The Prime Minister's Darling
Chapter 852 - 852 390 Overbearing (Second Update)_3

Chapter 852: 390 Overbearing (Second Update)_3 Chapter 852: 390 Overbearing (Second Update)_3 “Are you sure?” Ning Zhiyuan turned around and saw that Xiao Liulang did not seem to be putting on a brave front, so he released his hold on Yang Zhou.

Yang Zhou approached Xiao Liulang, intending to smash his fist into Xiao Liulang’s face, but only when he actually faced him did he suddenly realize this kid was so much taller!

The look in Xiao Liulang’s eyes was very cold, reminding him of the feeling of being stared at by a venomous snake.

He clenched his fist tightly, suppressing the horror in his heart, and angrily glared at Xiao Liulang, “You are so despicable!”

Xiao Liulang lightly tugged at the corner of his mouth, “Flattery will get you nowhere.”

“You!”

Shameless!

It had not been easy for Yang Zhou to climb to his current official position. He had toiled in the Hanlin Academy for many years; unlike Prince An and Du Ruohan, he did not have the foundation or the background. He had started out as just an ordinary compilation scholar.

And what he did wasn’t too excessive!

He, too, had been bullied when he first arrived at the Hanlin Academy!

Why could his seniors do to him what he could not do to Xiao Liulang!

Yang Zhou was so angry he was nearly incoherent, “You… why exactly are you doing this…”

Xiao Liulang’s eyes were filled with calm, “I just don’t like you.”

Yang Zhou almost choked in rage, his fist raised.

“Hey—” Ning Zhiyuan yelled out.

Xiao Liulang did not even blink, looking at him with an extremely indifferent gaze, “You, a seventh-grade editor, have no right to lay a hand on me.”

Yang Zhou’s arrogance subsided instantly.

Xiao Liulang gathered his wide sleeves, holding the flower he had picked for her in his palm. He did not want to damage it, “Next time, remember to pay your respects.”

After saying this, he brushed past Yang Zhou and walked away without looking back.

Prince An, who had witnessed all this from a distance, couldn’t help but frown slightly.

He had heard about the affair of Academician Yang and, setting aside the incident itself, was Xiao Liulang’s attitude towards Yang Zhou too arrogant just now?

It was not that overbearing arrogance, but a kind of contempt and indifference that seemed to come from a lofty place, as if nobility was ingrained in his bones.

Was this still the same Xiao Liulang who always took things lying down?

Has he changed into someone else?

Could it be… just because he now had the support of his great-aunt and Marquis Xuanping?

As Xiao Liulang left the Hanlin Academy, the Hanlin Hall also finished classes, and several compilation scholars came over to ask Xiao Liulang for scholarly advice.

Xiao Liulang said, “I have something to do today; come find me tomorrow at noon.”

“Ah, I know I shouldn’t ask, but is it something urgent?”

“Hmm.” Xiao Liulang nodded slightly, glancing at the small figure standing at the entrance of the alley ahead, his eyes softened for a moment as he said to them, “It’s urgent, so I apologize, come over tomorrow.”

The crowd all agreed.

“Am I seeing things? Did Lord Xiao just smile?”

“I think I saw it too.”

“Can Lord Xiao actually be so gentle?”

While Xiao Liulang was not born with an icy face, he was very cold and distant. If it weren’t for Fen Lin and Lin Chengye taking the lead in asking him for advice, they would not dare to approach him.

Curiosity filled their hearts, and they couldn’t help but keep their eyes on Xiao Liulang.

They saw Xiao Liulang walk up to the first alley and start talking to a girl.

A rare gentleness swept across his eyes, and the contours of his side profile seemed to soften.

“For you,” he said, handing her a newly picked Begonia flower.

Gu Jiao received the Begonia Flower, smelling it and holding it with affection, “It’s so fragrant. Did things go smoothly for you today?”

Xiao Liulang stared at her steadily, “Yes, smoothly. I will be promoted soon.”

Although nothing was confirmed yet—the position of Academician was vacant.

There were many who were qualified to fill it.

But if you like it, I will compete for it.

“Really?” Gu Jiao’s eyes brightened.

In her clear and joyful eyes, Xiao Liulang’s heart uncontrollably melted, “Yes, really.”

Gu Jiao looked up at him, her eyes filled with unwavering conviction and admiration, “I knew it, my husband is amazing!”