Chapter 153: 153 Is the Divine Nun Putting in So Much Effort to Please the Young Master

While Ning Mu, Liu Qingmei, and Tong Yuyue were chatting in the main hall.

The backyard.

Yuhuan was tidying up in the kitchen.

Chunzhi and Xia Chan were putting away various utensils in the courtyard.

Qiuxiang and Dongxue were sweeping the courtyard.

The group chatted from time to time, emitting laughter like silver bells.

Liuli opened the door.

Seeing her come out from the room, Qiuxiang and Dongxue could not help but stop sweeping and greeted her.

"Divine Nun, are you going out so late?" Qiuxiang asked curiously.

Dongxue just looked at her, nodded, and continued sweeping.

Chunzhi and Xia Chan also smiled at her, then each carried their utensils and put them into the room.

Liuli looked at Qiuxiang, nodded, and said, "I'm not going out, just coming out for a walk."

Qiuxiang said with a smile, "That's true, it's stuffy inside, and the mountain is quite cool at night. Divine Nun, you are wearing so little, be careful of catching a cold~"

After she finished speaking, she couldn't help but giggle, then said awkwardly, "I thought wrong; with the Divine Nun's formidable Cultivation Points, what is there to fear from a mere cold?"

Liuli raised her eyebrows.

For a moment, she did not know what to say.

But since she needed a favor, she had to find a topic.

【Task Two, Sub-task Two: The Precept of Wearing Garland Fragrances and the Precept of Luxury. Do you also wish to be like an ordinary woman, applying beautiful makeup, wearing gorgeous jewelry, and dressing in pretty clothes? To show your most beautiful side? Then take action; go apply makeup, go put on all kinds of jewelry, and go wear pretty clothes!】

【Sub-task Two Details: Find Liu Xiaoya, Chunzhi, Tong Yuyue, or Liu Qingmei to borrow items needed for makeup, such as Rouge and powder, and ask one or more of them to teach you how to apply makeup. Borrow jewelry, clothes, and ornaments from them to dress yourself up beautifully, maintain this state for at least three days, and during this time, ask your Binding Companion, Ning Mu, if there is anything amiss, and engage in intimate interaction with him while in this state.】

After thinking for a moment, she sat directly on the threshold, leaned against the door frame, looked at Qiuxiang and Dongxue, and said, "You are so busy every day, don't you feel tired?"

Qiuxiang was startled.

In the past, the Divine Nun had been very cold and aloof in front of them, rarely speaking at all.

Sitting down like this to chat specifically had never happened before.

Therefore, seeing that the Divine Nun Ciyun had actually sat down with the intention of chatting, Qiuxiang felt a bit flattered. She immediately put down her broom, bowed slightly, and then said with a sincere smile, "How could we be tired?"

"The young master and the mistress treat us like family and have never thought of us as mere servants; we must be the best-living and freest servants in the whole world~"

As Qiuxiang spoke, Dongxue, who was by her side, nodded in deep agreement.

Liuli was speechless.

After a smile, she casually found some other topics and chatted with Qiuxiang and Dongxue.

Chunzhi and Xia Chan also chimed in from time to time.

After Chunzhi and Xia Chan left the courtyard again.

Finally.

Qiuxiang looked at Liuli and asked respectfully, "Divine Nun, is there anything we sisters can do for you? Or does Dongxue need to do it alone?"

Liuli's eyes flashed with panic.

"How did you know I had something to ask you?"

Qiuxiang smiled and said, "The Divine Nun wouldn't have chatted with us for so long before, and your gaze kept drifting toward Dongxue, so this servant guessed that the Divine Nun might have something you need Dongxue to help you with?"

Liuli was slightly stunned; she hadn't expected her thoughts to be seen through by a maid.

This Qiuxiang was truly clever; no wonder she could win the favor of that boy Ning Mu.

Actually, it really wasn't Qiuxiang's fault for pointing out her thoughts.

