Su Nian buried her mouth beneath the surface of the pool, blowing bubbles that went “glub, glub, glub”.
She sat there with her knees pulled to her chest, only the tip of her small nose peeking out of the water.
Her mind drifted back to her previous plan.
She had shed her clothes earlier, revealing skin that was porcelain-white and smooth.
The bathroom was filled with billowing steam.
The thought of wearing a maid uniform in front of Chu Tian…
‘I feel like I’m going crazy!’
She wanted to try it.
Why did she have such a shameful idea?
And more importantly, why did she want to do it more the more she thought about it?
Su Nian scooped up some water and splashed it on her face, trying to clear her head.
However, it was useless.
The memory of the book Amy had lent her, (The Overbearing Knight’s Forced Love for the Little Maid), surfaced in her mind.
The words from those pages were transforming into vivid images now, with the protagonists replaced by herself and Chu Tian.
She remembered the fire in Chu Tian’s eyes when she wore black silk stockings a few days ago.
That sense of possessiveness and fervor had frightened her, yet it had also left her feeling oddly satisfied.
‘No! This is too embarrassing!’
Su Nian shook her head to cast the thoughts aside, but the more she tried to forget, the clearer they became.
A voice whispered from the depths of her heart.
‘This is your home, your most private space. Chu Tian is your husband. What’s wrong with dressing up for him? It’s perfectly normal for a couple to have some fun.’
Yu used to dress like that often, sometimes even more boldly.
‘What do the clothes in the Storage Ring mean? The you before you lost your memories definitely…’
That final thought struck the softest part of Su Nian’s heart.
That was right.
How could she have forgotten?
The version of herself from before the memory loss had already been intimate with Chu Tian.
She wasn’t doing something out of line now; she was simply trying to reclaim their former closeness.
Those black stockings and bold outfits were proof.
Perhaps her past self had been far more proactive than she was now.
The weight of her guilt vanished instantly.
Su Nian ducked her head under the water, soaking every strand of her hair, before resurfacing.
She let out a long, heavy breath.
‘Just this once!’
She would give her dear husband a one-of-a-kind surprise!
At the same time, it would be a different… experience for herself.
Su Nian rose from the pool.
Her Magic flowed as easily as an extension of her own limbs, and the water droplets on her body were instantly dried.
She walked over to the dressing mirror and reached into her Storage Ring.
Her fingers trembled as she pulled out the maid uniform.
Her heart pounded so hard it felt like it might leap out of her throat.
‘Calm down. I need to stay calm. It’s just a piece of clothing.’
It was a classic black-and-white design.
The white apron featured delicate ruffles, and the hem of the skirt was shockingly short.
What made Su Nian blush most of all was the inclusion of a headband with fluffy black cat ears.
This was far too mischievous.
A cat-eared maid?
Her heart rate accelerated.
Now that the moment had arrived, she felt like shrinking back, but the thought of Chu Tian’s potential reaction allowed her impulse to override her shame.
‘It’s fine, Su Nian. You are the Saintess who just performed a blessing for the entire city! What is there to fear about a simple change of clothes?’
Despite her internal pep talk, her hands were shaking violently.
Soon, she had donned the uniform.
The fabric clung to every inch of her skin.
The design at the chest was incredibly bold, accentuating her curves into a breathtaking arc while revealing a generous amount of her snowy-white skin.
The waist was cinched tightly, making it look as though it could be held in a single hand.
After finishing the outfit, she looked into the mirror and sucked in a sharp breath.
The girl in the mirror had a face of holy, pure beauty, her sky-blue eyes as clear as washed glass.
Yet, she was wearing an outfit that reeked of service and submission.
Pure yet seductive, holy yet fallen.
The two contradictory temperaments formed a strange and lethal harmony.
The intense visual impact even caused Su Nian’s own heart to skip a beat.
‘No wonder Chu Tian likes me so much… Heavens… did the old me really wear clothes like this?’
After a moment of hesitation, she reached out and put on the cat-ear headband.
“Ding!”
