Coastal City.
In a very ordinary house, on a dilapidated hospital bed, Xie Qian slowly opened his eyes.
The middle-aged man standing next to him quickly handed the bowl of soup to him and said: "Father, get up quickly and take the medicine. If you don't say anything, the medicine will be cold."
Xie Qian looked around. The surrounding environment was still very unfamiliar. He looked at the man next to him and asked, "Where is this?"
Middle-aged man It was Xie Zheng, the eldest son of Xie Qian.
Because Xie Qian was convicted and exiled to Binhai City, and Xie Zheng himself relied on Xie Qian's cover to obtain the official position, this time Xie Zheng was sent here together with Xie Qian, also as a minor official. .
But this kind of petty official is obviously here for training, and the salary is pitiful. In addition, he has a large family to support, which also puts a lot of pressure on Xie Qian and Xie Zheng. Especially after Xie Qian fell ill, the Xie family felt that the whole family had collapsed.
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"Alas!" Xie Qian sighed heavily, "Why do you need to take care of me? I am already dying and cannot afford to be seriously ill, so there is no need to force myself. Ahem, what kind of decoction? What on earth do I need? What disease is it?"
Xie Zheng handed over the medicine bowl, but Xie Qian took it but did not take it.
"Father, this is the famous doctor we invited. After consulting you, he prescribed the decoction and gave you...an injection. I don't know exactly what happened. ." When Xie Zheng said this, his tone was somewhat evasive.
Obviously there is something that he doesn’t want Xie Qian to know yet.
Xie Qian frowned and said: "Famous doctor? What famous doctor? Do you still have money to hire a doctor now?"
Xie Zhengdao: "Actually, the people in charge of the city found him. She is a woman. We don’t want to ask too much. After diagnosing you, we prescribed medicine. As for the injection given to you, it is said to be... able to quickly reduce inflammation. We don’t know what it means.”
"Who is it?" Xie Qian heard this.
You unworthy man, how dare you let someone harm your old father’s body? I don’t know what it means to give your body hair and skin to your parents, but don’t dare to damage it easily?
You actually teamed up with outsiders to damage your old father’s body! You deserve to be punished for your crime!
, it was all provided by the doctor, otherwise, maybe my father would..."
"I would rather pass it on than accept the favor from others."
Thank you. Qian tried to show off his strength and directly handed the medicine bowl back to Xie Zheng.
Xie Zhengdao: "But father, you should not think about yourself, you should also think about this family. The news just came today, the second brother has been awarded the Jinshi, the fourth place in the second class, if you of illnessNo matter what, he would come over to serve him and take care of his future. ”
“Let him stop coming. "Xie Qian said with a dark face.
"There are also young and old in the family who all hope that my father's illness will get better soon. However, my father's condition has been getting worse day by day in the past few days. He has been lying on the bed in the past few days. , today is even more...if there is something wrong with his father, the son doesn't know how to explain it to his family and the people in his clan. "Xie Zheng looked troubled.
As a father, you really don't know how to understand these juniors. Now that your family has suffered due to you, you still want to go directly to meet your ancestors?
< p>Don’t you think about it, if you leave like this, you will completely ignore the mess that will happen to the whole family behind you?Xie Qian was also very angry when he heard that, obviously his children have grown up. , it seems that he has nothing to do with anything, he can live his life
But the whole Xie family seems to be unable to live without him
This is an old age. He also has to shoulder the mission of the entire family, which makes him feel that he can't afford to get sick, let alone die.
"Bring it here. "Xie Qian had no choice but to say hello to Xie Zheng.
Xie Zheng then sent the decoction to Xie Qian again. Xie Qian drank it in a few sips. Then he felt sleepy and lay down again. Continue to rest.
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When Xie Qian woke up the next morning, he heard his son talking to someone outside. < /p>
Xie Qian's own body seems to be much better than before. At least his body is not as heavy as before, and his mind is clearer. However, the weakness after a serious illness is still there, and he still cannot stay directly.
“Father? "At this moment, Xie Zheng glanced inside and saw that his old father had sat up.
Then, a woman dressed as a woman walked in.
< p>Xie Qian took a look and seemed familiar, and asked: "Who are you? "The visitor saluted Xie Qian and said, "I have met Mr. Xie Ge. "
Did not tell Xie Qian who she was.
