The First Marquis of Leisure

What?

Did Li Chentian actually accept Qian Yuan as his last disciple?

How... how is this possible?

As Li Ming calmly delivered this bombshell news, the Yuan brothers and Wang Bing turned green with shock and stood frozen in place.

As Li Chentian's closed-door disciples, how could they dare to make a move again!

"What? Yuan Benchu, Yuan Yao, Wang Bing, weren't you three bastards quite the braggarts just now?"

Qian Yuan was quite pleased; he had never been able to get angry with Yuan Benchu ​​over the years.

Today I finally got my revenge, and of course, it was all thanks to Bai Xinghe's secret efforts!

"Qian Yuan, you, you really are Dr. Li's last disciple!"

Yuan Yao was still somewhat skeptical, after all these years, Li Chentian had always had extremely high requirements for accepting disciples.

They knew Qian Yuan; he was a playboy. How could he possibly catch Li Chentian's eye?

"You bastard, do I have to say it twice?"

Qian Yuan didn't hold back and slapped him across the face.

Yuan Yao was furious and was about to retaliate when Li Ming stepped forward.

"Young Master Yuan, please don't blame me for not reminding you, but if Young Master Qian is unwell in any way, Dr. Li will definitely investigate to the end."

Hearing Li Ming's words, Yuan Yao forced himself to hold back.

Yuan Benchu's expression was uncertain, and he found it difficult to accept all of this.

But since Li Ming himself came to testify, there was no way to stop them from believing it.

"In that case, let's go!"

Yuan Benchu ​​was extremely displeased, but he had no choice but to endure it, and turned to leave!

After the Yuan brothers, Wang Bing, and others left.

Qian Yuan greeted Li Ming with a smile, "Senior Brother Li, this is my brother Bai Zhen, from the State of Zhao. He is very talented. If possible, could you also let him study at the Imperial Academy?"

Upon hearing this, Li Ming almost cursed Qian Yuan's ancestors for eighteen generations in his mind.

Back to Bai Town? And to the Doctor's Mansion to study? Isn't that absurd?

The Doctor's Mansion, and even the supreme Princess Himeko, should be studying under Shirahoshi Kagawa!

However, Li Ming was also a smart man. He saw that Bai Xinghe was using the alias Bai Zhen, and Qian Yuan was completely unaware of this.

He quickly guessed the reason after a moment's thought, since he had escaped from the execution ground in the State of Zhao.

"Well, Young Master Qian, please excuse yourself for now. I'll speak with Young Master Bai, and if it's feasible, I can certainly recommend him for a position at the Doctor's residence!"

"Really? That's great!" Qian Yuan was very excited.

"Senior Brother Li, don't worry, my brother will definitely be fine, absolutely fine!"

Qian Yuan said a few words with a smile, and gave Bai Xinghe a reassuring look before going out to wait.

Seeing that no one was around, Li Ming couldn't hold back any longer and immediately switched modes, his face filled with admiration and longing.

"Young Master Bai, I never expected that the friend Qian Yuan mentioned would be you!"

"Young Master Bai, I never expected to meet you here."

Li Ming's warm and respectful attitude stunned Bai Xinghe for a moment.

"Brother Li, don't you hate me?"

"Hate you?" Li Ming asked in surprise, "Why would I hate you? Young Master Bai's talent is unparalleled in the world, even Ji Zi is far inferior to you. We respect you enough, why would we hate you?"

Hearing this, Bai Xinghe sighed inwardly, realizing that he had been too narrow-minded this time.

"Young Master Bai, you have no idea, ever since the poetry competition, Dr. Li has been reciting your poems in his dreams every day, lamenting why such a genius was born in Zhao and not Yan!"

"At the same time, they angrily denounced your Zhao emperor as incompetent, falsely accused you of usurping the throne, and ordered you to be executed by slow slicing. Unexpectedly, you escaped and came to our Yan state!"

Bai Xinghe shook his head, a hint of hatred flashing in his eyes.

