During my escape from famine, I survived by eavesdropping on the whispers of food.

Upon hearing this, Qin Shuangshuang stopped pressuring Xiaobing.

Upon closer reflection, what could be so urgent that they needed to go there?

Lu Jun and Qin Shuangshuang exchanged a glance, then followed the soldier.

After entering the tent, he saw Jin Danian sitting at the table, carefully flipping through the bamboo slips. He looked up and saw two people walking towards him.

Jin Danian hurriedly stepped forward with a smile to greet them, saying, "There's a reason I had you summoned here; someone wants to see you."

Qin Shuangshuang asked curiously, "Who could it be? I have no relatives or friends here. All my family members are already in this camp. Who else could it be?"

Jin Danian feigned ignorance, saying, "It's truly laughable, isn't it? I never imagined our enemy would want to see you."

So I'm going to discuss this with you properly, since it concerns your safety. If you don't want to go, we certainly won't ask you to go, much less force you."

The enemy actually wants to see me?

Qin Shuangshuang was dumbfounded. "Why do they want to see me? I have no relation to them whatsoever. Besides, they even tried to kidnap me on the mountain today."

I never imagined the people here would be so despicable, specifically targeting a young girl like me. But judging from their demeanor, it seems they don't intend to kill me, but rather to find a way to take me somewhere.

Upon hearing this, Jin Danian was instantly furious and said, "How could I not know about this? They sent the letter to ask for your help, without even saying what it was about, and they showed their sincerity. When the letter arrived, there were even two pieces of gold attached to it."

Only two pieces? She was dissatisfied.

Qin Shuangshuang retorted, "Do you think you can buy me with just two pieces of gold?"

Jin Danian quickly explained to her, "Miss Qin, don't take it to heart. I just learned that you were almost kidnapped by them. We will definitely settle this matter with them properly. Since you don't want to go, then so be it."

Qin Shuangshuang wondered why the Waler people were trying so hard to get her into their camp.

It seems that things are not as simple as I thought.

She cast a cold glance at Jin Danian and asked, "Did the letter that was sent mention anything else?"

At this moment, Jin Danian took out the letter from his pocket and handed it to Lu Jun, saying, "I don't really recognize this letter either. From these few words, all I know is that they are looking for you and say they need your help."

But now that he dares to kidnap you in those deep mountains, I feel these people are untrustworthy, so I won't go."

Lu Jun opened the letter and nodded in understanding. He then said to Qin Shuangshuang, "I've read the letter. They want you to save their lives. What do you think?"

Qin Shuangshuang said to Jin Danian, "They want me to save their lives. I reckon they've also caught a cold."

These herbs are already scarce, so my going there wouldn't be of any use, but I feel like this might be an opportunity.

Qin Shuangshuang gave a mischievous smile.

The two men in front of her looked at Qin Shuangshuang with surprise.

After some speculation, Lu Jun said, "You want to use this opportunity to get the two armies to cease hostilities and leave the vicinity of our capital as soon as possible, right?"

Qin Shuangshuang never expected that Lu Jun would actually become a close friend of hers. She said to him, "You're right, that's exactly what I was thinking. If I could prevent this tragedy from happening again, I would find it very meaningful."

After all, the local refugees were already at their breaking point, so it was best to end the war sooner rather than later.

Jin Danian thought Qin Shuangshuang's words made sense, but then he thought, "If I were to abandon you, I'm worried they might not release you. What would happen to the soldiers and my family then?"

Qin Shuangshuang shook her head, a hint of confidence creeping in, and said to him, "I don't think they'll do anything to me. Besides, they actually want me to save their lives, so they must have no other choice but to send this letter."

Who would deliver a letter to the enemy? It seems they were truly desperate, resorting to such a drastic measure.

Then I thought, since they're out of options, they've given us an opportunity. I'm actually going to think this through carefully and try to secure greater benefits for our army.

Upon hearing this, Jin Danian clapped his hands happily and exclaimed, "Good, good, good! I'm relieved to hear that. I was thinking of letting you refuse, but now that you've thought it through so carefully, I think it's a good idea!"

The local refugees simply couldn't bear the thought of the two sides fighting, and if this led to a rift, they would consider it a truly good thing.

After Jin Danian finished speaking, he ordered the men outside to come in. The soldiers in front of him knelt on one knee, waiting for his orders.

Jin Danian then said to them, “Send some of the most capable brothers in my army to accompany Miss Qin to the enemy camp.”

Remember, if anything seems amiss, immediately fire the signal flare, and I'll lead the brothers in for a charge.

At this moment, the soldier smiled sharply and said to Jin Danian, "I think it would be better if we let Miss Qin go in first, and then our army would follow. Since they have caught a cold, they are probably in the same condition as we were a few days ago. Wouldn't it be better to go in and have a good fight? That way, we can avoid them attacking us later."

Jin Danian thought about it and agreed that it made sense, but Lu Jun stepped forward and said, "No! This kind of behavior will definitely be recorded in history books, and it certainly won't be well said about us."

Furthermore, the two armies should have made their agreement clear before engaging in battle; they certainly cannot take advantage of each other's vulnerability in this way. If they did,

Therefore, if any side is slightly disadvantaged due to unfavorable circumstances, their difficulties will not be given much attention, which will only add to the despair of those who suffer needlessly.

Qin Shuangshuang knew Lu Jun's intentions better than anyone.

He didn't want to take advantage of the situation now and leave room for others and officials to defend him.

If everyone followed the example set by these officers and soldiers, then who would care about how many poor civilians the other side had, and would certainly not consider sending troops against them again?

Qin Shuangshuang agreed with Lu Jun's statement and said to Jin Danian in front of her, "Let's do as Lu Jun says. He makes sense. If we follow what this soldier says, it doesn't seem very humane."

Seeing Qin Shuangshuang's insistence, Jin Danian had no choice but to nod and say, "Then let's set off. I've already sent someone to send carriages and horses to wait for you outside the gate."

Just as Qin Shuangshuang was about to leave, Lu Jun, standing behind her, offered, "I'm worried about you going alone, so I'll come with you!"

Qin Shuangshuang's lips curled slightly. "You really are like my bodyguard and follower. You must be tired after just getting back. Get some rest. I'll go by myself."

Lu Jun shook his head and said to her, "No need. I feel much more at ease with you. You should go alone. You have too many things that others want to take from you now."

It's better for me to be the only one looking after me, under my protection. That way, if anyone else wants me dead in the future, you can save my life, and I'll have another chance to live, right?

Lu Jun's words were so pleasing to the ear that Qin Shuangshuang thought she had misheard him.

His words were so sweet and cloying; I never see him so glib.