Adult Tang Dynasty: I, the Scoundrel, Fully Support the Empress

Chapter 27: Preparing for Empress Guan Yinbi’s Oil Massage

For the first time, Su Yang was playing the role of a plagiarist—though, in this case, it was more of an intellectual duel. He took extra caution and picked none other than Li Bai, the legendary “Immortal Poet,” as his inspiration.

When “Bring on the Wine” hit the scene, it sent shockwaves through the literary world.

Su Yang had expected it to make an impact, but even he hadn’t anticipated just how far-reaching it would be.

Before he knew it, his name was on everyone’s lips.

Even though Su Yang had issued orders that he wouldn’t be seeing guests anytime soon, that didn’t stop a flood of nobles and officials from showing up at his doorstep every single day. His threshold had practically been worn down from how many people had stepped on it. It was a never-ending stream of visitors—no matter how hard he tried to turn them away, they just wouldn’t leave.

And their goal was simple. They were willing to spend a fortune to get their hands on one of Su Yang’s original works, treating it as a priceless collectible.

To put it bluntly, his reputation had skyrocketed to the point where even a discarded draft of his writing—if it ever made it into the public—would spark bidding wars, selling for jaw-dropping sums.

Now it made perfect sense why Li Bai had never needed to take up a government position. He had been free to travel, drink, and indulge in pleasure because money had never been a problem for him.

“Ha…”

“I wonder what Li Bai would think…”

“If he were born in this era…”

“And saw his own poems already written out for him?”

Su Yang chuckled at the thought. But deep down, he had no doubt that Li Bai’s talent wouldn’t be stifled just because he had gotten a head start. If anything, it would probably push him to create even greater works.

“So I can actually earn points just by showing off?”

Su Yang grinned from ear to ear. As soon as the literary contest ended, his system had coldly notified him that he had received a massive influx of points. After all, he had stunned the entire literary world and even snatched the title of Immortal Poet right out from under Li Bai’s name.

That wasn’t all.

He had gained a network of powerful connections—admirers who treated him with the utmost respect, almost like devoted fans.

Of course, not everyone was thrilled.

The one suffering the most had to be Zhangsun Chong. He had originally planned to use Li Tai’s influence to teach Su Yang a harsh lesson. But instead of Su Yang being humiliated, the guy had become the most sought-after figure among the elite. Zhangsun Chong was so enraged he nearly coughed up blood.

“Now that this problem is handled…”

“I can finally start refining pure salt.”

The playful grin on Su Yang’s face faded as he became serious. His ultimate goal was to become a financial powerhouse.

Sure, he had just become the Immortal Poet and was basking in the admiration of the literary world, but that was still a niche audience. It wasn’t enough to break into the upper echelons of wealth and power.

But if he introduced pure salt, it would impact everyone.

At that point, whether it was making money or expanding his influence, it would far surpass anything he could achieve through poetry alone.

With that in mind, he wasted no time getting to work.

But just as he was about to start, something unexpected happened.

Guan Yinbi had arrived.

This time, however, she wasn’t furious like before. Instead, she walked in with a radiant smile, looking both pleased and triumphant.

After all, just days ago, the court had been buzzing with rumors about her. Officials, particularly Minister Wei Zheng, had been vocal in their criticism, comparing her to Zhao Ji, the notorious Empress Dowager of the Qin Dynasty—accusing her of keeping a harem of male companions.

But now?

With Su Yang’s Bring on the Wine shaking the literary world, all those rumors and slanders had vanished overnight. Not only had it cleared her name, but it had also given her the satisfaction of putting her detractors in their place.

“This man truly is a fated sage of the great Tang Dynasty.”

Her belief in Su Yang had only grown stronger as she confidently walked into the main hall.

“Didn’t expect to see you here, dear sister!”

“I was actually planning to visit you at the palace soon.”

Su Yang immediately stood up and greeted her with a warm smile.

Without wasting any time, he led Guan Yinbi into a private chamber, explaining that he had recently mastered a new therapy technique—one that could help relieve her persistent ailments.

“Huh?”

The moment those words left his mouth, Guan Yinbi’s eyes lit up with excitement. She had been suffering from these chronic issues for years, and any chance at relief was worth trying.

Historically speaking, her untimely death had been linked to these very health problems.

“This treatment is… a little unconventional.”

“There might be some… awkward moments during the process.”

“I hope you won’t mind.”

Su Yang’s smile widened, but in his mind, mischievous thoughts were already brewing. This was the perfect opportunity to make his move.

Because Su Yang had a special treatment in mind for her—an oil massage.

And for an oil massage to work…

Clothes needed to come off.

Which meant he’d finally get the chance to admire Guan Yinbi’s curvy figure up close.