Chapter 450

Choosing a teacher!

Hearing these two words, everyone's hearts were shaken in unison.

Choosing a teacher at the capping ceremony was a major event.

It was not an instructor, but a true master.

Just like those Imperial Princes, they generally have a master appointed by the Emperor at the time of their capping ceremony; if that prince can become the Crown Prince in the future, then that master becomes the logical Junior Tutor.

Without any accidents, they will definitely enter the Cabinet in the future.

Becoming the most central person in the imperial court.

The prominence of their status is beyond doubt.

The Annan Marquis is a Marquis, and the teacher chosen for the Heir, although unlikely to have the same prestige as a Junior Tutor in the future, would definitely have an extremely high status based on their relationship with the Heir.

Within the entire Marquis Prefecture, they could at least rank in the top three.

And now that the Heir Yuan An's wings are not yet full, choosing a teacher is, to put it bluntly, choosing a backer!

Their prestige must be extremely high, and their strength must naturally be formidable.

The main event!

This was the most important part of the day, aside from the Heir's capping ceremony.

No need to think about it; the person chosen today will definitely be an extremely important pillar of the world in the future.

Everyone couldn't help but look around.

They paid extra attention to those Heavenly Phenomenon Realm experts, and some even speculated that Yuan Yuan Dingting would invite a First-Rank expert to protect his only son.

With Yuan Yuan Dingting's heaven-reaching abilities, it wasn't impossible.

Just as the observers were speculating.

Yuan Yuan Dingting spoke slowly: "Earl Marquis Pingyuan, would you be willing to be my son's teacher?"

Earl Marquis Pingyuan?

Hearing these three words.

Everyone was stunned for a moment, then turned their heads in unison to look at Li Rui, who was standing to the side.

There were very few newly conferred Earls in the Yu Kingdom, and there was, of course, only one Earl Marquis Pingyuan.

It was none other than Li Rui, who was currently overseeing the Profound Heaven Sect.

For a moment.

Everyone's expressions became strange.

If they remembered correctly, Li Rui had only broken through to Below Tongxuan not long ago, and on the Martial Evaluation, he was only ranked around one thousand; even after recently revealing his strength, it was at most seven hundred.

To be the Heir's backer?

It was clearly not quite qualified.

A look of astonishment flashed in Li Rui's eyes.

Although he had actually had some speculations in his heart, he didn't expect Yuan Yuan Dingting to really do this.

He is worthy of being the Great Yu's Military Saint; he truly does not walk the beaten path.

Did he really think that all the masters Yuan An had called him before were called in vain?

It was naturally Yuan Yuan Dingting's arrangement.

Li Rui had also long sensed that something was wrong; otherwise, given Yuan An's temperament, calling him "Mr." was already sufficient courtesy.

Without hesitation.

Li Rui took a step forward.

Or rather, the matter of today had already been tacitly agreed upon by Li Rui and Yuan Yuan Dingting during the years Yuan An stayed in the Profound Heaven Sect, and now it was just going through the motions.

Since Yuan Yuan Dingting thought highly of him, he would just be this master.

Where was there so much timidity?

Yuan Yuan Dingting wanted to protect him, so what was he still hesitating about?

Once he became Yuan An's master, Yuan Yuan Dingting would naturally provide him with much protection.

And according to the current situation, Yuan Yuan Dingting still had at least several hundred years to live, and Yuan An was an only son, so there was no such thing as the infighting seen among Imperial Princes; Li Rui's role as a master would naturally be easy.

To take a step back, even when Yuan Yuan Dingting truly died of old age, he would be qualified enough to be Yuan An's backer.

Hesitate?

Why should he hesitate?

Li Rui walked in front of Yuan Yuan Dingting and his wife; this time he did not bow, but looked at them levelly.

Since he was Yuan An's master, then at least in terms of seniority, he was on par with Yuan Yuan Dingting.

