After Transmigrating As The Second Male Lead In Qn Old-School Angsty Romance - Chapter 10

Divine Doctor Liao had been captured and taken to the other courtyard for quite a few days already. These past few days, he had been locked up in the marquis residence instead. By now, he was so angry his beard bristled and his eyes glared. What made him even angrier was that this little brat from the marquis residence had never come to see him.

Finally, Sun Zibai came.

What entered his eyes was a strange old man. He was called an old man, but in truth, he was only in his fifties, with graying hair. However, because of his almost miraculous reputation, people unconsciously mistook him for some immortal-like, sage old man.

The moment Divine Doctor Liao saw Sun Zibai, he immediately launched into a furious scolding, cursing so fiercely that spittle flew everywhere.

Sun Zibai did not mind either. He had everyone withdraw, then drank tea while listening to him curse. Only after the old man had cursed until his mouth was dry did Sun Zibai thoughtfully have Sun Hong pour him a cup of tea.

Divine Doctor Liao was not afraid it might be poisoned either. He gulped it down cleanly.

“Speak. Why did you tie this old man up and bring me here? Who do you want me to save? Let me make this clear first: if it is someone this old man does not want to save, then even if you force me to death right now, it will be useless.”

This man was also someone of true temperament. Sun Zibai’s actions just now had allowed him to vent the frustration in his heart, so he actually felt a little more comfortable.

“Divine Doctor, you are overthinking. I merely heard that your medical skills reach the heavens and that you can revive the dead. I truly admired you immensely, and that was why I had someone invite you to the marquis residence for a short stay.”

“Shameless!”

Sun Zibai spoke without the slightest hesitation. Divine Doctor Liao was so angry his beard bristled and his eyes widened. What kind of shameless person could say something so shameless?

Yet he did not know that Sun Zibai still had something even more shameless waiting for him.

“Divine Doctor, you have to believe that my admiration for you is truly boundless. For this reason, I even had the commander of the marquis residence guards make a trip to Xiaotang Village, all in the hope of doing something for you.”

“What did you say!”

Upon hearing the three words “Xiaotang Village,” the cursing Divine Doctor Liao was so shocked he stood up. True anger finally appeared on his face.

That was his hometown. Aside from a handful of close friends, no one in this world knew his home was in Xiaotang Village.

Sun Zibai waved his hand for him to sit. “Divine Doctor, do not be anxious. Look at this first.”

Sun Zibai handed him the letter in his hand.

Although Divine Doctor Liao was suspicious, he still took it. But the more he read, the tighter his brows furrowed, and the more confused his eyes became. This was the first time he had encountered someone so impossible to figure out.

“What does the heir mean by this?”

“Of course, I am helping Divine Doctor resolve your worries. There is no need to be moved. It is only what I should do.”

Sun Zibai spoke as if it were only natural, while Divine Doctor Liao grew even more confused.

Divine Doctor Liao’s full name was Liao Miaomiao. His medical skills were heaven-defying, and he was also renowned throughout the jianghu. His medicines were difficult to obtain even for a thousand gold. Because of his medical skills and status, he could walk sideways anywhere under heaven. Whether facing wealthy merchants or powerful nobles, if he was unwilling, he did not have to give them any face. As a physician, he was satisfied to have reached this point.

The only thing that gave Liao Miaomiao a headache was that he had a son, an especially disappointing son.

He had protected his family very well and had not given outsiders any chance to control him. As a result, even now, his wife and son did not know that he was the famous Divine Doctor Liao of the jianghu. But this son of his did not study or work properly, though he was somewhat clever. He keenly sensed that their family’s conditions were better than most families in the village, and even guessed that his father had some small reputation outside and was very good at earning money. Thus, he simply lay flat.

Every day, he idled around and made no effort to improve himself. He neither farmed nor did business. The couple had only this one son and had tried every possible method, but he was unwilling to do anything. Unfortunately, he also had no ambitions and was extremely content with this leisurely little life.

It was not that Divine Doctor Liao had never thought of passing his mantle to his son, but his son truly was not suited for it. Moreover, with that kind of temperament, even if he learned medicine, he would only become a mediocre doctor who harmed people.

Divine Doctor Liao had no problem supporting him for a lifetime, but his wife was anxious. Besides, who would not want their son to have some promise? It was a headache.

And what Sun Zibai had just shown him was a letter of recommendation to the army.

