Behind a screen, the enchanting silhouette of Miss Cailing could be vaguely seen.

Even if You Su were blind, he should understand what this so-called ’sweet water’ refers to.

You Su reached out to take the jade cup, and Miss Cailing, intentionally or unintentionally, let her fingertips brush against his.

If it were any other man in this Xiao Xiang Pavilion, at this moment they would be seduced into tilting their necks back to drink the sweet water in the cup, and might even ask Miss Cailing for another cup.

Unfortunately, You Su does not enjoy drinking someone’s bath water; this is not the Lotus Pool on Lotus Peak.

You Su lifted the cup and lightly sniffed, his nostrils filled with a rich fragrance, making it hard to distinguish whether it was the scent of flowers in the water or Miss Cailing’s body scent.

"With just one whiff, I’m already intoxicated. If I drink it, I’m afraid I might babble nonsense. I, Ye, can’t hold my liquor, I must ask Miss Cailing to bear with me."

Water Gate Pass always relied solely on one side’s story from Cailing, and whether one could pass was ultimately irrelevant.

"Sir, you flatter Cailing too much. How can this sweet water be so potent? If that’s truly the case, when you later drink something sweeter, wouldn’t you end up drunk and not waking up?"

As she finished speaking, the sound of splashing water suddenly echoed, and on the silhouette on the screen, a graceful figure with voluptuous curves rose from the bathing tub. Although it was not seen with the eyes, it sparked an even wilder imagination.

Cailing casually picked up a robe and draped it over herself, lightly tapping her toes to slide the screen open.

In an instant, the scene was filled with the colors of spring.

The beautiful maiden’s hair was wet, and she appeared wrapped in a misty aura, her complexion flushed due to her recent bath, which made her appear even more charming and seductive. The pale pink silk robe she wore couldn’t hide her round and delicate body, enough to draw the gaze of every man.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, sir."

Cailing gracefully curtsied, her eyes filled with affection as she gazed at You Su’s eyes.

Soon after, her warm smile froze, and she sorrowfully said:

"Are you unsatisfied with Cailing, sir..."

"Why would Miss Cailing say such a thing?"

"In your eyes, sir... I don’t exist."

Cailing’s delicate head hung slightly, evoking sympathy from others.

You Su was slightly startled; he had tried his best to appear infatuated, yet he hadn’t expected this perceptive woman to sense something amiss. Fortunately, she didn’t realize he was blind.

"I’m sorry." You Su sighed lightly and said softly, "She’s so alike, too alike..."

Cailing’s eyes glanced over, the young man closed his eyes in sorrow, as if reminiscing about the past.

"Too alike," these simple three words, vividly told a story of unrequited love.

"But you ultimately aren’t her; it’s my rudeness, Miss Cailing. Clearly, there’s a beauty before me, yet I’ve mistaken you for her, momentarily dazed... I have no face to face Miss Cailing any longer. Please, Miss, seek another confidant..."

You Su shook his head and was about to turn around and leave.

"Don’t!"

Cailing stepped forward and timidly grabbed onto the hem of You Su’s garment, her eyes glistening with softness as she looked at You Su’s sorrowful profile, seductively:

"Cailing is just a courtesan, yet she boldly hoped to exist in your eyes, sir. It is Cailing who overstepped... If you leave, who else can Cailing turn to? If you are willing, then just consider Cailing as that lady... You are the favored child of Henggao City, and Cailing is merely a humble girl of the dust. To make you happy, Cailing would be most satisfied..."

You Su paused for a moment, then turned around and looked deeply at Cailing’s charming face.

"Miss Cailing, why go this far..."

Cailing tactfully withdrew her delicate hand and smiled sweetly, "It’s an honor for Cailing; please, sir, follow me."

The two walked behind the screen and sat on either side of the table on the bed-curtains.

Cailing obediently poured a cup of wine for You Su, resting her hands on her plump, fair thighs:

"Actually, I had already told the maid before, Mr. Ye doesn’t seem like he came to Xiao Xiang Pavilion for pleasure. It seems as if he entered by mistake, and it turned out to be prophetic."

"How did Miss Cailing see that?"

"My screen is embroidered with women, each full of endless charm. Even Cailing feels embarrassed seeing it, yet sir seemed oblivious. How could someone like that be here seeking pleasure?"

The long screen indeed depicted many women, some entirely nude, some partially veiled, intimately intertwined. Anyone seeing it would feel their blood surge. Such erotic depictions are quite ordinary in brothels.

However, due to his blindness, You Su had not noticed this. Fortunately, he quickly responded with a smile:

"With intention to plant flowers but not bloom, inadvertently, willows grow into shade. It’s my unintentional action that allowed me to see the flower. Once seeing it, no other beauty in spring would catch my eye."

Cailing’s bright, stunning face instantly flushed red. Though she had not drunk, her heart seemed already swayed.

A nobleman from afar displaying deep affection for a courtesan. Even if it was only a fleeting relationship, who could refuse?

"Sir, you truly know how to tease..."

Cailing’s delicate body softened, half draping across the table, even revealing most of her snow-white, full bosom, without a care, and faint traces of pink could be glimpsed.

"You say I’m like her, but I see sir is only seventeen or eighteen, and I’m already at the age of waning years. Does sir prefer older women?"

A sacred silhouette that shouldn’t have appeared flashed through You Su’s mind, and he quickly cleared his thoughts, replying:

"Miss Cailing, don’t undervalue yourself. In my view, women are like wine, getting more mellow with age. You, as you are now, are the most beautiful."

Cailing blushed, feeling bashful.

She was well aware of her allure, knowing that for a young gentleman like You Su, the appeal of a mature woman often outweighed women their own age.