Male Lead Is Always That Heartless

Chapter 39

After Haishi (9-11 pm), Gu Yi freshened up and rested in bed. She glanced at the wound on her leg and gently touched it; the flesh at the scar was still bulging and soft. It was reddish-brown and did not look good. Although Dr. Hu had prescribed a scar removal ointment, she felt that this scar would remain. Fortunately, the injury was on the leg; people couldn’t see it. However, following the rules of the palace, it was indecent to serve the Emperor with the scar. An enormous stone of relief landed on Gu Yi’s heart vaguely. The official couple had begun to walk the emotional line. She couldn’t let herself have more delusions towards Doggy Xiao. She had to survive until the end of the plot and happily leave the palace to be a happy, rich woman!

Gu Yi raised her eyes and saw Tao Jia, holding an ebony tray, entering the chamber. Smilingly, she said, “The Department of Jewelry has sent you a pair of embroidered gloves.”

Gloves?

Gu Yi stretched her head to see that the tray contained a pair of tea-colored satin gloves embroidered with two white plums. The gloves looked smooth but didn’t split at the fingers, only a moon-colored ribbon at the hem. She would have thought they were two bags if no one had told her these were gloves. She tried them, and Tao Jia helped her tie the ribbon; it was indeed similar to a half-circle bag covering her hands.

She could stretch out her hand– What kind of strange aesthetic is this?

Tao Jia laughed: “What strange gloves!” Her eyes turned, and she suddenly realized, “Probably…… they were made specially to prevent you from scratching your wound these days. I didn’t expect the Imperial Hospital to be so meticulous and ask the Department of Jewelry to make this!”

Gu Yi’s heart moved slightly. She forced down the raised corners of her mouth, lying on the bed. “Since it is the imperial hospital’s intention, let’s wear it tonight.”

Seeing Gu Yi lying well, Tao Jia blew out the candle flame in the chamber and gently walked out.

Wearing gloves, Gu Yi couldn’t sleep. She stared at the carved wooden window through the green bed curtain and was lost in thoughts. Looking into her heart, Doggy Xiao seemed genuinely good to her. Even if she left the palace in the future, she may still think of him occasionally. But she wondered if Doggy Xiao would still think about the person he favored in the harem after he and the female lead got together for a lifetime.

Gu Yi folded her two round hands before her chest, slowly turned over, and began to brainstorm sadly. One day, when Doggy Xiao was dying of old age, he suddenly remembered that he had once favored a Lady of Fairness when he was young. At that time, snow covered outside the window, and he silently thought that maybe he had honestly liked her for some time.

Gu Yi sighed; this will do —

Gu Yi, who had finished brainstorming Xiao Yan’s bitter drama, quickly fell asleep. The next morning, the first day of November, the capital suddenly fell snow, the first snow of winter, covering the earth silver. Snow fell on top of the yellow tiles and red walls with various depths, white and gray interlacing.

The snow was falling, but the sky was still white and cloudy. Gu Yi was wearing a blue wool cloak and holding a stove to go out and see the snow. Tao Jia held an umbrella and followed behind her.

Gu Yi looked at Tao Jia’s fingers and saw that the redness and swelling seemed to dissipate. Gu Yi had difficulty walking, so she didn’t walk far, only along the vermillion palace wall outside Heluo Hall.

Tao Jia jokingly said, “When the snow is thick in the winter, you can make a snowman and have people make some ice sculptures to play with.”

Gu Yi nodded, but in her heart, she was still thinking about the Little Sheep (*), “Now that the season is here, can we eat the lamb hotpot?”

T/N: A hotpot chain brand, 小肥羊.

Tao Jia laughed. “I will go to the kitchen today to ask if we can have a lamb hotpot?”

Gu Yi’s heart blossomed joyfully: “I’ve seen this snow enough. We’d better return to the hall so you can ask early.”

As soon as they returned to the Heluo Hall, Tao Jia headed for the kitchen. Bored waiting for the Little Sheep, Gu Yi flipped a book, the same book about that flirtatious monk.

Xiao Yan came noiselessly, signaling the palace staff to be silent with his raised hand so there was no notification. Gu Yi sat on the chair with her feet placed by the charcoal stove, reading with high interest when someone took the book away from the back.

