Chapter 1049: The Prince recognizes Lin Lang as his godfather

Lin Lang pulled out the silver needle that had been inserted into the Fifth Prince's acupuncture point and breathed a sigh of relief: "The Fifth Prince's fever has subsided and he has recovered. My brother and his wife can rest assured!"

Upon hearing this, Li Zhi felt relieved. He clasped his hands together, looked up at the sky, and said with an expression of great excitement: "Thanks to the blessings of our ancestors, my brother's magic was able to bring Hong'er back to life in an instant!"

"My dear brother, your medical attainments are truly astonishing and can be called a god!" After saying this, Li Zhi actually bowed deeply to Lin Lang, showing his shock and gratitude.

Lin Lang hurriedly stood up and supported Li Zhi's shoulders, "Brother, there's no need to be so formal. The Fifth Prince is my nephew. How can I stand by and watch him die?!"

Empress Wu was so happy that she cried tears. She covered her mouth tightly, fearing that her crying would disturb this miraculous moment.

She first expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Lin Lang, then quickly walked to the couch, hugged the fifth prince in her arms, and kissed his little face non-stop.

"Hong'er is fully recovered. It's truly a blessing! From now on, your mother will take good care of you and ensure your health."

Li Zhi excitedly shook Lin Lang's hand and said gratefully, "My dear brother, you are truly the savior of our Tang Dynasty! If it weren't for you today, Hong'er might be... I really don't know how to thank you."

Empress Wu also held the infant Li Hong in her arms and said gratefully, "My dear brother, your kindness will never be forgotten by me and Your Majesty."

Chu Yiren stood aside and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, there's no need to be so polite. I'm also very relieved to see that the Fifth Prince is safe and sound."

At this moment, the Fifth Prince looked at Chu Yiren and grinned. The clear laughter echoed in the room, making everyone feel extremely relieved.

After hearing this, the imperial doctors kneeling on the ground all felt relieved. Beads of sweat the size of beans rolled down their foreheads, soaking the floor tiles in front of them.

They kowtowed hurriedly, praising him endlessly: "The Emperor of Shanghai is truly a miracle doctor! We have been practicing medicine for many years, but we have never seen such miraculous medical skills. He was able to detoxify the Fifth Prince with acupuncture in the blink of an eye. He is truly the reincarnation of Hua Tuo and Bian Que!"

"Yes, yes, the Emperor of Shanghai has such a great hand that we are ashamed of ourselves."

"If the Emperor of Shanghai had not come to our aid, even if we had exhausted all our life's knowledge, we would still be unable to save the Fifth Prince from danger!"

One of the elderly doctors was so excited that his voice trembled, and his words were full of admiration and gratitude for Lin Lang. After all, their heads were saved and they didn't have to be buried with the fifth prince because of his illness.

"The Emperor of Shanghai is not only a skilled doctor, but also has a kind heart. He cares about the safety of the prince and spares no effort to help him. Such virtues are truly a role model for doctors all over the world!" Another imperial physician also echoed, his face full of admiration.

Lin Lang knew how to win people's hearts. He quickly stepped forward to help the doctors stand up and said gently, "You are too kind, doctors. Treating illnesses and saving lives is a doctor's duty. You have all worked diligently in the palace and devoted yourselves to the well-being of the royal family. Your contributions are not small."

Li Zhi watched this scene and admired Lin Lang even more. He said with emotion, "My dear brother, you are not only an excellent doctor, but also so humble and generous. You are truly a blessing to the Tang Dynasty and the imperial family!"

Empress Wu embraced Li Hong, her eyes filled with gratitude and love. She said, "Today's events have shown me your kindness and compassion. It is Hong'er's great fortune that he has been rescued by your uncle."

As she spoke, she gently stroked Li Hong's little face, and Li Hong giggled again, as if he also felt the joy in the room.

Lin Lang smiled as he looked at the swaddled Fifth Prince and said, "Royal brother and sister-in-law, the Fifth Prince is blessed with great fortune. He will surely have a safe and smooth life and achieve great things in the future."

