Chapter 708 The Supremacy of Royal Power
After chatting for another half hour, Fang Chengxian finally had the sense to get up and say goodbye with Xu Jingzhen, leaving Li Sanniang, the old doctor Liang, and the young master and apprentice from Shaoyang to have a good chat.
Since Dr. Liang took over Fang Chengxian's care, he has received acupuncture treatment for several months, and his condition has now stabilized considerably.
Previously, Fang Chengxian stayed in the courtyard where the old doctor Liang and the young boy from Shaoyang lived in order to receive treatment. Later, his condition stabilized a lot, and Fang Chengxian did not return to the manor in the suburbs of Beijing. Instead, he bought a small house three streets away from the Li family.
At this moment, Fang Chengxian, who was strolling home from the Li family's place, sat facing Xu Jingzhen on the couch in the side hall. Duoshou wanted to go forward and close the open window, but Fang Chengxian raised his hand to stop him.
"It's alright, it's not cold at all. I'm just wearing a cloak."
Duoshou stood by the window and felt the temperature; it wasn't cold at all. So he gave up and, as Fang Chengxian had said, went out to prepare tea for the two of them.
When Duoshou returned with the tea tray, the windows in the side hall were already closed.
Faced with Duo Shou's gaze, Fang Chengxian had no choice but to explain, "Xu Sanlang was worried I'd catch a cold, so he turned it off."
Duo Shou smiled gratefully at Xu Jingzhen, quickly went forward to pour two cups of tea for the two of them, and then placed two plates of tea and snacks on them. Seeing that Fang Chengxian had no other instructions, he went to wait to the side.
Coincidentally, among the tea snacks that Duoshou put on the table was a plate of red bean cake. Yes, it was the same red bean cake that Xu Jingzhen bought, and it was also the red bean cake that Li Sanniang loved to eat.
Fang Chengxian picked up a red bean cake and took a bite. He looked at Xu Jingzhen across from him, who was drinking tea as if it were wine, and gently shook his head without saying a word.
Indeed, what can one say in this situation?
What else is there to say?
Meanwhile, Li San Niang was kneeling before Doctor Liang, listening to his instructions.
With her head bowed, Li Sanniang, who dared not show any stubbornness or pleading in her eyes or movements, listened to the long-winded discourse of the old doctor Liang at the head of the table, which went from "our bodies and hair are given to us by our parents" to "doctors labor with their minds and bodies, yet they cannot heal themselves."
"...You are bold, talented, and have more senses than ordinary people. Even so, if you overwork yourself too early and think too much, what good will come of it in the future?"
When I first saw you today, Master, you were so tired and thin from all your hard work. Doesn't that make me and your family worry?
..."
This lecture lasted for more than two quarters of an hour. Li Sanniang's knees ached from kneeling, and she was only helped up by the young boy from Shaoyang who had been standing next to Doctor Liang.
Fortunately, the young boy from Shaoyang was not short despite his young age; otherwise, Li Sanniang would have stumbled and fallen headfirst to the ground when she got up.
Out of the corner of her eye, Li San Niang saw the old doctor Liang's tense expression when he saw her almost fall, and she breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank goodness, thank goodness, Master has finally gotten through this ordeal."
Then, Li San Niang recounted to Doctor Liang and the young boy from Shaoyang the typical events, big and small, that had happened to her during her month-long stay at the drug rehabilitation center.
"...I think even if Ning Yizheng is in front of Princess Qingyang, he is just average. The royal power is ultimately above hers. Even if we doctors have a rank, it is difficult for us to have a place in front of her."
I believe that this opium issue presents an opportunity, a chance for us healers to fight for our rights. If we want to completely eradicate opium poisoning, the role of healers is indispensable.
So, I've been working a bit too hard these past month or so. Don't worry, Master, it won't happen again.
Li San Niang also told the two about Wang Dalang who came to seek medical treatment, "If you are interested in coming later, Junior Brother, you are welcome to come along."
The old doctor Liang, stroking his beard, looked at the young boy from Shaoyang who was looking over and said, "If you want to go, then go. That's your junior sister's patient. She's already agreed. What are you afraid of?"
“Master, although I recently joined the Imperial Medical Academy and have only been here for two months, I have already sensed that Director Wang is the best…”
"Although Wang Shuzheng's skills are not as good as the other two, he is capable of sitting in the position of Shuzheng."
Although you are a bit shrewd, you have been to the palace with me. If you weren't shrewd, how could you have secured your position?
He treated the physicians in the Imperial Medical Bureau quite well. Don't judge him based on just one aspect. There's still a long road ahead, so take a good look.
Don't worry, he knows you're my disciple and won't make things difficult for you.
"Yes, Master."
The three of them talked until Qiu Xiang came over with Lu Zhu'er to urge them to stop. After exchanging greetings, Li San Niang led Lu Zhu'er back into the house and finally had time to properly hold her precious baby and rest.
She slept soundly, partly because she drank the herbal medicine prescribed by Doctor Liang before going to bed. In any case, when Li San Niang opened her eyes, it was already broad daylight.
The first thing I saw when I opened my eyes was my darling baby with a soft, sweet smile!
"You're awake? Why didn't you wake your mother?"
“Mother, Grandma said not to call me, let me sleep. I’m tired, I need to sleep more.”
After chatting with Lu Zhu'er for a while, Li San Niang finally got ready and took Lu Zhu'er's little hand to the main hall.
To my surprise, there were quite a few people sitting in the main hall.
"Mr. Li!"
"gentlemen!"
"master!"
"Sir! The sir is here!"
Li San Niang first smiled at Song Fuling, then patted Song Fuling's shoulder twice as she approached.
Lu Zhu'er was also familiar with Song Fuling. She obediently extended her hand to Song Fuling. Lu Zhu'er already knew that Li San Niang wouldn't leave for the next few days, so she didn't stick to her like she did yesterday.
Seeing Yao Qingqing, Jin Zhenbao, and Sun Chunlan, Li Sanniang stepped forward and greeted them first, then asked, "Didn't you say the lecture wouldn't start until 9:00? Why are you here so early?"
Jin Zhenbao was more lively. She walked to Li Sanniang's side, took Li Sanniang's arm, and said with a charming smile, "Teacher, we haven't seen each other for over a month. I missed you and came to see you early."
Li San Niang followed Jin Zhenbao into the main hall and saw that Li's mother and sister-in-law were already there, so she sat down. Before Li San Niang could reply, Jin Zhenbao looked at her with some concern and said, "That's right, why has the master lost so much weight?"
It's heartbreaking to see.
Li San Niang could naturally sense that Jin Zhenbao was sincere, but the inside story was something she couldn't tell the young ladies.
Li San Niang said to the person looking at her, "Haha, it's nothing, I've just lost some weight, I'll be fine after taking good care of myself."
Come on, everyone, look at me and see if I look better now?
Now my waist is truly so slender it could be encircled by a single hand.
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