Startled, Gu Yi turned back to look; it was Xiao Yan. He did not wear the crown, only tying his hair with black silk. He wore a gold silk dragon robe with a white collar, narrow sleeves, and a jade belt. His eyebrows were like swords, heroic. What happened? Why so handsome today!

However, at that moment, Xiao Yan knitted his eyebrows tightly, and he was reading the thin book in his hands.

Gu Yi’s heart pounded. She smiled sarcastically, “Greetings, Your Majesty, Your Majesty is very handsome today!”

Xiao Yan could not believe what he was reading and looked up at Gu Yi, saying, “Do you usually read this kind of book?”

Gu Yi dryly laughed twice again and said pitifully, “I hurt my leg, so I read this to pass the time. Don’t take it seriously!”

Xiao Yan resisted the urge to tear the book and threw it to the side of the table, criticizing her as ‘to indulge in what one likes and lose one’s sense of purpose.’

Gu Yi smiled fakedly, “I’ll follow Your Majesty’s teachings.” After a pause, she positively learned from the previous lesson and asked, “Does Your Majesty want to drink tea? I will have someone serve tea.”

Xiao Yan waved his hand and said, “No need. I’ve come to take you out of the palace.”

Gu Yi was surprised, “Out of the palace, where to?”

Xiao Yan Xu said, “There is a garden near the mountains at the west of the capital. We can enjoy the winter scenery.”

Upon hearing this, Gu Yi vaguely remembered that when she was at the Wu Shan Palace, Xiao Yan seemed to have mentioned that he would take her to this garden to enjoy the snow. She blinked, “Today? With whom?”

This plot was outside the book.

Xiao Yan laughed, “Let’s go today; only Lady of Fairness Gu will accompany me.”

Only me? Gu Yi’s heart moved slightly, but the words of thanks did not come out.

Xiao Yan looked at her incredulous face and said deeply, “Just go for a day and come back tonight.”

Gu Yi nodded, “I’ll go prepare.”

Tao Jia was not there, and Gu Yi did not want to call anyone else, so she got up and took a cloak from the morning. Thinking that she might have to go up the mountain, she also reached for her pearwood cane.

Xiao Yan, however, said, “There is no need to bring a cane.”

Gu Yi said an “oh” and put it down. When she left Heluo Hall, she realized that a red-painted carriage with a luxurious roof was already parked in front of the entrance.

Xiao Yan carried her into the carriage first.

Gu Yi sat on the soft cushions and said, “Thank you, Your Majesty.”

The carriage traveled out of the palace gates and headed west. Gu Yi slightly rolled up the curtains of the carriage and looked out. After leaving the city, the snow seemed to be falling more rapidly.

“Your Majesty, is this garden far?”

Xiao Yan leaned against the carriage’s wall and watched her curiously look around. “We’re almost there,” He said.

Gu Yi nodded and plopped back into the window to see the snowy scenery outside.

Xiao Yan asked, “Do you enjoy leaving the palace?”

Gu Yi twisted her head to look at Xiao Yan. She saw that he had a smile on his face. She nodded and said, “I like being outside the palace.; it’s unrestrained. I’ve seen all the scenery in the palace.”

Xiao Yan asked again, “Is the scenery in Fuzhou different from the capital?”

Gu Yi’s heart skipped a beat and stalled, “One south and one north are naturally different.”

Fortunately, Xiao Yan did not continue to ask how different things were. The wind and snow stopped a little. The front road gradually revealed a white-walled and black-tiled courtyard built on the mountain. It was tranquil, but look at the pattern—it was not like a royal garden.

Xiao Yan saw her doubtful face, smiled, and said, “This is my other courtyard when I was a prince.”

Gu Yi hummed. “I see.” No wonder he didn’t bring many courtiers when he went out today.

Gu Yi saw that he had exited the carriage first, turned his back to her, and stopped before her without moving.

Gu Yi: “Your Majesty?” Make way, okay?

Xiao Yan looked at the peak, “The scenery is just right now. Let’s head for the mountains.” As soon as the words left his mouth, the attendant at the side handed over a coat of black fur.

