PFC Chapter 48 The Holy Healer Has Arrived
Chapter 48 The Holy Healer Has Arrived
As Madam Zhang was being helped by Shuxiang for a walk in the courtyard, a maid at the door said, "Madam, the Duke and Master are here."
Zhang was puzzled when her father-in-law arrived. She quickly went out to greet him, and Jia She rushed forward to help his wife when he saw her come out.
Zhang was a little embarrassed and wanted to bow.
Jia Daishan stopped him, saying:
"No need to worry about it. You and your sister-in-law are both pregnant. The Emperor has bestowed upon us a skilled nurse, granting her permission to stay in our household for a year."
Madam Zhang was overjoyed. So many women from various families were pregnant and wanted the palace's renowned physicians to examine them, but how many families could actually afford to hire one? Those physicians were specifically for treating empresses and princesses. Why would the Emperor suddenly bestow such a reward and allow her to stay in his household for a year? This was an immense favor.
After much thought, Zhang realized that it was her father-in-law who had saved her life, which was a blessing for her and her sister-in-law.
Zhang quickly said, "Thank you for the Emperor's grace, and thank you, Father."
The old woman arrived at Zhang's courtyard in a sedan chair. Jia Daishan came first to inform his daughter-in-law in advance.
Soon the nanny arrived, and Jia Daishan said:
"Thank you for your trouble, Granny."
Granny Zhao smiled and said, "No, no, this must be the eldest mistress."
Zhang and Granny Zhao went to their room, while Jia Daishan and Jia She waited in the living room.
The old woman first felt the belly, then took the pulse. Smiling, she asked, "How is Madam's daily life? How are her meals?" After confirming, she smiled and said:
"Grandma's pregnancy is stable. According to Madam's gestational age, this is the time when the baby is most active. After a while, the baby will stop moving so frequently. Grandma's pregnancy is tiring, but she just needs to relax and take good care of herself."
The old woman's words reassured Zhang. Actually, this was her second pregnancy, so Zhang wasn't that nervous, but seeing how nervous everyone in her family looked, she couldn't help but feel a little nervous herself.
Only after confirming that everything was alright did he feel relieved and say:
"Thank you for your hard work, Granny, Shuxiang."
Shuxiang stepped forward and handed the prepared purse to the old woman.
Granny Zhao happily accepted the gift and said:
"This is all I should do. I will go and report back to the Duke now."
Jia Daishan and Jia She were also anxiously waiting in the hall. As soon as the nanny came out, she told Jia Daishan about the situation.
Jia Daishan, relieved, smiled and said:
"Thank you for your trouble, Granny Zhao. You've had a hard time these past few days."
Granny Zhao repeatedly said she dared not, and then asked where the second mistress was and if she wanted to go see her today.
Jia Daishan said, "Thank you for making the trip, Granny Zhao." He then instructed his steward to take Granny Zhao to Wang's courtyard.
Only after Jia Daishan received Wang Shi and found no problems did he finally feel completely relieved.
The accommodations arranged for Granny Zhao were very close to those of Madam Zhang and Madam Wang. This way, the two daughters-in-law wouldn't feel it was unfair.
Grandmother Jia also received the news and came over to ask:
"But who is feeling unwell?"
Jia Daishan said with a smile, "It's alright, it's the Emperor's grace that he has granted the skilled nanny the privilege of staying in the mansion for a year."
Upon hearing this, Grandmother Jia said happily:
"Master, this is because the Emperor values our Jia family highly. Many families would beg for this. This is truly a great imperial favor."
Jia Daishan:
"We just need to remember to be loyal. Granny Zhao has already shown both of our daughters-in-law the signs, and they are both very good."
Grandmother Jia was very pleased:
"I originally thought that something had happened to the steamed buns that came from the palace, but now I feel much more at ease."
Jia Daishan said:
"It was my oversight that I didn't tell you, which has troubled you, Madam."
With a smile, she said, "How could Grandmother Jia, who had been married to Jia Daishan for decades, not know this?"
"This is a wonderful thing. I will have someone treat Granny Zhao well. After all, she was sent by the Emperor, so we can't mistreat her."
