The heavens start with Buddhist disciples

Chapter 40 or leap into the abyss
It turned out that the little princess had scarlet fever, which is common for ordinary children. After treatment by the royal doctor, the rash subsided, but the high fever still persisted.

Many rumors and rumors have become that the demon star will harm the royal family, the demon star will harm the country, etc.

Although Ji Ran didn't care about these things, it was really uncomfortable to be pointed at by others all the time.It would be better to go back to the academy to be cleaner.

Not one day later, the Man Xue Gong who sent the message was also full of uproar.

"Now that I have opened the twelve main meridians, the next step is to open up the eight extraordinary meridians and the Little Zhoutian. At the current speed, it will take almost a year. And with my skills, if I keep a low profile, I should be able to protect myself."

"Forget it, stay in Jixia Academy for the last year and learn Taoist knowledge from Yin Jian. If you want to become a disciple at Taiyi Mountain, it would be best to have a letter of recommendation from Master Yin." Ji Ran thought in her mind.

"The little princess needs to be checked for this illness. I haven't heard of King Qi Jian having a daughter in history. I'm afraid she didn't survive the illness. Curing her will be a way to repay the queen for her care over the years."

So Ji Ran first went to the doctor's office in the academy, bought a set of silver needles, and then entered the palace overnight.

The atmosphere in the palace was also very tense. Fortunately, Queen Mother Jun had state affairs to deal with and was not in Denghua Palace.

Ji Ran also went directly to Queen Ying and said, "Sister Ying, can you let me see Xiaolan? I learned a lot of skills from the doctors at Jixia Academy."

Ji Ran did not use the etiquette in the palace to address Queen Ying, but called her from her original mother's side. The queen was also very happy to hear Ji Ran's address, and felt more like a family.

Tian Ying hesitated. After all, it was the wife of the Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine who made the princess get rid of the rash.But now that the high fever persists, the doctor's wife has no good solution.

Seeing Tian Ying's hesitation, Ji Ran had no choice but to add: "She is so clingy to me and sleeps peacefully in my arms every time. I will not harm her under any circumstances."

Tian Ying didn't hesitate anymore when she heard the words, and took Ji Ran into Tian Lan's room.

Seeing many people surrounding the room, Ji Ran frowned and said, "Don't leave too many people in the room. The indoor air is turbid, which is not good for the princess' condition."

He doesn't care about other people's strange looks.Walking over, he opened the little princess's eyelids and looked at the pupils.Then use a tongue depressor to pry open your mouth and look at the tongue coating.Then I took my pulse again.

Tian Ying felt a lot more relieved when she saw that Ji Ran's movements were like nose and eyes.

Ji Ran first took out the silver needles, roasted each one on a candle, and then pierced the Dazhui, Twelve Wells, Shixuan, Quchi, Hegu and other points respectively.

He also ordered the palace attendants to bring a wooden basin and insert a three-edged needle into the little princess's Shaoshang point for bloodletting and cooling.

After a while, the little princess's wrinkled expression became relieved.Tian Ying was also extremely happy when she saw it.

At this time, Qi Wangjian came in and saw Ji Ran. He was so angry that he pointed at Ji Ran and said: "You demon star, you still come into the palace. Are you afraid that you can't kill me?"

"Xiaolan is like this, and you still come to cause trouble. Are you not satisfied if you don't see our whole family die?"

Ji Ran frowned, looked at Qi Wangjian and said: "You are the king of a country, why are you roaring like this? Moreover, Xiao Lan'er is sick now and needs to rest. If you want to shout, you can shout outside. If you want the child to get well soon, , just shut up."

Qi Wangjian did not expect Ji Ran to reply to him like this, and the three corpse gods were furious at that time.Tian Ying saw something was wrong and rolled her eyes at Ji Ran, then pulled Qi Wangjian out.

Not to mention how the queen persuaded Qi Wangjian, Ji Ran began to use a pen to write on the bamboo slips of his medical records: "The poisonous rash has come out, but the fever is still high, thirsty, throat is red and swollen, pain, rot can be seen, sometimes delirium , red or crimson tongue with thorns, old yellow coating in the center, and rapid and rapid pulse."

而后写道：“板蓝根8钱、生石膏12钱、竹叶2钱、赤芍4钱、丹皮2钱、芦根7钱、生地1两、银花1两、连翘1两、牛蒡子2钱、玄参5钱。水煎服，每两个半时辰服一次，可以连续服用，直至痧透热解。”

Then Ji Ran found the imperial doctor and personally supervised them to take the medicine according to the prescription and decoct it.

