Ask the beauty of the original is you

Luoyang, a city close to the capital and rich in folk customs.Since the monarch implemented the policy of resting with the people and governing by doing nothing, the economy has become stronger, and the common people can live and work happily.

Located in Huaimin County, Yifeng County, Yinzhou, south of Luoyang City, there is a small mansion called Shuifu, who has practiced medicine for generations, and shared good news with his in-laws from the Shangshi family.The two prefectures were happy to get Lin'er first and the second respectively, followed by the incense lamp.The male hosts of the two houses were very excited, and were distributing pork knuckle ginger vinegar soup to neighbors who came to congratulate them.Suddenly, a Taoist dressed as a wanderer came to the door, stretched out his hand to caress the plump foreheads of the two babies, and said with a smile: "My sons are not ordinary people, but angels who have been banished to the earth, and they will have to go through disasters before they can return Heavenly Court, why don't you let me raise and teach them, and wait for them to become immortals as soon as possible!"

Master Shi first said displeased: "Where did the lunatic talk nonsense! How can a baby who is only a week old leave its parents. I advise you to stop thinking about it, don't make wrong ideas, and go away after you get ginger vinegar!"

Master Shui also opened his mouth and said: "I saw that you look very good, and your face is kind. It may be that there are some hidden dangers, such as hitting your head, and you are talking nonsense. We will never let outsiders raise our children. If you need it, wait for it. You can come to my clinic for a free consultation soon!"

The Taoist shook his head and said with a smile: "It's their fate that you don't want to part with father and son. That being the case, I have a precious mirror and a kit. If there is any disaster in the future, you will know when you open it." With the kit and mirror, he waved his sleeves and left.

Master Shi didn't take it seriously, but Master Shui put away the items when he saw his change of heart.

In the blink of an eye, more than ten years passed, this day was as usual, Shi Yaoguang came to Shuifu to study with Shui Jianqing again, the teacher hurriedly said goodbye when they finished their study.

Shui Jianqing said: "Thanks to the teacher's careful teaching over the years, we have made progress in our knowledge. Now that the teacher is busy with affairs in his hometown, we can't force him to stay. We only invite the teacher to attend the luncheon we will hold for you tomorrow, so that we can leave A little bit of filial piety for disciples."

Teacher Wu nodded in agreement.

After Teacher Wu left, Shi Yaoguang said with a smile: "It's rare that the day to go to Beijing for the exam is still far away. I just take advantage of this time to travel far and broaden my knowledge. I don't know what my cousin thinks?"

"Although traveling has always been my wish, traveling long distances must cost a lot of money. I didn't prepare so much at once, so I still can't go!"

Shi Yaoguang smiled and said: "What are you talking about! Our cousins, do you even care about food and boat expenses with you? It just so happens that my father wants to try his luck abroad this time. Our sea boat is very big, and the food is not worth much. It’s just that the tea and bath are simple, and the travel expenses can be waived!”

Shui Jianqing replied: "In this case, I will go home and report this matter to my father, and I will set off with you later."

Shi Yaoguang replied: "Then I'll wait for you, now I'll go to the inn to reserve a seat."

In the most prosperous tea shop in the county, Minglai Inn, Shui Jianqing and Shi Yaoguang had three rounds of drinking with Mr. Wu respectively, and they couldn't express their sorrow.

Wu Yuhai looked slightly drunk and looked at the two Yushulin students in front of him, feeling pity in his heart.If he finds a good son-in-law like this, he must let go of his heart.But although he revealed his tone a few days ago, the two of them have no intention of getting married for the time being.

Shui Jianqing saw that Mr. Wu finished drinking one cup after another, but he didn't pick up the food in front of him. He seemed to have something on his mind, so he persuaded: "Mr. Peanuts for the bar! Although you no longer teach, we will never see each other again. When we come back from traveling and take the exam in Beijing, we will definitely visit you at your home. You don’t have to drink like this.”

Wu Yuhai just shook his head when he heard the words, and heaved a long sigh when he saw the place opposite the inn where the yellow list would be posted.