A faint sound echoed in her mind, but Su Nian didn’t pay it any mind.
With the addition of the ears, the pure maid in the mirror gained a hint of feline cunning and charm.
Looking at her reflection, Su Nian’s cheeks burned fiercely.
She tried to imitate the scenes from the novel, lifting the corner of her skirt and curtsying slightly.
Her smooth thighs were visible beneath the short hem.
“Master…”
She practiced toward the mirror, her voice as faint as a mosquito’s buzz.
After several attempts, it still didn’t feel natural enough.
‘No… this is too shameful…’
Su Nian covered her face, feeling like she might spontaneously combust.
Yet, a growing sense of excitement deep within her urged her forward.
‘Go. Go and show Chu Tian. See if that man, who is always so calm, will go crazy for you.’
After spending a long time psyching herself up, she finally summoned the courage to push open the door to the dressing room.
“Click.”
At the soft sound, Chu Tian, who was currently processing documents, looked up.
His movements froze completely.
A girl stood elegantly in the doorway.
The black cat ears were exceptionally striking against her blonde hair.
Her straight, well-proportioned legs were exposed to the air without any cover.
Chu Tian set down his quill, and a small blot of ink bled into the document.
He felt his throat go dry instantly, as if it were on fire.
Standing in the doorway in a black-and-white maid uniform was the very Saintess who had just performed a divine blessing before the citizens of the entire city.
Beneath the short skirt, her slender legs were now clad in black silk stockings.
The sight before him caused him to lose the ability to think.
Su Nian’s legs felt weak under that scorching gaze.
She gripped her apron tightly.
The sense of shame almost drowned her, but seeing Chu Tian lose control so completely filled her with a strange sense of satisfaction.
“Mas… Master…”
The moment those words escaped her lips, Su Nian felt her cheeks catch fire.
Strangely, once the title was actually spoken, an indescribable thrill surged through her heart.
There was also a bizarre sense of familiarity.
Chu Tian leaned forward, staring at her without moving a muscle.
That gaze carried a physical heat; wherever it passed, Su Nian’s skin broke out in fine shivers.
She had to keep going.
Su Nian took a deep breath and used every ounce of her strength to deliver the lines she had rehearsed countless times.
Her voice trembled with nervousness, sounding soft and sweet, as if she were pouting.
“May I ask… would you like to ‘dine’ now, or…”
She paused and looked up, her watery sky-blue eyes staring directly into the depths of Chu Tian’s.
She saw the flames in his eyes burning even brighter.
Using a volume that was nearly a whisper, she asked the second half of the question.
“Or… would you… prefer… me?”
Chu Tian stood up abruptly.
His chair made a light scraping sound against the carpet.
Su Nian instinctively took a half-step back, her back pressing against the doorframe.
Her heart beat so fast it felt like it would burst out of her chest.
Chu Tian walked toward her slowly, each step feeling like it was treading directly on Su Nian’s heartstrings.
The distance closed.
She could clearly feel the scorching aura radiating from his body.
“Wife…”
Chu Tian’s voice was low and hoarse, carrying a dangerous undertone, “Do you know what you’re doing?”
Su Nian bit her lower lip, a flash of mischief crossing her eyes.
“I am… serving my Master.”
The words had barely left her mouth before Chu Tian pinned her against the doorframe.
His strong arms braced against the wood on either side of her body, completely enveloping her in his shadow.
“Then don’t regret it.”
Su Nian tilted her small face up, her sky-blue eyes filled with anticipation, “I won’t regret it… Master. Serving the Master is the duty of the Master’s exclusive maid.”
Su Nian took the initiative to meet him, wrapping her arms around his neck.
The fabric of the maid uniform made a soft rustling sound as they embraced.
This extreme contrast pushed Su Nian’s heart rate to its limit.
Just moments ago, she was the Star-Moon Saintess revered by tens of thousands.
Now, she was wearing a maid uniform and calling a man “Master.”
This sense of “fall” made her incredibly ashamed, but she was also intoxicated by it.
Tonight was destined to be an unforgettable night.