Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess
Chapter 408 - 222: Jiang Yi’s Invitation_4

Chapter 408: Chapter 222: Jiang Yi’s Invitation_4

Entering the carriage, Jiang Shouzhong was taken aback to find that, besides Jiang Yi, Li Guanshi was also present.

Jiang Yi still sported the same seductive adornments, black silk stockings clinging coolly to her jade legs, outlining tempting curves that complemented her uniquely tailored dress, showcasing her alluring figure.

At this moment, the woman sat languidly on her side, one hand casually resting on her knee, her gaze half-hidden as if indifferent, yet in reality, it teemed with seductive undertones, her flirtatious intent naturally revealed.

Upon seeing Jiang Shouzhong, Jiang Yi said with a coy laugh, "Jiang, today I’ll take you to listen to a lecture."

Listen to a lecture?

Jiang Shouzhong didn’t understand.

Li Guanshi was nonchalant, silently sipping wine from a gourd, the carriage curtain partially rolled, a gentle breeze caressing his face, lifting strands of hair, lending him an ethereal grace.

"The female master from Wanshou Mountains and Rivers that you met before, is going to teach our ’number one beauty under the heavens.’ Us mundane people might as well listen in. Who knows, maybe we’ll join the monastery as monks tomorrow," she said.

Jiang Yi spoke with a hint of mockery, touched with a bit of banter, "I really want to see if she could make Master Jiang abstain from desires."

This trivial thing, and you want me to join in on the fun?

You might as well give me a hit of ecstasy instead.

Jiang Shouzhong wanted to voice his complaint, but ultimately closed his mouth and sat down next to Jiang Yi.

Soon, the carriage stopped in front of a temple named "Ancient Brahma Temple."

"You’ve picked a fine place for abstinence," Jiang Yi laughed.

At the entrance stood a monk past his sixtieth year, his face full as the moon, clad in a brown Kasaya, holding prayer beads in hand.

"The monk has seen Taoist Li and Jiang Wan," he said.

With hands joined in respect, the monk greeted them, "Dugu has been awaiting in the grand hall, please follow me, and I will lead the way."

Turning, the monk strode ahead with a steady gait, leading the group through the silent corridors to a set of cloister gates.

The temple seemed to have been purposely emptied; there were no pilgrims to be seen, and even monks within were scarce. The quiet was profound, only their light footsteps echoed through the ancient temple, resonating with a long and profound Zen spirit.

However, entering the cloister, there were many monks peering from afar.

A sneer crossed Jiang Yi’s lips; in her elegant and captivating attire, she was the embodiment of both decorum and voluptuousness, like an ink lotus blooming in the Buddha hall, sanctified and seductive.

This unintentionally flirtatious demeanor made many a monk swallow hard.

"Desire lies in the heart; how can one restrain it? Even the Buddha himself couldn’t," Jiang Yi scoffed.

The lead monk remained silent.

Li Guanshi was lax in his demeanor, sipping on his wine occasionally.

Upon entering the hall, the light filtered through thin curtains, bathing the golden Guanyin statue in a serene glow that seemed to radiate compassion and tranquility.

Long-burning lamps flanked its sides, their light flickering, incense smoke curling, the air filled with a faint sandalwood scent,

Gudu Luoxue stood quietly before the image of Guanyin, looking up.

In her simple clothing and hairpin, she resembled a frost-covered plum, her natural beauty calming and transcendent. She was like a tranquil fairy that stepped out of ancient scrolls, untouched by mundane life, maintaining her serenity in the world.

"Luoxue has met Taoist Li, Ms. Jiang, and Jiang..."

Gudu Luoxue turned, greeting everyone with a bow, her face as placid as an undisturbed ancient well, possessing its own restrained charm.

Jiang Shouzhong had to admit that in this woman’s presence, there truly was a sense of calming the heart and curbing desires.

It felt as if snowflakes were falling upon the skin, cool to the touch yet clarifying the mind as if undergoing a natural purification.

To put it bluntly... the little brother couldn’t rise to the occasion.

The monk served tea silently and then left the grand hall.

Jiang Yi sat gracefully, smiling as she said,

"I heard there’s a forbidden place in the Ancient Brahma Temple called the Bitter Fire Hell, where monks who have erred undergo a kind of Avici Hell-like grueling penance. I thought you were going to take us there for a stern lecture."

Gudu Luoxue smiled, "Abstinence isn’t punishment; there’s no need for such a place. But coming to the Buddha hall today indeed worked out well, since it’s a place of purity that’s beneficial for reducing desires."

"Let’s get started, then," Jiang Yi gestured for Chun Yu to fetch the latest volume of a risque novel from her belongings and began flipping through it, laughing, "Let’s see if I, whose mind is full of men, can be made to abstain from desires."

Jiang Shouzhong moved closer to take a glance, his mouth twitching.

What a piece of work, this Ms. Jiang, daring to do this in a sacred place.

Gudu Luoxue’s clear eyes turned toward Jiang Shouzhong, smiling as she asked, "Does Master Jiang also wish to practice abstinence?"

Jiang Shouzhong laughed it off, "I’m just listening casually."

Gudu Luoxue nodded with a smile, and after Li Guanshi took his seat, she spoke softly, "Then let’s begin."

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