The Prodigal Son

outside.

Qin Yu was eating with Qi Dachui when Zhao Yan strode towards them.

Zhao Yan held a folding fan in his hand, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes.

That noble air was captured perfectly.

This caused the women at the table not far from Qin Yu and his group to swoon over him, mimicking Xi Shi clutching her heart.

This guy's become even more aloof than before!

Qin Yu muttered his slander inwardly, while his eyes swept over the women out of the corner of his eye.

Damn it!

They were just peeking at me!

In the blink of an eye, he's fallen for someone else!

No taste!

Yes, it must be because I was wearing official robes that made them feel distant.

Zhao Yan was dressed in luxurious everyday clothes; those who didn't know him would only assume he was a noble young master.

Yes, that's it!

In the blink of an eye, Zhao Yan appeared before Qin Yu, a humble smile on her face. "Qin Yu, long time no see!"

Qin Yu gently tugged at Qi Dachui, who was still showing off his food, stood up, and bowed, "Your Highness, it's been a long time."

Qi Dachui was stunned for a moment before bowing in return.

"I just heard from Lü Si that you were here, so I came to say hello."

Zhao Yan smiled, then couldn't help but sigh, "This imperial city is truly a place where hidden talents abound! I don't know whether to say my eyesight is poor, or that you've been hiding your abilities too well; I never realized you were such a hidden genius!"

Oh ho?

Is this how they start to overpraise themselves to death?

"Your Highness is joking!"

Qin Yu smiled in response, "Compared to the Crown Prince, I am far inferior!"

"You're completely different from who you used to be!"

Zhao Yan shook his head and smiled, "I heard that you were not only appointed as a Palace Attendant, but also concurrently held the position of Director of the Six Ministries. It's clear that His Majesty values ​​you highly!"

"Don't even mention it, it makes me feel terrified."

Qin Yu sighed, "Perhaps His Majesty is just acting on a whim. Maybe I'll be dismissed in a few days! Then, the higher you climb, the louder you fall."

"When did you learn to say one thing and mean another?"

Zhao Yan gave a meaningful smile. "I heard that you fainted from joy when His Majesty's reward was announced."

So happy he fainted on the spot?

Qin Yu's face darkened.

Which bastard is spreading rumors about himself?!

"Actually, I was scared."

Qin Yu sighed again.

"Stop pretending, you're not that timid!"

Zhao Yan mercilessly exposed Qin Yu's lie, "I didn't mean anything by it today, I just wanted to say hello since it's been so long! However, the next time we meet, we might be at each other's throats!"

"what?"

Qin Yu was caught off guard by Zhao Yan's sudden change of heart and feigned ignorance, asking, "What do you mean by that, Your Highness?"

"You understand, and I understand too!"

Zhao Yan gave a meaningful smile. "You can also take this as me issuing you a challenge!"

Holy crap?

What's going on?

How did he suddenly become like a dragon possessed by a hero?

"Young Master, given our status, wouldn't it be inappropriate for us to fight in the street?"

Qin Yu's lips curled into a smile, and he raised an eyebrow at Zhao Yan: "However, if the young master doesn't care about the consequences, I don't mind either! How about we begin now?"

Upon hearing Qin Yu say he wanted to fight, Qi Dachui immediately picked up the golden mace he had placed aside with great excitement.

Upon seeing this, Zhao Yan's attendant immediately stepped forward, watching Qi Dachui warily.

Zhao Yan stopped his entourage, then shook his head and smiled at Qin Yu: "I don't know where you learned to play dumb, it's really quite boring! Alright, that's enough!"

After saying this, Zhao Yan left with his entourage.

After walking a short distance, the attendant couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "Why did the young master issue a challenge to Qin Yu as soon as they met?"

Zhao Yan shook his head and smiled, "Don't you understand? It's not that I want to issue him a challenge, but that His Majesty needs me to issue him a challenge!"

"what?"

The attendants were confused.

