Chapter 8: Please Help the Suffering



There was a chaotic sound of footsteps in the Imperial Hospital.

“What’s wrong? What happened?”

Many imperial doctors who were still at home were called back, some of them were still drunk. When asked who they were treating, they didn't tell them. They came to the Imperial Hospital inexplicably and saw many soldiers standing there, all with solemn expressions.

"Did something happen to the noble lady in the palace?" an imperial physician speculated.

As they were talking, Lord Fang, the commander of the Five Cities Army, and Imperial Physician Jiang came out from inside. They also looked solemn.

"Everyone, please follow me." Imperial Physician Jiang said to the other imperial physicians.

"What happened, sir?" asked an imperial physician.

Doctor Jiang did not answer.

"Let's go and take a look first," he said.

The imperial doctors had no choice but to follow in confusion. They were not heading towards the palace as they had guessed, or where some noble was, but straight out of the city.

When they arrived at the city gate, the imperial doctors found that it was closed.

"Isn't it time to close the city gates yet?" The imperial doctors couldn't help but look at the sky.

Besides, the city gates are not closed during the New Year and other festivals.

What happened?

Commander Fang signaled to the soldiers guarding the city, and one side of the city gate was opened. The imperial doctors followed him out in confusion, but before they could see what was going on, they heard a commotion.

The sounds included people of all ages, both male and female, mixed with cries and the sound of people kneeling on the ground.

The imperial doctors were startled when they saw the huge crowd gathered outside the city gate.

What happened?

"Master Jiang, please take a look." Commander Fang said, pointing at the people.

Imperial Physician Jiang turned around and looked at the imperial physicians.

"Everyone go and see what disease these people have," he said.

All these people are actually sick? What disease caused so many people to suddenly show up? The doctors came forward in surprise.

The people rushed forward, and the imperial doctors also looked over. Although the people were of different genders, old and weak, they were all holding or hugging children. The children were of different ages, some were drowsy, some were listless, and their exposed faces were dotted with spots.

When the imperial doctors saw the acne, they stopped and looked surprised.

There's no need to look at it, it's clearly acne.

"This is just one city gate. The other four sides are the same." Commander Fang said, "Are you sure this is the smallpox?"

Imperial Physician Jiang looked at the other imperial physicians.

"Of course it is." The doctors said in surprise, "How come so many patients with smallpox came to the capital? Aren't they not allowed to leave their homes?"

It is terrible to see so many patients gathered in the capital.

Commander Fang obviously knew how terrible this was, and after receiving the confirmation from the imperial doctors, he made the decision without hesitation.

"Drive them out of the capital quickly and lock them up," he said.

The soldiers who had been on standby for a long time responded in unison and stepped forward.

After hearing this exchange, the people knelt down, kowtowed and begged.

"Please let us into the city."

"Please let us find a miracle doctor to save our lives."

Countless voices cried out.

The imperial doctors suddenly realized that it was no wonder that these people came to the capital. The news that Prince Huai had contracted smallpox had spread years ago, and the news that someone had cured Prince Huai of smallpox should have spread by now.

They couldn't help but turn their heads and look towards the city, their expressions becoming strange and complicated.

Now it's going to be exciting.

Chen Qi sat in the Jiuling Hall and looked at the pile of papers on his desk.

"I'm so worried." He said while tapping the table.

Two guys who were busy at the side laughed when they heard this.

"Boss, why are you worrying in the first month of the year?" they said.

As they said this, they kept working, putting the newly prepared medicines into the medicine cabinet one by one, and then they had to make more medicine.

This is a craft. Sister Liu'er said that we should not underestimate the art of washing and cutting medicine. In the future, we can say that it is the unique secret skill of Jiulingtang, which is worth a fortune.

The two guys finally figured out what this meant. Miss Jun was a miracle doctor, and they could be considered her disciples. Not everyone could have this title, and they didn't just have the title for nothing. Miss Jun really taught them how to prepare medicinal herbs herself.

This craft can also be passed on to future generations.

The two employees no longer had any complaints and were wholeheartedly happy and grateful to be employees of Jiulingtang.

"What worries me is which family to visit first among so many families," said Chen Qi.

The two guys laughed.

"Isn't that something the young lady should worry about?" they said.

