Yang Yue'e was sick. She said that she had always liked to eat sweet and sour things. As the weather was hot recently, she used the ice honey vinegar stored in the cellar in winter to make porridge. She was so greedy that she got an upset stomach. Now she has been staying in her room and has not come out.
Guo Shao immediately thought of Lu Xiaoniang, who was not a ready-made doctor, so he asked Lu Xiaoniang to go to the back garden to see a doctor. How could Lu Xiaoniang live in the mansion? People already knew the whole story.
Lu Xiaoniang followed a dark and strong woman into the gatehouse. She was carrying a box and could not help but take another look at the rainbow-like gatehouse. When she entered the back garden, she immediately saw the beautiful scenery of the lake, the winding pavilions and corridors, which were much more magnificent than the county government office of Wushan County in Zhuozhou.
The dark and strong woman took her to a house by the lake. When Lu Xiaoniang walked in, she ignored Guo Shao at first, and her eyes were immediately attracted by three very beautiful women. She was stunned. She remembered that Guo Shao had said how his concubines were starving, and he cooked delicious meals. Lu Xiaoniang thought he just had a few ordinary wives and concubines, but she didn't expect it to be like this. Two of them looked similar, and the other one with a slender figure and curved eyes was the most beautiful. Lu Xiaoniang had never seen such a beautiful person in her life.
The beautiful lady with eyes as bright as the moon smiled and said: This must be our distinguished guest, Doctor Lu. My sister is sick and I would like to ask Doctor Lu to take a look.
Guo Shao's voice said: Madam Lu, they are my family members, my wife Li Yuaner is Yulian.
Lu Lan's eyes swept over a woman who was dressed the most simply. She was a little reserved and saluted without saying a word. But the lady didn't care at all. She walked up to Lu Lan and grabbed her hand. She walked to the table and said, "Mrs. Lu, please pick one as a reward for your consultation."
Lu Lan took a look and immediately became interested in a short jade-carved tube thrown nearby, so she picked it up without hesitation and played with it in her hand.
The lady asked excitedly: "Ms. Lu, do you know what it is?"
Lu Lan shook her head: But this thing is useful to me, it’s quite warm and smooth.
The lady said generously: Then I’ll give it to you.
Although Lu Lan was not polite, he immediately began to ask about the situation before and after the illness. When he heard that it was just a stomach upset caused by eating cold food, he immediately said: It will be cured immediately.
Guo Shao laughed beside him: A miracle doctor is a miracle doctor, Chinese medicine is not slow to take effect
Lu Lan said indifferently: "It is not necessary to stick to taking decoctions to treat illnesses. The method is a bit awkward, but she is General Guo's concubine, so it doesn't matter if she is a woman. I will explain it to her clearly. Vomiting and diarrhea will dehydrate the body and affect the appearance. It will be less painful if she is cured immediately. But you have to stay away for a while."
The lady said: Yulian, you and Yue'e are the best, go find a sand pot and take Madam Lu over there.
Lu Lan said: No need to boil the medicine, just boil a basin of warm water.
Yulian took Lu Lan out of the hall. Guo Shao sat down on a stool and asked Li Yuaner kindly: "Yuaner, are you used to living in the mansion?" Li Yuaner said softly: "Madam is very kind to people, and I am gradually getting used to it."
After hearing this, Fu Ermei laughed and said: There are only a few of them, and they are together every day. I didn’t bully them.
Guo Shao nodded and said, "I went to court today, and the Queen Mother said she would give me a good horse, so I can go to the North Garden of the Imperial City early tomorrow morning. My second sister and the others have been in this garden all day, and I haven't taken you out to play. Sometimes I think it's a bit unfair. Tomorrow we will have a chance to go to the North Garden to ride horses together."
Li Yuan'er said calmly: Aren't all innocent girls staying at home all day long? No one wants to go out and show their face in public often, so Alang, you don't have to say that.
Fu Ermei was very excited, with a smile in her eyes: I haven't ridden a horse for a long time, and I don't dare to ride when my husband is not around. Tomorrow morning, you take me riding, and I also want to practice archery, so that I can show my ability to my elder sister.
Guo Shao seized the opportunity and said: The Queen Mother is not as powerful as you. By the way, Madam Lu's father has passed away and she is left alone. Second sister, you see, she is a great doctor. Of course, if you don't like her, I'd better know it as soon as possible.
Fu Ermei said with a smile: You are thinking of making me your concubine, so I agree because you take me riding horses.
In the north garden of the imperial city, there was a large grassland outside the palace gate. To the northeast, the terrain was undulating. In the distance, the city wall showed a continuous black shadow in the morning light. The air was moist in the early morning, and there were still dewdrops on the grass leaves.
At this time, on the green grass outside the palace, a yellow umbrella and a light red screen had been placed, and many palace maids and eunuchs were busy there.
The palace gate slowly opened, and a neat team of armored cavalry marched out, followed by many palace servants. A large carriage was open on all sides, with a round umbrella on top. Fu Jinzhan was sitting under the round umbrella. After she left the palace, she raised her head, smiled, took a deep breath of fresh air, and looked very comfortable.