"Qin Yu can be an obstacle His Majesty sets for me, or he can be a test for me!"

Zhao Yan's eyes were unusually bright. "Besides, Qin Yu and I are destined not to be friends! I don't have time to waste with him. It's not a bad thing to make things clear sooner rather than later!"

Qin Yu has indeed changed a lot in the three years since we last met.

Perhaps it's because I've grown up, or perhaps it's because I've learned to be more reserved.

Or perhaps, this is his true nature.

He still preferred the old Qin Yu who had a head on his butt.

But none of that matters anymore!

Obstacles or trials, it may be!

Zhao Luan's meaning is already very clear!

If he wants to succeed in proposing to Qin Yu, he must prove that he is better than Qin Yu!

He was confident that he was no worse than Qin Yu in any aspect, and even better than Qin Yu in every aspect!

Why don't they dare to compete with Qin Yu?

Although his father knew that the court was suspicious of him and was wary of the court, he hesitated and was indecisive, unable to make a decision for a long time.

If he proves that he is superior to Qin Yu in every way, and Zhao Luan still refuses to marry him, then surely his father will make up his mind?

……

After leaving the restaurant, Qin Yu took Qi Dachui back to his residence.

"Greetings, Physician Qin!"

As soon as the two arrived at the door, the doorman greeted Qin Yu with a beaming smile.

"You're pretty good at getting things done, aren't you!"

Qin Yu laughed and punched the gatekeeper, then asked, "You all know about my investiture?"

"Uh-huh……"

The gatekeeper nodded repeatedly, his smile particularly bright. "Two hours ago, someone from the palace came to report the good news. Young master is truly amazing, having served as a physician for seven men all by himself! If the Duke knew, he would be overjoyed."

Looking at the doorman whose face was practically contorted with a grin, Qin Yu couldn't help but chuckle inwardly.

They all felt this was an immense blessing!

Only the person directly involved knows how tormented, how agonizing, and how painful the realization was...

Ugh!

Count the ball!

Now that you've figured it out, don't look so sad and spoil everyone's mood.

"Alright, just stay here and keep watch."

Qin Yu lightly punched the gatekeeper again. "Later, I'll instruct the accountant to give everyone in the manor two months' salary... no, half a year's salary!"

I have so much money of my own, I have to spend it!

As the saying goes, spending money makes people happy!

Money is meant to be spent, isn't it?

"Thank you, young master! You are so kind!"

The doorman bowed with great delight.

Qin Yu smiled and quickly went inside.

Along the way, his servants congratulated him one after another, and everyone's face was beaming with joy.

They seemed to have more energy even when walking than usual.

Qin Yu, carrying Qi Dachui, was about to head to his own courtyard when Dong Liu suddenly appeared and stopped him.

"The old man has to go now, just letting you know!"

Dong Liu was straightforward and direct.

"Why are you leaving all of a sudden?"

Qin Yu frowned. "Did someone in your household offend you? Or is someone gossiping about you?"

"Besides you, you wretched beast, who else in this manor dares to offend me?" Dong Liu stretched. "I've already done what I promised your grandfather. I was supposed to leave yesterday..."

As a result, Qin Yu was picked up by Shangguan Youyi halfway there yesterday, and it was already very late when he returned.

This morning, Qin Yu went to court again.

That's why he's been dragging it out until now.

"No!"

Qin Yu quickly stepped forward and grabbed Dong Liu, "My grandfather will be back in a few days. You should at least meet him and have a few drinks with him before you leave!"

"That won't do!"

A wicked grin flashed across Dong Liu's face. "I'll make that old geezer of yours come over to my place and invite me for a drink!"

"Isn't that like taking off your pants to fart?"

Qin Yu was speechless, then winked and said, "If you find staying at home too boring, I'll book a brothel for you so you can have some fun for a few days, how about that?"

"Get lost!"

Dong Liu laughed and scolded as he pulled Qin Yu's hand away...