Following Mr. Wu's eyes, Shi Yaoguang looked far away and saw the sign of Huang Bang hanging on the opposite side of the inn. He recalled the content of Huang Bang's selection of unmarried girls as palace servants, and realized: "Mr. Worry about the palace lady! Actually, you don’t have to worry about it. If you are lucky enough to be selected by the emperor as a noble concubine, you will have inexhaustible glory, wealth, and delicacies; At the age of 25, you will have the opportunity to choose to return to the common people to live a civilian life or be transferred to another palace to continue to serve; and the women who return to the common people will receive a small security allowance, so that they will not have to worry about losing their livelihood. The teacher does not have to do this worry."

Wu Yuhai shook his head and replied: "My sister was also selected to enter the palace in the past, but she was a court lady for ten years, and she was ordered to return home without seeing the imperial edict. But that period of court life obliterated my sister's youth and liveliness. Although she didn't have to worry about food and clothing after returning home, she was depressed all the year round. Finally, through a matchmaker, she married the magistrate of a neighboring county as his successor, thinking that she could enjoy happiness in peace. The sickness became more serious, and she died of the disease. The little girl was quiet and introverted, I was afraid that she would not adapt to the treacherous life in the palace—huh? Why are there so many people gathered there?"

Shi Yaoguang also said curiously: "Anyway, we are almost done eating, why don't we pay the bill and go over to see what's going on."

Immediately, they strolled to the place where the notice was posted, and saw a group of people gesticulating around the young man.Shi Yaoguang glanced sharply at the wooden board in front of the man and said, "So it's rare for a man to sell his body to bury his mother."

I saw that this man was wearing a faded robe and some worn-out old shoes, with a sad expression on his face, but his facial features were correct, his slender eyes were full of energy, and there was a bookish look in his glances.

"What's your name? Why did you end up here?" The man sized up the middle-aged man when he heard the words, and seeing his elegant demeanor and pity on his face, he said in a low voice, "The late student's surname is Zaichen, and he is from the neighboring county Yingdun. A native of Qingbin County, County. In the past, the few acres of Susukida left by the ancestors were rented out to tenants for the day. But at the beginning of the year, my father passed away, and the head of the house was covered by my father, and the ownership of the land was taken back, which made us lose our livelihood. Seeing that this was not a long-term solution, my mother discussed moving to join my uncle who opened a shop in Taomin County, Yifeng County. However, when passing by the mountains at the junction of the two counties, he was ransacked by bandits and finally rushed to this county to stay overnight. In the temple, unexpectedly my mother died of illness due to the fright and starvation. Wansheng was penniless, so he had no choice but to sell himself to pay for the funeral." Said that the circles of his eyes were red, and tears were almost dripping down.

"I have some silver taels here, which should be enough to pay for your mother's burial and your travel expenses for a week. You are mourning, take good care of yourself, and set off for your uncle to live a new life as soon as possible!"

Chang Zaichen took the silver, bowed down and said, "Thank you benefactor, may I ask your benefactor Gao's name? Where is your home?"

Wu Yuhai hurriedly answered, "I gave you these silver taels, so you don't have to treat me as the owner. My surname is Wu, my name is Yuhai, and I live in Yangmin County, a neighboring county."

Shi Yaoguang was surprised: "Teacher, you pass on the thank you gift we gave to others, so how will the teacher live in the future?"

Wu Yuhai responded with a smile: "I would like to thank you for your kindness. In the past, the repair money you gave me was enough to buy land and support me. As for the spare money, it can help people in need, isn't it great?"

"Wu Enren helped Wansheng, and Wansheng will always remember it in his heart; but he will not be rewarded for any merit, and when Wansheng is capable, he will definitely go to the family to repay the money."

"Since you're so persistent, then it's better to treat this money as I lent you. It's getting late now, and it's time for me to set off home. Why don't you be my companion, and go back with myself when we diverge. We can take care of each other." Chang Zaichen promised.

"Teacher, take care."

