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Chapter 78 Seeking Medicine from Xiao Ran!
Pastries were laid out on the table, and now you could eat as much as you wanted.

Li Lizhi gave away far too many gifts on several occasions.

When Zhang Erya has nothing to do, she likes to hug her cat and gently stroke it.

Enjoying a moment of peace.

Seeing Zhang Dalang return and pick up the water to drink, Xiao Ran said, "Dalang, don't drink raw water. Boil the water before you drink it from now on."

"It's too hot to drink after boiling," Zhang Dalang said.

The main problem is the hassle; if you run out of firewood, you have to spend money to buy more.

I've gotten used to it.

"Drinking it like this can easily make you sick. It's better to boil it before drinking," Xiao Ran explained.

Hearing Xiao Ran say that, Zhang Dalang didn't care anymore. He was about to die, so who cared about this?

"Okay, I'll definitely do it next time!" Zhang Dalang naturally hoped that his two younger sisters would be healthy and listened to Xiao Ran's advice to drink hot water, but he really didn't care about himself.

People who live to be sixty or seventy in this era are truly resilient.

An autumn rain fell steadily for almost the entire day.

Xiao Ran also spent the whole day at home with Zhang Erya and her brother.

Now that we've switched to using an iron wok for cooking, and with seasonings like salt and MSG, the food is much better than before.

Zhang Erya can now cook, albeit not quite as well as Xiao Ran.

Xiao Ran can now accept the taste of the food.

Li Zhengdian

The sudden drop in temperature worsened Empress Zhangsun's illness, causing her to cough incessantly.

Li Lizhi was also very worried.

The two little princesses had long been sent to other places. Princess Li Lizhi, the Princess of Yuzhang, was guarding Empress Zhangsun, and Li Chengqian and Li Tai also came over.

Although Empress Zhangsun did not want others to know, it still came to light.

It did alleviate the symptoms somewhat before, but not by much.

If the weather hadn't suddenly turned cold, with more time to recuperate, it should have gotten better.

Zhang Baozang and several imperial physicians were in a panic, but they were at a loss for what to do.

Li Shimin, though an emperor, now felt only a deep sense of powerlessness.

There's absolutely nothing we can do.

Li Chengqian, Li Tai, Li Lizhi, and Princess Yuzhang were also included.

After the imperial physician withdrew, Li Shimin approached the bedside and said, "Empress!"

"Your Majesty, I'm fine, much better, I'm used to it." Empress Zhangsun tried to appear nonchalant and as if she were alright.

But she looked exhausted and pale, so everyone knew she wasn't feeling well.

Li Shimin's eyes were bloodshot. "Is the previous medicine still not working?"

"It's not as bad as last time; the cough stopped so quickly." Empress Zhangsun's smile was forced. "It's working, it's working, cough cough cough."

"Father, grant a general amnesty to pray for Mother's well-being!" Li Chengqian suddenly said.

“Yes! Father, let’s pray for Mother!” Li Tai agreed and echoed.

"No!" Empress Zhangsun quickly refused.

Empress Zhangsun's coughing and wheezing subsided slightly. Looking at the anxious Li Chengqian and Li Tai, her voice, though weak, was clear and distinct:
"Life and death are preordained, and cannot be forced by human power." Empress Zhangsun took a breath, her gaze sweeping over the beams and pillars of the Lizheng Hall, as if lamenting the fickleness of fate. "If accumulating good deeds can prolong life, I have never done anything evil in my life, so I should be blessed; if doing good deeds is ultimately useless, even if I pray to all the gods, what blessings will I receive?"

After pausing for a moment, she looked at Li Shimin, her eyes suddenly becoming clear: "A general amnesty is a major national policy, a matter of law for the entire country. How can it be taken lightly for the sake of a personal illness?"

Li Shimin was in tears, not knowing what to do.

Li Chengqian and Li Tai didn't say anything more, fearing that it would upset Empress Zhangsun and worsen her condition.

Princess Yuzhang gently tugged at Li Lizhi's arm, and the two of them got up and left the bedchamber.

