flstandardbreds Chapter 139 Expectation
Chapter 139 Expectation
The guard stood like a statue, his face expressionless as if frozen in time, his lips devoid of any smile. His eyes, sharp as a hawk's, stared directly at the group before him, emanating a chilling aura of authority.
Then, in a concise, clear, and powerful voice, he began to deliver his orders. Each word seemed to carry a tremendous weight, reaching the ears of everyone present with clarity. His voice resonated in the air, without a trace of hesitation, with a crispness that was astonishing.
After the order was delivered, he turned without hesitation, his movements so smooth and precise that there was hardly any unnecessary movement. He took a step, his feet moving with the wind, each step making a solid sound, as if the earth were shaking. His steps were steady and firm, like an arrow shot from a bow, moving straight towards the target.
From beginning to end, the guard displayed extraordinary decisiveness and resolve. He didn't hesitate or pause for even a moment, as if completing such a task was already a daily routine for him, as natural as eating and drinking. Even when turning to leave, his body remained upright, without a trace of relaxation or slackness.
More notably, his gaze remained fixed straight ahead, never once shifting or looking around. It was as if the surroundings alone could not attract his attention, his entire mind focused on the path ahead.
Just now, Bi Yaoyao gracefully sat on a chair, gently raised her hand, and motioned to her maid Xiaohong to pour her a cup of tea. You know, this was no ordinary tea, but a treasure personally bestowed by the emperor to her brother, and her brother specially sent it to share this honor with her.
However, Xiaohong unexpectedly rejected Bi Yaoyao's request without hesitation. At that moment, the air seemed to freeze, and the whole room fell into a dead silence.
At this moment, he was hiding in the shadows, closely observing everything that was happening. He knew full well that he was carrying out a crucial and extremely dangerous mission, and he couldn't afford to be careless or distracted. Even the slightest distraction could lead to unpredictable and serious consequences. Therefore, no matter what the situation, he was determined not to make such a simple mistake.
Bi Yaoyao, standing nearby, gazed silently at the receding guard's back, a wave of indescribable emotion welling up in her heart. She thought to herself, "As expected of someone close to my brother! Such well-trained, decisive, and efficient action—truly admirable." Her gaze followed the retreating figure, a trace of undisguised admiration in her eyes.
The guard stood there, his figure as tall and straight as a vigorous pine tree, towering proudly between heaven and earth. His back was as straight as an impenetrable sword, piercing the sky. Just one glance at him, and one could deeply sense the resoluteness and courage that emanated from him. This aura seemed innate, yet also honed through countless hardships and dangers.
He strides forward, his steps light and nimble, like a cheetah galloping across the grasslands. Each step is steady and powerful, as if the wind beneath his feet stirs up a gentle ripple of air. This seemingly simple movement is clearly the product of years of arduous training, day after day. Regardless of bitter cold or heat, wind, frost, rain, or snow, he perseveres, constantly tempering his body and mind to achieve such breathtaking skill.
"Xiaohong, come quickly and help me change clothes!" Bi Yaoyao parted her red lips in a crisp, yet somewhat coquettish cry. The guard, who had just left on his orders, hadn't yet completely vanished from her sight. Bi Yaoyao's brows knitted slightly, a hint of anxiety and impatience evident in her expression. Unable to afford even a moment's delay, she quickly turned and barked orders at the maid, Xiaohong, standing nearby, demanding she quickly prepare a bath and change clothes for her.
Xiaohong, the maid standing nearby, was startled at first when she heard her mistress's call, a wave of confusion welling up in her heart. Her gaze instinctively turned to the receding guard's back, and she felt a certain surprise and confusion at the guard's words. However, as a well-trained maid, well-versed in the rules, Xiaohong knew her duty perfectly well—she simply had to obey her master's orders and faithfully complete the tasks assigned to her.
Just now, the guard had stated with a serious face and certainty that the order for the young lady to change clothes had come from the master of the household himself. After all, such direct orders from the master of the household were extremely rare! Furthermore, such a grand ceremony like bathing and changing clothes was usually only arranged when the young lady was meeting important guests of high status and status. Thinking of this, Xiaohong secretly speculated: Could it be that the master of the household had brought back a distinguished guest today? Otherwise, why would such a special arrangement be made?
"This Bi Yue is truly worthy of being from a wealthy family. He's so particular! Just to meet his own sister, he actually made her bathe and change clothes first. Someone uninformed would probably mistakenly think he's about to meet some extremely important person!" Lu Yan stood aside, his face full of confusion, muttering softly. Thinking back to when he was still an ordinary person, the family he lived in was just as ordinary and plain, never having the opportunity to come into contact with such complex and tedious etiquette and various details.
At that moment, Bi Yaoyao, attentively attended to by her maid Xiaohong, slowly walked away. Lu Yan, on the other hand, remained alone, motionless. Time passed minute by minute, and after a long while, he finally seemed to make up his mind. He took a small step forward, then quickly followed, wanting to see what was going on. Once he got closer, carefully observed the area, and confirmed that there was nothing unusual or suspicious, he nodded in relief and returned to his original position.