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Finest Servant Chapter 397
🕑 Added 2023-08-21 15:46:51 +0000 UTCChapter 397 Seo Jang Geum's Invention?
"Big brother, what were you talking to Madam about?" Qiaoqiao and Luo Ning walked out, laughing and joking. They noticed that the face of Madam Xiao was flushed with a hint of displeasure as she flicked her sleeve and left. They had no idea what had happened, so they asked Lin Wanrong.
"Oh, it was nothing," Lord Lin said, his face full of righteousness, and he spoke seriously, "I was discussing an academic issue with my wife concerning the 'Dongxuanzi's Thirty-Six Scatter Hands.' It's very profound; I'll teach you when I have time."
Luo Ning snorted in disbelief, covering her lips, "Big brother, you're so good at talking nonsense, I don't believe you at all. Madam Xiao left in such a hurry; surely you've done something inappropriate that upset her. If you ask me, it might have something to do with the two young ladies from the Xiao family."
She was not entirely right, but not far from the truth. Who would have thought that the passionate and charming Miss Luo would be so astute? Lin Wanrong laughed and played dumb, grabbing Qiaoqiao with one hand and wrapping his other arm around Luo Ning, caressing her waist, and he said, "You sisters have been reunited, hiding in the room and whispering. Let me hear what you were talking about."
Qiaoqiao giggled and interjected, "I was listening to Sister Ning tell of your heroic deeds, big brother. How did you conquer her? Tell us about it. Seeing Sister Ning's radiant face, I think she must have tasted great sweetness already."
"You naughty girl," Luo Ning's cheeks turned peachy red, and she rushed to cover Qiaoqiao's little mouth. The laughter of the two women echoed throughout the courtyard. Watching the graceful figures of the two women frolic, Lin Wanrong felt a faint sense of peace in his heart. Life was short; how many times could one enjoy such warm moments? Contentment was the key.
The two women played for a while, finally stopping, panting and embracing. Luo Ning glanced around, sticking out her bright red tongue, making a face, and carelessly said, "I almost forgot, this is the Xiao residence. Qiaoqiao, have we been too presumptuous?"
The master of the Xiao family, Eldest Miss, had shyly retreated into her room, and the Madam had left in anger, leaving only the three of them in the courtyard. It felt odd, as though they were neither guests nor hosts. At this, Qiaoqiao fell silent, and the two of them waited for their big brother to speak.
Lin Wanrong waved his hand generously, smiling, "No worries, no worries, we're all family, soon to be related by marriage. Everyone, relax, that's how we'll feel close."
The girls didn't understand what he meant by "related by marriage." Luo Ning gave him a charming glance and softly said, "Big brother, I've asked Qiaoqiao earlier, the mansion the Emperor has rewarded is all ready. We can move in anytime. I think we should move sooner, to give Madam Xiao and Eldest Miss some peace, so as not to disturb them for too long."
It seemed that Ning'er didn't want to stay in the Xiao family any longer. But regarding Eldest Miss, he had just taken advantage of her; it wouldn't be right to just leave. Moreover, contractually, he was still part of the Xiao family, unable to leave.
"Qiaoqiao, my little darling, what do you think? Should we move or not?" Seeing Qiaoqiao's somewhat reluctant look, Lin Wanrong held her little hand, caressing it as he asked.
Qiaoqiao hesitated for a moment, whispering, "I heard it from big brother and Sister Ning. But since I came to the capital, Madam and Eldest Miss have treated me like a child or sister, with unparalleled warmth. I can't bear to leave like this. If there's a way for us all to never be apart, that would be best."
This wasn't really a problem. As long as Master Lin succeeded in his marriage proposal this time, becoming both a brother-in-law and a brother-in-law to the sisters, everything would be perfect, especially since the mansion bestowed by the Emperor was spacious.
Lin Wanrong gave a frivolous smile, and while Ning'er wasn't looking, he rubbed Miss Luo's tender little face. Luo Ning blushed all over, quickly dodging, her face flushed as she glanced at Qiaoqiao, shyly saying, "Big brother, don't tease people, Qiaoqiao is still here."
Master Lin smacked his lips and kissed Qiaoqiao's bright red little face, triumphantly saying, "Now it's even, neither of my two wives can be left out."