In fact, Chunzhi and Xia Chan had seen it long ago, and even Dongxue, who hadn't spoken much, had sensed it.

That was why Chunzhi and Xia Chan had found an excuse to leave the backyard.

As servants, they naturally had that much discernment.

If anyone was to blame, it was Liuli herself, who had never lied and had all her thoughts written on her face.

"Ahem... This nun does indeed have a matter I wish to ask Miss Dongxue for private guidance on!"

Dongxue blinked blankly, put down her broom, walked over, bowed slightly, and said, "What does the Divine Nun need this servant to do?"

Liuli immediately stood up and gave Qiuxiang an embarrassed look.

Then she pulled Dongxue into the room.

"Miss Dongxue, there is no need for such formalities between us; let us treat each other as equals..."

As she spoke.

Liuli closed the door.

Dongxue, wearing a green maid's outfit, stood with her hands folded over her abdomen, watching quietly as Liuli closed the door and windows, looking mysterious, her eyes full of confusion.

What matter was so serious that she was afraid of others hearing? And yet she sought out a little maid like her? Just as Dongxue was completely bewildered.

Liuli turned back, and a blush had gradually appeared on her delicate, fair face.

And in those deep, calm eyes, all sorts of tenderness were rippling.

"Miss Dongxue..."

"Please speak, Divine Nun. As long as it is something Dongxue can do, I will certainly try my best!" Dongxue immediately stated.

However, she hesitated for a moment and added, "But the matter the Divine Nun entrusts to me cannot be harmful to the young master, the mistress, or the stronghold, otherwise it would be very difficult for Dongxue to agree!"

Liuli was startled and hurriedly waved her hands, saying, "No, no, no, Miss Dongxue, you are overthinking it. How could this nun harm him!"

But after saying that, her face turned red, and she hurriedly explained in a flustered tone, "Ahem, what this nun meant is, how could this nun possibly harm anyone!"

It would have been better not to explain; after this explanation, even with Dongxue's naturally cool temperament, the expression she looked at her with was now filled with a bit of strangeness.

"Dongxue understands."

"......"

"Miss Dongxue, this nun has sought you out because I wish to... have you teach me the art of makeup, preferably... the kind of makeup that your young master likes!"

Liuli gathered her courage and simply finished speaking in one breath.

Once the words left her lips, she felt her face burning hot, and her heart was pounding wildly.

Dongxue was equally stunned.

She even suspected that something was wrong with her ears and that she had misheard.

The dignified Divine Nun of Ciyun was actually asking a servant like her for advice on the art of makeup?

And it was to please the young master? This matter itself was not strange.

But the fact that the person saying this was the Divine Nun of Ciyun made it very strange! Wasn't it said that as a person of the Buddha Gate, one should be pure of the six senses, and devoid of emotion and desire? But since Liuli had already spoken, after a moment of shock, she immediately nodded and said, "Please wait a moment, Shitai!"

Saying this, she turned to go back into her room to retrieve those items like rouge and powder.

Liuli hurriedly grabbed her arm and urged, "Miss Dongxue, there is one more thing; this nun hopes... that you will not spread this matter!"

Dongxue was startled, then nodded gently.

Very quickly.

Dongxue left the room and returned to her own room to rummage around.

She shared a room with Qiuxiang.

Seeing Dongxue return to rummage for cosmetics after talking privately with Liuli Shitai without saying a word, Qiuxiang couldn't help but ask curiously, "What are you looking for these for?"

"Sister, are we out of Lip Balm?" Dongxue did not answer, but instead asked while rummaging through cabinets.

Qiuxiang blinked and said, "The last two sheets were used up by you and me the day before yesterday when it was our turn to serve the young master. Why are you looking for Lip Balm? Should I go ask the Second Madam for some spares?"

Dongxue frowned and thought for a moment, then said, "Forget it, I'll go borrow some from Chunzhi!"

