Chapter 84 Feeling Strange (Part 2)
After some thought, he found no clues and lost interest in thinking further. Lin Wanrong's interest in these plants soared unprecedentedly due to his idea of making perfumes. He even lost his appetite for lunch, and kept pestering Fubo with endless questions. Fubo was astounded by this sudden diligence and curiosity in 'Lin San'.
Not until evening did Lin Wanrong finally let Fubo go. However, Guo Wuchang, the young master of the Guo family, sought him out voluntarily.
"Lin San, why didn't you come to the study room today?" Guo Wuchang asked with concern.
In his heart, Lin San held an unusual status, almost godlike. He was eloquent, knowledgeable, poetic, and skilled in courting ladies. Having him around made Guo Wuchang feel secure. Lin San was indeed a treasure.
Lin Wanrong noticed that the young master seemed to have dressed himself well today. Dressed in a scholar's robe, a small jacket, a headband made of shiny silver ribbon, and holding a white jade folding fan, he looked rather flamboyant.
Barely suppressing a laugh, Lin Wanrong said, "Young Master, the Eldest Miss ordered me yesterday not to go to the study room anymore. Instead, I should help out here in the gardener's department."
Guo Wuchang was startled, "What? Does cousin Yuruo know about the incident that day?"
‘Damn, with your flamboyant behavior that night, even a blind man would have noticed. How could she miss it?’ Lin Wanrong shook his head helplessly, "She doesn't know the details, but as long as Qin Xian'er is there, she probably won't say anything. Young Master, you can proceed without worries."
"Exactly, exactly, Lin San, I feel relieved when you are around." Guo Wuchang took out a bunch of silver from his sleeve, amounting to several dozens of taels, and handed it to Lin Wanrong, "Lin San, you handled the situation well that day. This is my reward for you. Continue your good work."
Lin Wanrong replied with stern righteousness, "Young Master, serving you is my duty. There's no need for such formality." Without further ado, he put the silver in his pocket.
Lin San changed into a servant's clothes, took his name tag, and followed the young master out the door.
The two of them were off to a brothel, carrying an invitation from Qin Xian'er, hence the visit was perfectly justified. Even though it wasn't something to be proud of, being recognized by a celestial beauty like Qin Xian'er made Young Master Guo incredibly proud. He wished everyone in the mansion knew about it.
Therefore, their stroll to the brothel was with heads held high, full of righteous pride. Guo Wuchang, the flamboyant one, would cough a few times whenever he saw people, hoping to draw their attention.
A few alert servants quickly said, "Young Master, are you off to meet Miss Qin? Our master is indeed like the Literature God from heaven, even Miss Qin looks at our master differently."
"Tip them." The young master said proudly. Lin Wanrong took a handful of the broken silver that Young Master Guo had prepared and gave it to the servant. This kid had quite the style of his younger self. The silver was well spent.
Just as the two were about to walk out of the main gate, a sweet voice called out, "Lin San—"
Lin Wanrong turned around, only to see Second Miss Xiao rushing over. She was surprisingly dressed in men's clothing that day, portraying a delicate and handsome young master, standing tall in front of the two of them.
"Yo, Second Miss Xiao, where are you off to perform? Why are you dressed like this?" Lin Wanrong joked.
"Humph, I am going to play Zhu Yingtai and kill you, the Liang Shanbo," Second Miss Xiao laughed, then looked at him and said, "Why didn't you come to the study room today? Are you slacking off again? I'll tell my elder sister tomorrow to punish you by not letting you sleep for three days."
Although it sounded like reprimand, it seemed more like concern. Lin Wanrong thought to himself, ‘You don't understand your sister's pettiness, she'd rather have me stay away from you.’
However, Xiao Yushuang was still an innocent girl who didn't understand these matters. Lin Wanrong didn't want her to know, so he replied with a smile, "Second Miss Xiao, Fubo has been quite busy these days, so I've been helping him in the garden. I'm afraid I won't be able to go to the study for a few days."
Xiao Yushuang didn't doubt him and said sweetly, "So that's why, I thought you were being lazy today. I waited for you all day for nothing. Eh, what are you holding in your hand?" Xiao Yushuang, sharp-eyed, immediately noticed the name tag in Lin Wanrong's hand and quickly asked.
Guo Wuchang gave Lin Wanrong a look. Lin Wanrong knew he couldn't take Second Miss Xiao to the brothel, so he feigned surprise, "Oh, you mean this? This is an invitation from Master Zhang from the court for the young master to join a banquet tomorrow."
Xiao Yushuang glanced at him and snorted, "You're trying to fool me. I think it's an invitation from Qin Xian'er to join her at the brothel, right?"
