Ten years of dormancy: Starting as a martial arts master at the pinnacle

Bai Wushuang was stunned.

Didn't we just say that he is the true young master of the Prince of Qin's mansion?

How did Li Changqing become the thirteenth imperial grandson in just two sentences?

Once this title is set, can it be changed later?

The difference between the only legitimate son of the Prince of Qin and the Prince of Qin's adopted son is not small.

If things go wrong, the whole world could be at stake.

"Those rats hiding in the shadows haven't been caught yet. Only after we find them can we definitively determine which of you is my true son. I'm sorry to trouble you, but this is also a form of protection for you."

Li Yuanhao comforted Bai Wushuang by patting her on the shoulder.

"Do you want to change your surname?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Wushuang assumed he understood Qin King Li Yuanhao's thoughts.

This Prince Qin clearly felt that Li Changqing was more suitable than Bai Wushuang to be the thirteenth grandson of the Prince Qin's mansion.

After all, there's no need to change the surname.

"He's just an adopted son, Father, there's no need for such trouble. We can wait until the truth comes out before making any decisions."

At this moment, Bai Wushuang's words carried a hint of grievance.

The King of Qin was very satisfied with his attitude and nodded at him with some tenderness, looking every bit like a loving father and son.

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And that was the end of it.

The next morning at court, His Majesty the Emperor issued an imperial edict.

The thirteenth imperial grandson, who was rumored to have died young, has now been found.

Li Changqing's status as a grandson of the emperor was restored, and he was exceptionally granted the title of Prince of Qinghe.

In the Great Zhou Dynasty, the titles of kings were ranked, with the lowest rank being the Prince of the County.

This was also the lowest rank of king conferred by the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Of course, no matter how low the rank of this noble title is, it is still a noble title, which is much higher than that of duke, marquis, earl, viscount, and baron.

Above the Prince of the County is the King.

The rank of a king can be discerned from the royal pearl they wear.

A prince wears three beads, while a nobleman wears four or five beads.

The specific number of beads to wear depends on the emperor's decree.

In general, the more numerous the quantity, the more prestigious the status.

Above ordinary nobles is a prince.

This is also the most prestigious among the nobles.

The prince wore seven royal pearls.

The Crown Prince wears eight beads, and His Majesty the Emperor wears nine beads.

Nine is the ultimate number, and it is generally not exceeded.

Li Yuanhao, the King of Qin, was the only prince in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Besides him, three other princes were granted the title of king, and they all had a chance to compete for the position of crown prince.

Apart from them, none of the other princes have been granted a title so far.

This means that Li Changqing, who was just granted the title of Prince of Qinghe, is even more powerful than several of his imperial uncles.

After being granted the title of king, Li Changqing went to the palace to express his gratitude.

His Majesty the Emperor of Great Zhou did not even grant him an audience before sending him away.

The Empress, on the other hand, held Li Changqing's hand and talked on and on for a long time.

By blood, the other party should be Li Changqing's biological grandmother. But could someone who could become an empress truly have such a rich emotional life?

Li Changqing expressed his doubts.

The bonds of kinship in the imperial family are very thin.

Apart from the founding emperor, other emperors were probably not very familiar with their own children.

Your Majesty the Empress should be in your early fifties by now.

But she is very well-maintained and looks to be only in her early forties.

No matter how well she took care of herself, she held my hand and kept nagging me for over an hour.

Li Changqing was also afraid.

He had no choice but to find an excuse to leave.

Just as Li Changqing was entering the palace to express his gratitude, Li Yuanhao sought out Bai Wushuang alone and talked with him for a long time.

After talking with Bai Wushuang, Li Yuanhao ordered someone to guard the main gate.

"When the young prince returns, have him come to the study."

Li Changqing's feelings were very complicated as he left the palace.

He could sense that the way people looked at him was completely different from before.

Despite being the son of the King of Qin, can he still be recognized as a member of the royal family?

The King of Qin's word is not enough; only His Majesty the Emperor's word matters.

Although His Majesty the Emperor did not summon him, His Majesty had clearly accepted Li Changqing's identity.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have directly bestowed the title of king.

At this point, Li Changqing's identity was acknowledged.

He was the thirteenth grandson of the Great Zhou Dynasty and the second son of the Prince of Qin's mansion.

He was also the newly appointed Prince of Qinghe.

After his identity was confirmed, Li Changqing, who had already been granted the title of prince, should have moved out of the Prince of Qin's residence.

However, considering his plight, His Majesty the Emperor decreed that he should continue to live in the Prince of Qin's residence.

He would leave the palace at the age of twenty and live in his own royal residence.

Li Changqing didn't care.

In any case, no matter what kind of mansion it is, there is no way to stop him.

The steward of the Prince of Qin's mansion was waiting at the door early in the morning.

Upon seeing Li Changqing appear, he trotted over to him.

"This humble servant, Chang'an, greets the young prince!"

He would kneel down as soon as he was spoken.

How respectable must a steward of the Prince of Qin's mansion be in public?

When facing their master, they are as respectful as possible.

Li Changqing reached out and helped him up.

"You're too kind! What's this?"

Polite and gentle.

But at the same time, it doesn't seem intimate.

Chang'an, the steward of the Prince of Qin's mansion, was silently making plans in his mind.

This young prince, who grew up among the common people, seemed to be completely different from what he had imagined.

There was not a trace of poverty or squalor about the other person.

Although his manners and etiquette could not compare with those of the other young masters in the Prince's mansion.

However, he has his own set of rules for dealing with people.

He appears easygoing, yet he doesn't make his subordinates forget their place in the hierarchy.

Chang'an had only ever seen this kind of sense of proportion in his master, Prince Qin.

This is what a real father and son are like!

Thinking of this, Chang'an's smile became even more genuine.

"His Highness has been waiting in the study for half an hour. Please go there after you return."

Li Changqing nodded and followed Chang'an to the study in the Prince of Qin's residence.

The study was quite large, with the main door wide open in the center of the room.

In the middle of the room, there was a large desk.

It can be used for official business, as well as for practicing calligraphy and painting.

To put it bluntly, it was extremely extravagant.

It is said that small is exquisite. Qin King Li Yuanhao's study was very large, but large does not mean it was not exquisite.

Every corner of the study was meticulously designed.

Li Changqing hadn't specifically studied these things, but he could tell from them.

This study feels very comfortable.

It makes people want to read and write when they sit inside.

That's why people say that environment can change a person.

Those with exceptional talent are not considered.

Normally, when everyone's talent is roughly the same, the greater the investment, the greater the future achievements.

To give an example.

With the same aptitude, if you study literature and martial arts in the Qin King's Mansion, it will be different from if you study literature and martial arts in Shanhai County.

The speed of progress is completely incomparable.

This place has the best environment, the best teachers...

"Your Highness!"

Li Changqing cupped his hands in greeting.

"Even now, you still refuse to call me Father? Is it because I keep that imposter that makes you uncomfortable?"

Li Yuanhao, who was reading a book, looked up with a complicated expression.

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