Brocade Robe Unparalleled

Chapter 148 Summoned from the Capital
Standing in front of the dressing table, Youmeng looked at the woman with a face as beautiful as a peach blossom in the mirror and could hardly recognize that this was her usual self.

She stretched out her finger, her fingertip unconsciously touching her lips lightly, where a warm and soft sensation seemed to linger, along with that strange, trembling feeling that made her feel weak all over.

That feeling is unsettling, yet... irresistible.

She sat at the table, trying to calm herself, but found that her mind was filled with images of the mountaintop.

She couldn't help but bury her burning cheeks in her cool arms, but a sweet smile unconsciously curved her lips.

Tuk, Tuk, Tuk!
The urgent knocking made her heart skip a beat. After sensing with her spiritual power that it was Aya, she relaxed slightly, opened the door, and asked softly, "What's wrong?"

Aya asked expectantly and curiously, "Saintess, what did you and big brother do just now?"

Youmeng blushed slightly, but pretended to be calm and said, "Let's go outside and see the scenery."

Aya asked, "Is the scenery beautiful?"

Youmeng nodded slightly: "It looks good."

Aya then asked, "Did you kiss?"

Youmeng blushed even more and didn't answer, instead saying, "Children shouldn't ask so many questions..."

After saying that, she closed the door, leaving Aya standing alone at the door in a daze.

She's just inexperienced, not stupid.

If there is no kiss, the saint will say no.

She told herself not to ask so many questions, so it must be a sign that they were close.

Everyone was keeping their secrets, which only fueled her curiosity. She quickly ran to a courtyard and said to a girl from the Xuanwu tribe, "Ayao, do you know what a kiss feels like? Why don't we try it..."

……

The summit of Longya Mountain.

After Youmeng left, Lin Xuan did not chase after her.

She has never experienced anything like this before, so she needs some time to process it.

The scenery here is indeed beautiful, and since he had nothing else to do, Lin Xuan simply started practicing the Zhenyue Gong here.

An hour later, he went down the mountain alone. Instead of going to the Tian family, he went to the Jingbian Division.

There was nothing particularly important to do today, and as Lin Xuan was about to leave, he habitually took out his telescope.

This telescope was used by the Commander's Office to communicate directly with him.

When Lin Xuan looked at the mirror, he was taken aback.

On the mirror surface, two lines of powerful characters were formed from cinnabar.

All matters in the Southwest have been concluded; I shall return to the capital immediately to report on my duties.

Lin Xuan's gaze sharpened, and he slowly sat down, his knuckles lightly tapping the table.

In fact, he was quite satisfied with his current life. He was no longer the lowly flag officer of the Jingbian Division in Sizhou who could be manipulated at will. He held great power in his hands, and the commander of the thousand households who used to look up to him now had to act according to his whims.

His identity as a spy for Nanzhao has been cleared, and he no longer needs to live in fear. He spends every day with his beloved woman, whispering sweet nothings to each other, which is exactly the life he has always dreamed of.

He had finally made up his mind, and his relationship with Youmeng had just started to progress when the imperial court summoned him to the capital.

Lin Xuan was conflicted for a moment.

He didn't want to leave the Southwest.

However, he could not ignore the summons from the Commandery, unless he decided to quit.

There are many advantages to being in the imperial court. His current position is all given to him by the court. If he gives it up, he will immediately lose all the power he currently possesses.

When Lin Xuan first came into this world, all he wanted was to escape his predicament and live a normal life with the woman he loved.

But as he walked the line between life and death several times and gradually rose to where he is today, his thoughts have unknowingly changed.

Not to mention that once you actually have power, it's very difficult to give it up.

He used to fantasize about living an ordinary life with A'Luo, but he could never live it with Qingluan.

Qingluan's dream is to become the commercial empress of the Southwest and even the Dayong Dynasty. The Tian family has neither the power nor the status to help her achieve her dream.

If Lin Xuan hadn't been one of the Sixteen Guards, the Tian family wouldn't have become imperial merchants. A mere commander of a thousand households could have caused all their investments in Bozhou to go down the drain.

He wanted to go further in martial arts, but he couldn't do without the imperial court.

I wonder if it's possible to suggest to the Commander-in-Chief that he be put in charge of matters in the southwest from now on. This way, he won't have to leave the court, he can maintain his current position and protect the Tian family, and he can also stay by Qingluan and Youmeng's side, which would be the ideal outcome.

Regardless of whether the Commandery agrees or not, this trip to the capital is unavoidable.

In the evening, at the Tian residence. When Lin Xuan returned, dinner was already prepared.

He doesn't necessarily cook every day. Lin Xuan shared his cooking skills with the Tian family's chef, and they can now replicate the taste almost perfectly.

Qingluan has been very busy these past few days, and unsurprisingly, she hasn't come home for dinner.