During his time in the State of Yan, he truly felt the gap between Yan and Zhao.

"Brother Li, you flatter me. I am now nothing but a stray dog, all my family and friends are dead. I barely escaped from Zhao and am now wandering to Yan!"

"Young Master Bai, please don't say that. Your talent is unparalleled. No wonder Qian Yuan was able to compose such poems. If we hadn't met you today, we would still be in the dark."

Bai Xinghe smiled rather awkwardly, and then briefly explained what had happened.

Li Ming laughed and said, "I see!"

Bai Xinghe then told Li Ming his request, expressing his desire to participate in the Yan Kingdom's grand competition, ascend the Golden Terrace, and strive for fame and fortune.

He hoped that Li Ming would keep his plans a secret for the time being, and that he would borrow troops to return to Zhao and avenge his family.

After thinking for a moment, Li Ming readily agreed!

"Alright, I won't tell Dr. Li about this for now. But with your talent, you're definitely the top scholar this time. It seems that Seventh Prince, Yuan Shao, and all the talented men in the world are going to feel despair this time, hahaha!"

......

After a brief exchange, Qian Yuan also came in.

Li Ming made up a reason, saying that Bai Xinghe was not suitable to study at the Doctor's Academy for the time being, but there would be opportunities later.

Although Qian Yuan was dissatisfied, he had no choice but to accept it for the time being.

The three then left the cell together and said their goodbyes.

On the other side, at the Yuan residence

The brothers Yuan Benchu ​​and Yuan Yao looked ashen-faced.

Now it's not just about dealing with Bai Xinghe anymore; Qian Yuan has suddenly become Li Chentian's closed-door disciple.

This means that Qian Yuan will far surpass them in his future career!

"Brother, that good-for-nothing Qian Yuan spends all his time in brothels. How could Li Chentian possibly be interested in him? There must be something fishy going on!"

Yuan Yao still couldn't believe it, but he couldn't figure out why for a while.

Yuan Benchu ​​felt the same way; his eyes were filled with anger and resentment.

Back then, Yuan Fengnian, the head of the Yuan family and one of the three dukes of the Yan Kingdom, personally came forward and prepared generous gifts to visit the Doctor's residence.

He tried to ask Li Chentian to accept him as his last disciple, but was rejected each time.

But now Qian Yuan has gotten there first, how can he not be angry?

"Cousin, say something!" Yuan Yao gritted his teeth in frustration and kept urging him on.

"Enough!" A fierce glint flashed in Yuan Benchu's eyes.

"Since it's already a fait accompli, let's leave it at that for now and not seek revenge against Qian Yuan and that foreigner!"

"With the grand competition approaching, I am determined to win first place. What about Li Chentian's closed-door disciple then?"

.......

At the same time, a major piece of news came from the doctor's residence.

Li Chentian will take Qian Yuan, the only son of the Vice Minister of War, as his last disciple!

This news caused a stir in both the government and the public, and the situation was completely chaotic.

Everyone was shocked and filled with doubt.

How could Li Chentian have taken a liking to Qian Yuan? However, after repeatedly confirming that the news was true, everyone could only sigh with emotion.

Meanwhile, another piece of news came out that Li Chentian would personally nominate Qian Yuan, his newly accepted disciple, to participate in this national competition!

When the news reached the Qian family, Qian Yuan was completely dumbfounded.

"What do we do, bro? What do we do? If I participate in the national competition, I'll definitely be exposed!"

Bai Xinghe shook his head, sighing inwardly. Indeed, one must have real talent and skills, otherwise one will be exposed sooner or later.

But what's done is done, and the outcome is already set in stone.

"Brother, since that's the case, just do your best."

Qian Yuan thought for a moment, then slapped his thigh and said, "You're right. Things have come to this point, so I have no choice but to participate. I'll just do my best. Anyway, it was Old Man Li who came to my house to take me as his apprentice, not my father who asked me to."