bookrebus Chapter 36: Worry
Chapter 36: Worry
Xu Jinxin's face turned ashen.
Just moments ago I thought Xin Ruyu had feelings for me, but I never expected things to turn out like this...
Why were so many people surrounding Gan Luo when he arrived?
If that's the case, then what does Xu Jinxin amount to?
The more I thought about it, the angrier I became.
Thinking back to the very beginning, it was clear that all these scholars had their eyes on her.
How could it be that in the end all the light was on Gan Luo?
He clenched his hands so tightly that he didn't even realize his nails were digging into his flesh.
Coming to my senses, I suddenly felt a pain in my palm. Looking down, I was surprised to find that it had been...
Xu Jinxin's maidservant saw this and felt worried.
Xu Jinxin made a shushing gesture: "I'm fine."
"Young Master Zhao has arrived so late, you should at least offer some thanks."
They're all talking here.
"Yes, Young Master Zhao, you should at least show some appreciation, shouldn't you?"
Zhao Wuji listened to what they said and pondered for a while.
"To express my deepest apologies, how about we have a meal at Fenglailou tomorrow at noon after the poetry competition? What do you all think?"
Upon hearing this, they all spoke without hesitation.
"Young Master Zhao is indeed very generous! Since Young Master Zhao has put it this way, then let's meet at Fenglai Tower at noon tomorrow!"
Zhao Wuji turned his gaze to Gan Luo.
Unexpectedly, Gan Luo completely ignored Zhao Wuji.
"I have met the princess. I did not expect that you would look so radiant after just a few days."
Does Zhao Wuji mean that Gan Luo was very depressed before this?
"Young Master Zhao, are you praising me or choosing me?"
Gan Luo coldly questioned Zhao Wuji.
The people around them all felt that the atmosphere was strange.
"I've heard that Young Master Zhao seems to be someone the princess used to like."
"Are you unaware of the major events in the capital? This seems to be the person the princess likes."
So why is the princess so cold towards Zhao Wuji now?
Besides their attitude, they also avoid it like the plague.
No matter how you look at it, it's impossible to tell that the princess had ever liked Zhao Wuji before.
More importantly, Xin Ruyu was also holding this hairpin in her hand.
"I have no interest in hairpins, Your Highness, please take them back."
Being suddenly rejected in front of so many people, these young masters thought Xin Ruyu would be a little embarrassed, but to their surprise, Xin Ruyu acted as if nothing had happened.
They couldn't help but admire Xin Ruyu a little.
Xu Jinxin walked up to Zhao Wuji and asked him in a gentle voice.
"Young Master Zhao, would you like to participate in these three activities now?"
Given his extensive knowledge of literature over the years, Zhao Wuji would certainly attend.
The ultimate victor is definitely Zhao Wuji!
"Of course I will participate, especially since I was one of the top students in school."
This is indeed true, and these students all agree.
But they are all feeling somewhat panicked now.
After all, this was another prince, and another one who was going to participate... They felt like they were surrounded by enemies.
In that instant, everyone wanted to run away.
Xu Jinxin, however, had already figured it out.
"Do you students perhaps wish to back out now?"
They were all stunned when they heard that.
"Miss Xu, what are you saying? How could I dare to go back on my word!"
"Yes, Miss Xu! As the saying goes, a gentleman's word is as good as his bond."
Seeing that none of them intended to leave, I felt that this poetry competition was a success.
"Then this poetry competition has been a success."
Gan Luo sat upright in his chair, leisurely eating grapes.
"Your Highness, who do you think will win this tournament?"
Green Bamboo asked Gan Luo in a very low voice.
Gan Luo shook his head; he couldn't confirm the matter either.
After all, Gan Luo didn't possess any so-called prophetic abilities.
Now, Gan Luo can only know what they are thinking by reading their minds.
Inside the palace, Gan Yanling had just finished reviewing the memorials and planned to take a walk in the Imperial Garden.
Unexpectedly, I overheard these things here, the eunuchs and palace maids discussing something.
Gan Yanling naturally felt some doubts and planned to ask.
"What are you two talking about so suspiciously here?"
Upon hearing this, the palace maid and the eunuch turned around and were surprised to see Gan Yanling.
The thing in my hand fell to the ground with a thud.
The two of them hurriedly knelt on the ground.
"This servant did not know that Your Majesty would be here. If I have offended Your Majesty, please punish me."
Gan Yanling waved his hand.
"I overheard you and I discussing some things, and I'm quite curious. Why don't you tell me so I can have a laugh too?"
The two of them couldn't help but wonder if even the emperor of a country would gossip.
If that's really the case, then wouldn't that be...
However, even if they gossiped, they didn't dare to say much.
"Today, I heard that Miss Xu from the Prime Minister's residence is holding a poetry competition, and Your Highness has gone there as well."
The prince went with him? Does he mean Xin Ruyu?
"Your Highness is also participating in the poetry competition now."
They all say that Xin Ruyu went there for Gan Luo, and that Gan Luo and Xin Ruyu are quite a good match.
As for Gan Yanling, even if they were a good match, Gan Yanling would not allow them to be together.
After all, Gan Luo had a very powerful force at his disposal.
If these two people were to unite, the country might very well be forced into a change of dynasty.
How could Gan Yanling allow such a thing to happen?
"There's nothing else, you can leave now."
The eunuch and the palace maid hurriedly ran away in one day.
"Little Fish, what do you think would happen if Gan Luo and Xin Ruyu got together?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yu dared not make any rash judgments.
"This servant only understands one thing: His Majesty will certainly not allow such a thing to happen, will he?"
Gan Yanling laughed heartily a few times.
"The one who truly understands me is the river fish!"
How could he possibly hand over this empire to someone else?
Now that Gan Luo's power has grown, he will definitely try to weaken it.
However, regarding the Prime Minister's residence, we definitely need to send people to keep a close eye on it today.
Let's see what kind of trouble they're up to these days.
"Someone is coming."
At this moment, there was a man dressed in black beside Gan Yanling.
"Go to the Prime Minister's residence and hide in the shadows to see what they are up to. When this is over, come back and report to me."
"Subordinates take orders!"
Suddenly, a gust of wind brushed against my face, and there was no one in front of me.
The Prime Minister's residence was bustling with activity.
"This first part will be decided by drawing lots."
The young masters around were all eagerly anticipating who they would be facing.
After the draw, the first match turned out to be between Lin Fengmian and Xin Ruyu.
They were all watching with a sense of anticipation, as if they were going to enjoy a good show.