Who put the yellow robe on me?

Jiang Sirou asked in confusion, "Sixteenth brother, is there something wrong?"

Jiang Chen's expression was solemn, his brows furrowed, as if a heavy burden weighed on his heart. He handed the letter to Jiang Sirou and said in a low and serious voice, "Take a look at this letter."

After saying that, he turned and walked to the window and pushed it open.

A cool night breeze blew in his face, carrying the faint scent of flowers and earth, as if to soothe his inner melancholy. He looked at the dark night sky in the distance. The stars twinkled faintly in the sky, but they could not dispel the haze in his heart.

Jiang Sirou took the letter and felt the coolness of the paper. She looked down and saw the familiar handwriting, which moved her heart.

"It's a letter from Brother Xiaodan." She said softly, with a hint of joy in her tone, but it was soon replaced by doubt.

He Xiaowei noticed the change in her expression and couldn't help but step forward and asked with concern: "Sister Rou, what did Brother Zhong say in the letter?"

Jiang Sirou unfolded the letter, her eyes moving quickly across the paper, her expression gradually becoming serious.

"Brother Xiaoshan told us in his letter that since we left the Western Regions, they have been attacking Kucha, and everything is going smoothly." She paused, frowning slightly, and continued, "But they caught a spy. This spy was about to deliver this letter to the minister of Daliang, but was intercepted by Brother Xiaoshan."

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense, and the candlelight flickered slightly, illuminating everyone's face.

He Xiaowei was startled, feeling a sense of foreboding. "Did Brother Zhong tell me who this letter was for?" Her voice trembled, and a hint of worry flashed in her eyes.

Jiang Sirou shook her head gently, her long hair falling over her shoulders. "Brother Xiaodan didn't mention who the letter was for, but it does state the specific date Sixteenth Brother will leave the Western Regions." She turned to look at Jiang Chen, her eyes filled with worry. "It seems there's still collusion between the Western Regions and Daliang."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen slowly turned around, his gaze deep and cold. His eyes were like winter ice and snow, chilling to the bone. "Thankfully, the Second Young Master was able to extract the code for their contact with the Daliang personnel through torture."

Zuo Yongyu's eyes flashed with joy when he heard this, and he couldn't help but clench his fists. "Great! Now we have a chance to catch the spy in the capital!"

The atmosphere in the room eased slightly, but everyone knew in their hearts that this was just the calm before the storm.

Jiang Chen stepped forward and looked at Xuanyuan Feiyan with a determined gaze. "General Xuanyuan, I'll leave this matter of catching the spy to you."

Xuanyuan Feiyan bowed slightly and said firmly, "Your Highness, please give your instructions."

Jiang Chen walked over to the table and pointed to the location of the Beijing overpass. He said, "According to the intelligence we've received, the enemy's codeword for contact is: selling sugar figurines on the overpass."

When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but look at each other in confusion. He Xiaowei frowned and asked in confusion, "Selling little sugar figurines? Isn't that very common?"

Zuo Yongyu also nodded in agreement: "Yes, there are often vendors selling small sugar figurines on the overpasses in the capital. This code is too common."

Jiang Chen smiled slightly: "The letter said that there are more specific details about their contact method."

He went on to explain: "The enemy would set up a stall on the overpass to sell little sugar figurines, but they would only contact people with letters if they came to buy them and asked for them to be made in a specific way."

Zuo Yongyu asked curiously, "A specific method? What exactly is it?"

Jiang Chen continued, "When buying a candy figurine, ask for a 'dragon and phoenix' pattern, but the person must hold the dragon in their left hand and the phoenix in their right hand. Only then will the seller know who they are."

After hearing this, He Xiaowei suddenly realized: "So that's how it is. This request is indeed a bit special. Most people won't pay attention to it."

Xuanyuan Feiyan nodded: "I understand. I will follow this method to find the other party's contact."

Jiang Sirou said worriedly, "General Xuanyuan, isn't this too dangerous?"

Xuanyuan Feiyan's eyes were firm, and she smiled slightly: "Don't worry, Princess. For the safety of Daliang, I have no choice but to do my duty."

Jiang Chen patted his shoulder, his tone full of trust and encouragement: "General Xuanyuan, you have worked hard on this trip. You must be careful."

Xuanyuan Feiyan clasped his fists and saluted: "I will definitely fulfill my mission."

……

The next morning, just as daybreak approached, the streets of the capital were already bustling with activity. Vendors pushed their carts, hawking their wares, and the air was filled with a variety of aromas, whetting one's appetite.

Xuanyuan Feiyan changed into ordinary people's clothes, put on a tattered hat, and quietly blended into the crowd.

He walked slowly towards the overpass, where people and cars were coming and going.

A breeze blew by, bringing with it the fresh air of the morning. He stood at the bridgehead, scanning the surroundings, searching for the stall selling sugar figurines.

But after searching three stalls selling sugar men and eating three of them, I still didn't find anything unusual.

Not far away, a middle-aged man with a stubbled face sat beside a small cart, holding syrup in his hand and deftly shaping small sugar figures of various shapes. Several children gathered in front of his stall, their eyes full of curiosity and desire.

"Sugar men! Freshly baked sugar men!" the man shouted loudly, his voice was deep and powerful, attracting the attention of many passers-by.

Xuanyuan Feiyan's heart moved, and she thought to herself, "Maybe it's him."

He walked over slowly, pretending to be curious, and stood in front of the stall. The man raised his head, his eyes lingered on him for a moment, and then he smiled professionally: "Sir, what kind of candy do you want?"

Xuanyuan Feiyan pretended to think, then said, "Boss, could you help me make a 'dragon and phoenix' sugar figurine?"

The man was slightly startled, a strange look flashing in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure: "Of course, but this 'Dragon and Phoenix Auspiciousness' is a bit complicated, and the price is higher."

Xuanyuan Feiyan nodded: "It doesn't matter, any amount is fine. However, I have a special request."

The man raised an eyebrow and asked, "Oh? What's the request?"

Xuanyuan Feiyan lowered her voice and said, "I will hold the dragon in my left hand and the phoenix in my right hand."

When the man heard this, a hint of vigilance flashed in his eyes.

He looked at Xuanyuan Feiyan carefully, then smiled slightly, nodded and said, "Your request is quite unusual, but no problem, I will make it for you right away."

After he finished speaking, he began to concentrate on making the sugar figures. Xuanyuan Feiyan stood quietly to the side, her eyes casually scanning the surroundings, and she found two people not far away who had been paying attention to the movements here.