Qingyun's Love: Tiger Boy Falls in Love with a Pretty Lawyer

Ran Mo calmed herself down and told Qing Sheng in a slightly melancholy voice that since she had only her mother and Wei Hua at home since she was a child, she was often bullied by those bad boys and was afraid to even go to the bathhouse.

This was also the reason why he saw her wandering outside that day and didn't come in. If Qingsheng came in now, she would really feel at a loss.

Qingsheng could understand what he said. But he was clearly different from the others, who had ulterior motives. He wanted to help Ranmo face the issue of bathing with dignity. He could even accompany Ranmo to a large bathhouse to see who dared to say or do anything rash.

Ran Mo groaned inwardly. Why was this guy so stubborn? She added that, precisely because she had never exposed herself to outsiders, she would feel shy and uncomfortable if she were to be honest with Qing Sheng right now.

Qingsheng was intrigued by this. They were both men, so what was there to be afraid of? Sooner or later, they would have to be honest. It was better to meet sooner than later, and it was better to meet now than later. He just wanted to see what kind of good looks lay beneath Ranmo's handsome appearance.

Besides, he didn't see it for free, he also showed it to her, so it couldn't be fair to both of them.

Ran Moxin wondered when his debating skills had gotten so good. Qingsheng didn't want to talk any more and was determined to cross the Chu River and Han River.

Helpless, Ran Mo could only use her trump card. She stopped him with a shout and told Qing Sheng that because of her nervousness, her body had a small reaction, the kind that boys often have. If he didn't mind the embarrassment, he could just come at her.

Hearing this reason, Qingsheng threw his head back and laughed. He said, "That's even better. I think I feel the same way. Let's have a competition."

Ran Mo was heartbroken. This time, she cried to Qing Sheng, "Have you forgotten what I told you? You should always consult the other person and consider their dignity. If you can't even keep this promise, how can I get along with you in the future?"

Ranmo's words were soft, but they carried a lot of weight. Qingsheng stopped in his tracks. He couldn't understand why Ranmo was so stubborn, but no matter what, he couldn't be someone who broke his promises and disrespected others.

Qingsheng then comforted Ranmo for a few words, then returned to the pool to wash. He then stood up, dried himself, and changed into clean clothes. After saying hello to Ranmo, he left first.

Ranmo quickly washed and changed his clothes, packed up, and returned to his previous room. However, he didn't see Qingsheng.

She sat at the table, gathering her thoughts. She felt a little distraught. She felt refreshed after washing, but thinking back on the little "disaster" she had just escaped, she didn't feel the slightest sense of relief. Instead, she felt that life was truly exhausting.

This kind of incomprehensible situation is the most frightening thing in life. She couldn't bathe and use the restroom with Qingsheng openly like a boy, nor could she openly have a relationship with him as his daughter. Is there anything more tangled and boring than this?

Even though Qingsheng didn't say it, he couldn't help but feel a sense of loss, perhaps even thinking she was a bit weird. This was also what she feared the most. She had suffered so much because of being treated as a weirdo by others that she didn't even have any friends.

Looking at the servant's affectionate attitude towards Qingsheng just now, if one day a young man with both talent and appearance really appears and becomes a good friend of Qingsheng who can talk about anything, I wonder if she will be ignored?

While she was lost in thought, Qingsheng came back. He smiled at her and said he would take her to the living room for dinner and to meet his family.

On the way, he told Ranmo that the current mistress of the household was his brother's biological mother, and his two younger sisters were born to his aunt. They were all nice people, so he didn't need to be polite when he saw them later.

Ran Mo agreed, but he was still a little nervous. After all, it was his first time visiting such a wealthy family, and although he knew some simple etiquette, he was still afraid of any awkward situations.

Arriving at the hall, I saw four or five people seated there. Sitting in the center was a woman dressed in silk and satin, with a kind face. She must be the mistress. Next to her sat a younger woman, beautiful in appearance, with a slightly sharp expression. She was also dressed in a more colorful manner, with jewels and jade swaying in her hair. I guess she was the concubine.

There were two young girls sitting at the bottom. One was clever and intelligent, the other gentle and graceful. Ranmo felt that they looked familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had seen them. The brother that Qingsheng had mentioned was not sitting there.