Xie Qian nodded and said, "What are you doing here?
Xie Zhengdao: "Father, this is the doctor invited by the city steward. Your condition was also diagnosed and treated by this goddess doctor. Father, do you feel better today?" "
"I..." Xie Qian didn't know what to say.
The woman said: "The medicine to be used has been prepared, and there is an injection cartridge. , remember to use it before noon. After these few times, the condition should be improved. If it doesn't get better, I may not be able to do anything. As for those decoctions, they also have the effect of reducing inflammation and removing fire, so I have to retire. ”
“I will send you a miracle doctor. "Xie Zhengdao.
"I dare not take it seriously. "After the woman saluted, she turned and left.
After Xie Zheng sent the woman out, he came back half a day later, followed by people from the Xie family.
Xie Qian then stepped asideThe man retreated and asked: "Dazhong, who is that? Why is a woman here prescribing medicine for someone?" He must have been sent by someone else. If she hadn't been the cause of your illness this time, I'm afraid..."
"Who sent this person of unknown origin?" Xie Qianhei? asked with a straight face.
There is a kind of attitude that if you don’t tell me who it is, I won’t cure the disease.
Xie Zheng sighed: "I don't know who it was, but it was probably sent by someone in charge in the city."
"Zhang Bingkuan? Is he here?" Xie Qian asked with a frown.
"Cai Guogong has returned to Beijing, but it is said that before he left, he told someone to take care of you, father. This time you fell ill. If Cai Guogong's people hadn't helped you, I'm afraid you would have... "
"You, you, why don't you understand? They are giving me a small favor to let my father...ahem!"
Under the excitement, Xie Qian This time he coughed violently.
"The famous doctor also said that the medicine was actually left by Cai Guogong. It was originally used to prepare for emergencies, but who knew it was actually used on you, father." Xie Zhengdao.
Xie Qian frowned and said, "Zhang Bingkuan knew that I would be sick? He..."
Xie Zheng was startled and a little helpless.
Does the old father think that Zhang Bingkuan is still harming him? First poison him, or find some way to make him sick, and then treat him so that he can repay the favor?
This idea seems... too dark. Even Xie Zheng doesn't think so.
Because of Xie Qian’s illness, it’s not like the family hasn’t looked for someone to see him. It’s basically a series of illnesses combined. There is no sign of poisoning. Instead, it is a physical illness and a psychological illness. Together, it's quite obvious.
"Father, you should rest in peace and recuperate. The people in charge of the city have also given orders, saying that you no longer need to be busy with official business recently and will find someone to take care of it for you."
"No. , I will take care of my father for two more days, and I will have to take up those errands again. My father is not old enough to need sympathy from others..."
No matter how strong Xie Qian is, his body cannot support it. of.
And he can only indulge in lip service and show off in front of his son, but in fact he seems to know that he will be recovering from illness recently and it will be a long time before he can resume work.
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After many days, Xie Qian was finally able to go to the ground.
His wife, Mrs. Xu, helped him walk in the yard. He was still staggering, but he insisted on walking by himself. After he felt better, he sat down on the stool prepared for him. Then he huffed and puffed.
"I haven't been out for many days, do you feel better?" Mrs. Xu looked at her husband and asked.
Xie Qian waved his hand, meaning he didn’t want to talk.
The Xu family and Xie Qian can be regarded as mutually supportive, but Xie Qian himself isThere were many concubines, which was recorded in history, but this time when others came to Binhai City, most of the concubines at home stayed in the capital or were sent back to Yuyao by him.
He didn’t want these people to suffer with him, and more importantly... he didn’t want others to see him in a state of desolation.
Xie Qian said: "I asked Dazhong about the treatment, but he refused to answer me. Do you know who the woman who came to treat the disease is?"
Xu's She shook her head helplessly, because she didn't know either.
"Master, your treatment is all handled by Dazhong. Fortunately, he is here. If you didn't have this son by your side, I'm afraid you wouldn't be able to get over this hurdle. At first, I felt that the court had given up. Dazhong also came here to cause embarrassment to our family. Now it seems that the court also considers your old age." Xu said.
