1229 It Doesn’t Matter (2/2)

The lady was unusually free and easy.

Lan Fei was utterly impressed and clasped his palms in response. ”Let's put it this way. If your singing is half as good as mine, the grand prize will be yours.”

The audience opened their eyes brightly in disbelief. They would never have expected Lan Fei to stack so much in a bet, as Lan Fei had missed out on the prize over the past two years.

However, they were not very concerned. Lan Fei's voice was celestial. Her voice would be incredible if she could sing half as good as him. All the other contestants were not able to hit that kind of expectation. Hence, it would be more difficult for the human lady to achieve.

To their surprise, Gu Xijiu responded care freely with a brief smile. ”I am not interested in the grand prize. If you think that my singing is good, please reward me with pearls. Not much, just 1,000 pearls will do.” The amount was exactly what she needed to purchase the herbs. She was not asking for more.

A voice could be heard coming from the audience. ”The lady has a clear estimation of herself and a good understanding that she will not be half as good, which is why she refuses the grand prize. However, it is not easy to take money from us. Even though you are courageous enough to go on stage, you have to impress us with decent singing at least.”

Gu Xijiu swept her eyes across the crowd, and her face brightened up. ”I believe that everyone here is an expert. I am sure you can tell between good and bad. Please judge my performance fairly.”

Her words were effective. Some of them were initially planning to toss turtle eggs at her regardless of her performance. However, they decided to put that thought away and judge her in a fair and square manner.

If she performed well, she would be rewarded. Otherwise, she deserved the taste of turtle eggs.

”What do you plan to sing? Do you need any background music?”

”There is no need for that, for I have brought my own,” Gu Xijiu shook her head and took out a four-stringed lute. ”I can use it.”

Gu Xijiu only wanted to make quick money to purchase the herbs. She had to return to the palace as soon as possible, so they would not think that she had run away.