CHAPTER 487
Ask Senior Sister
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"That's exactly what I want! I intend to spoil you rotten!"
"I don't understand. Why? I can protect you both. You don't need to work so hard!"
"Wouldn't it be better to just be my little useless disciples?"
"I don't need you to be noble, I don't need you to sacrifice yourselves for others, I don't need you to be like Kong Rong giving away his pears!"
"I want you to live happily!"
As the words fell, Su Cheng truly couldn't hold back any longer. Another slap landed squarely on Chu Youwei's butt!
Ye Qinghan was one thing, but Chu Youwei? Absolutely not!
He absolutely refused to allow it—this was a matter of principle!
"Say it—you won't do anything foolish!"
"Mmm… Master, you're so mean~ But Yuwei isn't afraid of you~"
Indeed, a child who fears not even death—could she possibly be afraid of a few harsh words?
"Youwei, you're so clever—surely you can tell the tone in my voice? I'm furious. The consequences will be severe."
"Youwei can try to placate Master. Whatever Master says, Youwei will do. How about that?"
"Youwei, I'm telling you—if you refuse to comply, I'll have to resort to certain measures!"
"What means?"
Xiao Ai had only been suspicious before, but now it was different—Su Cheng had confirmed it!
Though he didn't know what foolish plan this guy had, Su Cheng absolutely couldn't accept Chu Youwei dying again!
"Youwei, I can tell you with absolute certainty: if you dare do something foolish, you will regret it."
With that, Su Cheng fell silent. He had no other means.
The engraving on his back was Su Cheng's only means.
Even if mountains and rivers stood between us, I would reach you in an instant.
Finishing the unfinished engraving, Su Cheng wiped the blood from his back and draped his cloak over Chu Youwei.
"Go now. Think carefully about what I've said. You're not the only one in this world who isn't afraid of death."
It was like a child threatening their mother by refusing to eat, yet it was the only solution Su Cheng could devise.
Chu Youwei said nothing more, only glancing back at Su Cheng with every step.
It must be said, for Chu Youwei, who loved Su Cheng, this tactic proved remarkably effective.
If Su Cheng died, everything she had done would be meaningless.
Chu Youwei didn't know what to do, but she wasn't in a hurry. She felt that when the time came, her body would make the decision faster than her mind ever could.
Heh~
Chu Youwei's check-in for the night was complete, but Su Cheng's work wasn't done yet. He still had a new disciple to deal with.
As for Miaomiao, Su Cheng felt she should be just fine!
[Miaomiao, don't let your master down~]
Just as Miao Miao reached the doorway, she heard Su Cheng's inner thoughts!
What does "don't disappoint your master" mean?
Did Young Miss Youwei do something?
When she arrived earlier, Chu Youwei had left with a dark expression, seemingly preoccupied with something.
Could engraving… hold some special meaning?
If it were anyone else, she might think it possible, but Master Su… surely he wasn't that kind of person?
After all, the three… no, four direct disciples all desperately hoped the Master would choose them, yet Master Su never showed the slightest inclination!
Even the eldest senior sister, Ye Qinghan, had to resort to drugging him to succeed in attending to him.
As for her… if we're talking beauty, she dared not compare herself to the senior sisters…
They were like celestial maidens descended to earth—no mortal could hope to match their beauty. Logically, any man would choose a direct disciple as beautiful as a heavenly nymph, right?
She was merely a mortal who'd read a few medical texts. Yet Master Su seemed to think she was quite formidable.
All this talk of a "God of Death" was beyond her comprehension, sounding like something from a past life.
But just as she was about to push open the door, the inner voice spoke again.
[That bastard Chu Youwei must be doing this on purpose. He doesn't even know about engraving? Didn't I tell him to ask Qinghan?]
Miaomiao: ???
Does engraving require consulting Senior Sister Qinghan?
Could it be… she really is a bedchamber attendant?
Miaomiao slowly took two steps back…
Or maybe… I should ask the senior sister first?
As this thought crossed her mind, Miao Miao felt increasingly…
It wouldn't do to appear ignorant, would it? From the sound of it, the Master seemed furious, deeply dissatisfied with Chu Youwei's performance!
Even if the Master wanted her, she wouldn't object.
But she didn't want to misinterpret the Master's intentions, did she?
She moved into the courtyard and quietly approached Ye Qinghan's door. Before she could open it, Ye Qinghan opened the door herself.
"What is it?"
Miaomiao fidgeted awkwardly, seeming a bit embarrassed.
"Sister Qinghan, Master Su wants me to go find him…"
Ye Qinghan tilted her head, a look of displeasure on her face.
"Shouldn't you be addressing him differently? Didn't you become his disciple? How can you be so unaware?"
"Um, Senior Sister is right. Master said he wanted Miao Miao to come see him. I was wondering if I needed to prepare anything."
Ye Qinghan smiled. This one is teachable~
"Well, you've come to the right person. This senior sister knows a thing or two about midnight visits to the Master."
Ye Qinghan glanced at the three "mother and daughters" still sleeping inside, slipped on her coat, quietly closed the door, and led Miaomiao out.
They sat down in the center of the courtyard, and Ye Qinghan began imparting her wisdom with a mischievous grin.
"Master calling for you? That's your good fortune. Qinghan is quite envious!"
Miaomiao listened, beginning to grasp the meaning. So this was what they meant by "engraving"—it seemed to be exactly that.
"Miaomiao won't disappoint Master's expectations! Please teach me, Senior Sister!"
Ye Qinghan nodded. Having that kind of spirit was good, but whether she could actually pull it off depended on her physical strength…
"Let me put it this way—is this your first time?"
"Of course. Miao Miao… has never…"
Had Miao Miao not been exposed to such matters at Lingxian Hall, her understanding would likely be no different from Li Shiyao's.
"First, the entrance. Move swiftly and strike a bold pose."
"Senior Sister, I usually climb through the window because Master locks the door."
"Then there's the attire—this is the most crucial part. It greatly influences Master's mood. He favors suspenders and stockings. Just pick whatever you like from the wardrobe in the Lingchi Hall changing room."
"Since we're sisters by virtue of being disciples, don't be shy. Those are all Master prepared for us—whatever you wear first is yours."
"The rest comes down to improvisation—essentially seducing men. Just maintain your current state. If it were me, I'd want to tease you relentlessly. Changing clothes should do the trick."
"Then pay attention to your speech patterns—stirring up the Master's emotions. All that…"
And so, Miao Miao sat before the stone table, listening to Ye Qinghan explain the steps of attending to the master's bedchamber. Honestly, she regretted not bringing a notebook!
Miaomiao thought to herself, no wonder Chu Youwei couldn't satisfy the Master. This engraving was so meticulous!
Thank goodness she hadn't rushed in. Otherwise, wouldn't she have upset the Master before even completing the initiation rites?
"Thank you, Senior Sister. I'll take careful notes."
"Hmm, go take a bath and change into your battle robes before heading over~" Ye Qinghan waved her hand with a smile, then rose to her feet. It seemed even a master could feel lonely sometimes~
But today, she wanted to spend time with her mother. Otherwise, the newcomer would have to wait her turn!
Returning to her room, Ye Qinghan nudged Li Shiyao aside before climbing into bed. But no sooner had she settled in than she heard her mother's teasing voice.
"My precious daughter, already imparting wisdom~"
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