After Shi Yaoguang and Shui Jianqing watched the two leave, they wandered on the street.

Unknowingly arrived at the downtown.I saw densely populated, buying and selling, one after another.

Shi Yaoguang looked back at Shuijiantian and said: "Our sea ship will leave the day after tomorrow, and it is rare to go to the market, so let's buy some goods for a chance!"

"I was going to buy some goods, and my cousin told me that they had the same opinion, but my heart was only to appreciate the wonders of the mountains and rivers. I stopped by to visit the exotic flowers and planted them. It would be better to buy some flower pots." While speaking, I happened to pass by a stall selling casserole and stone basins, so I stopped to take a closer look.Picked four flowerpots of different shapes, large, medium and thin. When paying for the change, Shi Yaoguang continued curiously: "The flowerpot my cousin bought is a cold commodity. There are many local exotic flowers. We are near the capital. It’s also convenient to buy and sell, cousin don’t need to look for it, I’m afraid he will return empty-handed with this cold item!”

"Although the Central Plains has a vast territory and abundant natural resources, there are no surprises in the world. There are unexpected exotic flowers and precious medicinal materials in the four seas. It is like the three flowers and plants specially produced by the Chai Kingdom. There is also the sesame seed produced by the lake in Mermaid’s country, which has the effect of black hair, and is a rare natural medicine.”

Shi Yaoguang said with a smile: "Cousin is talking about good products for beauty, but you don't even mention medicines for general health. Could it be that you learned from those doctors and turned to beauty formulas to meet the needs of the harem, so that you can become an official?"

Shui Jianqing shook his head and said: "Although these two plants have beauty-beautifying effects, they are mainly used to eliminate evil poisons and replenish blood qi, especially for eye diseases caused by long-term congestion of qi and blood stasis. Musk, ginseng, eclipta, etc. are used as medicine, and the disease can be cured.”

After hearing this, Shi Yaoguang said happily: "In this way, my little cousin's blindness is expected to be relieved. Cousin, don't worry, I will ask my father to go to these two places on this ocean trip."

"Although my cousin's eye disease is expected to be cured, the mountain is long and the road is long, and the sesame seeds and three flowers must be used as medicine within a day after being picked, so I want to buy some flowerpots and transplant them back to the ship. Medical books for difficult and miscellaneous diseases for treatment.” He paused for a while, took the broken silver and spent some small money and entrusted the seller to send the flowerpot to the cabin.I continued to glance at the stalls next to me, and continued: "In addition to reading a lot of ancient medical books on rare and difficult diseases, I have also read some medicinal and dietary therapy classics. It seems that in addition to being sweet and juicy, these loquats also have the ability to reduce phlegm and stop carding. You seem to have a few calls recently, why don't you buy some honey and drink it!"

Seeing this, the middle-aged man selling loquats behind a basket of loquats hurriedly called out, "My loquats were just harvested from the tree yesterday. They are very fresh, and the price is also reasonable. Buy a few and go back and try them."

Feeling really thirsty, when I saw the yellow and round loquat, I was a little moved. I took out the silver and was about to buy it, when suddenly an old lady jumped out and shouted angrily: "It's not good, it's not good! Your family The daughter-in-law had a sudden fetal movement just now, Lingtang called the neighbor's wife Wen to give birth, but after an hour, Li Wenpo came out and said that the mother's fetal position was not going well, and she might have dystocia, so she asked the Lingtang to ask the doctor for help; I was asked by the Lingtang I went to see Dr. Shui, but Mrs. Shui said that he went to a neighboring county for emergency treatment, and it would take half a day to come back. At this time, it is too late to go to other counties to ask other doctors, so you should go home and have a look before you think of a solution!"

The peddler blushed in anxiety, scratched his head and shouted: "How could this happen! Xiaoyan's body is so strong, how could it be difficult to give birth! Mrs. Shui is not here, so I will ask the doctor from the nearest neighboring village to this county. The fast journey will take half a day, what if I go to see a doctor again, what should I do?" After stopping here for a while, looking at the two people in front of him, he suddenly remembered their conversation before, and couldn't help but bowed his hands and said, " Mister is also proficient in medical science! Please show mercy and save the little lady!"

