The Young Emperor and the Fearless

Going south from the capital city, a prosperous place about four hundred miles away is Donghe Town.

The eight streets and nine streets of Donghe Town are full of traffic and bustling pedestrians in the daytime, in response to the poem - Hundreds of thousands of houses are like a game of Go, and Twelfth Street is like a vegetable patch.

Thousands of households live here, although it is not half as prosperous as the capital city, but the people's life is quite active, with a strong sense of business.On the street, you can see small stalls set up by various houses everywhere, jewelry, fabrics, clothes, calligraphy and painting, snacks... everything you can think of, everything you expect to find.

Some are old things. If the value is right, they can be exchanged for what the stall owner wants, commonly known as exchanging old things.But exchanging old ones is not all about bartering. The buyer can also set a price and buy it directly with what he thinks is equivalent to the silver.This is the main source of benefits for replacement.

This is what Li Yuzhen did.

On the row of stalls she set up with two benches, there were various gadgets, such as old scrolls, dressing boxes, folding fans, jade pendants, and so on.These are all the items she bought from others with the handkerchief she embroidered herself.

Li Yuzhen knows needlework, and is best at embroidering handkerchiefs, with all kinds of characters and patterns at her fingertips.It's a pity that she can't earn much money just by selling the handkerchiefs she embroiders, so she thought of replacing them.

Old things bought in exchange for new handkerchiefs sometimes sell for a higher price.

On this day, Li Yuzhen's business was good, and someone bought a pair of copybooks that she exchanged a month ago for a tael of silver, so she closed the stall early, went to the evening market and bought a chicken, and prepared to cook it at home.

Li Yuzhen was supposed to get married a long time ago, but her parents passed away early, and she still has a younger brother who loves her dearly.Several people had proposed marriage to her, but they did not want to raise her younger brother, so Li Yuzhen refused to agree to the marriage and raised her younger brother alone.Life is hard, but her younger brother is obedient and sensible, which is very worry-free.

Li Yuzhen lives in the west of Donghe Township, near a school.Her younger brother Li Wang studied in this school.Classes in the school are closed early, Li Yuzhen usually goes back late, and Li Wang always goes home by himself.

When Li Yuzhen was passing the study hall with the chicken, she heard the sound of reading aloud from inside, thinking about going home and cooking the food, and Li Wang came back just in time to eat, so she went straight home.

When the dishes were finished cooking, the dusk was coming together, and it was getting dark.

Li Wang hasn't come back yet.

Li Yuzhen wondered if Li Wang was playful, so she followed the road to the book hall to look for it, but she didn't see Li Wang until she found the book hall.

The school was closed, so Li Yuzhen went to the home of the teacher who was teaching, but the teacher said, Li Wang packed up his books and left as soon as class was over, and he should have arrived home half an hour ago.

Immediately, Li Yuzhen's eyes turned red with anxiety, but she was lucky enough to think that maybe Li Wang had already arrived home during the time she came out, so she turned back again.

It was completely dark at this time, and when I got home, the house was pitch black and there was no sound at all.

Li Yuzhen called a few times: "Li Wang, Li Wang..."

No one answered.

Li Yuzhen panicked even more, didn't enter the house, and looked for someone along the road to the school, calling Li Wang's name while walking.I went back and forth twice, my throat was dry, and there was no response, nor did I see the familiar little figure.

Li Yuzhen finally realized that Li Wang was missing.

That night, Li Yuzhen sat at the door without sleep.The stewed fragrant chicken on the wooden table in the house has not been touched, and it has been cold for a long time.Li Yuzhen didn't sleep or eat, and looked tired.

In the early morning of the next day, she went to the school where Li Wang was studying again. She took the children in Li Wang's school and asked them one by one. Almost all the children answered that they didn't know.

Li Yuzhen was not reconciled, and asked again and again: "You really don't know where Li Wang has gone? Didn't you go to class with Li Wang? You have to think about it, huh?"

Li Yuzhen lingered in the study hall, and his master couldn't give lectures, so he tried to persuade him: "Li Wanglinglong is so cute, she will definitely come back, you can go home and wait with peace of mind."

