Chapter 760 A Dream of Youth 292
Yuan Can put down his teacup and smiled, “I have a courtyard in the capital, a quiet and secluded place. If you don’t mind, you are welcome to come here often to get together and discuss and learn.”
Because of her age, everyone respected her. After Xie Ning shared several learning methods, they all felt that occasional discussions and exchanges would lead to better progress, so they all agreed.
Xie Ning also shared some of her notes for them to copy.
She doesn't really care about her ranking; she just thinks that a higher score will have a greater impact. However, her reputation is already quite good, so this is just icing on the cake.
She hopes that the other female test takers will score higher, showcasing their abilities.
After arranging things with the others, Xie Ning went to the private room at the restaurant that the Xie family had booked. She arrived just as the appetizers were being served.
Xie Yun rubbed Xie Ning's little face, "How can my darling be so smart! She even got the provincial top score!"
Grandfather Xie was also very happy. Their Xie family was truly blessed. Not only did Xie Wangzhi pass the imperial examination and become a high-ranking official, but Xie Qi also passed the examination and obtained an official position. Xie Ning was also promising, becoming a high-ranking official at a young age. Although Grandfather Xie did not know why Xie Ning still wanted to take the imperial examination, he was still very happy.
Being the provincial governor is such a prestigious position!
Xie Ning hadn't even warmed her seat when a servant came to find her, saying that someone from the palace wanted to see her and that she needed to go to the palace immediately.
The carriages that were supposed to take her to the palace arrived downstairs at the restaurant. The group exchanged glances, and Xie Wangzhi frowned as well. He walked to the side and quietly asked Xie Ning, "Is it His Majesty...?"
“No.” Xie Ning shook his head. “I went to check His Majesty’s pulse the day before yesterday. Although he is a little weak, he is still in good health.”
Of course, this is only relative, because she couldn't guarantee how many more years the emperor would live. If he was well cared for, living another four or five years wouldn't be a problem.
Could it be that something has happened in the palace again?
Just as Xie Ning climbed into the carriage and entered the palace, completely bewildered, the Xu family sent someone. Seeing that Xie Ning was not there, the old woman bowed to Xu Hongying and said, "Miss, Madam is looking for you."
Before leaving, Xu Hongying sent someone back to the Xu family to tell them that she was going to a restaurant for dinner that day and would go home with Xie Qi to meet with her parents in the evening. She was overjoyed, as she had just passed her exams!
After overcoming their initial discomfort, the Xu family expressed their support, which is why Xu Hongying wanted to take Xie Qi home with her.
Xu Hongying smiled apologetically at everyone, "Father, Mother, I..."
"It's alright, let Qi'er go with you."
Xu Hongying breathed a sigh of relief, then hurriedly returned to the Xu family home with Xie Qi.
On the other side, when Xie Ning arrived at the Emperor's Hall of Diligent Governance, he saw Jiang Yuanzheng waiting in the side hall and couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "Has something happened?"
Even Dean Jiang didn't know. He was still at the pharmacy watching people make medicine. Some of the medicines were quite effective, and they planned to replicate a few more for use on death row inmates.
Just as the two were speaking in hushed tones, a young eunuch coughed lightly and then brought them tea.
When Xie Ning saw that the young eunuch was actually the familiar eunuch Ding, Ding's godson, she blinked and asked him what was going on.
The eunuch Ding shook his head slightly, but the corners of his lips were curved. Xie Ning's heart was instantly at ease. It couldn't be that something had happened to the emperor, nor could it be that something had happened to an important concubine, prince, or princess in the harem, otherwise they wouldn't have been waiting here for so long.
Xie Ning and Jiang Yuan waited in the side hall for half an hour before being summoned by the emperor. When they arrived, they saw other officials coming out. The two sides exchanged greetings, and Elder Shi nodded to Xie Ning.
But in his heart he was thinking about the question the emperor had just asked him. It wasn't anything serious; he was just concerned about his son.
Thanks to Xie Ning's treatment and Jiang Yuanzheng's follow-up care, his son has now fully recovered. However, he still needs to abstain from certain foods and alcohol. His wife and daughter-in-law keep a close eye on him, fearing that the wicked boy might break his vows again at any moment.
When the two entered, the emperor was still engrossed in reading memorials. Only when he heard Xie Ning and Jiang Yuanzheng bowing did the emperor raise his head and say, "No need for formalities."
"Director Jiang, Physician Xie, how is the experiment with the blue-clad doctor going? Can we administer the medicine directly?"
The two exchanged a furtive glance, unsure of the emperor's meaning. Then, Imperial Physician Jiang spoke first, "Your Majesty, the blue robe is still in the experimental stage; its success rate on death row inmates is only 60%..."
As Jiang Yuanzheng spoke, a bead of sweat rolled down his cheek. He couldn't remember the specific experimental data clearly; he would just copy it down and then forget it. In the end, Xie Ning stepped forward to help him out and recited the most recent experimental data in detail.
Xie Ning directly rejected the emperor's last words. Penicillin could not be used directly at present because the mortality rate was too high, and she didn't even know where the problem came from.
They used the same extraction method and separated water and oil, and both tests showed they could kill germs, yet one saved a life while the other directly poisoned it to death.
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