How to go up the mountain?
Gu Yi tilted her head to see that the mountain was very high, and her legs were inconvenient. She was about to open her mouth when she heard Xiao Yan say, “Come up. I will carry you.”

Gu Yi did not dare to move. Xiao Yan twisted his head. His brows slightly knitted, he impatiently said, “Hurry up.”

Gu Yi was standing at the front of the carriage beside the driver seat, and only needed to bow slightly to lie on Xiao Yan’s back.

Xiao Yan reached out and dragged her legs, and the palace staff draped the black fur over Gu Yi. From a distance, it looked like Xiao Yan was carrying a round fur ball. The black fur coat was much thicker than the cloak she was wearing.

Gu Yi’s cheek was against Xiao Yan’s shoulder, and the lines outlined in gold silk touched her face, slightly cool. “Thank you, Your Majesty.”

Xiao Yan did not reply, lifting his feet and walking up the mountain.

The mountains were snowy, but Xiao Yan’s pace was steady. Gu Yi tilted her head to look at the snow lying on the branches. The green and snow reflected each other; it was gorgeous.

Xiao Yan always seemed to be a man of his word. When he said he wanted to come and see the snow, she thought it was a stubborn remark. But on the first day of snow, he indeed brought her here. When she thought about it, Xiao Yan only hadn’t kept his word when he said he would never let her overpower Lady of Fairness Gong in the Wu Shan Palace.

Gu Yi sniffed and flopped back into the crook of Xiao Yan’s neck. Besides the smell of pine and snow, the tip of her nose also smelled sandalwood in Xiao Yan’s hair. The corners of her mouth couldn’t help but rise, but she restrained herself halfway. She blurted out inexplicably in this situation, “In the future, will Your Majesty also carry Beauty Zhao up the mountain?”

Beauty Zhao?

Xiao Yan was puzzled, “Why would I carry Beauty Zhao up the mountain?”

That’s because you guys are going to be together for a lifetime! Although Doggy Xiao Dogzi is annoying, he is resolute and determined when in love. Suddenly, she envies the female lead; what is happening here?

Gu Yi thought of this and flew into introspection. It can not be like this! I can’t go from being a CP fan to being the only fan!

Gu Yi laughed dryly, “I’m just casually asking ……”

Xiao Yan laughed, “Then why don’t you ask about Consort De, Consort Shu, Lady of Fairness Gong, Lady of Fairness Wang ……”

Gu Yi had to ask, “Then will Your Majesty carry Consort De, Consort Shu, Lady of Fairness Gong, and Lady of Fairness Wang up the mountain?”

Xiao Yan laughed coldly, “Am I a porter?”

Gu Yi: ……

She obediently pressed her face back onto Xiao Yan’s broad shoulders and gently inhaled.

Xiao Yan breathed gently. The falling snow crashed on the branches, and the sound was pleasing. The higher they traveled the mountain, the deeper the snow got—it was a foot thick and creaked when stepped on.

Gu Yi wrapped the fur coat tightly on her back, feeling warm. Xiao Yan lifted her up a little, and she pressed against Xiao Yan’s back. She seemed to hear his slightly faster heartbeat in her ears, ba-thump ba-thump, matching the rhythm of her heartbeat—this episode, which was not in the book, seemingly like a stolen good time. A flower bud in her heart broke through the ice and saw the sun, hoping for warm winter sunshine.

Gu Yi inhaled, gathered courage, and said, “I will remember today when I have grey hair and chicken skin in the future; Your Majesty’s goodness to me, I will remember it all!” Even if I leave the palace and become a rich woman in the future, I will not forget you!

Xiao Yan was slightly stunned at her words. The corners of his mouth rose lightly, but he said coldly, “Gu Yi, you better remember it all!”

He was silent for a moment, and he could only hear the snowflakes gently falling around him. He whispered, “Treat me well.”

This fragile tone caused Gu Yi’s heart to fold and her chest to overflow with sourness. What to do? Looks like I’m going to be a Wei Fen (*)!

T/N: 唯 粉 wéi fěn, one who only likes one particular member of a pop idol band.

Little Sheep Hotpot Soup Base 🙂