He had recommended Divine Doctor Liao’s son to the military. The reputation of the Sun family army was known throughout the world, and in recent years, it had become even more famous for its strict military discipline. Even if a good-for-nothing were sent in, they could train him into something presentable. What was more, Sun Zibai had specifically instructed a certain general in the letter to look after him.

Was this not both helping him train his useless son and ensuring his useless son’s safety?

One had to admit, Liao Miaomiao was strongly tempted. Moreover, it was not as though he had never considered this path before. For one, he had been worried that his only son might die outside. Secondly, the military camp was not easy to enter. He had never expected this unreliable little heir to arrange everything so thoroughly.

“What do you want this old man to do for you? Save someone, or kill someone?”

His instincts told him this brat was not holding back anything good.

Sun Zibai shook his head. “No, no. I simply want to help you resolve your worries.”

Liao Miaomiao did not believe him. Sun Zibai added, “If you truly feel embarrassed, then how about owing this heir a favor?”

Liao Miaomiao remained vigilant. “This old man does not want to owe anyone favors. Heir, if you have something to say, just spit it out. Be straightforward.”

“Then it is settled. Divine Doctor Liao, you owe me a favor.” Sun Zibai shamelessly settled the matter with one sentence. “Oh, right. Before Divine Doctor came to the marquis residence as a guest, were you coincidentally planning to go to the capital?”

In truth, under the plot’s arrangement, Divine Doctor Liao had coincidentally been abducted by the original owner, and at that time, he had indeed been preparing to go to the capital.

Divine Doctor Liao: Shameless! Utterly shameless!

“I just happen to have a friend from the capital. He passed through this place, and tomorrow morning he will head for the capital. I have already spoken with him, so he can conveniently take you along.”

Liao Miaomiao suspected that this dog heir had sold him.

“As long as you are willing, I will now have someone make another trip to Xiaotang Village, bring your son along, and send this letter to the southwestern border as well. What does Divine Doctor think?”

You had already said everything. What was anyone else supposed to say?

Liao Miaomiao was so frustrated by this rogue heir that his face turned red. Yet he truly could not refuse this arrangement. In the end, the old divine doctor, his face flushed, could only snort out a few words.

“Shameless. Utterly shameless!”

Sun Zibai did not mind and smiled cheerfully. In any case, as long as he had agreed, it was fine.

“Then please rest well, Divine Doctor. Tomorrow morning, this heir will personally send you out of the city.”

After saying that, Sun Zibai left happily. However, after returning to the study, he thought of something and picked up his brush again to write another letter, having Hu An’s people send it together to the southwest for the old marquis.

The next day, Sun Zibai indeed personally sent Divine Doctor Liao away. However, as he sent him off, they were almost at the city gate, yet he still looked reluctant to part. Liao Miaomiao instinctively felt that something was wrong. This brat still had not finished letting out his fart.

Sure enough, not long after, they met Bai Ziyu, who was waiting in a carriage at the city gate.

Liao Miaomiao: …

“Young Master Bai, I have made you wait. Divine Doctor Liao and I hit it off at first sight, so I was somewhat reluctant to part. I will have to trouble Young Master Bai with him on the road.”

After hearing this, Liao Miaomiao rolled his eyes hard.

Sun Zibai leaned slightly closer to Bai Ziyu and lowered his voice.

“Divine Doctor is going to the capital. Whether you can persuade this elder to act will depend on your own ability, Young Master.”

Bai Ziyu was dressed in clean elegance, his whole body carrying an otherworldly nobility. In the daylight, his face appeared even fairer and more beautiful, even a few shades fairer than Sun Zibai’s. Many people entering and leaving the city turned their heads one after another. After all, such an eye-catching young master was truly rare.

Bai Ziyu stepped back slightly before his expression remained unchanged.

“Many thanks to the heir.”

“Young Master, there is no need to be polite with me. When a beauty asks, this heir has always granted every request.”

The young servant beside Bai Ziyu was so angry he wanted to hit someone, while Sun Hong wore a smug expression.

“I, however, never owe favors. If the heir has any request, you may as well say it directly.”

“Young Master, there is no need to be polite. It was merely a small effort.”

“Heir…”

The two went back and forth like this for several rounds. Even Liao Miaomiao at the side could no longer stand listening. Sun Zibai once again successfully made Bai Ziyu’s brow twitch. He was almost unable to endure it.

