Brocade Robe Unparalleled

Chapter 73 Kiss
Jingbian Division.

Lu Feng put down the telescope in his hand and sighed softly.

The Commander's Office sent a message urging him to return to the capital as soon as possible.

They came to the Southwest hoping to make a name for themselves, but unexpectedly, due to the selfishness of Li Qianzhang, the magistrate of the Southern Garrison, such an important task was handed over to a mediocre second-generation rich kid, making them make a wasted trip.

Originally intending to find out the Nanzhao Xuanjie spy 'Junzizhu' hidden in the Jingbian Division of Sizhou, several days passed without any results.

He assigned each of the banner officers the task of escorting a batch of "Inquiry Mirrors".

Based on his understanding of the Nanzhao Secret Service, he knew that countless of their elite spies had died under the Mirror of Inquiry. If he knew about this, he would definitely take action.

The Ten-Sided Mirror of Inquiry was enough to make them abandon a Xuan-rank secret agent.

Whether it was the 'Gentleman Bamboo' that sensed something, or whether Nanzhao knew that the batch of Heart-Searching Mirrors were fake, all the escort missions of the banner officers went very smoothly without any accidents.

One hundred households are on duty.

Lu Feng looked at Wenren Yue and Wu Baihu and said, "I'm going back to the capital. That 'Gentleman Bamboo' hasn't been caught yet. I've already sent a message to Zhou Tai, asking him to transfer some banner officers and guards from the nearby Jingbian Division. As for the Sizhou Jingbian Division, apart from a few banner officers who have been interrogated, everyone else—guards, jailers, clerks, gatekeepers—must be dismissed without exception..."

It's unrealistic to use a "mirror of self-examination" to test everyone.

The Jingbian Division in the southwest is a small place, not the Grand Secretariat of the Yongzheng Emperor, and it is not worth the court investing so much money.

Since the 'gentleman's bamboo' could not be found, the entire Jingbian Division was completely overhauled.

This is the most effective method.

This is also a common practice of the Jingye Division.

Wenren Yue said nothing, and Wu Baihu nodded slightly: "This subordinate obeys."

Lu Feng added, "We must do our best to appease those who have been dismissed and prevent them from gathering in groups to cause trouble."

Wu Baihu looked troubled. He could appease a few people if he dismissed them, but if he dismissed all of the more than one hundred people in the Jingbian Division, they might unite and cause trouble, and he wouldn't be able to stop them...

Lin Xuan, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up, saying, "Commander Lu, two centurions, I have an idea that might be able to properly settle these colleagues. I wonder if it's feasible..."

Lu Feng looked at Lin Xuan: "You speak."

Lin Xuan said, "I have some connections with the Tian family of Sizhou. The Tian family wants to expand their family business beyond Sizhou and needs a lot of manpower. I can ask them if they are willing to take them in..."

Tian Qingluan had mentioned to him that the Tian family needed a large number of low-level martial artists to expand their business.

The people of Jingbian Division are extremely familiar with the area around Sizhou. Without exception, they are all martial artists, including several eighth-rank individuals, who are exactly the kind of talents the Tian family needs.

Lu Feng nodded and said, "If the Tian family is willing to take them in, that would be excellent. But how confident are you about this?"

Lin Xuan clasped his hands in a fist and said, "I will do my best."

Lu Feng was quite satisfied with Lin Xuan's expression. The influx of so many martial artists into the area could have a negative impact on local security.

If they can be properly resettled, that would be ideal.

Maintaining good relations with local chieftains should have been the responsibility of the centurions.

If his cultivation level weren't so low, he should be the one holding the position of centurion of the Jingbian Division in Sizhou.

A sudden surge of appreciation for talent welled up within him. Looking at Lin Xuan, he abruptly asked, "Would you be willing to return to the capital with me? With your abilities, it's a waste of your talent to remain in the small Jingbian Division..."

Upon hearing this, Wu Baihu's face lit up with joy.

Being chosen by Commander Lu, Lin Xuan's future is incredibly bright...

When Lin Xuan heard Lu Feng's invitation, two figures immediately came to mind.

After going to the capital, Mandala returned but couldn't find him. What should be done about the Gu worms inside his body?
What will happen to A'Luo if he leaves?
Lin Xuan quickly regained his composure, clasped his hands in a fist and bowed to Lu Feng, saying, "I am deeply grateful for Commander Lu's kindness, but I was born and raised in Sizhou, and I truly cannot bear to leave my hometown. Please forgive me, Commander Lu..."

