Chapter 161 Compiling Medical Books
However, she searched for many years but could not find the old case archived by the government.
Without evidence, there is no way to convict Zhao Dechang.
"I want to investigate Zhao Dechang's old case, but I'm missing the official files from back then." Ye Wanning hesitated for a long time before finally telling Pei Zhi.
She knew Pei Zhi had the ability to obtain the case file, but she just didn't want to owe him too much.
Pei Zhi's eyes flickered, and he said, "You want to investigate Zhao Dechang? I can help you find the case files."
Ye Wanning waved her hand: "No need, I have my own way."
She feared that if she became dependent on Pei Zhi, she would become complacent and forget about seeking revenge.
Pei Zhi didn't press her further, only saying, "If you need anything, just let me know."
The two fell silent, and the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.
Pei Zhi stood up: "I have something to do, I'll be leaving now. Take care of yourself."
Watching Pei Zhi's departing figure, Ye Wanning's heart stirred.
He genuinely wanted to help her, but she still didn't dare to think about it too much...
Not long after, Ye Wanning spent several months searching in the capital for the files from that year.
But neither the government nor the Court of Judicial Review was willing to help her.
Zhao Dechang had extensive connections in Beijing, and no one dared to offend him.
Just when she was about to give up, one morning, a package appeared at the entrance of the clinic.
Inside was the case file she wanted, along with an unsigned note: "Zhao Dechang bribed the prefect back then, and the case file is in the secret archives of the Dali Temple. I have retrieved it for you."
Ye Wanning looked at the file in her hand and immediately understood.
Without Pei Zhi, no one could have obtained the secret files of the Dali Temple.
When she got home, she opened the case file, which contained materials about Zhao Dechang killing her birth mother and embezzling her dowry, as well as evidence of the prefect's bribery back then.
Tears welled up in Ye Wanning's eyes as she held the dossier, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
Pei Zhi still helped her, but why did he send it anonymously? Was he afraid she wouldn't accept it, or that she owed him too much?
She put the case file under the bed and never mentioned overturning the case again.
She knew it wasn't the right time yet; Zhao Dechang was too powerful, and taking action rashly would only alert him.
Pei Zhi didn't ask her if she had received the case file; he told her to come to the clinic whenever she had time.
Quietly help her organize the medicinal herbs, or bring her some of her favorite snacks.
There was still a distance between them, but they didn't have another cold war.
Today, Ye Wanning was seeing patients at the clinic when Pei Zhi walked in, carrying a wooden box.
"I had someone bring you some snow lotus from the Western Regions. Keep it; you might need it later."
Looking at the snow lotus in the wooden box, Ye Wanning felt a warmth in her heart: "Thank you."
Pei Zhi smiled and said, "No need to thank me. You're my wife, so it's only right that I help you."
Pei Zhi's gentle smile stirred Ye Wanning's heart.
Otherwise, just this once, should we trust him?
The thought that had just arisen was quickly suppressed by her.
She couldn't take the risk; she didn't want to experience the suffering of her past life again.
She took the wooden box and placed it on the counter: "I'll keep it safe. Is there anything else?"
Pei Zhi shook his head: "It's nothing, I just came to see you. You go ahead and do your work, I'll be going now."
The atmosphere in the imperial court was quite subtle early in the morning.
Liu Wenyan, the head of the Imperial Medical Academy, stepped forward with his head held high, his tone defiant: "Your Majesty, I have a memorial to present."
"Ye Wanning was originally a folk healer; her curing the envoy's wife was merely a matter of luck."
"If she is allowed to get involved in the affairs of the Imperial Medical Academy, it will inevitably endanger the safety of the royal family. I urge Your Majesty to rescind your order and not let her participate in the compilation of medical books."
As soon as Liu Wenyan spoke, the court was abuzz with discussion.
Some people thought he was right, arguing that a woman was not qualified to participate in compiling medical books for the Imperial Medical Academy; others praised Ye Wanning's medical skills and said she should be given a chance.
The Emperor frowned and looked at Pei Zhi: "Minister Pei, what do you think?"
Pei Zhi stepped forward, his tone calm yet undeniable: "Your Majesty, Imperial Physician Liu is wrong."
“Last year, during the plague in the capital, if it weren’t for Ye Wanning’s prescription, more than a thousand people would probably have died.”
"This year, the envoy's wife suffered from acclimatization problems. The imperial physicians treated her for half a month without any effect, but she cured her with just three prescriptions."
"I'm afraid Judge Liu is getting senile. He's just worried that female doctors from the common people will steal the face of the Imperial Hospital."
"Lord Pei, how can you say that!" Liu Wenyan's face flushed red. "I'm doing this for the safety of the royal family!"
"For the safety of the royal family?" Pei Zhi sneered and pulled out a stack of papers from his pocket.
"Your Majesty, these are testimonies from people who were cured by Ye Wanning during last year's plague, as well as a letter of thanks from the envoy's wife to the Imperial Hospital."
"The letter details her medical skills. If Judge Liu doesn't believe it, he can go and ask those people to see if she's just taking a chance."
The Emperor took the testimony, glanced at it, and nodded: "Pei Qing is right. Ye Wanning's medical skills are superb, and she should be allowed to participate in the compilation of medical books."
"The Imperial Medical Academy should also learn from folk remedies. Liu Qing, you should learn more from Ye Wanning and stop being so rigid."
Liu Wenyan's face turned pale and then red. He dared not refute and could only lower his head: "Your subject obeys the decree."
After the court assembly ended, Pei Zhigang stepped out of the palace gate, where Chun Tao was waiting for him not far away.
Judging from her appearance, she came to ask about matters concerning the court assembly.
"Lord Pei, my young lady asked me to inquire about the events at the court meeting," Chun Tao asked anxiously.
"Don't worry, the Emperor has already agreed to let your young lady participate in compiling the medical book," Pei Zhi said with a smile.
"Go back and tell your young lady to prepare well and not to worry."
Chun Tao breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank you, Lord Pei! I'll go back and tell Miss right away."
Watching Chun Tao run off happily, Pei Zhi couldn't help but smile.
He knew how much Ye Wanning wanted to compile medical books, as this would be both an affirmation of her medical skills and an opportunity for her to establish herself in the capital.
He fought for her in court, which was finally something he did for her.
When the news reached the clinic, Ye Wanning was taking a patient's pulse when Chuntao rushed in: "Miss, that's wonderful! His Majesty has agreed to let you participate in compiling the medical book!"
"Lord Pei even refuted Judge Liu in court and spoke well of you!"
Ye Wanning held the pulse pillow, her hand pausing slightly.
These days, she has been plotting to take advantage of Pei Zhi.
Originally, I wanted him to impeach the Imperial Hospital in front of the Emperor, so that I could use his influence to gain a foothold in the capital and avenge myself.
But Pei Zhi actually took the initiative to help her in court. What should she do now?
With her mind in turmoil, Ye Wanning put the pulse pillow away and said to the patient, "You don't have anything seriously wrong, just a bit of a cold. I'll get you some medicine, and you'll be fine after a few doses."
After seeing the patient off, Ye Wanning sat at the table, gazing out the window in a daze.
She didn't know what to do: continue using Pei Zhi, or try to accept his kindness?
Just then, the door of the clinic was pushed open, and Liu Wenyan walked in, his face grim. He said, "Ye Wanning, don't think that just because Lord Pei is protecting you, you can establish yourself in the capital."
"I'll be keeping an eye on you when we're compiling the medical book. If you dare to be careless, I won't go easy on you!"
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