I Became the Male Lead's Spoiled Junior Brother

Top: A roguish young general x a meticulous strategist Ji Chenyu went to a pleasure house to drown his sorrows. His handsome profile was bathed in the warm yellow candlelight, a stray lock of hair falling over his forehead to partly conceal his half-lidded, affectionate eyes. Just one glance was enough to make Ming Qiao stop in his tracks as he passed outside. The next morning, Ming Qiao left all his gold, silver, and valuables beside the bed. Blushing, he said, "Y-you, what is your name? I'll come back tomorrow and buy your freedom." Ji Chenyu raised an eyebrow but did not give his name. Instead, he went along with it and said, "Then you must keep your promise, big brother." That afternoon, the two met in the academy classroom. The doorway was narrow, and they came face to face. After seeing Ming Qiao, Ji Chenyu's friend whispered to him, "That's Senior Brother Ming, the headmaster's last disciple. He's the one rumored to get full marks in every subject." Ming Qiao's friend, meanwhile, led him a step away and said, "That's Ji Chenyu, the only son of Marshal Ji. He's a shameless libertine, so you'd better stay away from him." Ji Chenyu and Ming Qiao: "..." * Later, Ji Chenyu breathed into Ming Qiao's ear. "Big brother, they told you to stay away from me." [The shou is four years older than the gong] [Content warnings: Low-magic setting, with dynasties, powerful clans, and academies everywhere. Many original setting details, unlike cultivation worlds where everyone is tens of thousands of years old.] Theme: Keep your word