"Sister, the imperial physicians can't do anything, but perhaps the young master can? He's been to the Western Regions before and is very knowledgeable; maybe he has a solution!"

Upon hearing Princess Yuzhang's words, Li Lizhi was overjoyed, "Sixth Sister, you are right, perhaps the young master has a way."

Xiao Ran always surprises people, bringing out things that are unique and extraordinary.

Li Lizhi asked Yu Shu to bring paper and pen, preparing to write a letter to Xiao Ran: 【Young Master, seeing this letter is like seeing you in person; opening it brings a smile to my face!】

As autumn deepens and the frosty winds grow stronger, I wonder how well the young master is doing these days?

The gifts you previously sent have greatly benefited my family, and we are still deeply grateful.

Unexpectedly, the autumn wind turned cold, and my mother's old illness flared up again. She coughed and wheezed day and night, with phlegm stuck in her throat, and she would gasp for breath with the slightest movement.

The doctors were helpless, the whole family was in a panic, and they had no way to help.

Considering the young master's extensive knowledge and unique expertise in various fields of study and techniques.

Although I know I have repeatedly troubled you and feel uneasy, and even more indebted, my mother's condition is critical, and in this urgent situation, it is truly difficult to disregard etiquette.

[May I be so bold as to ask, young sir, do you have a way to alleviate this?]

Even the slightest clue is a lifesaver.

If, by your assistance, young man, my mother's illness is relieved, my entire family will be eternally grateful, and even repaying such a debt would be impossible.

From now on, if the young master ever needs anything, I will do my utmost, even at the cost of my life, and will repay him handsomely to express my gratitude.

The autumn wind is bleak, my heart is restless, I only long for good news. Wishing you a peaceful autumn.

[Li Wuniang bows deeply!]

Li Lizhi prepared a letter, saying, "The others are too slow, let Fifth Uncle make a trip to Kaolao Village."

It's true that Li Wu was Li Shimin's bodyguard, and Li Lizhi could also give him some orders in this kind of matter.

Li Lizhi's status was special, and even if Li Shimin knew about this, he wouldn't say anything.

After all, this is related to Empress Zhangsun, so it is quite urgent.

Li Lizhi went to find Li Wu in person, and Li Wu dared not delay.

Braving the autumn rain, I put on a straw hat and raincoat and rode away from Chang'an City, heading straight for Kaolao Village.

Li Lizhi explicitly stated that she sought Xiao Ran's help when she was at her wits' end regarding Empress Zhangsun's illness.

They rode at full speed and soon arrived at Kaolao Village.

"Woof woof woof!" Little Black, who was lying on the ground, suddenly barked.

Xiao Ran and San Niang both subconsciously looked outside, which meant that someone was coming.

Sure enough, the sound of horses' hooves could be heard.

Li Wu stopped outside the courtyard and dismounted.

"Fifth Uncle!" Xiao Ran quickly stood up.

Li Wu disregarded everything else and went straight into the courtyard, calling out, "Young Master!"

"Fifth Uncle, come in quickly!"

Li Wu walked to the eaves but didn't go inside. He was soaked with rain and didn't want to get the house wet.

"Young master, we won't go in. My fifth wife asked me to deliver a letter to you." Li Wu took out the bamboo tube from his bosom, opened it, and took out the letter.

To prevent it from getting wet, I specially put it in a bamboo tube.

Xiao Ran took the letter. "Fifth Uncle, let's go inside and talk."

"Young master, no need, no need. Fifth Sister is in a hurry, I have to hurry."

Xiao Ran opened the letter and frowned as he read it.

Xiao Ran couldn't cure Empress Zhangsun's illness, but he could try to alleviate it.

Xiao Ran himself also has this genetic disease, and he is prone to coughing flare-ups in places with severe air pollution.

That's how I came to enjoy road trips and gradually developed a love for fishing.

There are medications for this condition in the car.

"Fifth Uncle, wait for me a moment, I'm going to go find something." Xiao Ran was going back.

Hearing Xiao Ran say this, Li Wu was overjoyed.

It's obvious that there is a way.

(End of this chapter)