Cui Tianqi was overjoyed. It seemed that he had really found his sister's child this time. If he brought the child back, it would definitely make his mother happy and maybe even cure her illness.
"Master, what are you doing? Is this boy your son who was lost among the common people?"
"Nonsense, this is my nephew. Quickly tell your brother to get up. This is great news. After searching for so many years, we have finally found him. I really want to thank your brother."
Just as Fu Yunying was wondering what was going on, Fu Xiaoyu and Cui Yulu came to the backyard together.
When Fu Xiaoyu saw Cui Tianqi's barely concealed smile, she knew she had definitely found the right person this time.
His years of planning and investigation have not been in vain.
"Brother Cui owes me a huge favor this time, remember to pay me back."
"No problem, I'll report to the Emperor and ask him to find you a good wife, how about that?"
Fu Xiaoyu's face darkened: "Who told you this was a favor?"
He hid here to avoid the Emperor and Empress Dowager's nagging, hoping for some peace and quiet. He never expected to be pressured to get married by his friend. How terrible!
"Speaking of which, it's been a while since you went back to Kyoto. The Empress Dowager misses you. Now that things have settled down in the foreign lands, and with the Spring Festival approaching, wouldn't you like to come back to Kyoto with me?"
Upon hearing his words, Fu Xiaoyu's first reaction was to observe Cui Yulu's expression.
"Brother, why are you looking at her? Do you like her?"
No wonder my brother has been acting strangely lately. How come I didn't think of that? But Han Yu'an likes this girl too, and so does my brother. No wonder Han Yu'an gave up. It turns out he felt he couldn't compare to my brother and gave up on his own.
These people are quite a handful, and their complicated relationships are giving her a headache.
"Don't talk nonsense. He is my patient. I treat him. That's our relationship. He probably sees me because he's afraid he'll have a relapse and no one will take care of him."
Cui Yulu quickly explained, afraid that Han Yu'an would misunderstand.
"You're talking nonsense. There are plenty of imperial physicians in the capital, and none of them are less skilled than you. How dare you boast like this? You're shameless."
Before Cui Yulu could retaliate, Ji Xiaotang came in with steamed buns and called out to Cui Yulu, "Master, have some steamed buns."
This time, Cui Tianqi was astonished. The dignified physician Ji Xiaotang actually called a young girl "master," which was truly an eye-opener.
"Okay, then I won't stand on ceremony."
Cui Yulu was hungry, and this was also a good opportunity to slap Fu Yunying in the face.
"Yunying, did you disrespect your grandmaster again? You are punished by copying the Materia Medica."
"Master, you're so biased."
Fu Yunying stomped her foot angrily, then turned and went back into the house.
Then look at Cui Tianqi, who happened to be looking for the legendary doctor Ji Xiaotang, and unexpectedly ran into him here.
"Doctor Ji, would you be willing to come with me to the capital to treat my mother's illness? You can name your terms."
Ji Xiaotang stuffed the steamed bun into his mouth and looked at Cui Tianqi with his round eyes: "It has been a while since I have returned to the capital. But now that I have become an apprentice, I will go with my master whenever he goes."
Cui Yulu was completely bewildered. What did this have to do with her? She hadn't planned to go to Kyoto anyway; she was busy with her own clinic.
After finishing the bun in a few bites, he stared at Ji Xiaotang with wide eyes and said, "Good apprentice, you should go by yourself. Your master has other things to do, so I won't go to Kyoto."
Han Yu'an stole a glance at Cui Yulu; in fact, he also wanted Cui Yulu to go to Kyoto with him.
Ji Xiaotang, that shrewd old man, understood everything at a glance from Fu Xiaoyu. This time, he absolutely had to get his master to go with them.
"If Master doesn't go, I won't go either. I'll help Master with his work."
Upon hearing this, Cui Tianqi became anxious.
Now that her nephew has been found, all that's left is to bring out this miracle doctor to treat her mother. If they can't get Ji Xiaotang to come, her mother can only be a little happy; she will still die.
"You are the master of the divine physician, so you must be even more skilled than the divine physician. Why don't you come back to the capital with us?"
Cui Tianqi didn't know the girl's background, but seeing how much they cared about her, he figured she must have some extraordinary qualities.
"Well, I don't want to go to Kyoto, and I'm not familiar with the place. I'm really sorry, but I can let Ji Xiaotang go with you."
The main problem is that she doesn't know how to get along with Han Yu'an; the two of them always feel a bit awkward together.
"Since our master physician doesn't want to go to Kyoto, we can't force him. How about we leave it at that for today and have breakfast first?"
This matter can't be rushed; there are still a few days left, so Cui Tianqi can wait.
Cui Tianqi followed Han Yu'an back to the room, watching curiously as he took out a small blanket from his childhood.
"This is all I have from my childhood. I used to have a butterfly jade pendant, but I lost it when I was little and can't find it now. These are the only things that can prove my identity."
Cui Tianqi carefully examined the small quilt. He noticed a beautiful butterfly pattern embroidered on one corner, and the character "Wan" could be faintly seen beneath the pattern—his sister's name.
He hugged Han Yu'an with delight. He knew this child was his sister's, and it seemed his intuition was right.
This was the first time Han Yu'an had been hugged like this by an elder of the opposite sex, and he was somewhat at a loss.
“My dear nephew, we need to set off for Kyoto as soon as possible so that your maternal grandfather can see you. Your sister’s child is still alive, and you are the continuation of your sister’s life.”
At breakfast, Cui Tianqi couldn't suppress his smile and insisted on having Han Yu'an sit next to him.
Cui Yulu originally didn't want to eat here, but Ji Xiaotang pulled her to sit down with him.
"Does your head still hurt? If it does, tell me, I have some medicine here."
Cui Yulu was the first to ask Han Yu'an, "Even if we break up, we can still be friends, right?"
"Thank you for your concern, it doesn't hurt anymore."
Han Yu'an answered humbly and politely, as if the two had just met.
Cui Yulu chuckled, "That's good."
"Master, I have a headache. Last night, that brat Yunying tricked me with fake alcohol, and now I have a terrible headache."
Cui Yulu smiled and said to Ji Xiaotang, "You just need to drink less alcohol in the future, you don't need to take medicine at all."
Ji Xiaotang was not annoyed by her teasing; instead, he smiled and looked at everyone.
"Master's words were indeed insightful."
Everyone was speechless; that's not how you flatter someone.
While they were eating, both Cui Tianqi and Fu Xiaoyu received messages delivered by carrier pigeon.
After reading the letter, his expression turned serious.
"You go first."
"My mother is unwell and wants me to go back quickly. What about you?"
Fu Xiaoyu's eyes were serious. After glancing at him, she continued, "Almost. The Empress Dowager is unwell and has summoned me back immediately."
The two exchanged a glance; it seemed they had no choice but to return to Kyoto.
"Yulu, I need to ask you for a favor. I wonder if you would be willing to help me?"
Cui Yulu looked at him curiously, wondering what he was up to.
"Why are you being so polite? You know me. As long as the consultation fee is right, I'm still very willing to help."
Fu Xiaoyu looked at the little money-grubber in front of him with great interest, wondering whether he should tell her that he could give her his mountain of gold.
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