Chapter 73 Blessed (Three in One)
“I can’t.”
Youshi was afraid that if she agreed, her mother-in-law would completely abandon her. "Mother, listen, Rong'er is studying outside."
Jia Rong was reciting the Three Character Classic aloud.
He couldn't recite the rest.
His whole mind was occupied by his grandmother and father, and only the simplest Three Character Classic could be recited fluently.
"He grew up with you, how can I replace him?"
Youshi said, "And Master, if you leave, he will definitely hate his sister."
By the way, daughter.
Shen Ning placed her hand on her belly, and the baby inside was still moving.
"He won't take care of her, and will also restrict Rong Ge'er and me from taking care of her. He might even take her to the West Mansion and ask the old lady to raise her just to avoid seeing her."
Yu knew what her mother-in-law feared the most. "But the old lady is old and no longer has the energy she used to have. Although she said she was raising her, it was actually Second Aunt who was raising her. Second Aunt and you don't have a good relationship, how can she raise her? Can you bear to let your sister grow up without anyone to rely on?"
Shen Ning: “…”
Yu's words confirm Xichun's fate in the Dream of the Red Chamber.
How could she allow her daughter, whom she treated like a treasure and protected in her belly, to go down that path again?
Shen Ning was so angry that she used more strength.
The two accompanying female doctors quickly took out the needles and said, "Madam, don't be in a hurry to use force. Let's take it slow so that the child can also take it slow." Now both of them were not strong enough, and they couldn't give birth even if they tried together. It would be better for them to rest for a while and accumulate strength.
Unlike the nobles in the palace, they have to take risks with their own lives and those of their families when doing these things, but here, they only need to do what they are supposed to do.
The two people came up with the best solution, using silver needles to make both adults and children calm down and take a break.
"you……"
"They are female doctors sent by the Queen."
Youshi didn't expect the Queen to be so nice. She had been married into the Ningguo Mansion for several years and she really didn't know how the Queen knew her mother-in-law.
In recent years, my mother-in-law and father-in-law have been living in a separate courtyard outside the Taoist temple. Even when they come back during the New Year holidays, they can only stay for a few days.
Never saw anyone, and no one came to see them.
I didn’t expect that at this critical moment, the Queen would actually send a female doctor.
This is a timely help! Youshi was very grateful, "Mother, you will definitely give birth to my sister safely."
A female doctor sent by the Queen? Shen Ning's mind was a little confused, but she soon lost the energy to think about it. The silver needle took effect, and her body felt deeply tired, and her breathing became long.
Po Zhong carefully checked her stomach and confirmed that there was no major problem before asking in a low voice, "About how long?"
"About half a quarter to a quarter of an hour."
That's good.
Everyone here breathed a sigh of relief. The people next door, Xing and Wang, who had difficulty walking, looked very strange.
The queen sent a female doctor over overnight.
Why is that?
My sister-in-law didn't even have an imperial decree.
Everything was fine, why would the Queen send a female doctor over?
Or did they have a previous relationship?
But I haven’t heard of it!
As the least favored prince and princess, they were rarely invited to various banquets outside.
It can be said that before the current emperor was struck by the throne, he had few acquaintances with the ministers. The queen was the daughter of a minor official, and although she was lucky enough to marry a prince, few people in the royal family looked up to her.
The two of them have always lived behind closed doors.
now……
Mrs. Wang's joy was crushed by He Yuanzheng and the two female doctors.
Jia Zhen was seriously injured, and Manager Chen said there was little hope, but then Director He arrived.
Up to now, Jia Zhen's side has been quiet, without any sound, and it is obvious that everything is safe now.
Here at Shen's...
She originally thought she could watch her die in struggle and grief, but the queen actually sent a female doctor over again.
Huh~ why is this?
Didn't the Emperor and the Retired Emperor particularly dislike the Ningguo Mansion? The title passed on to her eldest uncle by her father-in-law was a first-class general, but since neither the Emperor nor the Retired Emperor liked her eldest brother, her uncle in charge of the Beijing Camp bypassed him and passed it directly to Jia Zhen. Logically, he should have been a first-class general, but in the end he was only a third-class Weilie general.
They were so heartless back then, why are they like this now? Could it be because the treasury is short of silver?
Neither Shen nor Jia Zhen had ever done anything great. The only great thing they had done was to pay the emperor the silver owed to the national treasury.
