Brocade Robe Unparalleled

Chapter 96 First Arrival in Bozhou
Sizhou.

The city gate.

Wenren Yue and Lin Xuan walked out of the city gate, followed by two middle-aged men. The one in front said with a smile, "The departure of Lord Wenren and Commander Lin is truly a great loss to our Sizhou Border Pacification Division..."

These two men were newly appointed centurions of the Jingbian Division who had just arrived yesterday.

Wenren Yue remained silent, while Lin Xuan smiled slightly at them: "From now on, the people of Sizhou will rely on Lord Zhang and Lord Zhao for protection."

The middle-aged man who had spoken earlier nodded and said, "Don't worry, as the head of this department, it is my duty to protect this region."

The other man smiled and said in the same way, "Several years ago, I served as a captain in Sizhou for two years. Now that I've returned to this old place, I will naturally do my duty to the best of my ability..."

Lin Xuan could naturally understand the deeper meaning in the words of the two centurions, the one in charge and the one in charge.

It seems that in the near future, there will be no shortage of open and covert struggles within the Jingbian Division.

The struggle between Commander Shen and Commander Wu has come to an end; next up are Commanders Zhang and Zhao.

This small government office seems to have never been peaceful.

But none of that mattered to him anymore...

A'luo, carrying a small bundle, was already waiting by the carriage.

Wenren Yue and A Luo boarded the carriage. Lin Xuan waved goodbye to Zhang Hu and Chen Bao, and looked back but did not see that figure.

He boarded the carriage, sat in front, and the driver cracked his whip, causing the carriage to slowly start moving.

Leaning against the carriage, gazing at the lush green mountains ahead, he fell silent for a moment.

I have been in this world for several months now.

This trip to Bozhou was an important step for him in trying to take control of his own destiny.

But he wasn't sure if he would succeed...

At this moment, atop the city wall of Sizhou.

A figure watched the carriage drive away until it disappeared from sight, her gaze still fixed on that direction.

……

Banshu.

East Gate.

A carriage slowly came to a stop, joining the convoy ahead to line up and enter the city gate.

Lin Xuan jumped off the carriage, stretched his body, and looked up at the tall city wall in front of him.

At first glance, the city walls of Bozhou are more than twice as thick as those of Sizhou. Both inside and outside the city walls, as well as on the walls themselves, one can see many armored and armed soldiers, something that cannot be seen in Sizhou.

The journey from Sizhou to Bozhou is nearly 500 li, mostly along rugged mountain roads. They traveled along smooth trade routes, which were relatively easy, but they took a long detour and it took them almost ten days to arrive.

The guards at the city gate counted their number and said, "Four people, entry fee is four taels, valid for one month."

The coachman from Jingbian said, "Sir, I am a coachman who is dropping off someone. I will leave after dropping them off. Could you please waive the entrance fee?"

The guard snorted coldly and said rudely, "I don't care what you say. Pay a few taels of silver, and that's how many people get in. That's the rule. Pay or don't take it. If you don't want to pay, get out of the way and don't block the way for the people behind you..."

Lin Xuan took out a silver ingot, about five taels, and handed it to the guard. The guard accepted it, smiled, and gave them four pieces of paper stamped with a red seal, saying, "These are city entry tickets. Keep them safe. They are valid for one month to enter the city. After one month, you will have to pay the city entry fee again..."

The carriage slowly entered Bozhou City. A'Luo lifted the curtain and whispered, "Why do we have to pay to enter the city?"

The coachman said helplessly, "Bozhou City was built by the Yang family. Outsiders have to pay to enter the city, and even the imperial court can't do anything about it..."

When Lin Xuan arrived in Bozhou, he finally understood what a true Tusi (chieftain) was.

The Tian family, known as the number one chieftain of Sizhou, would never block the gates of Sizhou to collect money.

Although Bozhou is located in the southwestern mountainous region, it occupies a plain area. The terrain in the city is flat, and horse-drawn carriages can pass through without hindrance.

Fifteen minutes after entering the city, the carriage stopped in front of a government office.

The gates of the Jingbian Division are all of the same standard.

Having seen so many mountains and rivers these past few days, standing in front of the Jingbian Commandery gate, I felt a strange sense of familiarity.

After the gatekeeper announced the arrival, several figures quickly emerged from the Jingbian Division.

The leader was a handsome and imposing young man. Upon seeing Wenren Yue, he smiled and stepped forward, saying, "I've heard that my younger sister was coming to Bozhou. Now that she's finally here..."

