Tranquility

Tang Ning didn't have much contact with Imperial Physician Lu, the only time she met was when Tang Ning came back from a visit to the Imperial College many years ago, in the dim sunset.

Tang Ning didn't know much about Imperial Physician Lu. She only knew that this person was about 40 years old. He had received the true biography of Dr. Lu, and his medical skills were good. He was the exclusive imperial physician of the Second Prince.

Although Tang Ning came to visit rashly, Lu Mansion's hospitality standards still gave Tang Ning considerable respect.This is not to say that the Lu Mansion will open the middle door, and a group of servants will welcome them. Tangning has practiced in the capital for several years and often socialized, so she naturally gained insight. This kind of insight is indescribable. a feeling.

For example, the servant who entertained Tang Ning was an old servant for many years. From the way the old servant treated people, his etiquette, and the attitude of the other servants towards the old servant, one could infer the old servant's status in front of the master. What is your attitude.

Next, let's look at the place where the host arranges to entertain guests, and the tea and snacks served.Whether tea is the most precious is not important, what matters is whether it is the most caring.Tang Ning still retains some of the characteristics of modern people in her bones. She also came from a humble background in ancient times, and she has always been indifferent to tea.In order to pretend to be a literati when socializing, I naturally go with the crowd and talk about tea tasting, looking like there are [-]% tea lovers.But only people in the Tang residence know that his favorite drink is all kinds of sweet scented tea, especially the chrysanthemum honey tea brewed by Shu Hongyu.

At the moment, the Lu Manor was serving him chrysanthemum honey tea. Tangning took a sip and narrowed her eyes, thinking that the chrysanthemums hadn't bloomed yet.Just when he was about to taste another chrysanthemum to see if it was last year's dried chrysanthemum, Imperial Physician Lu had already strode in.

"Brother Tang, rare visitor, rare visitor."

This was the first time that Tang Ning saw the face of Imperial Physician Lu clearly under the sun. He looked very similar to Dr. Lu, but his temperament was completely different from Dr. Lu's.In particular, the deep wrinkles between his brows contrast sharply with the smile lines at the corners of Dr. Lu's eyes.

Tangning couldn't help being stunned for a moment. Anyone who watched Lu Taiyi speak passionately with a serious and paralyzed face had to have a reaction time.

Fortunately, Tangning came to her senses quickly, smiled and cupped her hands and said, "Brother Lu, it's the first time we've met, and I'm ashamed to come here."

Calculating that Imperial Physician Lu was 20 years older than Tang Ning, this age was more than enough to be his father in ancient times, but judging from Tang Ning's address for Doctor Lu, he and Imperial Physician Lu should be of the same generation.Originally, Tangning thought that Doctor Lu was a rigid and serious person, and that he might not be too happy to discuss friendship with his peers, so they could just call each other according to their official titles, but now that he took the initiative to recognize him, he responded with kindness.

The two exchanged a few words and sat down.

Since he took the initiative to show his favor just now, even if Tang Ning doesn't like Imperial Physician Lu very much, she still has to save face, and said, "Brother Lu is indeed a master of medicine, but even the ordinary scented tea can be made so fresh and refreshing, it's very suitable Little brother's heart."

"This tea was developed by Junior Brother Hongyu. I remember he once said that you like this tea, and that's why people brew it. It's just that the tea maker's skill cannot be compared with that of Junior Brother. It's okay, Brother Tang. Just one or two."

"Oh, it turns out that brother Lu and Hongyu know each other, but my younger brother doesn't even know about it." Tangning said in surprise, but her impression of Imperial Physician Lu was a little better in her heart. This person is not as heartless as he appears on the surface. It's a different kind of filial piety, Shu Hongyu's sesame stuffed buns are not easy to eat.

But then again, before the two of them started talking, Tangning secretly gritted her teeth, looked at Doctor Lu's upright face, and silently labeled her as prudish.

