I became an immortal in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 108 The Imperial Procession of Emperor Xuanzong
On this day, Li Bai and Yuan Danqiu finally finished writing the letter, a thick stack, and added their observations and experiences from the past few days.

They spoke of the amazing feat of flying into the sky.

The Five Sacred Mountains are right at our feet.

Speaking of the desolation of the "Heavenly Palace" above the clouds.

When the emperor and his officials went out, from the sky, they looked as tiny as dust, and it was impossible to distinguish the emperor and his generals.

They also mentioned that their current lodging was a haunted house, and indeed, several spirits were hiding inside. That night, he and Yuan Danqiu stayed up all night and happened to see these spirits discussing poetry under the moonlight. Upon reflection, the poems were quite interesting, though he wondered where they had learned them.

Li Bai wrote extensively about it.

Towards the end of their writing, he and Yuan Danqiu did not forget to inquire about Master Meng.

It is winter now.

The melons, fruits, and pomegranates in the garden should be ripe by now; I wonder if they will be sweet.

The donkey carried a heavy bundle. Two letters and other old items entrusted to it by others were piled up together, passing through Bianzhou, Luoyang, and Xiangyang, and finally delivered to Master Meng's residence.

After delivering the letter.

Li Bai sneezed.

It seems to be getting colder. He's been out in the wind all day these past two days, and he's been staying up until midnight waiting for the haunted house to be haunted, so he caught a bit of a cold.

He went to the pharmacy, came out carrying two packets of medicine, and after thinking for a moment, went to the tavern and bought two jars of wine.

In the cold winter, it's perfect to warm up some wine and drink it to ward off the chill.

So the next day.

Jiang She sat in front of the stall, eating flatbread to solve his two meals a day, watching with great interest as children rolled bamboo balls in the snow not far away, and listening to the storyteller in front of the tavern telling stories.

While eating at the same food stall, some neighbors recognized him, glanced at him a few more times, and subtly inquired:

"It's been a bit chilly these past few days. Is your residence in your home comfortable, young master?"

Jiang She picked up the steamed bun with his chopsticks.

"all good."

The neighbors looked Jiang She up and down. The house was notorious for being haunted in the area, and what's more, they had seen the family go to the pharmacy to buy medicine yesterday.

The neighbors asked:
"I haven't heard any noise these past two days. You're very lucky, sir. Which temple did you visit to pray at?"

I only have one cat.

The rats in that nest rarely came out anymore. The other two spirits were also surprised, as they hadn't come out to hold a grand feast for the past two days.

Jiang Shedao.

"I went to the Stone Goddess Temple outside the county to worship."

The neighbors had never heard of it.

They asked, "Is this a deserted temple? Which way do we go?"

With nothing else to do, Jiang She patiently pointed out the location to the other party.

The neighbor, a local from Yanzhou, had to ask a stranger for advice, and couldn't help but smile awkwardly, "I was just asking, sir, you're so patient."

Jiang She didn't care.

"Jiang was just saying it casually."

"My lord has such a good nature."

Jiang She simply smiled.

The neighbor, a little embarrassed, rummaged through his pockets, pulled out some money, bought some pickles, and brought them to the table to share with his new neighbor. He also remarked that it was getting cold and that the neighbor should take care of himself.

After finishing a bowl of steamed buns and while away the daylight, it was time to go home.

The cat has been eating mutton lately.

Jiang She thought for a moment, then bought some more Western-style roasted mutton from the stall next door. He watched as the stall owner took out the skewers that had been prepared in advance. The mutton leg meat was cut into cubes, with several slits cut into them, and then fanned over the charcoal fire to grill.

A fragrant aroma wafts over.

Brush on a layer of mutton fat, then sprinkle with dill and Sichuan peppercorns.

A commotion came from afar.

The neighbors all looked over, and the stall owner couldn't help but look up. The news spread throughout Yanzhou City throughout the day—

The Emperor arrived in Yanzhou.

The governor of Yanzhou had already gone to greet them from afar.

The speaker claimed that the servants in the governor's mansion were related to his brother's family by marriage. The idler spoke with great conviction, as if the emperor were standing right in front of him.

