Boss, He’s Becoming a Father (Arc 4) Chapter 83.1: Playful Son (52)
At first, Xiao Han was reluctant about teaching, but perhaps it was human nature to like to be a teacher, and gradually, she found the fun in it.
“The eldest daughter of the Jiang family is young, but she is very hardworking. In the whole class, no one works harder than this child.” After returning, Xiao Han couldn’t stop praising the child.
Shao Yu nodded and said, “It’s mainly because it’s hard to find a good master. This child has found a good master, so she should cherish it.”
After hearing this, Xiao Han’s mouth curved up and she continued, “This child is good-looking and filial. I don’t know which family will get her in the future.”
“If you like, you can marry her as your daughter-in-law in the future.” Shao Yu said.
Xiao Han was slightly stunned when she heard this, but she quickly said, “She is about the same age as Shu’er, who is she a good match for?”
Shao Yu said: “We have two sons.”
Xiao Han immediately said, “Jiashan wants to be a doctor in the future. He needs to marry a capable Yue family who can protect him in the future. The Jiang family is of a lower status after all.”
Although Shao Jiashan decided to study medicine, from the perspective of the world, this path would not be as good as a proper official career unless it was pushed to the extreme.
After Xiao Han left the capital, although she was not as fakely close to Shao Jiashan as before, their relationship returned to its original state. She no longer treated Shao Jiashan as her stepson, but as her nephew.
As an aunt, she now sincerely hopes that Shao Jiashan can marry a lady from a wealthy and noble family.
“With our current situation, how can we find any particularly capable Yue family members?” Shao Yu said.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Han immediately perked up, came close to Shao Yu, and said, “Master, isn’t there a ready-made one in Lingnan?”
Shao Yu turned and looked at her.
Xiao Han said, “The eldest daughter of Lord Fang’s family.”
Fang Ye’s eldest daughter is twelve years old this year. She is the same age as Shao Jiashu and about the same age as the eldest daughter of the Jiang family.
“When did you start thinking about this?” Shao Yu couldn’t help but ask.
Xiao Han said, “I have calculated it carefully. Lord Fang is still young, but he has already reached his current position. He may be able to move up in the future. He has no son yet, and only three daughters at home, but he treats his eldest daughter differently. He will definitely protect Jiashan with all his heart when the time comes.”
Xiao Han knew her husband’s concern. Now that Shao Jiashan had become a serious and motivated person, she naturally hoped that after she passed away, someone would protect him.
“You think it’s okay, so wouldn’t others think so? As for the kindness your sister showed to the other family in the past, there’s no need to mention it.” Shao Yu said.
The Fang family is indeed a good family, but Shao Yu does not want this marriage to be based on kindness.
Xiao Han said: “There is no need to mention kindness, there are other ways, as long as the master can agree.”
Shao Yu looked at her with slight confusion.
Xiao Han said, “If Lord Fang doesn’t have a son in the future, let Jiashan and his wife give their son the surname Fang. This way, the Fang family can continue to be a family. I’m sure he won’t refuse this condition. But Master, I’m afraid you may feel uncomfortable.”
Shao Yu didn’t care about the inheritance of the incense, but he just said: “If the two children really love each other, then we can do this. If not, then don’t force it.”
Xiao Han said, “Next month is the Fang family’s old lady’s birthday. I will bring Jiashan over then so that the two children can see each other.”
Shao Yu nodded and said, “If you really like the girl from the Jiang family, you can also let her get in touch with Liang’er.”
However, Xiao Han felt that the Jiang family’s status was low and would not be of much help to Shao Jialiang in the future, so she became hesitant.
Shao Yu said, “Don’t you like her very much?”
“I do like her, but if Liang’er passes the imperial examination in the future, he will be able to marry into a powerful family. Although Jiashan is a good child, the family will still have to rely on Liang’er to support it in the future, so the quality of his wife is crucial.” Xiao Han said.
Shao Yu asked, “Have your family helped me a lot over the years?”
Xiao Han was stunned. When her husband first married her sister, the Han family was still quite capable, but her sister was not favored at home. Her father focused more on his sons and had limited support for Shao Yu.
After Xiao Han got married, the Han family took a sharp turn for the worse. From then on, there was no support, and even the times when they were not a burden were rare.
The reason why Shao Yu was able to become the Chief Justice of Dali Temple was more due to his own abilities rather than the so-called promotion by the Yue family. Even if it weren’t for the marriage with the Han family, it is possible that Shao Yu could have made further progress.
Shao Yu added: “You also said that in the future, the family will rely on Liang’er to support the family, so the most important thing is how Liang’er is, not how Liang’er’s wife is.”
“If he has the ability, he can marry any wife to bring honor to the family. If he has no ability, it will be useless even if he marries the daughter of His Majesty.”
Xiao Han immediately said: “Marrying a wife from a good family will not be completely useless…”
“Maybe it will work, maybe it won’t, but marrying someone who suits his taste is the best thing for him,” Shao Yu said.
