Rebirth of Poisoned Empress, by 颜若优雅

Chapter 105

The rain had lasted for more than twenty days now, and Tianmen Academy, which had just resumed from spring break had another twenty days of break. Adding on that it wasn't convenient to head out in the midst of such heavy downpour, the group of teenagers hadn't been able to see each other for quite some time now. After teasing Xiang Zhuo, they each respectively shared their stories and affairs. Occasionally, some jokes would be made and the atmosphere between the group of friends was warm and lively through and through.

"Speaking of which, Liangliang, did you really treat the Duke of Qingping? When I heard that the emperor had conferred your marriage, I was stricken with worry. Wasn't the emperor's decision simply a cheat? It was a pity that Father and elder brother wouldn't let me out of the manor, or I would've paid you a visit a long time ago. Thank goodness your medical skills allowed you to treat and cure the Duke of Qingping. Otherwise, what does the title of Wangfei serve to do? Your entire future would be ruined!" During their idle chitchat, Xiang Zhuo finally brought up the more solemn and serious subject. This was their main purpose and intent of visit today. As friends, they were all worried for him but as their status as the children of noble families, they couldn't act rashly either.

"That day when Grandpa paid the Duke of Qingping a visit with the emperor, he had such an ugly expression when he returned. Father and the others were worried something serious would happen. No one expected the emperor to confer your marriage that very night." Xie Yan couldn't help but sigh softly. In this matter, the emperor's actions truly proved to be upsetting and unkind. However, as the family members of the emperor's officials and courtiers, even if they had any objections, they couldn't voice them.

"Truly. At the time, Father wouldn't even let me know the truth. You've been wronged," Yang Tianyu voiced after. 

Wei Tan and Zhao Hong both maintained their silence after exchanging glances. There were some matters that they couldn't be clearer on but couldn't casually say. With one mishap, they could implement their entire family and bring disaster upon themselves.

"What are you fretting over it for? Hasn't it all passed?" As the protagonist, Shen Liang, smiled the moment he saw the atmosphere growing solemn. He stated: "Heavens still has eyes. Good people will have their good fate. The Duke of Qingping made heavy contributions this time at Wangyue City. How could the Heavens simply let him die at such a young age just like that? Now that he has regained consciousness, he should be able to recover soon. Shouldn't you all be happy for me instead? In the future when I marry over and become the Qingping Wangfei, you'll all have to pay your greetings and respects to me whenever you see me."

"...."

Can your skin be any thicker?

The group of friends who were originally melancholic and worrying for him because of his affairs suddenly felt rendered speechless. Although what Shen Liang said was indeed the truth, as long as they didn't marry into the Imperial Family, they would have to pay Shen Liang their respects, but for the person himself to bring that up, it truly was a bit too shameless.

"Yes. Yes. Yes. You're the Qingping Wangfei. You have a more distinguished and noble status. This commoner will pay you his greetings now, alright?" Xiang Zhuo, who was the first to recover rolled his eyes and actually stood up to greet him. 

The others couldn't help but burst into laughter. Only Shen Liang maintained his serious attitude as he made a gesture for Xiang Zhuo to rise with his right hand: "Xiao Zhuo'zi, you're excused from greetings now. Please seat yourself." *Adding a Xiao at the beginning and a zi at the end of someone's name is usually how one would address an eunuch.*

"F*ck off!"

"Haha..." 

The title Xiao Zhuo'zi successfully ignited Xiang Zhuo. The others roared with laughter and even their respective personal servants couldn't help but shake their heads and shoulders with laughter.