Brocade Robe Unparalleled

Chapter 81 Jiuli Appears

night.

The full moon hangs high in the sky, its clear light shining everywhere.

In the center of the square in front of Black Stone Village, a huge bonfire has been lit.

Young men and women from Heishizhai, dressed in traditional costumes, sang and danced around the bonfire, their silver ornaments jingling with each step, creating a joyful and lively atmosphere.

Lin Xuan, A Luo, and Wenren Yue sat at a large table in the corner, which was filled with all kinds of delicacies, fruits, pastries, and fine wines.

Aro stared silently at the campfire, her usual liveliness gone.

Wenren Yue sat quietly in her seat, occasionally picking up her wine glass and taking a sip of fruit wine.

It's much more interesting here than guarding the Jingbian Division by myself.

At other tables, people frequently moved around, clinking glasses and exchanging toasts.

Lin Xuan's table remained undisturbed throughout.

Lin Xuan knew Wenren Yue's personality and had instructed Tian Qingluan beforehand not to let anyone disturb her, otherwise, given her status as a centurion of the Jingbian Division, the Tian family would inevitably come to greet her and offer toasts.

A Luo was in a bad mood, and Lin Xuan also didn't want anyone to bother her.

At one moment, a figure walked over from beside the campfire.

Dressed in Miao ethnic attire, Tian Qingluan possessed a unique beauty illuminated by the bonfire.

She extended her hand to Lin Xuan and invited, "What's the point of sitting here? Come and dance with us."

Lin Xuan waved her hands repeatedly and said, "Forget it, I can't dance, I'll just watch you guys dance."

Tian Qingluan wanted to persuade Lin Xuan again, but A Luo took the initiative to stand up, took Tian Qingluan's hand, and said with a smile, "Sister Qingluan, let me dance with you."

Tian Qingluan wanted to get closer to Lin Xuan, and although she felt somewhat helpless, she could only say, "Okay..."

Lin Xuan picked up a piece of pastry and watched the Miao women dancing around the campfire.

Even at night, in poor lighting conditions, they could quickly spot A Luo and Tian Qingluan.

It would be good for Tian Qingluan to take A Luo out for some activities; the lively atmosphere might help alleviate her sadness.

"They all like you."

A voice suddenly came from beside him, but Lin Xuan couldn't hear it because the environment was too noisy.

He turned his head, puzzled, and asked, "What did you say, sir?"

Wenren Yue took a small sip of fruit wine, looked at the two figures by the campfire, and said, "I can tell that both Miss Tian and Miss A Luo like you."

Lin Xuan lowered his head and took a sip of wine, seemingly not having heard.

A rare look of curiosity appeared on Wenren Yue's usually aloof face as she asked, "Do you prefer Miss Tian or Miss A'Luo?"

Lin Xuan picked up a piece of pastry and put it in her mouth.

Sure enough, everyone has a gossipy nature.

When I first met her, she gave the impression of being an ethereal fairy who didn't seem to care about worldly affairs.

As Lin Xuan grew more familiar with her, she became more and more down-to-earth in his heart.

Lin Xuan lowered his head and said, "Your Excellency, I haven't thought about these things yet."

Seeing that he didn't want to answer, Wenren Yue didn't press him further.

However, she was still curious about which of these two stunningly beautiful women with such different personalities he would ultimately choose.

A moment later, A Luo and Tian Qingluan returned to the table.

Lin Xuan quietly observed A Luo and found that her mood was much better than before.

Her brief dance had attracted many young people from Black Stone Village, who mustered their courage and went up to invite her to dance with them.

In Miao villages, the Mid-Autumn Festival is also known as the "Moon Jumping Festival," and it is also a festival for young people to find partners.

If young men and women meet someone they admire, they can invite that person to dance. If the other person accepts, there is a high probability that they will become a couple.

A Luo politely declined all of these invitations with a smile.

Later, perhaps tired of being refused, she simply sat down next to Lin Xuan, took his arm, and whispered, "Brother Lin, excuse me, could you do me a favor..."

Lin Xuan smiled but didn't say anything.

When the young men of Black Stone Village saw that the woman was already taken, they all gave up on inviting her out.

