Chapter 115: Traveling to the Ancient Times to Open a Clinic 29: Meeting the Emperor

[Ding—The system has detected that the host has completed the mission in this world. You have successfully reversed your tragic fate in the original book, as well as the fate of many innocent children. You can now leave this world at any time and proceed to the next one. Do you want to leave now?]

Shen Qian chose no.

Although this world has completed the system mission, Shen Qian still has unfulfilled wishes.

Her two apprentices have not yet completed their apprenticeship, and her Jimin Hall has no successor.

Cuiliu was able to teach herself with her own abilities, but it was difficult for Aying. There was a lot of surgical knowledge that no one knew in that era, so she had to teach herself.

Chen Qian hoped that even if she left, they would still be able to protect the people for her.

On the other hand, she really wanted to spend more time with her mother and sister, and if possible, she also wanted to teach her sister more about medicinal materials.

So Shen Qian chose no, it would not be too late to go to the next world after she finished what she wanted to do.

In fact, she had another concern in her heart, that was Gu Jingxing. Since she came to this world, she had been protected by Gu Jingxing many times. Although she had repaid him with the favor of saving her life, they had known each other for a while, and she still wanted to know what the future would be like if Gu Jingxing offended the Zhou family.

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After that day, Wu Hen arranged for Shen Qian and her mother and sister to live in a nearby town.

"It's the Lord's order. You stay here so you can avoid meeting Gu Jingting."

If Wu Hen hadn't mentioned it, Shen Qian would have almost forgotten that Gu Jingting was also in the army.

These days, she deliberately avoided him and never met him. Now it is safer to move to a nearby town.

However, as a result, Shen Qian rarely saw Gu Jingxing for a period of time. He was busy all day, busy with military affairs and busy settling the people. After handling everything, Gu Jingxing led the army back to Beijing. On the first day of the army's departure, he came to see Shen Qian.

"You've performed a great deed this time. Come back to the capital with me. I'll present your medical skills to the emperor, and he'll probably reward you. However, if you reveal your identity, you might be targeted by the Zhou family, and practicing medicine outside will cause you a lot of trouble."

Gu Jingxing explained the pros and cons to her clearly, and it all depends on Shen Qian's own decision as to what to choose.

Shen Qian didn't hesitate for a moment and said directly: "You don't have to mention me, just think of it as Doctor Liu saving you."

Gu Jingxing was not surprised at Shen Qian's answer at all. She has always been like this, indifferent to everything, as if she doesn't care about anything.

"So are you going back to Anrong or home next?" Gu Jingxing asked.

"My mother and sister were frightened by this incident. I accompanied them home and will stay with them for a while. I will return to Anrong in the future."

Gu Jingxing: "Okay."

The conversation between the two had ended, but Gu Jingxing did not leave, and Shen Qian did not urge him.

The two of them stood under the eaves, Gu Jingxing looked at her in silence.

After a long while, Gu Jingxing finally said, "I'm leaving now. Chen Qian, take care of yourself. If you need anything, ask Ling Yuan to tell me. No matter what it is, I will do it for you."

Shen Qian didn't refuse, he just nodded and said, "General, take care of yourself too."

Gu Jingxing looked at her deeply again, turned around and walked away. The sound of horse hooves could be heard in the distance.

Two days after Gu Jingxing left, Shen Qian also took her mother, sister, and several maids to her hometown, Linghua County, Yuzhou.

Wu Hen still followed with the secret guards and escorted them back to their hometown.

Yuzhou is not far from the capital, less than a hundred miles away.

After returning home, Shen Qian finally met his original father, Shen Siyuan, the county magistrate of Linghua County.

Chen Siyuan was not very enthusiastic about his daughter returning home. Perhaps he still felt a little uncomfortable with his divorced daughter returning home.

Fortunately, Shen Qian had no feelings for him. She only planned to stay for a while and then return to Anrong with her maid.

However, as soon as she revealed her plan, her mother and sister refused to let her leave and insisted that she stay at home.

Tao Lingshu burst into tears: "Son, you finally came home, but you're leaving after just two days. You're trying to kill me."