Li Zhi and Empress Wu smiled at each other, their eyes full of expectations for the future.

Chu Yiren said with a smile: "Sister-in-law, to be honest, I am also pregnant. I really like seeing the Fifth Prince so plump and white."

When Empress Wu heard that Chu Yiren was pregnant, a delighted smile immediately spread across her face, and she hurriedly said, "This is truly great news! Congratulations, sister-in-law. I hope you too can give birth to a son and bring more children to the Kingdom of Shanghai."

After hearing this, Li Zhi smiled and said, "My dear brother, you saved Hong'er's life today. I cannot repay you for this kindness."

"I want Hong'er to recognize you and your sister-in-law as his godfather and godmother. What do you think, my dear brother? In the future, we will become even closer relatives, which will also put an end to my worries."

Upon hearing this, Lin Lang's face was filled with smiles. He quickly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I am deeply honored by your kindness. How could I not want to accept it? Being the Fifth Prince's godfather is a blessing for me. I will definitely protect him from now on."

Empress Wu asked softly, "Sister-in-law, I wonder if you are pregnant with your first legitimate child?"

Chu Yiren blushed slightly, nodded and smiled, "In reply to the Emperor's sister-in-law, that's right."

Empress Wu smiled even more broadly and said, "That couldn't be better. Come, hold Hong'er and share in this blessing. You will definitely give birth to a plump and fair prince." As she spoke, she handed Li Hong steadily to Chu Yiren's arms.

Chu Yiren carefully took the baby, her eyes full of love.

She teased Li Hong gently and said softly, "Hong'er, please pray that your godmother will also give birth to a little prince as cute as you."

Li Hong seemed to understand, giggling non-stop and waving his little hands in the air. His chubby face was so adorable.

Li Zhi and Empress Wu looked at this heartwarming scene and smiled at each other. The room was filled with a happy atmosphere.

Lin Lang took out a carousel music box from his personal space.

He casually wound the spring a few times, and clear music immediately flowed through the hall. Amid the soft sound of gears meshing, the eight painted wooden horses began to slowly turn.

The vine patterns wrapped around the carved pillars flowed along with the movement, and the silver bells adorned on the horse's back swayed gently with the rhythm of the rotation, making a clear and crisp sound.

The wooden horses rose and fell one after another, as if they were really galloping to the melody of the music box.

Li Hong, in his cradle, was attracted by the carousel music box. His big black eyes stared at this novel gadget that could rotate and make sounds, and his pink little hands waved towards the music box unconsciously.

Lin Lang smiled and handed the music box over, saying, "Royal brother, Royal sister-in-law, this is the music box I brought from my hometown. Consider it a gift from your godfather to Hong'er."

Li Hong was so excited that he kicked his hands and feet around, saliva dripping from the corners of his mouth onto his clothes, and he babbled, trying to reach out and touch the music box.

Chu Yiren hugged Li Hong and smiled sweetly, "Oh my, it seems that Hong'er really likes the gift from his godfather!"

Empress Wu unconsciously leaned forward, her phoenix eyes fixed on the carousel's every movement. "This thing can actually run on its own? And it doesn't need musicians or strings? It can produce music! It's truly amazing!"

Li Zhi took the carousel music box from Lin Lang and exclaimed in surprise, "Wow! This thing doesn't need horses to pull it or people to push it. It can move so flexibly just by relying on the mechanism. The mechanical wonders of Shanghai Country are truly unheard of!"

Li Zhi and Empress Wu looked at each other, their faces full of disbelief.

Empress Wu reached out and gently touched the music box, as if afraid of disturbing the "spirit" inside: "How can this small box produce such beautiful sounds?"

Li Zhi even raised the music box to his eyes and examined it repeatedly, the hem of his dragon robe swaying slightly with his movements. "Brother, what on earth is this music box? Could it be a magical weapon from the gods?"

