After I got into the drama, I led the plot astray

Master Lu never married and had no children in his life. He devoted all his life to the academy. If he died, he would definitely find a successor.

I didn’t expect that Mr. Lu’s successor would be Li Haoran!

The silver note that Yi Ping sent should have fallen into Li Haoran's hands.

Why do I always feel that this matter is a little bit complicated?

Judging from Li Haoran's appearance, his attitude towards Master Lu was extremely perfunctory. He even didn't want us to visit him, using the excuse that he was afraid we would disturb the teacher's rest.

Ten thousand taels of silver is not a small amount. For ordinary people, they may not be able to earn that much money even after working hard for decades.

I'm not trying to judge others by my own standards, but I always feel that there is something wrong with Li Haoran.

Li Haoran and Senior Brother Su followed me closely. Li Haoran kept asking me what I did, where my house was, and who else was at home.

It was like checking my household registration, and the questions made me extremely annoyed.

I suddenly stopped, looked at Li Haoran and said, "Are you the first person to be adopted by Master Lu?"

Li Haoran paused, then immediately shook his head and said with a smile: "No, Senior Brother Su was the first one to be adopted. I only came to the academy last year and became Master Lu's disciple."

Senior Brother Su smiled at me and said, "I have been adopted by the teacher since I was a child, and it has been sixteen years now."

I looked at Senior Brother Su in surprise and said, "Since Senior Brother Su was the first one to be adopted, he should be the eldest brother of the academy. Why is it that Senior Brother Su is not in charge of the academy's affairs, but Senior Brother Li, who only came last year, is in charge?"

Except for Zhang San and Li Si, everyone looked at me with a changed expression.

Zhao Jinping kept pulling at my sleeve, but I ignored him.

After a long while, Li Haoran coughed twice and said, "I will temporarily manage the academy in place of the teacher. I was recommended and elected by all the teachers and students. The teacher agreed and also promised that after the new year, the position of dean will be passed to me and I will officially manage the academy."

Senior Brother Su also nodded continuously and said, "Senior Brother Li is right. Senior Brother Li was indeed recommended by all the teachers and students to take over the management of the academy under the witness of the teacher. Moreover, Senior Brother Li is experienced and decisive, and we all trust him very much."

"Oh." I nodded in understanding and said, "I see. Please don't mind, Senior Brother Li. I am a straightforward person. I just ask when I don't understand."

Li Haoran said generously: "How dare I? It is normal for Mr. Zhao to have such doubts. It is just because I have been a manager in other academies and I had some unpleasant experiences, so I came here to seek refuge with the teacher."

I said, "So you are not an orphan?"

Li Haoran's expression changed again, and he said, "I am an orphan, but I was not raised by Master Lu."

I couldn't help but look at Li Haoran twice more, and I actually saw a hint of ruthlessness in his eyes!

This kind of look is not something a well-read person would express.

I was in a daze and unknowingly walked to Master Lu's house.

There are about thirteen or fourteen houses in this row, all of which are low houses with red bricks and green tiles, but they look even worse than the servants' rooms in my house.

Except for Mr. Lu and Li Haoran who lived alone, the other dozen rooms were shared by three or four people.

Li Haoran walked ahead of me to the door of the room where Master Lu lived and knocked gently, but there was no response from inside.

Li Haoran said softly: "Teacher, Junior Brother Zhao's second brother is here to visit you. We are going into the house now."

At this time, everyone's attention was on Li Haoran, but I took a few steps back, waved to Li Si, whispered a few words, and Li Si quickly disappeared from sight.

Li Haoran knocked on the door for a while, then gently pushed it open and walked in.

The room was a little dark. After I walked in, it took me a while to see the furnishings in the room clearly.

The furnishings in the room were simple, with a table, a chair, a bed, and a simple wooden cabinet, probably used to store clothes. Apart from that, there were no other items.

Master Lu lay quietly on the bed, breathing weakly.

Li Haoran walked to Master Lu's bed first and said softly, "Teacher, we are here to see you."

Mr. Lu didn't even raise his eyelids and showed no reaction.

I walked over, and Senior Brother Su quickly moved the only chair in front of the bed and asked me to sit down.

I smiled at Senior Brother Su and sat down.

Mr. Lu was probably in his early forties, but his beard and hair were completely white, his cheekbones were high and prominent, and his eye sockets were deeply sunken. At first glance, he looked like an alien, very scary.

No wonder Li Haoran said that Master Lu’s time was up. Now it seems that the situation is indeed not good.

I sat quietly in front of the bed and looked at Master Lu. Master Lu was already full of death.

I didn't want to get involved, but if I don't take action, I'm afraid I won't survive these few days.

I reached out and shook Master Lu's hand, and said softly, "Master Lu, you are a good person. You have taught my elder brother so well, but you haven't seen my elder brother grow up. Maybe he will be appointed as a prime minister in the future and enjoy unlimited glory. It would be a pity if you didn't see it with your own eyes. So you must get better soon, live well, and wait for my elder brother to take care of you in the future and live out your days in peace."

As I spoke, I channeled the white light into Master Lu's body.

After the white light swam around in Master Lu's body, Master Lu's throat made a gurgling sound and then he started coughing violently.

Everyone was so scared that they gathered around me. I stood up and Zhao Jinping, who was trying desperately to squeeze in, took a few steps back.

Li Haoran leaned over the bed and asked anxiously, "Teacher, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling uncomfortable?"

As Li Haoran was speaking, Master Lu suddenly opened his mouth and a large mouthful of dark red blood sprayed onto Li Haoran's face!

The whole world seemed to have stopped suddenly. Everyone looked at Li Haoran's bloody face in horror, and no one dared to move.

Finally, Li Haoran yelled in horror, "Ah...", then suddenly raised his hands and kept wiping his face with his sleeves. Finding that he could not wipe it clean no matter what he did, he turned around and ran out.

Zhao Jinping looked at me in shock, and after a long while he managed to utter, "How did you know that the teacher would spurt blood?"

I smiled and said, "I used to be a doctor, have you forgotten?"

Zhao Jinping then remembered that I was a time traveler and that I had been a doctor before I traveled through time. If I hadn't reminded him, he would have long forgotten that I was a time traveler.

I pushed Senior Brother Su and Senior Brother Li apart and said, "Go get a doctor right away. Master Lu is vomiting blood. He doesn't look well."

Senior Brother Du said hurriedly, "I'll go and invite him."

After Senior Brother Du finished speaking, he immediately turned around and ran out.

I said to Senior Brother Su, "Master Lu looks like he's about to wake up. Has he not eaten for a long time? If he continues like this, he'll either die of illness or starve to death. Go make some millet porridge quickly. Make it softer so it's easier to digest."

When Senior Brother Su heard this, he said worriedly, "But there's no one to look after the teacher..."