Brocade Robe Unparalleled

Chapter 94 Choice
Wenren Yue looked at Lin Xuan, quietly waiting for his answer.

She had gotten used to Lin Xuan taking care of everything for her, and the thought of going to Bozhou alone made her feel somewhat lost.

He rejected Wu Baihu just a few days ago. What should she do if he rejects her in the same way?
Thinking of this, she unconsciously gripped her sleeve, feeling a little nervous.

She didn't want to force him, but she really needed him.

Neither of them spoke, and a long silence fell over the duty room.

Lin Xuan broke the silence first. He looked at Wenren Yue and said, "My lord, could you give me some time to think about it?"

Wenren Yue nodded gently and said, "I'll be setting off in three days. You can think it over carefully. Don't worry about any danger in Bozhou. We're just gathering intelligence; there won't be any dangerous missions. Even if there are, I'll protect you..."

Lin Xuan clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Then this subordinate will take his leave."

After returning to his duty room, Lin Xuan fell into deep thought.

If Wenren Baihu were to return to the capital, Lin Xuan would definitely not go with her.

However, if we go to Bozhou...

Two months later, Youmeng sent him to a meeting place near Bozhou, which was more convenient for Lin Xuan.

Bozhou is not far from Sizhou. Even if Mandala returns, she won't be unable to find him.

Besides, Wu Baihu has left, and now she is leaving as well.

This was the worst news imaginable for Lin Xuan.

Lin Xuan didn't know what the new centurion would be like, but he was certain that they would never treat him like the centurions Wu and Wenren had.

According to the usual practices in officialdom, he was very likely to be used as a figurehead to establish their authority during the process of seizing power.

However, the situation in Bozhou is far less stable than that in Sizhou.

Going or not going, there are pros and cons.

After a moment's consideration, Lin Xuan made his decision.

For him, the most important thing right now is his trip to the Jiuli tribe in just over two months.

Bozhou is closer to the rendezvous point, which will make it easier for him to carry out his plans.

He left with Wenren Yue, clinging to her leg, unafraid of being harassed by his new boss.

From any perspective, going with her seems to be the best choice.

"Have you thought about it?"

Lin Xuan had just made his decision when he heard Wenren Yue's voice.

He looked up and saw her standing at the door of the duty room, staring intently at him.

She just said she had three days to consider, and less than fifteen minutes later she's already rushing me...

Lin Xuan stood up and said, "I've thought it over. I'll go with you, sir."

Wenren Yue finally breathed a sigh of relief. A faint smile appeared on her cool face as she nodded and said, "Then pack your things these next two days. We'll set off together in three days."

After saying that, she turned and left, her steps unusually light.

Strangely enough, when her cousin came to Sizhou with her, she felt somewhat uneasy.

But this time when she went to Bozhou, she felt very at peace.

Lin Xuan didn't have much to pack; he didn't have many things to begin with, and two simple bundles were enough to hold them all.

There are other things to consider.

If his trip to the Jiuli tribe goes smoothly and the Heart-Eating Gu in his body is successfully removed, he definitely won't come back.

In order to get rid of Mandala, everything that Lin Xuan possessed under his identity will become a thing of the past.

The faces of A'luo and Qingluan flashed before his eyes.

At this moment, Lin Xuan felt a slight hesitation.

This hesitation shouldn't have happened.

If it were three months ago, he would have accepted such an opportunity without hesitation.

For complete freedom, he could abandon his current identity and everything that comes with it at any time.

But now, his heart is filled with more people and things that he cares about.

In the book *The True Explanation of All Phenomena*, there is a proverb unrelated to cultivation: "If you wear a mask for too long, you can never take it off."

This is a reminder to those who cultivate the "True Explanation of Myriad Forms," ​​who, through this practice, can transform into different people, play different roles, and live with different identities.

This is certainly an extraordinary ability, but if one plays someone else's role for too long, one may become deeply entrenched in it and unable to extricate oneself.

In a sense, isn't his current identity also a role he's playing?

He was not like Lin Xuan, the banner official who betrayed his colleagues; he was neither loyal to Nanzhao nor devoted to Dayong.

He just wanted to live, to live freely without being coerced by anyone.

……

Lin.

After lunch.

A Luo was washing dishes in the kitchen when Lin Xuan walked in to help her tidy up. Suddenly, he said, "I have something to tell you. Wenren Baihu is going to be transferred to Bozhou."

Upon hearing this, A Luo paused in her dishwashing.

A fleeting hint of joy flashed across her eyes.

Very good!
She's finally leaving...

One Tian Qingluan was enough for her to handle, but adding Wenren Yue on top of that, she really had no confidence.

Lin Xuan continued, "Commander Wu has left, and Commander Wenren is also leaving. If I stay in Sizhou, I might be harassed by the new commander. Therefore, I plan to leave with Commander Wenren..."

A Luo stared at him blankly, not reacting for a moment.

She and Tian Qingluan hadn't even settled their score yet when Wenren Yue kidnapped her!
Wouldn't the two of them become a laughing stock?

This was even more unacceptable to her than losing to Tian Qingluan!

She replied almost without hesitation, "I'll go with you!"

Lin Xuan looked at her and said seriously, "Bozhou is not like Sizhou. It's very dangerous there. Are you sure you want to come with me?"

A Luo's gaze was firm, and she nodded emphatically: "We made a pinky promise, you said you would take me with you wherever you went—wherever you go, I will go!"

Lin Xuan looked into her eyes, and after a moment, nodded slightly and said, "Okay."

……

Tian Qingluan sat in the room, flipped through a few pages of the account book, and then closed it.

For some reason, I feel a bit uneasy today.

Lin Xuan knocked on the door and walked in from outside.

Tian Qingluan stood up, surprised, and asked, "Why are you here?"

Faced with her, Lin Xuan was at a loss for words. After a moment of silence, he said first, "Wenren Baihu is leaving Sizhou to serve as a Baihu in the Jingbian Division of Bozhou."

Tian Qingluan was secretly delighted, but she didn't show it on her face.

Compared to A Luo, although she has advantages in status and wealth, she has no advantage whatsoever when facing Wenren Yue, who has an even more prestigious status.

At this moment, Lin Xuan spoke again.

“I will also go to Bozhou with Wenren Baihu.”

Tian Qingluan was stunned. She and A Luo hadn't even decided who was the winner yet, but he was going to leave with Wenren Yue.
She had a premonition that Lin Xuan's departure would likely be his last.

She looked up at Lin Xuan and asked, "Do you... really have to leave?"

Lin Xuan nodded and said, "Wu Baihu has already left, and Wenren Baihu is also leaving. It will be difficult for me to have a place in Sizhou Jingbian Division in the future."

Tian Qingluan was silent for a moment, then asked, "Can't we stay?"

Lin Xuan had an unspeakable reason. He sighed softly and shook his head, saying, "No... I have very important things to do in Bozhou this time."

Tian Qingluan took a few steps forward, almost touching Lin Xuan's body.

She raised her head, looked directly into Lin Xuan's eyes, and exhaled softly, "For my sake, please stay, okay?"

Unaware of her place in Lin Xuan's heart, she stared at him intently, waiting for his response.

In another room separated by a wall, A Luo pressed her ear tightly against the wall, also waiting for Lin Xuan's answer.

(End of this chapter)