The Prodigal Son

"Thirteenth Young Master, are you confused! If we just leave like this, this matter will truly become unexplainable!"

On the way back, Luo Qingyi in the carriage was almost frantic with worry.

Some things, if clarified on the spot, are not a big deal.

But now that they've left, if Zhao Yan stirs things up again, things will definitely turn out differently!

"If it's hard to explain, it's hard to explain. What's the big deal?"

Nan Que'er, however, was unconvinced. "With his status and position, why would he be afraid of those people?"

"This isn't a question of whether you're afraid or not."

Luo Qingyi glared at her, "You don't know the status of the Sage of Literature in the hearts of those scholars!"

"Today we're only discussing this matter at the Confucian Temple and Academy, but if we can't explain it clearly today, we might have to discuss it in the imperial court tomorrow!"

"Once the Thirteenth Young Master is proven guilty of insulting the Sage of Literature and all the scholars in the world, those civil officials will bite him like mad dogs..."

Although she wasn't exactly a scholar, she was still educated.

She was well aware of the status of Tao Gao, the Sage of Literature, in the hearts of scholars throughout the land.

That's like their ancestors!

If their ancestors are insulted and belittled, how could they not take Qin Yu along with them?

The tallest tree in the forest will surely be felled by the wind!

Although she didn't understand the power struggles in the imperial court, she knew that many people in the court were hoping for something to happen to the Qin family and Qin Yu.

At this point, even the smallest thing can be magnified infinitely.

She had long considered herself a member of the Qin family, and she didn't want anything to happen to Qin Yu or the Qin family.

"Don't panic!"

Qin Yu patted Luo Qingyi's slightly cold hand and said with a smile, "This isn't a bad thing! On the contrary, it's a good thing!"

"Good...good news?"

Luo Qingyi stared at him dumbfounded.

What kind of good thing is this?

Doesn't he know the consequences if this matter blows up?

"Believe me!"

Qin Yu's lips curled into a smile. "In the short term, this is indeed not a good thing! But it will soon turn into a good thing! I can't go into details, but you know that this isn't a bad thing for me!"

They were originally looking for something to create conflict, but now they don't need to look anymore!

So what if he was impeached by a bunch of old men in the court?

How big of a deal is it?

Zhao Yan must be very pleased with himself right now.

However, his smugness didn't last long!

Hearing Qin Yu's words, the two women couldn't help but feel curious.

However, since Qin Yu had made it clear that he couldn't say any more to them, they didn't press him for details.

"Is Thirteen Young Master really confident?"

Luo Qingyi tentatively inquired.

"certainly!"

Qin Yu smiled confidently, "When have I ever disappointed you?"

Upon receiving Qin Yu's affirmative reply, Luo Qingyi's worries vanished almost entirely, and she said tenderly, "I believe in Thirteenth Young Master!"

As she spoke, Luo Qingyi, seemingly oblivious to everyone else, grabbed Qin Yu's arm, letting his arm sink into a soft embrace.

“Eh…”

Nan Que'er shivered with disgust and said mischievously, "How about I step aside and let you two get intimate?"

When Nan Que'er teased her, Luo Qingyi's face immediately flushed.

However, she did not let go of Qin Yu's arm; instead, she made Qin Yu's arm sink even deeper.

"What are you avoiding?!"

Luo Qingyi also looked at Nan Que'er with a mischievous grin, "Anyway, we're all sisters, and sooner or later we'll all have to serve the Thirteenth Young Master together!"

"you……"

Nan Que'er's face instantly turned bright red. After replying with "Shameless," she quickly turned her head to the side.

"What's there to be ashamed of in front of our own sisters!"

Luo Qingyi persisted, teasing, "Come on, there's still room here."

As she spoke, Luo Qingyi pointed to the other side next to Qin Yu, her smile wide and uncontrollable.

"I've eaten and seen it all, I'm not going to argue with you!"

Nan Que'er snorted softly in retort, but felt a wave of shame in her heart.

She always thought she was very bold!

As a result, compared to Luo Qingyi, she was simply an innocent young girl!

Qin Yu didn't participate in the bickering between the two women. While enjoying Luo Qingyi's softness, he pondered what to do next.

Believe it or not, Zhao Yan actually did him a favor this time!

They chatted and laughed all the way back to the mansion. Qin Yu locked himself in his room and thought for a while. Just as he was about to enter the palace, a servant came to report that his henchman, Wen Mazai, had arrived.

Yang Jichun!

Upon arriving at the front hall, Qin Yu teased Yang Jichun from afar, "Lord Yang, you didn't come here to beg for an official position, did you?"

"Dr. Qin, what time is it? You're still in the mood for jokes!"

Yang Jichun was so anxious that he stamped his feet and forgot to bow to him.

"What's wrong?"

Qin Yu's smile remained unchanged. "You didn't come here for the Confucian Temple and Academy, did you?"

"Isn't that right?"

Yang Jichun looked anxious. "You currently hold seven positions, which already makes you a thorn in the side of many. With this incident today, the ministers in the court will definitely use it as an excuse to make trouble! I heard that several ministers are already preparing to jointly impeach you..."

His poem really hit too wide a target!

The key point is that it was read aloud in public at the Confucian Temple and Academy.

He himself admitted that he wrote the poem!

There's no way to deny it!

That poem not only offended the students at the Confucian Temple and Academy, but also many civil officials in the court!

The mere act of insulting the Sage of Literature is enough to give him a run for his money!

Moreover, Zhao Yan will definitely be stirring things up behind the scenes!

"Whatever!"

Qin Yu waved his hand dismissively, "This isn't the first time I've offended these ministers in court. Anyone who wants to impeach me, feel free to do so! If you're talking about military generals, I might have some reservations, but as for those civil officials, I can take them down with one punch..."

He wasn't flustered at all; in fact, he wanted to celebrate.

Let them do whatever they want!

The bigger the commotion, the happier I am!

As for whoever those ministers might cause him trouble, he was even less afraid!

If those ministers could really get Zhao Luan to dismiss them from all their official posts, he would have to bring a pig's head and go to their door to express his gratitude!

Seeing Qin Yu's complete disregard for the matter, Yang Jichun grew even more anxious. "Oh dear, my Qin Doctor! This isn't as simple as you think! For those scholars, insulting the Sage of Literature is like killing their parents..."

Tao Gao, the Sage of Literature, was not only a great sage throughout the ages, but also once held a high-ranking official position!

This is the spiritual totem of scholars throughout history!

He wants to destroy the spiritual totem of the literati, how could those civil officials not be furious with him?

"It's alright, it's alright!"

Qin Yu remained unconcerned. "Let whoever wants to impeach me impeach me! I'm least afraid of being impeached!"

Yang Jichun: "Dr. Qin..."

"Alright, that's enough!"

Qin Yu interrupted Yang Jichun, "This is your first visit since I returned from Chenzhou. Let's have a good drink tonight!"

Still want to drink?

Yang Jichun looked at him, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

This is a matter of life and death!

There will definitely be many civil officials making trouble in court tomorrow!

Is he really not worried at all?

Is his heart really that big?

Or is he really relying on His Majesty's favor and not afraid at all?