Xiao Han remained silent.
Shao Yu continued, “I know you hope Liang Er can be successful. It’s not a bad thing to be successful, but it means a lot of hard work. You don’t want him to have to face the storms outside and worry about family matters when he comes back, right?”
Xiao Han nodded.
“Marry someone who is compatible with him. As long as the child has good character and knows how to be filial, that’s enough. You don’t need to ask too much about other people’s family and appearance.” Shao Yu said.
There was still some hesitation on Xiao Han’s face. After a long time, she could only hold her breath and said, “Then Shu’er must marry a good family in the future.”
Shao Yu thought about the original plot. If Xiao Han was a reborn person, her idea about her children’s marriage would be to marry them off as high as possible.
Her daughter married the prince who won the throne, and her son married the granddaughter of a powerful official.
After a few years of glory, the daughter ended up in a miserable situation.
Although the daughter-in-law came from a good family, she had a bad relationship with her son, and the two of them resented each other for half their lives.
“Do you think the Queen in the palace is happy?” Shao Yu asked.
Xiao Han was about to answer, but when she thought of what she saw the last time she entered the palace, she fell silent.
Since the death of the Crown Prince three years ago, the relationship between the Queen and the Emperor has become increasingly strained, and the couple are like strangers. Now, there have been several reports that the Emperor intends to depose the Queen.
“You have to marry into a wealthy family, but because of your family background, you have no control over anything. Outsiders may think you are having a great time, but in reality you will be unhappy all your life. Is this good?” Shao Yu asked.
Xiao Han was helpless and said, “Are you going to let your daughter marry a poor boy in the future?”
Shao Yu said: “It’s not necessary to pick a poor boy, I just want to find her a suitable husband, not to force her to marry just for family background.”
“I hope she can marry someone who treats her sincerely, and the couple can be of one mind without interference from others, and live their own lives steadily.” Shao Yu said.
Xiao Han naturally heard that Shao Yu hoped that her son-in-law would not take a concubine, but she still couldn’t help but say: “How can there be so many men who can be so devoted to you? Why force it…”
Before she finished speaking, she seemed to suddenly remember that the husband in front of her had been devoted to each of his wives since he married her sister many years ago, and he didn’t even have a maid.
“I only have this one daughter. If she can’t find a man who is devoted to her, I am willing to support her forever.” Shao Yu said.
When Xiao Han heard this, she felt a sour feeling in her heart, and she couldn’t tell whether she was envious or agreed.
It was a couple’s conversation, and Shao Jiashu didn’t know why she was hiding aside. Seeing that Xiao Han didn’t say anything, she couldn’t help but come out and said, “Mother, if the man I marry in the future can’t treat me wholeheartedly, then I would rather be raised by my father for the rest of my life.”
Xiao Han looked at her daughter.
Shao Jiashu also looked at her stubbornly.
After a long time, Xiao Han finally said, “I see. If you don’t want to marry someone, would I still force you to not marry?”
Shao Jiashu immediately breathed a sigh of relief, leaned into her mother’s arms again, and said softly: “Mom, every time you went back to your mother’s house, the other aunts complained about the aunts and illegitimate children in the family, but you were the only one who didn’t complain about these things. You don’t want me to become such a complaining woman, right?”
Xiao Han couldn’t help but glare at her and said, “When did you overhear all this? I was talking to your father, why were you eavesdropping?”
When Shao Jiashu was questioned by Xiao Han, she immediately jumped up from her arms and said, “Mom, my second brother has something to talk to me about. I’m leaving first.”
Fearing that she would be questioned by Xiao Han, Shao Jiashu quickly ran away without a trace.
Xiao Han looked helplessly at her daughter running away and said angrily, “She is quite a ghost.”
Shao Yu said: “It’s better to be smart, so you don’t get sold out without knowing it.”
Shao Yu was also afraid that Xiao Han would be like she was in her previous life, obsessed with having her children marry into a wealthy family. Now that she had been given a heads-up, Xiao Han would never again think of marrying into a wealthy family.
Since Shao Jiashan wanted to learn medicine, Shao Yu did not find another master for him, but kept him by his side personally.
In the morning, Shao Jiashan read medical books with Ah Hei according to Shao Yu’s arrangement. In the afternoon, he followed Shao Yu and watched him handle official business. After leaving the court, Shao Yu did not rush home, but took Shao Jiashan and Ah Hei to provide free medical treatment outside.
“I am studying medicine, why should I learn these things from my father? I am not going to be an official in the future.” Shao Jiashan was also very confused about Shao Yu’s arrangement.
“It’s not about learning how to be an official, but about learning how to be a human being,” said Shao Yu.
Shao Jiashan said, “You have official duties every day, so it might not be convenient to bring me with you.”
Shao Yu said, “The government doesn’t pay you a salary, you are just by my side, what inconvenience can there be?”
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