Emperor's Cunning Wife

I won't admit it, come on bite me then!

Brother Qian pointed his finger at her not reconciled with her explanation. "Alright if that is not the case, how about you place the bet this time, while I shake the dices, for all the brothers to see if this game is really based on luck."

The other brothers also consented to his suggestion and nodded simultaneously.

"Yeah, Little Flower play one round!" A little fatty scurried besides her wanting to see her making a bet.

"The others also echoed, their countenance full of expectation. Little Flower has always been behind the games, but to see him personally playing would be a sight, perhaps they could pick up some tricks.

"Tcchhh…" Little Flower pouted, her lips bursting with moisture and redness caused the little fatty to blush. She was currently garbed in a wide saffron robe, the fullness of the c.h.e.s.t was binded and some curves were intentionally concealed to not let anyone know her true gender. Her hair was trimmed and braided on her waist. This had been High Priest Zhang's and hers agreement to maintain the morality of the Temple.

The original Ning Lou's body was clearly seductive and to prevent swaying the men's mind be tinged with l.u.s.t, this was a prerequisite.

But even this was done, the little brothers at the temple still found her features beautiful. The little brothers were still young, and their mind was still prone to vain things. A pretty person in the temple was akin to rare faunas, too hard to come by, and when one found, one would naturally cherish. Thus Little Flower was treated quite well, that despite Brother Qian's accusations, the rest of the brothers only took it as a joke.

"What? Is it really true that you cheated?" Brother Qian had a frown, when Little Flower didn't speak.

"Not possible! I was only wondering why Brother Qian had a mood swing today. Did you lose all you money?" Little Flower had a knowing smile.

Before even Brother Qian could speak, the slender brother behind him nodded, "How did Little Flower know? Brother Qian has actually borrowed some coins from me since his savings was squandered on you."

Brother Qian nudged his c.h.e.s.t; his face had a touch of embarrassment. "Why are you so nosy? I will definitely pay you back when I get my allowance."

Brother Qian then continued, "Little Flower, come on give Brother Qian the dices", and extended both of his palms.

"Alright, but only one round! The abbot might be here in a moment." Little Flower reminded them and this elicited some panicky reactions from the males.

"I will guard the door. Brother Qian and you finish it quickly!" A figure rushed quickly at the door and pasted his right ear to perceive sounds from the outside.

Little Flower saw them in between nervousness and excitement and chuckled inside. Her memories suddenly jumped back when she was in the modern world, Xu and the rest were also like this. They like to play games after the trainings, and when they played, everyone would take turns to guard the bolted door and notify the rest if an officer would come in and inspect their room.

Little Flower carefully placed her gambling props on the hands of Brother Qian and did not forget to add a reminder, "Brother Qian should be careful with my things, if it breaks, I'll ask Brother Qian for a replacement."

"You….Fine I'm the eldest and will not scold you for being naggy!" Brother Qian sighed heavily grasping the things in his hand with more care.

Her dices were currently made from branches of a tree outside the courtyard. She had asked an abbot skilled with carpentry to cut it down into tiny blocks and carved some dots on it, thus they were a little brittle due to the fibers. Modern dices were made of thermoset plastic making it durable. But, plastic hasn't been invented in this era leading her to look for other materials. She had seen an ancient dice in one of those museums, but it was molded from the ankle bone of an animal. Ning Lou had no means to get some of it, so she turned her sight on the blooming tree High Priest Zhang was tending his courtyard.

At first, the carpenter/abbot hesitated since dices were used for gambling but he agreed after she drew some modern designs to his amus.e.m.e.nt. The delicate hand filled the paper with furniture he had never seen his life, therefore on impulse he seized it from her hands and stored in his c.h.e.s.t like a treasure.

The rooms were filled with sacred scriptures, the rooms with the monks' chants, even the meals were even stingier, and besides that there was no wine. Even the monkey king would utter some complains, what's more a swindler like her!

High Priest Zhang didn't provide her with any playthings! Humph! Then don't blame her for picking on the peaches in his yard!

The sounds of something rattling drew Ning Lou's attention. Brother Qian had already started shaking the cup. Some looked at Ning Lou's calm face, while the others followed Brother Qian's movements.

"Be quiet!" Ning Lou said before closing her eyes.

The little brothers subconsciously shut their mouths and braced themselves for the Little Flower's judgment.

When Brother Qian slammed the cup down, only then Ning Lou lifted her eyelids.

"I thought Brother Qian would shake the cup for a lifetime, my ears will hurt from listening any longer!" Ning Lou teased noticing the little boy getting fl.u.s.tered by her words. Brother Qian evidently tried shaking the cup with all his strength.

"Hey Little Flower, don't tease him anymore. Brother Qian is only sulking for the earlier losses." The slender monk spoke for a second time, patting Brother Qian's shoulder for consolation.

Brother Qian gave a glare which made the slender boy cupped his mouth and hold his chuckle.

"Alright, Little Flower, is it big or small?" Brother Qian crossed his arms and asked her. A playful smile danced on his lips.

"Brother Qian, if I got it right, what will you give me?" Ning Lou inquired after realizing that there was no bet at stakes.

"I have no money. Spare me this round! Brother Qian only wants to see if this game is fair." Brother Qian said scratching his head.

After he said that, the slender boy presented a pouch full of bronze coins in front of Ning Lou.

"Little Flower, here is the bet. Don't worry Brother Qian, the interest will remain at a minimum this time." The slender boy winked at Ning Lou.

Brother Qian wanted to get it back, but the Ning Lou was faster than him. They only saw the pouch disappeared and reappeared next to the betting table. The slender boy gave her thumbs up and hinted her to win. Ever since Little flower started inviting them to play, his earnings from being a borrowing purse soared like the wind.

"Alright Brother Qian, since the stakes had been settled. I will place my bets on…" However before she could choose, Brother Qian lifted the cup again and give it a shake for another minute, his eyes this time filled with firm determination to win.

Ning Lou laughed helplessly.

This Brother Qian is so cute making this aunt want to bully him!