Jia Daishan smiled and said, "With Madam here, I can rest assured."
Upon learning this, Jia She immediately sent someone to inform Jia Hu that the nanny and Zhang Shi were both healthy.
Jia Hu hadn't slept well all night, and was listless during class today. He kept banging his head on the table like a chick pecking at rice, startling the teacher, Jia Zhen, and Jia Zhu.
Jia Hu rubbed his slightly aching head. Feeling embarrassed, he didn't apologize to Mr. Xiang, then consciously picked up his book and stood by the wall.
The master was very satisfied with Jia Hu's self-awareness. After saying a few words and telling him to rest well, he gave Jia Zhen a task and began to explain to Jia Zhu.
After school, Jia Zhu jumped off the stool and rushed over to hug Jia Hu, saying worriedly:
"Brother, what's wrong with you?"
Seeing the worried looks in Jia Zhen and Jia Zhu's eyes, Jia Hu smiled and said:
"Brother is fine, he just didn't sleep well last night. He'll be fine after taking a nap later."
Jia Zhu was still worried and stood on tiptoe to reach out and touch Jia Hu's head.
Jia Hu obediently lowered his head to let his younger brother touch it. Jia Zhu looked at the red mark on Jia Hu's head with heartache and said:
"My brother's head was red from kowtowing."
Jia Zhen quickly came over to take a look and hurriedly said:
"I'll send someone to find a doctor."
Jia Hu quickly pulled Jia Zhen aside, "It's alright, the redness will go away in a bit. It was just a bump, don't worry, let's go eat."
Jia Zhu, unwilling to keep a straight face, puffed out her cheeks and said:
“Brother, you were disobedient and banged your head several times. Pearl heard it all.”
Jia Zhen also stretched out his hands to stop Jia Hu, saying:
“Brother Hu, you can’t be afraid to take medicine and not see a doctor. You have to listen to me. What’s that called? It’s called ‘Don’t hide your illness and avoid medical treatment.’”
Jia Hu looked at his two younger brothers with amusement, pinched their cheeks one after the other, and said:
"It seems he has made progress; even his younger brother Zhen knows idioms now."
Jia Zhen felt embarrassed. "Brother Hu, don't change the subject, or I'll go tell my great-uncle."
Jia Zhu nodded vigorously:
“Go and tell Grandfather.”
The two were about to leave when Jia Hu quickly stopped them.
"My two little darlings! I'm really fine. I'll just apply some ointment and it'll be fine. I promise, if I feel unwell again, I'll see a doctor right away, okay?"
After finally managing to appease the two little devils, Jia Hu was even more exhausted.
The servant who came to deliver the message had been waiting at the door until get out of class ended, and he quickly came over when he saw Jia Hu.
Upon hearing this, Jia Hu finally felt a little relieved. If a palace maid were still in the household for a year, he could be more at ease about his mother's health.
After having dinner with his two younger brothers, Jia Hu originally intended to visit Zhang Shi. However, after thinking it over, he decided against it. Pregnant women are already quite sensitive, and their emotions shouldn't fluctuate too much. If he kept going, it would only make his mother uneasy, which would be a mistake.
Jia Zhu and Jia Zhen were relieved to see that Jia Hu's forehead was no longer red after applying the medicine, and decided not to go to their grandfather to tell him.
Seeing that her brother was spacing out again after finishing his meal, she quickly pulled Jia Hu to go to sleep, otherwise she felt that her brother was acting silly.
Jia Hu was forced to lie in bed, watching his two younger brothers take over the maid's duties. They were busy running around, putting up bed curtains, covering her with blankets, and even telling her stories.
This touched Jia Hu deeply. But before he could fall asleep, he was attacked again with an elbow. Jia Hu reluctantly opened his eyes and saw that the two who had said they were trying to lull him to sleep were already asleep, in rather unrestrained sleeping positions. One was lying face down with its little bottom sticking up, while the other was right next to him with its hand on his body.
Jia Hu sighed, smiled helplessly, and carefully positioned his younger brothers one by one, covering them with blankets before finally lying down to sleep himself.