When Xiao Lingdang's father was able to walk, martial law was imposed in the capital. Inspections for entry to the capital became stricter, and guards could be seen everywhere. If anyone committed a crime during this time, even a pickpocket, they would be thrown into prison until the end of the Longevity Festival.
The emperor's birthday is approaching, and officials from the Ministry of Rites are getting busy preparing to receive envoys from various countries.
The Rong family's doorman posted a notice three days in advance that they were closed for today. Taking advantage of the good weather today, Hu Shan asked Linlang to meet her friends together to enjoy the flowers and have tea.
Hu Shan's good friends were all daughters of military commanders. They were outgoing and straightforward and didn't follow many rules. When they knew that Linlang was a miracle doctor, they admired her very much. The four of them quickly became familiar with each other and had a lot of fun chatting and laughing.
After enjoying the flowers and boating by the river, they went to the best restaurant nearby for dinner. Hu Shan, as the inviter, had already booked a private room on the third floor of Wangyue Tower.
"Sister Linlang, I really admire you. A few days ago, those three men were hacked to a bloody pulp, and you weren't afraid at all. You even saved them. Your courage is no less than that of the soldiers on the battlefield."
Li Ping, the daughter of General Dingyuan, said admiringly, "Even though I've practiced martial arts since I was a child, I would still be scared if I encountered a situation like that. So much blood, just thinking about it makes me dizzy."
Even though she was a daughter of a general's mansion, she had never been to a battlefield, not even to a military camp. How could she know the cruelty of war? If she saw someone injured, she might step forward to help stop it, but she would still panic when she saw so much blood.
Linlang smiled and said, "Everyone has their own specializations. Just think about saving people and ignore those things, and you won't feel scared."
Another Liu Manting waved over Yu Qian, "I heard that the person next to Sister Linlang had a lot of tumors. It was quite scary. Did Sister cure him?"
Linlang looked at Yu Qian. Yu Qian didn't feel inferior at all. Instead, he stood there proudly and let them look at his neck. Yu Qian said, "My daughter is a good doctor. The scar is hidden in her hair and behind her ears, so it's basically invisible."
Li Ping and Liu Manting took a look and indeed could not see any scars. They saw them in the hair and behind the ears.
What Linlang didn't tell them was that the skin graft needed to be done on the buttocks and was used directly during the operation.
She smiled and said, "It was a benign tumor, and it was removed. She suffered a lot, but fortunately she was very strong and got through it."
Then he took Hu Shan's hand and said, "Look at Xiao Lingdang's father, and then look at Yu Qian. Do you know that if you have a strong mind, you can also defeat the disease and recover?"
Hu Shan nodded. "Master, I understand. I'm in a very good mood now, and my illness seems to have improved a lot. Of course, Master's miraculous medicine is also indispensable. Everything I have now is given by Master."
Li Ping and Liu Manting agreed. Hu Shan would never have dared to ask her out to play before. Now she is much more energetic. If she didn't tell anyone, no one would know that she is a patient.
I admire Linlang even more. It's a pity that they are not interested in medicine, otherwise I would definitely learn from her. But knowing a miracle doctor is really a proud thing.
The four of them sat together eating melon seeds and talking about the latest happenings in the capital. Suddenly, there was a sound of gongs from below. It meant that an important figure was coming to the capital, and the common people were asked to make way.
The four of them leaned over the window and looked forward. The team was very large, and it seemed to be a big shot.
Liu Manting recognized them immediately. "Look, it's Princess Huasheng and Concubine Jin who have returned. They've been worshipping Buddha in Xiangshan. The Emperor's birthday is coming soon, so it looks like they've returned to celebrate His Majesty's birthday."
Li Ping whispered to Linlang, "Empress Dowager Jin goes to Xiangshan for two months every year to worship Buddha and pray for the Jing Dynasty and the Emperor. She has a very good relationship with the Emperor. After the Emperor's mother passed away, she raised the Emperor and endured a lot of hardships."
"Princess Huasheng is the daughter of Concubine Jin. The Emperor loves her daughter and dotes on her. He has opened a princess residence outside the palace, but there is no consort. Princess Huasheng said she doesn't want to get married. She just wants to find a man she likes and be together. There is no need for so many red tape."
Liu Manting said enviously, "How many young ladies in the capital envy Princess Huasheng for being able to have an independent marriage and be her own master."
Princesses also had many helpless moments, such as when two countries were at war and the defeated country needed the princess to marry. This didn't happen in the Jing Dynasty, because Northern Qi wanted a hostage.
Thinking of this, Linlang knew that what Northern Qi wanted from the beginning was not a few cities on the border of Jing Dynasty, they wanted the entire Jing Dynasty.
When the imperial concubine and the princess traveled, their style was only slightly inferior to that of the emperor. After a long and grand procession, they finally arrived at the carriages of the imperial concubine and the princess. Their carriages were much wider than those of ordinary people, and on the shafts sat palace maids and eunuchs who served them closely.
Li Ping praised, "The ceremonial guards that accompany Concubine Jin and the princess are almost as good as the Empress's."
The emperor gave them such a large guard of honor, which also showed his importance to them.
Linlang remained silent. She remembered that in her previous life, after she had followed her son to the capital, Concubine Jin had already passed away, and Princess Huasheng lived a carefree life, with countless ministers in her household. It was said that she had the merit of following the emperor.
In other words, Concubine Jin and Princess Huasheng are the Fourth Prince and Concubine Shu's people.
If things continue to follow the historical trajectory, after next year, Jing Dynasty will completely become a vassal state of Northern Qi. So what if the Fourth Prince succeeds to the throne? He is just a puppet. The real power is Northern Qi.
When she came to her senses, the two cars were getting closer and closer. The people on both sides of the street who had no time to avoid them were kneeling on the ground, with their heads lowered and their eyes submissive, not daring to move.
Just as Hu Shan was pulling Linlang inside, Linlang saw a familiar voice on Princess Huasheng's carriage, Gu Yuanfang.
Wasn't she sent to a nunnery? How did she appear on Princess Huasheng's carriage?
Linlang wanted to take another look, but Hu Shan pulled her away. "Sister Linlang, don't look anymore. If you're discovered, you'll be taken away as an assassin."
Not only did Linlang see Gu Yuanfang, but Su Jinyao, who was drinking tea with friends in another teahouse, also saw him. His brows were so furrowed that they could kill a fly. Gu Yuanfang was really an indestructible fly. He actually fawned over Princess Huasheng and came back to disgust people again.
Gu Yuanfang sat on the shaft of the cart, head held high, facing the people around her with the attitude of a victor. They wanted her to die alone in the nunnery, but unexpectedly, she would find a way out and meet Princess Huasheng, who became her savior.
She is now deeply loved by Princess Huasheng, who will adopt her as her adopted daughter after returning to Beijing. Then, let's see who dares to look down on her.
All this was thanks to the planning and help of Xiao Cui and her brother. Li Guangping was indeed a handsome man, but unfortunately his social status was low. He had been so caring and sweet-talking her these days that she couldn't help but devote herself to him.
So what? A servant's brother is also a servant. She is no longer the same as before and is not worthy of Li Guangping. Fortunately, Li Guangping is a smart man and never mentions their relationship.
When she becomes the princess's adopted daughter, she can help him in next year's martial arts examination as a way of repaying his kindness.
Gu Yuanfang looked around proudly. She would definitely give an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth to those who bullied her.
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