Li Yuzhen waited all night, exhausted physically and mentally, grabbed his wife and did not let go, and said with tears: "My younger brother has never been away overnight, something must have happened, Master, you are highly respected and make many friends, can you help me?" Look for Li Wang."

The master saw how pitiful she was, and comforted her: "However, Li Wang is also my student, and I will try my best to help find him. Just relax and go home."

Li Yuzhen was so haggard that she ate two mouthfuls of stewed chicken after returning home. She also lost her appetite when she drank the soup, so she could only swallow it bitterly.She couldn't sleep either, and when she closed her eyes, it was all Li Wang's fault.

Li Yuzhen simply packed up her belongings and set up a stall on the street.

The street was as usual full of people coming and going, very lively.

Li Yuzhen was listless, staring blankly in a daze.

At this time, an old lady who was familiar with her passed by, she stretched out her hand, waved it in front of Li Yuzhen's eyes, and shouted twice: "Miss Li, Miss Li..."

Li Yuzhen was in a daze, as if she was deaf, until the old woman pushed her, and then she came back to her senses.

The old woman asked: "Miss Li, why are you so sad, you don't have any energy?"

When Li Yuzhen saw her, her nose was sore, and she cried: "I... my family Li Wang disappeared, and I didn't come back all night. Auntie, what do you think I should do, Li Wang is my only relative, if he What happened, how should I explain to my deceased parents..."

Li Yuzhen passed away unexpectedly when Li Wang was four years old. They regarded Li Wang as a treasure since they were young, and they always told Li Yuzhen to treat Li Wang well.Moreover, Li Wang also strives for success. Li Yuzhen worked hard to bring him to the age of 11. He also often helps Li Yuzhen with work. He is a very caring child.

The old woman was startled, patted her on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, don't worry, tell me what's going on?"

Li Yuzhen sobbed and told about yesterday's events one by one.

Ever since Li Yuzhen cried out, there were some people around, and after listening to her, they tried to find a solution for her.

"The child is naughty, will he go to other students' homes, I forgot to tell you."

"Impossible. Didn't Miss Li go to the school this morning? Classes have already started, and Li Wang hasn't come yet..."

"I have met Li Wang, Miss Li's younger brother. He is a smart and good boy. He loves to read and can read hundreds of pages of the Five Classics. Even if he is just playing for a while, he will never stop going to the school."

"It's also possible to go out to play, run far away, get lost, and maybe come back anytime."

"Don't just look for it in your residence and study hall, go further and look for it."

"Miss Li, don't worry, it will be fine."

Most of the people in Donghe Town are warm-hearted. Some people even suggested that Li Yuzhen ask someone to draw Li Wang's portrait. They can help find him in their free time.

Li Yuzhen was so moved that she shed tears for a while before she nodded vigorously: "Thank you, brothers and sisters. When Li Wang comes back, I will definitely come to thank you."

Everyone said: "It's unnecessary to thank you, it's good to find someone."

Li Yuzhen didn't care about the stall, and immediately went to find the artist. After two hours, the artist drew a portrait according to Li Yuzhen's dictation.

When Li Yuzhen returned to the booth, the familiar old lady was still there.Although Li Yuzhen did not get rid of the old woman to help watch the stall, but the old woman stayed because she was too anxious to attend to this place.

After thanking Li Yuzhen thousands of times, she spread out the portrait and showed it to the onlookers.

The old woman said kindly: "Miss Li, hang the portrait here, don't roll it up, everyone can look at it a few more times, and the impression will be deeper."

So Li Yuzhen found a shelf to hang the portrait vertically, and said to everyone: "This is my brother Li Wang, please help me find it, thank you all."

This place is originally a busy city with many pedestrians.

Many people saw it and stopped.Some people also came forward, asked about the situation, and promised to help find it.

There were several people who inquired before and after, and Li Yuzhen was gradually relieved.

The old woman said: "That's right, there are more people looking for you to look for Li Wang, it's better than running around by yourself. Our Donghe Town is not big, but one person can run around for several days."

Li Yuzhen took the old woman's hand and said emotionally, "Thank you, ma'am, if it wasn't for your help to find a solution, I would be so worried."

The old woman said: "The solution is not my idea, but everyone's idea. When you find Li Wang, thank you all."

Li Yuzhen nodded fiercely.