Seeing that the person before him was about to get angry, Sun Zibai finally spoke with utter shamelessness, and there was actually a bit of bashfulness on his face.

“If Young Master truly feels uneasy, why not casually leave me something? That way, while Young Master is far away in the capital, I can look at the object and think of you.”

“Cough. It would be best if it were something worn close to your body—ah, no, something you carry with you will do.”

Bai Ziyu’s servant was almost about to rush up and beat him. Could you be any more shameless? You are the dignified heir of the Pingnan Marquis. Can you have some face?

Bai Ziyu felt that if he stayed any longer, he might be unable to keep his composure. Thus, he casually pulled off a piece of white jade from his waist and threw it to the thick-skinned heir.

“In that case, this is farewell.”

After speaking, he turned and left without the slightest reluctance. There was even a hint of fleeing in defeat. Divine Doctor Liao also cast Sun Zibai a meaningful glance before getting into the carriage.

Unexpectedly, even after the carriage had gone far away, Sun Zibai still stood there, staring after it eagerly with a reluctant expression. Only when the carriage was about to vanish at the end of the official road did Sun Zibai suddenly raise the jade pendant in his hand, waving it while shouting loudly.

“Young Master, once you reach the capital, you must not forget me! I will also treasure the thing you gave me and keep it carefully!”

That gaze looked as if he wished he could follow the man away.

The surrounding commoners all shook their heads regretfully. It was simply unbearable to look at. Even Hu An and Sun Hong blushed and turned their faces away.

Why did today’s heir feel a little embarrassing?

Sun Zibai, however, did not care at all.

“If the heir truly likes that Young Master Bai so much, why not go to the capital and propose marriage? At worst, you can ask the old marquis to make the decision. No matter how great that Young Master Bai’s background is, surely it cannot be greater than our old marquis’s face, right?”

Sun Hong could not bear seeing his heir so lost and dispirited, so he kindly reminded him.

Sun Zibai ignored him and continued looking as if his soul had left him, making passersby shake their heads one after another. He was truly a demon of lust, a scumbag. He had only just married one not long ago, yet he had already set his eyes on another. Fortunately, that young master with the bearing of an immortal came from the capital. Otherwise, how could he have escaped this trip? He would probably already have been ruined by this dog heir.

Bai Ziyu, who had already gone far away, wore a gloomy expression. He had always been steady and rarely lost his composure like this, but this heir was truly difficult to deal with.

His young servant could not swallow his anger and began cursing inside the carriage.

“Too much! Truly shameless! That dog heir actually dared to be so rude to you, Young Master. He truly does not know whether he wants to live or die.”

Bai Ziyu closed his eyes slightly and did not speak. Liao Miaomiao, however, tugged at the corner of his mouth and let out a meaningful low laugh.

“That little brat is indeed shameless, but his brain can still be considered quite useful.”

Bai Ziyu raised his eyes slightly. Then his brows suddenly furrowed.

No. Just now, he had only been focused on being angry.

That fellow had so openly acted like a rogue toward him in public at the city gate, and had even deliberately asked for his personal jade pendant. Now, who knew how many pairs of eyes in the capital were watching Sucheng and this bastard heir? So after what had just happened, before their group even reached the capital, the news that the heir of the Pingnan Marquis was infatuated with Bai Ziyu would probably be known to everyone.

The emperor was now old, and the struggles among the princes had gradually moved from behind the scenes to the surface. The emperor did not stop this, and even seemed glad to see it happen.

The heir of the Pingnan Marquis was not merely a lustful wastrel heir. He represented four hundred thousand troops, an existence capable of shaking the entire imperial court.

Therefore, aside from the imperial family, the four great families were also watching him. However, all along, no matter how the undercurrents surged among the princes, everyone had tacitly refrained from touching the great army in the southwest. No party had extended a hand there yet.

But once what happened today spread, things would be different. Their Bai family would be viewed as the first to make a move. They would become the target of public criticism, be subjected to all kinds of suspicion, and would be unable to defend themselves even with a hundred mouths.

Bai Ziyu’s face paled slightly. His intuition had not been wrong. This little heir was not as simple as he appeared on the surface.

He had been played by this bastard.

So easily, the bastard had thoroughly lifted the curtain on the surging undercurrents in the capital.