Chapter 803 The Maiden's Ambition!
After chatting with Linglan for a few more minutes, Li Sanniang got up and went out the door to the courtyard where Princess Qingyang lived.
After asking for permission at the door, a short while later, Granny Yan walked out gracefully.
"Doctor Li has arrived? Please come in. The princess said it won't be easy to see Doctor Li again."
Li San Niang wouldn't really take Yan Mama's polite words seriously, but since she was willing to give her face, she should still show the proper attitude.
"Look at what you're saying, Granny. The princess has taken good care of me over the past six months. If you need anything in the future, just come to me."
The group exchanged compliments as they entered the house. As expected of a princess's residence, Li Sanniang felt a slight chill as soon as she stepped inside.
In this sweltering summer, nothing beats an ice basin to feel cool indoors.
Right next to Princess Qingyang, who was seated at the head of the table, was an ice basin emitting a slight chill. After Li Sanniang, Linglan, and Qiuxiang greeted Princess Qingyang and sat down, they began to exchange pleasantries with her.
After discussing the hot weather and the story of Li San Niang being granted an official position, about fifteen minutes had passed.
Li San Niang felt that the time was almost up, so she put down her teacup and turned to look at Princess Qingyang sitting at the head of the table.
"Princess, my sudden visit today is because I have a request to make."
Princess Qingyang was not hypocritical; she simply smiled and said, "I guessed that Doctor Li must have something to ask for."
After all, in the past, Dr. Li would only come to my door when he needed something, except to treat me.
Haha, alright, enough joking around. Dr. Li, if you have any requests, please feel free to tell me.
Dr. Li has put in a lot of effort in examining me, and I will certainly not refuse to help if there is anything I can do.
Even though Li Sanniang knew that these words were just polite things Princess Qingyang said to her, Li Sanniang still felt that Princess Qingyang was truly a good person.
After all, being willing to say some polite words to others proves that those in power are not autocratic, and it also shows that as long as you have the ability to bring them benefits, they are willing to become a kind and approachable person for you.
"...Therefore, I will no longer concern myself with matters here."
If I don't find a way, I'm afraid that Ning Yizheng will end up managing the entire women's ward as well.
Princess Qingyang listened attentively to Li Sanniang's words. When Li Sanniang reached this point, Princess Qingyang nodded. She understood that the truth was indeed as Li Sanniang said. If Li Sanniang were to become an official in the Imperial Medical Bureau in the future, the female ward of the drug rehabilitation center in the suburbs of the capital would only be managed by a few female doctors from the Imperial Medical Bureau.
Under such circumstances, the person in charge could only be Physician Ning, while the female physician was merely someone who did the work.
After all, Li Sanniang had already sorted out a series of procedures in the past six months, so even without Li Sanniang herself here, there wouldn't be any major problems in the women's ward.
Although there are female doctors here, those like Linglan and Yao Qingqing, who were only able to enter this place because of Li Sanniang's connections, would probably just be kicked out.
However, as things are, in Princess Qingyang's opinion, Li Sanniang herself was still too weak.
If Li San Niang had come from a prestigious family, or even just a family of doctors, she wouldn't be facing this situation where someone else has taken her away.
Seeing Li San Niang's gaze, Princess Qingyang was somewhat puzzled and asked, "So, why did Doctor Li come to me?"
Li Sanniang looked intently at Princess Qingyang and replied resolutely, "I am not reconciled!"
"I'm really not reconciled!"
Standing up, Li Sanniang looked at Princess Qingyang and said in a sharp voice.
"I am not only in charge of the women's ward here, but also, in order to alleviate the suffering of the patients, I taught the men's ward acupuncture techniques free of charge."
They truly taught me step by step; even my master never put in this much effort when teaching me.
What I did really relieved the suffering of many patients, allowing them to at least get a good night's sleep comfortably.
I worked diligently here for more than half a year, leading Linglan, Yao Qingqing, Sun Chunlan and more than a dozen female doctors from the Imperial Medical Bureau. After several months of practice, we finally developed a complete process for disease management.
I'm not trying to take credit, but this is truly something we accomplished together!
But now they want to slack off and reap the rewards, and I'm truly unwilling to accept that!
Princess Qingyang, Granny Yan, and the two maids standing behind the princess all looked at Li Sanniang with great astonishment. They really did not expect that Li Sanniang, who usually spoke softly and had a very good temper, would say such excessive and "shameless" words.
It should be understood that in the eyes of the world, women should not have the desire to fight for power and profit, and women should not want to control power like men do.
They believed that a woman should quietly grow up, get married, and have children for her husband's family to carry on the family line. She should be a respectable wife who upholds her husband's reputation in public, and a virtuous helper who manages household affairs for her husband in the home.
Only in this way can a woman be considered a good mother in the eyes of the world.
If a woman has the desire to compete with a man for power and profit, then that is wishful thinking, delusional, and a mistake that should not be made.
However, Emperor Wu's ascension to the throne is a slap in the face to this fact. If Emperor Wu had no ambition and did not want power, why would he have ascended to the throne?
Li San Niang bowed deeply to Princess Qingyang, who sat at the head of the table with her mouth agape and a look of utter shock on her face. "Please, Princess, help me!"
"Shall I help you?"
"How...how can I help you?"
After exchanging a few words, Princess Qingyang quickly composed herself, and her words flowed much more smoothly.
"Although I am a princess, I am not yet married. Even if I have some power due to my rank, I am not qualified to interfere in court affairs."
From what you've said, after you were granted an official position, you were supposed to go to the Imperial Medical Bureau to take up your post. In that case, the affairs of this drug rehabilitation center should have been taken over by someone else from the Imperial Medical Bureau.
Even if I really wanted to intervene, how could I, a princess, do so?
Upon hearing this, Li San Niang knew that Princess Qingyang was truly moved. If she really didn't want to help, she wouldn't have said something like "What do you want me to do?"
If Princess Qingyang had no ambition, she should have immediately rebuked Li Sanniang for her wishful thinking, told her to give up her desire for power, and simply follow the arrangements of the Imperial Medical Bureau.
Therefore, Li San Niang did not directly answer Princess Qingyang's question. Instead, she asked back, "Princess, do you really want to get married, have children, and then become just another ordinary person?"
Princess, have you ever wondered why the Emperor is now able to sit on the throne?
Princess, as a young lady, have you ever desired power?
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