coobybook Chapter 339 Drunkenness
Chapter 339 Drunkenness
The hot spring pool is quite different from before.
The original open-air hot spring pool has now been enclosed by a pavilion, with curtains around it, making it impossible to see from the outside.
This was something Xiao Siyue had thought of before. Although everyone was dressed when soaking in hot springs, this was in ancient times, and even so, it would be considered indecent, which women would not be willing to do. So Xiao Siyue came up with this solution.
In addition, in order to separate the men's and women's pools, she had several more pools dug, all of which were directly separated by walls.
"Ah, so this is the hot spring pool. So the water really is hot." Mu Li lifted the curtain and went in, testing the water with her hand, her face full of surprise.
"Yes, this is the first time I've ever seen this either. It's amazing. Why is the water that's flowing out hot?" Qu Yin was also very puzzled.
How should Xiao Siyue explain this? Hot springs are mainly formed due to underground heat sources and water circulation.
However, seeing that Qu Yin was only curious and didn't seem to really want to know, Xiao Siyue didn't explain further.
"Let's go have lunch first, it's all ready."
Xiao Siyue built an open kitchen here so that visitors could cook for themselves.
Looking at the delicious dishes served on the table, Mu Li was overjoyed. How long had it been since she had eaten such good food since Xiao Siyue left Qianyuan County?
Although I had the seasonings and recipe provided by Xiao Siyue, I don't know why it just didn't taste as good as what she made at her family's house.
The others were also somewhat surprised by the exquisite dishes, especially Lu Xinglan. Born into the Duke's mansion, she had not only tasted all the delicacies of the Great Zhou Dynasty, but she had also tasted more than 80 or 90 percent of the good dishes. She had even attended palace banquets.
But what's on the table now is something I've never heard of or seen before.
"Yue'er, what are these dishes? I've never seen them before."
"Squirrel-shaped mandarin fish, Dongpo pork, lotus root stuffed with shrimp paste, crab roe tofu, 'Blooming Flowers and Wealth', honey-glazed roast duck..." As Xiao Siyue introduced the dishes, everyone's eyes followed her hand to each one, and they couldn't help but swallow.
The Xiao family's sisters-in-law had already tried some of the dishes, so they were somewhat relieved, but the other three couldn't wait to try them.
"Eat up, try the food on my estate and see if it suits your taste." The seafood here was sent from the south by her, at a great cost.
"Yue'er, these dishes look so delicious, I won't be polite." After Xiao Siyue finished speaking, Lu Xinglan picked up her chopsticks and eagerly took a bite of the squirrel-shaped mandarin fish. The sweet and sour taste made her close her eyes. It was so delicious!
She used to dislike eating fish because she always felt it had a fishy smell, but she couldn't taste any fishiness in this fish.
The others also began to immerse themselves in the delicious food, and the meal, which was perfect in color, aroma and taste, satisfied everyone's palate.
Everyone ate to their heart's content, unlike before when they would only eat until they were seven-tenths full in order to maintain a ladylike image.
Because they were so full, the group had to wander around the yard for a while to digest their food.
After a satisfying meal, it's time to soak in the hot springs.
They all took off their outer clothes and entered the pool wearing only their inner clothes.
Second sister-in-law Ji Yunxi and fourth sister-in-law Jiang Yan were a little embarrassed, but after being persuaded by others, they shyly took off their outer clothes and carefully entered the pool.
Once inside the water, the warm pool water envelops the body, the warmth seeping through the skin, soothing every inch and gradually relaxing the body.
None of them spoke; they leaned against the pool wall, comfortably closing their eyes to enjoy the moment.
A little while later, Xiao Siyue produced a football from somewhere.
"Let's play this for a while." This football was specially made by Xiao Siyue.
Xiao Siyue threw the football directly at Mu Li. At first, the group passed it from one person to another, but later they started fighting over the ball.
A gentle breeze stirred, lifting the curtain, and melodious laughter drifted out from inside. The figures of women playing and laughing could be vaguely seen within.
Everyone was panting from playing, so they all leaned back against the pool wall to rest.
"Spring Peach".
"Miss." Chun Tao lifted the curtain and came in.
"Chuntao, have someone go to the kitchen and bring us some pastries and fruit wine."
"Yes, miss, I'll go right away."
Soon, several maids came over with trays, which contained not only pastries and drinks, but also fruit.
Chuntao took a large wooden plate and placed it on the pond, then had her maid put the plate on top of it.
With a gentle push, the large plate floated towards the center of the water.
"Sisters-in-law, Lili, Xinglan, Mufan, you must all be tired. Have some snacks to tide you over." They took the delicate pastries from the plate without any hesitation and started eating.
Xiao Siyue picked up the wine pot again, poured a few more cups of wine, and handed them to the group.
Then he poured himself a glass and said, "We've finally managed to get together today, so I'd like to toast you all. May we all be as happy as we are today, free from worries, and may our beauty and youth last forever."
"Thank you for your blessing, Yue'er. May we be happy forever, just as Yue'er said." Xi Ningzhi smiled and raised her glass.
"Yes, thank you for inviting us to the resort, Yue'er. I'd also like to toast you, Yue'er, and wish you peace, good fortune, and all your wishes fulfilled." Ye Mufan also raised his glass to Xiao Siyue in gratitude.
The others also said a few auspicious words, and everyone drank the wine together.
For some reason, perhaps because they were too happy, they drank more than they should have.
The maids, seeing their mistresses rambling incoherently in the pool, completely lacking the demeanor of proper ladies, exchanged helpless glances, helped them out of the pool, dressed them, and led them back to the rooms that had been prepared for them.
The others were fine; they all quietly followed the maid back.
Only Mu Li and Xiao Siyue refused to leave.
"I don't want to go back. I want to play with Yue'er. Yue'er, where are you?" Mu Li asked, her eyes glazed over, trying to break free from her maid and search for Xiao Siyue.
"Lili, I'm here, Lili." Xiao Siyue wasn't in much better shape either, being supported by Chuntao and Lanyi, and stretching out her arms to go over.
"Miss, let's go back and rest first. We'll find Miss Xiao again when you're sober, okay?" Mu Li's maid patiently persuaded her, but Mu Li wouldn't listen and struggled even harder.
"No, you bad person, I need to find Yue'er."
"Yue'er, where are you? A bad person is bullying me, and she won't let me find you." Mu Li shouted desperately towards an empty place, her lips pursed.
"Lili, I'm here. I'll help you chase her away and beat that bad guy." Xiao Siyue, with strength she didn't know she had, broke free from Chuntao and Lanyi and rushed towards a tree.
"Miss, be careful." Chun Tao saw Xiao Siyue's unsteady steps and hurriedly followed.
Xiao Siyue punched and kicked the tree, yelling, "You bad person, let go of Lili! Let go of Lili!"