‘Damn, this little girl knows everything!’ Lin Wanrong admitted, "Second Miss Xiao, that's true. Miss Qin admires Young Master Guo's knowledge and invited him to discuss some academic matters. It's not what you're imagining."
"Yes, yes." Guo Wuchang also hastily agreed, "Miss Qin invited me to discuss academic matters. Cousin, you mustn't misunderstand."
Xiao Yushuang thought for a moment and said, "In that case, Lin San, you are not allowed to go. Cousin Guo can go alone."
‘This little girl is pretty controlling.’ It was a rare chance to get out and have some fun, how could he easily let it go? Lin Wanrong made a pitiful face, "Second Miss Xiao, Young Master Guo needs a servant when he's out on business, how can he go alone?"
Xiao Yushuang snorted, "If you want to go, just say it. Why make excuses? If you really want to go, I won't stop you, but I have one condition."
Guo Wuchang was even more anxious than Lin Wanrong. Without Lin San, he would be helpless. He quickly asked, "What condition?"
Xiao Yushuang's face bloomed into a delighted smile, "You have to take me with you."
Damn, that was a challenging request. Going to a brothel with a beautiful girl in tow, did she think they were going to a restaurant? Young Master Guo and Lin Wanrong said in unison, "No way."
"Why not?" Xiao Yushuang pouted, "Aren't you going there for academic purposes, not to do something wrong? Why can't I go? Look, I've already changed my clothes."
Xiao Yushuang spun around gracefully, "How is it? No one can tell that I'm a girl."
Lin Wanrong rolled his eyes helplessly. She didn't even bind her chest, sticking out so prominently, it would be hard for anyone to mistake her for a man.
Young Master Guo was also a bit helpless, so he gave Lin Wanrong a look, meaning, ‘You have a way with girls, you take care of this,’ and then slowly moved aside.
"Second Miss Xiao, although it's for learning, it's still a place of pleasure. It's not suitable for a girl like you. And think about me. Young Master Guo is a man and was invited by Miss Qin, so it doesn't matter, but if you go, and the Madam and the Eldest Miss find out, I'd be done for," Lin Wanrong said with a pained face. ‘Just kidding, your sister warned me last night, and today I'm taking you to the brothel. She would surely kill me.’
"No, I won't let mother and sister find out," Xiao Yushuang quickly pleaded, "They love me the most, they won't blame me."
‘Of course, they wouldn't blame you. They would only make me suffer.’ Seeing this little girl persisting, Lin Wanrong snorted, "Of course the Madam and the Eldest Miss won't punish you, but would they spare me? Second Miss, aren't you putting me in danger?"
Xiao Yushuang huffed and lowered her head. Lin Wanrong said again, "If you continue to be disobedient, do you want to be spanked again?"
Xiao Yushuang's fair face turned a shade of red, and she mumbled, "You're a bad guy, always bullying me."
Her eyes started to glisten, and she bit her lip, "If you insist on going, I can't stop you, but you have to promise me one thing."
"What is it?" Lin Wanrong was about to agree to her request upon seeing her pitiful face, but luckily he came to his senses in time and asked.
"You, you're not allowed to see that Qin Xian'er, let cousin see her instead," Xiao Yushuang huffed.
"Why?" Lin Wanrong asked, puzzled.
"Hmph, no reason. That vixen only knows how to seduce men, and I forbid you to see her," Xiao Yushuang declared.
"Second Miss, could you be a bit reasonable?" Lin Wanrong asked.
"Where am I being unreasonable?" Xiao Yushuang's eyes welled up with tears, "If you see her, I will ignore you forever." With that, she turned around and ran off.
"What's wrong with her?" Guo Wuchang, seeing his cousin suddenly run off in the middle of a conversation, quickly went to Lin Wanrong's side, confused.
"Don't mind her, probably her time of the month," Lin Wanrong said, feeling annoyed and flustered.
"Lin San, it seems that Cousin Yushuang is quite afraid of you. How did you manage that?" Young Master Guo asked enviously.
"No, no, she's the young lady and I'm just a servant, it's more like I'm afraid of her," Lin Wanrong modestly replied, but thought to himself, under my spanking technique, even the most headstrong girl would succumb to me.
For some reason, he suddenly thought of the incident where he spanked the Eldest Miss the night before. He had spanked both of the Xiao sisters. After Second Miss was spanked, she obediently behaved without much reaction. But the elder sister's expression was peculiar, she was in pain for a while and then resumed her cold demeanor.
He gave it a thought, shook his head helplessly, and chuckled. Anyway, what's done was done. He would face whatever came his way. After all, he wasn't at a loss, so why should he be afraid? Laughing a few times, he left with Young Master Guo.