Because the princess was still young, she didn't fry it too thickly. When Ji Ran came back with a large bowl of medicine, King Qi Jian was looking at Ji Ran with an unkind look.

Ji Ran ignored him and walked in to feed Xiao Lan'er drop by drop with a small spoon.In the second half of the night, Ji Ran boiled another bowl of medicine and slowly fed it to Xiao Lan'er.

Qi Wangjian couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed when he saw Ji Ran taking good care of his daughter.

However, he is the king of a country and it is impossible to apologize. "If Tian Qian can cure Lan'er, he might as well be nicer to him in the future. After all, he is also Lan'er's uncle."

Finally, at dawn, the little princess's high fever subsided and she slowly opened her eyes.

Ji Ran, who was guarding the bedside, was the first to notice and hurriedly woke up the palace servants who were still napping and said: "Go and inform the queen that the princess is awake, and prepare some light food for the princess."

"Wei!" The three court ladies responded in unison, because of Ji Ran's order, only three of the original six palace ladies remained.Two of them went to inform the queen, one to inform the king of Qi, and the remaining one went to the imperial dining room.

When the little princess opened her eyes and saw Ji Ran, she actually giggled, and then stretched out her hands to ask Ji Ran for a hug.

Ji Ran looked at her and smiled tenderly, wrapped her tightly in a quilt, and then hugged her.

After a while, King Qi and the Queen arrived one after another, and they were relieved when they saw the little princess smiling sweetly in Ji Ran's arms.

Tian Ying stepped forward to check the little princess's condition and found that the fever had indeed gone away, so she felt relieved.

Ji Ran didn't leave for the next three days, and still insisted on feeding the little princess medicine every night.It wasn't until the third day that he said goodbye.

For this reason, the little princess cried a lot.

Ji Ran, who returned to Jixia Academy, first visited Gongsun Cunde and said, "Sir, my disciples are very interested in Taoism recently, so I may go to Taoism to study in the future. I am here to inform you One sound."

Ever since Ji Ran could speak normally, Gongsun Cunde didn't care so much about Ji Ran, and everything was up to him.So it's the same this time, Gongsun Cunde said lightly: "I see."

Afterwards, Ji Ran went to find Yin Jian, bowed and said, "After communicating with Master Yin last time, Qian gained a lot, so I came here this time to learn Taoist knowledge from Master Yin, and I hope you will give me your advice."

Yin Jian pointed to the bookcase beside her and said, "Read these first. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me."

Ji Ran bowed again, and then began to read quietly.

Speaking of Yin Wen, one has to mention Song Ying.Song Le is Yin Wen's teacher, and both of them are representatives of Taoism in Jixia Academy.The two jointly proposed the Song Yin School.

In terms of social thought, this school advocates "not burdening the world, not decorating things, not being harsh on others, and not being angry with the public. We hope that the world will be peaceful so that the people can live, and that people and I will be fully supported."

The core of their theory is somewhat similar to today’s national movement toward a well-off society.The difference is that they think that living a natural and peaceful life of poverty is enough.

A well-off society is about living a prosperous life.The same thing is that they all have an average ideological tendency.

Ji Ran seems to have seen some shadows of Confucianism in their works.

So Ji Ran asked Yin Jian for advice: "Sir, Yin Wenzi's advocate of 'the great road tolerates everyone, and the great virtue tolerates others', seems to be very similar to Confucius's 'don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you'. Why is this?"

Yin Jian replied: "My father advocated 'self-governance by doing nothing, and the name and reality are consistent', and the name and reality are quoted from Confucius' 'If the name is not correct, the words will not be correct.' So the two of them have different opinions in this regard. The ideas are the same.”

"It's just that their starting points are different. My father inherited the "softness" spirit in the "Tao Jing", while Confucius came from his own insights. It can be seen that Tao leads to the same destination through different paths."

After listening to Yin Jian's answer, Ji Ran found that Yin Jian was far inferior to Xunzi in terms of his level of thought and knowledge.

Ji Ran no longer struggled and just read and studied quietly.Not only the Yin School of Song Dynasty, but also the Qiwu School that studied Peng Meng and Tian Pian's masters and disciples. After all, Zhuangzi, as the great master, left behind "Equality of Things".

If you become a disciple of Taiyishan Taoism in the future, you will definitely want to learn from it.Now you can lay the foundation by reading more.

