The Prime Minister Seduced Me to have Babies!-Chapter 344: What Does Filial Piety Mean?

An elderly person over a hundred years old is a rarity, emerging in a place only once in several decades.

As soon as one appears, it will be widely publicized.

The court will bestow brocade clothing upon the elderly person.

The descendants of the family can petition the court to erect a filial piety archway, becoming a permanent family honor.

Locally, this can also be used as political merit, reported to the court as a demonstration of the simple and honest customs under one’s governance, emphasizing filial piety.

Now that ninety-nine-year-old elder is already bedridden, worsening each day. Countless doctors have been summoned, and an unknown amount of tonics have been consumed, all in the hope that he can make it through July.

However, Prefect Xu has other plans.

This year in August, His Majesty will celebrate his sixtieth birthday. On the day of His Majesty’s birthday, reporting the hundred-year-old elder as an auspicious omen will surely please the emperor greatly.

The greatest concern of the elderly is none other than their lifespan.

As for the emperor, there’s no need to mention; every emperor hopes to truly live ten thousand years, reigning eternally from that dragon throne.

At present, even Doctor Ye has prescribed a prescription for the elder, which he has taken for some time, yet the elder still appears to be languishing, seemingly on the brink of departure.

Prefect Xu still hopes the elder can hold on until August.

Somehow, he ought to last until after the emperor’s birthday.

Ideally, he should endure a little longer; the emperor is likely to bestow a reward, and hopefully, the elder would still be alive by then.

Upon hearing this request, Yun Jiao did not know what to say.

Whether an elder can live to a hundred is no longer just his own matter.

She could only say, "I also don’t know the exact situation of the elder; it has to be observed first."

The Magistrate considered and said, "Then tomorrow, I’ll have someone escort Doctor Gu over."

"That place, I visited once a few days ago; it isn’t far, roughly a half-day’s journey."

Yun Jiao sighed inwardly, and the patients scheduled for tomorrow would have to be postponed again.

However, Magistrate Xu’s request cannot be ignored; otherwise, how can one continue to thrive in Xiang City?

Yun Jiao and Lin Shuo rose and took their leave. Prefect Xu repeatedly clasped his hands in thanks, "Doctor Gu, I’ll leave it to you."

Yun Jiao could only return the salute.

During dinner, Yun Jiao recounted the matter to Mrs. Chen, who sighed, "This family, it’s certain they are filial."

"Otherwise, the elder couldn’t have lived this long."

"But, the filial piety is now a bit skewed."

Mrs. Li, nearby, remarked sourly, "I think it’s good; after all, it’s filial piety from the children and grandchildren, keeping the elder content and able to live long."

She glanced at Yun Jiao, "Filial piety is about submission; if you don’t comply with your parents, it can’t be considered filial."

"Sigh, I don’t even know when I can live in comfort."

Yun Jiao rolled her eyes, unwilling to bother with her.

Gu Chuan looked at Mrs. Li, then slowly said, "Mother, you’ve been in Xiang City for so long, don’t you miss Grandfather and Grandmother? Aren’t you planning to go back and fulfill your filial duties under them?"

Mrs. Li’s mouth gaped, her face turning red, and she looked at Gu Chuan speechless for a long time.

The mouthful of food in Yun Jiao’s mouth almost spurted out.

She covered her mouth, her shoulders shaking uncontrollably.

Her brother has improved; he probably learned from that scheming Jiang Youzhi. At this rate, she doesn’t even need to make a move; Xiao Chuan alone could handle Mrs. Li obediently. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Mrs. Chen also chuckled to herself; she had long realized that Mrs. Li didn’t care for her children, not considering their future at all. With such a mother, Yun Jiao and Xiao Chuan surely had a tough time.