As for Shu Hongyu, although Tang Ning was a little annoyed with him, he was his own child after all, and Tang Ning still defended his shortcomings. She naturally found reasons for her own children in her heart - Shu Hongyu was an official student of Dr. Lu, just like Dr. Lu's own son. From his standpoint Above all, it is imperative to ease the relationship between Master and Master's son.As for not telling him, it is probably because he has always had a bad feeling for Dr. Lu.

Tang Ning is an emotional person. Although she matured a bit after getting older, she still couldn't get rid of her habit of treating people based on her feelings.If he doesn't like a person, he instinctively doesn't want to deal with that person unless it's unavoidable.For example, Ding Jiugong, even so, when faced with Ding Jiugong's little tricks, Tangning was usually too lazy to respond.Knowing that Ding Jiugong felt that he was defiant because of Lin Qingyu, he didn't want to change.To be honest, Tangning's willful character is not suitable for officialdom, he is a willful painter in his heart.

And Shu Hongyu is a rational person, this does not mean that he is ruthless, on the contrary, his feelings are like spring rain, delicate and gentle, silently moistening into the hearts of every relative.It was as if he knew that Tangning blamed Imperial Physician Lu for his waywardness, but he still silently protected his waywardness in his own way.If it wasn't for Tangning's sudden visit to Imperial Physician Lu this time, perhaps he would never have known about Shu Hongyu's gentle protection behind him.If Shu Hongyu hadn't worked hard before, Imperial Physician Lu would have been polite and courteous to him for the sake of Dr. Lu, but he would not have been as close as he is now.

Physician Lu saw that Tang Ning was distracted. Hearing his voice, he seemed to be unaware of his relationship with Shu Hongyu.Physician Lv seems rigid and unreasonable, but anyone who can't read people's faces and don't know how to speak, it is impossible to live in the imperial hospital for decades.Therefore, Imperial Physician Lu quickly realized that he had said something wrong, and quickly corrected him: "Brother Tang, don't get me wrong, Hongyu is my father's disciple, and you know the relationship between me and my father. My father doesn't want to see me, let alone live here." When I came to my house, although I, as a son of man, had to obey my father's orders, I couldn't really ignore my father. That's why I begged my junior brother with the cheek to let him occasionally tell me about my father's recent situation. I think the reason why my junior brother If I don’t say anything, I’m afraid that my father will be unhappy if he finds out.”

"Hehe, Brother Lu, you don't have to be so polite. Although we are of the same generation, my younger brother is more than [-] years younger than you. My name is Zi'an. Brother Lu can just call me Zi'an." Tangning smiled and avoided the topic just now.

"In that case, let's call each other Biaozi, which is self-contained, and it comes from the meaning of Zai Dacheng." Imperial Physician Lu received Tangning's closeness and knew that he didn't care just now. Although his face was still paralyzed, The tone is much closer.

"Zizi Dacheng, Dacheng in Zizi, good word. Uncle Lu probably invented this word. Uncle Lu has great expectations for brother Zicheng."

"Exactly, Brother Wei originally thought that my father hoped that Brother Wei would be able to achieve great success in medicine and inherit his mantle. It wasn't until Brother Wei took the word for his eldest son that he realized that he was at his best, and he was free before himself. The shackles are only in the world, and you can achieve great success. Healing people is not healing the heart. It's a pity that when I understand it, I can't get rid of it." Lu Taiyi's tone was full of helplessness, and the wrinkles on his brows deepened.

Physician Lv's remarks were already superficial. Tangning realized something after hearing this. He suddenly recalled what his teacher said when he was in school, that many great scientists were proficient in philosophy. Maybe this is similar to painting. To some extent, painting is not a kind of philosophy of life.At this time, Tangning shouldn't think too much, just write down what she just realized, and deal with Doctor Lu instead.

"Brother Zicheng has a picture. From Zi'an's point of view, there is no difference between practicing medicine in the palace and practicing medicine in the private sector. They are both doctors, but their identities are different. But no matter what their identities, is it possible that Brother Zicheng will start a business because of this?" Different prescriptions? Brother Zicheng, no one can restrain you, but you restrain yourself."