Lu Feng didn't insist and nodded, saying, "Since that's the case, then forget it. If you change your mind someday, you can come to the capital to find me."

Lin Xuan bowed again: "Thank you, Commander Lu!"

A moment later, after Lu Feng left, Wu Baihu looked at Lin Xuan and said, "Are you confused? The capital is much better than this poor, remote Sizhou. What can I say to you..."

Lin Xuan knew he meant well and smiled, "I don't have any grand ambitions. The capital is nice, but it's too far away. All my friends are in Sizhou. Going to the capital alone wouldn't be very interesting..."

Upon hearing this, Commander Wu said with some emotion, "You, you're good in every way, except you're too sentimental..."

When Lin Xuan returned home at noon, Tian Qingluan had already arrived. Lin Xuan casually mentioned to her the matter of taking over his colleagues from the Jingbian Division.

Upon hearing this, Tian Qingluan could hardly believe her ears and asked, "Really?"

Lin Xuan nodded and said, "After the reshuffling of the Jingbian Division, the original banner officers and guards had nowhere to go. Didn't you say the Tian family was short of people? I've already asked Commander Lu, and he said the Tian family can take these people in..."

Tian Qingluan's pretty face was full of joy. She stood on tiptoe and pressed her fragrant lips firmly against his face, saying happily, "You have really helped our Tian family a lot!"

Inside the kitchen, A-Luo, who was preparing ingredients, turned around and saw this scene, and involuntarily tightened her grip on the kitchen knife.

Lin Xuan stood there, stunned, not yet fully accustomed to the Miao women's enthusiasm.

At this moment, A Luo came out carrying a kitchen knife and said, "Brother Lin, the vegetables are all chopped!"

"coming."

Lin Xuan tied on an apron, took the kitchen knife from her, and went into the kitchen.

A Luo and Tian Qingluan's gazes met in the void before quickly shifting away.

A Luo turned and walked into the kitchen, saying, "Brother Lin, let me help you!"

Tian Qingluan followed her in and said, "I'll help too."

"The kitchen is too small; there's not enough room for three people. Sister Qingluan, you should leave."

“Sister A Luo has been busy for a long time. Why don’t you go outside and rest for a while, and I’ll help you out.”

"It's okay, I'm not tired..."

"You can leave now. I'll stay here. I feel bad about eating here every day. Let me do something..."

……

Lin Xuan spent a little longer than usual cooking today.

A Luo and Tian Qingluan were being polite and courteous in the kitchen, but they didn't help at all and instead slowed him down.

Before dinner, A Luo walked up to Lin Xuan and said, "Brother Lin, don't move, there's something dirty on your face."

After saying that, she took out a handkerchief and wiped the lip print off Lin Xuan's face.

Tian Qingluan glanced at her, her fist clenching involuntarily inside her sleeve.

She picked up her chopsticks and asked Lin Xuan, "Why did the Jingbian Division suddenly dismiss so many people?"

That kiss just now wasn't entirely intentional.

The Tian family's current predicament is not a lack of money, but a lack of manpower.

However, if they could absorb so many warriors from the Jingbian Division, it would truly solve the Tian family's urgent problem.

This is no longer a secret, Lin Xuan casually said: "There is a Nanzhao spy in the Jingbian Division. Commander Lu failed to catch him, so he dismissed everyone to prevent future troubles."

Tian Qingluan smiled and said, "However many people the Jingbian Division has, my Tian family will take them all. Our Tian family doesn't have many secrets, so we're not afraid of Nanzhao spies..."

Lin Xuan himself was the Nanzhao spy, so of course he could confidently allow the Tian family to recruit people from the Jingbian Division.

A Luo coughed lightly, picked up a piece of cured meat and put it into Lin Xuan's bowl, saying, "Brother Lin practices so hard every day, eat more meat to nourish yourself..."

Tian Qingluan then put some vegetables in Lin Xuan's bowl and smiled, "Eating too much meat can be greasy, have some vegetables..."

Lin Xuan keenly sensed that something was off between them.

He thought for a moment, then wrapped the cured meat in some greens and ate it with white rice, putting it in his mouth...

After lunch, Tian Qingluan went back to the shop first.

While Lin Xuan and A Luo were clearing away the dishes, Lin Xuan couldn't help but ask, "Do you and Qingluan have some kind of conflict?"

A'Luo turned her head and said innocently, "No, why do you ask that, Brother Lin?"

Lin Xuan shook his head and said, "I was overthinking it..."

(End of this chapter)