A year passed quietly like this.After New Year's Eve, Li Tong found Ji Ran and said, "We are going back."

Ji Ran raised her head in confusion and asked, "You guys? Where are you going back to?"

Li Tong said: "Jun Chang'an and I are planning to go back to Zhao State, Qi Wangjian has already agreed to let Mr. Chang'an go back to the country."

Ji Ran was thoughtful, and then asked, "When are you leaving?"

Li Tong said: "Just these few days!"

Ji Ran said: "Then you wait for me, I will make arrangements to go with you in the next few days."

This time it was Li Tong who looked at Ji Ran in confusion: "Are you going to Zhao State too?"

Ji Ran nodded.

Li Tong asked: "Why?"

Ji Ran borrowed a famous saying: "It is better to travel thousands of miles than to read thousands of books. I am going to study in the seven countries."

Li Tong looked at Ji Ran adoringly and said, "I want to too, but unfortunately I can't."

Ji Ran patted Li Tong on the shoulder and said, "There will be opportunities in the future."

Afterwards, Ji Ran went to the palace to meet Queen Tian Ying.The first one I saw was Xiao Lan'er. Now Xiao Lan'er can speak simply.

After seeing Ji Ran, Xiao Laner happily shouted: "Uncle, hug me!" and ran towards Ji Ran with her hands stretched out.

Ji Ran was afraid that she would fall, so she rushed over and picked up Xiao Lan'er into her arms.

Then he said to Tian Ying: "Sister Ying, I'm going to go on a study tour."

Tian Ying was shocked when she heard this and said: "No, there is constant fighting outside. It is too dangerous for you to go on a study tour alone. Moreover, you have only been to Jixia Academy for four years and you have not learned many things. There is no need to go on a study tour."

Ji Ran saluted Tian Ying: "I have made up my mind, thank you Sister Ying for your care and love for so many years. I will be rewarded in the future."

After hearing this, Tian Ying no longer objected.Tian Ying understood that the child in front of her would only become more and more dangerous in Qi State, so it was better to go out and avoid it.Originally, I wanted to protect him until he was 15 years old and then let him go.

Now it seems that it is not necessary. This kid also has his own ideas and plans, and he is also very aware of his situation.

Thinking of this, Tian Ying no longer hesitated and said to Ji Ran: "Come with me."

Afterwards, the two entered the study room of Denghua Palace. From the cabinet compartment of the study room, Tian Ying took out a small box, which was about the length of a forearm.

He handed it to Ji Ran and said: "This is the money I prepared for you. I thought I would give it to you until you are 15 years old, but I didn't expect you would use it now that you are only ten years old."

Ji Ran said: "The world is difficult. Sister Ying must protect herself in this deep palace. Martial arts must not be neglected. It is best for Xiao Lan'er to let her learn some boxing."

"When danger comes, all people can do is rely on themselves. No matter how powerful you are, it can't be more reassuring than the sword in your hand. Because it belongs to others after all."

After saying that, Ji Ran didn't take the box, she just put Tian Lan down, bowed deeply to Tian Ying, and then turned and left.

Xiao Lan'er looked at Ji Ran leaving and cried again.Tian Ying had no choice but to think deeply about the meaning of Ji Ran's words, so she could only start to coax the child with all her strength.

In the next two days, Ji Ran first went to Gongsun Cunde to say goodbye, but Gongsun Cunde was still indifferent.

When he found Xunzi to say goodbye, Xunzi said: "I will probably leave here in a while. When the time comes, we are destined to see each other again!"

Ji Ran raised her eyebrows and thought: "I didn't expect Xunzi to leave Jixia Academy. Does it seem that he is planning to build a small sage village?"

"If I remember correctly, Han Fei should be 15 years older than the original body. Now that the original body is ten years old, Han Fei should be 25 years old. It's time for a study tour."

Without thinking any more, Ji Ran bowed to Xunzi and said, "If we have a chance in the future, I hope I can continue to listen to Mr. Xunzi's teachings."

Xunzi stroked his beard and said: "I know you have a shocking secret, but I won't ask. If you leave this time, you may be like a fish entering the sea and a dragon swimming in the sky. I just hope you will not harm the people of this world."

Ji Ran nodded solemnly and said: "The world belongs to the common people. How could Qian be like this? Sir, you are too worried."

Afterwards, the two chatted for a while, had dinner together, and then parted.

On the third day, Ji Ran found Yin Jian and said bluntly: "Master Yin, the student wants to join the Taiyi Mountain Taoist school, and I would like Master Yin to help introduce him."

