Capítulo 2420: Tempting
Shao Liulang, who had endured imprisonnt and punishnt at Shao Yunduan's hands, quickly forgot his pain. Flattered and fawned over by the Tian Family, his arrogance only grew.
He noted that despite Shao Yunduan's extended ti in the capital, there had been no retribution against him. Shao Yunduan had even preserved the Tian Family's wealth and title, indicating he had no intention of causing trouble for Shao Liulang.
Shao Liulang didn't believe Shao Yunduan's goodwill was genuine, but he was determined to take advantage of their familial bond. After all, as Shao Yunduan's cousin, he expected to benefit from the new emperor's favor. He felt he deserved a position of power or influence, such as a Prince or Minister, given Shao Yunduan's elevated status.
Shao Liulang was envious and resentful. He felt wronged, believing that as a cousin to the Emperor, he should be rewarded with a high-ranking position. His advanced scholarly achievents were not to be overlooked; many in the royal court had risen from similar backgrounds.
What he lacked was an opportunity!
Shao Liulang was convinced that given the chance, he would outperform anyone else. He was perplexed by Shao Yunduan's harsh treatnt of the Tian Family—demoting their marquis to an earl and stripping them of all official positions seed unnecessarily cruel.
Fueled by the Tian Family's flattery, Shao Liulang declared his intention to appeal to Shao Yunduan to restore the Tian Family's title and positions.
The Tian Family disciples were ecstatic. They praised Shao Liulang, and one of them remarked, "You're doing this for the Emperor's benefit. By reinstating the Tian Family, you'll enhance the Emperor's reputation for being generous and virtuous. Such a good reputation is invaluable!"
"Moreover, the Tian Family is no ordinary family. We will certainly fulfill our duties and be loyal to the Emperor. We won't let him down!"
Shao Liulang, bolstered by their praise, agreed. "Absolutely! The mbers of the Tian Family are well-educated and highly capable. It's the Emperor's loss not to utilize their talents. I'll make sure to speak with the Emperor about this!"
The Tian Family disciples were thrilled. They believed that as long as they could regain their official status, their relationship with the new emperor would ensure their continued prosperity. They underestimated how difficult it would be for Shao Liulang to achieve this.
They had once been scheming, but that was in the past. With Shao Yunduan now the emperor, Shao Liulang believed he would have to respect family connections and grant him so leeway.
But before Shao Liulang could approach Shao Yunduan, Tian Shanshan intervened.
"Don't go."
Shao Liulang frowned. "What are you talking about? Don't worry, I'm confident Shao Yunduan will agree with . He's too shaless to refuse!"
"How can you be so shaless?" Despite her own dubious actions, Tian Shanshan couldn't help but blush at Shao Liulang's audacity.
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