Chapter 572: Are You Growing Up to Be a Gambler?

Xiaosuisui was an infant, constantly being held. The manager paid her no mind at all, which is why he asked who among them was in charge.

The moment he uttered these words, several smirking gazes fell on him.

"Naturally, it is I... it’s my precious little girl."

This baby girl is in charge?

The manager discreetly examined the Emperor holding the infant a bit more closely.

This man didn’t seem like a gambling enthusiast; could he be simply bringing his child out for fun? Do parents nowadays spoil their children to this extent? A Phoenix Head Hairpin, worn by a noble from the Palace! To actually bring it to a Casino as a gambling stake!

"Since this little lady is in charge, let me be straight with you. This item is priceless and difficult to appraise. However, if the young lady insists on exchanging it for silver, it can be arranged."

Upon hearing these words, a chilling glint appeared in the Emperor’s eyes.

Such audacity! He clearly saw this item was extraordinary, worn by a noble from the Palace, yet he still wanted to make a deal! The nerve of this cur! Later, I must have Ji Youzhi investigate and fleece this Gambling House a bit for disaster relief!

At this moment, the young Emperor was unaware that he wouldn’t have to wait. That very night, his precious daughter would fleece this sheep to the bone for him.

"I’m not exchanging it for silver. I’m just putting it here for a moment. Based on its value, I’ll just play for a bit to win my initial stake, that’s all."

When Xiaosuisui said this, the manager was taken aback.

Such a confident tone; it made his heart inexplicably flutter with unease!

But having managed the Gambling House for many years, he quickly regained his composure.

In this Casino, tigers must crouch and dragons must coil. Worst case, I’ll just fix the game. Such a fine item as a Phoenix Head Hairpin... The Master will surely be delighted to receive it.

"I understand. You’re saying you want to use this as a stake. You’re asking how much I’m willing to bet against you. If I win, this item is mine. If you win, my stake is yours! Is that right?"

Xiaosuisui understood him instantly and nodded her head vigorously.

"Yes, yes, that’s exactly what I mean!"

The manager, certain she understood his meaning, smiled faintly and said, "In that case, I’ll stake one hundred taels of silver!"

One hundred taels of silver?

This was no different from robbery.

The main thing was, this Phoenix Head Hairpin wasn’t something money alone could buy. Someone without status simply couldn’t wear it. For any family that obtained it, it represented a form of grace, an item to be venerated with incense offerings!

The moment he mentioned the amount, Dugu Xiao was ready to draw his sword.

Princess Ah Ta opened her mouth to say something, but then, seeing the Emperor of Great Han’s eyes seething with barely suppressed fury, she quickly shut it again.

The Emperor of Great Han’s drama... one must watch it thoroughly!

"One hundred taels of silver. Is that your valuation?"

The Emperor’s voice was ice-cold. His heart seethed with rage, but he forced his face to remain calm.

The manager didn’t notice the Emperor’s fury. He was only thinking of the simplest way to claim this treasure for himself and then present it to his Master!

"Sir, you’ve misspoken. This is not an valuation!"

"Not a valuation, yet you’re only willing to offer one hundred taels!"

Well done! An item of the Royal Family is apparently worthless here!

"You are correct, but as I’ve already said, this item is priceless. If this young lady were selling it, I wouldn’t dare to even name a price."

"You wouldn’t dare name a price? But didn’t you just offer one hundred taels?"

The Emperor was about to grind his teeth to dust.

"But she said she’s just putting it here for a while and will take it back later. In that case, this is the price I’m offering for the bet. She’s using this item as a stake; how much I wager against it is my business. I’m only wagering one hundred taels. If you’re willing to play, then that’s how it’ll be. I’ll be the house and roll the dice. A one-hundred-tael game. If you’re not willing, then please go back where you came from!"

After the manager finished speaking, the Emperor was about to erupt in anger. However, before his fury could be unleashed, he heard his precious daughter say, "Alright! I’ll bet with you!"

The Emperor, exasperated by her willfulness, poked her little head.

"Are you that eager to gamble? Do you plan to become a gambling fiend when you grow up?"

"Yes, yes! A gambling fiend! Suisui wants to be a gambling fiend!"

With that, she scrambled down from the Emperor’s arms on her short little legs. Planting one hand on a stool and one foot on the gambling table, she put her hands on her hips and placed the Phoenix Head Hairpin on the ’Leopard’ spot.

"I bet on Leopard!"

Absolutely imposing and majestic!

The manager also set aside one hundred taels of silver, then grabbed the dice cup and began to shake it.

Seeing this, Dugu Xiao quickly said to his men, "Quick, take out your silver and bet it on Leopard for me!"

Dugu Xiao’s trusted subordinates exchanged glances and quickly clutched their purses.

"Hurry up, take it out and bet on Leopard! If you win, it’s yours. If you lose, it’s on me!" Dugu Xiao urged his subordinates, rubbing his hands, his heart pounding with excitement.

"General, do you mean it? If we lose, it’s really on you?"

"Of course, of course! Hurry up! Don’t cry if you miss out!"

About a dozen taels of loose silver were sporadically tossed onto the ’Leopard’ spot. A raggedly dressed older child, tightly gripping a few mace of silver fragments, saw this and, as if possessed, also placed the silver he clutched so tightly onto the ’Leopard’ spot.

"Place your bets, last call for bets! Anyone else still want to wager? If you haven’t bet, do it now!"

The manager, having shaken the dice cup for a good while, finally set it down.

"BIG! BIG! BIG!" Princess Ah Ta and those who had bet on ’Big’ shouted in chorus.

Others who had bet on ’Small’ also chimed in, "SMALL! SMALL! SMALL!"

Xiaosuisui pouted and yelled, "Leopard! I want Leopard! Leopard takes all! Everything you have is mine!"

"LEOPARD! LEOPARD!"

Dugu Xiao and his men also joined the chant.

The Emperor rubbed his forehead.

Even now, he still couldn’t understand why he was standing here, at this very moment, watching his precious daughter cause such a ruckus.

"Godfather Emperor, quickly shout Leopard! Leopard! I want Leopard!"

One mustn’t lose face even if one loses the fight. Perhaps feeling her side lacked numbers and their cheers weren’t as loud as the others, she roped in her Godfather Emperor to bolster their ranks.

The Emperor was very obedient and immediately joined in.

"Leopard! Leopard..."

"Alright! Stop shouting! I’m about to open it. Keep your eyes peeled!"

The manager’s eyes were fixed on Xiaosuisui’s Phoenix Head Hairpin on the ’Leopard’ spot, his heart pounding with excitement.

That treasure will be mine soon! Heavens, please let my dice switch be successful!

The manager was ready. He planned to cheat without anyone noticing. His hand slowly moved over the dice cup as he reminded everyone to watch closely.

"Everyone, keep your eyes wide open and watch carefully! I’m about to open it. Don’t blink, you absolutely mustn’t blink!"

Everyone instinctively followed the manager’s rhythm, their eyes wide, all fixed on the dice cup.

"Alright everyone, I’m opening it!"

No one spoke. They were all tense; after all, the dealer’s next move concerned the silver they had wagered!

Xiaosuisui, hearing the dealer drone on and on about opening the dice cup without actually doing anything, said impatiently, "Just hurry up and open it!"

The moment she spoke, the manager’s mind went blank. There was a momentary lapse, and his hand instinctively lifted the dice cup.

Everyone looked into the dice cup simultaneously, their faces instantly registering utter disbelief!