After saying this, she carried the small box out of the room and went to the room of Chunzhi and Xia Chan.

Qiuxiang was stunned; she went out and leaned against the wall, watching her sister's busy figure, then looked at the Shitai's room.

Suddenly.

A flash of inspiration struck her, and her eyes lit up.

Before long.

Dongxue came out of Chunzhi's room carrying the small box and holding a sheet of vermilion Lip Balm, heading straight for Liuli's room.

Chunzhi and Xia Chan also walked out.

Seeing that Qiuxiang was there too, the two of them gathered around.

Just then, Yuzan and Yuhuan also came out from the kitchen.

"Dongxue is carrying a makeup box and even went specifically to borrow Lip Balm; who is it for?"

"Shh, the Shitai's room." Qiuxiang pursed her lips toward Liuli's room and whispered.

"The Shitai wants to wear makeup?"

"No way, who is she wearing it for?"

"You're silly, didn't the Shitai say last time that she fell in love with our young master? Naturally, she's wearing it for the young master to see!"

"Ah, right, right, right, I forgot about that!"

"But come to think of it, the Shitai usually goes about with a plain face, yet today she is unexpectedly wearing makeup. It still makes me a bit unable to react. Is this... still that Divine Nun of Ciyun?" Xia Chan furrowed her brows, looking suspicious.

"Why bother with that? Our young master is loved by everyone, what's so great about that!"

"I'm just curious what the Shitai will look like after wearing makeup; how beautiful she must be!"

"......"

The few maids chattered away.

Although their voices were kept quite low.

They still reached Liuli's ears.

She was already worried about being found out.

Therefore, she was constantly paying attention to Dongxue and the movements in the courtyard.

Seeing Dongxue coming through the crack in the window, followed immediately by the chattering discussion in the courtyard, she felt like she was sitting on pins and needles, her pretty face flushed red with embarrassment.

Seeing Dongxue enter, her flickering, shy eyes were full of resentment.

Dongxue was stunned for a moment and hurriedly clarified, "Shitai, I didn't tell them. It's just that I was carrying the makeup box over, so they naturally guessed..."

Liuli sighed helplessly, held her forehead, and waved her hand.

"Forget it, forget it, this nun does not blame you!" At this moment, Liuli couldn't help but blame herself in her heart.

Perhaps, choosing Dongxue was a mistake.

She had a cold temperament and didn't like to talk much.

But she was also impulsive and didn't know how to hide things at all.

If this had been Xia Chan, she certainly wouldn't have made such a big scene and let everyone know.

After thinking about it, Liuli stood up directly, walked to the door, and pushed it open.

Chunzhi, Xia Chan, and the others immediately shrank back, about to scatter in a flurry.

But Liuli gave a light cough and called them to stop.

"Everyone, this nun has a favor to ask!"

"Ah, please speak, Shitai!"

"What is it, Shitai?"

Chunzhi, Xia Chan, and the others immediately stopped, their eyes filled with a bit of strangeness as they looked at Liuli curiously.

Liuli's face felt slightly hot, her gaze drifting as she said, "This nun has lived a simple life since childhood and does not care for luxurious things. Furthermore, having traveled abroad, I have nothing to my name. So... I would like to borrow some decorative items from you all. Don't worry, this nun will only use them for three days, and I will return them as they are after three days!"

Since things had already reached this point, she simply decided to let it all hang out.

Rather than letting them gossip behind her back.

It would be better to lay it all out in the open, and she could even ask for their opinions.

Once a secret is made public, it is no longer a secret, and naturally, there would be less idle talk to go around.

"Ah... is the Master doing this with such care to please the Young Master?"

Xia Chan asked a gossipy question.

Liuli felt a panic in her heart, and her face immediately flushed red.

With flickering eyes, she gave a shy, soft hum, then turned around and sat in front of the bronze mirror.

Before long.

Chunzhi and the others filed in one after another, packing the small room until it was impenetrable.

