"This King does not wish to make any bets with you. Marquis Gu, please leave..." Xiao Jinfeng said expressionlessly.
Upon hearing this, Gu Mingyan chuckled, "Your Highness Prince Ming, life in the countryside is dull and monotonous. If one doesn't find some entertainment, it can be very boring!~"
As he spoke, he picked up the teapot, poured himself a cup of tea, and took a sip. "Don't worry, Your Highness Prince Ming can choose what we bet on today. You can bring out your strongest suit, and this Marquis will gladly accompany you. But there's one condition: if Your Highness Prince Ming loses, you must agree to one of my requests..."
He was confident he could lead Prince Ming into his trap.
Xiao Jinfeng frowned and asked in a deep voice, "And if you lose?"
"If this Marquis loses, Your Highness can do as you please!~" Gu Mingyan replied calmly, as if victory was assured.
The more confident and capable he appeared, the stronger Xiao Jinfeng's desire to challenge him became...
If an arrogant and overbearing person came to show off, he had to be taught a lesson.
Moreover, Gu Mingyan had said he could choose something he was good at. If he still couldn't win, wouldn't he lose face?
Xiao Jinfeng snorted coldly, "If you lose, I will make you leave Dashui Village immediately and return to the capital. From now on, you are not allowed to interfere in any of my dealings with the Crown Prince. Do you dare to agree?"
Gu Mingyan: "..."
You are ruthless.
But his strong self-confidence made him ignore the possibility of losing.
He had never lost a bet in all these years.
"Alright, this Marquis agrees. Are there any other conditions?" Gu Mingyan pursed his lips and smiled.
Xiao Jinfeng: "..."
Seriously, where does your confidence come from?
Fine, today I will make you lose face completely.
"No more conditions!~" Xiao Jinfeng declared.
Gu Mingyan grunted and stood up, asking, "Then what does Your Highness Prince Ming wish to bet on?"
Outside the window, Qinglan observed the situation inside the room closely, preparing for the worst...
To help the Marquis win this competition, she had gathered all the experts hidden around Dashui Village and formed a "think tank" in a short period.
Xiao Jinfeng rolled his eyes and suddenly smiled, "Let's bet on tickling. Whoever laughs first loses!"
Gu Mingyan: "..."
Is this childish game an insult to this Marquis?
Qinglan even buried her face in the snowdrift, utterly speechless.
You must know that their Marquis had been immune to tickling since childhood. Armpits, ribs, neck, soles of his feet – the Marquis was immune to all of them...
"Alright, this King is happy to oblige!~" Gu Mingyan agreed.
Xiao Jinfeng wiggled his fingers, "We need a referee. Otherwise, if you go back on your word midway, wouldn't this King be at a disadvantage?"
Hmph, this Marquis Pingyang is cunning and deep-thinking. If I don't have a backup plan, I won't even know when I've been played for a fool...
Gu Mingyan couldn't help but chuckle, "Who does Your Highness Prince Ming wish to appoint as referee?"
"After thinking carefully, it's best to have the Crown Prince and Uncle Yun come. At least they won't lie!~" Xiao Jinfeng said.
Second Dragon Son: "..."
Your Highness, the Crown Prince and the Marquis are allies, and even Uncle Yun sides with the Crown Prince. If you call them here, it might be disadvantageous to you!~
"Second Dragon Son, go call them immediately!~" Xiao Jinfeng ordered.
Second Dragon Son: "Alright, alright!"
A moment later, Xiao Jinheng and Old Man Yun entered the guest room side by side. Seeing Xiao Jinfeng and Gu Mingyan looking like they were about to clash, they knew there would be some excitement today.
Old Man Yun sighed, "Why are you two arguing again in broad daylight? If you have so much free time, why not go to Gou Gou Lake and catch a few big carps to go with your drinks?~"
These two young masters never had a moment's peace, always fighting every few days...
Xiao Jinheng stood to the side with his hands behind his back, his eyes casually sweeping over Xiao Jinfeng without saying a word.
"Uncle Yun, we'll trouble you to be our referee this time!~" Xiao Jinfeng said with a smile, introducing the game rules.
Old Man Yun was utterly speechless after hearing this.
His own daughter and Xiao Bao didn't play such childish games...
Are all rich young masters intellectually challenged!
"So, whoever laughs first loses?" Xiao Jinheng asked slowly.
"That's right, it is!~" Gu Mingyan nodded slightly.
Xiao Jinheng smiled faintly, "Then, for the sake of fairness, let Xiao Ying and Xiao Jun tickle you both...~"
Those two jesters tickle with just the right amount of force, targeting the most sensitive parts of the body. Let's see if Xiao Jinfeng can endure it this time.
A moment later, Xiao Ying and Xiao Jun were called. As they brushed past Xiao Jinheng, a meaningful glance was cast their way. Even the dullest of the two hidden guards understood the meaning behind the look.
It was none other than to tickle Gu Mingyan moderately, not to overdo it, but to show no mercy to Xiao Jinfeng...
The two jesters chuckled simultaneously. "Young master, we understand. You can rest assured."
A moment later, Gu Mingyan and Xiao Jinfeng lay flat on the kang. Xiao Ying and Xiao Jun took off their shoes and jumped onto it, ready to tickle.
Old Man Yun held a stick of incense and said helplessly, "Half a stick of incense's time. Begin..."
At the command, Xiao Ying immediately climbed behind Xiao Jinfeng and began to tickle his armpits.
His strength was just right, with the perfect balance of force and timing.
But Xiao Jinfeng maintained a cold expression throughout, his lips not even twitching.
Seeing this, Er Longzi's anxious heart settled back into his chest.
Your Highness Prince Ming had been immune to tickling since childhood; this was his strength. It remained to be seen how long Marquis Gu could hold out...
Xiao Jun cautiously tickled Gu Mingyan a few times. Seeing that he also had a blank expression and a cold demeanor, Xiao Jun breathed a sigh of relief.
Old Man Yun and Xiao Jinheng exchanged glances, and a drop of cold sweat trickled down their foreheads.
Just as the half stick of incense was about to burn out, Xiao Ying suddenly had an idea and tickled a certain spot on Xiao Jinfeng.
As if sensing danger, Xiao Jinfeng's star-like eyes widened, and he shouted, "No, no, no, you can't tickle there..."
But it was too late. Xiao Ying, with a mischievous smile, grabbed a certain part, "Hehe, pinch one, mwah, it smells so good, muah!~"
It was as comical as a little boy having his private parts pinched by adults.
"Pfft, whoa, haha, oh my, hahaha, hahahaha!~" Old Man Yun burst into laughter.
Xiao Jinheng couldn't help but let out a chuckle, "Pfft."
Laughter was contagious. Xiao Jinfeng, lying on the kang, felt his stomach heave, and he bit his lip, giggling...