Chapter 84 Feeling Strange (Part 2)
After some thought, he found no clues and lost interest in thinking further. Lin Wanrong's interest in these plants soared unprecedentedly due to his idea of making perfumes. He even lost his appetite for lunch, and kept pestering Fubo with endless questions. Fubo was astounded by this sudden diligence and curiosity in 'Lin San'.
Not until evening did Lin Wanrong finally let Fubo go. However, Guo Wuchang, the young master of the Guo family, sought him out voluntarily.
"Lin San, why didn't you come to the study room today?" Guo Wuchang asked with concern.
In his heart, Lin San held an unusual status, almost godlike. He was eloquent, knowledgeable, poetic, and skilled in courting ladies. Having him around made Guo Wuchang feel secure. Lin San was indeed a treasure.
Lin Wanrong noticed that the young master seemed to have dressed himself well today. Dressed in a scholar's robe, a small jacket, a headband made of shiny silver ribbon, and holding a white jade folding fan, he looked rather flamboyant.
Barely suppressing a laugh, Lin Wanrong said, "Young Master, the Eldest Miss ordered me yesterday not to go to the study room anymore. Instead, I should help out here in the gardener's department."
Guo Wuchang was startled, "What? Does cousin Yuruo know about the incident that day?"
‘Damn, with your flamboyant behavior that night, even a blind man would have noticed. How could she miss it?’ Lin Wanrong shook his head helplessly, "She doesn't know the details, but as long as Qin Xian'er is there, she probably won't say anything. Young Master, you can proceed without worries."
"Exactly, exactly, Lin San, I feel relieved when you are around." Guo Wuchang took out a bunch of silver from his sleeve, amounting to several dozens of taels, and handed it to Lin Wanrong, "Lin San, you handled the situation well that day. This is my reward for you. Continue your good work."
Lin Wanrong replied with stern righteousness, "Young Master, serving you is my duty. There's no need for such formality." Without further ado, he put the silver in his pocket.
Lin San changed into a servant's clothes, took his name tag, and followed the young master out the door.
The two of them were off to a brothel, carrying an invitation from Qin Xian'er, hence the visit was perfectly justified. Even though it wasn't something to be proud of, being recognized by a celestial beauty like Qin Xian'er made Young Master Guo incredibly proud. He wished everyone in the mansion knew about it.
Therefore, their stroll to the brothel was with heads held high, full of righteous pride. Guo Wuchang, the flamboyant one, would cough a few times whenever he saw people, hoping to draw their attention.
A few alert servants quickly said, "Young Master, are you off to meet Miss Qin? Our master is indeed like the Literature God from heaven, even Miss Qin looks at our master differently."
"Tip them." The young master said proudly. Lin Wanrong took a handful of the broken silver that Young Master Guo had prepared and gave it to the servant. This kid had quite the style of his younger self. The silver was well spent.
Just as the two were about to walk out of the main gate, a sweet voice called out, "Lin San—"
Lin Wanrong turned around, only to see Second Miss Xiao rushing over. She was surprisingly dressed in men's clothing that day, portraying a delicate and handsome young master, standing tall in front of the two of them.
"Yo, Second Miss Xiao, where are you off to perform? Why are you dressed like this?" Lin Wanrong joked.
"Humph, I am going to play Zhu Yingtai and kill you, the Liang Shanbo," Second Miss Xiao laughed, then looked at him and said, "Why didn't you come to the study room today? Are you slacking off again? I'll tell my elder sister tomorrow to punish you by not letting you sleep for three days."
Although it sounded like reprimand, it seemed more like concern. Lin Wanrong thought to himself, ‘You don't understand your sister's pettiness, she'd rather have me stay away from you.’
However, Xiao Yushuang was still an innocent girl who didn't understand these matters. Lin Wanrong didn't want her to know, so he replied with a smile, "Second Miss Xiao, Fubo has been quite busy these days, so I've been helping him in the garden. I'm afraid I won't be able to go to the study for a few days."
Xiao Yushuang didn't doubt him and said sweetly, "So that's why, I thought you were being lazy today. I waited for you all day for nothing. Eh, what are you holding in your hand?" Xiao Yushuang, sharp-eyed, immediately noticed the name tag in Lin Wanrong's hand and quickly asked.
Guo Wuchang gave Lin Wanrong a look. Lin Wanrong knew he couldn't take Second Miss Xiao to the brothel, so he feigned surprise, "Oh, you mean this? This is an invitation from Master Zhang from the court for the young master to join a banquet tomorrow."
Xiao Yushuang glanced at him and snorted, "You're trying to fool me. I think it's an invitation from Qin Xian'er to join her at the brothel, right?"
