Chapter 719 A Dream of Youth 251
Upon returning from the western expedition, Xie Ning only received three days off before obediently returning to work.
When Jiang Yuanzheng saw the exhausted Xie Ning and the several imperial physicians who had returned so thin that he almost didn't recognize them, he couldn't help but complain in his heart that the emperor was heartless and should at least let people rest a little longer.
However, he only complained to himself; he was still very happy that the imperial physicians had come to work.
With so many people missing from the Imperial Hospital, each of them was doing the work of two, which was exhausting. However, out of concern for their weakened health, Chief Physician Jiang didn't assign them much work, only letting them do some light tasks.
Just after chatting with Physician Du about some of the events that occurred during the Western Expedition, Imperial Physician Jiang turned his head and saw Xie Ning engrossed in writing. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly at how energetic young people are.
Look at the blank stares of Doctor Du and the others; they clearly haven't come to their senses yet.
"Ahem, Physician Xie, what are you writing?" It wasn't that Physician Jiang was curious; he just wanted to show more concern for his subordinate.
"Medical books, recording some methods of morbid medicine and my improved prescriptions."
Jiang, the imperial physician, quickly glanced around, worried about Xie Ning's lack of vigilance, and whispered, "Imperial Physician Xie, you can do these things yourself, why did you have to say it out loud?"
They are not afraid of others coveting them.
Xie Ning glanced at Jiang Yuanzheng with a puzzled look. "Why can't I say it? I wanted to discuss it with you."
Although her medical skills were good, they were not top-notch. The imperial physicians in the Imperial Medical Academy each had their own strengths, and she still needed to consult them on certain aspects. Moreover, "Once I have compiled this medical book, I will use it as a teaching material, so there is no need to hide it."
"hiss--
"Doctor Xie, are you going to use this to teach the female workers at the pharmaceutical factory?"
Xie Ning nodded, but then corrected herself, "They are female students now..."
The other imperial physicians didn't care about that; they were only secretly staring at the medical books on Xie Ning's table. "Imperial Physician Xie, what don't you understand? Let's discuss and exchange ideas?"
They weren't interested in the methods of traditional Chinese medicine, but they were interested in prescriptions. The prescription Xie Ning sent back last time greatly saved on supplies, and most importantly, it was effective.
Jiang Yuanzheng quickly pulled Xie Ning aside and patiently educated her.
Xie Ning blinked and hesitated before saying, "I haven't written the new improved prescription into it yet, but I've already applied for a patent. I plan to discuss it with the imperial physicians and then put it into the pharmacy for production."
Knowing what Jiang Yuanzheng was worried about, Xie Ning smiled and said, "Jiang Yuanzheng, hasn't the imperial court recently issued new regulations?"
Even if I give out this prescription, it still belongs to me. Anyone else using it will have to pay, otherwise it's illegal.
The same goes for the pharmacy; she's quite wealthy now, making money from many sources.
Jiang Yuanzheng didn't actually recall this law for a moment. "Oh dear, I'm getting old."
Jiang Yuanzheng slapped his forehead, then remembered that he had another important matter to discuss with Xie Ning, namely the matter of Xie Ning's proposal to the emperor about military doctors before the western expedition.
They have already started implementing it at the Imperial Medical Bureau, and the policy of rotating shifts and taking turns returning to the capital for study will be released in a few days. However, the question of who to select for the military rotation has become a problem.
The last selection of personnel was out of necessity; the emperor's decree was difficult to disobey, and a certain number of people were stipulated. There were not many medical students specializing in grief attire in the Imperial Medical Bureau, so students from other departments were also included.
But who wants to endure hardship in the military during this rotation? If you accidentally get killed, you'll truly regret it.
Xie Ning was the first to propose these systems and policies, so Dean Jiang couldn't help but ask for her opinion.
Of course, he also came to invite Xie Ning to teach medicine at the Imperial Medical Bureau.
Since the casualty statistics of the various armies have been compiled, the number of casualties and the mortality rate of the army Xie Ning was with were the lowest. Therefore, Jiang Yuanzheng wanted to invite Xie Ning to teach wound and swelling, obstetrics and gynecology.
She is not only well-suited for obstetrics and gynecology due to her gender identity, but also has excellent medical skills in morbid medicine.
Xie Ning did not immediately agree, but looked at Jiang Yuanzheng with a half-smile, "I wonder if Yuanzheng has spoken to the Imperial Physician about this matter? My medical skills are not good enough, I'm afraid I am not qualified for this position."
Jiang Yuanzheng was stunned. He did not expect Xie Ning to refuse. When he heard Xie Ning mention the Imperial Physician, his heart tightened. Could it be that the Imperial Physician had offended Xie Ning?
Then Jiang Yuanzheng recalled a time when the Imperial Physician complained about Xie Ning, and he couldn't help but wipe the sweat from his forehead. That Imperial Physician was a bit old-fashioned and talkative, but he was actually very serious and responsible in his work.
He then reprimanded the imperial physician for speaking recklessly.
"Physician Xie, your superb medical skills are evident to all. The Imperial Physician would naturally welcome you to serve as a doctor in the Imperial Medical Bureau..."
Just as Jiang Yuanzheng was earnestly trying to persuade Xie Ning, a commotion arose outside. It turned out that Ding, the chief eunuch of the emperor's side, had come to invite someone.
"Jiang, the Imperial Physician." Eunuch Ding bowed and then explained his purpose, "His Majesty has sent me to invite you to the Shi residence for a medical consultation."
Jiang Yuanzheng glanced at his colleagues on duty and silently chose Xie Ning to go with him, because Doctor Du and the others were in such a bad state, and the others had to go to the inner palace to check on the patient's pulse, so they couldn't leave for the time being.
Xie Ning didn't hesitate. She packed her medicine kit and went with them, accompanied by two medical assistants.
"But has something happened to Lord Shi?"
Xie Ning lowered her voice and asked Eunuch Ding, who had only recently returned and was unaware of the situation. However, she had seen Lord Shi at the banquet a few days ago, and he did not appear to be ill, though he looked somewhat haggard.
"Pah, pah, pah, children say the darndest things."
Ding, the eunuch, glanced around and lowered his voice, "It's that young master Shi. He's been ill for a long time. We sent the imperial physician to see him before, but he hasn't gotten better. This time, we've come to invite him, but I'm afraid it's really too late."
Because of the emperor's order, the group left the palace smoothly. At this moment, a middle-aged man waiting outside saw Jiang Yuanzheng and Xie Ning and rushed over. His eyes were red, and it was unclear whether he had been crying.
Xie Ning sat alone in the carriage at the back, while Jiang Yuan was in the front with two medical assistants.
She lifted the curtain and looked ahead. She couldn't hear what the two were saying, but she could tell that the middle-aged man looked very sad.
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