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Next up was the match between Lingbo Academy and Canaan Academy. Both teams had excellent players, and compared to Gu Jiao"s various unconventional tactics, the style of the second match was much more normal.
Gu Jiao and the others sat beside Dean Cen, with Su Xue and Second Young Miss Su also present.
“Hehe.” Su Xue sneaked glances at the young man next to her fourth brother, giggling foolishly.
Second Young Miss Su looked at her silly sister with exasperation and subtly moved a bit farther away.
She wanted to sit farther away to avoid being infected by her sister’s foolishness.
As the saying went, amateurs watch the fun, professionals watch the technique. The atmosphere was always high when Tianqiong Academy played, but Lingbo Academy and Canaan Academy definitely showcased the best skills of the compet.i.tion so far.
Mu Qingchen took on the role of commentator for Gu Jiao, "Lingbo Academy is a century-old inst.i.tution in Shengdu, while Canaan Academy is run by the Imperial Advisor"s Hall. I heard the name was given by the Imperial Advisor himself."
Gu Jiao stroked her chin, "No wonder it has such a name."
Mu Qingchen was puzzled, "What"s wrong with the name?"
“Oh, nothing.” Gu Jiao replied.
Mu Qingchen"s attention returned to the polo field, "They were holding back before, but today they are giving it their all. This is their true strength."
Both teams played cleanly, with no underhanded tricks.
Tianqiong Academy’s polo skills were far from being able to match theirs, and cramming at the last minute would never make up for it.
In fact, it was already a miracle that they had made it to the finals, thanks to some impressive maneuvers by a certain individual.
Mu Qingchen said gravely, "In the next match, our chances of winning are slim. We need to intensify our training in the coming days."
Gu Jiao, with a light-hearted demeanor, said, “I never really want us to win anyway.”
Mu Qingchen looked at her oddly.
Gu Jiao cleared her throat and said without changing her expression, “Let’s not put too much pressure on ourselves. Our studies are already so demanding, we shouldn’t create more anxiety. Second place isn’t too bad!”
What a joke. The second-place reward was one thousand taels of gold! Who cares about meeting the Emperor?
She was set to give the opponent an easy win!
Mu Qingchen: “…”
What a person with no ambition!
At the end of the match, Lingbo Academy narrowly lost by two flags.
Lingbo Academy was where Little Jing Kong was studying at present, and Gu Jiao expressed a bit of sympathy for them.
Sympathy that lasted two seconds, and not a moment more.
As the crowd dispersed, Tianqiong Academy’s members ran into those from Canaan Academy.
True to their status as students selected by the Imperial Advisor’s Hall, each of them exuded an air of elegance and superiority.
The Canaan Academy students carried the aloof pride of the Imperial Advisor"s Hall and had no intention of getting acquainted with those from the Tianqiong Academy. They simply glanced at them before walking past.
Gu Jiao, however, suddenly said to them, “I’m rooting for you guys. Play well in the next match and don’t hold back! The first place is yours!”
Everyone from Canaan Academy: “……”
Everyone from Tianqiong Academy: “……”
……
“Fourth brother!”
Su Xue lifted her skirt and ran over, quickly glancing at Gu Jiao before pretending to speak earnestly to Mu Qingchen, "Fourth brother, are you leaving so soon?"
Mu Qingchen looked at her.
Su Xue"s eyes flickered, and she said, "I mean... it"s rare for you to come back to the inner city, and I haven"t seen you for several days. It"s almost lunchtime, so why not have a meal together? A new restaurant just opened nearby, and second sister and I haven"t tried it yet. Right, second sister?"
Second Young Miss Su, who had just arrived, was caught off guard by Su Xue’s question. She was stunned for a moment then asked, “What?”
Mu Qingchen sighed slightly and turned to his companions, “You all go back first.”
Su Xue"s almond-shaped eyes widened, "No, fourth brother!"
Mu Qingchen couldn"t possibly have her two sisters dining with several men at the same table, but he couldn"t reject his sister"s request either, so he stayed behind alone.
Hence, Su Xue watched as Gu Jiao and Mu Chuan mounted their horses and left. She felt so aggrieved that her lips pouted.
Mu Qingchen, looking puzzled at his sister who was on the verge of tears, asked, "Weren"t you the one who wanted to have lunch together?"
I’m not actually interested in having a meal with you!
Su Xue stomped her foot and walked away in a huff!