Hearing this, Shui Jianqing felt uneasy: "I only know a little bit about medicine, and I haven't healed others before, so how can I go to heal your wife!"

Seeing this, Shi Yaoguang interjected: "Cousin, you have read medical books and are proficient in medical theory. Last month, my boy Hua Shun accidentally fell and dislocated. It happened that my uncle was away. You were also the one who dismissed the broken bone and bandaged him with medicine. It’s practical experience. My uncle happened to be visiting the doctor this time, and this little brother’s wife is in critical labor. As the saying goes, “Saving a life is better than building a seven-level floating platform”, why don’t you go with me, and try to see if it might be a favor and a merit. .”

The peddler begged again: "Sir, please help me. If it doesn't work, I won't complain. It's better than not having anyone to help."

"In that case, I'll go with you!"

The peddler quickly picked up two baskets, greeted the aunt, and led them back.

A group of people walked out from the market to a small village near the foot of the hill.After passing five huts, we soon came to a thatched hut full of green fruit trees.When I entered the room, I saw a silver-haired old woman pacing anxiously in the room, looking at the room on the left from time to time.When she saw her son coming back with several people, she shouted impatiently, "My son, you are so slow. My daughter-in-law has been in pain for two hours. Li Wenpo has not come out yet. I don't know what's going on. It's really worrying."

While talking, Li Wenpo came out with a basin full of water and said, "The water is already cold. Hurry up and come back with another basin of hot water." Looking at the crowd, she said, "Master Huang You have already invited a doctor, right? Please come in with me, Mrs. Huang's fetus is not in the right position and cannot be delivered smoothly."

Seeing this, Shui Jianqing ordered: "May I borrow some ginger to heat up for me? And help prepare an extra pot of hot water? Also, I would like to trouble my cousin to go back to my clinic and ask Hua Shunzhi Beichang, Motherwort each one, two, five, come back to me."

The two agreed to go separately.

Nanny Huang also took the basin and turned to work.The yellow hawker was left standing alone in the center of the house, he was at a loss and asked, "What am I doing?"

Shui Jianqing replied, "Just wait for the news."

After a cup of tea, Shi Yaoguang just came back from the outside when he heard the faint cry of a baby.

Li Wenpo came out first and said, "Congratulations, Master Huang, Madam gave birth to a baby boy, mother and child are safe."

Not long after, Shui Jianqing also came out with the newborn baby boy in his arms: "Ms. Huang gave birth for two or three hours in a row, and her body is very weak. You can boil half a bowl of water with pedicel and motherwort and give it to her. Eat some porridge, and she will recover soon."

Hawker Huang hugged the baby boy, and wept with joy: "Thank you sir for your help, the mother and child are safe, the little one is nothing to repay, and I have two baskets of loquats, please take them back and use them slowly!"

"Saving the world and saving people is the most important way to study medicine. Besides, your family has a new population, and you will have to pay more for washing. How can we ask for your loquat for nothing!"

Grandma Huang also praised: "Thanks to the master who calmly applied the paste and massaged for the daughter-in-law, the lives of the daughter-in-law and grandson were saved. Once my son changed his mind, the husband didn't have to refuse."

Shi Yaoguang said from the side: "You don't need to argue, why don't you sell us the loquat for half the price, and the other half will be used as medical expenses."

Shui Jianqing also nodded: "That's very good, please send it to our boat."

Hawker Huang had no choice but to do as he said, "I'll deliver it later."

Shui Jianqing and Shi Yaoguang said their goodbyes and continued to walk around the market.

Master Shui returned home that night, heard their report, and said happily: "Qing'er's medical skills have improved, and he knows how to apply hot ginger to the acupoints to help the mother give birth. Father is very pleased. It seems that the medical center has someone to inherit."

