Chapter 45: Gu Ying, You Come Out

Chapter 45

Gu Ying would occasionally notice him.

He was born so outstanding that she couldn't ignore that trace of cold and cruel beauty. The entanglement in her previous life and the misunderstandings in this life caused her to only be able to keep her distance from him. Fôllôw new stories at novelhall.com

Gu Ying didn't know what to feel in her heart. She looked away again and quietly waited for the Emperor to flip the plaques.

The Tianqi Emperor said, "Come, bring the name plaques here!"

The high-ranking eunuch Guo beside the Emperor smiled and walked over to the Tianqi Emperor with a lacquered golden wooden tray in his hands, "Your Majesty, all the name plaques are here."

The Tianqi Emperor let out an imposing "hmm".

Upon hearing this, many people's hearts jumped, including Jiang Yin. He had just become the second top scorer in the imperial examination, and hadn't been assigned an official position yet. If he could stand out today at the royal hunting game, he would definitely be able to get a better official position.

As long as he got this archery opportunity, he would definitely seize it to show off his skills in front of the Emperor and make a name for himself in one shot.

He seemingly glanced at Gu Ying unintentionally, thinking shamelessly in his heart, this way, she could also see his elegant bearing...

She used to admire him before, so would she like him again afterwards?

Men are like this, they allow women to admire them, while they remain cold towards others. But they cannot accept a woman's indifference and coldness towards themselves.

Just like the current Gu Ying.

After she stopped bothering him, he became more obsessively possessive of her instead.

Gu Ying didn't notice Jiang Yin's wolf-like gaze at all. She just kept her eyes on the Tianqi Emperor's hand reaching into the tray, and couldn't help but tense up in anticipation.

Would things unfold the same way as her previous life?

If the Emperor drew her name again...

Would she bravely step forward, pick up the bow and arrow, and shoot at the target?

The Tianqi Emperor lifted his hand from the tray, and a wooden plaque carved into a dragon head appeared in his palm. He frowned.

Everyone held their breath and waited silently for the chosen one.

A light breeze blew by in the warm sunshine on this snowy day.

Gu Ying closed her eyes briefly.

When she heard her name come out of the Emperor's mouth, the tense strings in her heart suddenly relaxed.

Gu Jia froze, her petite face stiffened.

She couldn't imagine that Jiang Yin would actually stand up to help Gu Ying. Wasn't this a slap in her face!

Gu Ying, however, was a little surprised. She didn't feel that Jiang Yin was helping her.

He was just finding a justified excuse to get this opportunity to show his face.

Unfortunately, did he think she would give this opportunity to him?

How na?ve.

Although she was a little touched that Su Huanfeng sincerely wanted to help her, the young marquis was a nice person, but not a good match for her.

Su Huanfeng gnashed his teeth in anger and said harshly, "Jiang, what are you meddling for? Get lost!"

Jiang Yin remained unmoved, bowing his head humbly, "This student and Second Miss Gu have some history. Now I am also discussing marriage with the Gu family. I cannot bear to see Second Miss Gu helpless and want to lend her a hand as an elder brother."

"Elder brother?" Su Huanfeng arrogantly lifted his chin. "This young master is her fiancé! If anyone is to help, it should be this young master! Who do you think you are to put on an act!"

Zhao Changdu gave Su Huanfeng an indifferent glance, standing still.

Since Su Huanfeng was here, he was no longer needed.

The Tianqi Emperor said displeasedly, "Su Huanfeng, watch your attitude in this place."

Su Huanfeng remained composed and asked, "Your wise Majesty, please judge whether it should be I, her fiancé, or him, the self-proclaimed elder brother with no proper status, to shoot this arrow?"

Jiang Yin's handsome face soured as he pursed his lips. "This student will accept whatever Your Majesty decides."

All the ladies present were very envious and jealous that Gu Ying could receive such treatment. They began whispering among themselves.

Even Huo Qiyan couldn't help but turn her head to look at Gu Ying across the vast crowd.

She felt a little unhappy and disdainful.

No matter how much Gu Ying stood out again, and no matter how willing Jiang Yin and the young marquis were to help her, as long as cousin's heart was not with her, she would not pose a threat. So Huo Qiyan was happy to watch the show.

On the high platform, the Tianqi Emperor encountered this kind of situation for the first time too. He turned to look at his sickly Empress and passed the question to her, "Empress, what do you think is the best way to handle this?"

The Empress coughed and glanced at the two proud sons of Heaven kneeling below, then at Gu Ying sitting calmly in her seat. She gently said, "Your Majesty, in this concubine's opinion, why not let Miss Gu decide for herself."

The Tianqi Emperor also felt this was best. He called for Gu Ying by name, "Gu Ying, come forth."