Chapter 191 Wanting to Become Her Master
"Ah... but I want to go back to sleep, I don't want to sleep in the palace."
[There's no place like home, no place like a golden nest. All I want is my own bed. I'm so tired, and they won't even grant me a day off. This emperor is really trying to drain me dry. I seriously doubt I'll die from exhaustion.]
"Alright, stop thinking about it. Go back to sleep and we'll talk about it when you're awake."
Upon hearing that she could go back to sleep, Ji Yingying was overjoyed and quickly took her leave. The carriage was already waiting for her at the usual spot.
As soon as they boarded the carriage, Granny Xia had already prepared exquisite porridge and pastries.
Ji Yingying ate two mouthfuls of porridge and fell asleep immediately. She didn't even realize she was at the door of her house until Granny Xia carried her inside.
When I woke up, it was already dark.
She didn't need to attend court or anything, and without a cell phone or tablet, even storybooks couldn't hold her attention after a meal; she would simply fall asleep.
Granny Xia originally wanted to come in and check on her; she was on night duty tonight, and usually she would come in to urge her to go to sleep.
The person who came in was already asleep.
"Looks like he's exhausted."
When she woke up again, she was already in the carriage. Despite the cold weather, Xia Mama carried her out, and she didn't get cold at all.
"You're awake, little sister. Come and eat something." Ji Jiaming handed her a piece of pastry.
"I'm not eating, I haven't brushed my teeth yet."
He usually brushes his teeth and washes his face, but today he seemed unaware of it and got on the carriage without finishing at all.
[Host, Granny Xia has already brushed your teeth and washed your face. Now, eat.]
No, I don't really believe it.
Anyway, she won't eat anything without washing up.
Just as she was wondering whether she should go and use the facilities to wash up, Ji Cailiang took out the toothbrush she had invented and some tooth powder for her.
"Hehe, Dad is still the best to me." Ji Yingying took the bowl and rinsed her mouth. There were two basins in the car, one filled with clean water and the other empty.
After washing up, Ji Yingying ate some snacks and then some dried meat.
Upon arriving outside the Hall of Diligent Governance, Ji Yingying alighted from the carriage. As soon as she stepped off, she encountered two women dressed in official robes.
[Host, it's those two older sisters.] Ji Yingying quickly looked up.
The two men immediately bowed to Ji Yingying.
"Greetings, Lord Ji."
"Hehe, I've met you two before." Ji Yingying didn't know their names or their official ranks, but she knew they had met them.
After Ji Jiaming and Ji Cailiang got off the carriage, they also bowed and greeted them.
Everyone chatted politely about official matters until they entered the hall. As soon as they entered the main hall, Judge Liu saw Ji Yingying and hurriedly came over, saying, "Young Lady Ji, the Imperial Medical Academy has lived up to expectations and completed all the tasks assigned by you."
It was completed yesterday afternoon, and everyone at the Imperial Hospital was very excited, mainly because Ji Yingying made a very grand promise, and everyone was very satisfied.
"Huh? It's done. Then tell the Emperor. Why tell me?"
"His Majesty asked me to inform you so that you would not worry."
Uh, I'm not worried.
Judge Liu: ...This is not the same Lord Ji from that day. Lord Ji said: "Let us unite as one to fight the epidemic."
Those words brought tears to my eyes, and I couldn't wait to finish them.
However, he lived up to his mission and completed the task.
"What about the serious cases in the palace?"
"He's out of danger, but he'll need to rest for a few days before he can go back to work. There are also many infected people outside the palace, and it's quite serious. Today, imperial physicians went out on patrol. If they find anyone they can't control, they'll be immediately isolated while we wait for a new treatment plan to be developed."
"Have there been any deaths?" It's normal for there to be severe infections, but we don't know if there have been any deaths. This should be the early stage of infection, after all, such a big thing, and no one has reported it.
"No deaths have been reported so far, but we have encountered quite a few people with persistent high fever."
Ji Yingying nodded, indicating that she understood.
The conversation should have ended there, but it didn't. Liu Yuanpan shamelessly said, "Master, why don't you take me as your apprentice? I want to learn medicine from you. Master, your medical skills are truly amazing."
It's been half a year, and Ji Yingying has taught him a lot. She taught him how to cure the Crown Prince's poison, she taught him how to use acupuncture to treat the Prince of Qi's infertility, and now she's the one who led them through the night to deal with the smallpox. If it weren't for her, his head would probably have already left home.
"I don't know medicine, but I know how to poison. Whoever makes me unhappy, I'll poison them." He then raised his fist, looking quite fierce.
Judge Liu smiled and, seeing her approaching, said to Ji Cailiang behind him, "Your daughter is so adorable. From now on, she will be my master."
He unilaterally declared that he would become Ji Yingying's apprentice sooner or later.
Ji Cailiang was displeased and quickly said, "My daughter doesn't acknowledge you."
"It's alright, I will definitely make Lord Ji understand my sincerity."
During the morning court session, Ji Yingying began to "dodge the question" again, acting as if standing in front meant she would just sleep as usual.
He was swaying precariously, which made the emperor shake his head. This little darling could fall asleep standing up like that.
He's truly a genius!
The official who brought the report was newly appointed to the court. Seeing the emperor shake his head, his heart was in his throat; if he could, he probably would have jumped out.
Thankfully, the Emperor granted his request; otherwise, he would have been in tears.
Ji Yingying
"Your Majesty, I am here!" Ji Yingying, with starry eyes, immediately stepped forward, her eyes still closed, which only made the Emperor's head ache more.
Some of the ministers who knew her didn't think much of it, but the new ministers who didn't know her thought she was too amazing.
Didn't sleep well last night?
"Ah, you slept well. I even had breakfast in the carriage today. It's just that the pastries made by the cook at home weren't very good. Besides, it's uncomfortable to eat pastries for breakfast every day. Actually, I wanted to have some porridge."
"Then why not eat it?"
"I'm afraid of peeing, because then it will be difficult to deal with."
The Emperor sighed.
"How is the smallpox treatment going at the Imperial Hospital?" the Emperor asked again.
"You'll have to ask Imperial Physician Liu. I wasn't here yesterday, so I don't know." Sleeping all day yesterday and all night last night, life is really good.
"Then go and check again later. If everything is alright, then go to the Ministry of Works to see what's going on."
"As you command." Ji Yingying prepared to return to her standing position, but the Crown Prince spoke up, "Then let's have lunch at the East Palace today. The Crown Princess has been missing it terribly."
"Very well, thank you for the invitation, Your Highness."
The court proceedings were nearly over, and the Emperor was about to adjourn when Xiangxiang said, "[Host, the official who bullied the two elder sisters yesterday hasn't come.]"
What did he do?
Only then did everyone notice that the person seemed to have really disappeared. Could it be that he had been executed by the Emperor?
The Emperor was also puzzled, as he had been busy with smallpox all day and had no time to deal with him.
He was stabbed and is currently recovering at home. He's unconscious and hasn't even been able to take time off work.
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