Chapter 245: Chapter 246: Introducing Yun Qian Chapter 245: Chapter 246: Introducing Yun Qian In the imperial palace, Pei Huaian, carrying instruments, arrived at the imperial palace.
By this time, the Emperor had already awakened. He had long heard of Shao He’s medical achievements, especially her frostbite ointment and Cold Effervescent Powder. What impressed him the most was Pei Siyang.
“How on earth did you manage to do these things? And can prosthetics really allow anyone to stand up?”
The Emperor could hardly believe that she, a mere woman, could accomplish so many things that even men could not, perhaps even surpassing his own Imperial Medical Bureau’s capabilities in comparison to Shao He alone.
“Your Majesty honors me too highly. I am merely a commoner girl doing my best to heal the sick.”
The Emperor saw that she was floating on air from the compliments and yet not arrogant but very humble, which pleased him even more.
Shao He began to examine the Emperor’s body. Facing those cold instruments, the Emperor was initially nervous, but curiosity soon overwhelmed him, and after the examination, Shao He finally sighed in relief.
Outside the screen, the anxious crowd was waiting. Upon seeing Shao He come out, they rushed up and asked, “How did things go?”
Shao He smiled and said to the crowd, “Taking medicine will do. The Emperor just has a blood vessel blockage, no other symptoms.”
Everyone then breathed a sigh of relief, for they were internally resistant to surgery.
The Emperor came out from the inside, straightened his robe, and looking at the people, said, “This woman indeed has some skills. I’ve decided she is an exceptionally rare talent.”
Hearing these words of praise, some rejoiced for him, some worried for him, and some even looked on with envy.
Pei Chengye, unwilling to let Shao He steal the limelight, immediately spoke up, “Indeed, Doctor Shao’s medical skills are unmatched. And when father was unconscious, she was going to perform a cranial surgery on him. Thankfully, mother did not agree.”
He mentioned this incident intentionally, aiming to provoke the Emperor’s anger toward her.
However, the Emperor, far from being displeased, was actually quite interested in the surgery that involved cutting open the abdomen.
“Can a person really continue to live after their belly has been cut open?” the Emperor asked with a puzzled look.
Shao He quickly explained, “Not everyone who has their abdomen opened can survive, but we doctors will do our utmost to save our patients.”
“What do you think of those Imperial Physicians at the Imperial Medical Bureau who only know how to acupuncture?”
Shao He answered calmly, “Your Majesty’s officials are divided into military and civil ones. Although they serve different roles, each has their own utility.”
“We doctors are the same, each of us excels in different areas. There is no good or bad as long as we can heal the patients, we are good doctors.”
Shao He’s words made everyone quite happy, even the Imperial Physicians waiting outside began to see her in a new light.
Though it was thought that Shao He would take this opportunity to boast about herself and belittle the people from the Imperial Medical Bureau, instead she did not criticize them in the least, claiming they each had their strengths.
The Emperor, delighted, slapped the table and laughed heartily, “Well said, each with their own strengths!”
“Would you then be willing to join the Imperial Medical Bureau?”
The Emperor’s intent was clear; if Shao He agreed, she would immediately become part of the Imperial Medical Bureau.
For others, this was a highly desired dream, yet it seemed effortlessly within her reach. Just when everyone thought she would seize this opportunity to enter the Imperial Medical Bureau.
Shao He smiled and shook her head, “Your Majesty, I do not wish to join the Imperial Medical Bureau.”
This response shocked many; after all, entering the Imperial Medical Bureau was an honor, yet here was someone who did not want it.
“Why would you not want to?” the Emperor also didn’t understand her move, knowing full well that it wasn’t easy to enter the Imperial Medical Bureau.
Shao He brought forth Yun Qian and said, “This is my assistant, Doctor Yun. His father once served in the Imperial Medical Bureau, and I fear I am not accustomed to such a controlled environment, hoping Your Majesty would understand.”
Everyone instantly turned their eyes to the graceful Yun Qian, previously too worried about the Emperor’s safety to notice that Shao He had brought someone with her.
Now looking carefully, they found Yun Qian somewhat familiar, as if they had seen him somewhere before.
“Doesn’t he look a lot like Imperial Doctor Yun?”
Suddenly someone spoke out, which instantly darkened the Emperor’s expression, for he too felt Yun Qian resembled Imperial Doctor Yun, reminding him once again of the departed Consort Ming, and he felt even more guilty towards Pei Huaian.
“Just an assistant, nothing to boast about, you may leave now.”
The Emperor dismissively waved his hand at Yun Qian, not even bothering to give him a proper glance from beginning to end.
Yun Qian showed no displeasure and even deliberately lifted his head as he left, as if afraid of not being seen.
When the Empress saw that side profile, her heart inevitably started to panic, her heartbeat quickening as she realized he was indeed the son of the doctor, Yun Qian, still alive.
She clenched her hand hidden in her sleeve slowly, lowering her gaze to cover the shock in her eyes.
“From now on, come to the palace periodically to check on my health,” the Emperor said, intending to support Shao He since she did not wish to join the Imperial Medical Bureau; this was the only thing he could do for her.