Time Travel: The Best Doctor in Ancient Times

Chapter 414: Chapter 281 Purely Complaining Trap Chapter 414: Chapter 281 Purely Complaining Trap In Borjigin Nian’s heart, Mr. Ban Shan had always been the person she remembered, an intimidating figure exuding an ethereal and refined charm, like a lofty mountain one could only look up to…

But now, the Mr. Ban Shan in front of her seemed like the friendly father next door, completely indulgent towards his daughter…

“What are you spacing out for? You want me to wait on you?” Gu Changsheng chided Borjigin Nian with annoyance, then turned his head to dote on his foster father.

Damn, as a junior, it was only right and proper for her to lay chopsticks and serve rice for her foster father, but to attend to Borjigin Nian, who was idly daydreaming? That was just a fantasy!

Awkwardly, Borjigin Nian responded while staring dumbfounded at the affectionate interaction between father and daughter, her face twitching with envy and speechlessness.

Mr. Ban Shan took his seat at the head of the table and only started to eat once everyone else had taken their seats.

Seeing this, the others began to eat as well.

Gu Changsheng, you see, has a curious sense of propriety; one might think she lacks manners–indeed, she insists the whole family, masters and servants alike, dine together.

Yet, you could also say she has a kind of rule–like never picking up her chopsticks before her elders do!

After a few days of company, Borjigin Nian had gotten used to Gu Changsheng’s way of doing things.

But as for rules like ‘eat in silence and sleep without talk,’ to Gu Changsheng, those were complete nonsense!

“Eh, where’s Zhou Zongbao?” Gu Changsheng spooned some chicken soup for her foster father and grabbed a pig’s hoof for herself, looking at Dong Lei with curiosity.

Upon hearing this, Dong Lei quickly swallowed the meat in her mouth and replied hastily, “The maid went to call him. His Highness Prince Bao was squatting behind the door drawing circles, looking utterly miserable. No matter how we called, he wouldn’t come!”

Seeing her act as if possessed by a foodie demon, Gu Changsheng’s mouth twitched wordlessly, “You keep eating. Remember to send him food after the meal, lest he starve to death at our mansion, then I won’t be able to explain to the evildoer!”

Dong Lei, hearing this, nodded vigorously in agreement and resumed her carefree eating.

“Could it be that Zhou Zongbao is feeling too guilty to eat?” Borjigin Nian said as she attacked the food in front of her.

Hearing this, Gu Changsheng’s head bobbed up and down like a pecking chicken.

She thought so too.

Damn, who knew how the evildoer charmed people, affecting them so much they didn’t even want to eat!

It’s one thing for Zhou Zongbao to miss a meal, but if this continues and something happens, who’s going to take responsibility?

Certainly not her!

After all, the blame ought to fall on Zhou Mu, the stirrer of trouble, casting everyone into a confusion of whispers. What in the world was he up to?

Gu Changsheng couldn’t help but speculate–could it be that the evildoer’s grand show was genuinely about wanting something to do with that little vixen from the Huo Family?

Look at him, openly showing affection, while she leisurely gathered evidence of infidelity; both seemed to be having the time of their lives…

“Why isn’t little Sun Sun here for the meal? Could he still be at the Bright Moon Tower?” Mr. Ban Shan placed a stuffed lotus root on his daydreaming foster daughter’s bowl, asking gently.

The sight of the stuffed lotus root in her bowl made Gu Changsheng grin from ear to ear, enjoying the feeling of being pampered.

With little Sun Sun off at Bright Moon Tower, she’d finally be unrivaled for attention!

“He’s having too much fun at Bright Moon Tower, surrounded by a whole crowd of people. Don’t worry about him, foster father,” she said.

Mr. Ban Shan sighed on hearing this, pretending to glare at her as he spoke, “Completely devoid of parental awareness!”

Faced with her foster father’s reproach, Gu Changsheng didn’t take it to heart at all, nodding in full acceptance!

Lack of parental awareness it is. After all, a bit of teaching won’t make a difference to her.

“Bring little Sun Sun back soon. I still need to start his lessons,” Mr. Ban Shan reminded her, not wanting to wait.

“Okay, okay,” Gu Changsheng cheerfully agreed.

But in her heart, she planned to let little Sun Sun stay a bit longer at Bright Moon Tower so she could enjoy some peace and quiet, thinking, dare he skip out again! Hmph!

Mr. Ban Shan’s wise eyes, seasoned by worldly experiences, needed no more than a glance to know what was on his daughter’s mind. He shook his head indulgently but said no more.

The family at the table talked and laughed, enjoying a harmonious meal.

After dinner, as usual, Dong Lei served light tea, and the family sat in the side hall for a short rest.

Mr. Ban Shan didn’t rush to leave, and settled comfortably into the seat of honor, watching everyone talk and laugh.

“It’s been many years since I’ve seen your master. How has he been lately?” Mr. Ban Shan asked Borjigin Nian while holding his tea cup.

Upon hearing this, Borjigin Nian quickly answered, “At the beginning of the year, I returned to my sect to visit my master, and he was just as robust and vigorous as ever!”

Mr. Ban Shan nodded slightly upon hearing this, “I thought as much. I could tell at a glance that the signboard of your foster daughter’s medical hall was his handiwork. Judging by the handwriting, he hasn’t been lax over the years.”

