My Evil Imperial Wife is Too Arrogant

Chapter 63: Express Goodwill

Three days later, the team outside the Imperial Capital that rode on Tailwind Horses galloped towards the south.

As it was an urgent event, the Empire Academy asked the Imperial Family for around a dozen Tailwind Horses for the students participating in the Trial to ride to the Glacial Mountain Range. The leader of the group was precisely Lan Si in blue brocade.

After a days journey, when night fell, they booked a room to rest at an inn in a remote town.

After bathing, Lou Mu Yan went downstairs to dine with the others.

When Lan Si saw her come downstairs, he patted the seat next to him, smiled and said: Lou Mu Yan, come and sit.

Lou Mu Yan was a little surprised by Lan Sis attitude towards her, but she didnt reject, walked over, and sat down naturally, then nodded and greeted the three instructors: Teacher Lan, Teacher Ji, Teacher Hu.

Then some students came downstairs one after another. Lou Mu Bai walked straight towards Lou Mu Yan and sat down beside her. Fu Chen and Ji Han Xu also sat down in the remaining seats of the same table.

The other people sat at the two tables beside them, but the gazes of a few people that looked towards Lou Mu Yan werent very kind, especially the senior Earth Class female student who carried deep jealousy in her eyes.

A persons position in a setting sometimes displayed the degree of attention they received and how highly they were thought of. Even if Lou Mu Yan wasnt a trash now, she was only the winner of the freshman Earth Class, so what qualifications did she have to sit at that table? But because of the instructors and Lou Mu Bai, she only dared to feel upset inwardly, and didnt dare to voice her objections aloud.

Lou Mu Yan, Ji Xuan and I need to thank you. Lan Si flipped over a teacup, poured a cup of tea, and looked at Lou Mu Yan with a smile in his eyes.

Lou Mu Yan raised her eyebrow and asked: I dont remember when I ever had an interaction with Teacher Lan and Teacher Ji?

She narrowed her eyes, wondering just what this fox¹ wanted to do?

Actually, its not that big a deal. Its just that us instructors made a bet before the Grand Competition, betting on who would obtain the only place in the freshman Earth Class between you and Gu Yan Ran. Ji Xuan and I bet on you, and in the end, we won. Lan Sis handsome, pretty face revealed a smile that made people feel uncontrollably drawn to.

Yeah! The stakes are small, but whether we win or lose impacts our face, which is significant. Youve definitely given us a lot of face. Ji Xuans beautiful face revealed a dazzling brightness. She had a good impression of Lou Mu Yan.

Lou Mu Yan looked at the two teachers, who appeared as if they feared that there wasnt enough chaos in the world, with a headache. Didnt they realise that Hu Feis dark face was about to turn into ink²? Without even needing to think about it, one could guess that Hu Fei definitely bet that Gu Yan Ran would win. What these two were doing was the typical case of pulling aggro³ for her!

Then Im really honoured. But since teachers won the bet because of me, then shouldnt it be those who see have a share⁴? Lou Mu Yan smiled, as if saying if you dont give anything to me, youre not generous or sincere.

She discovered that Lan Si and Ji Xuan were very friendly towards her, while even though the old man named Hu Fei tried hard to hide it, she caught onto his dislike for her.

Hu Fei didnt like her, so naturally she wouldnt save face for him either. Not to mention, she even felt killing intent on Hu Fei from time to time, so she was a little more cautious against him.

Its a pity that we sold all the things we bet on. Lan Si chuckled, thought about it, then took out a few wooden boxes from his interspatial ring and threw them to Lou Mu Yan, There are a few Spiritual Herbs inside, take it as a meeting gift.

Lou Mu Yan took the box unceremoniously, but didnt open it, and instead put it away, Thank you, Teacher Lan!

Ji Xuan also preferred such straightforward people. She took out a tourmaline bracelet and handed it to Lou Mu Yan, saying with a smile: This bracelet is for you.

Lou Mu Yan didnt feign modesty either, reached out her hand and took the bracelet. With one touch, she discovered the mystery within itit was a High-Quality Spirit Tool. Although the quality wasnt high, but within each tourmaline, there contained a special energy which could help an Alchemist reduce the consumption of Mental Energy when refining pills. It was indeed very useful.

Thank you, Teacher Ji! Lou Mu Yan slid the bracelet onto her wrist then and there. The fact that Ji Xuan gave her this bracelet meant that they knew of her identity as an Alchemist already. They were expressing good will towards her.

She had a good impression of Lan Si and Ji Xuan, so naturally she accepted their goodwill.

Except, the interaction between the three people were translated into a different meaning in the eyes of others. Some students at the two tables beside them didnt feel good about this situation. Wasnt it just that Lou Mu Yan was from a better family background? Was it worth it for the two instructors to express their goodwill like this?

Teachers, isnt it those who see have a share⁴? Then shouldnt you also give us some meeting gifts? Ji Han Xu glanced at Lou Mu Yan thoughtfully, then smiled and said to Lan Si and Ji Xuan playfully.