Xie Qian said with a dark face: "My affairs have affected my family, what kind of kindness is this?"
Seeing that Xie Qian's attitude was not good, Mrs. Xu stopped talking. What.
At this moment, a girl of thirteen or fourteen years old came over with a medicine bowl and said from a distance: "Grandpa, grandmother, mother said you should drink the medicine quickly, otherwise it will get cold."< /p>
The girl was timid, but she didn't seem to be afraid of Xie Qian.
Xie Qian was still sulking there, but when he saw his granddaughter coming, he changed his face and pushed his crutch to the side, as if to show that he was strong.
"Junnu, come here." Xie Qian greeted with a smile.
The girl then brought the medicine.
Xie Qian brought over the medicine bowl. It was originally a very bitter medicine, but after being sent by his granddaughter, it felt sweet after drinking it.
Ms. Xu smiled and said, "Master, are you in a better mood?"
"What are you talking about? When have I ever been in a bad mood?" Xie Qian is a male chauvinist after all. After the wife glanced at her, she said to the girl, "Junnu, have you continued to study recently? Have you finished memorizing the "Female Filial Piety Classic" for you?"
"Yes." The girl nodded.
, you can walk around, and there are many fun places here."
"What do you mean?" Xie Qian was a little unhappy.
He stared at his wife again, probably meaning, how can you let a young girl run around? Or in such a chaotic and disorderly place?
Ms. Xu said: "Everything is good here, but you have to do a lot of things yourself. Unlike when I was in the capital, there was no one to work in the house, and sometimes even the little girls had to help. I have to take care of the house. Master, our situation is no better than before."
Xie Qian seemed to realize at this moment that he was no longer the high-ranking official in the court, and he could even do that. Even the family members can stay away from Yang Chun Shui.
He is now an old man who needs to run around for family expenses.
"Thank you for your hard work." Xie Qian said.
Mr. Xu said: "There is a girls' school in the city. I plan to discuss it with the master and send her there to study."
"What? Girls' school?" Xie Qian frowned. .
"Yes, sir, in this city, all boys and girls who want to study will be sent to schools. Girls also have special schools. The nearest one is The girls' school is not far from the corner of the street, just a few steps away. I heard that many girls from the neighborhood have been sent there," said Xu.
If you are married, there is nothing wrong with letting her learn something. Otherwise, what can you do if you stay at home every day? In the past, not only did you not have to spend money on studying, you would also be provided with three meals a day and even some subsidies every month. ."
"What is this?" Xie Qian frowned, "Zhang Bingkuan did it?"
I don't know who came up with the idea, but I heard that many families were not willing to send their girls there, but since they can have food to eat, learn something, and take home some household expenses at the end of the month, what’s wrong with that?”
< p>Xie Qian said angrily: "Is Zhang Bingkuan stupid? In this case, what is the difference from selling his daughter? How can I, my granddaughter, a lady from a famous family, be with that woman from the market?"Hearing this, Mrs. Xu stopped talking again.
Xie Qian was also a little unhappy when he saw his wife. He thought that he could not even earn the most basic household expenses, and then thought that there were a group of women around Zhang Zhou who could be accountants, and they were all so awesome...
"What does Dazhong say about this matter? As a father, he has no objections?" Xie Qian felt that if he refused, he would be a bad person.
It is better to push the son out.
Xu said: "The female doctor mentioned this matter to Dazhong. Dazhong also felt very good at the time. Others are not trustworthy, but the female doctor is still trustworthy. She had He came to our door many times and didn’t even ask for a penny of medical fees. He even gave me medicine and didn’t even say thank you. If such people can’t be trusted, then who can?”
Xie Qian? He said helplessly: "Zhang Bingkuan always wants to cause some tricks! That is to say, I am now... the tiger has fallen into peace, otherwise in the past, I would have imprisoned him to the point of being completely injured! Now let me bring all the ideas to my house!"
Then he looked at his granddaughter and asked, "Junnu, do you want to go?"
"Listen to my grandfather and father." The girl was very sensible and did not express herself. opinions.
"Then I'll discuss it with your father later, alas!" Xie Qian finally sighed heavily. (End of this chapter) The transcoding has been serious recently, which makes us more motivated and updates faster. Please use your little hands to exit the reading mode. Thank you