But the debt owed by the treasury was repaid by both mansions, so how could it only take care of Ningguo Mansion? Wang was upset and walked back and forth in the room.
Xing sat there without saying a word.
She was somewhat happy about this.
My eldest sister-in-law is a nice person, unlike Wang who is so sinister.
She hoped she would have a safe birth.
There is also Jia Zhen. Jia Zhen has a good relationship with their master. The master must be waiting outside the yard for safety.
No matter why the emperor and the empress are taking care of this side again, it would be a great joy if Jia Zhen and his elder sister-in-law could really survive.
Xing chanted "Amitabha" a few more times.
Qingping, who was guarding outside the house, couldn't help but look at Mrs. Xing again.
At this moment, she truly felt that Mrs. Xing was better than Mrs. Wang.
The reason why I thought Mrs. Wang was good at first must be because she was too young and was deceived by appearances.
Qingping clasped her hands together and chanted "Amitabha" a few more times.
Other people can give birth for three days and three nights, but their wives are too old and really can’t bear it.
God bless, may the sun rise at the latest!
Most of the people in the courtyard were praying, while Jia She sat outside the courtyard silently, paying respect to his elder brother on his behalf.
It was just like when he respected his elder brother and sat with him in silence.
They had never done anything to harm the world, so why did they have to endure such a difficult night? Not far away, Jiao Da sat directly under the window of the study.
The old man didn't dare to miss any sound inside. If anything was wrong, he would immediately call Manager Chen.
Fortunately, the old man is safe and sound until now.
Jiao Da didn't dare to relax, as he didn't know what was happening to his wife inside.
However, although the process was a bit risky, there were still some results.
At least He Yuanzheng really came, and the queen also sent a female doctor.
He doesn't know what will happen to his uncle in the future, but as long as he has the ability to pass the exam, he will definitely not be suppressed again.
Is their family over for now? "Jiao Da!"
Jia She suddenly called him, "You are old, go get some sleep. Tomorrow the Wucheng Bingmasi and Shuntianfu should have news, and you will have to take people to watch over it then."
"..." Jiao Da glanced at him and said, "During the war, it was common for me to not sleep for three days and three nights. Don't worry, Master!"
Considering that this master helped the mansion find the mastermind behind the deaths of the Chen and Wang families, he didn't even tell you that when Master Jiao had been on the battlefield for three days and three nights without sleeping, you, the master, were still groping for help.
Jiao Da thought that his tone was very tactful and that he would not delay anything, but Jia She listened...
He smacked his lips and said nothing.
You deserve to be disliked, old man.
He clearly meant well, but this old man kept talking about his achievements.
Humph~ Fortunately, there is no such living ancestor in Rongguo Mansion, otherwise, he would have no idea how badly he would be bullied.
Jia She no longer cared about Jiao Da and waved to Jia Rong, who was standing in the middle of the yard and reciting the Three Character Classic incorrectly.
"Uncle!"
Jia Rong was very grateful to this uncle.
When their family was in the most difficult time, it was the uncle who stepped forward.
"Be good, don't carry me on your back. Your father is fine, and your grandmother will be fine too!"
The children's voices were hoarse.
Jia She still felt sorry for Jia Rong, "If they get better tomorrow, but you get sick, won't that make them worry again?"
“…They’re not well yet!”
Jia Rong was too scared, but he still held himself together and didn't dare to let himself cry.
He really wished his father would get up and beat him, and he really wished his grandmother would scold him.
He could recite the Three Character Classic fluently, but his grandmother didn't say a word.
Jia Rong knew that his grandmother could not care about him as she still had one foot in the underworld.
"Uncle, I just need some tea. Look, I'm wearing thick clothes."
With his father and grandmother like this, he didn't dare let himself get sick.
If he gets sick again, what will happen to his family? He still has to support his aunt.
My grandmother once said that if she were not around, he would have to take good care of my aunt, save up a dowry for her, support her, and not let anyone bully her.
"My grandmother likes to hear me recite, and I want to recite to her."
He bowed, went back to the courtyard, and continued to recite his messy Three Character Classic.
Jia She was convinced.
This kid is just like Brother Jing, once he's determined to do something, no one can dissuade him! He sighed, and was about to find a better position on the chair to look at the moon, when the crowd over there started to get busy again.
Shen Ning woke up.
