Male Lead Is Always That Heartless

Chapter 6.2 

Because it was raining tonight, the palace staff had prepared hot water early. In less than a column of incense, Xiao Yan had soaked in a hot tub in the compartment. 

Gu Yi waited impatiently. 

Oh, female lead, you have to fight for it! Hurry up and come, ah! 

When the sound of water in the compartment died down, the palace staff handed Xiao Yan a change of clothes. He turned out from the screen wearing only thin garments. His cheeks were flushed because he had just bathed, significantly weakening his stern aura. His face was as beautiful as jade, with a green ribbon tied to his long hair, and a green-colored thin pants tightly fitted to his legs. 

At this exact moment, outside the hall door came a slight clamor. Gu Yi sidetracked her ears and heard the voice of the female lead. 

Yes! The female lead, she’s here, she’s here, she’s finally here! 

Gu Yi dared not look at Xiao Yan again. She solemnized her complexion, walked to the hall entrance, pulled open the hall door, and rebuked, “Who is making a noise?” 

Several palace maids kneeled down one after another. “Beauty, rest assured. It’s the palace maid from the Laundry Bureau who came to deliver the cloth. This slave girl will let her back!” 

Gu Yi: “Wait!” 

Can’t let her go! 

She raised her eyes and saw Zhao Wan holding an umbrella, standing in the rain. Her left hand tightly gathered the cloth in her arms, and she beckoned, “You come here.” 

A few palace maids looked embarrassed, “Beauty, His Majesty is still in the hall …….” 

Gu Yi didn’t listen and said to Zhao Wan in a deep voice, “You come here!” 

Zhao Wan could only sprint forward. She did not expect the emperor to be here. At this time, her back was already full of mud and rainwater. It was indecent and disrespectful to face the emperor like this. Moreover, she was not ready to see Ah Yan. 

Zhao Wan saw Beauty Gu smiling warmly: “Your clothes are wet, but the rain does not stain the cloth in your arms. Please come to the hall. I will ask someone to give you a new set of palace clothes.” 

Zhao Wan urgently said: “How can this slave girl face the ……” 

The words hadn’t fallen yet, and Beauty Gu reached out, caught her sleeve, lowered her head, and whispered, “Do you still want your jade pendant?” 

Turning around, she headed towards the side hall. Zhao Wan could only follow. Xiao Yan sat cross-legged on the couch in the hall and saw Gu Yi bring a wet palace maid into the hall. 

His eyes flashed; what was the intention of this Beauty Gu? 

Gu Yi saw Xiao Yan’s gaze fall on the kneeling Zhao Wan. At this time, Zhao Wan, who had come from the rain, had a slightly wet porcelain face, and her slender white neck was hanging low, making her even more pitiful. 

Gu Yi’s mind was like thousands of fireworks exploding. The male and female lead finally met for the first time! Sprinkled flowers! If this one doesn’t work again, I will eat the jade pendant live! 

Xiao Yan only glanced at Zhao Wan but did not speak. He twisted his head to look at Gu Yi and slowly said, “Beauty, what is the meaning of this?” 

Gu Yi gently shook the fan, “I feel that this small palace lady is loyal. She protects the cloth so it doesn’t get wet. I led her here to give her a new set of palace clothes.” 

Xiao Yan: “Beauty showing such generous love to a palace maid, that’s a good character!” 

His dark brown eyes looked over coldly. Gu Yi felt that she had nothing to hide and sheepishly shook the fan in her hand again, “Your Majesty is wise!” 

A palace attendant bowed and entered to place a set of new clothes from the Laundry Bureau in front of Zhao Wan. 

Zhao Wan worshiped, “Thank you, Beauty, for your grace …… Thank you for your Majesty’s grace.” 

Xiao Yan sneered in his heart, “This time, both got the reward, then go!” 

Huh? Let the female lead go just like that? Is it good? There is no drama?  So superficial, will she die again, ah? But Gu Yi heard Xiao Yan’s tone cold and dared not interject. 

Zhao Wan listened to the words, and her heart sank. A Yan did not recognize her — Her chest was suddenly sour, and she touched the ground with her forehead, “This slave girl retired.” 

Gu Wan watched the female lead stagger out, her slightly depressed back disappearing into the rain. 

Fine, I’ve tried my best this time anyway. 

Xiao Yan watched the Beauty Gu before him watch the palace servant leave with a face of disappointment. Her eyes blinked like a small fan, casting a dark shadow of sadness. 

This Beauty Gu had just entered the palace exams, and joy and sorrow were hanging on her face. She was as simple as a blank paper or had a calculative mind; it was hard to detect. 

Xiao Yan, lying on the side of the couch with one hand on his forehead, softly laughs: “Beauty is so disappointed?” 

Gu Yi looked at his waterfall-like hair falling on the bamboo couch and forcibly turned away her eyes. “I’m not disappointed. Just a little scared.” 

Xiao Yan said, “Oh,” 

“What is Beauty afraid of?” 

Gu Yi strikes in, “I’m afraid that the rain will be too heavy, and I’ll be struck by lightning.” 

She could have died from roasted cakes, white chrysanthemums, or falling into a lake. Being struck by lightning was not impossible. 

Xiao Yan frowned. What was wrong with this Gu Beauty? 

What is the connection? 

“Beauty is not happy with me? Why are you thinking about nonsense?” 

Gu Yi saw his expression sink slightly. She immediately doggedly came forward and gently fanned him, showing her teeth and smiling, “I’m naturally happy to see Your Majesty. It’s just that the joy is so great that I am somewhat afflicted.” 

Yuk. 

Xiao Yan’s eyebrows drooped, “Could it be that the training mamas didn’t teach you not to show your teeth when you’re smiling?” 

Gu Yi immediately blocked half her face with a fan, “I have memorized Your Majesty’s teachings.”