After entering Jingbian Division, he looked at Lin Xuan and asked, "This must be Commander Lin. I've already received the message from above. It seems that Sister Wenren values ​​you highly, and she's even bringing you with her when she's transferred to Bozhou." Wenren Yue introduced Lin Xuan, "This is Commander Du of Yunzhou."

Lin Xuan clasped his hands slightly and said, "Greetings, Commander Du."

Judging from the appearance, this Commander Du and Wenren Yue knew each other before, and he should also be a scion of a prominent family who was transferred from the capital to the southwest.

Upon arriving in Bozhou, the first issue the three needed to resolve was their settlement.

Wenren Yue was transferred as a deputy centurion. The Jingbian Division would work in the front office and live in the back office, so her accommodation was not a concern.

Du Yunzhou looked at Lin Xuan and said, "Commander Lin can stay in the accommodations arranged by the company, which are free of charge. However, the conditions in the company's accommodations are simple, and you may not be used to them. You can also choose to rent an apartment outside, and the company will give you an extra two hundred coins of rent subsidy every month..."

Lin Xuan did not hesitate and said, "No need for Commander Du to worry, I'll just rent a place outside."

He has too many secrets that cannot be known to others, so it is impossible for him to live with other people.

Besides, he lives in Jingbian Division, what will happen to A'Luo?
At this moment, Wenren Yue spoke up, "I don't need to trouble you with my lodgings."

After careful consideration, she decided to rent a place outside with Lin Xuan.

This way, not only are meals convenient, but you can also ensure that you won't be disturbed.

Du Yunzhou nodded. The living conditions at the Jingbian Division were, of course, incomparable to those outside. He himself rented a large house elsewhere. Hearing this, he said, "I'll send someone to fetch the brokerage manager..."

Lin Xuan and the other two rested at Jingbian Division for a while. Soon after, a guard brought in a man dressed in hemp clothing.

Du Yunzhou looked at him and said, "You're familiar with Bozhou. Near Jingbian Commandery, where are the best houses for rent? Money isn't a problem. If you handle this well, you'll be rewarded handsomely..."

"This is clearly a big job for me," the brokerage manager patted his chest and said, "Rest assured, sir, no one knows this area better than me. Whatever your needs, I can find it for you..."

Du Yunzhou looked at Wenren Yue and said, "Sister, please tell her whatever you need."

Wenren Yue thought for a moment and said, "I don't have any other requirements, but it would be best if it were quiet and clean, and the three houses were connected together."

The steward fell into thought.

It's easy to find quiet and clean properties, but finding three houses for rent in a row is quite difficult.

He sifted through all the properties he knew, but none of them met his requirements.

Seeing that he didn't answer for a long time, Wenren Yue added, "If they're not connected, similar ones are fine too."

The steward immediately nodded and said, "Yes, yes, there are quite a few such residences. I can take you to see them now..."

Lin Xuan and his two companions followed the brokerage manager to look at several places before finally choosing one.

This place is far from the main street, which meets Wenren Yue's requirement for tranquility.

The three houses are located in one courtyard. Although they are not connected, they are not far apart and can be reached by walking a few steps from each other.

Lin Xuan was very satisfied with this place.

A'Luo lived across from him, and Wenren Yue lived two courtyards away from him.

This distance is just right; it ensures privacy while also allowing for mutual consideration.

Du Yunzhou walked up to Wenren Yue and said, "Younger sister, I've prepared a welcome banquet for you at the restaurant..."

Wenren Yue shook her head and said, "I appreciate Commander Du's kindness, but I've had a long and tiring journey, and I'd like to get some rest."

Du Yunzhou nodded and said, "Alright, you can rest for a couple of days first, and then I'll show you around the Bozhou Border Defense Command. I won't bother you any longer today..."

He clasped his hands in farewell, but as he reached the door, he turned back and looked at Lin Xuan with surprise in his eyes.

At first, he thought that the shy and pretty girl was Wenren Yue's maid.

After a brief observation, he discovered that the relationship between the girl and Lin Xuan seemed somewhat abnormal.

Not only her, but even the proud daughter of the Wen family had a different attitude towards this Commander Lin.

Before coming to Bozhou, she actually took the initiative to apply to her superiors to have this Commander Lin transferred over as well.

The three of them gave him the feeling of being a family...

He admitted that the kid had a handsome appearance.

But there are plenty of young men from prominent families in the capital who are more handsome and stronger than him. The proud daughter of the Wen family has never treated anyone like this before...

(End of this chapter)