She ate a brown sugar egg while listening to "If a child does not learn, it is not suitable. If a child does not learn, he will not know the meaning of morality. If jade is not carved, it will not become a tool. If a person does not learn, what is the use of old age." The pain began.
Ahhh, there was no time to correct Jia Rong’s words “If you don’t learn when you are young, you will know what right you are when you grow old, and if you don’t learn, you won’t know what is right”, and she was already struggling for her life again.
The intermittent cries of pain frightened Jia Rong so much that his face turned pale, and he recited even more confusedly.
Everything comes to mind, just memorize whichever is convenient.
I just expect my grandmother to scold me for reciting it wrong.
He didn't dare let his grandmother be too worried, because if she was, she might pass away like his mother.
He couldn't reassure her, he was still a child.
He also wants her to take care of him.
How can I support my aunt? Jia Rong walked to the window unconsciously. The sky was dark and the sky was gradually fading from deep blue. The candle in the lantern gradually went out, but he was not aware of it. He just recited his book and prayed that his aunt would be a little more obedient, and even if she made trouble for him in the future, she would not make trouble for her grandmother.
He promised her little by little, from carrying her to climb trees, to fishing in the river, to doing her homework, teaching her to write poems, and taking the beatings for her...
The sky was bright and the sun was shining on us, but the stubborn little aunt still refused to come out.
Jia Rong couldn't support himself anymore, so he knelt down and begged. While reciting the book, he began to promise her a hairpin today, a snack tomorrow, beautiful deerskin boots the day after tomorrow, and that the day after tomorrow he would carry her shopping and eat candied haws...
"The imperial edict has arrived!"
I understood each of the three words, but when they were put together...
Jia Rong turned around suddenly.
He looked particularly pitiful after staying up all night.
Eunuch Liu came in person to deliver the imperial edict early in the morning. Seeing the pitiful look on the child's face, he nodded lovingly and said, "Little brother, please accept the imperial edict for your grandmother!"
Jia Rong hurriedly knelt down, and Jia She, Xing Shi and others also came over and knelt down.
"The Emperor, by the Will of Heaven, proclaims..."
After a lot of flattering words, Shen Ning was praised for her contribution in donating money to the disaster area in Kaifeng Prefecture, the gratitude of the people, and her being an example of women's virtue. The emperor didn't even mention Datong and the money she donated to the capital.
If we really want to talk about these two things, if we run out of money in the future, will we have to sell our land to make donations? Emperor Xiaomu is not the kind of person who will pull out a sheep to death.
The two generations of Dukes of Ningguo Mansion were both pillars of the country.
The retired emperor reminisced about the past with Emperor Xiaomu yesterday for a long time. Although he considered himself the elder and was angry at Jia Jing's arrogance, he had no ill feelings towards Shen Ning.
He had seen Shen many times in palace banquets before. Shen was bright and cheerful, a rare beauty among all the young people. He even regretted not introducing her to his son.
Originally, the man's mistake implicated the woman, and the woman was pitiful enough. However, she stayed with the man, but Jia Jing saw through the world and didn't want her anymore.
Poor her, she still has to bear a child for him.
Some time ago, the emperor heard many people telling jokes about Jia Jing, saying that he was stripped naked by Shen, but he did not laugh, but only sighed.
However, others did not believe that Jia Jing had seen through the world, but after hearing Shen Ning's reaction, the emperor began to believe it a little.
Once a person who is too smart becomes addicted to something, it is difficult for him to get out of it.
Taoism was founded by Lao Tzu, so it is normal for Jia Jing to be fascinated by it.
Now as an elder, it is only natural for him to let the emperor's son look after the Shen family for the sake of two generations of dukes.
With his father's consent, Emperor Xiaomu simply bypassed Jia Jing and awarded Shen Ning the first-rank imperial edict that she originally deserved for her merits, followed by a host of internal rewards.
In short, if these things are not given to Shen, his father will give them to other people.
Rather than letting his father give the rewards to those who are irrelevant or even hostile, he would rather give more to the Shen family.
At least, he was happy to give it to her as a reward.
Wang, kneeling on the ground, looked at the many exquisite ornaments held by the eunuchs and palace maids, even the longevity locks and jade ruyi for children were given to her. Her heart was filled with...
Her eyes turned red with envy.
At this moment, a baby crying was heard from the inner room. The voice was bright and one could tell that the baby was in good health.
"It's born."
Po Zhong was so happy that she announced the good news loudly, "A girl was born."