Chen Zhuo also cried: "Sister, I will listen to you obediently, please don't leave, you said you would stay with me for a while, I know it is Dad's attitude that makes you sad, don't worry, I am here, Dad will not drive you away."

The mother and daughter had a few more arguments with Shen Siyuan, but Shen Siyuan couldn't stand it. He had always had a reputation for being henpecked. As the county magistrate, he had never taken a concubine until his wife gave birth to a son. Soon, his attitude changed, and he began to show concern for Shen Qian.

Shen Qian then settled down at home with peace of mind, and continued to take care of his mother's health when he was free.

Tao Lingshu and Shen Zhuo also got better day by day under Shen Qian's care.

Shen Siyuan felt a little regretful when he saw this. He shouldn't have treated his eldest daughter like this. Her marriage with Gu Jingting was arranged by him and Gu Boyuan. Who could have thought that it would harm his daughter? He was upset and didn't know how to face Shen Qian, so he dealt with it coldly. He didn't expect that his daughter now has special skills and is very knowledgeable in medicine. He is now older and his health is not as good as before. Seeing Shen Qian regulating her mother's body, Shen Siyuan felt a little jealous.

But how could he, a county magistrate, refuse to show mercy? He had no choice but to ask his wife to mediate, and only then was he able to put aside his past grudges with Chen Qian.

In fact, Shen Qian didn't care about her original father at all. She was a doctor and had no habit of selecting patients. She would treat them the same way no matter who they were.

This time when she was treating her father, she even brought Cui Liu and A Ying to watch, teaching and treating him at the same time.

Shen Siyuan was embarrassed but couldn't refuse, so he was secretly angry.

Shen Qian ended up staying in Linghua County for more than half a year before returning to Anrong with a few maids to continue managing the medicine garden and clinic.

In the next few years, Chen Qian lived a relatively peaceful life, but the Zhou family's power continued to expand, and the magistrate of Anrong was replaced by someone from the Zhou family. After experiencing a period of decline, Qing Yu Tang began to show off its power in Anrong again.

However, Jimintang now has its own medicine garden and no longer needs to be constrained by Qingyutang. Besides, Anrong Mountain is high and the emperor is far away. No matter how powerful the Zhou family is, they cannot extend their hands here. Shen Qian has indeed lived a peaceful life for several years.

She usually takes care of her apprentices, occasionally visits the medicine garden, and has improved many prescriptions with medicinal materials purchased from foreign countries. Five years later, Cui Liu officially became a master, and A Ying could perform some simple operations independently. When Chen Qian was planning to leave this world and go to the next world in the near future, suddenly big news came from the capital.

"It is said that the prince is plotting a rebellion!" Wu Hen said.

Crown Prince Xiao Jinchen has been doted on since he was young, but unfortunately he has mediocre talent and is overshadowed by his third brother Xiao Jinxiang both in school and in the court.

Since he was made the crown prince, the wind direction in the court has gradually changed in recent years. Initially, Xiao Jinxiang made some military achievements and gradually gained a foothold in the court. Later, he even won over some ministers and formed his own faction.

Xiao Jinchen was originally dissatisfied with his third brother. At this time, the Minister of Works Wang Han, the Vice Minister of Personnel Xu Yun, the Hanlin Academician Liang Zhao and others who were familiar with the prince frequently went to the prince's residence, and earnestly advised the prince to take precautions, implying that the emperor's mind had changed.

"Your Highness must know that His Majesty has summoned the Third Prince several times recently to discuss matters and discuss the secrets of state affairs. If he did not intend to change the throne, why would he do this?"

Xiao Jinchen was a person with an impatient temper, and he would become restless if provoked a little.

In addition, the concubine cried in her ear every day: "If Your Highness does not save himself, I am afraid that he will be deposed before the day of succession!"

In this way, Xiao Jinchen mobilized troops under the instigation of many parties, attempting to use military persuasion to force the emperor to express his position. Unexpectedly, the news leaked before the matter unfolded. Emperor Yongtai was furious, and immediately ordered the encirclement and suppression of the Prince's Mansion, abolished the Prince's position, and detained him in the clan house.