"I am honored by the Marquis's high regard, and I will naturally teach him with all my heart to make the Heir a capable person."

Li Rui said neither humbly nor arrogantly.

Those who observed the ceremony had different expressions.

Many had already seen the clues.

The reason Yuan Yuan Dingting chose Li Rui to be Yuan An's master should be because he valued Li Rui's potential.

After all, Yuan Yuan Dingting wasn't entrusting his son to someone on his deathbed; he was in his prime.

He could completely afford to wait.

If Li Rui rose to prominence in the future, his relationship with the Marquis Prefecture would naturally be much closer than that of a strong person found directly.

Yuan Yuan Dingting valued the future.

Of course.

The premise of everything was that Li Rui could really reach that step.

Otherwise, everything was empty talk.

But at least one thing was certain: this Military Saint really thought highly of Earl Marquis Pingyuan.

Yuan Yuan Dingting smiled: "In the future, I will have to trouble Brother Li to take care of Tiger."

When this "Brother Li" was called out.

Everyone's hearts trembled.

There weren't many people in this world who could be called "brother" by Yuan Yuan Dingting.

Li Rui: "Tiger is intelligent, Marquis can rest assured; he will definitely be a person of pure and good character in the future."

He didn't say anything about him being a world-shaking talent.

With so many people around.

It wasn't appropriate.

The two words "pure and good" were enough; it was the same as when an elder sees a younger generation they like and calls them "clever"—it was already an extremely high expectation.

At this time.

Cui Cui Chuxue, who was on the side, also spoke: "Big Brother Li, Tiger is mischievous; feel free to discipline him as you see fit. There is no need to be concerned about us two; you are someone we can trust."

Li Rui blinked.

For a moment, he was dazed.

Someone with Cui Cui Chuxue's status actually called him "Big Brother Li."

How could he deserve this?

Li Rui jokingly said, "My Lady, I will remember these words."

After speaking.

Yuan Yuan Dingting and Cui Cui Chuxue both smiled in unison.

Cui Cui Chuxue pursed her lips: "Big Brother Li, don't be afraid to be a bit heavy-handed; Tiger can take it, his skin is thick."

"Mother!"

Yuan An finally couldn't help but interrupt, his head already full of black lines.

It was a harmonious scene.

When those who observed the ceremony saw this scene, they were filled with envy.

Li Rui had seemingly become one family with the Marquis.

The difference here was too great.

Li Rui is going to rise!

This was a thought that arose in almost everyone's mind.

Not to mention Li Rui being promoted based on his realm; even without relying on his realm, Yuan Yuan Dingting's face before the Emperor was worth a second-rank position, not to mention the rumors that had long been circulating that Li Rui had an excellent relationship with the Emperor.

Even on the day of his hundredth birthday banquet, Eunuch Zheng from the imperial palace came personally to offer birthday wishes.

Being continuously valued by Marquis Yuan and the Emperor.

What great fortune.

At this time.

The people present realized that Li Rui had clearly long been bet on by various big shots.

He was already a rising sun.

He would definitely shine in the world.

He was clearly a future big shot.

Those with quick minds had long since started sending their subordinates to inquire about more information regarding Li Rui.

In the evening, guests were entertained at a banquet.

Li Rui, as a third-rank official, sat in the highest seat by virtue of his status as the Heir's teacher.

Those powerful figures from all sides.

All came up enthusiastically to build connections.

A third-rank official of the Yu Kingdom had significant value, and a teacher of the Heir had immense value.

Building a connection with Li Rui was equivalent to having the Annan Marquis Prefecture as a backer.

Not to mention that Yuan Yuan Dingting was still around; currying favor with Yuan Yuan Dingting through Li Rui was undoubtedly the best method.

Until late at night.

The banquet finally ended.

The guests dispersed.

Li Rui did not leave the Marquis Prefecture but was arranged to stay in the inner courtyard, right next to Yuan Yuan Dingting's main hall.

