Chapter 462 A Chance Encounter
Of course, after Burketebai's deliberate display of friendliness, Li Dalang naturally lowered his guard.
Seeing his three teammates with their wounds roughly bandaged, Li Dalang's worries subsided somewhat.
Using gestures and guessing, and from the occasional utterances of Chinese by Burketebai, Li Dalang finally understood why Burketebai was willing to save these four Tang Dynasty soldiers.
Everything depended on the backpack that Li San Niang and Li Da Sao prepared for Li Da Lang.
This backpack was originally made by Sister-in-law Li for Li San Niang to use, but Li San Niang never used it, so it was given to Li Da Lang.
What makes this backpack different is that Sister-in-law Li embroidered the character "Li" on it, along with a small tiger next to it.
(Li Dalang's given name consists of the single character "Hu".)
The medicine prepared inside was carefully prepared by Li San Niang and Li Er Xiong, and the paper used to wrap the pills was yellow paper bearing the logo of Li Family Pharmacy's Bencaotang.
When the Burketebai tribesmen were herding their livestock, they discovered Li Dalang and his companions on horseback. At that time, Li Dalang and his companions were unconscious, so they were at their mercy.
So the herdsmen led Li Dalang and the others back on horseback.
When Burketebai had his men check Li Dalang and his companions' belongings, Burketebai discovered the character "Li" on Li Dalang's backpack, and after rummaging through the backpack, he found yellow paper with the name "Ben Cao Tang" (Herbal Medicine Hall) inside containing medicine.
After seeing this, Burketbai instructed his people to bandage the four men to stop the bleeding, give them water, and light a fire, thus saving them.
"So, Bull, why did you save us?"
Li Dalang watched as Burke pointed to his backpack, then took out a bag from his own tent, and showed it to Li Dalang the pills wrapped in yellow paper with the Herbal Hall mark.
When Li Dalang saw the identical yellow paper-wrapped pills, he suddenly realized what was going on.
"Ah! It's the same yellow paper used to wrap medicine in the family clinic!"
After listening to Burketebai explain in Chinese, using gestures, Li Dalang finally understood.
Back in Chang'an, Li San Niang had asked Bai Ziyi to help her get sheep intestines from the Department of Ulcer Medicine at the Imperial Medical Bureau. Bai Ziyi had mentioned that his half-brother, Qi Mude, owned a pasture in the Western Regions, so he took on the job.
Before Bai Ziyi returned to the Western Regions, Li Sanniang and Li Erxiong prepared dozens of medicine packets for him, feeling that since they had asked him for a favor, they should do him a good deed.
The Li family practices medicine, so sending urgently needed medicines to the grasslands is quite appropriate.
Furthermore, Bai Ziyi was very happy to receive these medicine packs and even wanted to continue buying them from Li Family Medical Hall.
“Kimade, in-laws, my mother’s brother’s family,” Burketbai pointed to the medicine packet, then to himself, “Kimade, give it to me, it’s good stuff, to save Dawul (meaning hurricane).”
After listening for a while, Li Dalang finally understood what Burketebai meant.
"He said that his cousin, Hatake, is his relative by marriage. Judging from his words, he should be his cousin, right?"
The medicine packet that Bai Ziyi's aunt gave him was given to Qi Mude by Bai Ziyi, who then gave it to Burketebai, who used it to save his sick young son, Dawule.
So, when he saw the exact same thing, he saved us.
When Li Dalang asked Burketebai why he was willing to rebel against the royal court and save people without telling the court, Burketebai fell silent.
Li Dalang didn't urge them, but instead fed the other three people the meat porridge that had cooled down.
Seeing this, Burketbai also helped out. After Li Dalang had finished eating the meat porridge and the whole earthenware pot was empty, Burketbai said a few words to Li Dalang.
"Your Majesty, this is terrible! My mother is dead, my father has driven me away, and it will be difficult to lead them. We can only rely on the help of the flag bearer."
At this point, Burkebai raised his head, stared at Li Dalang solemnly, and said, "Help you, repay me, and live a good life."
Only then did Li Dalang finally feel relieved.
"Very good, I was just afraid you had no desires."
Li Dalang clenched his right fist and punched it into his left chest. "Fine! You help me, and I'll fight for your reward so your tribe can live a good life!"
After Burketebai, who had been laughing heartily, left with the pottery jar, the captain, who had been silent until now, sat up and looked at Li Dalang, asking, "Can what he said be true? Can we believe him?"
Li Dalang listened for a moment, and only after confirming that no one was outside the tent did he whisper to the captain, "Since he was able to produce the medicine package from my family's clinic, he probably wasn't lying."
After all, my family's clinic is just an inconspicuous little clinic in Chang'an City, and it's really not worth making such a big deal out of it.
What our team did means that if we get caught here, we're as good as dead ten or eight times over.
Why would they save us, stop the bleeding and bandage us? And why would they help us hide our whereabouts?
As for what he really thinks, given our current situation, what can we possibly investigate?
"Brothers, let's heal our injuries first, until we're strong enough to fight again, then we can talk about anything else."
Upon hearing this, the captain exchanged glances with the other two, who were more seriously injured and could only lie down, and nodded. "You're right. We're lucky to be alive this time. If we can return alive, we'll definitely make a name for ourselves."
As for this Bull, someone will deal with him when the time comes.
Li San Niang in Chang'an would never know that her eldest nephew had just been saved by the medicine packet she had prepared.
On the day off, Li San Niang still got up at the usual time, exercised with Li Er Lang and the others, and then sat down with Lu Zhu'er to have breakfast together.
After 9 AM, Chen Yanfu and Tang Mingyue, who had made an appointment long ago, arrived with Wang Ye, a member of the Wang family who had stayed in Chang'an and were on good terms with them.
The three men came to the door with two things on their minds. One was to ask the Chen and Tang families to join the exchange hall established by Li San Niang, so that they could exchange their best treasures for a certain amount of value and what kind of secret techniques they could get.
Secondly, to introduce Wang Ye to Li Sanniang so that the two could discuss the specifics of the Wang family joining the Exchange Hall.
Inside the main hall, besides Chen Yanfu, Tang Mingyue, Wang Ye, and Li San Niang, there were also Li's father, Li's second brother, and the old doctor Liang and the young boy from Shaoyang who had been invited by Li San Niang.
"Mr. Liang, it is a great honor to meet you today!"
I never expected that Li San Niangzi had become Liang Lao's apprentice!
No wonder Li San Niangzi has such a great reputation in Chang'an; a good doctor produces a good student!
Wang Ye was quite eloquent, but it was also clear that he truly admired Doctor Liang, which was why he went to great lengths to praise Li San Niang.
Old Doctor Liang stroked his beard and smiled, "Third Sister is exceptionally talented. Her golden needle technique is something I taught her, but everything else is thanks to Doctor Li."
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