Chapter 28 Fame Spreads Across Chang'an
Li San Niang was very obedient. She was afraid that her fate as a nobody would be implicated, so for three days, she didn't even leave the Li family home. At home, she not only took care of Lu Zhu'er, but also helped Li Da Sao and Li Er Sao manage the affairs of the whole family and participated in many things.
First, she and Sister-in-law Li agreed on the amount of money they would have to pay each month at home. The total amount was one and a half taels of silver for the two of them each month. Li San Niang wanted to pay two taels, but Sister-in-law Li refused, saying that Lu Zhu'er was too young to eat or use much, and they would discuss it when Lu Zhu'er was older.
Secondly, every evening after dinner, she would discuss with Li's father and second brother how to best share the Heimlich maneuver and CPR. Li's father even asked why it was called the Heimlich maneuver. Li San Niang couldn't very well say that it was named after a foreigner named Heimlich who invented the method, could she?
He could only vaguely explain that he didn't know why he felt that this was the right name. In the end, it was Brother Li who said, "Let's keep it simple and call it Hai's Techniques. Just pretend that this person surnamed Hai was taught to Li San Niang by a female Taoist priest."
Thirdly, the Li family hired someone to open a gate in the west wall of the Zhou family's courtyard, which they had bought next door. They also tidied it up the next day. Sure enough, when they had someone come to see the courtyard, they said that there was enough moisture to make it suitable for digging a well.
I thought that with so many things to deal with, I wouldn't have time to think about the intricacies of high-ranking noble families. But as things slowly fermented, rumors spread like wildfire in Chang'an about the Ministry of Revenue Minister Gao's family being surrounded and imprisoned by the Imperial Guards. There were all sorts of rumors, such as corruption, bribery, collusion with foreign powers, and rebellion. They even started gossiping about the women in the inner quarters, which was unbearable to hear.
However, on the evening of the third day, the imperial guards of Minister Gao of the Ministry of Revenue withdrew without escorting anyone away, indicating that everything was fine. This also suggests that Minister Di must have investigated the case of the daughter of the Duke of Liang falling into the water, and that Minister Gao of the Ministry of Revenue's family was framed.
On the fourth day, Li San Niang was still thinking that if nothing else happened, could she go out?
Do you think this person is strange?
Normally, I stay at home, whether I'm playing with Dewdrop and Little Yellow, visiting Little Goro, or helping with housework with Sister-in-law Li, I can also check out the new medical techniques published by the Imperial Medical Bureau, or go to the front courtyard pediatric clinic to see Father Li seeing patients and Second Brother Li getting medicine. I have so much to do and am never idle. I never imagined I would have to go out.
So, suddenly you're told you can't go out anymore, and you, who usually just stay home all the time, suddenly want to go out? There's nothing you absolutely have to do, but you just want to go out.
It seems that if others restrict what you can do, you have to rebel against them, otherwise life seems meaningless.
Li San Niang shared her conflicted feelings with her mother, who couldn't help but tap her forehead with her finger and say, "You're just bored!"
After Li San Niang and Li Mu finished showing off, they wanted to invite Li Da Sao, Li Er Sao, and Lu Zhu'er to go to the West Market for a stroll. The shop assistant told them that a new circus troupe had come to the West Market, and that it was very interesting. There were fire-breathing performers, fire-jumping performers, and monkey trainers. It was really interesting.
Li San Niang wanted to take Lu Zhu'er to see the sights and clear her mind.
Just as I was about to go and talk to Sister-in-law Li, Second Brother Li came over from the front yard, looking unpleasant with a furrowed brow, clearly unhappy.
Just as Li San Niang was about to ask, Li Er Xiong angrily slammed a red invitation card onto the table.
Li Erxiong remained silent, which piqued Li Sanniang's curiosity. What could have made Li Erxiong, who was usually all smiles and had an exceptionally good temper, not only become serious but also indignant?
Picking up the invitation from the table and unfolding it, Li San Niang immediately understood why her second brother Li was so angry.
hehe.
