Male Lead Is Always That Heartless

Chapter 27.2

In the Xunxie Pavilion, when Tao Jia heard that Zhao Wan was coming, her face turned red, “Noble Lady! Why did you let that vixen come here? We’re returning to the capital tomorrow, so what’s the harm in letting her stay in the servant’s room for a night!”

Gu Yi: “Since His Majesty has appointed her as a Talent Lady, you should serve her well. From now on, don’t do this again!”

Tao Jia heard Gu Yi’s words of reproach, and her heart sank even more.

Although the Noble Lady shared the bed with His Majesty, he gave no calming tonics for two days. Could it be that His Majesty didn’t get intimate with Noble Lady? Is it because of Talent Lady Zhao?

Tao Jiawhispered, “I already memorized your words, but in the future, when we return to the Heluo Hall, you should not give this person an opportunity!”

Gu Yi, too, felt a bit hot having the female lead assigned to her hall. Although she could fix the plot nearby, her heart still felt terrible. She initially thought she would revert to the 15th of June this morning; after all, Talent Zhao and Beauty Wan had different ranks.

But she woke up well. Could the plot hint to her that this still has the possibility of correcting the plot? But their return to the capital is imminent, and she does not dare to do tricks in front of Xiao Yan today and tomorrow ……

When Tao Jia saw Gu Yi look depressed, she guessed that her heart was upset, so she persuaded: “Noble Lady, do not be afraid. In the future, Tao Ji will be your eyes and ears, and keep an eye on her!”

Gu Yi absentmindedly hummed.

Outside the palace came the voice of a palace maid: “Talent Lady Zhao has arrived.”

Gu Yi rose and exited the chamber, “Summon her into the palace.”

On the Xunxie Pavilion, Zhao Wan respectfully gave her respect, “Greetings to Noble Lady.”

Gu Yi raised her hand to signal her to get up and turned to ask the palace staff standing to the side, “Has Talent Lady Zhao’s chamber been tidied up?”

The palace staff replied, “The chamber in the side hall has been tidied up. I will take Talent Lady Zhao there.”

Gu Yi nodded. Zhao Wan bowed again, “Thank you, Noble Lady.”

Zhao Wan saw that Gu Yi’s smile was kind when she said, “You don’t need to be polite.”

Inside the side chamber, warm incense vapor filled the air. A pearwood clothes rack, a square cabinet, and a bed covered with a silk satin brocade quilt were also present –neatly tidied.

After thanking the palace staff, Zhao Wan sitting on the soft bed, starting to daze. She initially thought Noble Lady Gu would give her a warning, but this situation was several times better than she expected.

Noble Lady Gu is somewhat unpredictable.

After thinking, Zhao Wan placed her luggage on her bedside and touched one of the scented pouches. She took the triangular-scented bag out and touched the white jade in it. She pinched it and rubbed it carefully.

A Yan once gave her this white rabbit jade pendant when she was young. Could he remember her when he saw this jade pendant?

*

At noon, the palace staff came to serve the meal. Gu Yi invited Zhao Wan to join her for the lunch.

Zhao Wan looked at the pair of white jade mandarin ducks and begonias hairpins Gu Yi was wearing on her head, “The hairpins on your head are very beautiful.”

Gu Yi smiled, “The beaded flower on the Talent Lady’s head is also beautiful.”

Then, the two fell silent again. Gu Yi put down her chopsticks, and Zhao Wan followed suit.

Gu Yi: “You don’t have to be so formal. I want to go to my chamber to take a nap. You can roam around the palace as you like.”

Zhao Wan: “Noble Lady is kind and generous.”

Gu Yi laughed dryly and left the table. Awkward, just awkward. Previously, getting along with Noble Lady Wang wasn’t even this awkward. Is it because befriending someone from different eras was too difficult?

Gu Yi hurried back to her chamber.

Tao Jia saw her remove her embroidered shoes and get on the bed. She wanted to speak but stopped.

Gu Yi was too generous; what if Zhao Wan turns her nose up in the future? But earlier, Noble Lady had already reprimanded her.

Tao Jia changed her words, “When Noble Lady gets up from nap later, do you want to send some snacks to Xuanyu Pavilion?”

Gu Yi realized she got along well with Xiao Yan last night and thought today was the first day of Zhao Wan’s appointment as a Talent Lady, so she shouldn’t attract attention —

Gu Yi shook her head, “We will depart for the capital tomorrow, so His Majesty must have a lot of things going on. I won’t go and bother him ……”

*

In front of the Xuanyu Pavilion, Eunuch Gao Gui heard the palace staff come to report. After looking at the baggage list, he whirled around and entered the room, reporting to the emperor: “Your Majesty, the luggage has been appropriately packed. The palace staff of the Luoxia Pavilion and the Xunxie Pavilion are also busy collecting things. At the stroke of dawn tomorrow, we can depart on time. ”

Xiao Yan: “You have done a good job.” After silence, he asked, “Has the kitchen done with the sour plums?”

Eunuch Gao laughed: “Your Majesty, it has been prepared long ago. All three cans have been stored in the carriage in advance.”

Xiao Yan hummed, picked up his pen, and lowered his eyes to read the report.

Eunuch Gao Gui remembered the gold ingot he received today and said deliberatively, “Does Your Majesty want to eat the snacks sent by the Luoxia Pavilion in the morning? I will make another fresh pot of tea if you want.”

Xiao Yan stopped writing. “What did the Xunxie Pavilion send?”

Dumbfounded momentarily, Eunuch Gao said: “Perhaps too busy collecting the traveling bags, so Xunxie Pavilion has not sent anything today.”

Xiao Yan laughed coldly in his heart. The two of them had some disagreements last night. He allowed Gu Yi to behave out of line and become arrogant because of the favor. In the end, he did what she wanted. Shouldn’t she come to bow her head and thank him today?

Did he think too highly of her, indulging her too much?

Eunuch Gao saw the emperor stunned momentarily before burying his head to read the dossier. He secretly sighed a long sigh of relief.

This wait has lasted until Youshi (*).

T/N: 5-7 pm

In the Xuanyu Pavilion, the lights were still on. Eunuch Gao remembered today’s newly appointed Talent Lady. He tentatively asked, “Your Majesty, will you summon that Talent Lady Zhao tonight?”

Xiao Yan: “Where is Talent Lady Zhao at this moment?”

Gao Gui: “Talent Lady Zhao moved to the Xunxie Pavilion before noon.”

Xiao Yan put down the brush in his hand, “Summon Talent Lady Zhao to Xuanyu Pavilion.”