BHBF Chapter 87.3

Boss, He’s Becoming a Father (Arc 4) Chapter 87.3: Playful Son (66)

Shao Yu didn’t explain either.

The Jingzhao prefect, as if he had finally caught the problem, said to his subordinates, “Have the doctors from Huichuntang and Renhetang check again to see if there’s anything wrong with the treatment that needs re-bandaging or new medicine. Don’t be afraid of the trouble; the safety of the people is the most important thing.”

When he said this, his eyes were always on Shao Yu, and he was obviously doubting the skills of Shao Yu, the traveling doctor.

Shao Yu did not defend himself either.

Instead, someone suddenly spoke up and said, “There’s nothing wrong with this doctor.”

The prefect of Jingzhao wanted to scold Shao Yu again, but after hearing this, he looked over unhappily. When he saw Jing Shang, he asked in surprise, “Prince Jing, why are you here?”

Jing Shang said, “When the stage collapsed, I was nearby, so I came over to take a look.”

When Shao Yu heard the word “Jing”, he knew who this person was. Anyone who could be called the prince must be from a noble family, and this was the only family in the capital with the surname Jing.

Peiguo Mansion.

Jing Shang smiled at Shao Yu and continued, “Master Chen, this doctor is an excellent doctor. I can testify that there was no problem with the treatment he and his two disciples gave.”

After hearing this, the Jingzhao prefect smiled dryly and said, “Since the prince has said so, it must be very good.”

Shao Yu looked at Jing Shang with some confusion. He had seen Jing Shang running around before, and now he suddenly spoke up to help. Shao Yu couldn’t understand his purpose for a moment.

“Does the prince also know medicine?” Shao Yu asked.

Jing Shang shook his head and said, “After seeing so much, you can naturally distinguish between good and bad.”

Shao Yu still didn’t understand why he suddenly spoke up to help a traveling doctor. Was it just because he was kind-hearted?

Jing Shang asked, “Doctor, are you coming to the capital from out of town?”

Shao Yu nodded when he thought of his return from Qingning County.

Jing Shang didn’t keep the secret any longer and said, “Doctor, do you know anything about deficiency syndrome?”

“I know a thing or two.” Shao Yu vaguely understood his purpose.

Jing Shang has been looking for famous doctors everywhere. In order to better judge whether the doctor has real ability, he pays special attention to it in his daily life.

He originally wanted to help today, but he noticed that Shao Yu’s technique was unexpectedly skillful. Even the movements of his two disciples were more standardized than those of other doctors.

“Where are you staying now, Doctor? Are you free tomorrow? I’d like to ask you to come over to my house and take my pulse. Is that possible?”

Jing Shang asked a series of questions, and it was obvious that he attached great importance to this patient.

“Five days later.” Shao Yu said.

Jing Shang was anxious and wished Shao Yu would follow him back home at this moment, but he still endured it.

Five days later was a holiday, and Shao Yu happened to be free. Shao Yu did not tell him his address, but planned to visit him in person the day after tomorrow.

By the time Shao Yu and the other two returned home, it was already late at night.

There was another grand court meeting the next morning, so Shao Yu got up early again.

His rest time was very short, but he was in good spirits. He rode his horse to the palace gate, where many ministers were already waiting.

The first thing Shao Yu saw was the sleepy Jingzhao prefect.

When the prefect of Jingzhao saw Shao Yu, he couldn’t help but widen his eyes. After seeing the grade of the clothes Shao Yu was wearing, he naturally understood Shao Yu’s identity.

“Sir Shao, it was my fault last night. I failed to recognize a great man.” The prefect of Jingzhao quickly admitted his mistake.

Shao Yu was originally banished from the capital because of a mistake he made. Everyone thought that he had lost the emperor’s favor, but unexpectedly, Shao Yu came back in just three years and was even promoted.

All this is enough to show that the old emperor has been thinking about Shao Yu for the past three years, and even his demotion at the beginning seemed like an explanation to the outside world.

Therefore, the prefect of Jingzhao would never dare to offend Shao Yu, who was deeply favored by the emperor.

Shao Yu didn’t make a fuss, instead he praised: “Last night when the Lantern Festival had an incident, Lord Chen arrived immediately. He is truly a good official who loves his people like his own children.”

What Shao Yu said was also true. Although Lord Chen had a problem of being a little concerned about his reputation, he did put the injured people first last night, and this cannot be slandered.

But the prefect of Jingzhao couldn’t tell whether Shao Yu was really praising him or mocking him.

Before he could think about it, the palace gate opened and a group of officials walked in one after another.

Most of the people at the court meeting were Shao Yu’s acquaintances. Occasionally there were a few unfamiliar faces, but Shao Yu could guess their identities with just a little thought.

When he saw an old man with wrinkles on his face, Shao Yu paused.

Although the old man has a head full of silver hair, he is full of energy and spirit, his eyes are still bright, without any turbidity of old age.

The old man seemed to notice Shao Yu’s gaze, turned around and nodded slightly at Shao Yu.

Duke of Pei.

This man was transferred back to the capital this year. He used to be stationed at the border. Now that the old emperor has transferred him back to be in charge of the defense of the capital, it seems like a waste of talent.