Tangning said something very philosophical, but she secretly added "that's strange" in her heart.However, after hearing what Imperial Physician Lu said just now, Tang Ning felt that she had misunderstood Imperial Physician Lu. When Imperial Physician Lu was young, he might have had differences with Dr. Lu due to different ideas, but as he grew older, he wanted to recognize his mistakes and turn around. But he couldn't go back, but this was out of his control.He himself didn't mean to confront Dr. Lu, it was just out of his control.

Originally, Tang Ning hated Imperial Physician Lu not out of anger that he had a different view from Doctor Lu, but because he was angry that Imperial Physician Lu refused to bow his head in front of Doctor Lu.And he came this time because he wanted to persuade Doctor Lu to bow his head before he left. Even if it was just a superficial agreement, it doesn't matter if he still disagrees with his father's point of view in his heart. There is no need to worry too much after he leaves.

Now it seems that there is no irreconcilable conflict between Lu Taifu and Dr. Lu, this is better, and he is more confident in persuading him.So Tang didn't hesitate anymore, and simply said:

"Brother Zicheng is always so worried, I can't say anything about the affairs in the palace. But judging from Uncle Lu's case, you care too much about the rules. If Uncle Lu doesn't let you see him, you really don't see him. From Brother Cheng's point of view, listening to your father is filial piety, but if you really don't see Uncle Lu, it's not filial piety."

Physician Lu nodded unconsciously when he heard this. He didn't quite agree with Tangning's earlier statement that doctors don't distinguish between identities. He felt that Tangning was too young and innocent, but what Tangning said later really spoke to his heart Yes, this is where his difficulty lies.But his father asked him to resign as an imperial physician, but he really couldn't do it.Instead of always quarreling when father and son meet, it is better to avoid it, which will make the father less angry.

Over there, Tangning continued her efforts, and continued, "Uncle Lu said he won't see brother Zicheng, but he didn't say he won't see his grandson and great-grandson. Since brother Zicheng can't be happy by himself, how about letting his children and grandchildren please Uncle Lu?"

The crease between Lu Taiyi's eyebrows suddenly loosened, and then he frowned again: "I have never thought about the method of Zi'an, but I just followed my elder brother's appearance. The second son and the third son are stubborn, and there is no medical practice Talent, I'm afraid I can't please my father. And as the eldest grandson of my brother, he is only three years old now, he can't speak well, and he can't see what the future will be."

Tang Ning shook her head secretly. This is the difference of opinion. Physician Lu cares too much about these extraneous things, but he doesn't know that what Dr. Lu really cares about is never the success of his children and grandchildren.She was really a fan of the authorities. Tangning sighed inwardly. Seeing that Imperial Physician Lu still had some filial piety, she should spend more time talking.

"People in the world say that they are relatives from one generation to the next. Uncle Lu told me a few days ago that he only wanted his children and grandchildren to be safe, and he didn't want them to be successful. Besides, Dr. Lu actually likes children very much. I think Zi'an brought them back to Hongyu. Uncle Lu was so happy that he didn’t know what to do. When Hongyu hurt his foot, he hugged him every day to wash his feet and applied medicine. He was even afraid of mosquito bites, so he kept guard in front of the bed with a cattail leaf fan all night. Uncle Lu treated Hongyu like this , don’t you love your grandson even more?”

Physician Lu was stunned when he heard this, and murmured: "This...is it true? My father was very serious when I was young, and I never saw him like children so much."

"Really? My younger brother has the impression that Uncle Lu really likes children very much. Zi'an also received a lot of care from Uncle Lu when he was young. Probably because when my younger brother met Uncle Lu, Uncle Lu was already old enough to have grandchildren. I like children. Just like Brother Zicheng himself, do you have the same attitude towards your son and grandson?"

Imperial Physician Lu's heart skipped a beat and he had to say that what Tangning said made sense.

