Shocking! Five men are in love with the same woman!

After the imperial physicians carefully finished bandaging the tenth prince.

The tenth prince's eyes flickered with resentment and anticipation.

He slowly asked, "Are my legs truly beyond repair?"

The imperial physician hesitated.

But he still shook his head heavily.

The tenth prince was not giving up and still clung to a sliver of hope.

He looked at Emperor Jingzhao and pleaded, "Father, would you please summon all the imperial physicians to treat me?"

As Emperor Jingzhao gazed into his son's eyes, filled with despair and longing, an indescribable pain welled up within him.

He agreed without hesitation, and within moments, dozens of imperial physicians from the Imperial Medical Bureau rushed over.

But after all the patients underwent diagnosis and treatment, they all received the same answer.

Both legs were broken and could not be restored.

There is no possibility of a complete cure.

The tenth prince finally gave up.

His face was filled with despair.

He sat there quietly, as if the whole world had lost its color.

Emperor Jingzhao was deeply saddened by the sight and looked at the Tenth Prince to comfort him, saying, "My son, rest assured, I will post imperial edicts and search the whole country for a skilled physician to help you recover."

The tenth prince had no hope at all.

The most skilled doctors in the world are all in the imperial palace.

If none of them have a solution, how could the others possibly have one?

Perhaps the culprit behind all this has a way.

After all, her medical skills were so superb that even though he had been poisoned, none of the dozens of imperial physicians could detect it.

However, she would never treat him.

He also completely lost the possibility of turning the tables on her.

Originally, I thought that she was just a little girl in her teens, how could her medical skills possibly be comparable to those of the imperial physicians in the Imperial Medical Bureau?

He still held a strong belief that she posed no threat to him.

But that's the truth.

He had no choice but to accept his fate.

They could only admit that it was the bandits who did it, and they could only obediently listen to her.

Only then will it be possible for her to detoxify him; otherwise, he will have to endure this pain for the rest of his life.

He kept his eyes closed and didn't speak, looking lifeless.

Emperor Jingzhao sighed.

There were no further words of comfort.

What can be said?

No matter what you say, this leg can never recover.

He could only instruct the imperial physician to take good care of the tenth prince before leaving with faltering steps.

Thinking of the tenth prince's miserable state, and then of the seventh prince's situation some time ago.

The Seventh Prince made a great show of inviting all the imperial physicians to his residence to treat him.

Although the imperial physicians kept it a secret from others, they did not from Emperor Jingzhao.

Therefore, when he learned that his son was disabled and could no longer carry on the family line, he was so angry that he vomited blood.

The Seventh Prince, in particular, had a fondness for men, so he had not left behind any offspring over the years, and his lineage was effectively cut off.

Not only is the Seventh Prince investigating the mastermind behind the murder, but he has also sent people to investigate.

But the result was nothing.

Thinking of his two sons' situation, his heart ached, yet he felt both pained and powerless.

But he is an emperor, and there are many things waiting for him to deal with; it is impossible for him to stay here and guard him forever.

Well, there's no danger to my life anyway.

Being alive right now is already a blessing.

Now that he's in this situation, I wonder if it's retribution for all the evil he's done over the years.

………………

When Lingyan learned that Emperor Jingzhao had ordered the suppression of bandits around the capital.

He laughed and exclaimed: Not bad, they're quite sensible, shifting the blame onto the bandits.

Anyway, they were all vicious bandits, so it was fine to wipe them out; it was a way to rid the people of evil.

Everyone is happy!

Furthermore, Emperor Jingzhao was true to his word.

That very day, he ordered imperial edicts to be posted throughout the capital, seeking a person with exceptional medical skills.

Everyone crowded around the imperial edict.

Upon learning that the tenth prince's leg had been broken by bandits, everyone was astonished and began to discuss the matter.

Although the rewards were very generous, most physicians dared not easily accept the imperial edict and give it a try.

nonsense!

The imperial edict has already been posted, proving that even the imperial physicians couldn't do anything, so how could they possibly have a solution?

They don't want to bear the consequences if the condition can't be cured.

Why risk your life for this reward?

They are very clear about whether money or life is more important.

However, some highly skilled and daring doctors, or perhaps just inexperienced newcomers, accepted the imperial edict without hesitation.

The result is naturally conceivable.

It's all a tragedy.

………………

Life went on at a leisurely pace, and Lingyan's thirty shops were being renovated and remodeled in full swing.

Soon the day arrived when they could reopen.

Everyone in the capital had been eagerly anticipating this day.

The moment they had been waiting for had finally arrived, a moment to witness a surprise.

Lingyan had originally planned to promote it a few days in advance, but after observing, she realized that it was completely unnecessary.