"Master, this hairpin of mine is especially beautiful; it's my favorite accessory, I'll lend it to you!"

"Master, I have a pair of silver hairpins here that aren't bad either!"

"I have a dangling hairpin here, it's delicate and tinkling, so pretty!"

"Master, I have some too, a set of jewelry, ornate but not gaudy, it suits the Master's image perfectly!"

"..."

Upon learning that the Master was doing this to be seen by the Young Master, the maidservants took out all the accessories they had kept at the bottom of their chests and laid them out one by one before Liuli for her to choose from.

This enthusiastic scene left Liuli feeling somewhat at a loss.

Yet, she still felt a touch of warmth in her heart.

If it could be like this for a long time, with everyone getting along harmoniously and the atmosphere lively, it would indeed be much more pleasant than practicing in an ancient temple or monastery.

"Many thanks to you all, shall we... begin the makeup first?" Liuli's cheeks were rosy, and she looked at the maidservants with moved, glistening eyes.

"Yes, yes, yes, let's decide on the makeup first, then choose the accessories based on the look!"

"That makes sense. I think these clothes should be changed too. I'll go find some clothes suitable for the Master and bring them all over!" Xia Chan put down the silver hairpin in her hand and then excitedly went off to find clothes.

"What kind of makeup does the Master intend to wear?"

At this moment, Chunzhi asked curiously.

Liuli couldn't help but be stunned, asking blankly: "Are there distinctions in makeup? Isn't it all the same?"

"Master, you don't know, the differences are huge!"

Yuzan immediately retorted.

"What are the differences?"

Chunzhi said: "There is the Wine-Dizzy makeup and the Peach Blossom makeup. For a beautiful makeup look, one first applies powder, then blends rouge in the palms and applies it to both cheeks. The darker version is 'Wine-Dizzy Makeup', and the lighter one is 'Peach Blossom Makeup'. I am most skilled at this one~"

As Chunzhi finished speaking, Yuhuan said excitedly: "There's more, there's more! Applying a layer of rouge to the face and then lightly covering it with scented powder is called 'Flying Clouds Makeup'. I am skilled at this one!"

Dongxue also nodded and said: "I am skilled at 'Lazy Makeup'. Apply a thin layer of rouge and powder, lightly draw the eyebrows, and leave the hair loose and curled to give a sense of languor and weariness. This makeup is complicated, but the Young Master loves it the most!"

"Bullshit, the Young Master clearly loves the Wine-Dizzy makeup I apply!"

"Not at all, the Young Master is also very fond of my Flying Clouds makeup, okay!"

"..."

"Alright, alright, whatever makeup you think suits this nun, just apply that!" Liuli hurriedly interrupted.

These pretty maidservants had their moments of rivalry too.

Hearing Liuli's words, they immediately stopped arguing and began to carefully examine Liuli's features.

Being stared at by them, Liuli felt completely uncomfortable, but she had no choice but to force herself to endure it.

"What are the specific steps for this makeup?" Liuli had to find a topic to distract herself and ease the discomfort in her heart.

Chunzhi immediately said: "Generally, they are all about the same, though they may vary slightly depending on the look. Overall, there are seven steps: applying Lead Powder, rubbing on Rouge, drawing Dai Eyebrows, sticking on Flower Patterns, dotting Face Dimples, tracing Slanted Red, and applying Lip Balm... I think we should give the Master a Peach Blossom makeup look; her face shape is very suitable for it. What do you all think?"

The latter half of the sentence was clearly not addressed to Liuli.

Liuli blinked, not expecting that just putting on makeup would be so complicated.

Women in the secular world live quite tiring lives just to please their men.

Hearing Chunzhi's words, she remained silent, waiting for what would come next.

"Agreed!"

"Fine, it's very suitable!"

"Then let's get to it!"

Chunzhi gave the order.

Immediately, Dongxue opened the makeup box, and the pretty maidservants began to work, each with their own tasks, pointing things out from time to time.