The Duke of Pei’s family is full of loyal and brave people. Originally, there were five sons in the family, but four of them died in the battlefield. Now there is only Jing Shang, whom Shao Yu met yesterday. He is his only living son.

Shao Yu recalled Jing Shang’s appearance, full of literary air. It seemed that he did not follow the martial arts path like his father and brother.

Shao Yu also had more respect for this loyal old general.

Shao Yu was also very clear about the old emperor’s purpose in transferring the Duke of Pei back. Firstly, the old emperor was old and he was afraid that he might pass away at any time. Only by transferring back the person he trusted most could he feel at ease.

Secondly, the Duke of Pei is old, and the border needs to be handed over to new people.

But Shao Yu felt that the old emperor was actually too prepared. In the original plot, the old emperor also transferred the Duke of Pei back, but after that, the old emperor kept the Duke hanging on for eight years until he died of a sudden illness.

Something like that happened last night, and someone did impeach the Jingzhao prefect at today’s court meeting.

Although the prefect of Jingzhao was negligent beforehand, he handled the matter properly afterwards. Shao Yu also stood up to testify about what happened at the time. As a result, the prefect of Jingzhao was only punished with a six-month salary deduction.

After the court meeting, the prefect of Jingzhao ran to Shao Yu and thanked him again and again.

Shao Jiashu dragged her reluctant feet into the palace again today. Fortunately, she did not see the Seventh Prince today, and she felt relieved.

Just before leaving the palace, another palace maid suddenly brought her a box, saying that it was sent by the Seventh Prince. Shao Jiashu wanted to refuse it, but the palace maid threw the thing directly into her arms and turned and left.

Shao Jiashu returned to her carriage, opened the box, and saw seven palace flowers inside.

The palace flowers are small and exquisite, and their eye color is the tender pink color favored by young girls.

But Shao Jiashu didn’t like it after seeing it.

The Seventh Prince had someone deliver it secretly, but she couldn’t return it. If someone saw her trying to pull it, she would be unable to explain herself.

When Shao Jiashu received the gift, she didn’t feel happy at all, but instead felt it was extremely troublesome.

Shao Jiashu made up her mind, took out the palace flower, and tore it open.

When the carriage arrived home, the box of palace flowers had all turned into pieces. Shao Jiashu carried the box into the kitchen and watched the wooden box and the palace flower pieces being burned with her own eyes. Only then did she feel happy.

When Shao Yu returned home, he saw his daughter looking at a pile of lantern wreckage in front of her with a smile on her face.

Shao Yu could vaguely make out the shapes of rabbits and fish, so he asked, “Are you trying to restore it?”

Shao Jiashu nodded solemnly, but before she could even touch the remains of the lantern, Xiao Han beside her said, “Don’t touch it!”

Shao Jiashu withdrew her hand awkwardly.

“These two lanterns are broken and covered with footprints. Aren’t you afraid of getting your hands dirty?” Xiao Han complained.

Shao Jiashu lowered her head and said, “I just like these two lanterns.”

Shao Yu naturally noticed the unnaturalness in his daughter’s expression and knew that there was probably a story behind these two lanterns.

“Dad, do you know any good craftsmen?” Shao Jiashu asked

Shao Yu thought of his daughter in a certain world who loved making lanterns and nodded slightly.

Shao Jiashu immediately became cheerful and asked, “Can we ask him to help me recover?”

Shao Yu shook his head and said, “It’s so dirty, even if it’s restored, it’s unbearable to look at.

Shao Jiashu suddenly looked disappointed.

Shao Yu continued, “But I can make the little rabbit lamp and the little fish lamp.”

Shao Jiashu’s eyes lit up, but she quickly added, “Even if it’s made, it might not be the same.”

“I’ll try my best to make the same.” Shao Yu asked again, “Do you still want to keep this pile for the New Year?”

After hesitating for a while, Shao Jiashu finally nodded.

Xiao Han looked at the father and daughter, just smiled, and then lowered her head to look at the post she was writing.

In order to build an academy in the capital, Xiao Han plans to contact her old friends and prepare a tea party at home. She is now writing a post.

Soon, Zhao Zhong bought the materials needed to make the lanterns.

Xiao Han was annoyed by the quarrel between the father and daughter, so she drove them to the next room.

Shao Yu picked up the lantern materials and started making them with familiarity. Shao Jiashu stood by, supporting her chin with both hands, watching Shao Yu’s movements.

“When I saw you last night, you seemed a little strange,” Shao Yu said.

Shao Jiashu’s ears turned red when she heard this, but she still said stubbornly, “What could be wrong with me?”

Shao Yu said: “The girl has grown up and has her own little thoughts, which she even hides from me.”

Although Shao Yu said this, he was not worried at all.

Shao Jiashu lowered her head slightly and said softly, “I did meet someone last night.”

Shao Jiashu and Shao Yu were close, and she knew her father was open-minded and not a pedantic person, so she spoke out, and at the end she said, “Dad, can you help me take a look?”

After listening to the whole thing, Shao Yu didn’t know that the man was Jing Shang. He only analyzed: “The stage fell down so quickly, but he was able to dodge it so quickly. Obviously, he has good skills.”

Shao Jiashu held her face in her hands and said with sparkling eyes, “He’s really good at fighting.”

Shao Yu didn’t think it was a big deal at first, but when he looked at his daughter’s appearance, his heart suddenly ached.