After Wu Zhi sat down, he said to Han Su, "You sit down too."
Han Su saluted respectfully and said, "Yes."
All three of them sat down, and the two flower-cutting boys served them tea.
The garden is a peony garden, the pavilion is a peony pavilion, and the tea is also peony tea.
Wu Zhi took a sip and found it slightly bitter, so he put it down. However, Chunyu Hunchuan enjoyed the wine very much.
After enduring a cup of tea, Wu Zhi finally asked, "I wonder why the magistrate summoned me to see you?"
He is a straightforward person.
Chunyu Hunchuan didn't beat around the bush. "It's about Lord Du recommending you to the Medical Bureau."
"What does the Director-General mean?"
"After a year, I wonder if Doctor Wu still has the ambition to join the Medical Department?"
At this critical moment, Wu Zhi's mind was clear. She didn't answer immediately, but instead asked, "The letter of recommendation has been handed over for a year. Why did the director only summon him today?"
"The letter is lost..."
"I don't want to hear such lame excuses."
Chunyu Hunchuan was gagged and was a little dazed.
Han Su couldn't help laughing.
Chunyu Hunchuan glanced at Han Su, and Han Su immediately became serious, lowered his eyes and raised the cup as if drinking tea, but his ears were perked up.
"I did receive the letter of recommendation a long time ago, but it's unconventional for a woman to join the Medical Department. We must examine and verify her talent before we can convince the public." Chunyu Hunchuan saw Wu Zhi's calm expression and continued, "I have observed your behavior this year. I also asked Doctor Chen to review your medical records. They are very good."
Wu Zhi pondered, is there something about Old Man Chen involved here?
"During this great calamity in the capital, you risked your life to test medicines and refine prescriptions to quell the epidemic, performing considerable service. Furthermore, you continued to work tirelessly, treating the people day and night despite being ill, earning countless accolades. Now is the perfect time to admit you to the Medical Office, and that's why I summoned you here to discuss your opinion."
It was because she had some fame and had appeared in front of the saint that he agreed to let her join the medical department.
This was somewhat true, and Wu felt more at ease. "What position will I take after joining the Medical Department?"
Chunyu Hunchuan glanced at Han Su and replied, "You start as a student and can only take up the position after passing the assessment."
Being a student, not even a formal medical worker or doctor, this gap made Wu Zhi feel a little unfair. However, thinking that this was a rare opportunity to join the Medical Department, she thought for a moment and nodded, "Okay, I agree."
Just be a student. She is still young anyway. In nine years, she will be in her early thirties. It is the prime of her life. There will always be a day when she can realize her ambitions.
Wu Zhi stared at Chunyu Hunchuan and thought ambitiously that maybe if she could outlast this old man, she could even take the position of acting governor.
Chunyu Hunchuan got goose bumps from being stared at by her and asked, "Any other questions?"
Han Su coughed.
Wu Zhi looked at him, but saw that his eyes were fixed on the red peony tea in front of her.
Wu Zhi was stunned for a moment before suddenly realizing something. He then looked around and bowed to Chunyu Hunchuan, saying, "Your Excellency, just now... I saw a lovely plant in the garden called Qingshan Lying on the Snow, with plump roots and large leaves. It just so happens that I'm missing this ingredient in a beauty and blood-replenishing remedy. I've searched everywhere but haven't found anything as good as this. Could you please give it to me?"
Chunyu Hunchuan's face froze, then he laughed dryly and said, "You have good taste." He had gone through untold hardships to find it, and had carefully nurtured it until now. It was the best of the best, and he had never used the root as medicine for so many years.
This girl was so good that she won his favor as soon as she came, and kept calling him "student", which made him feel embarrassed.
Han Su leaned close to Chunyu Hunchuan's ear and whispered, "Teacher, you can't catch a wolf without sacrificing your child. When I came here, I heard that she happened to meet a messenger from the Imperial Medical Bureau. If she accepts this flower, it will be difficult for her to regret it."
Chunyu Hunchuan felt heartbroken.
Han Su continued, "The last time I went into the mountains, I found a plant in a flower farm. It's of very good quality. Next time I go, I'll bring it back for you."
Wu Zhi saw that the deputy commander was in a dilemma and was about to give up, but he heard Han Su whisper something in his ear, which made him nod.
"Since you can use it, take it."
"Thank you, Lord, for giving up your love."
Chunyu Hunchuan covered his chest, called the two boys over, and told them to pick the flowers. "The flowers have already sprouted side shoots, be careful not to hurt them." At least he could leave some seeds.
The two boys took the order and left. Not long after, they brought the Qingshan Lying in the Snow plant into the pot.
Wu Zhi's eyes lit up.
Chunyu Hunchuan's eyes darkened, and he became more and more depressed the more he looked at it. He then left a badge and told Wu Zhi to report to the medical office for naturalization the next day, then staggered away.
Wu Zhi took the badge and saw the words "Pharmacist Bureau" engraved on it, and knew that he had to start learning to identify medicine.
She hung the badge around her waist, patted it, and happily returned to her house with her tail raised, holding the pot of Qingshanwoxue.
Han Su sent her out of the house. Seeing the carriage go away, he smiled like a fox catching meat under a tree.
Wu Zhi carefully carried the pot of Qingshan Woxue out of the car, intending to wait until the flowers faded and the essence was collected, and then take the roots for medicinal use.
Just as she had placed the flowers, Butler Shan came over and presented her with an imperial decree from the Imperial Physician's Office.
"The Imperial Medical Bureau? The Imperial Medical Bureau in the palace?"
"Someone's here to tell you about this early in the morning. Go quickly."
The Medical Bureau and the Imperial Medical Bureau were both under the Taichang Temple. The Imperial Medical Bureau was only for the inner court and officials of the fifth rank and above in the imperial court. Its medical officers, doctors, and medical workers had higher positions than those in the Medical Bureau.
This sudden summons, could it be that he also has taken a fancy to her?
Wu Zhi packed up and went there quickly.
This time, I didn't return until late.
Xu Jiang waited for most of the day, and when he heard she had returned, he hurried to the door to greet her, "Why did you come back just now? I thought something had happened to you."
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