Adult Tang Dynasty: I, the Scoundrel, Fully Support the Empress - Chapter 2

Chapter 2: The Notorious Playboy

To be honest, Su Yang was still trying to wrap his head around how he ended up in this world—let alone how he somehow managed to have the Empress’s maid take him in as her godbrother. It didn’t make much sense, but he wasn’t about to question a stroke of good luck.

After seeing off his servant girl, Qing Yi, Su Yang turned to glance at the personal guards the Empress had assigned to him. A grin spread across his face.

“Let’s go!” he called out.

With that, he led his new entourage out of the courtyard, ready to indulge in some fun. After all, now that he had a system backing him, Su Yang was determined to become the most notorious playboy the entire kingdom had ever seen.

His destination was the Golden Rose Tavern.

Located in the eastern district of Chang’an, Golden Rose Tavern was the definition of luxury. Only the wealthy and powerful could afford to dine there. A single meal at this place could cost as much as an average citizen’s annual income.

In the past, Su Yang wouldn’t have dared to set foot here too often. Sure, he had the Empress as his sworn sister and was undoubtedly favored by her, but she wasn’t exactly generous when it came to money. That had everything to do with her frugal nature.

Besides, it was only the first year of the new dynasty. The kingdom had just been established, and the national treasury wasn’t exactly overflowing with silver.

That being said, Su Yang never had to worry about his daily expenses.

The moment he stepped through the doors, the tavern’s owner spotted him from afar. With a wide smile, he rushed over.

“Mr. Su! What an honor! Please, come inside. Your private room has been reserved just for you.”

Everyone in Chang’an with even the slightest bit of awareness knew that Su Yang was the Empress’s sworn brother. He didn’t hold any official title, nor did he have any real power, but that didn’t mean anyone dared to cross him. If the Empress ever caught wind of someone disrespecting him, their life would be as good as over.

More importantly, despite his connections, Su Yang wasn’t arrogant. He never acted entitled, and he always paid for his meals. That made him a rare breed among the nobility.

Inside a quiet and elegantly decorated private room, Su Yang leaned back and waved his hand lazily.

“Bring me everything on your menu—the best of the best,” he ordered. “And make sure it’s only the most expensive dishes.”

The tavern owner’s grin widened.

“Of course, Mr.Su! We’ll take care of everything.”

He was practically rubbing his hands together in excitement, already calculating how much he’d be making from this order.

But when the meal was over, and it came time to settle the bill, his excitement quickly turned into shock.

Su Yang got up, stretched, and made his way toward the exit without even reaching for his money pouch.

The owner’s heart nearly stopped.

“Mr. Su—no, Lord Su, please!” he pleaded, practically on the verge of tears. “We’re just a small business. Could you… maybe pay for the meal? We’ll even give you a discount!”

It wasn’t just any meal he had eaten. Every dish had been a delicacy—abalone, shark fin, the finest meats. The cost alone was enough to make an ordinary person go bankrupt.

Su Yang simply raised an eyebrow, letting out a questioning hum.

Before he could say another word, his guards all turned their eyes on the tavern owner, their gazes sharp and threatening. It was clear that if he pushed any further, he’d regret it.

The owner’s face turned pale. He forced a smile, quickly bowing his head.

“Please, take your time, Lord Su. If you like the wine, I’ll have it delivered to your estate right away.”

He escorted Su Yang out, watching helplessly as he left without paying a single cent.

Not far from the entrance, a waiter frowned in confusion.

“Boss… you just let him go? He didn’t pay! We could report this to the authorities.”

The tavern owner shot him a sharp glare before sighing heavily.

“Do you have any idea who his sister is?”

The waiter shook his head.

“She’s the Empress,” the owner said flatly.

“Report it? Do you wanna get me killed?!”

He took a deep breath, forcing down his frustration. In the end, he could only smile bitterly, chalking it up as the price of doing business.