Seeking Truth with a Sword
Chapter 50 - 49 The Gap

Chapter 50: Chapter 49 The Gap

Princess Le’an...

Li Ang’s mind flashed across the family of Gan Xiao’er in Sha Tao Village, yet he kept a composed demeanor as he shifted his gaze to Yong Hongzhong and continued to give medical instructions. "By the way, Brother Hongzhong, if you ever experience similar symptoms of dizziness in the future, you could also use another method.

First, kneel on the ground with both hands supporting yourself on the floor, and look upwards.

Then touch the top of your head to the ground, with your forehead closer to your knees than your chin, and look down.

Next, turn your head to the right, facing towards your right elbow, and look to the right.

Continue to keep your head turned to the right as you rise, aligning your head horizontally with your back.

Finally, while keeping your head turned to the right, sit up straight, so that your head is vertical to the ground and your eyes look upwards.

Each movement should be sustained for the duration of ten breaths.

This method can be performed once on the left side and once on the right side, and if the effect is not noticeable, you can repeat it after 15 minutes without any harm." 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

"I, I understand."

Yong Hongzhong nodded in gratitude and curiously asked, "Is there, is there a difference between the two meth, methods?"

There is. The former method is the traditional Epley Canalith Repositioning Method invented by John Appley, whereas the latter method is the Repositioning Method developed by Carol Foster. Both methods can cure canalithiasis by rotating the head at specific angles and using Earth’s gravity to allow the ear stones to flow through the semicircular canals back into the vestibule.

"The latter method can be done alone and is also safer—with the former method, if the assistant’s technique is not properly executed, allowing the head to stretch too far or too low beyond the edge of the table, it could worsen the symptoms."

Li Ang casually explained, considering that his counterpart was a scholar of Xiangzhou and that this simple Repositioning Method should not pose any difficulty.

"Many thanks, thanks to Risheng."

Yong Hongzhong bowed in thanks once again, while Princess Le’an beside him smiled slightly and said, "Now that you’re better, Er Lang, why don’t you return to Chang’an with me? Mother misses you very much."

Yong Hongzhong hesitated briefly, and the tall female official behind Princess Le’an smiled and said, "Is Er Lang worried about breaching the rules?

"Don’t worry, the Academic Palace suggests that students from the same location live together for easier management.

"However, if a student has family in Chang’an and can find accommodation on their own, the Academic Palace is happy to see it happen."

"Alright, okay."

Yong Hongzhong nodded in agreement and asked, "Aunt, how is your, your health?"

"I caught a cold at the beginning of the year, but it’s all better now..."

Princess Le’an and Yong Hongzhong turned and left the hostel, chatting amiably about family matters along the way. The Princess’s personal female official, as well as the Imperial Physician’s daughter, Qiu Feng, promptly followed—Qiu Feng even looked back at Li Ang when she walked out of the hostel, her gaze carrying a mix of respect and competitiveness.

As Princess Le’an departed, the crowd in the great hall gradually dispersed, whispering about the events that had just unfolded. That’s the daughter of a Prince! Even though everyone was among the most outstanding talents in their respective State Mansions, it was precisely because they had broader horizons that they understood how difficult the path to higher status was.

Ji Linglang showed little interest, greeted everyone, and returned to her room with her female companions to read books. Meanwhile, the remaining people from Yizhou discussed in low voices. Zhai Yiming appeared frustrated and murmured softly, "All roads lead to Chang’an, yet some are born right in Chang’an..."

He had intended to showcase himself earlier, but Princess Le’an had left without a second word after Yong Hongzhong had recovered, without giving any consideration to these candidates.

"Every year tens of thousands of students come to Chang’an, yet in the end, only six or seven hundred qualify for the exams. If you want to catch the Princess’s eye, you must at least demonstrate corresponding value."

The chubby student seemed to see through Zhai Yiming’s thoughts, casually saying, "Princess Le’an’s mother is the daughter of the former Right Martial Guard General and Wangzhou Governor Cai Zong, and also the sister of the wife of the Governor of Xiangzhou, which makes her Yong Hongzhong’s maternal aunt. Hongzhong’s father is the Governor of Xiangzhou, his maternal grandfather was the Great General of the Right Martial Guard, plus he has a Prince as an uncle by marriage, a Princess Consort as an aunt, and a Commandery Princess as a cousin. TSK. Such is the disparity between people..."

The chubby student pulled out a folding fan from his bosom, leisurely knocking the fan against his palm while shaking his head and sighing in contemplation. The gesture was meant to be dashing, but with his physique and appearance, it somewhat seemed comical and odd.

"Oh right, I almost forgot to introduce myself."

The chubby student snapped back to reality, struck the folding fan and said with a smile to Li Ang and the others, "My surname is Yang, given name Yu, from Chang’an Chonghua Square."

"Chonghua Square?"

Song Shaoyuan appeared surprised and said, "Since Brother Yang Yu is from Chang’an, why would you come to a hostel..."

"To make some friends," Yang Yu replied cheerfully. "Being fellow Academic Palace candidates, we should naturally get to know each other better.

"Judging by the accent, you guys are from Jiangnan?"

Song Shaoyuan nodded, "Yizhou." 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

"Yizhou, that’s wonderful. Of all the bright moonlit nights in the world, two parts belong to Yizhou, the land of rascals."

Yang Yu said laughingly, "My fourth aunt married into Yizhou and runs a Fuli Trading Company there; not sure if you have heard of it."

Zhai Yiming recalled for a moment, "Is that the... ironware trading company?"

"Exactly, that’s the one."

Yang Yu was pleased and continued, "In that case, we’re somewhat like fellow townsmen.

"Tomorrow morning, the Academic Palace will send someone to lead this batch of students from various State Mansions to tour Chang’an, introducing them to various workshop areas, so that the students can find their own lodging and prevent getting lost.

"In that case, I will come over tomorrow too, accompany you all around Chang’an.

"Then, in the evening, I shall host a dinner at Ganlu Tower for us."

Yang Yu extended a warm and familiar invitation, and the people from Yizhou didn’t hesitate much before agreeing—having a native Chang’an student around was certainly much better than wandering around aimlessly on their own.

Li Ang stood quietly among the crowd of Yizhou examinees, frowning slightly, lost in thought.

Princess Le’an... huh?