BHBF Chapter 89.3

Boss, He’s Becoming a Father (Arc 4) Chapter 89.3: Playful Son (72)

When he saw Shao Yu, Jing Shang thanked him again and again and said, “I was blind to recognize you before and I apologize for the offense. I hope Doctor Shao will not take it to heart.”

Although Jing Shuhui has not recovered, Jing Shang has seen the results. He is very convinced of Shao Yu’s level and feels extremely sorry for his previous doubts.

Shao Yu naturally wouldn’t care about these little things.

Jing Shangshi was truly grateful to Shao Yu. Seeing that Shao Yu and his companions were dressed simply, he assumed they were just traveling doctors who were too tired from traveling. So he kindly said, “Doctor Shao is a skilled doctor. If you don’t mind, you can settle down in the capital. My late mother had a pharmacy as a dowry, and we are currently in need of a doctor.”

Shao Yu didn’t have that much free time to sit in the classroom, so he naturally declined his kindness.

Jing Shang felt a pity in his heart and asked again: “Doctor Shao have a place to rest now? If you don’t mind, there are many vacant courtyards in the mansion.”

Shao Yu refused again.

Jing Shang added, “The mansion started preparing yesterday. Doctor Shao must stay for dinner today.”

When his younger sister got better, Jing Shang began to prepare to thank Shao Yu properly, and decided early on to hold a banquet to express his gratitude today.

Shao Yu did not refuse this time. Instead, after agreeing, he looked at Shao Jiashu again.

Shao Jiashu took out a little rabbit lamp and handed it to Jing Shuhui with a smile.

When Jing Shuhui saw the exquisite rabbit lantern, her eyes immediately lit up and she said with a smile, “Last time at the Lantern Festival, I was hoping my brother would bring me a lantern like this, but it was a pity that too many people stepped on it and broke it.”

Upon hearing this, Shao Jiashu glanced at Jing Shang. Jing Shang did not explain that the lamp was broken because he stepped on it while saving someone. He just kept looking at the two of them with a smile.

Shao Jiashu is two years older than Jing Shuhui. Jing Shuhui yearns for the outside world.

Coincidentally, Shao Jiashu is knowledgeable and experienced, so they became familiar with each other after a few words. Jing Shuhui kept calling her “sister”.

Jing Shang said at the right time: “Shuhui doesn’t have many friends. If Miss Shao is free, you can come to the mansion to see Shuhui more often.”

Jing Shuhui also looked at Shao Jiashu nervously, as if she was afraid that she would refuse.

Shao Jiashu smiled and said, “I won’t leave the capital in the next few years. I’ll come to see you when I’m free, as long as you don’t find me annoying.”

Jing Shuhui immediately became happy after hearing this, and said, “It would be great if sister could stay in the mansion, then I could see her every day.”

When Shao Jiashu heard this, she couldn’t help but look at Jing Shang.

Jing Shang also felt a little unnatural at this time.

Jing Shuhui really liked Shao Jiashu. She especially enjoyed listening to her talk about her time in Qingning County. She then asked, “You’ve been in the capital these past few years. What about the next few years? Is sister going to go somewhere else again?”

Shao Jiashu said, “Who can say for sure what will happen in a few years?”

Before Shao Jiashu got married, she naturally followed Shao Yu. Wherever Shao Yu went to serve as an official, she would follow him.

Although Jing Shuhui’s health had improved, she was still very weak. After talking for a while, she felt a little sleepy.

After his sister fell asleep, Jing Shang whispered to Shao Jiashu, “Miss Shao, there’s nothing special about the mansion. There’s only one garden that’s been well maintained. Are you interested in taking a look around?”

Shao Jiashu nodded slightly.

Shao Jiashan and Ah Hei also wanted to follow, but Shao Yu held them back and said, “Do you understand this medicinal bath recipe?”

The two of them immediately stopped and started to study the medicinal bath recipe together.

Shao Yu nodded slightly towards his daughter. He had tried his best to provide them with opportunities to be alone. The rest depended on them.

Perhaps because he was afraid of ruining Shao Jiashu’s reputation, Jing Shang kept a distance of one meter from Shao Jiashu all the way. Although he was avoiding suspicion, he was very patient and meticulous when visiting the garden.

Shao Jiashu just frowned because of the cold wind. Jing Shang immediately ordered the maid to get a cloak. Seeing that Shao Jiashu seemed tired, he stopped immediately. Even the pavilion in the garden for resting was prepared with fresh and delicious pastries.

Although the garden of the Duke of Pei’s Mansion is very beautiful, it can still be seen that it has not been cared for particularly carefully. The reason why it is still in good condition is that the garden has a good foundation and can withstand the tossing.

Shao Jiashu took a look around and felt that the garden hurt her eyes. She even wanted to go down and tidy up the garden herself.

“Miss, you have been following Doctor Shao. Do you want to be a female doctor?” Jing Shang asked as if chatting.

Shao Jiashu shook her head upon hearing this and said, “The path of a female doctor is too difficult.”

Jing Shang was slightly stunned after hearing this, but didn’t say anything else.

Shao Jiashu said: “If possible, I want to be a rich and idle person.”

Shao Jiashu and Shao Jiashan are indeed siblings, and their dreams are exactly the same.

It’s just that Shao Jiashan has the fighting spirit, and Shao Jiashu, under the protection of her whole family, has been trying to find her own direction.

Jing Shang smiled lightly after hearing this.

Shao Jiashu asked, “Do you think this idea is funny?”

