The conversation was clearly referring to both Rong Yan and Gu Tianqing. Her palm was drenched with sweat but she still looked calm from the outside.
Rong Yan was scared and said, "Brother, you must be kidding. How could I possibly beat you? You’re one of the four most famous young men in the capital and so well-known…"
"Don’t be too humble, brother! Since you were discovered with the rare golden talent last year, you changed into a different person, from how you used to be. That’s definitely a great achievement!" Rong Che smiled.
Gu Xijiu smiled to herself as she listened to Rong Yan's explanation.
Her fiancé was the son of a concubine of the current Emperor, but she was not the Emperor's favorite. Rong Yan was found with a hidden talent when he was three years old when he was meant to be useless. It made Emperor Xuan was upset, hence, the mother and son did not enjoy a good life in the palace.
