bookrebus Chapter 38: The Little Guard Wins
Chapter 38: The Little Guard Wins
The referees naturally focused their attention on Gan Luo and Xu Jinxin.
Gan Luo waved his hand, indicating that he could abstain.
Xu Jinxin stood to the side, feeling as if she were an outsider.
She was clearly the eldest daughter of the Prime Minister's household, so how could she be in this situation now...?
Xu Jinxin was extremely frustrated.
Gan Luo looked at Xu Jinxin and realized what she was thinking, but he didn't say anything.
"Your Highness, this bodyguard of yours is quite clever; I never expected he could even compose poetry."
These words were spoken by Shangguan Mufeng.
Gan Luo looked up at Shangguan Mufeng and said calmly, "I want to ask you, if things had gone according to what this little guard of mine did just now, would he have been able to reach the final stage?"
After careful consideration, Shangguan Mufeng told Gan Luo that everyone would be able to make it to the end.
Gan Luo was somewhat surprised. It seemed he would have to go back and ask Lin Fengmian where he had learned this knowledge.
Those observing from the Prime Minister's residence were captivated by Lin Fengmian's talent.
Despite being of the same social standing as myself, this person possessed such profound knowledge.
On the contrary, he was worlds apart from Lin Fengmian.
With that, the first game naturally came to an end.
Xin Ru, Yu Lin, Feng Mian, Zhao Wuji, Shangguan Mufeng, and several other young masters successfully entered the second round of the competition.
At this moment, Xu Jinxin walked onto the stage and spoke loudly.
"Everyone must be feeling a bit tired from what I've been thinking. Why don't we take a break for a bit? What do you all think?"
They all agreed upon hearing this.
Lin Fengmian then turned his attention to Zhao Wuji.
Zhao Wuji felt a chill run down his spine when he saw Lin Fengmian's gaze.
Xin Ruyu became interested in the bodyguard beside Gan Luo.
He walked up to Lin Fengmian, who noticed him and asked him coldly.
"Your Highness, what brings you here?"
"No, it's just that I'm a little shocked that a mere bodyguard could know so much."
"The world is vast, and there are countless talented people. It's not that you just have some knowledge, but that's extremely important. Please don't overthink it, Your Highness."
Gan Luo noticed that Xin Ruyu was next to his bodyguard and hurriedly walked over.
"I wonder what Your Highness and I are talking about? They seem to be having a lively conversation."
"We only talked about some trivial matters, Your Highness need not take it to heart."
Gan Luo looked up at her.
Taking advantage of this free time, Zhao Wuji went to find Gan Luo.
He also expressed his desire to have a private conversation with Gan Luo.
Gan Luo had some doubts in his heart, wondering what Zhao Wuji was up to now.
"If you have something to say, just say it directly. There's no need to beat around the bush here. I'm getting a little annoyed by it."
"Your Highness, there are many people around here, so I'm a little embarrassed to tell you."
Zhao Wuji feigned a shy demeanor, as if it were truly hard to say.
Gan Luo felt a headache coming on when he saw Zhao Wuji's affected and pretentious appearance.
Well then, since Zhao Wuji has already said this.
"You shall follow me to this side."
Gan Luo then led Zhao Wuji to a place some distance away from them.
Meanwhile, the young masters from prominent families around them were all chatting.
Xu Jinxin clearly remembers that she brought Gan Luo here to choose a husband for him.
But now, instead of choosing a good son-in-law, we've found...
The more Xu Jinxin thought about it, the more depressed she became.
"Miss Xu, do you think I still have a chance?"
The person who spoke was a handsome young man with delicate features. He had beautiful almond-shaped eyes and exuded an aura of detachment from worldly affairs.
It's obvious that Gan Luo would never like this type.
But in order to prevent the person in front of me from overthinking things.
"Of course there will be opportunities. As long as you perform well in the future, your cousin will definitely notice you."
Now that Gan Luo has stolen all the limelight, Xu Jinxin decides to stir up some trouble to embarrass him.
"Cuihua, go and catch a few caterpillars."
Xu Jinxin's maid swallowed hard upon hearing this.
"Miss, what are you doing catching caterpillars these days?"
"Just do as I tell you to do, why ask so many questions?"
According to Xu Jinxin, Gan Luo seems to be quite afraid of caterpillars.
If that's the case, then I can now use caterpillars to cure Gan Luo.
If we can frighten Gan Luo into losing all his manners, the young masters will surely lose interest in him.
"Your Highness, I know I was wrong. Please bring me into the princess's residence once again."
Gan Luo felt a sense of mockery upon hearing Zhao Wuji's words.
"When I once regarded you as my one and only, did you ever pay any attention to me? Now you're putting on an act here."
Upon hearing the words "Xingxing is acting," Zhao Wuji hurriedly denied it.
"Your Highness, I was wrong before. I didn't know what was good for me. I hope Your Highness can forgive me..."
Gan Luo had a cold face and exuded a powerful aura.
Zhao Wuji suddenly felt as if he were inside this iceberg, and for a moment he shivered.
"All of this is your own fault. Even if you tell me this now, I will not have any pity for you."
"Your Highness, are you really going to be so heartless towards me?"
Zhao Wuji looked at Gan Luo with tears in his eyes.
Since ancient times, only women have cried for men until the first time they have ever seen them...
That's incredibly pathetic.
"I feel disgusted to see you like this. You are so pathetic that you don't look like a man at all."
Gan Luo didn't want to pay any attention to him at all.
"I only agreed to come here to chat with you because of our past relationship."
Zhao Wuji was speechless for a moment.
Zhao Wuji suddenly knelt down on the ground.
“Without you, Your Highness, I am nothing. They all look down on me. Please believe in me again, Your Highness. I will be devoted to you and will never be the same as before.”
"I will not believe what you say. Give up on this idea."
Those who witnessed this scene from a distance naturally decided that they would report it to the emperor upon their return.
However, the actions of this Grand Tutor's son are truly displeasing.
It was common knowledge that the princess had a fondness for the tutor's son.
This princess even broke many rules for the sake of the Grand Tutor's son.
As a result, this person refused to accept it, and now he truly deserves what he has done.