After hearing my inner thoughts, the ancestors in the Dream of the Red Chamber went berserk.

Jia She saw that Grandmother Jia was leaning against the couch with her eyes closed, resting.

He peeked into the inner room and, seeing that his wife and son were sleeping soundly, went out to instruct the servants to brew the medicine later and then stay in the hall to watch over them.

Jia Zheng's Courtyard

"Master, if we come back like this, won't Mother be angry when she gets back?"

Madam Wang leaned back in her chair and said with a troubled expression.

"Don't worry, it was my elder brother and sister-in-law who sent us back. Besides, you're quite far along in your pregnancy. My elder brother just had you come to tell us that Hu'er has woken up, and the imperial physician said she's out of danger after the examination."

Jia Zheng said.

After hearing this, Madam Wang grabbed her handkerchief with a hint of annoyance. "Of course you, as the son, aren't worried, but how can a daughter-in-law not be cautious at all times?" However, upon hearing that Jia Hu had woken up, she said:

"Amitabha Buddha, thank God, it's good that you're alright!"

Lady Wang smiled and said that Jia Hu and Jia Zhu had been taught by the Duke of Rongguo, and she also liked this well-behaved child very much. Feeling sorry for the suffering he had endured this time, and thinking of Jia Zhu, she was about to stand up and say:

"No, I'm going to check on our Pearl."

Lady Wang was not worried even though she had immediately taken Jia Zhu back to her own courtyard after hearing the news, as she thought that thieves could harm their master even in the mansion.

"Don't run around with your pregnant belly. I'll go see. My brother sent someone to say that Hu'er is fine now. I'll take Zhu'er to see Hu'er. Hu'er had such a big accident, as her younger brother, Zhu'er should go and see her."

As Jia Zheng spoke, he stood up.

“That thief is despicable, attacking such a young child. Master, Zhu’er and Hu’er are so close, they will surely cry their hearts out when they find out.”

Lady Wang knew that her son and Jia Hu were very close, and she was afraid that her son would cry and make a scene if he found out.

After hearing this, Jia Zheng smiled and said:

"You don't know Zhu'er yet. You'll be fine once you see Hu'er."

Madam Wang laughed as well. She recalled how Zhu'er had cried terribly when she found out that she and Hu'er didn't have the same parents. She insisted on having the same parents as her brother, and no one could coax her. But Hu'er was the one who managed to soothe Zhu'er with just a few words, making her happy again by calling her brother.

After marrying into the Jia family, Lady Wang lived a relatively comfortable life. Although her mother-in-law had the temperament of a noble lady, her father-in-law was a good man.

Although she was married into the second wife and could not inherit the title, her husband was a book lover, and with her father-in-law around, her future prospects were not a problem. Although her sister-in-law came from a scholarly family, she did not look down on her for not being literate and treated her kindly. Fortunately, Hu'er was alright, otherwise, her sister-in-law, who was pregnant, would not have been able to bear it.

"Greetings, Father! I pay my respects to you."

Jia Zheng was delighted to see that a child of only three years old was so well-mannered.

Jia Zheng stepped forward and said to Jia Zhu:

"Father will take you to find your brother Jia Hu."

Upon hearing this, Jia Zhu was so happy she almost jumped for joy.

He hasn't seen his brother for two days and misses him terribly.

Jia Zheng led Jia Zhu all the way to Jia Hu's house in the eldest branch of the family.

Seeing the old woman guarding the door, they realized that Grandmother Jia had returned.

She quickly pulled Jia Zhu into the room. Just as she was about to greet him, she saw the head maidservant standing beside Grandmother Jia waving her hand.

She went out the door with the head maid.

"Second Master, the old lady was worried about the eldest young master all the way and was also tired from the journey. She just fell asleep."

"Then I won't disturb Mother's rest. Where is my elder brother?"

Since his mother was resting, Jia Zheng thought he should first go and ask his elder brother about the situation.

Only Jia Zhu was somewhat unwilling; he wanted to go find his brother, but he didn't dare disobey Jia Zheng.

"Sir, it's in the side room's hall."

The maid replied.

Jia Zheng turned around and went to find his elder brother.

"Brother, your younger brother greets you!"

Jia Zheng bowed to Jia She upon seeing him and said...

“I said, there’s no need for so much formality at home!”

When Jia She saw his younger brother, he thought he had become stupid from studying too much.

"Hello, uncle!"

Jia Zhu also followed his father's example and bowed to Jia She.

"Oh, Little Pearl is here."

As Jia She spoke, he picked up Zhu'er and said:

"Little Pearl must have come to see her brother!"

"Yes, Pearl misses her brother."

Jia Zhu nodded and said seriously.

"Little Pearl is still the cutest. Don't be like your father, who's become stupid from studying too much."

Once Jia She relaxed, he reverted to his previous cynical attitude.

"Brother, etiquette must not be disregarded!"

Jia Zheng felt a little helpless when he saw his elder brother's appearance. Fortunately, Jia Hu was raised by his father.

"Okay, okay, no problem at all."

Jia She decided to give way to his younger brother, otherwise Jia Zheng would start spouting classical Chinese phrases and saying things like "who once said," which would give you a headache.

“I told my mother that I was the one who asked you to go back.”

Jia She said this after Jia Zheng sat down.

"Thank you for your trouble, brother!"

Jia Zheng said respectfully.

"Don't mention it. Go back and tell your wife, but don't let her worry," Jia She said while teasing Jia Zhu in his arms with some snacks.

“Brother knows, I’ve already told you. Elder brother, you will inform Mother. Wang Shi knows too,” Jia Zheng said, taking a sip of tea handed to him by a maid.