Chapter 3: Beginning of Spring

Ji Liao did not stop him; even without using Ji Shan to pick the vegetables, he could easily select the dishes he liked. However, whether it was the former Ji Liao or the current Ji Liao, he understood that he had to make this old man do something for him in order for the old man to feel at ease

Li Jing was recognized as the Medical Sage forty years ago, the most skilled physician in the Imperial Medical Institute. Later, he resigned from his official position and traveled the world, reportedly intending to compile a medical classic unprecedented in history. Since then, his footsteps have traversed famous mountains and rivers, during which he encountered difficulties on one occasion, and it was Li Jing's life that was saved by the father of Ji Shan.

Ji Shan is a highly knowledgeable individual who passed the provincial examination at the age of sixteen. Many believed he could succeed in the imperial examination, yet he never participated in it throughout his life. This was solely because he was destined to inherit the family estate of Sijishanzhuang, making a career in officialdom not his primary choice. Holding the title of a provincial graduate was already sufficient for him to interact with the local government.

And Ji Liao naturally would not move his chopsticks first, smilingly asking, "What are you looking at me for, Father"

Of course, Ji Shan was not aware of his son's thoughts; he only felt a pang of sorrow for his son's strict self-requirements. He would prefer Ji Liao to live more freely and easily, rather than carrying a burden in his heart.

Ji Liao did not display the same expression of disappointment as Ji Shan had when he was contemplating the Ji Shan Conjecture. In fact, Ji Shan could never have imagined that the person he was searching for, the successor of the Medical Sage, was none other than Ji Liao's subordinate, the one known as "Beginning of Spring," who is the foremost among the Twenty-Four Solar Terms.

However, Ji Shan was unaware that Ji Liao had already exchanged his soul for another, and this new soul was even more powerful than his original son's soul, possessing keen sensitivity and naturally responding to his gaze, thus making this not a very laborious task

Ji Shan did not know how Ji Liao discovered this point, but he understood that since it had been discovered, it could not be hidden any longer, and he had no choice but to reveal everything.

It turns out that he returned to the mountains from the capital this time because he received news that a disciple of the imperial physician Li Jing from the previous emperor's reign had reportedly appeared in the capital, and he hoped to find this person

To be precise, this feeling instead gave him a different kind of sensation

In the end, Jiliao asked a surprising question to Jishan, saying: "Was father not very successful on this trip?"

After a period of not seeing Ji Liao, Ji Shan keenly noticed that his son had undergone some subtle changes, though he could not articulate what they were.

Therefore, although I have possessed this blind body, everything else is quite good, and even my luck is not bad

The prosperity of the Four Seasons Villa has lasted for over a century, yet the stature of its successive owners has not been particularly grand.

But he could not persuade him, for no one knows a son better than his father, and he is aware of how proud and aloof his son is

The original Ji Liao was filial, but the current Ji Liao is not bad either

He does not follow the custom of greeting Ji Shan as a typical wealthy family would, because Ji Shan specifically requested him not to do so

He is a person who greatly enjoys the feeling of emotions blossoming within. However, it cannot be said that he is a soft person, as he presents a different demeanor when he is engaged in work, being highly focused and unaffected by emotions

In fact, although the original Ji Liao initially relied on breathing, heartbeat, and movements to assess the actions of the person opposite, later on, the original Ji Liao was also able to perform the same tasks as the current Ji Liao

The more he behaves this way, presenting himself to others in a different manner while traversing the world, the harder it becomes to discern that he is the young master of the Four Seasons Villa

At that time, Ji Shan firmly believed that Li Jing was the best doctor in the world. Later, when Ji Liao became blind, Ji Shan was the first to think of Li Jing. Regrettably, even with the influence of the Four Seasons Mountain Villa, he could not find this long-retired medical sage.

If someone else were to say this, it would be quite normal, but a normal person has eyes, whereas Ji Liao cannot see. Therefore, it is truly difficult for him to notice the gaze of others.