Having gone out of Lingbo Academy, Gu Jiao didn"t actually leave, "I"m... going to buy something. You all go back first, I"ll catch up with you later."
Mu Chuan asked, "Do you want us to wait for you?"
Gu Jiao replied, "No need, I"ll catch up."
Mu Chuan agreed, "Alright, we"ll go ahead then."
“What’s going on?” Dean Cen asked.
Mu Chuan, riding alongside the carriage, explained, “Liulang said he’s going to buy something and asked us to go ahead. He’ll catch up later.”
Dean Cen said, “He doesn’t have the inner city tally.”
If he couldn’t catch up, he wouldn’t be able to leave the inner city. Oh well, they could just wait for him at the city gate if necessary.
Gu Jiao rode her horse towards Canglan Women"s Academy. As she pa.s.sed by a small alley, she saw a carriage parked inside. She dismounted and handed the reins of her horse to the coachman of the carriage.
The coachman understood and led the horse away.
Gu Jiao climbed into the carriage.
"That was quick." Xiao Heng said with a slight smile.
Gu Jiao replied, "I couldn"t be slow when meeting my husband."
Xiao Heng raised his slender, jade-like fingers and brushed her hair away from her temples, "I thought you didn"t understand."
Gu Jiao raised an eyebrow and said, "I understand the gaze of the beauty!"
Xiao Heng smiled softly, his fingers sliding down to hold her hand, "Are you hurt?"
Even though he didn’t understand polo, he could tell something was off today.
Gu Jiao shook her head, “I’m not hurt.”
“What exactly happened?” Xiao Heng asked with concern.
Gu Jiao recounted how Han Che had come to try and s.n.a.t.c.h her horse, and ended up getting beaten up by her, "…Those Shaolin monks were from the Han Family."
Xiao Heng pondered, "No wonder the heir of the Han Family also came today."
Gu Jiao asked, “The heir of the Han Family came?”
“Yes, he came with Ming Junw.a.n.g.” Xiao Heng answered, “I asked Ming Junw.a.n.g’s servant girl, and that person is Han shizi, Han Che’s elder brother.”
Gu Jiao stroked her chin, “Oh, he actually dared to come.”
"It"s getting late, Jing Kong should be finished with his cla.s.ses. I need to go pick him up." Xiao Heng said. Seeing Gu Jiao narrowing her eyes with a mischievous look, he added, "You’re not thinking of causing trouble, are you?"
“Of course not.” Gu Jiao blinked her eyes innocently, looking particularly well-behaved.
Then Xiao Heng watched as she swiftly grabbed a sack from behind her: "…"Raz P."s Thoughts
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In the suspenseful supernatural novel “Records of Mortals,” Jiang Baiyan, once a solitary and impoverished youth, finds refuge in the Shi family of Chang’an due to his extraordinary bloodline. With his clear and captivating peach blossom eyes, this seemingly innocent young man conceals a fanatical and malevolent lunatic within. Destined to succ.u.mb to darkness amidst hardship and degradation, he becomes a harbinger of chaos.
When Shi Dai suddenly transmigrates, she takes on the role of the Shi family’s young lady, the one who subjects him to countless trials, eventually leading to her demise.
The twist? She never got to finish reading the novel.
From what she knew of the plot, Jiang Baiyan was just a silent, timid, and often bullied pitiable character.
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Jiang Baiyan had never encountered someone like Shi Dai.
After he had slaughtered all the evil creatures in the garden, the blood-stained young man, exuding a murderous aura, approached her step by step, his lips curling into a malicious smile, "Scared?"
Shi Dai responded, “You’re really amazing! I applaud you until I spin like a spiral and fly around the moon three hundred times! And also——you have dimples when you smile!"
Jiang Baiyan: ...?
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After seeing her at a lantern festival with another man, Jiang Baiyan lowered his eyes, his fingers twirling her hair. He said in a mocking and sinister tone, "The mansion in the western suburbs...if I hide you there, no one will find you, right?"
Shi Dai replied, "Does it come with meals and lodging? Can I sleep in everyday? Oh, and your cooking is the best!"
Jiang Baiyan: ...?
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Jiang Baiyan was supposed to dislike her, even hate her, but as their separation drew near, his eyes turned red and he grabbed her sleeve, pleading, "Don"t abandon me, alri—”
Shi Dai responded, "Alright, alright, I’ll only have you. Mwah."
Jiang Baiyan: ...?
He hasn"t finished his lines yet though…