inspire-indiana Chapter 27 is about poisoning.
Chapter 27 is about poisoning.
After the elders were all seated, the three of them happily sat down to eat.
Everyone had a great time during the meal, and the lively atmosphere lasted until almost midnight before everyone dispersed.
As for Jia Hu and the other children, they were already fast asleep and had no idea where they were. When they woke up the next day and found out that they had been carried back, Jia Hu was quite embarrassed. The old woman teased him, saying, "Brother Hu has become a general, so it's embarrassing for you to be carried like this."
Jia Hu was extremely embarrassed, but he comforted himself by saying that it was okay, he was still a child and it was normal for him to sleep a lot.
Just as I was thinking about what to do today, Jia Zhen and Jia Zhu came over.
He asked the two of them if they had eaten breakfast since they had come so early in the morning.
Jia Zhen said:
"No, it was my grandfather who told me to go to my great-uncle's house for a meal with Brother Hu."
Just as Jia Hu was thinking of going to pay his respects, he grabbed one of them by the hand and went over.
Although his grandfather said that they were young and didn't need to visit every day, only twice a week, he still wanted to be closer to his hard-won relatives, so he was willing to go every day.
When they arrived at Pear Fragrance Courtyard, apart from the two pregnant women who were instructed not to run around and to take good care of themselves, Jia Daihua and Jia Jing were also there.
After the three entered the house and bowed, they were asked how they slept the night before, and then the meal was set out.
The women sat at one table, and the men at another.
As Jia Hu looked at his grandfather, he suddenly remembered that his grandfather and great-uncle had passed away a long time ago. His great-uncle had not said how he died, but some people speculated that his grandfather had died of illness after saving the emperor.
But her grandfather was in pretty good health, and the imperial physician said his injuries had healed well, so how could he still be injured?
Upon hearing that he would die of a serious illness, Jia Daishan had a feeling that he had expected it. However, when Jia She and Jia Zheng first heard it, they thought that Hu'er was talking nonsense. Jia She looked at Jia Hu and wanted to scold his son, but found that his son had not said anything. Then who said it? Jia Zheng, who was next to him, almost exclaimed in surprise and could only call out softly, "Brother."
Jia Daishan and Jia Daihua, who were standing nearby, could tell that the two of them had also heard it. Jia Jing, who was sitting next to Jia She, immediately patted Jia She. Jia She and Jia Zheng came to their senses and, seeing their father's signal, knew that something must have happened and dared not say anything more.
Jia Zhen and Jia Zhu looked at their shocked father. Uncle felt a little proud. "Look, look," he thought, "father and uncle are not as good as us. Grandfather will definitely deal with them in a moment."
Jia Hu was completely unaware of what everyone else had discovered. He was still lost in his memories, racking his brains, when finally he thought of a possibility. He exclaimed inwardly, "I've got it!"
Everyone held their breath, waiting for him to say something.
Jia Hu thought to himself that the only way to quickly kill someone who was otherwise healthy was through poison!
Everyone was shocked and wanted to immediately investigate everything Jia Daishan had come into contact with, but Jia Daishan quickly waved his hand to calm everyone down.
Jia Hu was also troubled about how to get his grandfather to investigate. At this moment, all the dishes had been served, and Jia Daishan said:
"Let's all eat!"
Jia Hu snapped out of his reverie and decided to subtly inquire about the matter with his grandfather after finishing his meal.
Everyone used the food absentmindedly, and soon it was all used up. After Jia Daishan told Jia Mu and Jia Min to go back, he also told the three younger ones to go back. Jia Hu didn't want to leave, but Jia Zhen and Jia Zhu kept pestering him, so he had no choice but to take them to play first, and then secretly leave them behind to go back to find his grandfather.
Jia Zhen and Jia Zhu knew that the adults were going to talk about what had just happened. They were too young to do anything, so they just listened to their grandfather. They also couldn't let their older brother Hu know, otherwise it would be bad for him. They were doing this for Hu's own good, but Hu was a little annoyed with them. He didn't know, and they didn't blame him. They wanted to be great heroes like Sun Wukong to protect their older brother Hu.
Jia Daishan dismissed everyone afterward, and Jia Daihua then inspected the doors and windows.
Jia She finally couldn't help but ask:
"Father, what's going on?"
Jia Daishan looked at Jia She and Jia Zheng, whose faces were somewhat confused, and sighed before recounting what had happened.
Both Jia She and Jia Zheng were somewhat dazed. Jia She mumbled incoherently:
"Is my son really that amazing?"
Jia Daishan glared at his son, somewhat disappointed in him.
Jia Zheng said:
“Father, we must be wary of what Hu’er said today.”
Jia Daihua also said:
"Yes, you need to check your yard quickly, they might have already taken action."
Jia She and Jia Jing quickly added:
"Check it out quickly."
Jia She then said:
"Father, why don't we move to another courtyard?"
Nothing is more important than his father now. After his father was seriously injured, he knew that this family could not function without him.
Jia Daishan thought for a moment and said:
"Let's check everything first. Changing the yard now will alert them."
Jia Daihua said:
"Let's investigate first, otherwise I won't feel at ease."
Jia Daishan stood up and said, "She'er and Zheng'er, find a way to get your mother and sister out of here, and secretly tell your wives and children not to leave the courtyard. Jing'er, take the servants from both households who have signed the death contract and quietly surround Pear Fragrance Courtyard. Be careful not to arouse suspicion."
After the three explained in detail how to handle the situation, they immediately went out and began to take action step by step.