Life at an Ancient Noble Academy

Because of his good looks, Qin Yu is chosen at first sight by the Second Young Master on his very first day as a servant in the Qian household, and becomes his book attendant.

The heirs of the four great families study at Bailu Academy, where all kinds of privilege run rampant.

The young masters' book attendants may seem like lackeys, but in reality they are being raised to become their masters' consorts. If they differentiate as Kunze when they come of age, they may be taken into the household, rising from a lowly branch to become a phoenix.

All the other attendants are working diligently at the cutthroat art of household politics.

Qin Yu, confused: What's a consort? Is it tasty?

He slacks his way through life until he turns eighteen. On the night of his birthday feast, the Second Young Master corners him against a wall:

"In this world, some lives are worth more than others. Most dogs have to watch their master's mood even to know when they're allowed to die. I've kept you for eight years. What do you think you are?"

"If you really don't want to stay, I'll tell Mother and have you sent away at once."

Qin Yu secretly rejoices. He can get his contract back with no trouble, and even receive a severance payment. Could there be anything better?

Just as he's about to agree, the heirs of the other three great families, who have been eavesdropping nearby, suddenly step forward.

The Fourth Young Master of the He family curls his lips and walks up, his gaze calm but his words wild: "As it happens, my father is dead and my mother is his second wife. No one dares interfere in my affairs or make you a concubine. Marry me, and you'll be the head of the entire He family."

The young master of the Fu family smiles, his eyes bright and his face pretty and innocent. "Big brother, come with me! Forget being head of the household. If you want, from now on I'll be your little dog."

Xue Yunheng has always been a man of few words. He simply leaves with a cool, "I'll wait for you."

Qin Yu, who was desperately squeezing out two tears but has suddenly become everyone's prized catch: ?

No, who said I was going with any of you?

I want to leave the household! I want to save my little sister! I want to become a doctor on my own!

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The day Qian Yuqian chose his first book attendant.

His mother told him: These people come from families we know well. They're all poor Kunze. They'll accompany you to school while they're young, and when they're older and their tides come, you can take them as consorts.

"I want him."

Qian Yuqian picked out the prettiest child at a glance. His eyes were clear and bright, his skin fair and delicate, like fresh snow in the morning light, with a soft, lustrous glow.

He liked him more than anything and patiently waited for him to grow up.

It wasn't until the day he fully differentiated that Qian Yuqian discovered the other boy wasn't Kunze at all, but an ordinary Zhongyong.

The Qian family has always been generous in helping others, and has a longstanding tradition.

When a Zhongyong servant turns twenty, he can choose to keep serving his master, or ask for his contract back, leave to make a living elsewhere, and marry and have children.

Qian Yuqian gazed at that increasingly captivating, cool face, his thoughts growing more complicated.

So what if he's Zhongyong? So what if it's difficult for him to have children?

In the end, this person has to be his.

[Reading Guide]:

1. Historical ABO + aristocratic academy

2. Chaotic school days + a melodramatic battle for love + a naturally airheaded, universally adored, pitiful shou. Some ensemble cast elements. All gong are virgins, and there is an official male lead.

Volume One focuses on sweet nurturing.

Volume Two focuses on a melodramatic battle for love.

For other details, see the author's note in Chapter One.

Theme: True love makes people better