Yin Jian was stunned when he heard this, then stroked his beard and said with a smile: "You are not polite. You asked me for a letter of recommendation clearly. Are you so confident in yourself?"

Ji Ran also smiled and said: "I have never let you down, and he will certainly not let me down."

Yin Jian said: "I only know the Taoist sect, are you willing?"

Ji Ran thought for a moment and said: "Whether it is the human sect or the celestial sect, the Tao is the Tao."

Yin Jian nodded with satisfaction and said, "Good."

Seven days later, a group of chariots and horses left Linzi City and headed for the State of Zhao.

Chang'an Jun finally couldn't help but asked Ji Ran: "Did you really leave Linzi like this?"

Ji Ran looked at Chang'an Jun with puzzled eyes and said, "You have already left the city at this time, why are you so surprised?"

Chang'an Jun said: "You are a prince, the youngest son of the first King Qi Xiang, and the younger brother of the current King Qi. King Qi has no children, and the second brother Tianjia is embarrassed. If there is any trouble, you are the most suitable candidate for the king!" "

Ji Ran smiled, then looked at Chang'an Jun and said: "You still have to walk your own path. All appearances are impermanent, young man, you are obsessed with appearance."

After saying that, he ignored it and just looked out the window.

Chang'an Jun was also confused after hearing the incomprehensible words.After that, he ignored him and started chatting with Li Tong about the affairs of Zhao State.

Half a month later, in Handan City of Zhao State, Ji Ran wandered around the city alone.In fact, Ji Ran came to Zhao country for only one purpose, which was to meet that person.

Ji Ran walked towards the largest female brothel (brothel) in Handan, Xunfang Pavilion.Although Ji Ran is only ten years old, with the hard work of the past two years, her body has become strong and she looks like she is twelve or thirteen years old.

On the way to Zhao State, Ji Ran and Li Tong had defeated two cottages, so Ji Ran was not short of money now.

After entering Xunfang Pavilion, Ji Ran asked the madam: "I wonder when Zhao Ji will come on stage to dance?"

The madam saw that Ji Ran was young and handsome, and seemed to have a lot of money.

So he stuck to Ji Ran and said: "Sir, you are very discerning. This Zhao Ji is the number one in our building. In Handan City, many princes and nobles point at Zhao Ji every day. Dance.”

Ji Ran did not stay away from the madam, because he knew that one step away would lead to a second and third step.

So Ji Ran just visualized the White Bone Temple in her mind and said to the old bustard: "So will there be Zhao Ji's dance today?"

The old madam saw that Ji Ran was so dishonest, but she couldn't refute the guest's face, so she had to say: "Zhao Ji, there is a dance in January, and there are still three days until Zhao Ji takes the stage."

When Ji Ran heard this, she turned around and left the place without entangled with the old bustard.

"Brother Tian, ​​why did you come to my house? I thought you had left Handan." Li Tong looked at Ji Ran in the hall in surprise.

Ji Ran said, "I'm here for two things."

"The first thing is to ask Brother Li to help me find someone, the son of Zhao Ji in Xunfang Pavilion."

"The second thing is, after meeting the child, I want to meet your father."

"I wonder if Brother Li is willing to help?"

Li Tong looked at Ji Ran with a strange face and said: "Everyone is looking for Zhao Ji, but you actually went to find Zhao Ji's son. Could it be that son is yours?"

Ji Ran smiled, and then said: "If I had a son like that, I would probably wake up laughing even in my dreams."

Li Tong's eyes became even weirder: "You have never seen that kid, why do you think so highly of him?"

Ji Ran smiled mysteriously and said, "You will know later."

That night, Ji Ran stayed at Li Tong's house.The next day, Li Tong took Ji Ran to a small fenced courtyard.

There is nothing else in the courtyard except a well and a millstone.The house is also a loess house, and the windows look good, and there is no air leakage.

A child is writing and drawing on branches in the yard.

When Ji Ran walked into the yard, the child suddenly became nervous and looked up at Ji Ran and Li Tong.

Then he asked: "Are you here to arrest me?"

Ji Ran looked at the child in front of her and asked calmly: "What should I do if I am arresting you? What should I do if I am not arresting you?"

The child thought about it seriously for a while, and then answered Ji Ran: "If it's someone who came to catch me, then I can only run as hard as I can. If I have the chance, I will find a way to kill you. If it's not someone who came to catch me, then at least Can you teach me a few words?"

(End of this chapter)