Jing Shang shook his head and said, “If you can be a rich and idle person, you must be carefree. I envy you so much that I don’t even have time to laugh at you.”

Shao Jiashu finally felt relieved and took another look at the garden in front of her. She said, “It’s such a good garden, it’s a pity not to take good care of it.”

“Miss, do you know how to maintain a garden?” Jing Shang was a little curious.

Shao Jiashu shook her head and said, “I don’t know how to maintain a garden, but I can tell the difference between a good and bad one.”

“I’d like to hear more about it.”

Shao Jiashu was not polite at all and pointed out the problems in the garden one after another.

“The rockery and flowing water are originally a good image, but the direction of the water flow is wrong. Instead of bringing blessings, it is likely to attract disasters.”

Jing Shang listened and said, “I was wrong. The young lady doesn’t understand gardens, but Feng Shui.”

Shao Jiashu was a little embarrassed and said, “I just watched it at home. Just listen to it and don’t take it too seriously.”

Jing Shang just felt that being with Shao Jiashu seemed to be more relaxed than ever before. No matter what Shao Jiashu said, he found it very funny, and at this moment he couldn’t help laughing again.

Shao Jiashu was a little annoyed and said, “You asked me to give you some advice, and I did, but you kept laughing.”

Jing Shang hurriedly apologized to her.

Shao Jiashu naturally wouldn’t be angry with him. After the two of them laughed and joked around, they felt closer to each other.

When the servants came to inform him that the banquet was ready, Jing Shang nodded and asked, “Is Daddy back?”

The servant hurriedly said, “The Duke has returned and is now chatting with Doctor Shao.”

Jing Shang was surprised when he heard this and said, “They met so soon?”

He still remembered Madam Yun’s instigation and was afraid that his father would say something unpleasant when he saw Shao Yu, so he hurried back.

But Shao Jiashu went at her own pace, even seeing through his thoughts, and said, “Don’t worry, as long as my father is sincere, there is no one in this world that he can’t make friends with.”

After hearing this, Jing Shang was not as optimistic as Shao Jiashu.

Duke Pei was already very concerned about his daughter’s illness, so when his son asked him to go home and entertain Shao Yu, he was not angry, and even had a little desire to meet him in his heart.

The Duke of Pei was not so prejudiced. After listening to Madam Yun’s words and knowing that his daughter’s condition was improving, he also had some good feelings towards the doctor who treated her.

The Duke of Pei originally thought that if the doctor’s daughter was indeed good, he would find a way to send Shao Yu to the Imperial Hospital to get some promotion, so that the two families could sit together and discuss the marriage.

Duke Pei met Shao Yu without any preparation.

When the two met, they were both stunned for a moment.

But the Duke of Pei reacted quickly and his mind changed quickly. Originally, he was only partially willing to this marriage, but now after meeting Shao Yu, he became very happy.

It is human nature that everyone hopes to find a suitable match for their children.

Therefore, when Jing Shang arrived, he saw his father and Shao Yu having a pleasant conversation.

“Shang’er, come and formally pay your respects to your uncle Shao.” Duke Pei urged.

Jing Shang did as he was told, but his mind was in turmoil. The Duke of Pei’s current attitude clearly showed that he treated Shao Yu as a close family friend.

At this time, Shao Yu also said to Shao Jiashu: “Shu’er, why don’t you come and pay your respects to Uncle Jing.”

The Duke of Pei fought on the battlefield all year round, so he had a strong murderous aura about him. Ordinary people would easily feel timid when they saw him.

But Shao Jiashu was not afraid at all. Instead, she stepped forward to greet him gracefully. Her proper demeanor made Jing Shangbai worried.

The Duke of Pei handed her a bracelet that was entirely emerald green.

Shao Jiashu glanced at Shao Yu, and only after getting Shao Yu’s approval did she accept it with a smile.

When Jing Shang saw the jade bracelet, he was shocked. This jade bracelet was not something else, but a token of love passed down from generation to generation in the Jing family to his daughter-in-law.

Jing Shang likes Shao Jiashu and has previously expressed his intention to marry her to his father, but his father’s attitude was clearly ambiguous at the time. He didn’t know what had happened, and his father’s attitude had now changed dramatically.

Jing Shang’s doubts were soon resolved. He listened to the two people chatting. They were not talking about the illness, but about national affairs. The two spoke intimately and even addressed each other by their courtesy names.

At this moment, Shao Yu did not look like a quack doctor at all, but rather like an official who had experienced many ups and downs in the officialdom for many years.

And what the Duke of Pei said next confirmed Jing Shang’s guess.

“If His Majesty really adopts your suggestion, Huaijin, it will be a blessing for all the people in the world.” said the Duke of Pei.

Although the Duke of Pei was a military general, he also had his own unique ideas about court affairs. He also cared about the common people, so many of his ideas were the same as Shao Yu’s.

After the conversation, the Duke of Pei felt that he had met Shao Yu too late, and even thought that even if the two families could not get married, he would still be friends with Shao Yu.

“Are there any officials specializing in weapons research in the Duke’s military camp?” Shao Yu suddenly asked.

The Duke of Pei shook his head and said, “Researching weapons is the Ministry of Works’ responsibility.”

The Duke of Pei wanted a group of craftsmen to accompany the army for research, but the old emperor did not agree and instead restricted the technology directly to the Ministry of Works.

Shao Yu said, “That’s a shame. If we conduct research with the army, any problems can be corrected in time.”

The Duke of Pei agreed with this.

Shao Yu continued, “Since the Duke is no longer leading troops in battle, are you interested in studying this matter?”