Because she had already promoted it effectively, everyone's anticipation was incredibly high.

They were even more excited about this day than she was.

Furthermore, after these days of fermentation, not only the people in the capital, but also people from other parts of Dazhao, have learned about this matter and have quickly set off to come to the capital.

Just to witness this moment of nationwide celebration.

At this very moment, the sun has just risen.

The thirty shops were already surrounded by a crowd of people eagerly waiting.

They were bustling about, and the lively scene was like a vivid picture of everyday life in the city.

There were high-ranking officials and noblewomen dressed in fine clothes, and ladies holding fragrant fans, gently covering their lips, laughing and chatting.

There were groups of scholars and writers, as well as ordinary people dressed in coarse linen clothes.

Children flitted and played among the crowd, like cheerful little birds.

Young women, dressed in brightly colored clothes, carrying fragrant handkerchiefs, and smiling sweetly, came in groups.

Of course, the truly high-ranking officials and nobles have not yet appeared.

Because they are still observing.

The main group consisted of thirty shops, and they had no idea where Prince Rui and Princess Rui would go.

Therefore, they constantly sent people to observe, and as soon as Prince Rui and Princess Rui appeared, they would notify them and then go to that shop to offer their congratulations.

Although they were also curious about the spectacle that had been taking place recently, Prince Rui and his wife were more important than that.

As for experiencing these shops in person, that's something I'll do later.

At this very moment, Yang Huan, disguised as Wang Huanzhi, was deep within the heart of the capital city.

There just so happens to be one of their restaurants here – Ruyi Pavilion.

So Yang Huan stood at the entrance of Ruyi Pavilion, and in the dim morning light, he bowed to everyone with a smile.

With a booming voice, he said, "Fellow villagers, I am Wang Huanzhi, the head manager of these thirty shops under the command of Princess Rui. Today is the auspicious day for the opening of our thirty shops! We are grateful for your patronage and support. We will certainly provide you with the best products and the most thoughtful service so that you will leave satisfied!"

At the same time, the managers of the other twenty-nine shops were also saying the same thing.

Everyone also applauded and cheered.

Then, all thirty shops simultaneously put on dragon and lion dance performances.

The golden dragon tumbled in the air, as if soaring through a sea of ​​clouds; the majestic lion blinked its lively eyes, sometimes leaping, sometimes crouching, every movement full of power and vitality.

The deafening sound of gongs and drums brought the lively atmosphere to a climax.

Everyone was immersed in the joyful and lively atmosphere, witnessing the grand opening of these thirty shops.

At the entrance of each shop, two rows of flower baskets were displayed, with the flowers looking fresh and fragrant.

Beside it, there were also flower balls made of traditional red silk cloth, festive and lively.

A long red carpet was laid on the ground at the entrance, stretching from the street all the way into the shop.

After the lion dance performance, at the signal of the shopkeepers, the shop assistants carried out several large boxes of bright red firecrackers and neatly arranged them along the shop entrances.

With the shopkeeper's loud shout of "Light the fire!", the shop assistants, holding torches, brought them close to the fuse of the firecrackers.

Instantly, a deafening crackling sound erupted, and sparks flew everywhere.

The sound of firecrackers was like a stampede of ten thousand horses, or the deafening roar of thunder, and thick smoke rose up, filling the entire street and the whole capital city.

The children excitedly covered their ears, but their eyes were wide open, filled with surprise and curiosity, and they couldn't help but peek through their fingers.

The adults, with smiles on their faces, some tilting their heads slightly, others squinting their eyes, chatted with each other.

The birds in the streets and alleys were startled by the sudden sound and flapped their wings to fly away into the distance.

Amidst the sound of firecrackers, the shopkeepers of each shop personally walked to a huge red silk curtain next to the shop entrance.

This red silk curtain, covering the shop's signboard, is the final veil of mystery surrounding its opening.

The shopkeepers grasped one corner of the red silk with both hands, took a deep breath, and then pulled hard, causing the red silk to slide down like a waterfall.

The signs of each shop shimmered with a golden light in the sunlight.

The calligraphy on the signboard is vigorous and powerful.

Although each shop has a different name, the only thing they have in common is a very eye-catching red plum blossom.

Because Lingyan wanted to use red plum blossoms to represent women.

From now on, every shop sign will have red plum blossoms on it, including the packaging bags.

Red plum blossoms are used to symbolize women, representing their perseverance and indomitable spirit.

Red plum blossoms alone in the cold winter, not relying on other flowers.

This can also symbolize a woman's independence and self-confidence, having her own thoughts and opinions, and not following the crowd.

In addition, the red plum blossom has a graceful posture, and using the red plum blossom to describe a woman signifies her beauty.

She opened the shop for these women, so naturally she needed a symbol that could represent them.