Lady's underwear

Early the next morning, before Luo Min's official sedan arrived, Dong Qingshan and Luo Yuan, the two youngsters, came first. Lin Wanrong warmly received them in the Xiao family's reception room. In the Xiao family, Lin Wanrong's status was soaring, giving him a faint feeling of becoming the master, which was quite delightful.

"Big brother—" Dong Qingshan's face was excited, tightly grabbing Lin Wanrong's hand and saying, "Last night, we took action."

Lin Wanrong glanced at Luo Yuan, who appeared both afraid and excited. His originally fair face was now flushed. Lin Wanrong chuckled, "Little Luo, what happened? Did you accidentally use your sister's rouge?"

Luo Yuan, feeling embarrassed, said, "Big brother, I don't know what happened. Maybe I got too excited last night. When I woke up this morning, I found myself like this."

Lin Wanrong understood his situation. Luo Yuan, who used to be constrained by rituals due to his study of classic literature, had engaged in actions last night that went against the principles of the sages. It was a mixture of excitement and fear.

Qingshan and Luo Yuan, seeing Lin Wanrong's calm reaction instead of the expected surprise, were somewhat surprised. Qingshan asked, "Big brother, do you already know about this?"

Lin Wanrong grinned, "You kid, you should have been more discreet. What if your sister finds out? It might scare her."

Qingshan, feeling embarrassed, scratched his head, saying, "I was too carried away and forgot to be discreet. By the way, big brother, I heard that Sister was left overnight in the mansion by the young miss. I wonder if they have gotten up by now?"

Lin Wanrong nodded, "They should have. Qingshan, you did well yesterday. I saw it all. Luo Yuan, I didn't expect you to be quite ruthless once you got started."

Luo Yuan chuckled, "Big brother, I was a bit scared at first. But when Qingshan and Beidou pushed me forward in the middle, I took a few steps and saw blood. Instead of being scared, I found it interesting. Big brother, let me tell you, yesterday, I personally—" He looked around mysteriously, then gestured at his neck.

Lin Wanrong sighed deeply. This Luo Yuan was a bit mischievous, but Qingshan was used to fighting. To them, such actions were almost routine.

Qingshan laughed, "I've endured these brats for quite some time. Two days ago, I heard that they were planning to cross into the south of the city with over a hundred men. Luo Yuan suggested that we should give them a beating. Last night, we ambushed them in Guaima Alley, catching them off guard. It was a satisfying fight."

Lin Wanrong asked, "Luo Yuan, now that it's officially a war with the Black Dragon Society, and Hongxing's strength has been exposed, what are your plans?"

Luo Yuan nodded, "Big brother, I investigated. Many of the people we defeated last night were key members of the Black Dragon Society. They suffered heavy losses this time, and retaliation won't be easy. Although our strength is still inferior to theirs, the gap has narrowed. Moreover, our reputation has greatly increased after yesterday's battle. The expansion of our influence is imminent. Besides, there's another piece of favorable news for us."

"What news?" Lin Wanrong inquired.

Luo Yuan excitedly said, "This morning, the Prefect of Jinling issued an order. Due to the rampant banditry, the city's defenses will be doubled during the evenings, especially in remote areas. There will also be curfews in certain key locations."

Lin Wanrong responded with an "Oh." On the surface, this order seemed to target the bandits, but anyone with discerning eyes could see the underlying intentions. It was practically assisting Hongxing, allowing them to rapidly expand their strength and compete with the Black Dragon Society.

The Prefect of Jinling was none other than Hou Yuebai, the father of the talented scholar Houbai. It was clear that Luo Min had manipulated the situation behind the scenes.

Seeing Luo Yuan eager to try, Lin Wanrong solemnly warned, "Little brother, although they won't come openly, they might still make covert moves. You need to be cautious."

Luo Yuan nodded, "Big brother, we've considered these issues. The southern part of the city is under our watchful eyes, and if they step forward, we will know. Moreover, the focus is on the taverns. Our core brothers are nearby, and not hiding it from you, big brother—I've privately arranged a few bodyguards from my father. They will guard the tavern. These bodyguards are extraordinary; they were personally selected by the emperor to protect my father when he left the capital. Their martial arts skills are outstanding."

Lin Wanrong had witnessed Luo Min's personal bodyguards' skills last night. Even when facing experts from the White Lotus Cult, they held their ground. Learning that these guards were selected by the emperor himself added a new layer of understanding. Luo Min was indeed trusted by the Great Emperor. Regarding Luo Yuan's use of the term "privately," Lin Wanrong couldn't help but smirk. It was clear that Luo Min had intentionally arranged these helpers, and Luo Yuan, as his son, was kept in the dark. Nevertheless, having such a supportive father was truly a blessing.