"If brother Zicheng is afraid that his son's words will offend Uncle Lu, he might as well bring his little grandson to my house some other day. I promise that Uncle Lu will definitely like his great-grandson. Maybe he can still see it for the sake of his great-grandson." I won't refuse to see you anymore."

It's not that Imperial Physician Lu is unreasonable, it's just that the serious image of Doctor Lu in his heart has been deeply ingrained in him since he was a child, so he didn't think of it for a while.At this time, after Tangning mentioned something, I still can't understand it. It's an excellent idea to take the grandson to see his father. He and his father have not gotten along for decades. Every time they meet, they have nothing to say. I don't know. If you feel that you will return to the original topic of quarrel, if you bring your grandson, you can naturally talk about your children and grandchildren.

If the grandson is often placed next to the father and taught by the father, the great-grandfather and grandson have been together for a long time, and the relationship between them will become deeper. When the grandson returns home, will the father be willing to separate and not come back with him?

At the same time, in the study room, the emperor slightly rubbed the center of his brows, waved his hand wearily, and asked the minister kneeling below to step down.

Gao Run walked in from the outside with a medicine bowl in his hand, brushed past a group of ministers, he pursed his lips tightly, his eyes fixed on the front, but he still glanced at the familiar figure in the crowd from the corner of his eye.

Suddenly, a face appeared from among the crowd bowing their waists and bowing their heads. The eyes of the two met like an electric shock, and then disappeared in an instant, as if it was just an illusion.

Gao Run walked across the large desk all the way, turned around and handed the tray with the medicine bowl to Yu Yan who stood beside him.But he bent down, supported the emperor's stiff back due to sitting for a long time, and let him slowly lean on the dragon chair.

Emperor Jing Le let out a long sigh of relief, his health was getting worse and worse.

Gao Run picked up the medicine bowl expressionlessly, blew on it, and handed it to the emperor.

The emperor stared at the medicine bowl in disgust, not intending to drink it.

Gao Run knew what the emperor was thinking, looked at the emperor, and said calmly: "Your Majesty, you can't take any more pills."

The emperor did not speak, still refused to drink.

Gao Run continued: "Your dragon body was dragged down by this elixir."

Only Gao Run dared to say such taboo words, and Yu Yan looked like a transparent person by the side.That's what Gao Run said, but he also knew not to push too hard, so he put the medicine bowl back without any hesitation, and started to look through the memorials on the desk instead.

The emperor heaved a sigh of relief, pointed to Tangning's notebook on the table and said, "Tang Aiqing asked to be relegated from the capital. Just now, Shui Aiqing proposed a few positions. Which one do you think is suitable?"

Gao Run picked up the booklet, and the purpose of entering it was Tangning's upright calligraphy with a hint of character. Gao Run thought to himself, it's a pity that the calligraphy is like the person.

Gao Run read the memorial with appreciative eyes, just as the emperor finished talking about the three positions recommended by Shui Mingxuan, Gao Run asked: "Why doesn't your majesty leave him in the capital and use his talent to go to that remote place? It's a pity. If you go to that rich land, you don't have enough qualifications."

The emperor glanced at Gao Run's expression, and said cautiously: "Do you think he is innocent and doesn't need to be demoted?"

Gao Run's brows furrowed immediately, he slammed down the memorial, and said angrily, "What's wrong with him? It's just bad luck."

Rao Gao Run's moodiness, which the emperor was used to, was taken aback at this moment, and then a bitterness worse than drinking medicine appeared in his mouth - Gao Run was just sympathizing with each other.

Gao Run felt uncomfortable, and the emperor felt even worse than him, so he quickly agreed: "Then let him stay in the capital."

Unexpectedly, Gao Run was even more unhappy when he heard it. He was tired of the emperor's submissiveness, and said in a very impatient tone: "No, let him go out of Beijing. The farther the better, the better to save yourself from such idleness. I think Yongzhou good."

