Chapter 128 Night Stroll (Part 6) One was cold, the other was...
Behind Ru Xian were dozens of extremely luxurious lacquered wooden bell boxes inlaid with gold and mother-of-pearl, each about an arm's length and an arm's height, with jewels gleaming inside, clearly not ordinary items.
Lin Feiran had good eyesight, but even after a quick glance, he could only recognize a small portion, such as the Azure Sea Pearl, the Wooden Heart Jade String, and the Spirit-Gathering Stone...
Any one of these items would be considered a top-tier spiritual treasure if placed on a main road, but they appear so insignificant in this Suzuki box.
Lin Feiran couldn't help but close her eyes. The light in the box was too bright and the spiritual energy too abundant, making her eyes a little dizzy.
She rubbed her eyes and asked somewhat haltingly, "Your Excellency, did you mean for me to choose one from among them?"
Seeing Ru Xian's expression, she found it amusing but shook her head, and Lin Feiran immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
These were far too valuable for her to accept with a clear conscience.
"I'm not that stingy. I'm letting you choose what you like. If you see something you like, take ten or a hundred pieces."
Like a wisp of smoke tapping on a lacquered wooden bell box.
This bell box is no ordinary object; it has no bells on it, but when tapped lightly, it produces a soft, silvery sound.
Originally a treasure to be cherished, he used it only to keep out dust.
Lin Feiran was silent for a moment, her eyes full of doubt: "Why did you suddenly give it to me?"
Ru Xian raised an eyebrow slightly, turned around and walked to the left: "Since you are here to protect me during the night tour, you should dress more elaborately."
He glanced at Lin Feiran and then said, "When Xun Feifei and the others went on their night out before, I gave them some ornaments. It's nothing. Besides, what's the difference between jewelry and inanimate objects if they don't exist in the world?"
Lin Feiran followed, feeling much more relaxed.
These ornaments were originally intended for the nighttime outing and were not considered valuable gifts. Therefore, they should be returned to her after the outing.
Having figured this out, she said, "I've never understood these things. Whatever Your Majesty thinks is good, that's what I'll use."
"You'll use whatever I say you'll use?" Ru Xian chuckled. "Then I'll also choose your robes for your nighttime strolls?"
"Robe?"
Lin Feiran followed him to the left side of the house, where she saw more than ten robes hanging there, each with a different style and color.
She exclaimed, "Do I have to change so many clothes for a night out?"
Ru Xian couldn't help but chuckle, turning to look at her: "If you want, you can wear them all, but I think you're not as diligent in choosing clothes as you are in practicing swordsmanship. You might get lazy and just want to wear one piece."
The two stopped in front of the clothes and asked in a flurry, "So, which one do you like?"
Lin Feiran is diligent and intelligent by nature. Although she is somewhat introverted and not good at socializing, there is rarely anything she cannot learn.
But unfortunately, she's quite inexperienced when it comes to loving beauty.
"I think..."
The clothes in front of her were of many styles. Although they were all dresses, each one was different, yet they all possessed a dignified and imposing air. To be honest, each one suited her perfectly.
Lin Feiran hesitated for a long time before finally saying "I think," his left hand quietly twisting the jade belt, his right hand gripping the handle of the golden umbrella, his struggle almost written all over his face.
"...I think they're all good, they all look great, I can wear any of them."
Ru Xian's lips curled slightly, an answer she had expected.
He turned around and sat on the edge of the table, his long legs touching the ground. He supported himself with his hands behind his back, raised his chin at her, and said in a voice as clear as pearls, "For me, there is only the best, not everything is good. Since we can't choose, let's try them one by one."
He paused for a moment.
"If you feel it's a waste of time, you can pick any item to take back. I'm not a domineering person."
Lin Feiran said "Oh," and stepped forward to take the first set. She turned back to look at him and said, "I'm not an impatient person either."
Ru Xian's eyes flickered slightly as she quietly watched as the girl walked behind a screen not far away and began to rustle.
After a moment, he couldn't help but lower his eyes and chuckle softly.
The dog barked happily and started circling around his feet, its tail wagging faster than a dog's.
