Lin Wanrong sat bored in the well, with some concerns for Miss Xiao in his heart. At the moment, he had no better solution but to wait.
Since he was bored, he thought of finding something to pass the time. Searching through his belongings, he found a few silver pieces and a spring palace painting album.
Taking out the album, under the faint moonlight, he carefully examined it. The figures in the small booklet were subtly depicted, their shadows faint in the moonlight, yet vivid and lifelike, sparking imaginative thoughts.
Amused by the variety in the paintings, he thought that the artist must have painted them while indulging in some intimate activities. Too realistic, he couldn't help but smirk, contemplating trying it out with Qiaoqiao in the future. While others read sacred books by moonlight, he indulged in adult literature, reaching a rather lascivious state of mind.
Lost in his enjoyment, a fragrant breeze swept by, and a white figure descended into the well, smiling at him.
"Miss Xiao, is that you?" Lin Wanrong rejoiced. Another skilled person had come; escaping today would be even more challenging. Puzzled, he asked, "How did you know I was here?"
Xiao Qingxuan smiled and said, "Miss Qin Xian'er didn't treat you badly. She risked her life to save you; you should repay her properly."
"Did you see it all?" Lin Wanrong asked.
Xiao Qingxuan nodded, "I've been here for a while. Seeing you trapped in that room, I wanted to check on you, but someone beat me to it."
Knowing she was referring to Qin Xian'er, he nodded and said with a smile, "Miss Qin treated me well, and Miss Xiao is not bad either. I always feel I am too handsome; it's a big trouble."
Having spent a lot of time together, Xiao Qingxuan was used to his self-praise. Dismissing it, she said, "I'm not specifically here for you. The evil deeds of the White Lotus Cult must be stopped."
"I know. You're just here coincidentally," Lin Wanrong smirked. "Miss Xiao treats me well too. I always feel that being too handsome is a problem."
Xiao Qingxuan, having spent quite some time with him, ignored his bragging, saying, "I'm not here just for you. The White Lotus Cult is wicked, and they must be dealt with."
"I understand. You're here incidentally," Lin Wanrong chuckled. "This Miss Xiao is not bad either. I always feel that being too handsome is a big trouble."
As they enjoyed their conversation, Xiao Qingxuan noticed the painting album in his hand and asked, "What are you studying?"
Lin Wanrong, with a strange expression, said, "I'm conducting some research."
"Research? What kind of research?" Curious about his eccentric interests, Xiao Qingxuan asked, "Can you show me?"
With a mischievous smile, Lin Wanrong replied, "I can show you, but don't blame me later."
Puzzled, Xiao Qingxuan asked, "Blame you for what?"
He, with a sly grin, said, "I'm only like this with you. I'm straightforward with others."
This brought joy to her heart. Lin Wanrong's sweet words and flirtations were something she had become accustomed to. Trying to change the subject, she asked, "What kind of research is it?"
Lin Wanrong, with a carefree smile, said, "I'm studying the ways of the world, exploring the natural order. What's wrong with that?"
While Xiao Qingxuan found his explanation amusing, her attention turned to the album in his hands. Blushing, she commented, "You, this person, are a bit naughty. Looking at these things and lying to me about research?"
Lin Wanrong smirked, "This is a matter between husband and wife, a part of the natural order. I'm studying the ways of the world; what's wrong with that?"
As he was engrossed in his amusement, a fragrant wind blew, and a white figure descended into the well, smiling at him.
"Miss Xiao, is it you?" Lin Wanrong was delighted. Having just dealt with one skilled individual, now another had arrived. Perplexed, he asked, "How did you know I was here?"
Xiao Qingxuan smiled, "That Qin Xian'er is not bad to you. She risked her life to save you; you should repay her properly."
"Did you see it all?" Lin Wanrong asked.
Xiao Qingxuan nodded, "I've been here for a while. Seeing you trapped in that room, I wanted to check on you, but someone beat me to it."
Knowing she was referring to Qin Xian'er, he nodded and said with a smile, "Miss Qin treated me well, and Miss Xiao is not bad either. I always feel I am too handsome; it's a big trouble."
Having spent a lot of time together, Xiao Qingxuan was used to
his self-praise. Dismissing it, she said, "I'm not specifically here for you. The evil deeds of the White Lotus Cult must be stopped."
"I know. You're just here coincidentally," Lin Wanrong smirked. "Miss Xiao treats me well too. I always feel that being too handsome is a problem."
Xiao Qingxuan, having spent quite some time with him, ignored his bragging, saying, "I'm not here just for you. The White Lotus Cult is wicked, and they must be dealt with."
"I understand. You're here incidentally," Lin Wanrong chuckled. "This Miss Xiao is not bad either. I always feel that being too handsome is a big trouble."
As they enjoyed their conversation, Xiao Qingxuan noticed the painting album in his hand and asked, "What are you studying?"
Lin Wanrong, with a strange expression, said, "I'm conducting some research."
"Research? What kind of research?" Curious about his eccentric interests, Xiao Qingxuan asked, "Can you show me?"
With a mischievous smile, Lin Wanrong replied, "I can show you, but don't blame me later."
Puzzled, Xiao Qingxuan asked, "Blame you for what?"
He, with a sly grin, said, "I'm only like this with you. I'm straightforward with others."
This brought joy to her heart. Lin Wanrong's sweet words and flirtations were something she had become accustomed to. Trying to change the subject, she asked, "What kind of research is it?"
Lin Wanrong, with a carefree smile, said, "I'm studying the ways of the world, exploring the natural order. What's wrong with that?"
While Xiao Qingxuan found his explanation amusing, her attention turned to the album in his hands. Blushing, she commented, "You, this person, are a bit naughty. Looking at these things and lying to me about research?"
Lin Wanrong smirked, "This is a matter between husband and wife, a part of the natural order. I'm studying the ways of the world; what's wrong with that?"