Shui Jianqing said: "Although my son has a small success in medicine, he still wants to take part in the examination and win an official position, so as to benefit more people. My father is strong and strong, and with Huashun's help, he will run the medical clinic again. Another two to 30 years will not be a problem, and it will not be too late for my son to resign and take over, I hope my father will understand.”

Master Shui nodded and said: "Qing'er Han Chuang has studied hard for several years, of course you can't waste your efforts in vain. When you come back from the tour, you will go to Beijing to take the exam and do your best. As for Jing'er's eye disease, I mentioned it to her father. He wants to take his daughter with him. Going overseas to look for good doctors and medicines, I wonder if my nephew will allow me to accompany you?"

Shi Yaoguang replied: "Our sea boat is very big, so it is not a problem for two more people to take it, but Uncle Water Meter is the master of the yamen, and he will assist in handling all cases, big or small. Is it possible for him to do so?"

"He has asked the magistrate for leave for half a year, so it shouldn't be a problem, but Jing'er can't see anything, so she got on the boat, I hope it won't cause any inconvenience to you."

"As long as she stays in the cabin and doesn't move around, it doesn't matter if I talk to the sailors again. It's getting late now, and I'm going home to tell my parents that they're getting ready and I'm leaving."

Shui Jianqing sent Shi Yaoguang out of the door, turned around and was about to go back to the room to rest, but was stopped by Mrs. Shui: "Boy, you leave the day after tomorrow, take this mirror with you!"

Shui Jianqing took it in his hand and took a look, only to see a lifelike dragon engraved on the back of the bronze mirror with cloud-shaped and flowing water patterns.

"How did this mirror come about?"

Mrs. Shui told him what happened during the full moon, and handed him the kit, and said: "Although you can't be sure about magic calculation, mystical art, divination, etc., but please feel at ease. Qing'er, you just brought them, so that mother can rest assured."

"Since the mother ordered so, the child will obey."

Speaking of Huaimin County, one has to mention the fair, selfless, shrewd and capable master Mizumatsutoshi under the county lord. With his efforts, no matter how big or small the crimes were, they were solved one after another and the bad guys were severely punished.It is said that he is a close friend of Mr. Ting Wei, and some lawsuits involving dignitaries were solved by him with the help of this close friend and his resourcefulness.Therefore, it is very popular among the people, and even the master of the county has a reputation as a blue sky.But the road is one foot high and the devil is one foot high. Ordinary common people dare not violate the law and discipline, but people in the underworld hate it and want to get rid of it quickly.Therefore, Shui Songshou often brought official errands when he went in and out.However, there was a rape case involving the rape and murder of Cuicui, the courtesan of the Nihong Court, by a gangster who told the government not to be troublesome. An official sent by the police secretly visited and investigated, and the injured gangster, annoyed, sneaked into the Shui Mansion and threatened Shui Songshou's only daughter, Shui Jing.Although Shi Yaoguang accidentally discovered the gangster's whereabouts and reported to the government, but in the process of catching the gangster, the gangster pushed Shui Jing into the wall, and even blinded his eyes with poison.After being treated by Dr. Shuimatsushou's younger brother, Dr. Shuibaishou, and several famous doctors in the past two years, only the bruise on his forehead was cured, but the blindness was not cured.For this reason, Shuisongshou delayed a lot of business affairs, as if this time he heard that his nephew was going overseas to find exotic flowers and plants for medicine, so he thought he would go on a long trip together, and Xixin could find a cure for his love. The law of women.

For this reason, Shui Jing said to Shuisongshou: "Father lost his official business for his daughter, visited that uncertain doctor, and suffered the danger of the turbulent waves. My daughter is really worried. Please think again, father. It is better to wait for my cousin to return home. It is the best policy to bring good news.”

Looking at her daughter's beautiful and clean melon-seeded face, a pair of bright and flexible big eyes turned dull and dim now, she couldn't help but heartbroken and said: "As long as there is a little hope, it's better than sitting in a city of sorrow. It's better to take the opportunity to visit a good doctor. It is a good thing to get a cure nearby. If it is not possible, it is better to let your nephew cook medicine for you immediately after picking up the good medicine; besides, those plants will lose their effectiveness after leaving the soil for a day. Fall short!"

