the northern frontier has indeed allowed him to grow a little.

I heard. The man briefly brushed over her question and said, "I know what it means to get married."

Only the little Jin'an kept staring at her with his eyes, and Li Shuang turned around and punched Li Ting, saying: "Get lost quickly"

Li Shuang was startled by her own thoughts; she coughed a few times, waking Jin An up.

Jin'an was indeed obedient, no longer entangled, and honestly went out the door.

The next morning, when Li Shuang woke up and looked at the little Jin'an she was holding, she felt as if she had just had a very absurd dream

Because he was still holding onto her clothes!

Although it seems that during this period ... ... this person keeps appearing in her dreams ... ... ...

It is all because of that kiss on the snowy mountain peak last time

She is still an unmarried young woman, now in the wilderness, having shed her clothes and soaking in a hot spring, when she is seen by another man who also does not dress properly in the harsh winter. Shouldn't she be angry?

He indeed stopped in his tracks, yet asked her: "Why can't you come over?"

Look, the night is so beautiful tonight

She is a woman, and although many times the soldiers under her command do not regard her as a woman, she is still a woman. She has been fighting in battles for many years, and in the military camp during summer training, it is common for men to fight bare-chested. Li Shuang has long been accustomed to seeing large groups of men fighting in front of her without shirts, but she has never fought bare-chested with anyone herself

Li Shuang rubbed her brow, realizing that if she were to return to the capital next time, she would indeed have to ask her father to arrange a marriage for her

Will you marry me

What a scoundrel! He actually came out while she was undressing and bathing!

Li Shuang furrowed her brows, her gaze sharp as a knife: "Who cares whether you know the meaning of getting married or not? Tell me, who informed you about this matter?" She crouched down, seized the man's collar, and looked directly into his eyes, just as she would when interrogating a spy sent by the enemy.

The man suddenly spoke these words with calmness, showing no signs of tension, his gaze fixed on her with an extraordinary neutrality, as if he were merely stating ... ...

Li Ting touched his nose, realizing that he had misspoken in his moment of urgency. He quickly climbed onto the carriage and, before leaving, softly reassured Li Shuang several times: "I will definitely supervise Father and make sure he finds you someone who is tall, handsome, skilled in martial arts, gentle with you, and listens to you."

In the following days, the Changfeng Camp was indeed peaceful, just as it had always been.

Jin An extended his small hand and gently touched her throat, his voice carrying the hoarseness of someone just waking up: "Does your throat hurt?"

Get lost

If he were to know that she said this, it would certainly mean that at that moment in the military camp, there was a spy, and the most likely candidate for this spy is ... ...

Li Shuang agreed with Li Ting's words, then recalled something and walked aside to speak with the old servant who had accompanied Li Ting. Their voices were low, and those nearby could not hear them. Li Ting, being mischievous, ran over to eavesdrop and then exclaimed in astonishment: "Sister, do you want to get married!"

He seemed to ponder for a moment, then lowered his head to look at his own body: "I am also without clothing, exposing my chest. If you look at me, does that make you shameless as well?" He wore a sincere expression as if genuinely seeking an answer, which only further irritated Li Shuang. Li Shuang simply decided to sit in the hot spring, intending to use the water's cover to put on her clothes.

Li Shuang tied up the horse and took off her clothes. As she stepped into the water, she suddenly felt a movement behind her, accompanied by the sound of the wind.

Thus, Li Shuang stood face to face with the man who had appeared in her dreams, her body bare and only her clothing modestly covering her in front of her

She immediately grabbed her clothes to cover her chest, turned her head to look, and was astonished to see the scoundrel who often appeared in her dreams... standing by the spring, three zhang away from her.

Why

The man tilted his head back, his bright red and enchanting gaze was remarkably clear and pure: "Do you want to get married?"

It made her seem as if she had wronged someone

She instructed the old steward to return and convey a message to her father, asking him to seek a marriage proposal for her. This was something she inadvertently revealed when Li Ting was leaving, while they were standing at the entrance of Changfeng Camp, surrounded by soldiers within the camp. Outside Changfeng Camp stretched the vast and desolate northern frontier, offering no place for concealment.

Well, if that's the case, that guy who was frivolous with her that day... seems like... he could also...

Upon thinking of this matter, Li Shuang's cheeks slightly flushed with warmth, and this shyness in such a situation only made her feel even more indignant. She sternly rebuked him: "There is a distinction between men and women! Peeking at a woman bathing and committing such an indecent act, yet you still have the audacity to be so brazen! This is truly outrageous!"

I am not dressed! You are pressing me step by step! Why not be shameless!

His shout directly exposed Li Shuang's innermost thoughts to the public

Why is it shameless

Li Shuang's clothes covered her chest, neither able to let go nor wear them properly, standing there confronting that person. She glared at him, truly unsure how to respond to his question, and could only scold him: "Shameless scoundrel!"

"It is of no consequence," Li Shuang sat up and said, "After resting for a night, I should go look for the camp. You should focus on your training and be careful not to look down on others with arrogance." Her words to Jin An reflected her lifelong intention of keeping Jin An by her side.

Li Shuang was extremely angry, yet in this situation, she found herself helpless. She could not go ashore, nor could she make the scoundrel leave of his own accord. To avoid suffering greater losses, she suppressed her emotions, maintained a calm expression, and said with restraint: "What brings you here today, sir?"

The man in black armor did not directly answer her question, slightly tilting his head as he gazed at the flush on her cheek, which was perhaps due to the hot spring water or her anger, for a moment: "Are you angry? Why?"

She walked over, only to see the man in black armor still sitting under the tree. Li Shuang crossed her arms and squinted her eyes to scrutinize him: "Who exactly are you, and what do you want to do?"

Li Shuang, caught between laughter and tears, took her clothes and swam to the other end of the hot spring. Before getting up, she turned her head to glance back, only to see that the person truly kept their word and did not turn around. It was then that Li Shuang, taking advantage of the mist, hurriedly got out of the water and found a tree to hide behind. In a swift manner, she quickly put on her clothes.

She let out a sigh, and all the soldiers hurriedly left, leaving only Qin Lan behind, who, as usual, reported matters to her, with lowered brows and eyes, seemingly devoid of any emotion

As we rode along the path to the hot springs in the small grove, we found the spring water to be crystal clear. In the midst of winter, there was no one leaving the city, making the surroundings exceptionally tranquil

However, just as Li Shuang was about to soak her clothes in water, he suddenly moved, like a flash of lightning, and in the blink of an eye, he was in front of Li Shuang, grabbing her clothes: "You cannot soak them in water," he said, "If you wear wet clothes, you will get sick"

That night, with Li Ting absent, the military camp seemed to take on a somewhat desolate air. Li Shuang felt her throat was extremely dry and recalled that there was a hot spring near the southern side of Changfeng Camp, close to Lucheng. That night, she rode her horse, took some clothes, and went to the hot spring alone without anyone following her, intending to soak in the water to relieve her recent fatigue

Li Shuang turned around and said: "Everyone disperse. Go about your business."

How could he still feel wronged?

Moreover, ... ... also slept through the night while holding on!

Startled by her sudden outburst, the man paused for a moment before releasing his grip: "If you don't like it, I won't look at it." As he spoke these words, there was a hint of concealed grievance in his tone. He retreated behind the nearest tree and quietly sat down, not even revealing a hint of his face.