Male Lead Is Always That Heartless

Chapter 36

Cuiwan Games officially began. Gu Yi asked the palace staff to weigh the balls before handing them to Zhao Wan to ensure everything was perfect.

The weight was correct.

She then wholly put down her heart and stood idly with her cane to watch the battle.

The first one to play was Consort De of Luoying Hall. Consort De was worthy of being the previous champion, winning five holes in a row in the opening round. However, she unfortunately missed when hitting the sloping ball on the sixth hole. She stayed for the next round to play again. The second player was Consort Shu, who seemed to be doing it for show and didn’t even score a single ball.

Gu Yi played casually and scored three chips when she came on the stage. Lady of Fairness Wang said, “Sister Gu is injured and still this powerful.”

Gu Yi humbly said, “Newbie luck.”

Xiao Yan secretly smiled and thought that she still had self-awareness. He had watched her play; when her hands held the club, the force was not equal, one loose and one tight; she was lucky to score.

Soon after Gu Yi left the field, it was Xiao Yan’s turn to play. Initially, she thought he would follow the script, ‘I only watch the game,’ but she did not expect him to watch the game and be on the field. He quickly scored ten holes in a row and won the top spot on the field.

Gu Yi: ……

The book never mentioned that Xiao Yan went down to the field! What’s going on? Relying on many people today, is he especially coming to show off in front of the concubines?

Consort De rejoiced, ”Your Majesty, you’re so impressive! You won first place so quickly!”

Gu Yi held on to her last hope, thinking that Doggy Xiao could not have come to earn the Concubine’s money, but then she heard him say, “Thank you, everyone.”

Gu Yi’s dream of being rich and powerful was in jeopardy, and she said unwillingly, “Your Majesty is mighty! But how will this bet be counted if the sisters hit ten holes afterward in one go?”

Xiao Yan smiled, “Naturally, the bet will be divided equally.”

The only people on the field who haven’t played were Lady of Fairness Gong and Talent Lady Zhao.

Lady of Fairness Gong laughed and said, “Your Majesty, sister Gu is too optimistic about me. I’ll hit two holes at most.”

Gu Yi initially thought she was modest, but she was true to her word and only hit two holes. The last person on the finale was Zhao Wan.

Gu Yi held her cane and waited with bated breath. I’m counting on you, female lead!

Xiao Yan watched Gu Yi holding her wooden cane and looking at Talent Lady Zhao solemnly. He couldn’t help but lose his smile, forgetting that she was a fortune hunter. But, here in the palace, she wouldn’t have to worry about food and drink. What does she need so much money for?

Zhao Wan quickly scored six holes in one fell swoop and was already on par with Consort De’s score. She was preparing to strike the seventh ball.

The palace concubines were all shocked! Talent Lady Zhao turned out to be amazing!

Consort De tugged her handkerchief tightly and clenched her teeth. She turned to the Emperor and smiled, “Sister Zhao is impressive!”

The Emperor heard this and praised, “Not bad indeed.”

Consort De’s heart grew more unhappy. The rest of the people heard and couldn’t help but look at Talent Lady Zhao a few more times.

His Majesty definitely will remember her!

As for Consort Shu, because she stood diagonally behind the Emperor and had been silently peering at him, she knew that most of the time, Xiao Yan didn’t even look at Talent Lady Zhao, who was playing exceptionally well on the field. His line of sight, consciously or unconsciously, always fell on Lady of Fairness Gu. Lady of Fairness Gu had injured her leg, yet the Emperor had never been to the Heluo Hall to see her except on the day of the attack. Does he not care about Lady of Fairness Gu or too much care and instead alienate her? In this way, perhaps the person sent by Xiao Lu was indeed insightful in picking Lady of Fairness Gu.

Consort Shu took a closer look at Lady of Fairness Gu. She saw her eyes wandering with the balls of Cuiwan Games and did not care at all about the gaze of the bystanders.

So interesting.

After a pillar of incense had passed, Zhao Wan finally struck ten holes in a row and won first place!