At the dinner table, only Lin Xuanyoumeng and Aya were present.

Youmeng sat opposite Lin Xuan, her eyelids slightly lowered, not daring to look him in the eye. Occasionally she would look up at him secretly, and when Lin Xuan looked at her, she would immediately look away, her ears turning a faint pink.

Aya kept glancing at Lin Xuan and then at Youmeng.

She tried it with Ayao today and found that kissing wasn't fun at all. Why do Sister Qingluan and Sister Saintess like it so much? Is it because Big Brother's kisses are different from others'?
After the meal, Lin Xuan did not go straight back to his room to meditate as usual, but instead strolled in the courtyard, seemingly unintentionally entering the courtyard of Youmeng.

Youmeng was standing in front of a cluster of peonies, seemingly admiring the flowers, but actually reminiscing.

Lin Xuan walked slowly closer and stopped beside her.

Sensing someone approaching, Youmeng turned her head and glanced at them. Her body trembled slightly, and she immediately turned around to go back to her room.

Lin Xuan spoke softly: "I need to leave for a while. Today, the Commandery sent a message asking me to return to the capital to report on my duties."

Youmeng abruptly stopped, turned around to look at Lin Xuan, a hint of panic and disappointment flashing in her eyes that she herself did not realize. The faint shyness that lingered in her heart was instantly dispelled by this news.

Lin Xuan walked up to her and said with a smile, "Don't worry, it won't be long. When I get back, I'll take you to see the scenery together."

Thinking about the scenery, Youmeng blushed again and looked down at her toes.

Her lowered profile, tinged with reluctance and shyness, shone with a jade-like luster. Lin Xuan couldn't help but reach out and gently brush her hair, which had been ruffled by the wind, across her cheek.

Youmeng trembled slightly, but did not flinch; her cheeks, however, began to burn uncontrollably again.

Lin Xuan reached out his other hand, cupped her face in both hands, and asked softly, "Want to try again?"

Youmeng raised her head, and although she didn't speak, she quietly closed her eyes.

The feeling of being completely detached from the world returned, and it seemed as if only the two of them remained in the world.

Youmeng's arms had somehow wrapped around Lin Xuan's waist.

She tiptoed, and as time passed, she gradually began to actively explore instead of passively accepting what she was doing. She held Lin Xuan's arm and began to tighten her grip slightly, as if trying to merge the two of them into one.

At the courtyard gate, a figure hid behind the door, peeking out only to watch the scene, and couldn't help but purse his lips...

The kiss lasted longer than during the day.

After a long while, Lin Xuan slowly stepped back, but his forehead remained intimately pressed against Youmeng's forehead, and the tip of his nose gently brushed against her nose.

Youmeng was breathing heavily, her face flushed. She quietly opened her eyes, her watery eyes stealing a glance at Lin Xuan, before immediately lowering her head again.

"oops……"

Aya was so engrossed in watching that she lost her balance and rushed straight into the yard.

Youmeng suddenly realized how bold her actions had been, and hurriedly let go of Lin Xuan, turning around and walking back to her room as if fleeing in panic.

Lin Xuan extended two fingers and gently tapped Aya's forehead, saying irritably, "Have you seen enough?"

Aya shrank back, her big eyes full of curiosity, and asked softly, "Big brother, what does a kiss feel like...?"

Looking at her innocent yet persistent appearance, Lin Xuan found it both amusing and helpless. He patted Aya's head and said, "I've told you before, when you grow up and meet someone you like, you'll naturally understand."

Aya puffed out her chest defiantly: "But I'm all grown up now!"

Lin Xuan didn't know how to explain, so he could only say, "You have to grow to be as big as Sister Qingluan and Sister Saintess."

Aya silently shrank back, realizing she was still far from being as impressive as Sister Qingluan and Sister Saintess.

Lin Xuan didn't want to get entangled with her on this issue, so he changed the subject, saying, "I'm going to the capital in a few days. While I'm gone, you must listen to Sister Qingluan and Sister Saintess, don't cause them any trouble, and don't kiss just anyone, understand?"

Aya's attention was successfully diverted, and her eyes lit up again as she asked, "Big brother, are there lots of delicious and fun things to do in the capital? Can you take me there?"

Lin Xuan shook his head and refused, "I'm going to take care of important business, not to play around. I'll take you next time if there's a chance."

"Oh……"

Although Aya was somewhat disappointed, she was still obedient and didn't continue to pester him.

Lin Xuan looked at Aya and, before leaving, decided to spend some time teaching her some things that a girl her age should know.

In case she gets snatched away by a scumbag after he leaves, out of her naivety and ignorance, how will he explain that to Aya's parents...?

He glanced at Aya and said, "Come with me, I have something to tell you..."

(End of this chapter)