Chapter 201: Chapter 139: The Saintess Wants to Be Wicked Together

Second day, noon.

"Mr. You, the Saintess invites you to join her for luncheon."

Yo Meng gracefully bowed, her voice like smooth honey.

You Su shook his head while opening his eyes, recalling everything before he got drunk. Fortunately, he held his liquor well and didn’t do anything out of line.

That Flower Wine was truly a rare quality brew; even after a hangover, it didn’t leave him feeling dizzy, but rather allowed him to quickly regain clarity.

"I was drunk last night. Who brought me back?"

"My sister and I did." Yo Meng respectfully replied.

You Su stood up. The dark robe on him was made of expensive silk, smooth like flowing water, now draping askew and revealing a solid chest. Yo Meng glanced at it, her charming face blushing as she quickly lowered her head, not daring to look further.

At this moment, You Su’s stomach inconveniently rumbled. Having slept till noon, he was also quite hungry.

"What if I say I’m unwell and prefer to eat a bit in my chamber myself?"

"The Saintess would likely feel guilty for some time."

You Su sighed lightly and said:

"Then, please lead the way, Miss Yo Meng."

Yo Meng lifted her head, smiling sweetly, "There’s no rush, Mr. You, you haven’t freshened up yet. Yo Long has prepared everything, please follow me."

You Su quickly left after freshening up and arranging his clothes, not daring to make the host wait too long.

Similarly dressed in a black brocade dress, Ji Xueruo was also outside her chamber, watching the young man’s hurried silhouette from afar, a hint of doubt arising in her heart.

But she didn’t go after You Su to question him, as she had her own urgent appointment to attend.

Generally uninterested in makeup, Ji Xueruo wore a light touch today, radiant beyond compare.

Because the one who invited her to the feast was the sole heir of Jade Ring Pool’s Patriarch, Yu Mingzhen.

...

When You Su arrived at the Little Pool Palace once more, he finally understood that this palace was the exclusive domain of the Saintess, a sacred place of Jade Ring Pool which could not be entered without permission.

In the same reception hall from last night, Yudie had been waiting for quite some time. Her eyes looked at the one arriving in the dark robe like flowers blooming on the branches.

"The Saintess has been waiting for a long time." You Su respectfully saluted.

"Mr. You, please take a seat. It was Yudie’s fondness for alcohol last night that caused you to oversleep, so waiting a bit longer on my part is only right."

You Su sat down and chuckled awkwardly, "I didn’t expect that in persuading the Saintess to drink less, I’d be the first to get drunk. It was indeed a shame for me."

Yudie covered her mouth, laughing lightly, "Mr. You fell for my trap. To drink two whole pots of Flower Fairy Drunk on the first try is already quite impressive."

"A trap?"

Could it be that what Yudie drank last night wasn’t alcohol at all? Yet when they clinked glasses later, You Su distinctly smelled the alcohol on her.

"Though called Immortal Brew, it is still alcohol. Mr. You might have cultivation, but it was your first time drinking it, whereas I’ve spent countless days and nights accompanied by it as a common person. Few in Jade Ring Pool can outdrink me with Flower Fairy Drunk, so there’s no shame in losing to me, Mr. You."

Only then did You Su realize that the wine from last night was exceptionally smooth, so even a common person could easily drink it. Long drinking would naturally lead to alcohol tolerance, which wasn’t unusual. He hadn’t expected that an eighteen-year-old girl without cultivation would have grown up practically soaking in alcohol.

"Draw your blade to cut the water, it flows even longer; try to relieve sorrow with alcohol, it only deepens the grief. The Saintess is still young; consuming less alcohol would be better."

"Mr. You, like other men, loves to preach, doesn’t he?"

You Su was a bit embarrassed upon hearing this. The Saint once said that men have two great hobbies, one of which is persuading courtesans to reform their ways. Though said in jest, it also implies that men often see themselves as superior and love to point out others’ choices.

"I was speaking thoughtlessly, consider it nonsense from You Su, Saintess."

Yudie had no intention of embarrassing You Su, and she laughed again, saying:

"No, though I never listen to the Patriarchs’ teachings, you are different, Mr. You. What you say, Yudie will heed."

You Su was puzzled, suppressing any surprise, waiting for Yudie to continue.

"Their teachings help me less than a cup of wine; but you, Mr. You, help me far more than a cup of wine. The ups and downs of the story from last night, I quite liked it, as if I experienced it myself. Though I wasn’t drunk last night, I was utterly intoxicated by the spirit of it. To show my gratitude, I offer you a toast, Mr. You."

As she spoke, she pushed aside the delicate jade-hued wine cup beside her, calling out:

"Mr. You advised me to drink less alcohol, so let’s replace our drinks with silverberry juice."

The surrounding maids responded affirmatively and proceeded to replace their wine cups.

You Su was slightly taken aback, surprised that such a brief story alone made the Saintess so enthralled, and replied:

"The Saintess’s words are too much; there’s no need for such."

"Mr. You is not a fish in the water, how can he understand the joy of the fish?" Yudie gazed at the spirit fish on the platter, resigned to its fate.

"Saintess, it’s just a trade." You Su reminded sternly.

Given his nature, how things unfolded last night was quite unexpected. Reflecting on it, he found it almost unbelievable.

"Indeed, it’s a trade." Yudie raised her eyes, her gaze clear, seemingly unbothered by You Su’s deliberate move to draw a clear boundary, continuing, "Now it’s my turn to reciprocate. If Mr. You has questions, feel free to ask."

Upon hearing this, You Su pondered for a while. He had countless questions about the mysterious Jade Ring Pool, but when faced with the opportunity to ask from the start, he suddenly was unsure where to begin.

"May I ask the Saintess... why does Jade Ring Pool avoid the world?"