Chapter 921 - 919: Catching My Eye
Imperial Doctor Du lazily stood up and cupped his hands in salute to the two figures: "I have long since retired and returned home, how can I be worthy of being addressed so politely by the two lords? It shames this old man!"
Though his words spoke of modesty and shame, his attitude was rather indifferent.
Those nearby were stunned. They hadn’t expected this unassuming, eccentric old man to actually be the retired Imperial Physician?
Seeing Governor Chen and Minister Zhu actively greeting him, while the old man remained somewhat aloof, it was clear this old man might well be an underestimated figure of significant importance.
Even Lv Wenguang, upon seeing this, quickly reviewed his own demeanor internally, questioning whether he had been respectful enough to Imperial Doctor Du. Previously, he only thought that although the doctor had retired, he did once serve the Emperor, not to mention his son was the Director of the Imperial Medical Bureau, thus, he couldn’t be offended.
Yet, judging by the attitude of the two officials today, this physician might be even more formidable than he had imagined.
Luckily, he had always maintained a respectful stance, never showing disrespect.
Thinking this, Lv Wenguang breathed a sigh of relief, but the people of Baiyun Academy were left dumbfounded.
They had assumed he was merely an old man seeking free meals and even with some standing, would not be able to affect them significantly.
Unexpectedly, he was an Imperial Physician?
Several scholars turned pale, looking at each other, unsure of what to do.
Zhu Haoran, hearing this, sat at Imperial Doctor Du’s table with a smile: "Old Du, your words shame both myself and Lord Chen. Today, since chance brought us together, why don’t Lord Chen and I accompany you for a drink and offer our apology?"