Spring signifies warm winds and sunny days, the songs of birds and the fragrance of flowers; it also represents the growth of all living things. When Ji Liao found this person, he decided to make her the foremost among the twenty-four solar terms. Even if she is not the most skilled in the organization.

He continued to discuss some classical literature with his son, and the well-prepared Ji Liao naturally responded fluently

Although the beginning of spring has inherited the medical skills of the Sage of Medicine, it cannot restore the original season's desolation to its former brightness

Thus, there are some good girls in the world who will always fall in love with bad men

Ji Shan, of course, could not comprehend so much. He tried to speak in an extremely calm tone, gently saying: "My son has recently lost weight"

This is not something that surprises Ji Liao at the moment; he understands that the original owner of the body indeed possesses great charm. Moreover, his blindness will inevitably evoke a sense of pity in girls.

Quietly waiting for Ji Shan to add the vegetables to the bowl, Ji Liao only then began to move his chopsticks. His eating movements are also refined through countless repetitions, extremely elegant. Even if he cannot see it himself, outsiders can only find it pleasing to the eye

Ji Liao felt that he was quite fortunate

Thanks to his experience as a top student, combined with inheriting most of Ji Liao's original memories, otherwise Ji Liao would have truly struggled to get through this challenge. Moreover, having this half-month buffer time is even more advantageous for him

Unlike Ji Shan's elegance and gentleness, Ji Liao is extremely strict with himself. Even in walking, he adheres to an extreme level of regularity, with every step, movement, breath, and distance showing no discernible difference.

If a normal human were to traverse into Ji Liao's body, they would certainly be very apprehensive about it. However, Ji Liao is different; he initially was a blade of grass, cultivating a selfless disposition, and thus does not care much about it.

It is as if two different individuals achieve a certain harmonious unity at this moment. Ji Liao enjoys the delicious dishes, as if he resonates with the original Ji Liao on a soulful level

Ji Shan nodded, as usual, serving vegetables for Ji Liao.

She is also the only one who knows the identity of Ji Liao among the twenty-four solar terms, and the reason why the original Ji Liao was willing to trust her is simply because she has already become the woman of the original Ji Liao

As long as he can still be a person, he will feel a sense of satisfaction

A meal quickly came to an end, as the servants skillfully cleared the dishes, while the father and son went directly to the study

A servant had already taken a damp towel to hand to Ji Liao to wipe his hands, and only then did Ji Liao take his seat

There was once a glimmer of hope, but it has now vanished. Even though Ji Shan is very cultivated, he cannot remain calm.

Ji Shan inherited the temperament of the previous estate owner, and he is not a harsh person. Moreover, his only son, Ji Liao, is blind, which makes him even more gentle in his demeanor. However, this time he returned without the gentle smile that he usually wore on his face.

Later, Ji Shan's father suffered severe injuries, and the best doctors of the Four Seasons Mountain Villa all declared there was no hope. At that moment, Li Jing suddenly appeared and, within just one night, managed to save Ji Shan's father, who then lived for several more years before passing away.

The current season is not bad, so he received a reminder from Jishan, and upon thinking about this matter, he suddenly felt a bit of a headache

Ji Liao Dao: "Is that so? I don't feel much about it. My father has returned from a long journey and must be tired. Let's have a meal first"

This time, upon receiving the clue about Li Jing's successor entering the world, Ji Shan hurried over without pause, yet he still arrived a step too late and was unable to find that person

At that time, Ji Shan was truly on the verge of tears, because what ordinary people could achieve effortlessly required Ji Liao to put in a great deal of effort just to appear similar to them

Due to a prolonged existence in darkness, his resilient willpower has elevated his soul

Ji Shan once couldn't help but ask Ji Liao how he accomplished this. At that time, Ji Liao simply replied, "I determine it through breathing, heartbeat, and some movements"

Outside, a rhythmic sound of footsteps approached, resembling the sound of pearls falling on jade, crisp and clear. Ji Shan quickly composed himself, knowing that Ji Liao had arrived