Early in the morning, a small courtyard with three entrances in the west of Luoyue City welcomed several waves of guests. The people living nearby knew that there was a doctor living here, and they thought that the visitors were all here to seek medical treatment. After a glance, he didn't pay much attention.
"Squeaky—"
Following the sound of the door opening, a green-covered carriage and a tall horse were ushered into the house by the rough envoy.
"Imperial Physician Wu, Brother Han."
Nangong Yue had arrived early, smiling and welcoming guests in the courtyard with Lin Jingchen.
It was Wu Taiyi and Han Huaijun who came.
When Han Huaijun got off his horse, he looked at Nangong Yue without a trace. Nangong Yue nodded slightly at him, and the two silently exchanged a knowing look.
After everyone saw the ceremony, Imperial Physician Wu couldn't wait to say to Lin Jingchen: "Master Lin, it's rare to have the opportunity to meet Dr. Lin again in southern Xinjiang, thousands of miles away. Apart from the illness of the Fifth Prince, I also have some questions about I want to discuss with a miracle doctor about my medical doubts.”
I think it was the same when Imperial Physician Wu met Lin Jingchen for the first time, she refused to waste any time, Nan Gongyue laughed and said: "Principal Physician Wu, it's not too late to talk after sitting down." She glanced in the direction of the main room, and then He suggested, "Grandfather, Imperial Physician Wu, let's go to the study and discuss it in detail?"
Hearing this, Imperial Physician Wu's eyes lit up, and he thought: There must be a lot of medical books, his medical notes and experience in the study of Dr. Lin, if he has a chance to read it, it will be of great benefit to himself. That's a good idea, Crown Princess!
Imperial Physician Wu said hello eagerly, and then told the medicine boy: "Bai Shu, quickly take the medicine box and pulse case on the carriage."
"Grandfather, Imperial Physician Wu, then you go first." Nangong Yue said, "The dim sum I just made in the kitchen must be ready soon, I'll go over and have a look first."
Lin Jingchen naturally knew her intentions, smiled and stroked his beard, and led Doctor Wu to the study. After a short distance of tens of feet, the two of them were already chatting about medical classics, and they could see what was going on behind them. Nangong Yue couldn't help laughing.
After watching Lin Jingchen and Wu Taiyi enter the study one after another, Nangong Yue looked away and called out in the direction of the main room: "Sister Xia."
Before the words fell, a girl in a blue dress had already stepped over the threshold.
Han Huaijun looked at Han Qixia in disbelief. In fact, after Fu Yunyan returned to the capital, Jiang Yixi made a special trip to Yongyang Dachang Princess' mansion. From Fu Yunyan's mouth, Han Huaijun and his wife knew a lot about Han Qixia's recent situation.
But hearing it, how can it be as shocking as seeing it with your own eyes!
Han Qixia has really changed a lot! Like a newborn!
The two brothers and sisters looked at each other and didn't speak for a long time. Both of them had slightly red eyes. At this moment, they all feel a little close to home.
After a while, Han Qixia still pursed her lips and smiled, "Brother, come in and sit down."
Han Qixia turned sideways to make the petition, Han Huaijun was stunned again, then she lifted her robe and entered the main room.
Guessing that the two of them must have a lot to talk about, Nangong Yue automatically avoided it a long time ago, and took Baihui to Lin Jingchen's study, naturally not forgetting the snacks prepared in advance.
It was quiet in the study, Lin Jingchen and Imperial Physician Wu were sitting by the window with a case table between them, Lin Jingchen was holding a stack of pulse records given by Imperial Physician Wu and carefully looking at it page by page.
After Nangong Yue entered the room, she picked up the pulse case that Lin Jingchen had read and looked at it page by page, while Baihui served refreshments to everyone neatly.
For a long time, there was only the sound of paper turning in the room, rustling...
After an unknown amount of time, Lin Jingchen finally put down the last pulse in his hand, and both Nangong Yue and Wu Taiyi looked at him subconsciously.
