Chapter 405: Earl Anyang’s Illness
Lu Shiyan looked into Jiang Tangtang's eyes and said seriously, "I don't have any other thoughts. I also think that the name of your country is very good."
"Alright then!" Jiang Tangtang raised his glass and said, "From now on, our country will be called Damin. Come, let's toast to our bright future."
What's in the glass is naturally not wine, but milk tea.
It is made by boiling goat milk produced in the space with sugar and tea leaves, and tastes very delicious.
So, Jiang Tangtang ate hot pot and drank milk tea in such a relaxed and happy atmosphere, and decided on the name of the new country.
While eating, Lu Shiyan asked about the origin of the book again.
Just now, while his wife and daughter were preparing dinner, he had quickly read through the book, scanning ten lines at a time. He became increasingly curious about the author who could have written this book.
Jiang Tangtang then talked about An Zaixian. In addition to the guards stopping her and boldly recommending An Zaixian, she also talked about the situation of the An family.
The Lu brothers and sisters have not read the book written by An Zaixian yet, but after hearing their father and mother praising the book, they all feel that the book must be good.
Lu Tiantian's mood instantly dropped a bit. "Mom, will you reuse him?"
Lu Jingcheng and his brother were more rational and did not speak or interfere in government affairs. But they also looked at their mother, wanting to see what she would decide.
Jiang Tangtang said, "Such a talented official who is dedicated to serving the people should certainly be given more positions."
After hearing her mother's words, Lu Tiantian instantly became happy, "I knew that mother would not let upright and talented people be buried."
Lu Jingheng frowned and asked the question in his heart, "Mother, didn't he take out such a good book and present it to the Western... Deposed Emperor?"
"It is said that he was offered as a gift, but not only was he not given a high position, but he angered the emperor at the time and was demoted to a remote place and became a seventh-rank official."
Lu Tiantian was a little confused. How could donating a book result in the risk of being demoted?
Jiang Tangtang also didn't understand, so she arranged for someone to investigate what was going on.
Soon, the people Jiang Tangtang sent out to investigate came back with the news.
It turned out that although An Zaixian was talented and a good official who was dedicated to serving the people, his overly honest character offended most of the officials in the court.
In addition, he had a feud with Gao Jiandu, the then Minister of Revenue. When An Zaixian presented the book, Gao Jiandu made some changes behind the scenes, making many contents of the book become his own selfish motives.
During this same period, the Ministry of Works, under An Zaixian's supervision, suffered several major incidents. The water conservancy and city walls, which had been built with the combined efforts of half the nation, collapsed. An investigation revealed that someone had embezzled the money.
Although no money was found in the An family in the end, this became the main reason why An Jae-hyun was exiled.
As for the fact that the An family has been suppressed since An Jae-hyun was sent away, that’s simple.
When An Jae-hyun was at the center of power, he offended many people. Later, when Ko Gum-do's daughter Ko Hye-sook became the crown prince's consort, the Ko family's status became even higher.
At this time, without any orders from the Gao family, those officials who wanted to please the Gao family were scrambling to suppress the An family in order to gain the favor of Governor Gao Jian.
Because of Cha An's family incident, Jiang Tangtang gained a better understanding of the relationships, abilities, and conduct of the officials in the former Xirong court.
She also had a rough idea about the appointment of officials.
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In the Lingnan Pharmacy, Doctor Xue was researching how to improve the antidote for bone erosion as usual.
While he was busy, a medicine boy came in hesitantly, handed over a note carefully and said, "Master, the Earl of Anyang sent a servant to invite you to come over for a consultation."
"Who?" Doctor Xue didn't react for a moment and looked up.
The medicine boy looked around and explained in a low voice: "Anyang Bo, the emperor's biological father."
In the history of this land, there has never been a woman who has become an emperor. In addition, Jiang Tangtang did not give Anyang Earl any reward, so Yao Tong was still called by his previous title.
Although Jiang Tangtang has not yet bestowed any honor upon the Earl of Anyang, he is still a man of great dignity.
By now, Doctor Xue had realized who was seeking medical attention. He took his medicine box and, along with his medicine boy, went to see Earl Anyang.
After Lu Shiyan took Anyang Bo over, he placed him on the treasure island and blocked the news.
Therefore, those who had previously deliberately inquired about the whereabouts of Anyang Bo had never found him.
However, a few days ago, Anyang Bo also moved to Lingnan. His current residence was not far from the pharmacy. Doctor Xue followed the servant sent by Anyang Bo and soon arrived at his current residence.
Anyang Bo was sitting in a very dim room, wearing a hat with a black veil on his head. The black veil hung down, covering his entire face.
After Doctor Xue arrived, the Earl of Anyang dismissed all the servants in the mansion. Seeing that Doctor Xue was accompanied by a medicine boy, he hesitated for a moment and said, "Doctor Xue, could you please ask this medicine boy to leave as well and leave you alone to see the doctor?"
After Doctor Xue waved his hand and asked the medicine boy to leave, Earl Anyang took off his hat with black gauze.
As soon as the hat was removed, the patchy alopecia on Anyang Uncle's head and the reddish-brown papules on his face were revealed.
A hint of unease flashed across Anyang Bo's eyes, but Doctor Xue remained calm throughout. After checking Anyang Bo's pulse, he said, "Unbutton your pants."
"Ah?" A trace of embarrassment flashed across Anyang Bo's face. In fact, he had been suffering from this disease for more than a day or two.
But he endured it and didn't dare to see a doctor. This disease was really not elegant, and he was too embarrassed to see a doctor.
This time he sent someone to invite Dr. Xue over because his illness had reached a point where he could no longer bear it, so he swallowed his pride and asked Dr. Xue to come.
"Don't worry, uncle. I'm not only a doctor, but also a teacher to several children." Doctor Xue said this with great level of skill, meaning that he was one of them and he wouldn't tell anyone else.
The reason why Lord Anyang chose to ask Dr. Xue to see the patient was actually because of this consideration.
Although he was not a doctor, he was a man. He could more or less guess the symptoms.
Even if an ordinary person contracted this disease, they would be despised. But his identity was extraordinary. If the news of his illness got out...
He didn't dare to think about the consequences.
He didn't want to bring shame to his daughter.
After getting the assurance from Dr. Xue, he endured the embarrassment and unbuttoned his pants.
After examining the patient, Doctor Xue's expression became serious.
Seeing his expression, Anyang Bo knew that things were not going well. He said, "But there's no cure? If there's no cure, I won't complain... I just ask Divine Doctor Xue to prescribe some medicine and keep my original illness a secret. I've already let her down, and I can't hurt her any further..."
"Don't worry, uncle." Doctor Xue said, "I'll prescribe some medicine for you first. Take it first."
If it were in the past, given the severity of my uncle's illness, he would have been incurable.
But if the efficacy of the medicine can be enhanced, it is not impossible to cure it.
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