"You guys have to tell me what I don't know, otherwise I'll always seem really stupid."

After asking about his two older brothers' conversation, Qin Siheng saw that they remained silent and protested in frustration.

However, Qin Suiyou and Qin Sizhe still did not answer, tacitly remaining silent. After Qin Siheng's gaze darted back and forth between the two of them several times, he slumped back dejectedly and slumped against the back of his chair.

"Fine, I won't say anything then. I'm happy to keep to myself and don't want to get involved in your troubles."

When Qin Siheng said this, he was thinking that the two of them might be "kind-hearted" enough to give in, but Qin Sizhe said directly: "Alright, then Xiaoheng, you go back and read your books first. I have something to talk to your cousin Suiyou about for a while."

Qin Suiyou raised his hand and said, "Take care."

Qin Siheng straightened up, glared at the two people who were trying to kick him out with a slightly dazed look, and said fiercely, "Is there anything I can't hear? I'm not leaving."

Upon hearing Qin Siheng refer to himself as "Young Master," Qin Sizhe frowned slightly and said in a deep voice, "Xiao Heng."

Upon hearing this, Qin Siheng immediately admitted his mistake: "I was wrong, brother. I'll slap myself."

After saying that, Qin Siheng pretended to pat his mouth, making a loud sound, but it didn't look red at all; his skin color was still normal.

After patting his mouth, Qin Siheng moved his hips back in the chair, then covered his mouth and said, "You guys continue talking, don't worry about me, I won't bother you."

No sooner had Qin Siheng finished speaking than the doctor was led in.

After bowing, the butler said to Qin Sizhe, "Young Master, this is Doctor Yang from Huichuntang."

Qin Sizhe nodded.

"Thank you, Dr. Yang, please go in and examine the injured person."

After saying this, the steward led Doctor Yang to a room on the side.

After listening to Beitang Yan's complaints about Qin Siheng, Qin Suiyou smiled and asked Qin Sizhe after the butler brought Doctor Yang into the room, "What did you go to Hongde Academy to ask today?"

"These past few days I have been tasked with sorting out the damaged scrolls in the library and repairing and binding them. Some of them are so badly damaged that the original writing is no longer legible. I don't read many books, and besides the library, the Confucius family has the largest collection of books in the world. So I have to consult Master Confucius."

Before Qin Sizhe could finish speaking, Qin Siheng, hearing him say that he hadn't read many books, turned to Qin Suiyou and muttered in a low voice, "His study is bigger than Dad's, but there's still not enough room for all his books. And he still says he hasn't read many books. Excessive modesty is just arrogance. I wonder if he understands that."

Qin Suiyou listened without changing his expression, and did not agree with Qin Siheng's words, pretending that he had not heard them. However, Beitang Yan behind him found the person who was so close to his wife very annoying, but he remembered that Lu Xi had told him before that the brother-in-law was the kind of person that should not be messed with, so he simply raised his hand and "gently" rebuked Qin Siheng.

He felt an irresistible force pushing against his shoulder, which disappeared only when he sat back down properly. Qin Siheng looked in the direction the force came from and saw an unfamiliar face.

Logically speaking, a cousin wouldn't bring someone he doesn't know well here. True to his nature, Qin Siheng asked, "Cousin, who is he?"

Qin Suiyou glanced at Beitang Yan and spoke softly.

"You've met them before."

"Have you seen it?"

Qin Siheng looked puzzled. Even if his memory was terrible, he should still have some recollection of people he had met before. But looking at the person standing behind his cousin, apart from the fact that he was taller than the average man from Beiqian, he seemed to have a vague memory of him. However, he really had never seen that face before. But looking at his cousin's expression, which did not seem to be lying, Qin Siheng began to doubt himself. After all, he was very self-aware of his own reliability.

"Is it time for me to meet him?"

Qin Suiyou replied, "It was on the day of Princess Yong'an's flower-viewing banquet. I remember you two even made eye contact."

Qin Siheng still couldn't remember, and asked blankly, "When did this happen?"

“He was standing next to Lu Xi back then.”

"what?"

The body shape finally matches, but the appearance is still not right.

Thinking this, Qin Siheng said, "I remember that person didn't look like him, but his build is quite similar."

This time, Qin Suiyou didn't need to say anything more. Beitang Yan looked down at Qin Sizhe and said directly, "I put on makeup, and I'm wearing makeup today too, but it's different."

Qin Siheng, who had never witnessed the superpowers of makeup, was completely bewildered, her eyes revealing a clear sense of naiveté.

The current Beitang Yan is a straightforward person. Seeing that his wife did not stop him, he revealed his name.

"I am Beitang Yan, you should know me, right?"

After all, while he was in the Prince's mansion, he often heard servants talking about his heroic deeds and how his good name had spread throughout the world.

Qin Siheng suddenly wondered if he had tinnitus, and Qin Sizhe also looked surprised. Neither of them expected to see Beitang Yan on this occasion.

"Cousin, is he joking with me? I've only seen Beitang Yan from afar, and he looks just like that."

Qin Suiyou did not follow Qin Siheng's wishes and shook his head, saying, "He wasn't joking; he was just wearing makeup."

Upon hearing this, Qin Siheng stood up immediately, staring intently at Beitang Yan without blinking. After a while, he still wanted to struggle a bit more.

"It really doesn't look like it."

At this moment, Qin Sizhe also came over, looked Beitang Yan up and down for a while, and then bowed.

"Your humble servant Qin Sizhe, compiler of the Hanlin Academy, greets the Crown Prince."

Upon seeing this, Beitang Yan immediately told Qin Sizhe to get up.

"We're practically family, no need for such formalities."

Qin Sizhe straightened up as instructed, a movement that left Qin Siheng stunned. He stammered, "So, he really is Beitang Yan?"

Qin Suiyou asked, "Why do you look so incredulous?"

Qin Sizhe, who had sat back down, replied, "Xiao Heng greatly admires the reputation of the Prince of An's heir, but laments that few people know about it."

"I see."

Qin Suiyou nodded and said, "But shouldn't you be excited to meet your idol? Why do you look so disillusioned?"

Now that his secret had been exposed, Qin Siheng felt like crying but had no tears left. He pouted and said, "Cousin, is the makeup you mentioned really that amazing? It's really impossible to tell that he is Beitang Yan at all."

Qin Suiyou smiled and said, "That also depends on the skill. Makeup is quite time-consuming. I won't let him remove his makeup for you today. I'll let you meet your idol next time."

What does "face-to-face meeting" mean?

"It's about actually meeting in person."

"What a strange word."

After a nonsensical conversation, the doctor came out of the room.

"His main injury is a broken leg bone, which I have already set. His head injury is minor and just needs some rest and avoiding pressure. As for the other abrasions, I have prescribed ointment. Just apply it regularly and avoid getting it wet for now. I have written down the precautions."

After listening patiently, Qin Sizhe signaled the housekeeper to pay the consultation fee and send Dr. Yang back.

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