Although the process was difficult, fortunately everything went smoothly.
When Eunuch Liu heard the joyful voices inside, he couldn't help but laugh. The little girl really knew how to choose the right time to come.
Just as he had finished announcing his decree and giving out the treasures bestowed by the emperor, she came.
"It's a blessing. This way, we can report to the emperor when we return."
"Thank you for your kind words, father-in-law! You have worked hard!"
When they came in, Youshi ordered the housekeeper to prepare a red envelope.
Now that I am happy, besides giving the biggest and best to Eunuch Liu, I also didn’t forget to give anyone else.
She gave it to him, and Jia She also put something in Liu Gonggong's hand on behalf of his eldest nephew Jia Zhen, who was sleeping peacefully and had not woken up yet, and said, "When you are free someday, you must come over to drink a glass of wedding wine."
"Thank you, Grandpa Liu!"
Jia Rong was young, but he still had an impression of this eunuch Liu. When he went to pay back the silver owed to the treasury, this eunuch Liu gave him a box of white jade paste and said, "When my aunt is one month old, you must come over for a drink."
"Hahaha, I'll definitely do it when I have time."
Eunuch Liu agreed.
He is still very optimistic about Jia Rong.
As long as the child doesn't grow up badly, the emperor will take care of him if possible, considering that he went to repay the treasury with injuries.
He left with his men in a grand manner. Shen Ning, who was extremely exhausted from giving birth to the child, had no time to rejoice over the new first-rank imperial edict. She only stayed close to the baby for a moment before being pricked with a few needles and falling asleep.
"Mrs. Shen is old after all, so she should focus on recovering her vitality now."
Some women are so happy after giving birth that they cannot fall asleep for a while, which is also a loss of their vitality.
The two female doctors knew that the emperor and the empress valued this lady and hoped that she was well. They certainly didn't want her to do anything harmful to her health because of the imperial edict.
It's a great achievement for them to take good care of her.
"Yes, yes, you two are really thoughtful."
Thanks to their help, Mrs. Shen was able to give birth safely. Midwife Zhong loved them so much.
Who could have imagined that there would be such a change in just one night?
Yesterday was sad and miserable, today is full of joy.
Madam Shen gave birth to a daughter safely and also received a new imperial decree, so all those who served her were considered to have achieved their goals.
The Ningguo Mansion was in a festive mood, having swept away the decadence of the past few years. However, people in the capital were still somewhat uncomfortable with the upheaval of this night.
Yesterday, they were prepared for the destruction of Ningguo Mansion, but today everything changed?
Lady Jia, who didn't want to come here for fear of being infected with bad luck, finally came over with her crutches.
Although Jia Jing has not returned and Jia Zhen is still ill, Shen has been awarded the first-rank imperial edict. It is obvious that the Jia family has won the emperor's favor.
Grandmother Jia only regretted that their Rongguo Mansion had not received any reward at all.
But the old lady was also very glad that her eldest son, who had always been unreliable, had been here yesterday.
In this way, when Jia Zhen and Shen wake up, they will always think more about the good things about their eldest son.
The old lady was halfway there when she remembered her youngest son and hurriedly asked her maid to call him over.
It's taken so long to heal this injury, it's time to come out and meet people.
"Madam, my sister-in-law had a difficult birth, and Zhen'er has had an accident again." When everyone was praising the baby, Wang said, "You are the most blessed person in this mansion. Do you think we should tell my sister-in-law and take her home to raise her for a while?"
Grandmother Jia: “…”
Youshi: “…”
People around: “…”
Everyone's smiles were a little stiff.
"This is my little aunt."
Jia Rong was so excited that he didn't want to go back to rest. When he heard what Wang said, he almost exploded. "Yesterday, my aunt was not born and my father was attacked. Today, she was born. The emperor not only gave my grandmother an imperial decree, but also gave her so many things. My father also had a good night. My aunt was born with blessings."
No one can take her away.
"My grandmother is not in good health and my father has not recovered yet, so she should be at home."
“Yes, yes, yes.”
Youshi hurriedly asked, "Second Aunt, you didn't get enough rest yesterday, did you?" She looked at Wang, smiling but fierce in her eyes, "Why don't you go back and have some rest first!"
If you can't stand seeing others doing well, just get out of here! "...Not only did your second aunt not get a good rest, but you guys did too."
