Immortality is above

Chapter 11 11: The Ageless Boy
  Chen Liubai didn't come back all night. Although he had said it in advance, Chen's father and mother were quite worried, afraid that something would happen again.

It wasn't until Chen Liubai came back safely that the two elders breathed a sigh of relief and didn't ask where he had gone.

In the past, his social circle was broad, mostly among scholars, including those in the village, outside, and in the city...

Many personal connections are inaccessible to outsiders and cannot be understood.

As long as it is legitimate communication.

After Chen Liubai came back, he interacted more with his old friends and friends, which was exactly what the family wanted to see. In their hearts, they actually wanted Chen Liubai to pick up books again and study for fame.

After all, this is the right path to honor our ancestors.

As for seeking Taoism and cultivating immortality, it is too illusory and deceptive; let alone fighting in the rivers and lakes, you kill me, I kill you, few people can end well.

In contrast, being named on the gold medal list and entering an official career are the ideal future in the ordinary world.

When you are a master, you are honorable and honorable.

Although it has been interrupted for so many years, with Chen Liubai's talent, there may not be no chance for him to continue.

Not only the family members think so, but some elders in the clan also have the same idea.

I think back then, Chen Liubai had the aura of "child prodigy" and was admitted as a scholar at the age of fourteen. If this momentum continues, there is a certain chance that he will win a first-class Jinshi in the provincial examination.

At that time, if there is one more Jinshi among the Chen family, the whole clan will be strengthened and everyone will be happy.

Who would have thought that Chen Liubai ran away with a wild Taoist priest, saying he wanted to go up the mountain to cultivate immortality.

Simply nonsense.

After hearing the news, several clan elders jumped to their feet, but they were helpless.

No one can be found, what else can we do?
  Ten years have passed, and now Chen Liubai is back.

It's really ridiculous and annoying.

At noon, a close clan elder came to talk to Chen Liubai: "Liubai, uncle, I don't care where you have been or what you have done in these years. Now that you are back, do you have any plans?"

"Fourth uncle, not available at the moment."

"How can a man be wasting his years? Listen to me, after the new year, wait until spring, then go to Maoxian County to study. If everything goes well, you can prepare for the next provincial examination."

Chen Liubai did not refuse directly, but suddenly asked: "Have you passed the Wenqing exam in these years?"

Chen Wenqing, one of the ethnic studies classmates, passed the scholar examination at the age of twenty and was considered quite good.

The fourth uncle sighed: "Wen Qing was very lucky. He took the exam three times in a row, but failed every time."

Chen Liubai was silent: The road to the imperial examination is just like this. With thousands of troops and thousands of horses on a single-plank bridge, it is never as easy as it seems.

Looking back on my previous life, I still remember the depressing feeling of being dominated by various exams.

The fourth uncle added: "However, Wen Qing fought against many defeats and was indomitable. He built a thatched cottage in Dongzhaopo and studied hard day and night. He will definitely be able to pass high school in the next class."

Chen Liubai asked: "Isn't Dongzhaopo outside the village?"

"Yes, Wen Qing's move is to live in isolation and find a clean place where he can study peacefully. Anyway, it's nearby, so he's safe."

"Haha, that's good. It seems I have to find time to visit him and catch up on old times."

But an idea came up in my mind. I could imitate the other person and live in a house in the wild. In the name of studying, what I really do is practice.

In this way, it is convenient to cook blood food.

The fourth uncle was overjoyed when he heard this: "You really want to see him, communicate more and learn from each other."

After chatting for a while, we said goodbye and left.

Chen Liubai stayed at home and began to tidy up the old books in the room, as well as the four treasures of the study.

The second elder kept these things in a large wooden box and refused to sell them.

Seeing him sorting out his books, Chen's father and others were overjoyed. After lunch, Chen Liushan found a free moment and asked in a low voice: "Lao San, you travel around the world and know how to set bones, etc., but do you know other medical skills?"

"Other medical skills? About which aspect?"

"It's just...well, I have been married to your sister-in-law for many years, but her stomach has not moved. For this reason, I often see the doctor and take medicine, but it is of no use."

In this world, if a woman cannot give birth to a child, it is a big problem that attracts criticism and she may even be kicked out of the house.

Chen Liubai suddenly came over: "Let me feel your pulse."

Chen Liushan was startled: "How can you feel my pulse? Isn't it because of your sister-in-law?"

Chen Liubai explained: "Having children is not only the woman's business, the man also has equal responsibilities."

"I didn't dare to say anything after I was injured, but I was in good health before, so there must be no problem."

"If there's any problem, let's talk about it after reading it."

Chen Liushan had no choice but to stretch out his hand.

After half a quarter of an hour, I came to the conclusion:
  "Brother, the problem should be with you. But it doesn't matter, I will prescribe you some medicine, take it first, and adjust it. If nothing happens, you will be done after your legs heal."

"really?"

Chen Liushan was overjoyed.

This matter is the biggest worry of the couple, and it is great that it can be solved now.

The look in Chen Liubai's eyes was different again, more and more unpredictable. He felt that this younger brother had become more powerful after being away for ten years. No matter what happened, he could solve it easily.

Chen Liubai laid out the four treasures of his study, sharpened his ink and pen, and wrote down a prescription.

After getting the prescription, Mrs. Chen Yang looked at the words on it and couldn't help but praise: "Brother-in-law, your handwriting is so beautiful."

Next to him, Chen Liushan and Yourong Yan said: "Of course, the third child is a very talented man."

Chen Liubai said: "The ingredients for this prescription are not cheap. In order to get a good nephew, I will support you with ten taels of silver."

After that, he took out another large ingot of silver.

"How do you want this?"

Chen Liushan quickly declined.

Chen Yang hesitated for a moment, then took it: "Uncle, just treat it as if we borrowed it from you."

Chen Liubai smiled: "By the way, I have to go out again and go to Dongzhaopo to catch up with Wen Qing. I won't be going home tonight."

Regarding this matter, Chen Liushan would not object, and would only tell him to be careful.

Chen Liubai changed his clothes, hid the iron sword, and carried an old book notebook that he had used before in a decent manner.

At first glance, there is a feeling that he has suddenly changed from a down-and-out knight to a frail scholar.

This image made Father Chen and Mother Chen very satisfied. In a trance, they vaguely returned to ten years ago.

Chen's mother asked: "San'er, it's cold today, it seems like it's going to snow again, please bring more thick clothes."

"Well, I'll go then."

Looking at his thin and tall back, Chen's mother was filled with joy and felt that everything was back.

Chen's father suddenly said: "Why do I look at San'er the same as when I left? He has hardly aged at all?"

Chen Liushan echoed: "I didn't feel it yesterday, but when I look at it today, there is really no change."

Mother Chen spat: "You are not old, San'er is just a young man..."

But as Chen Liubai walked, facing the biting north wind, he suddenly remembered the lyrics: The road of life is like a long dream; the road is windy and frosty, and the wind and frost blow on the face...

(End of this chapter)