HRPM – Chapter 377 The King’s Game (2)

The next person to draw the King card was Xiao Che. Having learned from Jin Luoluo’s earlier misfortune, his command was rather conservative: Number Two had to drink three cups of wine.

Number Two turned out to be Zhao Lin.

She was a delicate young lady who apparently wasn’t used to drinking. After one cup, her cheeks flushed a rosy red, like a freshly blooming flower.

After a second cup, her eyes became misty and shimmering. Clearly unable to hold her liquor, she was already beginning to feel drunk.

Zhao Lin sat beside Xiao Luo. Seeing her condition, Xiao Luo picked up his own cup and poured himself some wine.

“Miss Zhao doesn’t seem to handle alcohol very well. I’ll drink this cup on her behalf.”

Xiao Yu gave Xiao Luo a teasing, suggestive look.

“Seventeenth Uncle certainly knows how to cherish and protect a beauty. Rare, truly rare. Miss Zhao, do you know that Seventeenth Uncle normally never meddles in other people’s affairs? For him to step in like this is extremely unusual.”

Xiao Luo’s presence on this trip had been unexpected.

Originally, the Empress had only arranged for Xiao Yu, Muyun, Jin Luoluo, and Xiao Che to go to the summer palace.

Unexpectedly, after hearing about it, the Emperor became interested and suggested taking the opportunity to settle Xiao Luo’s marriage as well. Thus, Xiao Luo and Zhao Lin had been added to the group.

Most unbelievable of all, the Emperor had also allowed Yang Ruoyao to come.

Xiao Yu simply could not understand what his father’s intentions were. The Empress’s goal this time was clearly to give Luoluo and his third brother more time together.

Now that Yang Ruoyao had joined them, the situation between the two of them would surely become even more complicated.

Still, perhaps that was for the best.

The more Luoluo disliked Third Brother, the better. And if Seventeenth Uncle successfully paired up with Zhao Lin as well…

Then he would be the one reaping the benefits in the end.

“With a beauty by his side, Seventeenth Uncle naturally can’t bear to see Miss Zhao get drunk. Taking the drink for her is an act of gallantry.”

A flicker passed through Xiao Che’s eyes as he casually glanced at Jin Luoluo. Seeing no reaction on her face, his expression dimmed slightly.

“Good, good, I approve!”

The fun-loving Muyun immediately cheered in delight.

Yang Ruoyao added,

“Miss Zhao really does seem tipsy. If the Seventeenth Prince is willing to drink in her place, that would certainly be for the best.”

Being teased one after another by everyone present, Zhao Lin blushed as red as the sunset. Her bright eyes lowered shyly as she bowed her head.

Only Jin Luoluo remained silent.

Her eyes stayed fixed on Xiao Luo without blinking, and an unpleasant feeling rose within her.

Hmph.

This man never showed her any tenderness or consideration. He spent his days bullying her and extorting her instead. Yet now he was acting all chivalrous and protective toward someone else.

What a womanizer.