Grandmother Jia was about to cry because of her second daughter-in-law's stupidity.
But she had to help with the painting now. "We have been busy all day and night, it's time to take a break." She patted You's hand and said, "Let's go back first, you can take a good rest, and we'll come back tomorrow."
Shen will sleep until at least night.
They should go together! "That's what the old lady said."
Wang Xifeng also hurriedly said, "We are all family, so let's not come here for those empty things. Sister-in-law, you should have a good rest. When Auntie and Brother Zhen are better tomorrow, we will come to see them again."
My aunt didn't know what was going on either.
Good words change in her mouth.
Wang Xifeng was also helpless.
Jia Lian was not at home, and the house... seemed different from what she had seen before.
Wang Xifeng has become much more cautious in what she says and does during this period.
"That's right!"
The old lady was very satisfied with her granddaughter-in-law. She stood up and said, "Your uncle She is still there to take care of things. When Zhen'er wakes up, tell him not to worry. The bastard will definitely be found out. It's important for him to recover from his injuries now.
As for your mother-in-law, if there is anything you don’t need in the mansion, just ask us. If we don’t have it, ask your uncle to look for it outside. Don’t be polite.”
"Don't worry, old lady. I won't be polite."
Yushi agreed with a smile.
"Brother Rong, good boy." The old lady could hear his dissatisfaction with Wang, so she had to comfort him. "You worked hard yesterday, don't worry, no one will snatch your aunt away. Just go to bed and wake up, and your grandmother and father will be fine."
This child used to look like a cat avoiding mice.
Now it's very different.
The old lady suppressed the inquiry in her eyes and said lovingly, "Be good and listen. Now is the time for you to grow up. Taking good care of yourself is the greatest filial piety to your grandmother and father."
"Well, I listen to the old lady."
Now that they were all gone, he could indeed sleep.
Jia Rong went to see them off in person.
It was not until he saw them pass the side gate of Huifang Garden that he ordered all the doors to be closed. For the whole day, no one was allowed to enter or leave without his or his mother's permission.
Speaking of which, the dwarf Xie Zhenghu has not been found yet.
The safety of the mansion is still the top priority.
"By the way, where's Grandpa Jiao?"
Jia Rong looks for Jiao Da.
The servant replied, "I just saw it. Grandpa Jiao seemed to have gone to the ancestral hall."
Ancestral hall? Today's event should indeed be reported to the ancestors as a good news.
Jia Rong strode towards the ancestral hall.
At this time, Jiao Da in the ancestral hall looked at the tablets of two generations of Ningguo Dukes, seeming to be crying and laughing.
He made the right bet.
My wife guessed right too.
The two dukes were so powerful, and the master was so powerful, that the Jia family was feared by the people above them.
If I had known this would happen, I should have played the victim earlier.
If the master had done it earlier, he wouldn't have ended up like this, right?
After Jiao Da finished burning incense, he poured wine again, "Old Master, Jiao Da said at the beginning that I am a dog of Ningguo Mansion, and I will definitely take care of this family for you."
Although Mr. Zhen and his wife suffered, the Jia family's biggest crisis was over.
When Jia Rong came over, he was still chattering there and seemed to have drunk quite a bit of wine.
"Help Grandpa Jiao go back and have a good rest!"
After instructing the servant, Jia Rong burned incense to his ancestors, "My little aunt is born. Ancestors, please bless her to be beautiful!"
Too ugly.
He doesn't even know how people can praise him so much.
Jia Rong was very worried. "Grandmother may not have seen what my aunt looks like. If she had, she would definitely cry."
Their family needs to find a few little boys to raise.
Let them play only with their aunt.
"And my dad, when he sees my aunt, he will definitely brag about how good-looking he is."
His father had always been worried that his grandmother would be partial to the second son like the old lady in the West Mansion. Now, with the look of his aunt, the more partial his grandmother is to her, the more he would show off.
My grandmother has that kind of temper. If she gets really angry, she will definitely beat him.
"If it really doesn't work, let me be uglier!"
Jia Rong knelt on the futon and begged his ancestors, "I will have more children in the future, so that they can share some of their beauty with my aunt."
How worrying! "Or..."
He looked at the ancestral tablets one by one and said, "Should I think of a way to prove that my aunt was born blessed?"
No matter how ugly your child is, you have to protect him! 6,000-word chapter asking for votes (end of this chapter)
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
