Chapter 45 Shangguan and his son have a heart-to-heart talk(1/2)
After returning from Yunxinzhai, Shangguanzi immediately went to the palace to find Fengliu.
Mr. Fengliu, where is your mentor, the ghost doctor?
Prince, my master's whereabouts are elusive. Every time we meet, he is the only one looking for me...
So where did you meet before?
Prince, my master... Feng Liu spoke softly.
Dongqi Ghost Doctor, formerly known as Wu Haisheng, was born on Guangji Island. A fishing boat was all his family's assets. His parents were honest and good friends, and they foraged for food at sea all year round. Before Wu Haisheng was seven years old, he lived on the sea with his parents and made a living by fishing.
When he was eight years old, Guangji Island was hit by a tsunami and his parents were forgotten. Wu Haisheng was so lucky that he drifted with the current and finally landed at a pier in Dongqi Bay.
Fortunately, he was rescued by Mr. Ju Yuanxia, a big businessman from Tinglan Kingdom who was passing through Dongqi.
Naju Yuanxia was kind and righteous, and when he saw that he had a unique character and was smart and eager to learn, he really liked him, so he adopted him as his adopted son and named him Jushan Sheng.
From then on, Ju Shansheng helped his adoptive father manage the supply of goods in and out of Loulan Company.
This Loulan company is a large cross-border trading company. It is not simple. They traveled eastward to the Qi Kingdom and the Luo Kingdom. From the Tinglan Kingdom to the Northern Tang Kingdom, their business was connected from north to south, and to the capital of the capital. Business was booming and their financial resources were rolling in.
Ju Shansheng traveled to various places at home and abroad with his adoptive father Ju Yuanxia, so he was well-informed.
He has many years of purchasing experience and has traveled all over the country to help his adoptive father collect various rare medicinal materials.
Thirty years ago, he accidentally met the Bianqiang miraculous doctor from the "wild and foreign land" - Dongge Sanren.
Dongge Sanren, I heard that he is the ninth prince of Daye Kingdom. He knows medicine and is a kind and diligent prince.
At first, the San people of Dongge developed secret medicines in the palace and selflessly helped the poor people, which was highly praised by the people of Daye Kingdom.
Later, due to the struggle for imperial power, the country changed hands overnight. The ninth prince of Daye Kingdom, who saw through the world of mortals, fled to the borderland and lived a savage life.
He traveled all over the mountains and rivers, collecting herbs and refining them. In the end, his hard work paid off, and he refined a magical medicine based on datura, mandala, mountain eggplant, Obululu...etc.
He made powder, pills, and wine. Later, he returned to Daye Kingdom, poisoned the usurper, supported his brother's child to ascend the throne, and left.
After the great revenge was avenged, the ninth prince of Daye Kingdom left the palace. He took the name of Donggesan people and lived in seclusion in the mountains from then on, not caring about worldly affairs.
Perhaps by chance, through the introduction of the mountain people who collected the medicine, the mountain saint got to know the mountain immortal Dongge Sanren.
Through repeated interactions, the Dongge San people discovered that the saint Jushan was a good person.
Following the journey of the Holy Master, they knew medicine and were good at researching medicine. They had the same temperament and became master and disciple.
Ten years later, the Dongge San people helped their disciple Ju Shansheng and established the Ludi Thirteenth Palace, which integrated medical and nursing care.
The San people of Dongqi were appointed as the palace masters, and the Holy Mountain Saint called himself Dongqi ghost doctor. From then on, he traveled all over the world, specializing in solving difficult and complicated diseases.
Gradually, Dongji Ghost Doctor Jushansheng became famous in the world and became a veritable medical sage in a great country.
Fengliu said: Prince, if master wants to see me, he will usually send a message to me in advance to go to Ludi Thirteenth Palace.
Oh, is it the Ludi Thirteenth Palace in Jingwu Prefecture?
Yes, it's thousands of miles away from Kyoto... Hehe, it's far away.
I heard that the examination for accepting disciples in the Thirteenth Palace of Ludi is very strict and the requirements are high. In the decades since the palace was established, each palace has only accepted three disciples?
Yes, Prince, there are certain hard and fast rules for accepting disciples. Officials and noble families are not allowed to accept disciples, but those from humble families with extraordinary talents will be accepted.
Huh? Why...
The elders said: Students from poor families will especially cherish this opportunity, but others may not.
Studying medicine requires superb medical skills and continuous improvement, because human life is at stake.
Apprentices with good character and willingness to study hard are hard to find, so the number of apprentices has been limited in recent years.
Then it would be great for you to meet in Kyoto, why did you choose such a far away place to meet?
Oh, Prince, my master is the great elder of Ludi Thirteenth Palace.
