HPDBC Chapter 57 A Bit Awkward; Frustration of the Helpless Crowd!
Chapter 57 A Bit Awkward; Frustration of the Helpless Crowd!
"Apologies, Miss Fei. I am shallow in my studies, and I genuinely lack any noteworthy works," Gu Lan earnestly declined.
However, as he looked at this coquettish courtesan, he felt some confusion... Why did he get the feeling that this woman knew something?
His straightforward refusal left Xiao Fei'er utterly speechless.
Only today did she realize how merciless a man uninterested in you could be! You've written so many novels, and I'm willing to let you play, but you're not even willing to share...
"The Emperor's taste is indeed impeccable, and it's my overthinking," Xiao Fei'er bit her lip, reassuring herself that everything was fine now.
However, for some unknown reason, there was still a tinge of disappointment in her heart.
At this moment, as Gu Lan was about to take his leave, a book fell from his arms and landed on the floor.
It turned out to be the unfinished "Three Hundred Poems" that he had been working on for the past two days!
How awkward...
The fragrance room fell into absolute silence.
Xiao Fei'er stared in astonishment at Gu Lan, finding it hard to believe. Did this guy really have some good stuff hidden away? Was there really no desire in him to flaunt it like she pretended to be?
For the first time in years, she felt a sense of frustration in her heart!
However, as Xiao Fei'er looked at the exquisitely bound book and thought about the beautiful novels Gu Lan could write, she couldn't help but feel a bit intrigued. If these were indeed the timeless verses Liu Yexi mentioned, it would be worth a glance!
"Cough, cough..." Gu Lan quietly picked up the book, pretending nothing had happened, and placed it back into his arms.
Unable to hold back any longer, Xiao Fei'er asked, "Master Gu, may I have a look at this book?"
Facing her watery eyes, Gu Lan directly shook his head, "I'm sorry, Miss Fei. These are all written for my wife."
Firm and ruthless in his rejection again!
Xiao Fei'er felt a sour feeling in her heart but had to retract her hand and sighed, "I was impudent, Master. Farewell."
Gu Lan nodded and did not let the maid escort him. Instead, he requested to leave through the back door of the fragrance room, avoiding the corner where he had entered Dulcet Pavilion.
If he were surrounded by those people, they would surely interrogate him about what he had done inside. If Gu Lan told the truth, that he had just listened to a tune in Xiao Fei'er's boudoir, he would undoubtedly be suspected of abnormal behavior!
Better to avoid unnecessary trouble.
Returning to the inn early and going to the commercial firm to redeem the land deed tomorrow were the top priorities.
Inside the palace!
The usually silent Hall of Nourishing Hearts suddenly lit up with candlelight tonight. This was the sleeping palace where the female Emperor read memorials.
Several eunuchs and palace maids with some authority who saw this were secretly surprised.
They quickly and quietly formed a group to offer their greetings. However, Liu Yexi, stationed at the entrance, stopped them.
"Her Majesty is reading memorials. You can all go back. Consider tonight as if you didn't see anything," Liu Yexi commanded per the female Emperor's instructions.
"Yes."
The eunuchs and palace maids all retraced their steps. After a while, they cautiously began whispering from a distance.
"Master Liu is here. It seems Her Majesty has really returned."
"She just came back and started reading memorials. Her Majesty is indeed diligent!"
"Isn't she? People outside might not know, but we do. Since the establishment of the Great Jing Dynasty, the current female Emperor is the most diligent, and she's still young..."
Liu Yexi had just breathed a sigh of relief when he saw a figure in black approaching from the sky.
"Who?!"
"Sister Liu, it's me," Xiao Fei'er took off her face veil, revealing her charming face.
"Late at night, Her Majesty is reviewing memorials. Why are you here?" Liu Yexi asked.
"I missed Her Majesty!" Xiao Fei'er, not having seen Mu Yuyan for a year, genuinely missed her.
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Liu Yexi glanced at her and pursed his lips, "Come in together."
The two women entered the Hall of Nourishing Hearts. Before the northern wall of the grand hall, Mu Yuyan was still dressed casually, sitting at a dragon desk, going through a mountain of memorials, including Xiao Fei'er's confidential reports from yesterday. With candles flickering, the atmosphere was quiet and serene.
"Fei'er, take a seat."
Mu Yuyan looked up, motioning towards a seat beside her.
The three women grew up together since childhood, and although their roles were that of ruler and subjects, there wasn't much formality among them.
Liu Yexi obediently found a stool to sit on, gazing nostalgically at the hall he hadn't visited in a long time. Xiao Fei'er, on the other hand, went straight to Mu Yuyan and sat beside her. She leaned softly against Mu Yuyan's arm and complained with a hint of grievance, "Your Majesty, Gu Lan bullied me."