The two women blushed with joy, bowing their heads together. Lin Wanrong slapped Luo Ning's raised hips, leering with a smile, "Ning'er, where's your bold declaration? Have you discussed with Qiaoqiao about tonight—"
"Big brother—" Luo Ning cried out in alarm, her face burning hot, her eyes soft and tender, almost as if they could squeeze out water. She tightly held Qiaoqiao's little hand, her voice as fine as a mosquito, "As long as big brother likes it, and Qiaoqiao is willing, Ning'er can do anything, willing to do anything."
Qiaoqiao looked at Luo Ning in confusion, "Sister Ning, what are you talking about? What does big brother want you to do?"
Luo Ning lowered her head and whispered a few words in Qiaoqiao's ear. Qiaoqiao let out a cry of surprise, her face blushing to her ears, her little fists pattering on Lin Wanrong's chest, "Big brother, you're so bad. Sister Ning, how can you not control big brother, even aiding and abetting him like this?"
Luo Ning, seemingly gentle on the outside but passionate inside, took Qiaoqiao's little hand and comforted her, "Big brother is just such a wicked person, Sister, you know that. We three spouses are one, eating from the same pot, sleeping on the same bed, what can't we talk about, what can't we do? Besides, Qiaoqiao, what did big brother do to you that day in Jinling in my boudoir? Don't I know? Hee hee, there's even a sensual painting as evidence, you little girl, you're much more open than me."
Qiaoqiao let out a whimper, quickly covering her mouth, the two women's bodies heating up, unable to resist stealing a glance at Lin Wanrong, quickly turning their heads away.
The Talented Lady Luo, knew the big picture, recognized the essence, and Master Lin secretly sighed in his heart, ‘My Ning'er, not only is her figure and appearance top-notch, but even in procuring women for her husband, she is so dedicated and loyal, truly virtuous and lovable.’ He laughed and said, "Let's not rush to move, but occasionally spicing things up is necessary. Tonight, I will ask the Eldest Miss for a vacation. Let's live in a new house. There can't be too many people, just the three of us."
These words were spoken by The Talented Lady Luo, and she didn't expect them to come true so quickly. Seeing big brother winking at her with a lewd smile, Luo Ning's heart raced, her face burning, her body softening, unable to resist secretly holding his big hand, her soft little fingers scratching a few times, further arousing Master Lin's urgency. If it weren't for the wrong time and place, he would have publicly executed his grand plan of seduction.
Qiaoqiao saw Big Brother and Sister Ning begin to exchange affectionate glances right in front of her. She never expected that the usually timid Sister Ning would have such a charming side. Qiaoqiao's heart was startled for a moment, and suddenly she heard Ning'er whisper in her ear, "Qiaoqiao, naughty big brother said we will stay out tonight. Will you go?"
"Ah," Qiaoqiao panicked inside. Saying "yes" was not right, and "no" was even worse. Her face turned red as fire, and after pondering for a long time, she finally whimpered and buried her head in Ning'er's arms, not daring to lift it again.
Luo Ning, shy and coquettish, glanced at him with a myriad of emotions and gently patted Qiaoqiao's shoulder, "Sister, he is so wicked. Tonight, let's deal with him together. What do you say?"
Qiaoqiao softly hummed in agreement, not daring to speak. Lin Wanrong laughed heartily. This little girl was tricked and didn't even know it. Ning'er, this girl, had always been trying to emulate Sister An, truly possessing the potential of a fox spirit.
"Big brother, how will you thank me?" Seeing that the courtyard was quiet and no one was around, the charming fox spirit bit her red lips, her eyes flowing with emotion, and her face filled with spring feelings that could no longer be concealed. She whispered in his ear.
Is it bearable, or is it unbearable? Lord Lin gently caressed Ning'er's plump buttocks, from the tip of her buttocks to her slender leg crease. The soft feeling was heart-stirring, and he lewdly smiled, "Little darling, tonight we will practice a magical technique called 'Dongxuanzi's Thirty-Six Scatter Hands,' and there are illustrations too!"
Luo Ning's body was numb, and she collapsed softly into his arms with Qiaoqiao, her small mouth exhaling fragrances like orchids and musk, tempting the heart. Qiaoqiao, huddled with her in big brother's arms, felt her heart was about to jump out.
