It was nothing serious for Old Mrs. Shen, it was just a temporary rage, and because she was old, she couldn't bear it and passed away.
Before the doctor arrived, the man had already woken up on his own.
"Mother?" Shen Zhonglei was almost frightened to death. He knelt beside the bed and called carefully, "Mother, the doctor will be here soon. Where do you feel uncomfortable now?"
Mrs. Shen opened her eyes and stared at the top of the bed tent in a daze.
What's uncomfortable?
She doesn't feel well anywhere now!
Only then did she realize that no wonder the families who had received gifts before were all busy returning gifts.
It turned out that it was not what she thought at all, but because she knew that Shen Zhonglei was going to be promoted, she began to plan to exchange favors with her family.
It was because people were well-informed and had known for a long time that Shen Zhonglei was unable to enter Beijing and was going to Wuchang Mansion, so he quickly took the opportunity to return the favor and get rid of the implication.
When she thought of Wuchang Mansion, Mrs. Shen felt her heart aching.
This is great, it's like being completely stamped with the stamp of Prince Rui's Palace.
She had put most of her efforts into cultivating her son, but her future had ended here. It might even delay her younger son's future, so how could she not feel uncomfortable.
When the doctor came, he said it was nothing serious and advised Mrs. Shen to prescribe some medicine herself. Finally, she prescribed some medicine to soothe the spirit and relieve depression.
Shen Zhonglei personally served Mrs. Shen to administer the medicine, and then left quietly after she fell asleep.
As soon as he went out, he saw Shen Tianshu standing in the main room with a concerned look on his face.
"Shh, the old lady just fell asleep." Shen Zhonglei made a silent gesture and waved to Shen Tianshu to go out with him.
"Dad, is grandma okay?" After going out, Shen Tianshu asked with concern.
"It's okay, your grandmother just had too high expectations for me, and now she is suddenly disappointed, which is a bit unbearable." Shen Zhonglei could see this clearly.
"Dad, what about yourself?" Shen Tianshu asked.
"Me? What's wrong with me? I'm in great health!"
"I mean, will you be disappointed?"
"Me?" Shen Zhonglei was stunned by his daughter's question. He really hadn't thought about it.
He stood on the porch and seriously considered this issue for the first time.
For so many years, under the supervision of his mother, he studied, took imperial examinations, and became an official, but he never thought about whether this was what he wanted.
After a long time, Shen Zhonglei said cautiously: "Actually, as far as I am concerned, it would be good if I could be a local official and protect the safety of the people so that they can live a good life.
"But in life, in addition to what you want, you also have to consider your family. Your uncle is in poor health. Although I am the second son, I must shoulder the responsibility of the eldest son."
"Dad, although I have not met my grandmother's requirements, under your governance in the past few years, the people of Yongzhou Prefecture can live and work in peace and contentment, and the city is much safer than before. The people all praise you. As your daughter,
I feel very proud!”
"Really or not?" Shen Zhonglei heard his daughter say this. Although his heart was still heavy with a lot of things, he still couldn't help but smile.
"Of course it's true." Shen Tianshu nodded.
To be fair, although Shen Zhonglei had his own shortcomings, such as being too filial and too indecisive in handling family affairs, in official matters, he was indeed a good official who was upright and honest and worked for the people.
Seeing the sincere look in his daughter's eyes, Shen Zhonglei suddenly felt a little dazed.
More than ten years ago, there was a girl like this who would listen to him carefully and look at him with sincere and adoring eyes.
At that time, he would also tell her his ideals, his vision and desire for future life...
But since his first wife left, no one has listened to him say this anymore, and he has almost forgotten himself like that.
"Dad, you are already better than many people, there is no need to force yourself to do things you don't like.
"When a man is born in this world, he only needs to keep his body upright, look up to heaven and earth in a way that is worthy of the heaven and earth, and act and think in a way that is worthy of his own heart. Dad has already done this, so there is nothing to worry about."
Shen Zhonglei came back to his senses, raised his hand and patted Shen Tianshu on the head and said: "You are a brat, how did you learn these words?"
"Dad, I am no longer a child." Shen Tianshu protested, "What I said is true."
Shen Zhonglei changed his patting to rubbing and said: "Well, don't worry, dad knows."
Shen Tianshu saw that most of the sadness on his brows had indeed dissipated, so he left with peace of mind and went back.
Although Old Mrs. Shen's body was fine, she was in a bad mood and couldn't lift her spirits. She lay there languidly and refused to get up.
Although Shen Zhonglei was worried about the old lady's health, the news of the transfer came too suddenly and did not give him much time. He was too busy to stay at the bedside to attend to the illness, so the job fell on Shen Tianshu and Shen Yunhui.
The two of them took turns to accompany the old lady. Although there was nothing to do or even talk about, staying in the old lady's house had to be done in a special manner. You should sit in the same way and stand in the same way. After a day, you will be tired. Not easy.
Every time Shen Tianshu returns to his room at night, he must ask Minghui to come over and massage his back.
Mingyu drank some soup and helped Shen Tianshu apply hot compresses to other parts of his body. He said distressedly: "I have just been at the vigil for more than half a month, and I haven't rested for a few days and have to go to the sick again. Sooner or later, I will be exhausted.
"The family has been in trouble lately, and something always happens. The girl fainted from exhaustion during the wake-up call before. This time we should ask a master to come over and take a look, so as not to implicate the girl again."
"Just say a few words less, so as not to be lectured by Grandma Yang again." Shen Tianshu lay on the couch, feeling a little drowsy because of the comfort.
"No way, grandma cares about the girl more than me. The last time the girl fainted, grandma blamed herself for several days. She has been copying scriptures in private. I beg Bodhisattva to protect the girl!"
Shen Tianshu was stunned when he heard this and said: "It's not my fault that I fainted, why should she blame herself?
"Besides, grandma is old, so it takes a lot of time to copy scriptures!"
"Who says it's not the case? My slave said the same thing, but Grandma Yang didn't listen." Mingyu said, "Why don't you, girl, tell me? I listen to you the most!"
"Yeah." Shen Tianshu responded in a low voice.
Compared to Mingyu, Nanny Yang is more familiar with the original owner and more attentive. Shen Tianshu has always been afraid that she will see the flaws in his identity, so he always alienates her intentionally or unintentionally.
Aunt Yang seemed to be aware of Shen Tianshu's alienation. In the past few months, she had been hanging out with a few maids and didn't get close to Shen Tianshu much.
Shen Tianshu has already considered giving her a sum of money to allow her to go home and provide for her retirement.
At this time, she suddenly heard Mingyu say this, which made her feel guilty, which was really uncomfortable.