209: Chapter 209 Unexpected Event, Eldest Brother

Lin Wan froze.

"What did you say?"

She grabbed Xiao Qian's wrist.

The force was a bit too strong, making Xiao Qian cry out in pain.

"Ouch, Young Miss, that hurts!"

Lin Wan finally snapped back to reality and quickly let go.

"Where is he? Why is he here?"

There was a hint of urgency in her tone that she hadn't even noticed herself.

The day before yesterday, she had gone to find Chen Ran to express her feelings, but ended up missing him.

The courage she had finally mustered was like a balloon pricked by a needle, instantly deflated.

She had been restless for the past few days.

Unexpectedly, Chen Ran had actually come to her home today.

Could it be... that he came to find her?

Xiao Qian rubbed her wrist, her face full of excitement.

"He's right outside!"

"I was just going to fetch water and happened to see him walking with the Second Young Master, heading to the Cangwu Pavilion!"

Lin Wan was even more bewildered.

"With Second Brother?"

"Going to the Cangwu Pavilion?"

Her mind raced.

What was Second Brother up to?

Why did he bring Chen Ran to their home, and even to the Cangwu Pavilion?

"Young Miss, why are you still just standing there!"

Xiao Qian was so anxious she stamped her feet.

"Young Master Chen is here, how can you go see him dressed like this?"

"What's wrong... with how I'm dressed?" Lin Wan asked, looking herself over in confusion.

Xiao Qian examined Lin Wan's Flying Fish Robe up and down and shook her head repeatedly.

"Although this outfit is imposing, it's too official and doesn't show off your figure at all."

"Quick, quick, hurry up and change!"

Without waiting for an answer, Xiao Qian started undressing Lin Wan.

"Hey, Xiao Qian, what are you doing..."

Lin Wan's cheeks flushed red, and she subconsciously wanted to resist.

"Young Miss, didn't you say a few days ago that you wanted to..."

Xiao Qian winked at her.

"This is a great opportunity!"

"Do you want to go flirt with Young Master Chen wearing this official uniform?"

Lin Wan paused.

That's true.

Seeing him while wearing the Flying Fish Robe felt strange.

It would be like conducting official business.

"But... what should I change into?"

She was at a loss.

Usually, she only wore official uniforms or martial attire; she almost never touched the flashy dresses in her wardrobe.

"Leave it to me!"

Xiao Qian patted her chest, full of confidence.

She turned to open the wardrobe and started rummaging through it.

"This one won't do, the color is too old-fashioned."

"This one won't do either, it's too revealing and doesn't suit your temperament, Young Miss."

"This one... it's barely acceptable, but it's still lacking something."

Xiao Qian picked and chose for a full half-stick of incense time.

Lin Wan stood to the side, feeling more exhausted than if she had been in a fight.

"Are you done yet?"

"Almost, almost!"

Xiao Qian pulled out a light purple flowing dress from the very bottom, her eyes brightening.

"This is it!"

"Young Miss, hurry and put it on to try it!"

Lin Wan looked at the dress with some resistance.

"This is too complicated..."

But under Xiao Qian's insistence, she obediently changed into it.

A moment later.

Xiao Qian stepped back two paces, looking at Lin Wan before her, and couldn't help but gasp.

"Young Miss, you are so beautiful..."

The light purple long dress outlined her graceful figure.

Her usual heroic and spirited aura was reined in.

In its place was a gentle and moving charm.

Lin Wan looked at herself in the mirror, also a bit dazed.

Is this really that decisive Gold-Badge Constable of the Six Doors?

"Don't just stare, it's not finished yet!"

Xiao Qian pressed Lin Wan down in front of the vanity.

"This hairstyle needs to be redone, and this rouge..."

"Relax, stop making such a stiff face!"

"Smile, yes, just like that..."

Xiao Qian, like an old nanny, chattered on while fussing over Lin Wan's face.

Lin Wan sat there rigidly, letting Xiao Qian do as she pleased.

Her heart was pounding like a little rabbit, fluttering about.

If he sees me like this... will he like it?

Inside the Cangwu Pavilion.

Chen Ran was leaning against a bookshelf, resting with his eyes closed.

Suddenly, his brows twitched.

He opened his eyes.

A calm voice came from upstairs.

"Since you have come, come upstairs and let's meet."

The voice was not loud, but it clearly reached Chen Ran's ears, carrying a strange penetrating power.

Chen Ran was slightly taken aback.

This voice...

He could be certain that this was absolutely not Second Brother's voice.

Second Brother's booming voice, even if deliberately lowered, could not hide the roughness in his bones.

But this voice was like a spring breeze, gentle yet revealing the composure of someone in a high position.

Chen Ran looked up, following the direction of the voice.

He saw a person.

A man wearing a bright yellow robe.

He was standing at the entrance of the stairs leading to the third floor.

The man had his hands behind his back, looking down at him from above.

There was a faint smile on the corner of his lips.

His temperament was easygoing, yet it made it impossible for people to ignore his presence.

Chen Ran narrowed his eyes.

A man in a yellow robe.

Not just anyone could wear that.

Could it be...

He had a vague guess in his heart.

Since the other party had spoken, Chen Ran naturally had no reason to refuse.

He put away the two Cultivation Techniques he was holding.

He brushed the dust off his body.

He stepped toward the stairs.

"Since Senior has invited me, this Junior will naturally comply."

Chen Ran's tone was calm, neither humble nor arrogant.

He followed the stairs, walking step by step to the third floor, and finally stopped not far from the man.

"You are Chen Ran?"

The man's gaze fell on Chen Ran.

There was no sharp pressure.

But Chen Ran felt as if an invisible wave had swept across his body.

"It is I. May I ask who Senior is?"

The man in the yellow robe smiled.

"I am Lin Xiu."

"Lin Wan's eldest brother."