As usual, the emperor must have agreed, but this time he retorted unexpectedly: "This will only make others feel that he has committed a crime."

Gao Run turned to look at the emperor. The emperor glanced at him and then avoided him. He said in a weaker voice, "They have treated Tang Aiqing so harshly today, and they will treat you even more in the future. Without me, what will you do, Arun?" ?”

Gao Run raised his eyebrows, a little surprised that the emperor's mind could turn around, but he didn't appreciate it at all. From the day the emperor left him in the palace, he was destined to hate him for the rest of his life, even if the emperor favored him very much later, He will not be the slightest soft-hearted.

So Gao Run said sarcastically, "What should I do? Of course I'm far away from here and never come back."

The emperor blurted out: "You are a servant, and according to the ancestral system, you have to live in the palace for the elderly. In my imperial tomb, the seat of the empress is reserved for you."

I will always be a woman in the emperor's heart. Gao Run felt deeply humiliated, and his face became more sarcastic, and said: "I don't care about that seat. Besides, you are dead. Who will listen to you? If you can bury someone by your side Who, the new emperor has the final say. And whether I can live in the palace for the elderly, the new emperor has the final say."

Emperor Jing Le quickly raised his head, and said anxiously: "What should I do? Will my three emperors really do this? Who should I choose?"

There was silence in the room. This was the first time the emperor had explicitly talked about the issue of the heir to the throne. Maybe it was because he also realized that his life was not long, so he finally stopped running away; maybe it was because he had the awareness to protect Gao Run. With a sense of responsibility, it will naturally grow up.

Yu Yan couldn't help clenching the hand holding the tray, while Gao Run looked at the emperor sarcastically. The emperor didn't have a good life for a few days, and he hadn't considered an heir yet. Such an incompetent emperor wouldn't even want to be a fool.

Emperor Jing Le seemed to see his flustered and useless appearance from Gao Run's eyes, and finally stopped looking to him for answers. He lowered his head rather self-ashamed, and began to think independently for the first time.

Seeing this scene, Gao Run couldn't help thinking, if the emperor had been like this when he ascended the throne, maybe everything would be very different, but unfortunately he woke up too late, too late.

After a long time, the emperor looked at Gao Run with a questioning look: "Why don't you choose one, Arun, and I will call him and tell him that I chose him on the recommendation of Arun. Then I will put the imperial decree to pass on the throne to you, You read it in public, so that he will accept your love after he ascends the throne. I will write you another secret decree, so that if he turns his face later, you can protect yourself, Arun."

As soon as these words came out, even Yu Yan who was next to him shook his head imperceptibly.

Gao Run was so angry that his hands shook, and he slammed the medicine bowl to the ground with a "slap"...

Tangning hurried back to the mansion after visiting Imperial Physician Lu.

He ran all the way, and soon broke into Shu Hongyu's pharmacy.

"Are you..." Tangning looked at the clean and tidy pharmacy with some surprise. Shu Hongyu's pharmacy had never been so tidy, nor had it been so empty.

Shu Hongyu stopped packing, stood up slowly, straightened his clothes and said, "Third brother came just in time, I just wanted to tell you something, I decided to leave Beijing with you."

Tangning shook her head again and again, "No, you and I are leaving, what should we do if we leave the whole house behind? There must always be someone who will support the family."

"Third Brother, haven't you already visited Master Shui and Senior Brother Lu? With them around, we don't have to worry at all. Besides, Master and Mr. Cheng are not the ones who can be manipulated..."

Not long after, Tangning came out of the pharmacy in frustration, but saw Tang Yu holding on to the door frame and looking at him helplessly. Tangning was not in the mood at the moment, and couldn't care about Tang Yu, so she gently patted his head , leaving a sentence, "Stay with Hong Yu at home, and I don't know how long it will be before seeing you again."

Tang Yu silently stared at the thin figure until it disappeared, tears filled her eyes unconsciously...

The author has something to say: the next chapter must leave Beijing!I can't take it all myself.