Chapter 323 He was just a little biased before.

"No, that's not it, it's all a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding..."

Faced with the accusation, Su Xuanlang instinctively wanted to deny it.

He certainly couldn't admit to doing such a thing, otherwise his entire future would be ruined.

Even knowing that Lu Shuangdie had regained consciousness and was fully aware of everything he had just done to her, he still couldn't admit it.

"You're still trying to deny it! We all saw it was you, and you're still stubbornly refusing to admit it! No way, we're going to report you to the authorities and have you arrested!"

Zhao Liancheng angrily cursed at Su Xuanlang.

This was the first time he had ever seen a classmate so shameless. Thinking back to the days when he used to call him brother, he felt that he had been pitifully foolish in the past.

“You must not report this to the authorities. If you do, Miss Lu’s reputation will be ruined.”

Su Xuanlang seized on their most pressing concern and threatened them.

As expected, Zhao Liancheng and Dean Lu could only grit their teeth and swallow their anger when they heard that it would affect Lu Shuangdie's reputation.

But Su Liluo didn't think so. She sneered and said, "You didn't succeed, and Miss Lu is still innocent. It won't have much of an impact. Besides, even if this matter isn't reported to the authorities, what about your attempt to harm Zhao Liancheng?"

And what about you hiring someone to harm Miss Lu, then playing the hero and rescuing her? Those are crimes that can land you in jail!

What!

She... she actually knew that he was plotting to murder Zhao Liancheng!

Su Xuanlang looked up at Su Liluo in astonishment, a hint of fear appearing in his eyes.

His lips trembled as he retorted, "You, you're talking nonsense! How could I have plotted against Brother Zhao? Brother Zhao only got into trouble because he accidentally ate poisonous mushrooms. Oh, no, Brother Zhao is perfectly fine now, isn't he? How could I have plotted against him?"

"Do you really think that tricking someone into eating poisonous mushrooms doesn't count as murder? That might be possible if you were unaware, but what if you paid money to specifically buy those poisonous mushrooms?"

Su Liluo spoke in a low, melancholic tone, her gaze seemingly seeing through everything.

Yes, that's right.

Upon learning that Zhao Liancheng had been poisoned, Xiao Ye immediately ordered an investigation into the source of the poisonous mushrooms, as they were not something that could be easily obtained.

Especially for a young master like Su Xuanlang who never lifts a finger, why would he personally pick mushrooms?

After two days of investigation, Xiao Ye's men found the person who sold the poisonous mushrooms to Su Xuanlang and protected him, intending to use him as a witness in the future.

Su Xuanlang's pupils contracted, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Why?

He did it so discreetly, how did they still find out?

Why is she going against herself?

He was about to succeed!

He was her cousin, and if he recovered, wouldn't that bring honor to her, the Crown Princess?

Why does Su Liluo always have to make things difficult for me?

"You actually had someone buy those poisonous mushrooms specifically for you?"

Zhao Liancheng was extremely surprised when he suddenly heard these words.

At first, his anger stemmed from Su Xuanlang's beastly behavior towards Lu Shuangdie, and he did not realize that Su Xuanlang was the one who poisoned him.

Hearing Su Liluo say this, his anger intensified.

Similarly, Lu Shuangdie's face also showed anger.

She never expected that Zhao Liancheng was actually poisoned by Su Xuanlang, and that the hero saving the beauty was just his scheme. It turns out that Su Xuanlang is such a vicious villain!

All that gratitude I had shown him before, and my desire for my father's help with his studies, turned out to be his scheme!

When Su Xuanlang realized that everything he had done had been exposed, and seeing the way Su Liluo and the others were acting, he knew that they must have some evidence, and that it would be useless for him to try to deny it any further.

His mind raced, and he realized that Zhao Liancheng was a kind and compassionate person, so he immediately knelt down and begged for forgiveness.

"Brother Zhao, please forgive me! I made a mistake because I was confused for a moment. You are too outstanding, which made me jealous. That's why I had a brain fart and went down the wrong path!"

I've always considered you a true friend, but the pressure from my family has been too much. My older and younger brothers are both failing, and now I'm the hope of my whole family.

Only if I pass the imperial examination can my family prosper. That's why I was confused for a moment and made a mistake! Think back to when we first met, I truly considered you a friend!

"Who can be without fault in this life? If you, Brother Zhao, are willing to forgive me this time and let me go, I will definitely repent and start anew! Please, please don't report me, otherwise my life will be ruined, and all the hopes of my parents and grandmother will be gone!"

Su Xuanlang pleaded for the Dao, weeping bitterly.

Zhao Liancheng's initial anger was momentarily thrown into disarray by his crying.

He recalled his first meeting with Su Xuanlang. Su Xuanlang was also a gentle and refined young man, full of vigor and ambition. The two of them talked about their ideals of studying, and Su Xuanlang would share anything good with him.

At that time, they still had some friendship as classmates.

Then he remembered what Su Xuanlang had said: he was the hope of the whole family, and if he were sent to the authorities, it would destroy the hope of an entire family.

Everyone makes mistakes in life; if he's willing to change...

"Are you really willing to repent and turn over a new leaf?"

Zhao Liancheng looked at him hesitantly.

At this moment, Su Liluo saw Zhao Liancheng's soft-hearted look and immediately looked at him with disappointment.

He exclaimed incredulously, "Even at this point, you're still going to let him go? Have you forgotten the bet we made?!"

Su Liluo had no intention of letting Su Xuanlang off the hook, so she deliberately brought up their bet.

Only after being reminded did Zhao Liancheng remember the bet he had made with Su Liluo.

Indeed, he lost, so he should keep his promise.

So, his softened heart suddenly hardened again.

"I have to sue you. It's too late for you to regret it now."

Su Xuanlang slumped down, “No, you can’t sue me! If you sue me, my life will be ruined! I still have to take the imperial examination next year, and I still want to be at the top of the list!”

"Your Highness, I'm still your cousin, can't you just leave me alone? Ultimately, these things have nothing to do with you, why are you meddling?"

Su Xuanlang broke down, completely disregarding social hierarchy, and harbored immense resentment towards Su Liluo.

He didn't understand why his sister seemed to be targeting him, even though he had only been a little biased towards Su Wanshi in the past!

Is she really that stingy?

He had only shown a little favoritism, and she was already so jealous?

"Crown Princess, oh no, sister, you are my sister. I promise I won't like Su Wanshi anymore. You're my only sister, please let me go, okay?"

Su Xuanlang shamelessly began crawling towards Su Liluo.