Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 1499 - 1321 Xiao’ai, Dabao, Xiaobei

Chapter 1499: Chapter 1321 Xiao’ai, Dabao, Xiaobei

After rejecting Pang Yanyan, Tian Xiaobei felt relieved for half a day, but then guilt soon set in.

He had just refused her, would she harbor resentment in her heart? Without her, how would he maintain his ties with the sons of nobility?

He became increasingly nervous, had wanted to focus on his studies, but after that day, he couldn’t even concentrate on his books.

Fortunately, Imperial Physician Wen had not given up on him and told him to prepare, as he planned to take him and another student to see a patient, a rising star in the Capital City.

On the way there, Imperial Physician Wen couldn’t help but praise the newcomer, "This Zhongcheng is truly a rare talent. From a young age, he loved reading and never left his books aside. At a tender age, he became a Shilang. He hasn’t been in the capital for many years, but has already won the Emperor’s favor. He’s practically a celebrity in the Imperial City. As for his stories, they could fill days and nights of talking. The most classic tale is said to be from his childhood in his village when a friend accidentally fell into a water jar. The other children were at a loss, but he calmly picked up a stone and shattered the jar. Now that story..."

As soon as Imperial Physician Wen finished, another student who had come along couldn’t help but interject, "Could it be Sima Guang? A few days ago, in the Tea House, I also heard people discussing this minister. It is said that he comes from Fujun and went to study in the Provincial City when he was just over ten years old."

"Exactly, Minister Sima is known for his integrity, his respect for the wise and the humble, his filial piety towards his parents, and most impressively, his kindness to his wife. It’s said that his wife has not yet borne him any children, which she feels guilty about. She has urged him to take a concubine, but he refuses. Once, his wife purposefully brought a Persian beauty to his bed, but he wouldn’t even glance her way, and he even reprimanded his wife. He never seeks the favor of the powerful or rich. His position today was reached step by step, steadily and assuredly; he’s highly respected."

Suddenly, Tian Xiaobei felt that Imperial Physician Wen bringing him along was suggestive, perhaps not wanting him to stray further from the right path.

They soon arrived at the Sima Residence.

After dismounting the carriage, Imperial Physician Wen led Tian Xiaobei and the rest inside.

Upon entering the Sima Residence, Tian Xiaobei felt a sense of modesty and purity. There was nothing flashy in the garden, just graceful bamboo, thick slate paths, and some roughly crafted stone benches, with the occasional glimpse of a busy servant.

Not like in Pang Yanyan’s house, where lanterns were hung everywhere and the servants’ clothes were fancier than ordinary people’s, with pavilions and jade ornaments, which were extremely lavish.

Yet Tian Xiaobei felt more at ease in the Sima Residence.

The three of them walked to the front hall and waited a while before a young man came out. Imperial Physician Wen bowed to him, "Greetings to Minister Sima."

Tian Xiaobei was surprised and bowed as well, thinking: Minister Sima is quite young, no more than thirty years old.

As expected, he must be the youngest minister in the Capital City.

And looking at his face, solemn yet tinted with gentleness, "Imperial Physician Wen, so as not to delay your time, let’s begin. However, will you be treating me, or will your students?"

Imperial Physician Wen chuckled, "Of course myself, it’s an honor that you allowed me to bring them. How could I let them treat you?"

Sima Guang then looked at Tian Xiaobei, and then at the other student, "In any case, it’s just a common cold. I don’t mind taking turns. Let’s see if the three of you have different opinions at the end?"