During this time.

Xia Chan also came in carrying a pile of brightly colored clothes of various styles, stacking them on the bed.

Chunzhi and Dongxue were applying makeup for Liuli.

Qiuxiang, Yuzan, and the Yuhuan sisters were picking out clothes together with Xia Chan.

"This set is nice!"

"No, the color is too seductive, it doesn't suit the Master!"

"How about this one? It's a plain color, and it's the camisole style the Young Master likes best."

"Not bad, put it aside for now, let's keep looking!"

"..."

The maidservants were very enthusiastic.

After all.

This was, after all, for the sake of Divine Nun Ciyun and to exert effort for their own beloved young master.

Judging by the posture of the Shitai, it was estimated that in a few days, she would become one of the true women in the young master's backyard, and by then, she might even be the Three Wives!

At the mere thought of this, they were full of energy.

Even though they had been busy all day and were already extremely exhausted, all fatigue had long since been swept away, leaving them full of vigor.

Even if it were impossible for them to be present and watch when the young master took the Divine Nun.

Yet, just thinking that the dignified Divine Nun Ciyun, who shook the Martial Dao world, the closing disciple of Zen Master Bolu, and hailed as the most outstanding Buddha child of the Buddhist Northern School, would have to submit herself beneath the young master and serve him with gentle pleasure, made each of their hearts unable to suppress their excitement and joy!

Therefore, they helped with this task with great enthusiasm! It almost made Liuli feel completely at a loss, as she was like a wooden puppet throughout the whole process, letting them manipulate her, her pretty face flushed bright red, and her eyes rippling like autumn water.

"Shitai, please calm your heart; your face is too red, and the Rouge is not easy to apply..." Dongxue said, holding the Rouge applicator and looking at Liuli with a troubled expression.

"That's right, Shitai, we know you are very excited, but please don't be excited for now, okay? If the makeup isn't applied well, then all the excitement will have been for nothing!" Chunzhi said, sounding like she was reciting a tongue twister, almost making Liuli feel dizzy!...

At the same time.

Inside the main hall.

At the height of their play.

Liu Qingmei, who was as noble and elegant as a Martial Dao True Person, and the charming and affectionate Tong Yuyue.

At this moment, they were like sex slaves pleasing their master.

Their cheeks were delicate and pretty, their skin flushed red like the brilliant and moving sunset, their eyes blurred and tearful, and their faces were covered in thick, turbid fluid that had been vomited out, sticking to their eyelashes and making their red, bloodshot eyes almost blurry.

At this moment.

Although the two were dressed in formal attire, their clothes were in disarray.

They were hanging upside down on the tiger-skin armchair.

Their legs were propped against the back of the chair, and their heads were hanging down by the legs of the chair.

Both of them had their sandalwood mouths slightly parted, like targets, not knowing when the sharp arrows, clustered like feathers, would arrive through the air.

And the sharp arrow was naturally in the hands of Ning Mu, who was currently supporting himself with his hands on the tiger-skin armchair, his head bowed and his legs slightly bent.

He gathered strength in his waist, aiming at those two targets.

Ready to launch an attack at any time.

And just as Ning Mu withdrew the sharp arrow from Tong Yuyue's target and was about to strike the target held by Liu Qingmei.

Suddenly.

Footsteps came from the doorway.

It was Liu Xiaoya, who was guarding outside the door.

"Young master, two wives, Chunzhi from the backyard just sent word, saying... Liuli Shitai is heavily made up and dressed in her finest, waiting for the young master to go... and pluck the flower!"

Liu Xiaoya's face was flushed, her legs slightly pressed together, her voice soft and slightly trembling, her eyes looking up at the steps with a glistening light.

She gripped her hands in front of her abdomen, her knuckles turning white as she tried to suppress the surging restlessness in her heart.

"Mmm~"

Liu Qingmei suddenly let out a long moan...

(End of this chapter)