Lin Jingchen stroked his beard, frowned slightly, and asked Imperial Physician Wu about the fifth prince's condition in detail.
Physician Wu answered one by one, including the analysis and speculation of several imperial physicians.
Although both Nangong Yue and Wu Taiyi knew that the fifth prince's situation was very bad, but seeing Lin Jingchen's solemn expression at this moment, their hearts sank.
After another brief silence, Lin Jingchen pondered and said, "Judging from His Royal Highness Fifth Prince's symptoms, it is most likely that there is blood congestion in the brain."
He also agreed with the diagnosis result of the Tai Hospital, and then said: "In this case, it is best to apply acupuncture, combined with medicine and massage. But I have never seen the patient with my own eyes, so it is difficult to accurately apply acupuncture..." As he spoke, he stroked He stroked his beard, "Well, here I have a set of acupuncture diagrams. Although it can't resolve the congestion in the brain of His Highness the Fifth Prince, it can relieve his headache symptoms..."
Imperial Physician Wu hastily clasped his fists together and said, "I also ask Divine Physician Lin for advice!"
Next, Yaotong Baizhu was the "patient". Lin Jingchen pointed to the acupoints on his head and explained to Physician Wu in detail, while Baihui quickly took notes on the side.
Nangong Yue listened attentively, and felt that this time she had benefited a lot. Compared with my grandfather, my medical skills are still far behind!
At the moment of concentration, the time passed quickly, until the poor Baishu's stomach growled, and only a few people in the study came back to their senses.
Imperial Physician Wu was a little amused, while Bai Shu blushed.
But Lin Jingchen didn't care, and greeted Baishu with cakes with a smile, and said: "Mr. Wu, I have never heard of or seen Wuhe ointment from Baiyue. If it is possible, can I wait until I get Wuhe ointment?" Get some to show me?"
For Imperial Physician Wu, this was just a matter of lifting a finger, and he hurriedly agreed. What's more, Imperial Physician Wu was also very curious about what this Wuhe ointment was.
Seeing that it was almost noon outside, Imperial Physician Wu got up to leave.
When he came to the yard, Han Huaijun was waiting there.
Nangong Yue personally sent Imperial Physician Wu and Han Huaijun out. After the door of Lin's house was closed, Han Qixia came out of the house and looked at the closed door reluctantly.
Nangong Yue said with a smile: "Sister Xia, Brother Han should stay in Luoyue City for a few more days. If you want to see him, it's not difficult."
Han Qixia breathed a long sigh of relief, she seemed to let go of something again, her eyes became clearer and calmer, and she said: "Brother told me just now that he and sister-in-law should move out of Prince Qi's mansion soon, and separate the mansion."
Nangong Yue was startled. She had already guessed that Han Huaijun and Jiang Yixi would move out of Qi Palace sooner or later, but this day came earlier than she expected.
"That's fine!" Han Qixia said almost sighing, her expression extremely complicated.
Just now, Han Huaijun told her some things that happened in Qi Palace in the past six months, one by one, Han Qixia almost didn't want to believe her ears—
For example, Prince Qi's concubine Fang Ziteng, also known as Fang Ziteng, had given birth to three sons for King Qi a few months ago, and everyone praised that these three sons looked seven to eight times like the eldest son...
For example, more than two months ago, Prince Qi's son was almost accused of going to Jingzhao Mansion because of his adultery. Later, Princess Qi sent hundreds of taels of silver to the plaintiff's family so that the other party could reconcile with his wife.
for example…
Han Qixia felt heavy in her heart, she didn't understand how her home could become like that...so filthy!
No, in other words, the way the father and king treated the eldest brother and the eldest brother's biological mother back then, it was already doomed that the roots of Prince Qi's mansion would have rotted long ago!
Even if she is still in the capital at this moment, she is powerless to change all of this, no matter whether it is the father, mother, concubine or second elder brother, they will not listen to her.
Han Qixia couldn't help clenching her hands into fists in her sleeves, and gave a wry smile.