Lin Lang laughed heartily. "This is a unique gadget from Shanghai Country, called a music box. It has a special clockwork mechanism inside, and it can play music when it's wound up."

"Wonderful! My dear brother, you have broadened my horizons again!" As soon as Li Zhi finished speaking, the music box stopped turning and making sounds.

Lin Lang reminded him, "Brother, you can try winding the music box and turning the spring. The music box will start playing music again. When Hong'er cries, you can use this to attract his attention and cheer him up."

Li Zhi tentatively turned the spring, and the music box immediately began to spin and play music again, making Li Zhi look like he had discovered a priceless treasure, and a childlike smile appeared on his face.

It is worth mentioning that Li Zhi was only 28 years old at that time.

Empress Wu also stared at the music box with great curiosity and said some polite words to thank Hong'er's godfather for his generosity.

Then, Lin Lang took out two fluffy QQ dolls from his personal space. Both were black and white penguin images. Their soft touch and round shape made them particularly cute.

"These two stuffed toys are also gifts from my godfather to Hong Er. They are called QQ dolls. The one with a red scarf is male QQ, and the one with a pink scarf and a bow is female QQ. They are so comfortable to hold while sleeping."

Empress Wu and Li Zhi each took a QQ doll and smiled knowingly at each other.

Empress Wu pinched the QQ doll's ears, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but smile. "The fur feels softer than silk, and the appearance is so adorable. Hong'er will love these two dolls so much after getting them."

Li Zhi gently stroked the QQ doll's round belly and laughed, "My dear brother, your gift is both novel and interesting. Hong'er is so lucky to have a godfather like you!"

Lin Lang raised his hand and gently touched Li Hong's little face, revealing a fatherly smile as he coaxed, "With your godfather here, I can guarantee that you will be free from all diseases and grow up safely and smoothly."

"Hong'er must become a wise ruler like your father, one who cares about the people of the world, governs the country with benevolence, and creates a prosperous and great era. He must become a great emperor who attracts all nations and whose name will be recorded in history."

Li Hong, who was in the cradle, naturally didn't understand what Lin Lang was saying. He just opened his big round eyes and stared at the carousel music box curiously, babbling sound with his mouth and waving his little hands in the air.

But Li Zhi and Empress Wu, who were standing by, were very happy when they heard it.

Li Zhi's eyes were filled with relief and emotion. He put his arm around Lin Lang's shoulders and said, "My dear brother, your words really make me feel relieved. It is Hong'er's blessing to have a godfather like you."

"I also hope that Hong'er will become a wise ruler in the future, just as you said, and live up to the people of the Tang Dynasty."

Empress Wu smiled and nodded, her eyes full of tenderness: "My dear brother and sister, you are so attentive to Hong'er. I am very grateful. I believe Hong'er will not disappoint you."

Lin Hanxiao replied, "Your Majesty, my brother and your wife are too kind. Hong'er is smart and cute. He will become a great man in the future."

Chu Yiren hugged the chubby and cute Li Hong and smiled slightly, saying, "As godfather and godmother, we should do all this for Hong'er."

Li Zhi was delighted. He waved his hand and said loudly, "Come here, announce immediately that a sumptuous luncheon will be held in Linde Hall today. Firstly, to celebrate Hong'er's recovery from danger, and secondly, to celebrate Hong'er accepting me and my sister-in-law as his godfather and godmother."

"I have ordered all the prestigious ministers of the court to come to the palace for the banquet and join us in celebrating this great occasion."

The eunuch beside him hurriedly responded, "Yes, Your Majesty!" and then trotted off to convey the order.

Soon, the palace became busy, with palace maids and eunuchs running back and forth, setting up the banquet venue.

Gorgeous silks were hung all over the beams of the hall, exquisite porcelain and jade wares were placed on the tables, and delicious delicacies were prepared one after another.

After receiving the imperial edict, the ministers in the court changed into solemn court robes and hurried to the palace for the banquet.