Ru Xian slightly raised its left foot and kicked its rear end: "Drag the thing over here."
Without needing to be told, the porter immediately turned around and dragged the dozens of lacquered wooden bell boxes back, and the bells immediately rang loudly inside the house.
Lin Feiran, who also loved to join in the fun, immediately tiptoed and peeked half her head out from above the jade screen when she heard the noise: "What's wrong?"
"Change your clothes."
Ru Xian didn't look at her. When all the lacquered wooden bell boxes were dragged to his front, he bent down slightly to select them. At the same time, Lin Feiran came out after putting on her new clothes.
He looked up, his eyes slightly brightening.
It was a silver-red dress, with a silver-faced silk outer garment embroidered with a qilin pattern, without too many embellishments. The waist belt was jade-white, paired with a silver-wrapped wrist guard. Below was a long, dyed silver-red skirt that just reached her ankles, revealing a pair of deerskin boots.
It is dignified and luxurious, yet still retains its beauty.
Such satin fabric best accentuates the figure, and Lin Feiran, with her tall stature, graceful back, and strong, supple waist, exudes a youthful agility and lightness, yet also possesses explosive power, making her look extremely well-suited to the outfit.
With a figure like that, she looks good in anything.
Her face was already clear and bright, and with this silver mask, she looked like a little silver wolf just emerging from the snowfield, innocent yet majestic.
The dog barked and then ran to her feet and started circling around.
Almost the instant he saw her, Ru Xian immediately picked out a lot of silverware and precious jade from more than ten lacquered wooden bell boxes, but only placed them aside.
He was visibly satisfied, glanced at Lin Feiran a few more times, and then slightly raised his head: "Change to the next outfit."
Lin Feiran looked out the window. It was already dawn, and the sunlight was bright. She asked, "My Lord, it's daylight. Do you want to rest?"
Ru Xian shook her head: "Sleeping during the day is just catching up on sleep, it's not like you absolutely have to sleep. Go change your clothes."
He was in high spirits at the moment, and could even be described as radiant, showing no sign of drowsiness whatsoever.
There was a mirrored wall in his room. Lin Feiran turned his head and looked at it, and was inexplicably amazed by it.
It must be said that the taste of the hay is excellent.
Since he wasn't tired, she was happy to accompany him and quickly took off her second set of clothes to change into.
The second outfit is a crimson gold dress, with a large expanse of gold accented by occasional streaks of crimson. It is adorned with two armlets on either side, a waist belt with gold tassels, black leather wrist guards, and sleeves. The long skirt drapes down, revealing a pair of cloud-patterned boots.
Exquisite and unparalleled, shining with brilliance.
The color of this dress is not dyed, but is made of real gold thread brocade. It is very heavy to wear, but not stiff. When you walk, there is a slight clanging sound of gold, which is not obvious, but very pleasant to hear.
Lin Feiran turned to look in the mirror and felt like a golden lotus emerging from the water. The golden statue in the temple was quite solemn and dignified, and even her fair skin was shimmering with a few rays of golden light.
"...Is this what glittering jewels are all about?"
She couldn't help but murmur.
After looking at her, Ru Xian and her companion looked at each other in the mirror, their eyes slightly narrowed, and they licked their lips slightly as they asked, "How is it?"
Lin Feiran naturally had nothing to say: "Beautiful!"
Ru Xian toyed with the magical treasure, occasionally tapping the mouth of the box to produce a bell sound: "Change it again."
...
From beginning to end, a total of ten outfits were changed. In addition to the initial silver and red gold colors, there were also sapphire blue and apricot, pearl gray and vine purple...
They weren't all the same color; there were quite a few differences, yet they still looked exceptionally harmonious and beautiful together. Lin Feiran was truly impressed.
It's as if she has many facets, each different, but he matched them all with these clothes, each one unexpected.
By the time Lin Feiran tried the last set, she was truly overwhelmed by the sheer number of options.
Although it might sound a bit like self-praise, every single item she wore was indeed of the highest quality. It's true that clothes make the man, and she had no idea she had such a commanding presence.