Borjigin Nian nodded in agreement.

“When I was young, I traveled the Four Kingdoms, and indeed, I had several encounters with Borjigin. How is he doing now?” Mr. Ban Shan asked again.

Seeing Mr. Ban Shan so approachable, Borjigin Nian felt flattered and hastily replied, “Father King is well. Father King always speaks highly of you, saying that if he could once again hear you speak about books in his lifetime, it would not be in vain.”

Mr. Ban Shan heard this and nodded noncommittally.

Borjigin Nian was naturally outgoing, and seeing that Mr. Ban Shan showed no air of a distinguished elder, she began to relax. It was like she had opened the floodgates, and she couldn’t stop talking.

“I got to know Gu Changsheng through a scuffle, as we were both dressed as men when we met in the Brothel…”

Gu Changsheng watched, dumbstruck, as Borjigin Nian’s mouth opened and closed, and before she could intervene, the words had tumbled out…

“Hehe…” Seeing the darkening expression on her foster father’s face, Gu Changsheng could only attempt to appease him with a forced, ingratiating smile.

Even Borjigin Nian, who was usually quite thick-skinned, realized something was amiss. She looked around with her mouth agape and eyes widened, innocently shifting her gaze between the two, “Did I say something wrong?”

Gu Changsheng rolled her eyes upon hearing this. Wasn’t that obvious?

Couldn’t she see her foster father’s face turning black?

Of all things she could have brought up, why mention visiting a Brothel? Wasn’t that just throwing someone under the bus!

Her foster father had left the Book Tower in such a hurry that he didn’t even give her a chance to explain. And now, look at the mess!

Borjigin Nian caught Gu Changsheng’s eye and immediately understood, as if by telepathy.

The Han people took their proprieties seriously. A woman’s visit to a Brothel was apparently not permitted…

“Changsheng, you really have a nerve, to dare to do such an outrageous thing as visit the Brothel while your old man is closing doors to read books!” Mr. Ban Shan’s face was as dark as ink, and he sharply set his teacup on the table.

Gu Changsheng felt terrified, listening to the loud thud of the teacup, and was on the verge of tears.

That wasn’t right! Her foster father was a man of unconstrained nature. When she first met him, he was basking with his stomach exposed in front of the ladies, so why would a visit to the Brothel incite such a thunderous rage in him?

Wasn’t that a bit too fake?

What happened to maintaining one’s composure regardless of being happy or angry?

“Foster Father, please calm down. Getting angry will only age you faster…” Gu Changsheng fawned with a forced smile, drawing closer to him.

Seeing her approach, Mr. Ban Shan waved his long sleeve and left abruptly.

Gu Changsheng stared blankly at her empty hands, utterly confused.

The Attendant Student Yantai, however, kept giving her meaningful looks.

“Gu Changsheng, did I cause trouble?” Borjigin Nian, seeing Mr. Ban Shan’s departure in anger, turned to Gu Changsheng with a guilty expression.

Gu Changsheng regained her composure and glared at her, “What do you think? Telling someone’s father about his daughter visiting a Brothel right to his face, isn’t that plainly snitching and getting me into trouble?”

And the thing is, you clearly snitched yet you still look so innocent!

“Sorry, I forgot you Han people have so many rules…” Borjigin Nian pouted, twisting her brocade belt awkwardly.

“Nevermind, just entertain yourself for a while. I’ll go sweet-talk and appease Foster Father,” Gu Changsheng said with a pretense of helplessness, waving her hand and turning to chase after her foster father.

Borjigin Nian watched her leave, her sharp-featured little face creasing like a steamed bun…

Gu Changsheng hurriedly followed, finally catching up with Mr. Ban Shan halfway to the Book Tower.

“Foster-Foster Father, why play this game? I really thought you were angry!” Gu Changsheng grabbed Mr. Ban Shan’s sleeve, breathlessly accusing.

Mr. Ban Shan glanced at her sternly, “Who’s pretending? I am genuinely angry!”

Gu Changsheng quickly nodded, “Yes, yes, yes! Foster Father, you’re truly angry!”

“Not a bit of self-awareness of a young lady. You had the audacity to brazenly visit a Brothel! A place like that, should you even be there? It’s utterly disgraceful. With this behavior, how can I, your foster father, ever hope to see you married off!”

As her foster father tapped her forehead, Gu Changsheng rubbed it while laughing heartily, “It would be fine if I didn’t get married. We have a beautiful home at Hua Mansion, properties to rely on, and I’ll have someone to take care of me when I’m old. I have my fine clothes and no worries for the future. I’d be perfectly happy to live leisurely with you, Foster Father…”

“You!” Mr. Ban Shan, looking at her indulgently, tapped her nose once more, “You should deal with the items in the Book Tower sooner rather than later. It seems you’ve forgotten about that matter already.”

“Not at all!” Gu Changsheng immediately retorted upon hearing this, “I remember. It’s just about book burning, not a big deal!”

Fortunately, it was only book burning, not condemning scholars; otherwise, she might really have hesitated to act.

Seeing her nonchalant demeanor, Mr. Ban Shan scolded her gently, “Insensitive girl! You sleep peacefully despite possessing a treasure. You dare to bring a Northern Mongolian Princess into the mansion, Changsheng’s beloved daughter, do you have no brains?”