‘Damn, this little girl knows everything!’ Lin Wanrong admitted, "Second Miss Xiao, that's true. Miss Qin admires Young Master Guo's knowledge and invited him to discuss some academic matters. It's not what you're imagining."
"Yes, yes." Guo Wuchang also hastily agreed, "Miss Qin invited me to discuss academic matters. Cousin, you mustn't misunderstand."
Xiao Yushuang thought for a moment and said, "In that case, Lin San, you are not allowed to go. Cousin Guo can go alone."
‘This little girl is pretty controlling.’ It was a rare chance to get out and have some fun, how could he easily let it go? Lin Wanrong made a pitiful face, "Second Miss Xiao, Young Master Guo needs a servant when he's out on business, how can he go alone?"
Xiao Yushuang snorted, "If you want to go, just say it. Why make excuses? If you really want to go, I won't stop you, but I have one condition."
Guo Wuchang was even more anxious than Lin Wanrong. Without Lin San, he would be helpless. He quickly asked, "What condition?"
Xiao Yushuang's face bloomed into a delighted smile, "You have to take me with you."
Damn, that was a challenging request. Going to a brothel with a beautiful girl in tow, did she think they were going to a restaurant? Young Master Guo and Lin Wanrong said in unison, "No way."
"Why not?" Xiao Yushuang pouted, "Aren't you going there for academic purposes, not to do something wrong? Why can't I go? Look, I've already changed my clothes."
Xiao Yushuang spun around gracefully, "How is it? No one can tell that I'm a girl."
Lin Wanrong rolled his eyes helplessly. She didn't even bind her chest, sticking out so prominently, it would be hard for anyone to mistake her for a man.
Young Master Guo was also a bit helpless, so he gave Lin Wanrong a look, meaning, ‘You have a way with girls, you take care of this,’ and then slowly moved aside.
"Second Miss Xiao, although it's for learning, it's still a place of pleasure. It's not suitable for a girl like you. And think about me. Young Master Guo is a man and was invited by Miss Qin, so it doesn't matter, but if you go, and the Madam and the Eldest Miss find out, I'd be done for," Lin Wanrong said with a pained face. ‘Just kidding, your sister warned me last night, and today I'm taking you to the brothel. She would surely kill me.’
"No, I won't let mother and sister find out," Xiao Yushuang quickly pleaded, "They love me the most, they won't blame me."
‘Of course, they wouldn't blame you. They would only make me suffer.’ Seeing this little girl persisting, Lin Wanrong snorted, "Of course the Madam and the Eldest Miss won't punish you, but would they spare me? Second Miss, aren't you putting me in danger?"
Xiao Yushuang huffed and lowered her head. Lin Wanrong said again, "If you continue to be disobedient, do you want to be spanked again?"
Xiao Yushuang's fair face turned a shade of red, and she mumbled, "You're a bad guy, always bullying me."
Her eyes started to glisten, and she bit her lip, "If you insist on going, I can't stop you, but you have to promise me one thing."
"What is it?" Lin Wanrong was about to agree to her request upon seeing her pitiful face, but luckily he came to his senses in time and asked.
"You, you're not allowed to see that Qin Xian'er, let cousin see her instead," Xiao Yushuang huffed.
"Why?" Lin Wanrong asked, puzzled.
"Hmph, no reason. That vixen only knows how to seduce men, and I forbid you to see her," Xiao Yushuang declared.
"Second Miss, could you be a bit reasonable?" Lin Wanrong asked.
"Where am I being unreasonable?" Xiao Yushuang's eyes welled up with tears, "If you see her, I will ignore you forever." With that, she turned around and ran off.
"What's wrong with her?" Guo Wuchang, seeing his cousin suddenly run off in the middle of a conversation, quickly went to Lin Wanrong's side, confused.
"Don't mind her, probably her time of the month," Lin Wanrong said, feeling annoyed and flustered.
"Lin San, it seems that Cousin Yushuang is quite afraid of you. How did you manage that?" Young Master Guo asked enviously.
"No, no, she's the young lady and I'm just a servant, it's more like I'm afraid of her," Lin Wanrong modestly replied, but thought to himself, under my spanking technique, even the most headstrong girl would succumb to me.
For some reason, he suddenly thought of the incident where he spanked the Eldest Miss the night before. He had spanked both of the Xiao sisters. After Second Miss was spanked, she obediently behaved without much reaction. But the elder sister's expression was peculiar, she was in pain for a while and then resumed her cold demeanor.
He gave it a thought, shook his head helplessly, and chuckled. Anyway, what's done was done. He would face whatever came his way. After all, he wasn't at a loss, so why should he be afraid? Laughing a few times, he left with Young Master Guo.