The plot is online!

Gu Yi pressed down on her frantically rising mouth and sighed, “Awesome, A Wan! Nice win!”

She was getting rich overnight!

Zhao Wan blushed slightly, turned to Xiao Yan, and said softly, “I was just lucky. I’m not as steady as Your Majesty.” She barely hit the last few rounds.

Xiao Yan revealed a kind smile, his eyebrows slightly curved, and his pair of peach blossom eyes burning, “Talent Lady Zhao, there is no need to be humble. Since you are better, of course, you should be rewarded.”

Zhao Wan blushed even more, hung her head, and bowed, “Thank you for your grace.”

The palace staff sauntered with trays, holding several stacks of silvery money, and Xiao Yan added, “Send half of the money to the Heluo Hall.”

At this moment, Gu Yi and the female lead finally share honor and disgrace. She hurriedly used a silk handkerchief to cover her overly obvious smile. Hurrying to make a bow, she said, “Thank you for your grace.”

Xiao Yan was silent momentarily and said, “Talent Lady Zhao of the Heluo Hall is gorgeous, and with this, promoted to Beauty Zhao.”

Zhao Wan was stunned momentarily, her heart beating like a drum. She knelt and bowed long and hard, “Thank you for Your Majesty’s great grace.”

Gu Yi also froze.

The plot is indeed picking up! Zhao Wan indeed became a Beauty, precisely as the book describes, when the Cuiwan Games were held.

All the people present were astonished. This Talent Lady Zhao promoted to Talent Lady from a palace maid was in last month’s things, and now she has become a Beauty. So fast! The Emperor very favored her!

Xiao Yan’s eyes subconsciously spy Gu Yi’s expression; he saw her freeze momentarily and then show understanding. His heart suddenly gave birth to a few points of displeasure. “Since the game is finished, I won’t stay any longer.” He said to Eunuch Gao, “Move to Tianlu Pavilion.”

Eunuch Gao was puzzled. The Emperor had just conferred a Beauty and wanted to leave now? Recently, the Emperor’s temperament has become increasingly inscrutable, and he sang under his breath, “Rise.”

After Xiao Yan left, the concubines congratulated Zhao Wan either genuinely or falsely. “Congratulations to Beauty Zhao for coming out on top and winning His Majesty’s favor!”

“I’m so envious of you. Beauty Zhao accompanied His Majesty to Wu Shan Palace, and when she returned to the palace, her favor did not wane, but was promoted to a higher position instead.”

Consort De’s smile was ugly, and she could not hold it together. “Sister Zhao surprised me today. I did not expect that you were an expert in the game.”

Zhao Wan hung her head, “Consort De has flattered me.”

Consort De’s fists in her sleeves clenched. This vixen! The Emperor never stayed in Luoying Hall after he returned to the palace!

“Beauty Zhao is too humble. You will have a bright future since His Majesty has praised your exceptional beauty.” She turned around. “I’m tired. Let’s stop here today.”

As soon as Consort De left, the concubines dispersed, each returning to their halls.

Gu Yi headed for the sedan chair with her cane, but Zhao Wan quickly caught up with her, “Lady of Fairness.”

Gu Yi turned to see it was her and smiled, “What is it?”

Zhao Wan saw her slow steps and worriedly said, “Today, Lady of Fairness has been standing for a long time. Your legs must be uncomfortable. I will only say one thing, and after that, I won’t bother you anymore.”

Gu Yi nodded, signaling her to speak.

Zhao Wan hung her head and bowed, “For today’s games, A Wan has relied much on you, so I would like to offer all the money to you.”

Gu Yi was shocked. “This …… is not very good ……” One thousand taels. She’s not that greedy; they can share it 80/20!

Zhao Wan bowed again, “It’s all A Wan’s heart. If the Lady of Fairness won’t agree, A Wan can only kneel outside the Heluo Hall.”