With two beauties in his arms, was there anything more joyful in the world? Lord Lin slowly enjoyed the moment. These two women, one charming and the other shy, had different tastes. Touching and grabbing were inevitable, but with the example of Eldest Miss, he dared not go too far for the time being.
With Luo Ning's cooperation, a "happy" life was imminent. Although Lord Lin was itching inside, he knew that haste makes waste. He forcibly gathered his mind, kissed Qiaoqiao's face, and smiled, "By the way, Qiaoqiao, I heard that during the days I was away, Seo Jang Geum got along well with you. Is that true?"
In front of Sister Ning'er, being frivolously teased by big brother, Qiaoqiao was panting and quickly covered her half-unbuttoned little cotton jacket. She nodded and shyly said, "The day after you left, Sister Jang Geum came to visit the mansion. We chatted for a while, and she taught me many Goryeo dishes, such as cold noodles, kimchi, and soju. I made some and was waiting for you to taste them."
Soju? Lord Lin scoffed at the mention of soju. Was it even wine? As bland as water, drinking ten bottles wouldn't even intoxicate a cat. It was far from the taste of Great Hua. However, the cold noodles and kimchi could be used as a gimmick to enhance the fame of the restaurant.
"Did she teach you how to make medicinal meals?" Speaking of serious matters, Qiaoqiao's shyness lessened. Lin Wanrong smiled, "That's her specialty, very famous in the Goryeo royal family. I heard that the Goryeo king can't sleep without eating medicinal meals."
Qiaoqiao looked at him with a surprised delight, "Big brother, did Sister Jang Geum even tell you about this? She said the medicinal dishes come from Great Hua's nourishing diet and possess various effects such as nourishing the Yin and moisturizing the lungs, enriching the blood and invigorating the spleen, and fortifying Yang and nourishing the kidneys. Their effects are incredibly magical, and now she is perfecting the method of medicinal dishes, intending to teach me in a few days."
‘What kind of medicinal dishes could be so magical, even being able to fortify Yang and nourish the kidneys? It can't be tiger, deer, or bear tendons, can it?’ Lin Wanrong chuckled, pleased to see Qiaoqiao showing interest in this area. He thought it best to let her interact with Seo Jang Geum on this. If she could bring the eight major cuisines of our great Hua to Goryeo, the merit of this cultural invasion would fall on Qiaoqiao.
"What about Eldest Miss? Is Eldest Miss also going to learn about medicinal dishes? How is she getting along so well with Seo Jang Geum?" Lin Wanrong inquired further.
"What do you mean 'getting along so well'? If Eldest Miss hears that, she'll never forgive you." Qiaoqiao giggled louder, "Eldest Miss is working on something serious. Sister Jang Geum said that she could help the Xiao family open a cloth store in Goryeo, as Goryeo girls are more beauty-conscious. If the Xiao family can open a store there, it will surely find a huge market."
No wonder, given Eldest Miss's temperament, the challenge of opening a shop abroad was indeed an extremely exciting challenge and absolutely irresistible. Seo Jang Geum must have understood Eldest Miss's mindset and intentionally catered to her tastes. Moreover, once the Xiao family established a shop in Goryeo, Lin Wanrong would never stand idly by if Dongyin wanted to take any action against Goryeo. Truly, it was a brilliant idea.
"Not only that, Sister Jang Geum also gave us several nice things. Not only I and Eldest Miss, but even Madam was extremely pleased. Before you came back today, we went to Sister Jang Geum's place to try them." Qiaoqiao took out a small bag from her bosom, fetched two small boxes, and joyfully handed them to Lin Wanrong, "Big brother, take a look, do you recognize this?"
What could have made Qiaoqiao and Eldest Miss so delighted and even attracted the mature and wise Madam? Lin Wanrong was deeply curious as he slowly opened the first small box, inside of which was a tiny amount of transparent liquid with a faint fragrance. Lord Lin looked up and down, left and right, but couldn't figure out what it was.
"You can't recognize it even with your broad knowledge, big brother?" Qiaoqiao teased, grabbing Luo Ning, "Sister Ning'er, please help, let me demonstrate for big brother."
Luo Ning also didn't recognize what it was, but seeing Qiaoqiao acting mysteriously, she leaned over with a smile, "Qiaoqiao, what are you going to do?"