No matter how chaotic and absurd the Qi Palace is, the father and king are the emperor's direct younger brothers, and unless they plot chaos, they will always be able to preserve the glory of the Qi Palace for the rest of its life! She needn't bother with them either.
"Sister Xia..." Looking at Han Qixia's complicated expression, Nangong Yue took her hand and looked at her worriedly, vaguely guessing that Han Huaijun must have said something about the Prince Qi's mansion that bothered Han Qixia.
"I'm fine." Han Qixia smiled calmly. She had already chosen to "flee to death" and chose to leave that home, so what else could she not think about!
Han Qixia regained her composure, then remembered something else, held Nangong Yue's hand instead, and said, "Yue'er, when I asked elder brother about cousin Fan's condition just now, elder brother told me something..."
About His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince? Nangong Yue raised her eyebrows slightly and looked at Han Qixia.
Han Qixia continued: "Uncle Huang thinks that Cousin Fan will fall off the altar to sacrifice to heaven, and the eldest prince instigated behind the scenes! Before they showed up, the eldest prince had already been imprisoned, and Jin Yiwei was ordered to investigate."
For Han Qixia, the Fifth Prince and the Eldest Prince are her cousins, and they are all related by blood. Although the Tian family has no family ties, she knows that in order to win the heir, the princes may embark on a life-and-death road, but When this moment came, she still felt a bit bitter.
Childhood time, the beauty of the past... After all, they are insignificant in front of rights and desires!
The storm about the position of supremacy is coming soon!
And they are in the far southern border, can they survive because of this? !
Han Qixia felt as if a hill was pressing on her heart, and she could hardly breathe. She couldn't help but glanced at the southern sky, and secretly prayed that Fu Yunhe would go well in Dengli City...
"Don't worry, Sister Fei." Nangong Yue saw her thoughts, held her hand, and said confidently, "A Yi and A He, they will be fine, and they will return triumphantly soon! "
Han Qixia nodded vigorously, extremely convinced.
By the time Nangong Yue returned to Bixiao Hall, it was almost Shen Shi.
As soon as he stepped into the yard, Que'er first said about laying out his clothes and handing over the post to greet him, and then happily reported: "Shi Zifei, there is a flying pigeon to pass the letter."
Nangong Yue's eyes lit up, her face shone with brilliance, and she smiled, "Give it to me quickly."
After receiving the silk paper from Que'er, Nangong Yue leaned on the pillow of the beauty's couch and couldn't wait to unfold it.
The letter was indeed sent by Xiao Yi.
Over the past two years, Xiao Yi has often been away on expeditions, but no matter where he is, there will always be a letter every three to five days. Only this time, because she went deep into the enemy's hinterland, she hadn't received his letter for a long time, and she couldn't write to him either.
Nangong Yue was most familiar with the handwriting on the letter.
Xiao Yi first reported that he was safe, and then mentioned what he had seen and heard along the way, and said that Nanliang Capital City has a very beautiful scenery, and when the spring is warm and the flowers bloom next year, he will take Nangong Yue there for a spring outing...
The smile on Nangong Yue's lips grew wider and wider.
Xiao Yi never lied to her. Thinking about it, the war will end soon... and it will be completely over!
Nangong Yue read the letter several times and carefully put it in a small box.
As soon as she closed the box, Huamei lifted the curtain and entered the room, bent her knees and said: "Concubine Shizi, the eldest lady is coming this way." After a pause, she added, "I also brought a food box."
Food box... Nangong Yue recalled something, smiled, got up and said, "Welcome the eldest girl to Dongci Room."
After Xiao Fei and Nangong Yue saw the ceremony, she personally brought the food box to her, "Sister-in-law, I just made plum blossom cakes and brought them to you. Also, this is my plum blossom sugar sauce, which can be used as a snack , and can also be used to brew sweet tea.”
Her tone was soft, but she couldn't hide the brilliance in her eyes, like a child showing off her own work.
