Chapter 471: Chapter 132: I Don’t Know What a Grandmaster Represents, Because I Am a Grandmaster

Very soon.

The box for drawing lots was delivered to the second floor.

And it came to Ye Liuyun’s private room in order.

"Young master!"

With her back turned to the others, the maid in charge of the box handed a special red lot to Ye Liuyun.

Then, with a smile, she headed to the other private rooms.

People outside the rooms didn’t notice, but Si Nan and the rest inside did see everything clearly.

But, they’d already anticipated this, so Si Nan and the others weren’t surprised at all.

On the contrary, everyone was smiling and looking at Ye Liuyun with gleaming eyes.

"My lord, how do you think that Mei Ji will try to tempt you later?"

"I say, my lord could just play along for now—fill your belly first, then see what happens!"

After all.

No matter what reason this Mei Ji had for picking Ye Liuyun,

There’s no denying Mei Ji is really stunning, so sleeping with her wouldn’t exactly be a loss, would it?

Listening to his subordinates jest, Ye Liuyun didn’t mind at all.

Ye Liuyun wasn’t so uptight that he couldn’t take a bit of banter.

He cracked a slight smile.

Turning the red lot in his hand, he happened to meet Mei Ji’s gaze downstairs on the stage.

At that moment, Mei Ji was also looking at Ye Liuyun.

Noticing Ye Liuyun watching her, Mei Ji smiled faintly; the affection in her eyes was impossible to hide.

If someone didn’t know better, they’d probably think she was gazing at her lover.

As expected—

Women are born actors. She really knew how to play the part. If he didn’t have sharp eyes, he almost would’ve believed the genuine longing hidden behind Mei Ji’s clear gaze.

Still—

If it were some innocent boy here,

He’d probably be taken for a ride, dumbfounded.

Very soon,

All the lots had been drawn.

"Whoever drew the red lot will be our Mei Ji girl’s guest of honor tonight!"

Hearing ’red lot,’ those who didn’t get it instantly started glancing left and right.

Everyone wanted to see just who’d lucked out and drawn the red lot.

Tells you why normal folks shouldn’t mess with lotteries—there’s always some inside deal going on.

"Who got it? Stand out so we can see!"

"Yeah, who was it?!"

The ones who missed out were starting to sound prickly.

Ye Liuyun said nothing.

He just shot Si Nan a look—no need to speak himself; let the men handle it.

Si Nan caught the signal, nodded knowingly, and immediately stood.

He addressed everyone.

"No need to look—my lord was the one who drew the red lot! Best just drink quietly and not spoil my lord’s pleasant evening!"

With Si Nan’s words,

The crowd, already sour from not winning, looked even less pleased.

"Whoa, pretty bold words!"

"Do you know who my father is?"

"Let’s see your lord come out. I wanna see who has the guts!"

"Word of advice—hand over that red lot. Otherwise, you might not be leaving the Imperial Music Bureau tonight!"

"Yeah! Hand it over!"

With someone taking the lead,

A bunch of people started shouting for Ye Liuyun to give up the red lot!

After all, without the Embroidered Uniform Guard’s garb, these foppish young masters were used to being arrogant—they really did believe, with their background, they had nothing to fear.

So their tone only got nastier.

Faced with this,

Si Nan wanted to say more, but then he saw Ye Liuyun standing up from his seat.

Si Nan immediately bowed and stepped aside.

"What’s this, finally scared?"

"Still not letting your lord show himself? I’d like to see who dares take my prize!"

These guys hadn’t seen Ye Liuyun yet, just Si Nan stepping aside—thinking he’d given up, they got even cockier.

Their faces more brazen than ever.

Still yelling and posturing. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Then they saw Ye Liuyun calmly step into view.

"I am Ye Liuyun, Southern Governor of the Embroidered Uniform Guard."

With those words,

The noisy Imperial Music Bureau instantly fell silent.

Many present might not have seen Ye Liuyun before, didn’t know what he looked like, but rumors of Ye Liuyun—those they’d heard plenty of.

Especially the sons of the Ministry of Revenue or Ministry of Justice officials—their fathers had reminded them countless times: in the Imperial City, whether you see Ye Liuyun or even hear his name, stay far out of his way.

Because—

If you offend someone else, maybe you get threatened, pay a little hush money, and that’s it.

But if you offend Ye Liuyun—

This guy would really come after you.

"Who just said they wanted to buy my red lot?"

Saying that,

Ye Liuyun picked up the red lot nonchalantly, looking right at the worst of the shouters.

Just a minute ago they were all cocky.

Now, like quails, completely silent.

"Lord Ye, you’re too kind!"

Someone finally broke the silence, laughing a little too brightly.

"Lord Ye is young and already a Grandmaster—Mei Ji sharing a drink with Lord Ye is truly her great fortune!"

"Exactly! I’ve long heard Lord Ye was wise and heroic—seeing you now, you’re even more impressive than the rumors!"

Some quickly realized—this was a rare chance to maybe get in Ye Liuyun’s good books.

Even if they couldn’t, getting Ye Liuyun to remember their face wouldn’t be a bad thing either.