This was enough to show the high regard Yuan Yuan Dingting and his wife had for Li Rui.

The moonlight was bright.

Cui Cui Chuxue took Yuan An, Nie Nie Siming, and others to handle internal affairs.

Yuan Yuan Dingting and Li Rui sat opposite each other at the stone table in the courtyard.

Yuan Yuan Dingting: "Brother Li, to be able to cultivate both Immortal and Martial paths so harmoniously is truly worthy of being called the best in the world."

Li Rui had just sat down.

Yuan Yuan Dingting offered a compliment.

Although with the Lotus Heart Array and Gu Gu Changsheng's methods, Yuan Yuan Dingting couldn't see through all the secrets, he could still see Li Rui's extraordinariness.

An Innate Immortal-Martial Dao Fetus is naturally harmonious.

When it comes to dual cultivation of Immortal and Martial paths, Li Rui can truly claim that there is no one like him in the world.

Li Rui chuckled:

"The Marquis is too kind."

Yuan Yuan Dingting laughed: "Brother Li, no need to be humble. Back then, I could see that you would definitely soar into the sky in the future. I will have to trouble you to take care of Tiger in the future."

"It is a master's duty; I will naturally spare no effort."

Li Rui said.

Yuan Yuan Dingting said leisurely: "The Immortal path is ethereal; how Tiger fares in the future will ultimately depend on himself. He cannot stay in the manor forever. I have already told Tiger that wherever Brother Li goes in the future, he will go."

Li Rui nodded:

"Tiger is a likable child; tomorrow I will take him to the Ten Thousand Mountains together."

His heart stirred slightly.

"Painstaking efforts."

Yuan Yuan Dingting valued this only son very much.

But he also knew that staying by his and his wife Cui Cui Chuxue's side forever would make it impossible for him to truly become a capable person.

Or rather, it would be impossible for him to surpass his parents.

That was why he chose Li Rui as his master.

Parents and masters are ultimately different.

Only when he is away can Yuan An possibly surpass him.

Yuan Yuan Dingting chose Li Rui not only because he valued Li Rui's potential but also because he valued Li Rui's steadiness.

Although he wanted Yuan An to be tempered more, he didn't want him to lose his life.

With Li Rui there, at least the risks could be minimized.

Li Rui: "The Marquis Prefecture has also put in a lot of effort for Tiger; it is truly the heart of parents everywhere."

"The heart of parents everywhere."

Yuan Yuan Dingting repeated it, shaking his head and smiling: "Indeed. When I was fighting for my life in the Northwest back then, I was thinking about earning more family assets for my children and grandchildren. Now that the family assets are substantial, I naturally cannot be stingy."

Unlike other major clans.

Yuan Yuan Dingting and Cui Cui Chuxue met when they were humble, and it was Cui Cui Chuxue's support that allowed him to reach today.

It is very different from those political marriages.

And precisely because of this, he is willing to put more effort into Yuan An.

Otherwise, for a big shot with Yuan Yuan Dingting's status, most would have more children and then select the best one to inherit the family business; the process is actually full of blood and tears, and is incomparably cruel.

Yuan Yuan Dingting felt a bit listless for a moment, and after bidding farewell to Li Rui with a bow, he returned to his own room.

Li Rui shook his head with a chuckle.

Scenes like the one in the Marquis Prefecture often only appear in the first generation.

After that, at most three generations later, there will only be cold rules and suffocating oppression in the Marquis Prefecture.

Things in the world are all like this.

Anyone who thinks they can change it will eventually become a part of the rules.

That Yuan An can become Yuan Yuan Dingting's son is a heaven-sent blessing.

It's impossible to envy it.

He can be considered to have benefited from it.

Just as Li Rui walked into the room, lines of small characters appeared before his eyes.

【Congratulations to the host for completing the high-level plot achievement of "Rising to General and Entering the Cabinet" — Being a Master.】

(End of chapter)