A group of people surrounded him, listening with great interest.

The vendor selling roasted lamb skewers listened in as well, and the hand fan in his hand involuntarily stopped moving.

Jiang She noticed he hadn't flipped it for a while; it would burn if he didn't. He reminded him.

The stall owner snapped out of his daze, quickly flipped the items over, and sprinkled a layer of spice powder on top.

Lamb is expensive, and when roasted, it's glistening with oil, golden-red and crispy, with lamb fat dripping down. The vendors are quick; they wrap it in bamboo leaves, making a few turns, then pull out the skewers and tie them with hemp rope twice.

He handed it to Jiang She.

"Sir, here you go!"

He smiled broadly and said to Jiang She, "The sage has arrived; this business is going to be much easier."

They heard that the emperor had arrived with his civil and military officials, and had exempted many counties from taxes along the way. If Yanzhou could also be exempted from taxes, life would be much easier.

Jiang She thought for a moment.

"it should be OK."

The stall owner asked curiously, "Young master, you've heard this from others too?"

Jiang She withdrew his hand from the calculation.

"My guess."

……

……

The governor of Yanzhou, along with all the officials of Yanzhou, respectfully welcomed the emperor outside the city.

In the distance, amidst a blanket of white snow, a massive gray shadow appeared, stretching as far as the eye could see along the wide official road.

A tremor came from the ground, and the sound of horses' hooves thundered.

Leading the way were cavalry, stretching for dozens of miles, their horses galloping across the fresh snow of Yanzhou, banners waving, armor gleaming, as they charged forward.

Behind them, civil and military officials, dressed in robes of various colors, came out in full force, including officials from the Three Departments, Six Ministries, Censorate, Nine Temples and Five Directorates.

Everything was in perfect order, and traffic flowed smoothly.

Interspersed among them were foreign envoys, leaders of small countries, and royal family members in various attire, riding camels or horses, gazing curiously at the city before them.

Further out were the imperial chefs, physicians, grooms, craftsmen, and servants, whose numbers outnumbered the soldiers.

The governor of Yanzhou squinted.

My legs were numb from standing, but finally the most crucial part arrived.

The area was surrounded by layers of golden-armored guards and imperial soldiers, with canopies resembling moving clouds. Under the sunlight, the snow shimmered silver, reflecting the enormous banners, parasols, and fans, making them sparkle and shine, dazzling and solemn.

The nearby guards, wielding axes, halberds, and spears, were majestic and imposing.

This is the emperor's imperial carriage.

The governor of Yanzhou hurriedly stepped forward and, along with his men, performed a grand salute.

"Greetings, Sage—"

The eunuch bowed and whispered a few words beside the imperial carriage. After a while, the eunuch approached the governor of Yanzhou, his voice both amused and forceful, and said:
"We can enter the city now."

The emperor stayed there.

The entire Yanzhou area became lively.

Officials throughout Yanzhou were on high alert. Every ward and county town was staffed with people patrolling day and night, not daring to be negligent. They feared that any mistake would be seized upon and impeached by the censors, enough to result in their demotion by three ranks.

The emperor's reputation for loving his brothers and seeking out renowned physicians for treatment spread to several nearby states.

Within a day, the news spread throughout the streets and alleys of Yanzhou.

In the palace.

Finally, we have a place to rest.

Exhausted from the journey, Prince Qi appeared even paler.

A group of imperial physicians, Taoist priests, and Buddhist monks surrounded Prince Qi.

The emperor not only sent physicians, but also invited the learned men who accompanied him to examine Prince Qi's illness and see how to cure him.

The crowd discussed it animatedly, each displaying their unique skills.

Some people take the pulse.

Some people observe the complexion and tongue coating.

Some even claim to be able to read auras.

Among them, an elderly man with completely white hair and beard glanced at the crowd, frowned, made a few calculations with his hands, and then shook his head. He slowly walked out of the hall, not wanting to squeeze in with the others.

The eunuch saw this and hurriedly gave chase.

【Ask for monthly ticket】

(End of this chapter)