These words... really sound like they deserve a beating. Yu Jiao felt emotional. Gu Yun was lucky to be born in a marquis's mansion. Otherwise, with his arrogant and rude personality, he would have been beaten countless times.
Chen Zhiqing was a little embarrassed, and smiled awkwardly before saying, "Zhiqing didn't think it through."
Several people came to Chen's house. Chen Gensheng was standing in the courtyard. Seeing that Chen Zhiqing finally invited Yu Jiao over, he smiled and said, "Miss Yu, please come in."
Chen Zhiqing specifically introduced, "This is Mr. Gu."
Chen Gensheng hurriedly smiled and greeted her. Chen Rou came out from the main hall and said with a gentle smile, "Miss Yu, I'm still asking you to take care of my grandmother's illness."
Yu Jiao nodded slightly.
Chen Rou looked at Yu Qizhe. Not sure if it was because he had recovered from his illness or because she hadn't seen him for more than ten days, Chen Rou felt that Yu Qizhe's posture was much taller than before and he looked more handsome.
Her eyes were as bright as water, and she called out softly, "Fifth Brother."
Yu Qizhe didn't say anything, and Chen Rou couldn't help looking a little gloomy.
Chen Zhiqing introduced him, "Sister, this is Mr. Gu."
Chen Rou bowed and saluted, "Ah Rou greets Master Gu."
Because Chen Rou was indeed pretty, Gu Yun glanced at her and nodded lightly as a response.
Chen Zhiqing carefully observed Gu Yun's expression, and looking at his sister's soft face, an idea flashed through his mind.
Chen Gensheng led them to the old lady of the Chen family's room.
As soon as he entered the house, Gu Yun frowned and covered his mouth and nose. An unpleasant smell hit him in the face. Seeing puddles of black dirt on the ground, Gu Yun was very disgusted, but seeing that Yu Jiao looked calm, he forced himself not to say anything.
The old lady of the Chen family lying on the bed was completely a different person from the last time Yu Jiao saw her. She was so thin that only a bag of bones was left. She lay on the bed with her eyes closed, making trembling "ah" sounds and gasping for breath.
Chen Qin's eyes were red as she said softly, "My mother-in-law has been in a coma lately. She can't be woken up even if I call her. The blood she coughs up is thick and black. It's frightening to see."
Yu Jiao stood beside the bed and saw that Mrs. Chen's face was pale and bloodless, and her complexion was blue and black, which was obviously a sign of death. She still put her hand on Mrs. Chen's withered arm. Her pulse was weak and intermittent.
She withdrew her hand and wiped it with a handkerchief.
Chen Gensheng asked hurriedly, "How is my mother's health? Can she still be saved?"
Yu Jiao tucked the handkerchief into her sleeve and whispered, "Let's talk outside."
Chen Qin stayed in the house to take care of Old Mrs. Chen, and the rest of the Chen family followed her to the yard.
"The old lady is already terminally ill. She will probably die in the next three to five days. You'd better prepare for her funeral as soon as possible." Yu Jiao said bluntly.
Chen Gensheng couldn't accept it, and begged with red eyes, "Miss Yu, is there really no other way? Even if it can let my mother live a little longer, it would be good."
Yu Jiao shook her head. If the old lady Chen's cough could still be cured when she came to see the doctor last time, she could live at least another three or four years. If anyone was to blame, it was the Chen family themselves who did not seize the opportunity to see the doctor.
Some illnesses cannot be delayed.
Chen Gensheng staggered, no longer caring about losing his composure, and walked towards Old Lady Chen's room in tears, wanting to stay by his mother's bedside for a while longer while she was still alive.
Chen Zhiqing sighed, but he was not too sad. Old Mrs. Chen had been ill for so long, which had burdened the family, so her passing was not a bad thing.
But he was a little worried that if he passed the autumn examination, he would have to observe mourning for his old lady for two years, which would delay his spring examination next year. In this way, his future would be affected.
Chen Zhiqing sent Yu Jiao and the others out of the hospital with a worried look on his face, then turned back to the old lady's room.
Seeing his father sitting by the bed wiping his tears, Chen Zhiqing held back for a long time. When Chen Gensheng calmed down a little, he called him out.
"Father, if grandmother passes away, we should make preparations early." Chen Zhiqing said in a low voice.
"Shut up! Your grandmother is fine. How can you, an unfilial son, curse her like that!" Chen Gensheng cursed angrily with red eyes.
Chen Qin gave Chen Zhiqing a look and whispered, "Your father is sad, so don't say these things for now."
"Father, mother, I am very sad, but now that grandma is gone, we still have to live our lives. The autumn exam will be announced soon. If I pass, and grandma is gone now, I won't be able to take part in the spring exam next year." Chen Zhiqing bent his knees and knelt on the ground, with a sad expression on his face. "Please think about me, father and mother. The court follows the etiquette. If a candidate or official has a parent who dies, he must observe mourning for two years."
Chen Qinshi had not thought of this at first. Her son's future was of the utmost importance to her. She immediately said, "This...what should we do? There are still five or six months until the next spring examination. How can your grandmother hold on until then?"
Chen Gensheng also woke up from his grief. He sighed, "This is fate. Doesn't your grandmother want to live longer to see you bring honor to the family? She also wants to see Rou get married. This is fate."
Chen Zhiqing raised his head and said, "I have an idea. I hope you won't get angry when you hear it."
"Tell me what you want to hear first." Chen Gensheng thought he had thought of a way to help Old Lady Chen prolong her life.
"If grandma really passes away in the next few days, we should not hold a funeral. We can't have a funeral. We should wait for a few days. The results will be announced soon. If my son is not on the list, we can arrange grandma's funeral properly. If... if my son is on the list, father, please keep the news of grandma's death a secret for my son's future."
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