Lady Qi spat at Imperial Doctor Du: "You people, every one of you is more scheming than a sieve, I'm just worrying for nothing! I'm just telling you, if you really like this maid, establish the master-apprentice relationship as soon as possible. Otherwise, when this maid's husband becomes a Graduate in the future, and you try to take her as an apprentice, people might say behind your back that you're trying to ride on a hot stove!"
"Who dares say that? I, a dignified Imperial Physician, need to ride on the heat of a Graduate?" Imperial Doctor Du retorted, agitated.
Although an Imperial Doctor who retires to his hometown isn't as valuable as before, he hasn't fallen so far, right? Especially since his son is now the Director of the Imperial Medical Bureau.
He just wanted to return to his hometown to enjoy a few years of peace, without getting involved in any trouble, and he came back very low-key. Yet, to hear his wife say this, it was really heartbreaking.