Nangong Yue couldn't help laughing, and immediately ordered Huamei to make tea, and she and Xiao Fei used those plum cakes.
Xiao Fei has always been good at doing things, even though she used to be dismissive of cooking skills, but if she really starts to learn, she will be more serious than anyone else. The meringue, or the sweet and delicious plum sugar sauce in it, is impeccable, and it will whet your appetite.
Nangong Yue finished a piece of cake in one breath, took a sip of hot tea and said, "Sister Fei, your plum blossom cake is really appetizing, why don't you give a plate to your grandfather and your second brother..."
When hearing Xiao Luan, Xiao Fei, who was holding a teacup in her hand, had a weird expression on her face.
Nangong Yue raised her eyebrows to show doubts, Xiao Fei's lips curled slightly, and she said meaningfully: "Second brother doesn't need it. I went to second brother's place just now, and someone sent him flower cakes earlier. It’s from the Zhou Mansion.”
Of course Zhou Roujia gave it to Zhou Mansion. Nangong Yue also raised the corners of her mouth, it seems that the straw eagle that Xiao Luan sent was a good start, and Zhou Roujia returned the gift to him, so the two of them naturally became acquainted.
In any case, it will be a good start for this marriage...
"Sister Fei," Nangong Yue said as she got up, "Then let's deliver cakes to grandfather together."
Xiao Fei was about to respond when she thought of something and said, "Sister-in-law, I want to go to the small garden and cut some plum blossoms for my grandfather to display in the house. The wintersweet blooms so well now, but it's cold outside and my grandfather is not well. Not good, there is no wind, and I can’t go to the garden to enjoy the plum blossoms, so I think it would be nice to be able to enjoy them indoors.”
Xiao Fei wanted the old lady to show her filial piety, of course Nangong Yue would not stop her, and she was even more happy to see it succeed, so she responded with a smile: "Sister Fei, then I will wait for you in Tingyu Pavilion."
So, after leaving the yard, Xiao Fei took Taoyao to the garden, while Nangong Yue went straight to Tingyu Pavilion, thinking: Grandfather's calming soup has also been drunk for a few days, and she After a while, I will ask the old man for a safe pulse, and see if I need to adjust the prescription...
While thinking, Tingyu Pavilion appeared in front of her, and Nangong Yue was led into Dongci Room by the little maid of Tingyu Pavilion.
I never thought that Mrs. Fang would have a visitor today - it was Mr. Zhao who was in charge.
Now that Chief Manager Zhao is here, it must be Mrs. Fang who wants to discuss the Fang family's business with him. Nangong Yue was planning to avoid it, so she heard Mrs. Fang say hello, "Ah Yue, you came just in time, and I was going to call you."
Manager Zhao stood aside, sizing up Nangong Yue indiscriminately. He didn't have much contact with this concubine, that is, he had a few encounters with Yucheng, but it was enough. The concubine took care of the old man so that he became more energetic and healthy day by day. Words are enough to convince him.
"I've seen the concubine." The steward Zhao bowed respectfully, with a decent standard of etiquette. This bow was not only respectful, but also thankful.
Nangong Yue said with a smile, "Excuse me."
After Nangong Yue sat down on the armchair at the side, Mrs. Fang said again: "Old Zhao, tell me about it with Ah Yue."
That day, after hearing Nangong Yue talk about the Sigelai Mountain mine, Mrs. Fang ordered Manager Zhao to investigate.
Manager Zhao has been in charge of the Fang family's property for decades, and he knows the Fang family's mine well. After receiving the order, he immediately went to check the account books for these years, and came back in a hurry to report.
"Old man, concubine," Zhao Daguan replied with a straight face, "The mine in Mount Sigley was first discovered in the summer nineteen years ago. After the newspaper was published, you, old man, ordered Wu to arrange for someone to run away. At that time, more than 100 long-term workers were hired, and Deputy Manager Yuan under Manager Wu was in charge of mining matters. About four months later, Deputy Manager Yuan came to report to Xiao that it was an iron mine, but the veins were very Barren, can be classified as C class."
