Chapter 52: The Lamp Market

  The uncle and nephew fought fiercely in the study, completely forgetting about time, until Mrs. Yang sent someone to invite them out for dinner, they stopped. After tidying up the chessboard, Mr. Yang let out a hearty laugh, after more than a dozen rounds of intense battle, he finally won one round. Compared to his previous losses, he had made great progress.

  Led by Yang Bo Fang, Liu Yi Tiao entered the living room of the Yang's house, where Old Liu and others had been waiting for a long time.

  A woman of about forty years old was sitting on the couch, chatting with Liu He's wife about family matters and laughing from time to time.

  Zhi is Yang Bo Fang's wife, Liu Yitiao stepped forward to pay his respects and said: "Young nephew Yitiao, pays respects to Aunt Yang! Wishing Aunt Yang eternal youth, good fortune, and longevity!"

  Yang Li heard the words and looked up and down at Liu Yitiao, smiling and saying: "You are a good nephew, huh? No wonder your Uncle Yang is always praising you in front of me. Your little mouth is indeed very sweet. Come sit down quickly, since you've arrived here it's like arriving at your own home, don't be polite." After finishing speaking, she also gave a white eye to Yang Bo Fang, scolding: "You two uncles and nephews are really something, what words must be spoken in the study? Letting everyone wait for you both for so long. Sister He and I, we women are fine, but Liu Shixiong and Second Nephew are probably both tired of waiting."

  "It's all right, it's all right!" Old Liu hastily waved his hand and said: "Yang has something important to discuss with me, we should wait a bit longer."

  One sentence dispelled some of Lao Liu's resentment, and he couldn't help but take another look at Yang Li Shi. This woman was not ordinary.

  Yang Bofang also understood the meaning of Yang Lishi's words, and he walked straight to Liu Laoshi's side, picked up the wine jug on the table, and poured a full cup for Old Liu. He handed it over to Old Liu and said: "It was my fault, I hope you won't blame me, Brother Liu. Here, let me toast you with a cup to make amends."

  "Hehe, Young Master Yang is being polite." Old Liu also didn't stand on ceremony, stood up, took the wine and gulped it down.

  Yang Li saw Liu Laoshi drink the wine and smiled, beckoning to them: "Liu brother, He sister, one, two, and little Hui, everyone is here, let's eat quickly. The lantern festival will start soon."

  At the same time, inside the East Palace of Chang'an City. The eighteen-year-old Crown Prince Li Chengqian was reclining on his bed, with his trusted aide Li Ji standing beside him.

  Li Chengqian gently stroked the wound on his lower ribs and asked Li Ji and Dao: "Has the person who saved me been found?"

  Li Ji bowed and said: "Reporting to the Crown Prince, that divine doctor treated Your Highness's injury and then disappeared without a trace. I am sending people to search for him in all directions."

  "Ah, a life-saving favor cannot be forgotten. That divine doctor has only been seen by you once, so put in some extra thought and effort to find him for me." Li Chengqian looked at the silk thread that had just been removed from his ribcage, and a deep longing arose in his heart. Perhaps that divine doctor could also cure his foot disease, as well as the coughing fits of his mother. He instructed Li Ji: "Since the divine doctor appeared in San Yuan County, he must be a resident nearby. I want you to go to San Yuan County and visit every household to search for him. Once found, report back to me immediately. Remember, under no circumstances can we be rude to the divine doctor."

  "Yes, Your Highness! I will go and search immediately!" Li Ji bowed and replied, then stood up and exited the door.

  Arriving at the temple gate, Li Jihe and looked at the Wan Deng Ming lanterns hanging on the palace gate, took a deep breath. The divine doctor from San Yuan County not only saved the crown prince but also saved the lives of his entire family of over ten people. To take the emperor out for a ride without proper protection is a capital offense, Li Jihe cannot bear this responsibility!

  If it wasn't for that divine doctor stepping out at that time, Li Ji might have really gone crazy.

  Li Ji still can't forget the feeling of that moment, fear, confusion, helplessness. He carried the prince from San Yuan County East all the way to the west of the city, then turned around to the north road, but no medical house dared to treat him. Such a big wound, so much blood, made this seasoned battlefield guard tremble with fear, that person was the crown prince, and that blood was the future emperor's blood!

  Until he arrived at Yonghe Pharmacy in Miyoshi County, where he loudly called out for a doctor, the divine physician stood up.

  The doctor's angry shout brought him back to his senses and he grabbed a lifeline.

  Although the god doctor was dressed like a farmer at that time, Li Jihe saw a calmness on the face of this farmer that other doctors did not have. This calmness is something that people who have not seen much blood would never have.

  A life-saving favor is like rebirth, let alone a divine doctor who saves not only him but also his family.

  "Big brother, big brother, that lantern is so beautiful! I want it, I want it!" Liu Xiaohui sat on Liu Yitiao's arm, pointing at a large red rooster-shaped lantern and shouting loudly. She completely forgot the promise she made to Old Liu at home to behave and not ask for things randomly.

  Liu Yitiao looked at the lantern, it was made so vividly and indeed very likable, no wonder Liu Xiaohui wanted it. Smiling, he gently scratched Liu Xiaohui's nose, then walked forward to ask the boss: "Uncle, how much does that rooster cost? I'll take one."

  "This young master has a good eye!" The little boss praised with a smile: "This lantern is the best in our lamp market, and it took two days for the master of our store to make it. Whether it's modeling, workmanship or materials, it's all excellent. However, this lantern is not for sale."

  "What's going on?" A familiar voice sounded beside Liu Yitiao, who turned his head to see a woman, only shoulder-high to him, standing by his side. The woman had a green silk scarf covering her forehead and eyes like jade.

  Zhang Chuchu, Liu Yitia recognized him at a glance. However, seeing that Zhang Chuchu didn't seem to have any intention of acknowledging him either, he remained silent.

  "Gentlemen, and miss, please take a look over there." The boss pointed to the right side of his stall, where there was a square table, a stack of red paper, and several scholars dressed in traditional attire. "This lantern is prepared by our master for the talented men and women of San Yuan County to compete in poetry composition. Regardless of gender, whoever writes the best poem wins. If you two are interested, you can go give it a try."

  "Oh? I don't know which elegant gentleman you are, but you've come up with such an ingenious idea." Liu Yitiao asked.

  "As for this young master, our host is the Du family from the east of the city, and this lantern festival is hosted by our young master. The boss introduced to Liu Yitiao with a somewhat proud expression: "Our young master is not only young but also has exceptional talent in both poetry and painting. He has a great reputation in San Yuan County and even in Chang'an City. Soon, the young master will come here to evaluate the poems written by you talented scholars. If you two are interested in this lantern festival, you can wait for a while."

  Du's family? The largest landlord in San Yuan County. Liu Yitiao had a plan in mind, carrying Liu Xiaohui to the desk where he recorded poems and songs. Zhang Chuchu also seemed to be following him casually from behind.