Mysterious Tang Dynasty

Chapter 242
When Li Lijun returned to the yard, he asked people to pack their luggage.

Although Sui Wang didn't nod his head yet, and Li Dai didn't know anything about it, Princess Dou promised to help with the discussion, so there is no problem with this matter, the only difference is that it will be delayed for a few days.By packing the important luggage in advance, she can leave at any time, saving a lot of trouble.

Li Lijun did not intend to take all the three carts of painting materials and paints that the imperial concubine rewarded.It is only necessary to take a small part of everything, which is enough for her usual painting pastime.The others were left in the Sui Palace, and when the ones at hand were almost used up, they would send someone back to pick them up, and it was the same.She can also use this reason to send people back to Chang'an to inquire about news from time to time.

When sorting out these painting materials, Li Lijun also specially packed a copy and sent it to his elder brother Li Jianrang.Li Chujun mentioned before that his eldest brother Li Jianrang also learned painting from famous masters. When he was in good health, he painted a lot of works. He occasionally went out to meet people and showed them to others. The evaluation was not bad.It's just that he has been recuperating at home and observing filial piety for more than half a year, and he has not participated in such activities anymore, but when he has nothing to do, he still reads books and draws a few sketches to pass the time.Li Lijun has enough painting materials in his hand, so I would like to send a copy out as a favor.

It is said that now that Chen's family has passed away and Concubine Dou is in charge of Zhongci, the expenses for the heir Wang Li Dai's lineage are much stricter than before, and they no longer ask for whatever they want.Li Jianrang used to get some of the Four Treasures of the Study or painting materials to give away from time to time, to help some down-and-out calligraphers and painters who were not in a good financial situation, and then recommended them to other clan members, which won their gratitude and praise.Now it is not easy for him to ensure that his share of the supply of study items remains unchanged. How can there be any extra things to give away?

But he had no way to protest, because Princess Dou's reason was very legitimate and sufficient: King Sui wanted to build a temple, and his heir, Li Dai, wanted to seek an official. The cost was very high, and the income of the palace was limited, so there was no need to waste money. Normal needs can be guaranteed, why do we need extra things?

King Sui and King Heir did not say a word for their own appeals. The second room and the third room felt that their expenditures had not decreased compared to before. Others did not know whether the palace's account was really short of money. Slowly settled down as the head of the house, no one said anything more about her way of housekeeping.Even if Lady Cang and the others had any objections, their words would have no weight, so they could only ask for help from the Yang family.

Li Jianrang has been recuperating at home, so he has less opportunities to go out to socialize and reduce expenditures in this area, so there is nothing to complain about.He was just a little regretful. Several calligraphers and painters who were optimistic about him now have new patrons, and they no longer spread his good name, but flattered others.He was depressed, he thought he could use others to leave a name behind him, but now he can't.

Li Lijun came to deliver the painting materials, Li Jianrang thanked the younger sister for her kindness with a smile, leaving only some paper and ink, and let her take back the rest: "I don't need these now. Even if my health occasionally improves, I mostly read books to pass the time , occasionally practicing calligraphy and copying Buddhist scriptures, I have long since lost the mood for painting."

Li Lijun asked him: "How is brother's body now? What did the doctor say?"

Cang Cui recounted what the doctor said, all in obscure classical Chinese, which generally meant that Li Jian was born with a weak disease in his womb, and he hadn't raised it well for more than ten years, and he also took some bad medicine, and he was depressed. So now the body is very weak, and it is easy to get sick, so I can only take care of it slowly, and there is no other way but to rest.

Li Lijun frowned upon hearing this: "This is what the doctor of our palace said? Have you ever asked the imperial doctor to see it?"

Naturally, the imperial physician had also been invited.Ever since King Sui regained his holy family, he immediately invited several imperial physicians who were in need of the imperial court to see his eldest grandson.Almost everyone came to the same conclusion. There is a prescription prescribed by an imperial physician, and Li Jianrang is currently eating well.In the past, he had to be sick for eight out of ten days, and in the remaining two days he was a little more energetic and able to walk around the house; now he can spend almost half of the ten days without lying in bed, and can take a walk in the yard or something. In half a month, I can still go to my grandfather, King Sui, to ask for peace.This is already a big improvement.

Li Lijun secretly took the pulse for Li Jianrang, and used spiritual eyes to observe his qi, and found that there were some toxins in his body. Niang and Li Jian asked everyone around him to take care of him very hard. How did they take care of him?Obviously half a year ago, Li Jianrang could still wear mourning for the Chen family in the mourning hall, and move freely in front of the elders of the clan, but half a year later, he was weak like this?

Li Lijun remembered that Xiao Yang had pretended to be virtuous for more than ten years, but after giving birth to her son, she began to plot against her nephew, and she didn't trust Yang Liuniang in her heart.She gave way to Li Jian: "Brother, you should cheer up a little bit, eat more nutritious and nourishing things, and as long as your body allows, you can walk around the yard a few times a day to practice your physical strength. Be careful about everything, don't worry about it." I always feel sad because of some messy things. The key to your illness is to take care of it, but if you don’t have confidence in yourself, how can you take care of it?"

Li Jian made a wry smile: "I also want to have confidence in myself, but my body is like this... Don't mention anything else, just look at what I look like when I'm healthy. Everyone thinks I won't live for a few years , and now I can barely hold on. If I didn’t bear to see Ah Weng and Aye look sad, I might not be able to hold on today at all.”

Li Lijun was vigilant in her heart: "Who said you can't live for a few years? What are the people around you talking to you all day long?!" She turned to look at Cang Cui and Lady Cang standing on the other side of the room, "If you Saying these depressing words in my brother's ear all day long, even if he could have been healthy, it will make you lose your spirit!"

Lady Cang has always distrusted other women's children born to the heir king, and she just smiled when she heard the words: "Fourth Lady is young, doesn't know medical skills, and doesn't know how to take care of patients. Just leave these matters to the slaves. Don't need to worry about the fourth lady."

Li Lijun snorted coldly, and didn't bother to argue with them, so he only said to Li Jianrang: "Since my brother's illness has improved, please continue to ask the imperial doctor to prescribe prescriptions. In addition to taking medicine, you should also pay attention to eating more. Nutritious food, good food, good sleep, and peace of mind. Don’t listen to other people’s nonsense that you won’t live long. A few years ago, someone said that he was going to die, but he is still strong! Mao, is it not as good as an old man like Grand Uncle?"

Li Jianrang couldn't help laughing: "You can't say that..."

"Anyway, just do it!" Li Lijun interrupted him, "Don't worry about the calligraphers and painters outside. My brother used to deal with them, just to let them say more good things about you, so that they can spread your praise outside Do you want to leave something behind? This idea is too negative! Let me give you an idea, you might as well start now and pay attention to various health supplements, but whatever you eat is useful , is a good recipe. You write them down and compile them into a small book. If it can be handed down to future generations, it can also leave a name in history, which is much more reliable than leaving a name through the works of those calligraphers, painters and poets. This is your own It’s just that… to convince outsiders of your book, you have to work hard to live longer. The longer you live, the more you can prove that your book is reliable!”

(End of this chapter)