Qiaoqiao cooed, "Never mind, I assure you it will be a pleasant surprise, and you'll soon fall in love with this thing. Close your eyes first!"
Luo Ning obediently closed her eyes, and Qiaoqiao took a soft brush from the small box's lid, dipped it into the transparent liquid, and applied it a few times to Luo Ning's long eyelashes. Strangely enough, the liquid caused her long eyelashes to curl upwards slightly, forming a beautiful arc, and along with her charming expression, she looked even more enchanting.
"Done!" Qiaoqiao clapped her hands with a smile, carefully putting the soft brush back into the box. Luo Ning slowly opened her eyes, her long, curved eyelashes trembling slightly, adding a seductive charm to her look.
"Mascara?!" Lin Wanrong could no longer conceal the astonishment in his heart and cried out loud.
"So, big brother knew about it." Qiaoqiao looked at him joyfully, "That's right, this is mascara. Sister Jang Geum said it could make our eyes look brighter and more charming. Seeing Sister Ning'er today, it's indeed true."
Luo Ning suddenly grabbed Qiaoqiao's little hand, "Dear sister, is this really something Miss Seo Jang Geum gave you? It's amazing! I also want to buy some from Miss Seo. Oh, what's the other thing?"
Qiaoqiao opened the second small box, revealing some faint grey powder that shimmered slightly. She took a soft brush, absorbed some of it, and gently spread it on Luo Ning's eyelids. A soft and charming glow appeared, making Luo Ning even more attractive.
"Eyeshadow, this is eyeshadow." Lin Wanrong was utterly astonished, finding it hard to believe. Mascara and eyeshadow, common makeup items used by women in his previous life, how could they appear in Seo Jang Geum's hands? Were these inventions of hers? It was extraordinary, on par with his own perfume! No wonder even Madam Xiao was fascinated by them; there wasn't a woman in the world who wouldn't like them.
"So big brother recognizes both of them, that's great!" Qiaoqiao clapped her hands and laughed, "Sister Jang Geum said that these two items are private belongings of us women, and only two people in the world know their names. I said that big brother would surely recognize them, and I guessed right."
Lin Wanrong looked astonished, "Qiaoqiao, are these given to you by Seo Jang Geum? Did she make this mascara and eyeshadow?"
Qiaoqiao shook her head, "Sister Jang Geum didn't mention that, and we liked them so much that we forgot to ask at the moment. But they must be from Goryeo. Big brother, if you want to know, I'll ask her next time."
That girl Seo Jang Geum, astonishingly, had this up her sleeve. If these two items were promoted, the profit would surely be no less than that of perfume. But why hadn't he heard of them before? Were they operated by the royal family of Goryeo? He thought about it and shook his head again. If they were managed by the Goryeo royal family, they would have been known in the Central Plains long ago. Beauty-loving women like Madam Xiao and Eldest Miss would not have been unaware of them. It seemed that the secret still lay with Seo Jang Geum.
Indeed, just as Qiaoqiao had described, Luo Ning became enamored with these two items in the blink of an eye. Her interest in visiting Goryeo grew even more intense, and even the mischievous little Qiaoqiao was filled with curiosity about Goryeo, showing a strong inclination to go along. Seo Jang Geum's charm was not to be underestimated.
After chatting casually with the two young ladies, Lin Wanrong's mind was preoccupied with the matter of proposing marriage to Madam Xiao. He could only marry one between Eldest Miss and Second Miss, a decision that was greatly perplexing.
Thinking it over and over without reaching a conclusion, he decided to leave the matter aside for now. Mounting his prized horse, he quickly galloped toward the outskirts of the city. After a short while, he arrived at the camp of General Li Tai's army, where Du Xiuyuan had already received the news and came out to welcome him.
"Brother Du, how have you handled the matter I entrusted to you before going to Shandong?" Lin Wanrong dismounted, handing the reins to Xu Zhen, who was curiously stroking the horse's blood-red mane, and laughed, "Go on, take it for a stroll."
Xu Zhen was ecstatic, so thrilled that he didn't even have time to express his thanks. He mounted the horse, spurred the reins, and the horse let out a long neigh before galloping away.
"General Lin, I was just about to report to you," Du Xiuyuan smiled, "Those northern nomads, there has been some movement."
