PFC Chapter 12 Jia Daishan Awakens
Chapter 12 Jia Daishan Awakens
Jia Daishan groggily tried to open his eyes, wondering if he was still alive. The moment the arrow pierced his body, his only thought was that the emperor would treat his family well. When he asked the emperor to name his eldest son, he had indeed been careful and chose the courtesy name Enhou.
He wanted the emperor to allow his son to inherit the marquisate, so that if he were to die this time, his son could live a worry-free life.
However, my second son is still studying and hasn't achieved any results yet, which is really worrying.
When everyone saw that Jia Daishan's eyes were moving more frequently, they all held their breath and watched.
Jia Daishan struggled to open his eyes, looking at the bed curtains with a dazed expression, then turned his head and saw the concerned gazes of everyone.
He chuckled to himself, thinking, "Looks like heaven isn't going to punish me, Jia Daishan." Just as he thought this, he saw his wife burst into tears, sobbing as she said:
"Master, you've scared us to death!"
He added, "Quickly, go and fetch the imperial physician, and tell him that the master has woken up."
Jia Daishan looked at his wife, then at his son and daughter whose eyes were filled with tears, and said, "Now that I've woken up, I feel fine. You must stop crying."
The imperial physician also rushed over, bowed, and said:
"Lord Duke, let us examine you again."
After examining the Duke, the imperial physician said, "Your Highness is truly blessed with good fortune and a long life. This injury only requires proper care. Now that Your Highness has woken up, we will return to the palace to report. His Majesty is also very worried about Your Highness's health."
Upon hearing this, Jia Daishan struggled to get up, but the imperial physician quickly stopped him, saying, "Your Excellency, although your injuries are no longer life-threatening, the wounds still need time to heal. You must not move easily. I will come to change your dressings every other day."
Jia Daishan gave a bitter smile and said:
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I would gladly die for you."
The imperial physician then gave instructions on various precautions and left the prescription safe.
The imperial physician was also impressed. Everyone in the palace said that the Duke's mansion was getting worse with each generation, but seeing that the Duke was not arrogant and complacent, it seemed that as long as the Duke was around, the Duke's mansion would not fall.
Grandmother Jia had also prepared a large sum of money as a gift, which she had a servant deliver to the two imperial physicians. The two physicians initially declined, but Grandmother Jia then said:
"This is a sincere thank you to both of you. I have nothing else but these gold and silver items. I hope you won't find them offensive." The two imperial physicians had no choice but to accept them with smiles. They then saw the two imperial physicians off.
Everyone gathered around Jia Daishan's bedside. Jia Daishan, supported by Jia She and Jia Zheng, was fed a couple of sips of tea to ease the pain in his throat. He then asked, "How is Hu'er now?"
When Jia She saw his father wake up, he asked how Hu'er was. Deeply moved, he wiped away tears and said:
"Father, I am an unfilial son and have caused you worry. That boy is now out of danger, but you are more seriously injured."
Jia Daishan looked at his son, patted his head, and said:
“It’s time for you to take on some responsibility; you’re a father now.”
Looking again, Jia Min, who was still wiping away tears, said:
"Min'er, I'm alright now, don't cry, you'll ruin your eyes."
Jia Min said while holding back her tears:
"My father has woken up safely, and I shouldn't cry anymore, but seeing him suffer such a terrible ordeal makes my heart ache."
Jia Daishan smiled and patted his daughter's head. Seeing Jia Zheng's red-rimmed eyes, he also patted his head and said:
“I also thought that if I had survived, our family’s prosperity would have reached its peak by now. After this incident, we should be more cautious and act more humbly than before, and never go out to show off.”
Upon hearing the news that her father-in-law had woken up in the middle of the night, Zhang and Wang also sent people to take Jia Hu and Jia Zhu to Pear Fragrance Courtyard.
Upon seeing them, one should bow and say:
"You unfilial daughter-in-law pays respects to your father-in-law."
Jia Daishan quickly said, "Quickly, quick, don't bow, sit down immediately."
Seeing Jia Hu and Jia Zhu standing timidly to his side, he smiled, waved, and called them over. He patted Jia Hu's head and said:
"Hu'er, are you alright?"
Jia Hu felt a pang of sadness, his eyes welling up with tears as he forced back his words, "Thank you for your concern, Grandfather. I am alright now."
Looking at the person who had cared for him as soon as he woke up after being seriously injured, Jia Hu thought to himself, "This is my grandfather. So this is what it feels like to be cared for."
Jia Zhu, without much restraint, clung to Jia Daishan's arm and, in a tearful trance, cried out:
"Grandfather, I was so worried about you. I don't want anything to happen to you. I promise I will be good from now on and never sneak snacks or neglect my homework again."
Jia Hu looked at Jia Zhu, who was crying loudly while clinging to his grandfather's arm, and felt a little envious. He also wanted to cry and laugh without restraint, but he felt a little embarrassed.
The little boy's innocent words made everyone laugh, but Jia Zheng, wanting to laugh, unconsciously tightened his expression and said:
"Pearl, how could you do this!"
Jia Zhu was so frightened that she clung tightly to her grandfather's arm.
Jia Daishan glared at his second son, patted Jia Zhu's head, and said:
"Grandfather remembers everything Pearl says. From now on, Pearl must keep her word."