Chen Qi coughed.

"Whether you go to see a doctor or not is up to the lady, and which hospital you go to first is up to me," he said.

Otherwise, why would the servants who came to deliver the invitations be so respectful to him and call him Master Chen?

Grandpa Chen, everyone in Yangcheng knows him, Chen Qi, and they all call him Xiao Qi. After coming to the capital for half a year, not only does he know him, he has also become a grandpa.

Chen Qi picked up the teacup beside him and took a sip. However, Manager Liu was right. The relationships between these powerful people in the capital were too complicated to be taken lightly. He had to consider it carefully.

Thinking of this, he put down his teacup again and picked up a business card carefully. Just as he was wondering who this person was and how his ancestors started their business, someone broke in from outside the door.

"Oh no, oh no," he shouted.

Chen Qi was startled.

"What's the matter?" He put down the business card and looked at the person who came.

He recognized the man who came; he was a guy from Deshengchang.

"Seventh Shopkeeper, it's bad. A lot of people are coming from outside the city." The clerk panted and said, "They are all here to look for Miss Jun."

Chen Qi exhaled and stroked his sleeves.

"Call me Manager Chen," he said, "It's not surprising that you come to see Miss Jun."

"Those people are all suffering from smallpox," the waiter said. "Many people have come, all with smallpox children. Now the city gates have been closed, and people in the city are in a panic."

Chen Qi paused slightly and was about to speak.

"Pimples?" Miss Jun's voice came from behind.

They turned around and saw Miss Jun coming out.

"Yes, miss," the waiter said, "many people came, from all directions, and even more came from far away, all asking you to cure their acne."

"Miss, you cured Prince Huai, and the Queen Mother gave you such a reward. It seems that everyone knows about it." Chen Qi said, looking at Miss Jun, "But it's nothing, it's just acne."

Miss can cure Prince Huai, so this acne is nothing serious.

Miss Jun said "Oh".

"Pimple." She said, her expression slightly solemn.

"It's acne."

A burst of laughter suddenly broke out in a room in the Imperial Hospital, and the laughter was quickly covered up.

It is indeed not a good idea to laugh at this time.

All the doctors in the room covered their mouths, tried to hold back their laughter, and put on serious expressions.

"The people in the city have already heard the news," said an imperial physician. "There is chaos. They have surrounded the Jingzhao government office."

"No matter what, these smallpox patients must not be allowed to enter the city. They must be expelled immediately." Another imperial physician said, "This is indeed too dangerous. There are so many children in the capital."

"What are you afraid of?" Doctor Jiang said, "There is Miss Jun in the capital."

"But Miss Jun has her own rules for treating illnesses," said an imperial physician, with a hint of sympathy, "Many children's lives are probably not worth a fortune."

This sympathy is naturally not for Miss Jun, but for those poor people who are not qualified to be treated by Miss Jun.

All common people have souls, but unfortunately, in the eyes of Miss Jun, a doctor, they are divided into different levels.

What good is it for a doctor without a heart to have benevolent medical skills? Even if you have the protection of these powerful people, do you know what public opinion is? Do you know how terrible public opinion is?

The imperial doctors looked at each other again and laughed.

Someone walked in quickly, interrupting the laughter.

"Master, His Majesty has ordered Miss Jun to treat smallpox patients outside the city." Doctor Geng said.

Now that the emperor has given the order, Miss Jun can no longer talk about any rules.

The room was quiet for a moment, and Doctor Jiang clapped his hands.

"That's good. Your Majesty is benevolent and wise. All of us can be saved," he said.

The imperial doctors in the room also stood up with relieved looks on their faces.

"Then we will wait for Miss Jun to cure us and relieve our acne." They said, "This is truly a great merit."

After saying that, everyone looked at each other and laughed again. The laughter became louder and louder. Some people had to hold on to the tables and chairs because they couldn't straighten their backs from laughing so hard.

This time Jiang Youshu also laughed, reaching out to twist his beard, his eyes full of ridicule and pleasure.

Previously, you were treacherous and took advantage of the situation to treat Prince Huai's cold as smallpox in order to gain fame, and now the retribution has come.

If you can cure acne, then go ahead and cure it. I will cure it to your heart’s content.


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