There are many mine veins in the Fang family. All along, only the mine veins above the second grade need to be reported to Mr. Fang for personal disposal.
However, after four months of mining, even the salt and iron mines reported errors. If there is nothing weird in it, no one will believe it.
"Where is Vice Steward Yuan now?" Old Master Fang asked in a deep voice.
Manager Zhao gathered himself together, with a hint of bitterness in his tone, and said, "Old Master, Deputy Manager Yuan has long since passed away. Counting the days, it was probably more than a year after returning from Sigle Mountain. One night, Deputy Manager Yuan The steward was drunk, accidentally fell into the lake and drowned."
drowned? !
Nangong Yue was slightly surprised, and glanced at Old Master Fang. After getting his permission, she asked, "Master Zhao, how dare you ask Deputy Steward Yuan's family?"
"As far as I know, Deputy Manager Yuan has only one only son, and his only son is very intelligent. He can read and recite poems at the age of three. Deputy Manager Yuan asked the old lady for his grace and revoked his only son's slave status." , Manager Zhao seemed to have thought of something, and said, "I remember that just before Manager Zhao passed away, he sent his only son to the capital, saying that he found an academy for him."
According to Dayu's regulations, slaves are not allowed to take the imperial examination. Deputy Manager Yuan obviously had high hopes for his only son, so he had the audacity to ask Mrs. Fang for grace. Could it be... Nangong Yue thought about it and said, "Grandfather, could it be that someone made Steward Yuan hide the matter of the salt mine on the condition that he would be the only son of the Yuan family to be admitted to the academy?"
Mrs. Fang nodded and agreed with her guess, "I'm afraid that's true." Then, he looked at Mr. Wu, "Old Zhao, did you bring the account book?"
"Brought it."
Manager Zhao took out a few account books from his luggage, and presented them: "Grandfather, Princess, these are the account books of the mine in Mount Siglei over the years. The annual output of the mine is less than two hundred shi." With such a small output, this mine has been in operation for more than ten years.
"Have you visited in these years?" After the old master Fang asked, he explained to Nangong Yue, "The chief steward who is in charge of the Fang family's property needs to inspect it in person every five years as a rule."
Speaking of this, Manager Zhao was a little ashamed: "Grandfather, after you fell ill, the fourth master said that the Sigley Mountain Mine was too poor, so I didn't need to pay attention to it, and I didn't have to go to inspect it." The fourth master Fang in his mouth , is Fang Chengling, the former heir of Mrs. Fang.
First, Deputy Steward Yuan was bribed to report wrong information, and then Fang Chengling came forward to stop the inspection every five years. In addition, the account books were handed over every year, so that the salt mine in Sigle Mountain was fully concealed. nine years.
Deputy Manager Yuan died, and Fang Chengling became a living dead.
But the clues in front of him clearly showed that this incident had something to do with Fang Chengling, and even Fang's third bedroom! It's just, to what extent did they get involved...
Nangong Yue pondered for a moment and asked, "Grandfather, can I take these account books back for a look?"
Old Master Fang naturally agreed, and Manager Zhao handed over the account book to Baihui.
At this moment, the servant girl came in and said: "Old Master, Shi Zifei, the eldest girl is here."
Upon seeing this, Manager Zhao stood up and resigned.
Xiao Fei came holding a bunch of wintersweet. After saluting to Mrs. Fang, she said with a smile: "Grandfather, do you think these wintersweets are blooming well? I have sent Taoyao back to Yuebiju to get a celadon bottle, and the wintersweet still needs to be paired with a celadon bottle. Come to help you put up all the flowers, we will enjoy plum blossoms and play chess at the same time... "
Seeing Xiao Fei's bright eyes and high spirits, Old Master Fang laughed, stroked his beard and agreed.
The room was filled with the fragrance of plum blossoms and the crisp laughter of the girls, and the original solemnity was swept away...