Lan Si raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: You also want a meeting gift? Sure, here you guys are. After saying that, he took out a handful of candy and threw a few to each of them.

Teacher, you cant possibly be this stingy. You want to dismiss us with just a few candies? Ji Han Xu caught the candy and complained with a smile.

This is candy made from Spiritual Fruits. It can replenish your Elemental Energy during battle. If you dont want it, then return it. Lan Sis delicate and pretty face revealed a trace of playfulness.

When Ji Han Xu heard that the candy had such an effect, he immediately put it away happily, Want, of course I want it!

The other people didnt expect this candy to have such an effect either and put it away as if a treasure.

Lou Mu Yan picked up a candy and placed it in front of her nose for a sniff. An understanding crossed her eyes. Then she tossed the candy into her mouth to try its effect.

The taste was rather sweet and sour, but the effect of replenishing Spiritual Energy was much worse than her Grade 1 Spiritual Energy Replenishing Pill.

Seeing Lou Mu Yan directly pick up the candy and eat, the corner of everyones mouth, except Lou Mu Bai, twitched. Did she have to be such a prodigal? Although its candy so its sugar, but it had the effect of a pill! Was it really good to be this luxurious?

Lou Mu Yan, this is what Teacher Lan gave us to use to replenish our Elemental Energy during battle. Arent you failing his expectations by eating it just like this? The female student who won first place in the senior Earth Class said.

Lou Mu Yan furrowed her brows. Why did she discover that she just wasnt agreeable to women? Most of the female Sword Masters she had met didnt like herbut its not like she had the face of a vixen⁵ either!

Was it because people were jealous of her rising to greater heights from a trash? Or was it Lan Si and Ji Xuans attitude towards her that they didnt like? Such people were truly too narrow-minded. Theyd have a tough time walking on the path of the strong.

Of course, if someone slapped her, it was impossible for her to show her other cheek and let them slap it too.

Teacher Lan Si, did you just say that the candy is used to replenish our Elemental Energy in battle? Lou Mu Yan asked, blinking at Lan Si innocently.

Lan Si chuckled: No.

Then did you not allow us to eat the candy, that you gifted us, right now?

Also no.

Then have I failed you by eating the candy now?

You havent.

Lou Mu Yan glanced at the woman with her beautiful eyes and sneered, This Senior Sister, it seems that you arent the roundworm in Teacher Lans belly⁶.

You The woman didnt expect Lou Mu Yan would ask Lan Si like this. Her face flushed red, unsure if it was because she was angered or because she was shamed.

This result tells you that you shouldnt pretend to be able to guess other peoples thoughts. If you want to stand out, then you need to see if you have the capital to do so. Lou Mu Yan ridiculed coldly.

The woman looked up and saw that there was also dissatisfaction in Lan Sis eyes. Her face paled, bit her lip and stopped talking.

Then, Lou Mu Yan discovered that several of the senior students cast unkind glances at her. Her lips raised slightly in coldness. It was best to separate from these people when they reached the Glacial Mountain Range.

Translated product by May Our Come True

¹referring to Lan Si. Foxes are thought to be sly and cunning.

²grow even darker like ink. Which means angered, dissatisfied etc.

³pulling aggro or getting aggro is a gaming term thats slipped into everyday use in China, usually to complain, sometimes jokingly, about how what someone says or does might cause people to hate them. I never knew that it was a gaming term until e-sports cdramas became popular a couple years back, like The Kings Avatar, Falling Into Your Smile etc. hahaha I dont watch all e-sports dramas though, Im a bit picky with dramas in general XD The Kings Avatar is a 10/10 for me for those that like esports. Watched the anime too (Chinese anime), do recommend. No romance though.

⁴occassionally used shamelessly by people to say I want a share of that too even though they might not have done anything to deserve it (but the party theyre trying to take a share from might not have done anything to deserve it either). Literally, since I saw it as well, I should have a share of it.

⁵a bewitching, enchanting face that is often used to describe people that have a face that men are enchanted by, but other women might use to berate another women for (usually because of jealousy.)

⁶a person who is a roundworm in my body means they understand the person a lot. Not being a roundworm in my body means they dont understand them at all. Usually used as a joke, is rather informal, though Ive seen more serious dramas say it rhetorically. Till this day I have no idea why its this particular parasite thats used in this metaphor. In a way I understand, in a way I dont. Did a quick search and apparently it comes from an old saying. Thought to keep this novel more authentic by leaving it as it is so as to learn more about Chinese culture? Haha

Random Note: Lmao, yup, females really dont like Lou Mu Yan. At least the authors aware of that too and Lou Mu Yans pretty self-aware HAHA

Random Note 2: Ahh. The cdrama Chef Hua is making me drool the food looks so yummy Highly recommended! Its pretty slow and easy-going so it might not be everyones cup of tea again, but for those that like to take things easy and a slice-of-life set in ancient China with mature romance, I highly recommend it.