My sister is Luna

The route to Chang Le Fang involves passing through a long and wide street lined with vendors from all walks of life, their calls filling the air with a lively and festive atmosphere.

"Steamed corn bread, delicious steamed corn bread, four for one coin!" The vendor kept shouting as he pushed his cart along the roadside.

"Luxury lock fitting, luxury lock fitting, understated yet sophisticated, guaranteed to protect your home. No charge if it's not good. Sir, would you like a lock fitting? Huh? Sir, what did you say? My hearing isn't very good. Speak louder. Do you want one? How many do you want?" The hunched old man, holding a beautifully designed lock, asked while picking his ear with one hand.

"Take a look, have a look, my finger technique is beautiful, I'm a fortune teller, I can predict your birth date and time, your love luck, your wealth luck, your bad luck, there's nothing I can't predict.

The young man setting up his stall was dressed in a Taoist robe, giving him a somewhat otherworldly air, and various strange and unusual ritual implements were placed next to him.

"Sir, would you like this fortune teller to predict your luck?"

"What's going on? How come I can't figure it out?!"

"Wow, you're not a monster, are you?!"

"What kind of fortune teller are you? Are you deliberately trying to cause trouble?!"

"Ahem, my friend, let's talk this out. I'm just not very skilled, sorry, sorry. Hey, look at the pretty girl, I'm off!"

"Damn it, you dare to mess with me? Stop right there!"

"If you tell me to stop, I'll just stop. Wouldn't that make me lose face? Goodbye."

"Inscriptions, inscriptions, top-quality high-grade inscriptions, don't miss out, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

The shouts and noises rose and fell in waves.

The street was crowded with people buying what they wanted. Chang'an City had been very lively these past few days, with merchants from all over the country, both foreign and domestic, gathering here to explore business opportunities.

Envoys from various countries also came to learn advanced knowledge and technology from the Tang Dynasty, and the Tang Dynasty generously taught them, displaying the grandeur of a great power.

Chang'an, the center of the world, welcomed people from all corners of the land, showcasing the prosperity of this empire. The glorious light of its golden age shone brightly, inspiring awe in the world.

Cain and Shangguan Wan'er squeezed through the crowd and moved slowly forward. He held Shangguan Wan'er tightly, leaning his tall body slightly to protect her. After all, with so many people, it would be bad if they got separated by the crowd. He listened to Shangguan Wan'er's instructions and led her through the crowd toward their destination.

Shangguan Wan'er blushed slightly, letting Kai hold her close, nestled in his arms, and looked at his face as he looked up at the front of the room.

Soon the two arrived at Chang Le Street in Chang Le Fang, where small mechanical musical instruments and derivative products of stage mechanical decorations were sold.

"Crench!"

"Hmm?" Cain felt as if he had stepped on many hard things.

"This is...!" He looked down in confusion, his expression filled with astonishment and uncertainty.

A small, jet-black mechanical servant lay on its back on the ground, then quickly got up.

The instant his sparkling eyes met Cain's gaze, he darted nimbly through the crowd like a fish in water, disappearing from sight.

Why does that little thing feel so familiar?

Cain thought of Milady, who was still in Haidu, probably holed up in her lab researching her mechanisms.

It must be a coincidence. There are mechanical artifacts in Chang'an City too. They must just be similar. Besides, it runs so fast and the colors are different. I must be seeing things. Hmm, that's right, I must be overthinking it.

Cain was filled with mixed feelings. He had left without saying goodbye and didn't know how she was doing. He didn't know how to face Milady, nor could he imagine how angry and resentful he would be when he returned to Sunset Sea and saw Milady. Thinking about this always made Cain feel guilty and embarrassed, as if he had let her down.

"What's wrong, Cain?" Shangguan Wan'er immediately noticed his unusual behavior.

"No, nothing... By the way, how much longer until we get to Chang Le Fang?" Cain's lips twitched, and he quickly changed the subject.

"We've arrived," Shangguan Wan'er said.

Before they knew it, they had arrived at the center of Chang Le Fang.

……

"Yuanfang, how's it going?"

Di Renjie stood straight at the entrance of the Dali Temple, watching the crowds coming and going, and spoke to Li Yuanfang beside him. Some passersby greeted him, and he smiled and nodded in return.

Li Yuanfang, carrying a huge throwing dart on his back, cupped his hands in a proper manner and said:

"Reporting to Lord Di, nothing was found. Cain has been behaving himself these past few days and hasn't made any big moves."

“And I feel he’s not a bad person.” As he spoke, Li Yuanfang recalled Cain’s kind smile to him not long ago.

“Yuanfang, what you see with your eyes may not be the truth. Only evidence is real. Only in this way can we protect Chang’an and maintain its laws and order,” Di Renjie said without a doubt.

"However, I did hear some unexpected news about Shangguan Zhao," Li Yuanfang said after thinking for a moment.

"Oh? Tell me about it." A hint of interest flashed in Di Renjie's eyes.

Shangguan Zhao was a celebrity in Chang'an. He was exceptionally talented, had beautiful handwriting, was elegant and handsome, and captivated many young girls. His poem at the grand poetry competition undoubtedly won first place, and he was even received by the Empress.

Li Yuanfang's large, furry ears twitched, and he continued:

"Yes, that Shangguan Zhao, I was standing far away when I overheard that she was not a man but a woman, and that the name Shangguan Zhao was also an alias, her real name was Shangguan Wan'er."

"No wonder I saw her enter the Daming Palace during the last curfew. So she's a woman. I thought His Majesty had taken a liking to her."

"Congratulations, Lord Di, you've lost one of your rivals in love." Li Yuanfang said with a knowing smile.

"Don't talk nonsense, Yuanfang, or you'll lose your salary," Di Renjie said quietly, his eyes narrowed.

"I'm sorry, Lord Di, I was wrong!" Li Yuanfang immediately submitted, after all, it concerned his salary, how could he not yield?

"Let's put Shangguan Zhao's matter aside for now. Perhaps His Majesty has already seen through it, so there's no need for us to worry about it."

“Next, you continue your investigation, but be careful. It’s best to stand far away. It’s okay if you don’t hear anything, just be careful. If you’re too careless, Cain will find you sooner or later. He doesn’t seem like a simple person to me. As long as you get caught, don’t expose us.” Di Renjie said seriously.

"The night is the prime time for spies. Don't worry, Lord Di. I'm a veteran myself. Nighttime is the best time to gather evidence."

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