Qingsheng introduced himself first, and Ranmo stepped forward and bowed. The mistress smiled and said, "No need to be so formal. You and Qingsheng have a good relationship, and you are young, so just treat this place as your own home."

The aunt looked at her and nodded without saying anything. The two girls seemed to be quite familiar with her and smiled back at her.

The mistress asked Ranmo some questions about his family life, and Ranmo answered them one by one. Then, everyone went to the back hall for dinner. The meal was a feast, with both traditional, light-tasting home-cooked dishes and the popular Western Region beef and mutton feasts.

Ran Mo didn't have a big appetite and she had just arrived here. Although the host repeatedly asked her to eat more, she also tried her best to be elegant and polite.

After dinner, everyone chatted for a while. Qingsheng told his mistress that Ranmo was still a lawyer. Ranmo waved his hand modestly, saying that he only knew a little bit.

The aunt seemed to be interested after hearing this and said she wanted to test Ranmo to see how she answered.

Ranmo didn't refuse; she was quite confident in her knowledge of the law. Qingsheng felt a little uneasy. He knew his aunt's temperament. While she was testing Ranmo, she was probably asking about her own inner thoughts.

The aunt recounted the story. She said the master of a certain wealthy family was a kind but somewhat unfaithful man. He had some affairs, but he also frequently gifted his beloved with silver, jewelry, and even a mansion. She wondered, was this in accordance with etiquette and the law?

The mistress glanced at the concubine, her expression slightly complicated. The concubine pretended not to notice.

Ranmo pondered for a moment. According to modern law, a husband and wife share ownership and management of common family property. A gift of property to another person without the other's consent would be deemed an invalid disposition. But in today's world, would that still work?

I remembered that principle again: theory must be integrated with local practice. The head of a wealthy family in Dayue Country is the head of the household. He has the final say on everything, including how the family spends its wealth. Other family members probably can't interfere. Even if they feel it's unfair, they can't change the status quo.

Thinking of this, she said with more confidence, "If the master of this family is in charge of the family power, according to current laws, he has the right to dispose of all property. If the family members feel that it is inappropriate, they can communicate and discuss it with the master."

"So, this law is not entirely inhumane. If the master insists on having his own way, is there any proper solution?" The concubine said with a slightly gloomy expression.

Ran Mo was a bit stumped. He couldn't tell her to file a lawsuit against the government for invalidation. He could only reply, "According to current laws, there's no adequate and effective way to prevent this..."

The concubine interrupted her and said, "Sir, you are wrong. As far as I know, the government has set up a new department to deal with such disputes. It is not impossible to solve them. Of course, I just happened to hear it from the big lawyers in the city."

Ran Mo was stunned. He had never heard of this before. He was so ignorant.

The mistress interrupted at this time and said, "Don't worry about the young master. If you feel something is unfair, either endure it or think of other means yourself." After saying this, she gave the concubine a cold look.

Qingsheng chimed in, "Yes, that new government office Auntie mentioned is only for those above the rank of Lord to handle internal affairs. Ordinary people have no access. Furthermore, I heard that the office hasn't been very effective since it was first put into operation, so it's effectively a mere formality. Ultimately, they're just following the old laws."

Ranmo was grateful to the mistress and Qingsheng for helping her out. She also realized that her vision was too narrow before, and she didn't understand many things. She needed to broaden her knowledge and be more cautious when speaking.

Qingsheng said he was a little tired and asked if he could go back to his room to rest. The mistress dismissed everyone. She specifically told Ranmo to stay a few more days and asked Qingsheng to take her out for a walk.

Ran Mo thanked him, greeted the others, and then followed Qing Sheng back to his room.

Qingsheng was afraid that she was embarrassed, so he comforted her by saying that the concubine was a bit blunt in her words, but she was kind and she shouldn't take it to heart.

Ran Mo smiled and said, "Being a lawyer means facing all kinds of bizarre things every day. If you can't even endure this kind of psychological endurance, then you'd better not do it." The new department that Auntie mentioned really gave her a wake-up call.

Seeing that she was fine, Qingsheng felt relieved.