flstandardbreds Chapter 117 Soaking in a Hot Spring
Chapter 117 Soaking in a Hot Spring
Jia Hu and Jia Zhu also went to the door to greet their friends.
A chubby little dumpling, dressed in a royal blue outfit and covered with a red cloak, rolled in like a ball. Upon seeing Jia Hu and Jia Zhu, it excitedly scurried away and ran even faster.
Jia Hu and Jia Zhu went to greet them, and the three of them hugged each other and jumped around.
Jia Daishan found it amusing. Is that all there is to it? It's only been a few days since we last met.
But when you're with your friends every day, it feels like a long time has passed since you last saw them, and since there's still only Jia Zhen, the young master, in the mansion, you miss them even more.
"You little rascal, what are you doing running around like this!"
Jia Daihua and Jia Jing also smiled and entered the courtyard.
Jia Daishan went to greet them, and they exchanged pleasantries.
Jia Daihua laughed and said:
“That brat got excited as soon as I told him this morning that Hu’er had invited him to the hot springs. He didn’t even eat breakfast and just wanted to come over. He’s so noisy. His father is no good either; he can’t even control his son.”
Jia Jing smiled but didn't say anything. Fine, it's all his fault. It was clearly his father who was pestered and had no choice but to spoil his grandson, which led him to agree to come over for breakfast.
Jia Daishan could tell at a glance, and joked:
"These fathers aren't very good."
Jia Daihua glared at his younger brother, as if to say, "Does he think I can't understand?"
Jia Daishan laughed heartily.
"Brother, let's eat first, then we'll go soak in hot spring water."
Jia Daihua glanced at his younger brother and said to the three younger ones:
"Alright, alright, stop jumping! Are you going to jump your way out?"
Even Jia Jing secretly laughed, but he dared not let his father find out.
After a lively breakfast, Jia Hu suddenly realized that his home, which used to be so quiet and secluded, was now much more like an ordinary family's home when it was just his own family members. There were fewer rules, and everyone was much closer to each other.
After finishing the meal, Jia Hu felt a little embarrassed and told Zhang that he would bring his mother along next time.
Zhang stroked her son's hair, smiled gently, and told him to go and have fun, and that they could go together again later.
Jia Zhu ran over to Yuan Chun, who was not yet a month old, and proudly boasted that she was going out to play and that her younger sister should stay home and behave. This made Wang Shi laugh uncontrollably.
Once everyone was ready, they didn't need to pack too much; they quietly left the city and headed to the hot spring resort.
Once outside the city, Jia Hu encountered a sweet dilemma. Forgive him for not having any assets before; this was the first time he had faced such a problem: too many estates, and he didn't know which one to visit.
Jia She immediately said that since it was his son's first time soaking in a hot spring, he should of course go to the estate he had given him. Jia Hu nodded in agreement. Anyway, they were all his own estates, and he had never been to any of them before. He set a small goal: to soak in all of them within a year.
After traveling for a while outside the city, the carriage arrived. This area is not only close to the capital, but also has natural hot springs, so it is full of estates. Those who own hot spring estates here are all prominent figures. Jia She is quite proud of this. Giving this estate to Hu'er will make him look good.
Jia Hu came down and looked curiously at the exquisite gate in front of him. He asked with some curiosity, "Father, where is the estate that the Crown Prince gave us? Is it far from here?"
Jia She had a slight toothache, and gritting his teeth, he pointed to the foot of the mountain not far away and said:
"over there."
Jia Hu looked at the vast expanse of houses over there, but couldn't make them out clearly.
"There are so many houses there, where is it?"
Jia She gave up and said, "That area, there are two large estates there."
Jia Hu was so surprised that he opened his mouth wide and looked at the large cluster of houses at the foot of the mountain. "Really? This Crown Prince godfather is quite generous!"
Jia She decided to stop thinking about the Crown Prince in his heart. This Crown Prince was barely acceptable. He was generous to Hu'er, so he was smart enough. Humph!
Seeing this, Jia Hu decided not to upset his father and smiled:
"I really like this estate; it's so beautiful."
Jia She immediately perked up and began to show off.
"This was left to me by your great-great-grandmother. This is a place that so many people in the capital can't get their hands on. This is the center of the city. You can't buy it now no matter how much money you have."
As soon as Jia Daishan got out of the carriage, he heard Jia She boasting and said irritably:
"This estate belongs to Hu'er now, what are you showing off for!"
Jia She was indignant but cowardly; it was truly his own father who always made him lose face in front of his son.
Because the three children were too noisy on the road, they were separated. Jia She and Jia Hu rode in the first carriage, Jia Daishan and Jia Daihua rode in the second, Jia Zheng rode with Jia Zhu, and Jia Zhen rode with his father Jia Jing. They all arrived and got off the carriage.
Jia Zhu and Jia Zhen have already started having fun. The steward of the estate received the news last night and began cleaning and preparing overnight. He is now respectfully waiting at the door with his men.
Upon seeing their masters arrive, they quickly stepped forward to greet them and bow, then led them inside.
Once inside the room, the steward asked, "Masters, would you like to rest first, or would you like to soak in the hot spring? Everything is prepared."
The group decided to go for a soak in the hot springs first. The estate has both indoor and outdoor hot springs. The weather was nice today, and since it was nearing noon and the temperature wasn't too low, they decided to go for the outdoor one.
The person in charge sent someone to make the arrangements, and then led the masters over.
This village is truly something to boast about. Every step along the way reveals a new scene, with flowers, trees, and rocks arranged in a harmonious and orderly fashion. Everyone unconsciously slows down and begins to appreciate it.
Seeing the flowers and plants still in bloom, Jia Hu asked in surprise, "In that weather, there are still flowers blooming."
The person in charge replied with some pride:
"Young master, it's because of the hot springs that the flowers can bloom here, which makes it warm."
Jia Hu then realized that the further he walked, the warmer it felt, meaning he was almost there.
Seeing that the young master was satisfied, the steward wanted to show off, so he said again:
"Thanks to the hot springs, the estate also grows various vegetables, and each harvest is delivered to your residence."
Jia Hu:
"very good."
As Jia Hu thought about it, his eyes suddenly lit up. He was in the Jia family mansion and had no shortage of fresh food, but in ancient times, vegetables were extremely precious in winter.
Now that we have glass, let's build a glass house. As the provider of the recipe, if I need glass, I think the Emperor won't be stingy and will ask me for money.
Upon arriving at the hot spring, there are two pools, one large and one small, side by side. Steam rises from the hot spring, creating a misty atmosphere. Although it is said to be open-air, the surrounding area, apart from the entrance, consists of artificial hills of varying heights, with semi-sheltered canopies on top, ensuring absolute privacy and safety.
The steward then arranged for someone to take the masters to change into their bath clothes. After everyone had changed, Jia Daishan instructed the servants to wait outside. The servants brought fruit, snacks, and various drinks before leaving.
Jia Hu tentatively dipped his foot into the pool. Jia Zhen, who had changed his clothes, happily came over and pulled Jia Hu aside, saying:
"Brother, your estate is not only beautiful, but you can also enjoy hot springs. That's amazing!"