Shui Jing was silent, thinking to himself: "The only plan for now, as long as there is an errand in the yamen and the magistrate changes his mind, this trip can be cancelled, but how can things go as you wish!"

Shui Songshou said again: "Our itinerary is light and easy. Your maid Wang Yu and Manager Wang are staying at home to watch over you. Anyway, Jing'er just obeys my father and packs her bags and prepares to leave the day after tomorrow."

Shui Jing replied softly: "My daughter knows."

In a blink of an eye, it was the first day of sailing, Shuisongshou and his daughter came in a soft sedan chair, surrounded by several officials.

"Brothers, please escort me. Please transport these two suitcases to the cabin, and then go back home to speak to the county lord on behalf of the younger brother. I will send them off soon."

All the people answered in unison, "It's easy to say." Then they carried it onto the boat with one load.

Just stepped out of the car door, Shui Jing frowned slightly, staring at the direction of the road back.

Mizumatsu held her hand and said, "Jing'er, let's go to the boat."

"Father, my daughter seems to hear the sound of horseshoes running towards here." Since Shui Jing went blind, her hearing has improved a lot, and sometimes she can even hear sounds several miles away.

The sun had just risen, and the whole street was still quiet and pretty with no one there, Mizumatsu Shou said with a smile: "Jing'er, don't worry, maybe someone is on their way."

"But it's neither an official road nor a mountain road. Most people don't ride horses to the street, let alone head towards Haikou."

"What are you talking about? It's windy here, why don't you just say it on the boat?" Shi Yaoguang, who saw no one in the suitcase, jumped off the boat and shouted while looking at the two people who were talking.

Shui Jingqiao blushed and lowered her head.

"It's nothing, we'll go in right now." Holding his daughter's hand, Mizumatsu Hisashi could not help but walk onto the sampan and into the boat.

"Hey, wait a minute, Uncle Water Meter. Look, there is a man in an official uniform riding towards us." Occasionally, he looked at the street. Shi Yaoguang's eyesight is very good. A yellow horse led a man in official uniform, and hurriedly called the two of them to stop.

Mizumatsu stopped.

Not long after, the man rushed up to them, jumped off the horse, bowed his hands and said: "The villain came here on the order of Prince Qi Xianhou, the county master has received the notice, please come back to the government to help the investigation A case of tribute gifts being robbed on Funiu Mountain at the junction of Yifeng County and Yingdun County.”

Shui Songshou said in surprise: "Who dares to snatch the tribute dedicated to the emperor! When did this happen?"

"This incident happened in the middle of the night last night. Due to the seriousness of the case, Lord Qi Xianhou ordered the county master to temporarily cancel Master Sailor's vacation and ordered him to return to the government."

"I see." Mizumatsu Shouyin said earnestly.

"Father, business matters are important, and daughter's matter can be dealt with leniently. My daughter will go home in a sedan chair."

"It's a rare opportunity to get a good cure. It's a pity to give up the journey now."

Shi Yaoguang replied from the side: "Why don't Uncle Shui Biao leave Cousin Shu Tang to go to sea with us, Uncle Shui Biao, you can go back to the government to work."

Mizusongshou hesitated and said: "Jing'er is blind, she needs someone to take care of her on the boat, it's very inconvenient, I'm afraid she can't go on board."

Shi Yaoguang replied: "My mother can help take care of her, it's not a problem. Besides, my cousin and I will protect her, please don't worry, just leave it to us."

Looking at his daughter, Mizumatsu made up his mind and said, "In this case, please take care of me. On the day of the return trip, someone will send me a letter, so I can send someone to pick her up."

"Uncle Water Meter, you are welcome, please go slowly."

After the confession was over, Shuisongshou returned to the soft sedan chair and followed the horseman on his way back.

Shi Yaoguang turned around and held Shui Jing's catkin, said with a smile, "Little cousin, let's set off!"

Shui Jing's cheeks were slightly red and he pulled him into the boat.