Chapter 301: Overpowered
Chapter 301: Overpowered
Phoenix Butterfly Fragrance was not poisonous, nor was Skylark Powder. Clear Mustard Dust was definitely not poisonous, and there were no issues even when mixing any two of them.
However, when the three were combined and mixed with a little alcohol as a catalyst, it would induce a strong daze and intoxication in people. One would remain in a state of intoxication without actually being drunk for a period before eventually falling into a deep sleep.
The Shu Zhong Shao Chun that was served earlier did not contain Chinese Mustard Greens. But this time, as Su Shao Ying brought the cup of Bamboo Leaf Green tea to his lips, the faint fragrance with a hint of freshness did not escape his sharp senses.
Ouyang Qing forced a smile and remained silent for a moment. She had even prepared herself to counter Su Shao Ying's potential attack.
However, Su Shao Ying ignored Ouyang Qing's unusual behavior, put down his cup, picked up the Shao Chun in front of Ouyang Qing, and took a sip. He then nodded, "This is much better."
Ouyang Qing straightened up and her eyes flickered, "You..."
"Bamboo Leaf Green is actually quite tasty. Can you get me a pot that doesn't have any extra ingredients in it?" Su Shao Ying asked the maid.
The maid glanced at Ouyang Qing, who nodded slightly. The maid then picked up the wine pot from the table and left to get a new one.
"It seems you don't want to tell me the way to your heart." Su Shao Ying looked at Ouyang Qing and said, "But it doesn't matter. Meeting is fate, and we should enjoy the wine and the moment while we can, leaving tomorrow's worries for tomorrow."
Ouyang Qing looked at Su Shao Ying firmly and then poured him another cup of wine, "You have a broad mind, young master."
"No, I just don't like forcing others." Su Shao Ying raised an eyebrow, "My lantern already has several beauties, and I have no desire to add more."
Ouyang Qing covered her mouth with her sleeve and giggled, "I don't believe you!"
"Why shouldn't I believe it?" asked Su Shao Ying.
"Because I know who you are." Ouyang Qing smiled, "I haven't heard of any woman in the martial arts world who has captured Su Er Xia's heart."
Su Shao Ying smiled in realization, "So you do know me."
Ouyang Qing replied indifferently, "Observation is a basic requirement for those in our line of work."
Su Shao Ying nodded, "You have it harder than me. I only need to focus on my martial arts training, but you have to pay attention to so many things."
Ouyang Qing bit her lip and asked, "Aren't you the least bit curious?"
"Even if I were curious, you wouldn't tell me. Why would I put you in a difficult position by asking?" Su Shao Ying smiled, "It's probably just those kinds of things. I used to only know that the famous Qing Lou had backgrounds, but I never expected that you, a famous traveler, would also be involved."
Ouyang Qing replied with a hint of sadness, "In this life, who can truly be free?"
Su Shao Ying replied seriously, "There are two types of people who can attain true freedom."
"What two types?"
"One is someone who has defeated all opponents and is unrivaled in the world." Su Shao Ying ignored Ouyang Qing's incredulous look and continued, "The other is someone who is so useless that they have no value to anyone."
Ouyang Qing was stunned and then burst out laughing, "You really are funny, young master."
"Aren't I speaking the truth?"
"Yes, you're absolutely right!" Ouyang Qing took the new wine pot from the maid and refilled Su Shao Ying's cup, "But unfortunately, I am neither of those two types of people."
"Indeed." Su Shao Ying agreed, "Just this face of yours, with its country-toppling, heart-shaking beauty, is more valuable than most people in this world."
Ouyang Qing couldn't help but laugh again, her eyes sparkling with mirth, "How could the Four Graces of Emei remain unmoved by you?
Su Shao Ying gave her a thumbs-up, "Well summarized!"
Ouyang Qing's smile blossomed like a flower, and her gaze towards Su Shao Ying was filled with allure.
"Don't look at me like that; I might not be able to hold back," Su Shao Ying teased. "There's no Clear Mustard Dust in this drink, so I won't get drunk."
Ouyang Qing bit her lower lip, then turned her gaze away coyly as she giggled, "So, you have quite a tolerance for alcohol?"
"At least I'm not bad at it," Su Shao Ying replied.
"Then let's have a drinking contest," Ouyang Qing suggested, her face flushed and her eyes sparkling with mischief. "If you get drunk, you'll have to sleep alone. But if I get drunk..."
...
Ouyang Qing's drunken state was quite adorable. Despite appearing to be on the verge of passing out, she still actively cooperated.
"You actually—"
Su Shao Ying never imagined that his casual stroll through the Western Garden would lead to such an unexpected delight. However...
Su Shao Ying sensed the warmth beside him and thought to himself, "What will Gongsun Daniu think if Ouyang Qing seduces me?
"What are you thinking about?" Ouyang Qing asked, her head resting on Su Shao Ying's chest as she gently blew on his neck.
Su Shao Ying embraced Ouyang Qing's slender waist and said, "I'm thinking, what if giving me your most precious thing affects you in some way?"
"That's not something important," Ouyang Qing replied nonchalantly. "I just hadn't met a man who interested me before. You're simply the first."
"Then I'm truly honored," Su Shao Ying nodded in understanding. "I'm glad it doesn't affect you."
"You're indeed a flirt," Ouyang Qing pouted, feeling a twinge of disappointment but ultimately warmed by Su Shao Ying's concern. She snuggled closer to him, her arm draped over his, "How long will you stay in Lingnan?"
Su Shao Ying answered calmly, "Until you're willing to leave with me."
Ouyang Qing felt as if a loud gong had sounded in her ear, her heart pounding wildly as if it had been struck by a heavy blow, leaving her in a daze.
"What are you saying? Now that you know my background, you should understand that I won't leave with you," Ouyang Qing said, feigning calmness.
"I don't know anything!" Su Shao Ying exclaimed in exasperation. "Is it that you don't want to leave, can't leave, or dare not leave?"
Ouyang Qing giggled, "Of course, I don't want to leave. If I really wanted to, who could stop me?"
Su Shao Ying's eyebrows arched, but before he could say anything, Ouyang Qing silenced him with a kiss.
After a long while, Ouyang Qing panted softly, "Don't ask anymore. I won't answer. From now on, if you miss me, come find me, and if I miss you, I'll come find you. But for now..."
"What about now?"
"Now, you should leave."
"You're kicking me out?"
"I have some matters to attend to these days. Once I'm done, I'll come find you."
And so, Su Shao Ying found himself ushered out of the bedroom and back into the pavilions and corridors of the Western Garden. If it weren't for the lingering scent of the nightingale powder, he would have doubted what had just transpired.
(End of Chapter)
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