Gu Yi pouted. She believed the female lead was that stubborn. She then didn’t struggle: “Okay, since it’s your intention, I’ll accept it. I’ll see what novelties Treasure Department has and give it to you later.” Anyway, in the end, the female lead will have everything under the sun. These thousand taels of silver are just a drop in the bucket for her, but this is precious start-up capital for herself, who will leave the palace to become a rich woman!

Zhao Wan saw that she agreed and left.

Gu Yi sat behind the soft sedan chair and listened to Tao Jia whispering outside the sedan chair, “What does Beauty Zhao mean? Is it possible that she wants to give you a bad name for bullying and harsh treatment so she can go to His Majesty and report you?”

Gu Yi: “There’s no harm in that. The soldiers will stop the water and cover up the earth.” She doesn’t care about a bad reputation!

That evening, the Emperor rewarded Beauty Zhao with a complete set of jade Cuiwan sticks, and Heluo Hall’s Beauty Zhao became popular.

Tao Jia saw Gu Yi lying on the bed again, flipping through books, and she anxiously said, “Due to Lady of Fairness’s injury, the ceremony room removed the jade plaque. Tomorrow is flipping day; what will we do if His Majesty orders Beauty Zhao again?”

Gu Yi slowly flipped the book: “The sky will rain, while the woman will marry. Don’t worry about it!” Beauty Zhao will be chosen!

The male and female lead’s relationship lines are accelerating, okay?

Tao Jia looked at Gu Yi’s calm face and said incredulously, “Doesn’t you feel anxious? What if the Emperor likes Beauty Zhao and forgets about you? Your relationship used to be so good. Aren’t you sad?”

Gu Yi put down the book and recited a line: “It was a mistake from the beginning ……” and sighed, “His Majesty’s favor is never something that you decide. Tao Jia, His Majesty has rewarded me with the position of Lady of Fairness, so I should be contented.” When she thinks of it, this position is probably the pension given by Doggy Xiao.

Tao Jia’s brows knitted tightly, “Lady of Fairness, you should recuperate from the injury first. After you heal, I’ll beg Eunuch Gao to put your jade plaque back ……”

Gu Yi hummed and buried her head in the book.

The next afternoon, in Tianlu Pavilion, after taking the Emperor’s pulse as usual, Dr. Hu bowed and was about to leave but was called by the Emperor, “Dr. Hu, did you go to Heluo Hall today??”

Dr. Hu: “I checked Lady of Fairness Gu’s injured leg at Sishi (9-11 am).” Seeing the Emperor’s silence, he continued, “Lady of Fairness Gu’s injury has scabbed, and after a few days, she can move freely.” He pondered for a moment and added, “It’s just ……”

“Just …… what?”

Dr. Hu truthfully reported, “It probably will leave a long scar. ”

Serving the Emperor would be indecent, and she probably couldn’t serve anymore.

Xiao Yan made an ‘uh’ sound and coldly said: “I know. Withdrew.”

After Dr. Hu left, Xiao Yan hung his head to read the dossier.

Eunuch Gao Gui reminded at the right time, “The Head of the Ceremony Room has already arrived outside the pavilion. Does Your Majesty want to summon him?”

Xiao Yan stopped writing and said, “Yes.”

Eunuch Wu tremblingly held the jade plaques and entered. Since the last time the Emperor overturned the jade plaques, he had yet to face him, so today, he was extra careful, lest he had not breathed the right breath and angered His Majesty.

Xiao Yan walked the jade steps and saw that Lady of Fairness Gu of Heluo Hall’s jade plaque had been removed. Eunuch Wu did not dare to breathe out and only heard a tinkling sound in his ears.

After the Emperor turned over the plaque., he hung his head and bowed, “I’ll take my leave.” He returned with a bated breath before raising his eyes to look closer.

Heluo Hall Beauty Zhao’s plaque.

Eunuch Wu had also heard a little about Beauty Zhao. It seemed she would rise to the top. However, what puzzled him was that the Emperor had also overturned Beauty Zhao’s plaque the last time, yet he had turned angry.

Hey, the holy heart is hard to measure, ah.