The case quickly fermented, shocking the court and the public, and officials took sides. Many officials who were friendly with the prince had their homes confiscated and were questioned, and Wang Han, Liang Zhao and others were also sentenced to immediate execution. The prince's wife was also imprisoned in the clan house, and the concubine swallowed gold and committed suicide.

After hearing this, Shen Qian felt that something was fishy.

"The prince is the heir to the throne. There is no need for him to rebel. There must be a trick in this matter." She said calmly.

Wu Hen admired her: "The young lady is really smart. She saw the essence of the matter at once. The young lady and the general thought the same thing. He lay dormant for several days and conducted a secret investigation after the Crown Prince's affair was exposed. In fact, the real traitor was the Third Prince Xiao Jinxiang."

Shen Qian had seen King Yu before in the military camp, but she was usually busy treating generals and wounded soldiers, so she only had a quick glance at him a few times and did not leave any impression.

Unexpectedly...

"Then what?" Shen Qian asked.

"King Yu's original plan was to use the Crown Prince to eliminate the ministers who opposed him and then secretly plot to force the emperor to abdicate. Gu Jingxing took action ahead of time, using the Emperor's secret decree to mobilize the Imperial Guards and wipe out the rebels."

King Yu's conspiracy to rebel was exposed and the evidence was conclusive. Before he could resist, he was captured by the Imperial Guards and eventually executed for treason, and all his accomplices were killed.

On this day, the capital was flooded with blood and the imperial court was shaken.

Shen Qian understood that Gu Jingxing had completely won this round.

"What about the Zhou family?"

"According to investigation, the emperor's uncle Zhou Shiyong and Princess Shaoyang were also members of the Prince of Yu's faction. They secretly participated in the rebellion and were beheaded along with the Prince of Yu. The Gu family was not sentenced to death because of Gu Jingxing. Gu Boyuan and Gu Jingting were exiled thousands of miles away. Empress Zhou was deposed, and the Queen Mother lived in seclusion in the deep palace. The Zhou family is finished. According to secret reports, the Emperor is about to make the eldest prince the crown prince."

Shen Qian was in Anrong, far away from the capital, and she was completely unaware of such a huge power shift. But it was okay this way, as she had originally only wanted to stay in this world, cure illnesses, grow medicinal herbs, and train apprentices.

Two years later, Emperor Yongtai passed away, the crown prince ascended the throne, and changed the reign title to Qinian.

Chen Qian was originally preparing to leave this world and go to the next mission, but she received a letter from Gu Jingxing, hoping that she would go to the capital.

Shen Qian thought about it, agreed, and set off for the capital.

The two had not seen each other for seven years.

After arriving in the capital, Gu Jingxing met her at the city gate and took her directly into the palace.

"The reason I asked you to come to Beijing this time is because the emperor wants to see you. Do you mind?" Gu Jingxing asked with a smile.

Shen Qian shook his head: "I don't mind."

The wheels of the carriage rolled over the bluestone streets of the capital, and the streets were still bustling. The last time Chen Qian left the capital was the day he first came to this world.

Chen Qian followed the eunuch who led the way through the three red gates and arrived at the Jingxin Pavilion. A dark figure was holding a file behind the imperial desk. The man's face had lost its youthful appearance and had become more dignified.

"I, a commoner, pay my respects to Your Majesty." Shen Qian bowed.

The emperor raised his eyes and quickly asked someone to help Shen Qian up, then said: "Doctor Shen, I haven't seen you for many years. Do you still remember me?"

Shen Qian nodded: "Remember."

In fact, she did not have a deep memory of the King of Wei back then, but she remembered his pulse. The cold wind caused myocarditis and he was almost on the verge of death. It was indeed very dangerous at that time.

"I have never thanked you in person, and I have always regretted it. I heard that you have been practicing medicine in Anrong and have saved many people, so I asked General Gu to invite you here. I want to thank you in person and ask you a question."

Shen Qian replied, "Your Majesty, please feel free to speak."