Chapter 1: Candidates for the Prince Consort, Last Place

The Grand Tutor Qin Zuo Huai was also perplexed. The current Emperor has many sons, but only one daughter, who is truly a precious jewel. This time, there have been rumors about selecting ten candidates for the position of prince consort, with the utmost aim of ensuring that the princess finds a suitable match

The first nine candidates have long been selected, and the imperial decree has already been issued; only this last position remains undecided, having been delayed for more than ten days

He was about to speak when the legitimate eldest son of the Grand Tutor's residence, Qin Yun, stepped forward with a provocative tone, saying: "Second brother, you have quite the skill."

Qin Feng raised his head and felt the gazes directed at him from all around. His expression showed little change, and the corners of his mouth lifted slightly: "Commoner receives the decree, thank you for your great grace, long live, long live, long live!"

The Eastern Yue Kingdom, in the twenty-first year of the Chengyuan era, with its capital at Sui City

After three years of diligent practice, Qin Feng's acting skills have reached a remarkable level, embodying a perfect integration of body and mind, ensuring that no mistakes can be detected. If this were in modern times, he could consider taking an acting course to re-enter the industry, and perhaps he would have the opportunity to compete for awards such as Best Actor or Best Newcomer.

As the sharp voice of Lord Hong landed, his gaze swept over the crowd, landing on the noble young man dressed in a blue-patterned cloud robe, and he said: "Congratulations, Young Master Qin, congratulations, Young Master Qin, please accept the decree."

After work, I bought a case of beer, but I haven't drunk any yet. I fell into a sewer along with the beer. I don't know which unscrupulous person, like *Tu* or *Shu*, stole the manhole cover. Where can he go to seek justice? At the moment he stepped into thin air, he didn't even have time to curse.

This sudden imperial decree has indeed thrown the Grand Tutor's residence into chaos, disrupting the established order

Then, the Grand Tutor Qin, serving as the teacher for the Eastern Palace, was most familiar with the ways of the palace. Upon receiving the imperial decree, he hurriedly signaled to the steward.

Although Qin Yun harbored numerous grievances, it would not be appropriate to say that the Emperor was blind; he was left speechless, unable to express his thoughts.

Before entering my room, I could still faintly hear discussions not far away

Faced with Qin Yun's provocation, Qin Feng first lowered his head and coughed twice, then raised his head with a bewildered expression: "Elder brother, please do not be angry. I have never seen the Emperor, nor have I had the fortune to meet the Princess. This imperial decree has come as quite a surprise, and I, as the second brother, am at a loss."

This is truly strange, why was the second son chosen? They directly skipped over the eldest son, and now the lady will be furious

Today, the results have settled, yet an upset has occurred, giving rise to a dark horse!

Indeed, the second young master has always been frail, and having practiced medicine in the clinic, he has never undergone the civil or martial examinations, which is quite strange

A princess is a princess; allowing a commoner to ascend to a position of prominence relies solely on the emperor's favor

Tsk, this is a provocation, Qin Feng secretly chuckled. The imperial decree arrived unexpectedly, and he had never personally met the emperor. Who knows why the sovereign suddenly made this move? Although he was only at the bottom of the list, he still made it onto the roster, causing his legitimate elder brother to turn red with envy.

However, this dark horse is also in a state of confusion, and Qin Feng cannot understand how he ended up being hit.

Upon waking, he became Qin Feng, the frail second son of the Grand Tutor's residence, unable to participate in both the civil and military examinations, a discarded pawn.

Qin Taifu's second son, Qin Feng, held no official position and merely operated a medical clinic in Sui City. Although he had a modest reputation, he could not claim any nobility and was just an ordinary commoner, incomparable to his legitimate elder brother, Qin Yun. The fact that this candidate for the position of son-in-law fell upon him was indeed astonishing

Having worked as a general practitioner, dabbled in the emergency department, and later become an expert in liver and gallbladder transplantation, Qin Feng arrived in this historically unrecorded place three years ago. Upon his arrival, he had once thought that if he were to travel through time, it should be to the prosperous era of the Tang Dynasty, a period he was well-versed in, making it easier to navigate. What on earth is this ridiculous Dongyue Kingdom!

In Sui City, there is widespread discussion about which young master or young gentleman will secure the final position. Furthermore, betting has surged among the populace, with reports indicating that the stakes have reached several hundred thousand taels. The eldest son of the Grand Tutor's residence, Qin Yun, is indeed one of the favored candidates.