The elders of the Thirteenth Palace of Ludi are relatively secretive in their affairs, and the medical skills they teach are mainly the treatment of difficult and complicated diseases and the preparation of rehabilitation medicines. Therefore, those secret medicines do not leave the palace.
Oh, how many elders do they have?
Feng Liudao: There are thirteen elders in the palace, and each elder has his own unique secret skill.
In the past few years, the secret skills were not passed on to each other, but in the past two years, the rules have been changed. They have begun to deploy to various places to develop their own branches among the elders.
Currently, they are forming a medical and political alliance and developing branches in various countries. Therefore, Master often travels around in summer and autumn throughout the year.
It's the beginning of summer now, so it's possible that Master will go out late at night.
Oh, it is indeed normal that he likes Daye Kingdom.
Perhaps because the climate of Daye Kingdom is pleasant, and the Queen of Daye, Luo Changyi, is also from Dongji, Master prefers to go there.
Hmm, have you ever heard the ghost doctor say anything about my brother?
Feng Liu smiled lightly and said: Prince, to be honest, when Master created Concubine Xiao, I was there the whole time.
Can you still remember where the gentleman lived with the ghost doctor when he was a child and what happened to him?
I remember them all, but as for Prince Shangguan Ding, I don’t know whether that person was the prince. At that time, Feng Liu was still ten years old, and her memory may be negligent.
Well, Mr. Fengliu, I won’t disturb you anymore! Let’s talk another day.
Shangguanzi turned around and came to Zhaoyang Palace.
Mr. Dezi, you haven’t gone home to retire yet?
When Xiao Dezi saw Shangguan Zi, he was so frightened that he lost his mind.
Tai, Tai... Master, where are you from?
Father-in-law is scared? I am a human, not a ghost...
Xiao Dezi, after seeing the shadow under the window...
Only then did he boldly come over and salute Shangguanzi.
Where is the emperor? Shangguanzi looked around and found that Zhaoyang Palace had hardly changed.
The new emperor was frugal enough when he ascended the throne. He only changed the carpets and screens, making the entire palace look elegant and clean.
Returning to the Crown Prince, the Emperor left the palace today. Oh, when did it happen, and who did he go with?
He went out early in the morning and didn't let us follow him. He seemed to be going out with Princess Mingxi.
Okay, then I’m leaving too.
Father-in-law, which prince is this?
Xiao Youzi, the palace maid who had just entered the palace, asked.
Why do you ask so many questions? If you talk too much, you will get killed!
Eunuch Dezi scolded him for a while, and no one dared to ask any more questions.
In the martial arts hall, the third lady led Emperor Shangguan Qing around for a long time.
Your Majesty, please inscribe a plaque for the Youth Military Academy Martial Arts Hall.
The emperor said: Third Miss, please use black gold fonts on the plaque of Princess Mingxi's Mansion. The current color is not grand enough!
Oh, Your Majesty, it’s up to you! I haven’t done any research on these fonts.
Your Majesty, black gold seems to be only used by the royal family, right?
You are royalty! No one has more rights than you!…
The third lady's cheeks are as bright as blooming flowers, and the corners of her delicate lips are slightly raised, making people so fascinated that they want to pounce and take a bite.
Your Majesty, stop joking, you are making fun of others again.
I, have you read the betrothal gift for Fangzeyuan?
I just came back, and I don’t have time to go back yet... The third lady lowered her rosy pink neck.
Tangyuan, what I give is a betrothal gift, not an imperial edict. What I want is a copy of your true love, not compliance with orders. Do you know my heart...
Uh-huh, Tangyuan will consider it carefully... You are the emperor, and your servants cannot do whatever you want.
If Qing'er were not the emperor, would you fall in love with Qing'er?
The third young lady blinked her beautiful eyes and hesitated to speak. She didn't know how to answer. Shangguan Qing was full of affection.
Shangguan Qing suddenly pulled the third lady into his arms and said "Oh". The third lady's face turned even redder and she could only bury her face deeper.
The love between a boy and a girl is as pure as a crystal clear pearl, shining brightly in their colorful hearts...
Under the eaves of the martial arts hall, Shangguan Yun stood over there... I don't know when he came, and a terrifying cold light shot out of his eyes.
Yun'er, when did you come? Do you hate Shangguan Qing?
Shangguan Zi's eyes were like torches, staring at his son Shangguan Yun.
Father, don’t you hate his lineage?
No, I don’t hate it. Our enemies are not your uncle and his family.
No, it's impossible, you were confused by the great sect masters...
You see, he not only took my throne
Now, I want to trick the glutinous rice balls away too...
It's you who betrayed Tang Yuan. It's you who don't know how to cherish it. I still can't explain it to Tang Shoufu.
Father, there are many things you don’t know...
What I don’t know, tell me!
Say it, why don't you say it?
If you don't come today, my father is preparing to go find your son! Humph.
Please explain your organization in blue... first!
To be continued...