Wang Erlang is going to marry his widowed cousin from his maternal family.
Yes, it's Li San Niang's ex-husband, Lu Zhu'er's biological father, and Wang Erlang, who is having an affair with his widowed cousin, who is about to get married again.
They even had the audacity to send an invitation to the Li family, stating on the invitation that it was the joyous occasion of her father's wedding and that it was only right for her, as his daughter, to attend.
No wonder Brother Li was so angry. Even Sister Li felt that she hadn't slapped Wang Erlang enough; she should have slapped him ten or eight times.
What kind of father is this, to humiliate his own child like this?
In the eyes of someone like Wang Erlang, this behavior probably doesn't seem like he's being bad to his children, nor is he being selfish.
After reading it, Li San Niang also slammed the post on the table. Li Da Sao, puzzled, picked it up and also slammed it on the table.
"Outrageous! Have the Wang family lost their minds? How dare they send us such an invitation! I'll have your elder brother come over and teach them a lesson!"
"Haha, sister-in-law and second brother, don't be angry. Little sister will definitely not let Luzhu go. Let's just pretend we didn't receive the invitation. They wouldn't dare to come to our door and force Luzhu to go."
As the three were talking, Li's father and his young apprentice Li Gui brought in a pale-faced man in a blue round-necked robe, carrying a gift box.
He was originally the steward of Princess Cheng'an's residence!
"This humble servant is Wang An, the steward of Princess Cheng'an's residence. Physician Li and Madam Li greet you."
Wang An bowed to Li's father and mother, and nodded to Li's second brother and sister-in-law before continuing, "The princess knows that it was thanks to Li's mother's righteous act of saving the daughter of the Duke of Liang that a tragedy was averted. She greatly admires Li's mother's benevolent act as a healer and has specially sent me to express my gratitude and present a small gift."
As he spoke, he was about to hand the gift box to Li San Niang.
Li San Niang was hesitating whether to accept the call or not.
"Thank you for your kind words, Princess. I am grateful for the trouble you have to come to our door, Steward Wang. However, the Li family cannot accept this gift. It is simply a matter of course for a physician to do, how can we use it to make money?"
"Doctor Li, you flatter me. It is precisely because of your benevolent heart that the princess is grateful. If Doctor Li refuses, wouldn't that tell the world that good deeds are not rewarded? Besides, it would be better for Madam Li to accept the princess's favor."
Receiving a look from Li's father, Li San Niang lowered her head and stepped forward to accept the gift box from Wang An's hands.
Just as the group was about to exchange a few polite words, and Sister-in-law Li had just brought out the teacups, the waiter led in a man dressed in Hu clothing, with a thick beard and a sword, carrying a gift box.
"Oh, it seems today is a good day for Dr. Li's family, with many distinguished guests. I won't be of any trouble. Since I have already accepted the gifts, I'll go back and report."
Li Erxiong saw Wang An off with a smile on his face. When he turned around, he saw the soldier leaving with his hands clasped in greeting. They bowed to each other as a sign of respect. Li Erxiong quickly went over to see what the soldier had come for.
As luck would have it, it seems that as soon as Di Shaoqing solved the case and reached a conclusion, everyone sent people to the Li family to express their gratitude.
The soldier was from the Duke of Liang's mansion. He had come to deliver gifts and an invitation, saying that he was grateful for Li Sanniang's help and that he would invite Li Sanniang to a banquet in ten days.
"Princess Cheng'an's gesture is merely a token of her gratitude. The Duke of Liang's family is even more arrogant than Princess Cheng'an. Third Sister saved someone, yet they expect Third Sister to personally come to their door to express her thanks? They have quite the nerve."
"Although the old Duke of Liang has passed away, he still holds the title of Duke. His illustrious military achievements will bring blessings to his descendants. Moreover, after this incident, it will probably take the young lady ten days to half a month to recover, which is understandable."
Sister-in-law Li answered, and just as Li San Niang was about to continue asking about the Liang State Duke's family, the young waiter Li Gui led another person in.
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