As for the other woman at the table, although she was also very beautiful, she was as cold as ice, so they naturally wouldn't want to make a fool of themselves.

Looking at A'Luo, who was leaning entirely on Lin Xuan, Tian Qingluan felt a pang of regret. She should have told Lin Xuan in private to bring this little vixen along; it was definitely the worst decision she had ever made...

The bonfire party lasted until late at night.

The Tian family had already prepared clean and comfortable guest rooms for everyone. Lin Xuan returned to his assigned room, opened the window, gazed at the bright full moon in the sky, let out a soft sigh, and remained silent for a long time. Others were simply alone in a foreign land.

He alone exists in another world.

Mid-Autumn Festival is a day for family reunion, but he will probably never achieve a true reunion in his lifetime.

Lin Xuan turned to look at the room next door.

Not only for him, but for Aro as well, the meaning of this festival has long since changed.

Inside the room separated by a wall.

A Luo also sat by the window, gazing at the same bright moon as Lin Xuan.

Recalling some past events, a look of reminiscence appeared on her face, then her fists gradually clenched, her nails digging deeply into her flesh...

There was a knock at the door. She took a deep breath, walked to the door, and opened it with a smile on her face.

She looked up at Lin Xuan and asked with a smile, "Brother Lin, what's wrong?"

Lin Xuan looked at her and said earnestly, "Perhaps I am not yet a match for the thief you mentioned, but I hope you believe me. One day, I will avenge your parents..."

During his darkest days, Aro stayed by his side, the only ray of light shining through that dark world.

Now, it's Lin Xuan's turn to illuminate her path.

A Luo looked at Lin Xuan, her eyes welling up with tears: "Brother Lin..."

The next moment, a soft, delicate body crashed into Lin Xuan's arms.

Lin Xuan stretched out his arms and gently hugged her.

The two of them held each other quietly, speechless for a long time.

After a while.

A Luo gently pushed Lin Xuan away and said, "Brother Lin, thank you."

Lin Xuan gently tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear and said softly, "It's getting late, go and get some rest."

A Luo nodded obediently and said, "Brother Lin, you should get some rest too."

Not far away, behind a moon gate.

Tian Qingluan sighed softly. She still didn't know where she had gone wrong...

Fortunately, they finally managed to get back to their respective rooms...

now.

Inside Aro's room.

She leaned against the door, gently wiping away the tears on her face.

Despite my repeated warnings, he didn't listen to a word I said.

He didn't even ask who the thief was, and made such a promise so casually for a woman he had only known for two months and whose background he knew nothing about.

Did he know that the thief could simply blow a breath at him, and he, a lowly eighth-rank banner officer, would be reduced to dust...

She closed her eyes, and the image of his earnest and determined expression when he made that promise flashed before her eyes, leaving her feeling utterly confused.

At this moment, a certain idea in her mind began to waver for the first time.

Meanwhile, in Tian Qingluan's room.

She looked at a veiled woman sitting at a table and asked curiously, "Sister Youmeng, is there a kind of Gu worm that can make a man you like fall in love with you?"

The woman looked at her with interest and smiled, "It seems our Qingluan has someone she loves..."

She changed the subject, adding, "But which man has such high standards that he needs you to come up with this kind of method..."

Tian Qingluan held her hand and said, "Oh, I was just asking casually."

The veiled woman shook her head and said, "You've read too many stories. The so-called 'love curse' doesn't exist. Love originates from one's own heart; how could it be controlled by a mere curse worm?"

Tian Qingluan was somewhat disappointed and sighed, "So what the book says is false..."

She looked at the veiled woman again and tentatively said, "Sister Youmeng, actually, I have another request..."

After hearing her finish speaking, the veiled woman replied without hesitation, "No, you know I don't see outsiders."

Tian Qingluan grabbed her arm and shook it gently: "Sister Youmeng, please..."

The veiled woman looked at her, having never seen her like this before, and suddenly asked, "Could it be that he is the one you love?"

Tian Qingluan blushed and nodded shyly.

The veiled woman remained silent for a moment, then finally relented: "Alright, for your sake, I'll make an exception this time..."

(End of this chapter)