The Emperor, by the grace of Heaven, proclaims: Qin Taifu's second son, Qin Feng, is loyal, filial, and capable. He is well-versed in literature and understands principles, with exceptional medical skills. I hold him in high regard and hereby grant him permission to participate in the selection for the position of attendant, placing him in the last position. Thus it is decreed

Qin Feng, feeling too lazy to listen any longer, closed the door, isolating the sounds from outside. With the world now quiet, he turned the ring on his finger, speechless and choked with emotion—this peaceful life could no longer be endured

The youngest son was born to Qin Qi and the concubine Yuan. Originally, the birth of a male child would allow for the elevation of a concubine, but this did not come to pass due to the obstruction of the Grand Tutor's wife. This child is only eight years old this year and, due to inherent deficiencies, he did not begin his education until the age of six, unlike his elder brother who started at three and himself who began at four.

The eldest son, Qin Yun, is born of the legitimate wife and is undoubtedly the rightful heir. He passed the civil service examination at a young age and is currently a fourth-rank scholar in the cabinet, serving as a reader. Among the five children, he stands out the most.

Fortunately, over the past three years, he has quietly taken care of himself, and his health has improved by about eighty to ninety percent. To avoid drawing attention, he continues to feign weakness, claiming to the outside world that a physician cannot heal himself, that his physical foundation is poor, and that he has only recovered by fifty percent.

After all, it's just the last position; it might be eliminated soon anyway, just filling a number.

Now that matters have been settled, regardless of how much dissatisfaction Qin and Tushuyun may have, and how astonished everyone else might be, there is nothing that can be done. Qin Feng simply took the opportunity to excuse himself due to illness.

Qin Feng held the imperial edict, first deliberately coughing twice, and then saw his mother, who wore a troubled expression. Her already haggard face was now even more furrowed with worry, making her look even worse. Alas, why does his mother in this world not understand that a woman beautifies herself for the one she loves, when she is clearly so charming in appearance

The steward placed an ebony box into the hands of Lord Hong and whispered, "Your Excellency, you have worked hard"

Seeing this, Lord Hong felt a tremor in his heart, puzzled by the Emperor's thoughts. Why would he choose this illegitimate son, who holds no official position, over the legitimate eldest son, Qin Yun, who is perfectly capable? The Emperor's mind is indeed difficult to fathom

At this moment, he extended his trembling hand to respectfully receive the imperial edict, bowing his body low, appearing to be in a difficult position

Which man is willing to return home to face a bitter expression

The second son is Qin Feng himself, born to the second wife, the concubine Liu Wan. Liu Wan is the daughter of a merchant, and her status is inherently lower than that of the legitimate wife, who is the daughter of an official. Moreover, Qin Feng was born weak and frail, which further diminished the affection bestowed upon this branch of the family

It is truly a case of fate being unkind; he is a descendant of a renowned physician from the apricot grove, a distinguished expert in liver transplantation in the provincial capital, yet he has crossed over to become a sickly individual

Before the time travel, he had just completed a successful living donor liver transplant surgery, but he was utterly exhausted

It is not appropriate for hetushu.com. In today's era, the sovereign holds such affection for the princess; how can one casually bring someone in to make up the numbers? What exactly is going on?

Qin Feng is just twenty years old, while Qin Yun is slightly older at twenty-three. They are now at the age where discussions of marriage are appropriate. According to the principle of prioritizing the eldest legitimate child, it is only right that Qin Yun's marriage should be considered first, followed by Qin Feng. Qin Qi is still quite young and does not need to be considered for marriage at this time

What went wrong at this stage, and how did this imperial decree come about? After three years of crossing over, I suddenly became the child of destiny?

At the end of winter and the beginning of spring, just now, the Grand Tutor's residence received a sacred decree.

Recalling the day when Her Highness the Princess personally entered His Majesty's study to plead for half a day, it is indeed strange. This Young Master Qin appears to be in poor health; even if he passes the selection for the son-in-law, will the Princess be able to live happily in the future? It seems she may need to keep several concubines.

Qin Feng's father, Qin Zuohua, is the Crown Prince's tutor, with one wife, one concubine, one secondary wife, three sons, and two daughters

Qin Feng thought to himself, there must be quite a few people standing up for Qin Yun right now

After a brief consideration, Lord Hong realized that there must be quite a lot of items inside. Without dwelling on the Emperor's intentions, he decided to return fully loaded.

As for the two daughters, both are born of the legitimate wife of the Grand Tutor. One is named Qin Wan, and the other Qin Lian. They are twins, not yet fifteen years old, and in a few months, they will be of age for marriage. It is also time to discuss potential suitors. They are the younger sisters of Qin Yun, sharing the same mother.