When Lu Yidao was summoned to the palace, he exclaimed in surprise, completely unable to believe that he could enter the palace to see the emperor of the Qing Dynasty.
He kept calling himself God, and his exaggerated gestures and tone terrified the eunuch who went to fetch him; he almost had nightmares that night.
blonde hair, blue eyes, fair skin, a hooked nose, and such a tall stature, with an overpowering fragrance—it was truly terrifying.
"Mr. Lu, please." the young eunuch said.
Lu Yidao knew some Qing language and was quite talented in languages.
"No, no, I wouldn't dare." Lu Yidao followed local customs and bowed to the eunuch as everyone he met did.
Although he looked frightening to the young eunuch, his polite manners made a much better impression on him.
The saying "It's easier to see the King of Hell than to deal with his underlings" perfectly describes these people.
Those who rule are generally broad-minded and don't often hold grudges. On the contrary, the lower-ranking officials, who are often resentful in front of their masters, are more likely to show off their power when they see others.
The young eunuch had a good impression of Lu Yidao, so on the way to the palace, he told Lu Yidao about the symptoms that Yinzhen had shown.
This would allow him to have a better understanding of the person treating the illness beforehand, so that he could better handle the situation when he met Emperor Kangxi.
Lu Yidao quietly handed the young eunuch a bottle of perfume. This stuff wasn't expensive in Italy, but it was extremely useful to the young eunuch.
After being castrated, they inevitably developed an unpleasant odor in the hot weather, which annoyed and disgusted their masters.
A few months later, it was summer again. He usually dreaded the summer heat, but now, touching the small bottle in his pocket, he felt more at ease, even a little proud.
When others are rejected by their master because of their body odor, his day will come.
After receiving the satisfactory gift, the young eunuch explained things to Lu Yidao in even greater detail, not forgetting to remind him of the palace rules.
The group hurried along the way, but it still took them nearly an hour to deliver the person to Emperor Kangxi.
Emperor Kangxi had met many foreign missionaries, but Lu Yidao was the most dignified one he had ever met.
Despite the differences in nationality and etiquette, the air of refinement cultivated by aristocratic families is still evident.
For some reason, Kangxi felt a surge of hope; thankfully, it wasn't some charlatan.
"Mr. Lu, this is my beloved son. I have heard of your excellent medical skills, so I am grateful for your help," said Emperor Kangxi.
"Your Majesty, rest assured, I will do my best. I treated the prince's illness in Italy, and I am certain he will recover." After being led into the room by Kangxi, Lu Yidao glanced at Yinzhen a few times and had a clear understanding of the situation.
Perhaps it was a coincidence, but he had treated several cases of ear infections, and all of them recovered. With this prior experience, Lu Yidao remained calm and composed.
There was no problem with language communication, and the court judge personally watched Lu Yidao treat Yintang.
He used Western techniques, which the court judge had seen before, but found that Lu Yidao's techniques were more skillful than those of any other foreign doctors he had seen before.
Lu Yidao was focused on saving Yin Tang's life, while Kangxi, Consort Yi, and others were extremely anxious.
Tong Wanyan eventually persuaded the Empress Dowager to stay at Ning Shou Palace and not let her go there.
The Empress Dowager is old and cannot withstand strong emotions; extreme joy or sorrow is not good for her.
Besides, their presence would be useless; they would only cause trouble and not help. It would be better for them to chant sutras in the Buddhist hall of Ning Shou Palace and pray for Yin Tang's well-being.
After Lu Yidao's efforts to save him, Yin Tang's high fever gradually subsided after half an hour.
Although the low-grade fever persists, the temperature on my forehead and body is no longer as high.
“Your Majesty, I have fulfilled my mission; the Ninth Prince is safe and sound. These are pills I brought from Italy. They are different from the herbs of the Qing Dynasty and are suitable for suppressing acute illnesses. I have discussed this with your imperial physicians, and we will administer my medicine to the Ninth Prince today. Once his condition stabilizes, we will use herbal medicine to nourish his body.” Lu Yidao held a small medicine bottle in his hands, containing white pills.
Kangxi remained silent, looking at the chief physician. The chief physician nodded to Kangxi, and then Kangxi said, "Thank you for your help, sir. Your medical skills are superb, unlike those of the doctors in our Great Qing. If you wish to remain in the Great Qing, would you be willing to serve as my imperial physician?"
After arriving in the capital, Lu Yidao was so happy he forgot all about home. The roads in the Qing Dynasty were clean, the food was delicious, and the silk and tea were much cheaper than in Italy.
He studies the language of the Qing Dynasty diligently every day, just so that he can stay in the Qing Dynasty for a long time.
He had originally planned to make connections with some nobles in the capital and open a medical clinic, but who would have thought such a stroke of good fortune would happen? God help him, he's hit the jackpot.
“I do,” Lu Yidao said with a broad smile.
The judge coughed and reminded his future colleague, "Mr. Lu, you should refer to yourself as 'your subject' when addressing the Emperor."
“Oh, I am willing,” Lu Yidao said good-naturedly.
Could Emperor Kangxi possibly argue with a foreigner about how well he had learned the rules of the Qing Dynasty?
Emperor Kangxi generously said, "Minister Lu comes from a foreign land and is not familiar with the rules of the Qing Dynasty. I can understand that. In the future, you two should communicate more."
The crowd was still confused about Lu Yidao's medical skills and had no clear judgment.
Kangxi's current enthusiasm for him depends entirely on the reactions of the court judge.
The court physician could not cure Yinzhen's illness, but he could diagnose whether Yinzhen was out of danger.
Consort Yi had prepared herself for the loss of her beloved son, but then she learned that Yinzhen would be safe and sound and that it would not affect his health in the future.
This pleasant surprise made her extremely grateful to Yinreng.
If it weren't for Yinreng's bold suggestion to recommend this unknown foreigner, her son Yintang would definitely be gone.
Yinreng was able to stand up for Kangxi despite knowing his disdain for Western culture, and Consort Yi remembered this kindness.
Yinti secretly regretted not standing up and speaking up for Lu Yidao earlier.
He established his own residence outside the palace, and thus knew more and earlier about the happenings in the capital than Yinreng did.
Lu Yidao frequently visited the residences of officials in the capital and provided free medical treatment to ordinary people. He was quite famous, and Yinti had heard of him many times.
It was because of his arrogance and disdain for foreign lands that he was unwilling to take risks.
Consort Yi solemnly thanked Yinreng, and Emperor Kangxi patted Yinreng on the shoulder approvingly.
"I am very pleased that you value your brothers so much. My crown prince and my sons should be like this." The people Kangxi praised were clearly Yinreng and Yinzhen.
Yinzhi and Yinqi stood quietly the whole time. Although they were anxious, they did not make any other reaction.
Yinzhi was indifferent to matters that didn't concern him, while Yinqi was afraid of saying the wrong thing and harming his own younger brother.
When Consort Yi saw Yinqi's anxious expression, she knew that he was worried about Yintang, and she did not misunderstand him because of it.
There was really no need for a group of people to gather in the brother's quarters.
Emperor Kangxi, Consort Yi, and Prince Yinqi, along with the imperial physician and Lu Yidao, remained, while the others went their separate ways.
Yinreng volunteered to go to Ning Shou Palace to ensure the Empress Dowager's safety, which once again earned him a satisfied look from Emperor Kangxi.
His crown prince was so easy to take care of. In Kangxi's heart, Yinreng was perfect, and it was no exaggeration for him to love him so much.
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