With such strong assistance, Lin Wanrong felt relieved. What pleased him even more was that Luo Yuan's thinking had become more mature, making him trustworthy when paired with Dong Qingshan.

After bidding farewell to Dong Qingshan and Luo Yuan, Lin Wanrong encountered the young miss in the courtyard, holding hands with Qiaocui, engaged in conversation. Both of them had equally beautiful faces, resembling two lotus flowers blossoming side by side. However, while the young miss radiated joy, Qiaocui seemed somewhat absent-minded, lost in her own thoughts.

"Qiaocui—" Lin Wanrong hurriedly approached.

"Big brother—" The gloom on Qiaocui's face disappeared in an instant. She exclaimed with joy, "Were you waiting for me here?"

Lin Wanrong held her small hand, boldly saying, "Of course."

The young miss smiled and said, "Qiaocui, you should come over more often. The two of us can have heart-to-heart talks like sisters."

Qiaocui nodded, "Sister Yuru, I will come in the future." Although Qiaocui forced a smile, a hint of hidden sadness could be seen. It was unclear what was on her mind, but the young miss seemed carefree. Lin Wanrong thought, that cheeky girl, Xiao Yuru, must have played some trick on my Qiaocui.

Luo Min sent a carriage to invite Lin Wanrong, accompanied by the same guard he had seen the previous day. With Qiaocui's matter on his mind, Lin Wanrong brought her into the carriage, asking the driver to take a detour through "Shiwei for Bliss."

As Qiaocui sat in the carriage, she looked at Lin Wanrong attentively. Her eyes were filled with infinite love but also contained a tinge of sorrow.

Lin Wanrong didn't pay much attention to

 her thoughts. Instead, he lightly patted Qiaocui's backside, saying, "Little girl, did you ignore my words?"

Qiaocui, both delighted and embarrassed, responded with an "Ah," lowering her head shyly and saying, "Big brother, you are so bad. How could I ignore your words?"

"Don't deny it." Lin Wanrong teased, "Ever since we left the young miss's place, you've been full of worries. It must be her poisoning your mind against me. Didn't I tell you before? You should listen to her words in reverse. If she says I'm bad, that means I'm exceptionally good."

Qiaocui chuckled, "Big brother, Sister Yuru said you are very kind. If I reverse—"

"Even such a wicked girl like her praises me, then I must be truly outstanding." Lin Wanrong shamelessly claimed.

Qiaocui, with a smile, said, "Big brother, Sister Yuru speaks highly of you. She told me a lot about your deeds, such as inventing perfumes and soaps, and going through hardships together with her, saving her life. She is very grateful to you."

Knowing Qiaocui wouldn't lie, Lin Wanrong found it strange. Could it be that the young miss said those things? Yesterday, a small joke led to her using a whip and a cane on him. How could she be praising him so highly in front of Qiaocui? Could it be that I misjudged her?

"Qiaocui, I've told you all these things before. Does she need to repeat them?" Lin Wanrong said.

"It's not just that." Qiaocui blushed and said, "The young miss also gave me some things. She said—"

Lin Wanrong noticed that Qiaocui was holding a small package in her hand, weighing only a few liangs and revealing a lace edge.

He was extremely familiar with this item. It was his outstanding contribution to the women of Dahua—the bra.

Oh no, why didn't I think of giving Qiaocui a few pieces earlier? That was a big mistake. To think that the first time she wore underwear was seen by Xiao Yuru, it's such a failure. Lin Wanrong lamented. This kind of mistake must not be repeated. In the future, I'll give a hundred sets each to Qingxuan and Yushuang, changing their underwear whenever I feel like it.

"Qiaocui, have you worn it?" Lin Wanrong swallowed his saliva. In his mind, a vivid image of Qiaocui wearing underwear appeared, making him unconsciously hold her tightly.

Qiaocui, blushing all over, said with a shy smile, "No."

Lin Wanrong heaved a sigh of relief. Fortunately, fortunately, my Qiaocui didn't let that Xiao Yuru take advantage of her. He laughed heartily and, considering the skilled guard accompanying them outside, couldn't be too extravagant in his actions. He could only reluctantly embrace Qiaocui, giving her a light pinch and rub. Thinking about it, next time, I should ask Luo Min to send a blind, deaf, and mute driver. This way, it won't hinder me from handling "important matters." Seeing Qiaocui's slightly red cheeks, Lin Wanrong couldn't help but say, "Qiaocui, how did you know to come to me?"

Qiaocui gently nestled in Lin Wanrong's arms, whispering, "Big brother, do you ever wish you didn't have me?"

"How could that be?" Lin Wanrong was puzzled. "You are my little treasure; I will certainly cherish you."

"But Sister Yuru said you already have a wife named Qingxuan. She even said she is your concubine," Qiaocui finally couldn't hold back her tears, which streamed down her face.