Arriving at the place that had been prepared long ago, Fu Jinzhan, supported by her attendants, stepped down from the carriage, her long skirt dragging on the grass. She walked to the imperial couch in front of a large screen, brushed aside her wide sleeves, and sat upright on it. A young general jumped off his horse and knelt on one knee in front of him: "I, Du Chenggui, the commander of the inner palace, pay my respects to the Queen Mother."
Fu Jinzhan glanced sideways, and Concubine Du, who was standing beside her, stepped forward a few steps. Fu Jinzhan said softly: You and your sister haven't seen each other for a long time, so go and talk to General Du.
Not long after, another general came to report: Inspector Guo Du came to the North Palace and asked to see the Queen Mother.
Bring him here. Fu Jinzhan's eyes became brighter, and the horse was also brought over.
Yes, the general replied.
Fu Jinzhan looked at the orange-yellow light before the rising sun in the east, and the agile war horses galloping on the pasture. A smile appeared in Ruyue's eyes: What a happy morning.
The eunuch Yang Shiliang immediately bowed and said: The world is enjoying good weather, peace and prosperity, and the Queen Mother is enjoying the happiness with the people.
Not long after, a carriage was seen driving over from the grassland. After it stopped, Guo Shao, dressed in martial arts uniform and a crown, got off the carriage. He turned around and stretched out his hand, and a jade-white hand was placed in his palm. Then Fu Ermei came out.
Fu Jinzhan frowned slightly when she saw this, but it was not because she didn't want to see her sister, but because she didn't expect Fu Ermei to come back today.
I saw Fu Ermei wearing a lapel gown, trousers and leather boots, and a fu hat on her head. She looked like she was going to ride a horse. Then three women wearing skirts of different colors got off the carriage. Guo Shao brought all his wives and concubines with him.
Several people walked towards the obvious umbrella cover. Guo Shao was the first to kneel on one knee, and several women also knelt on the ground to pay their respects and pay their respects to the Queen Mother.
General Guo, there is no need to be polite. Please stand up. Fu Jinzhan said calmly and slowly, then smiled and greeted her kindly, "Second sister, come to me."
Sister. Fu Ermei came up briskly without even a piece of jewelry. Fu Jinzhan whispered in Fu Ermei's ear in public: I see you are in good spirits, maybe your husband was robbed last night.
No one knew what they were talking about, but Fu Ermei blushed and said coquettishly: "Big sister is really too nosy."
Fu Jinzhan talked to her second sister affectionately while she scanned the other three women. One of them, Yulian, was known to her. She had been her maid a few years ago. The world was really strange. Now she was actually her brother-in-law's concubine. Fu Jinzhan had seen the other two for the first time, but she quickly guessed which one was Yang, the beauty awarded to Guo Shao by the late emperor in Yangzhou.
Three women walked to the side and stood by. Fu Jinzhan looked at Li Yuaner and said, "Li Yuaner, come here and look up so I can see you."
Li Yuan'er hurriedly walked over respectfully, and Fu Jinzhan praised her: "You have delicate bones, plump muscles, and dignified facial features. I really wronged you."
I did it willingly, so I don't feel wronged. Li Yuan'er was not shy in this situation and spoke clearly.
Fu Jinzhan nodded slightly, reached to the neck of her open-collared dress, and took off a wide gold necklace, which was intricately inlaid with a variety of colorful pearls and gemstones, and its value was inestimable. Fu Jinzhan said: I have heard General Li Chuyun talk about his virtuous and polite daughter. This is the first time I meet you, and I don’t have any gift for you. Take it and don’t refuse.
Li Yuan'er knelt down and thanked: "Thank you, Queen Mother, for your gift."
Fu Jinzhan turned to her second sister and said: Second sister, look, Yuan'er is no worse than you, so don't bully her by taking advantage of your power; although there is a difference in status, you have to treat Yuan'er as a sister.
Fu Ermei said: I don’t bully anyone, and no one bullies me.
At this time, a general came over with a tall black horse. Everyone's eyes were attracted. The general was not short, but the horse's head was almost as tall as him. Whether in the northern Liao Kingdom or the Central Plains, it was rare to see such a big horse. The momentum alone was incredible.
Guo Shao was also attracted by this horse. It was taller and stronger than the expensive BMW that Dong Zunhui had given him before, and its coat was shiny and smooth without even a trace of stray hair. It was very beautiful. The muscle lines on the horse's shoulders were full of strength and beauty.
As soon as he saw the horse, his mind flashed back to the speed of the horse in Suizhou, Shu, and the roar of the horse. Even though Guo Shao didn't know much about horses, he could tell that this horse was very rare.
Sure enough, Fu Jinzhan's voice said: The late emperor wanted to tame it, but was thrown down. The ministers were angry and wanted to kill it, but the late emperor was reluctant to hurt it. Everyone said it was a good horse, but it was wild and fierce.
The eunuch bent down and said: Your Majesty, it is a captured wild horse, not a domesticated one.
Guo Shao walked up to it, and the horse stared at him with its eyes wide open, but it seemed very quiet, and for a moment it didn't look wild. He reached out to touch the horse's face, and the horse immediately exhaled and raised its hoof to kick him.
The general next to him hurriedly said: General Guo, be careful.
Fu Jinzhan said: I want to give this horse to General Guo as a reward. Whoever can tame it for General Guo will be rewarded with 500 strings of cash.