OBS Chapter 50 First Meeting with Grandfather's Family
Chapter 50 First Meeting with Grandfather's Family
Sun glanced at Zhang and said, "Is it because I'm reluctant to part with her? The palace has already sent someone. And your mother-in-law, if I give her away again, it's not because I'm afraid you'll have a hard time."
Zhang laughed and said:
"Sister-in-law, you're overthinking it. My mother-in-law is a very good person and won't take it to heart."
My sister-in-law isn't prominent in the capital, but she comes from a wealthy and influential local family. These two old women are apprentices of a renowned healer who retired from the palace.
When Jia Hu saw that Zhang had accepted the person, he felt a sense of relief. Someone who could be sent from her maternal family must not be an ordinary person.
While they were chatting happily, Jia Daishan sent someone to look for them again.
Zhang said with a smile:
"It must be your grandfather who wants to see you."
Having said that, he told Jia Hu to go with the others.
Jia Hu was led to the edge of the hall and saw a refined, scholarly old man sitting next to Jia Daishan, with Jia She and a younger version of another old man sitting to the side. There was also a handsome young man older than himself.
Before Jia Hu went to pay his respects to Jia Daishan, he knew that his eldest grandson had forgotten many things, so he pulled him aside and said:
"Your maternal grandfather, maternal uncle, and cousin are here today. Go and kowtow to your maternal grandfather."
Jia Hu kowtowed respectfully.
Jia Hu had just kowtowed once when his maternal grandfather, Zhang Heming, pulled him up and said to Jia Daishan rudely:
"You think you're so strict? Hu'er was just sick not long ago, why are you making him kowtow to me!"
Jia Daishan wasn't angry and smiled:
"I knew you stubborn old man, you couldn't bear to part with your grandson."
Zhang He understood Jia Daishan's affection and said:
"How could I not love my own maternal grandchildren?"
After saying that, he immediately asked Jia Hu in a gentle tone:
"How is Hu'er doing lately? Has she recovered her health?"
Although Jia Hu was shocked by his grandfather's amazing face-changing skills, who had just appeared so otherworldly.
But one could feel the deep love and care from her maternal grandfather as she obediently replied:
"Thank you, Grandfather. Hu'er is doing well."
Grandfather Zhang Heming patted the guy's head and laughed:
"That's good, that's good!"
When he learned that Jia Hu had fallen into the water, he was extremely anxious and wanted to come to the Jia family immediately. Only after receiving news that Hu was alright did he feel relieved.
Seeing the somewhat unfamiliar look in Jia Hu's eyes, she felt a pang of sadness; she hadn't seen this child enough.
Feeling sorry for Jia Hu, she pulled him aside and pointed to the side, saying:
"This is your eldest uncle and cousin Shi Yan. Your second cousin is too young to come along. We'll wait for you to visit your maternal grandparents' house before we take you to see your youngest cousin."
Your second uncle and aunt are currently working away from home. Your second cousin and third cousin are also with them. We'll see them when they return.
Jia Hu was worried that it would be awkward if he didn't recognize his relatives, but his maternal grandfather was so thoughtful that he introduced them all, even those who weren't there. Jia Hu was relieved and happily greeted his maternal uncle and cousin.
Uncle Zhang Zhiyuan also said happily:
"I haven't seen Hu'er for half a year and she has grown taller and stronger. That's great."
Jia Hu didn't feel much of a sense of unfamiliarity with them; on the contrary, he felt a great deal of closeness to them.
After sitting down next to his maternal grandfather, the grandfather looked at Jia Hu with loving eyes and asked:
“I heard that Hu’er is now studying with her younger brothers. What are they learning? If there is anything you don’t understand, you can ask your maternal grandfather and your eldest uncle.”
Jia Daishan said unhappily:
"We have several tutors at home, so we won't trouble our in-laws."
Zhang Heming immediately retorted, "I'm teaching my grandson, who dares to say no?"
Looking at the old man, Jia Daishan unconsciously stroked his beard. Who would have thought that this refined and cultured old man in court would be so unreasonable and irrational in private?
Seeing that he had stopped arguing, Zhang Heming smiled and said to Jia Hu, "You don't need to listen to your grandfather. Although our two families can't be too close on the surface, we are the closest of relatives in private."
Jia Hu nodded obediently, thinking to himself,
It's truly difficult for both our families. We can't appear too close on the surface, but I never imagined my grandfather and maternal grandfather had such a good relationship in private. Come to think of it, my father was only able to marry my mother from a scholarly family if my maternal grandfather hadn't given his approval. Even if my mother liked him a lot, in this society, there was nothing that could have been done.
Hearing this, Zhang Heming nodded in satisfaction. He knew that his grandson had inherited his daughter's intelligence and was definitely clever and quick-witted. Look how insightful he is!
Zhang Heming said with satisfaction, "Very good, Hu'er is absolutely right."
After Zhang Heming finished speaking, he looked up and saw Jia Daishan frantically giving him meaningful glances. He was puzzled. What was wrong with this old man Jia now? He also looked calmly at his foolish son-in-law.
He then looked at his son, who was usually so composed, but now his eyes were filled with disbelief. Even his grandson, who was quite like him, had a face full of disbelief.
Looking again, Zhang Heming saw that Jia Hu hadn't even looked up; she was still looking down with a tense expression, as if deep in thought. What had he just heard? Had he really gotten this old? Zhang Heming began to doubt himself.
Jia Daishan suppressed a laugh as he watched the three men's shocked expressions. Seeing his smile, Zhang Heming and the others were even more bewildered. What was going on?
Jia Daishan, fearing to alarm Jia Hu, didn't know how Hu'er would react if she knew some of his thoughts could be overheard. He gently shook his head at Zhang Heming, pointed to Hu'er, and gestured for him to calm down. Zhang Heming then calmed down; it seemed Jia Daishan knew what was going on.
Zhang Heming pretended not to hear anything. After asking Jia Jiahu a few more questions about the article, he nodded in satisfaction and said:
"not bad!"
When you first start learning, the first books you read are very important. Seeing that Jia Hu's playing was quite good, I felt relieved. But what did I hear next?
Seeing that his maternal grandfather no longer asked him any questions, Jia Hu breathed a sigh of relief.
[This is terrifying! Terrifying! This is the Crown Prince's tutor! Even my maternal grandfather, who's involved in matters of learning, exudes an aura of authority when he comes to ask me questions. Thankfully, I answered them all correctly and didn't embarrass myself.]
This time, Zhang Heming saw it clearly. Hu'er in front of him didn't say a word, so how did he hear what he said? What exactly happened?
Seeing that Jia Daishan and Jia She both looked calm, and then looking at his own son and eldest grandson, who were completely shocked.
Zhang Zhiyuan gave his son a meaningful look, and seeing his father's gaze, he patted his son, reminding him to watch his expression. The two quickly composed themselves, instantly reverting to their usual impeccably mannered selves.
This acting skill shows that face-changing can be inherited.