Repudiating a Good Wife Is Out of the Question

192. Strip Poker

Translator: Sissy That Walk

Cao Mo came back to Magnolia House in a great rage, Xiao Yi asked with concern immediately, “What happened?”

“He is just so jealous of us, the fan I used today was a present from Prince Xing, Yao Wenyuan grabbed it with envy and poured ridicule on me. He is as stubborn as a mule, isn’t he?” Cao Mo pouted, “He told everyone that he is over Prince Xing, but the way he keeps bottling up is unhealthy to him.”

Xiao Yi felt sorry for Cousin Wenyuan, but he was amused by Cao Mo’s reaction, he stroked Cao Mo’s hair and said, “Mo, you look like such an angry boy.”

Cao Mo shot Xiao Yi a glare and Xiao Yi soon withdrew his previous remark, “No, I mean… I mean an elegant and mature young man!”

“Continue.” Cao Mo was pleased by the flattery.

Mohua who was waiting on them averted his gaze with a subtle smile, ‘Master and Madam, do you even realize you are not alone in the room?’

Xiao Yi and Cao Mo walked to the sedan chair after lunch, “Mo, are you sure this is a good idea, admiring osmanthus in Yunni? Isn’t Yunni a shanty town?”

“You have no idea how much effort I have put in finding a place like Yunni, he needs to see some real and lively people to get rid of those ethereal lovelorn stories! Let’s go and have some fun!”

What Cao Mo said was a bit rough, but Xiao Yi found that precise.

The two exchanged a look and chuckled.

… …

Osmanthus fragrans bloomed on either side of a pond in Yunni, the fragrance gladdened people’s heart and refreshed people’s mind.

A lot of philters were made from osmanthus, Cao Mo had noticed all the brothels in Yunni were already ablaze with colorful lights at dusk.

Cao Mo had reserved a whole brothel called Drunken Beauties, the first floor was to entertain all the soldiers that had fought in the South, the second floor was to enjoy singing and dancing performance to relax and the third floor was to play mahjong, Pai Gow and poker.

Cao Mo had invited Yao Wenyuan to the third floor directly.

Yao Wenyuan shouted at Cao Mo when he saw there were only three people on the third floor, Cao Mo Xiao Yi and himself, “What’s this supposed to mean? You invited me here to play Pai Gow?”

Cao Mo acted surprised, “Cousin Wenyuan, of course we are here to play a little bit gamble, what else can we do? Come on now, let’s play some… …”

Yao Wenyuan sneered, “Will you two be cheating though?”

“No, I can guarantee you that.” Cao Mo patted Yao Wenyuan’s shoulder, “Just relax, I do need to say this in advance, we are spicing it up today, we are playing strip poker!”

Yao Wenyuan held his arms across his chest, “What strip poker? What do you want to do?”

“I want to spice it up,” replied Cao Mo with a serious face, “You need to strip after you have lost all the chips, the game ends when a player id only left with undergarment.”

“Let’s play a few rounds to warm up, I’ve never played this before.”

Cao Mo showed a cunning smile, “No problem.”

Yao Wenyuan was hooked on the game immediately and he won the first few rounds easily, so he suggested it was time for some real poker. But soon he realized Cao Mo and Xiao Yi threw the game deliberately in the first few rounds, he scratched his ears and cheeks in anxiety. Cao Mo and Xiao Yi were so good at this game, they knew each other’s next move by a tacit look.

Soon had Yao Wenyuan lost all the chips, his mind was in a great turmoil when Cao Mo rose to his feet and excused himself for a nature’s call.

Yao Wenyuan spring to his feet on hearing that, “Don’t be too long, we are waiting.”

Xiao Yi asked the servant to bring them some nice tea, he poured one cup for Yao Wenyuan.

“No thank you, I don’t have time for the rest room. You don’t drink too much either, let’s not waste time! Hmm, is this a strategy?” Yao Wenyuan looked so upset.

“Don’t be a sore loser.” Xiao Yi heaved a profound sigh, “Ah, your salary is only twenty taels, and probably twenty taels allowance at home? No wonder you are a sore loser, you can always ask me for some money, I’m not that rich, but I have a few thousands taels cash in hand.”

Yao Wenyuan turned furious, “Who is a sore loser! It’s not like I don’t have a few thousands, I just don’t want to use it as gamble fund.”

Xiao Yi chuckled, “No need to get riled up, I will have a look in the kitchen and select some fruits, what do you feel like eating? Watermelon, peach, or some grapes from the West? You know what, I will bring them all.”

With that Xiao Yi left the room.

Yao Wenyuan peeped at Cao Mo and Xiao Yi’s cards after they both had left, he was thrilled that he had a better hand this time and he was ready to win the chips back.

What Yao Wenyuan didn’t know was Cao Mo and Xiao Yi had seen it all outside the door.

“Why did he do that?” asked Xiao Yi.

“No one likes to lose, he is just tempted to prove he is strong enough to beat both of us. All right, you can tell him to take over from here.”

Xiao Yi frowned slightly, “Will that lead to a fight?”

“A fight? More like a pillow fight, they need to talk a few things through, the best solution is through body language.” Cao Mo showed a triumphant smile.

“Mo, we need to speak some body language as well.”

“Didn’t we just speak some this morning?”

… …

Yao Wenyuan paced back and forth in the room, he got so bored and he asked the servant to bring some fresh tea.

It was Prince Xing.

A man walked into the room and shut the door tight.

Yao Wenyuan panicked on seeing the man, “What are you doing here?”

“Wenyuan, I owe you an explanation, I’m so sorry.” with that Prince Xing hugged Yao Wenyuan tightly.

“Wenyuan, you have no idea how hard it has been for me, you have been avoiding me, it hurts so much.”

Yao Wenyuan wanted to break free from Prince Xing’s clamped arms, but he found himself so faint and week.

“Did you just drug me?” asked Yao Wenyuan.

“Of course not, no way will I force you !” Prince Xing stroked Yao Wenyuan’s hair gently.