Ru Xian looked at her with a smile in her eyes, arms crossed: "Is there anyone you like right now?"
Lin Feiran shook her head, her clear eyes gazing at her reflection in the mirror: "I still can't choose, but..."
Like a hailstone raising an eyebrow, awaiting her analysis.
"However, I think my waist and arms are in very good condition. I will continue to practice swordplay more often in the morning."
As Lin Feiran muttered to herself, she patted her waist and pinched her arms, quite satisfied with the lines of her body.
This statement was completely unexpected. Ru Xian was stunned for a moment, and before she even realized it, she had already raised the corners of her lips and chuckled.
As if he couldn't hold back, he laughed for a long time.
After laughing, he then spoke jokingly, his expression lively: "Really? How good is it?"
If the laughter only lasted a moment, Lin Feiran would at most feel that he was bragging and making people laugh, and perhaps feel a little embarrassed.
But he laughed for so long that his initial embarrassment gradually turned into resentment.
What I've honed through decades of dedicated practice—I can't let anyone laugh at me!
Seeing her rush over, Ru Xian's expression slightly changed, her eyes flickered, and then she watched as Ru Xian grabbed her hand and placed it on her waist.
The defiant young man secretly inhaled, trying to make the lines even more defined.
"As you can see, it's excellent!"
Ru Xie: "..."
He had always known that Lin Feiran was an extraordinary person, but he still hadn't expected him to be this remarkable.
He couldn't help but twitch his fingers.
It felt like pressing a branding iron under his palm; it was burning hot.
This is not an abstract metaphor.
She was always hot-tempered, and having been changing clothes, she was even hotter now. In addition, he was always cold-tempered. When they touched, it was like ice and fire melting, and they both instinctively shivered.
One was chilled, the other was scalded.
Their eyes met, and with her fingers slightly clenched, Lin Feiran began to hold her breath.
She secretly tried it with her other hand; the lines were excellent and the feel was superb.
Ru Xian looked down at her, his thoughts unreadable. But after a while, his eyelashes fluttered slightly, and he withdrew his hand, then raised it to caress her face a few times before actually nodding.
Lin Feiran suppressed the corners of her lips that were turning up: "I'm very satisfied too."
She quietly exhaled the breath she had been holding in.
Lin Feiran took the handkerchief, wiped away the thin layer of sweat from the frequent changes of clothes, and nodded, saying, "I have no objection. Your idea is naturally better than mine."
Ru Xian crossed her arms and slowly paced around the clothes, finally choosing the Yin Zhu set.
He rarely saw her wear such bright colors, and besides, the little silver wolf in the snow was majestic and imposing, which suited his taste perfectly.
Lin Feiran had no objection. She changed back into the clothes and heard Ru Xian calling her. She walked behind him and peeked out.
He had already selected the accessories from the lacquered wooden bell box and turned around to adorn her with them one by one.
A silver snake-shaped armlet, crafted from celestial silver, was bright but not glaring, its light flashing. He held her wrist and slowly fastened the armlet, and Lin Feiran felt that warm, cool sensation again.
A thin, silver-red bell was drawn out, but it did not ring.
He stood in front of Lin Feiran and moved his fingers. She realized what he meant and immediately raised her arm to avoid touching him.
He bent down slightly, wrapped his arms around her, but did not touch her; he only tied the string of silver bells to her jade-white waistband.
As soon as it was tied tight, the bell tongue slowly drooped down, leaving behind a few pale red tassels that seemed to float gracefully, but unintentionally pressed down on the hem of the skirt.
In addition, a jade clasp was fastened at the neckline, and a pearl was embedded in each of the silk-wrapped wrist guards. They were not particularly eye-catching, but the overall look was more aloof and luxurious.
Lin Feiran looked in the mirror, unable to believe that the person in the mirror was herself.
With a slight glance from her bright eyes, Ru Xian looked satisfied and raised her hand to stroke the tassel.
"Good, wear this tomorrow night. You must protect me well then."
"I wonder if it is your good fortune or mine to have this young hero protecting me?"
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