Chapter 470 Conditioning
Huang Taiyi was one of the most unconventional figures in the Imperial Medical Academy.
Other imperial physicians looked down on his area of expertise, and he, in turn, looked down on the skills of other imperial physicians.
Because Physician Huang was primarily responsible for tonifying the kidneys and strengthening yang, replenishing kidney qi. If a monarch was excessively indulgent in sexual activity and had an insatiable need for that kind of thing, he would be the most important and prestigious physician in the Imperial Medical Academy.
Although the previous emperor was not a particularly lustful person, he was old and frail in his later years and sometimes lacked the energy to perform acupuncture and medicine. Therefore, he would occasionally invite Physician Huang to come and provide acupuncture and medicine.
Therefore, Physician Huang was highly regarded in the Imperial Medical Academy at that time. After Wen Zhiming ascended the throne, he only had Meng Lingge in his harem, who was young and strong, so there was no need for him to summon Physician Huang.
For the past three years, Physician Huang has been practically irrelevant in the Imperial Hospital, receiving the lowest monthly salary and rarely even seeing the Emperor. Officials have almost forgotten that such a person exists in the Imperial Hospital.
Today, we unexpectedly encountered him here, and Physician Huang's behavior was suspicious. The old ministers thought carefully before remembering his identity.
"Is Physician Huang here to see the Emperor? Is it...?"
The old minister frowned, sensing that something was amiss.
Before he could finish his sentence, everyone else had already guessed what he meant.
Physician Huang only knows how to treat men's sexual function. There is only one possibility that the Emperor sees Physician Huang: the Emperor has this need or problem.
If it were a minor ailment, or something that only required slight treatment, there would be no need for Physician Huang to make the trip. If the Emperor pays attention to this matter, then there is hope for an imperial heir, and the officials would be overjoyed.
The fact that Physician Huang seems so afraid of being seen suggests that the Emperor may not have a need for this, but rather that there is a problem in this area.
The officials exchanged glances, and soon an old minister looked at Gu Yandao.
"I am a skilled general. You should go and catch up with Physician Huang and find out what's going on."
Gu Yan frowned and said, "This is inappropriate. It is neither within my duties nor has any legitimate reason."
"Why not?"
The first official to ask the question solemnly said, "This person is acting suspiciously and his behavior is suspicious. Who knows if he is acting under someone's orders to assassinate the Emperor? Among all the military officers present, you are the highest-ranking and youngest. If you didn't see something that endangers the Emperor's safety, that's one thing, but if you saw it and ignored it, that would be wrong of you."
Seeing that the other officials were also nodding in agreement, hoping that he would inquire about it, Gu Yan hesitated for a moment before finally agreeing.
"What you say makes sense. I will go and inquire about it."
As soon as Gu Yan finished speaking, he left the palace.
There were palace servants waiting outside the Hall of Diligent Governance, but the officials knelt there voluntarily. The emperor did not restrain them, so no one stopped them, and they were allowed to come and go as they pleased.
The other officials, who were on the verge of giving up, suddenly witnessed this momentous event and waited anxiously, their attention focused.
Previously, I hoped that the Emperor and the Prince would come out soon, but now I hope that the Emperor and the Prince will linger a little longer, so that they have time to wait for the General to return and find out the truth.
Gu Yan left quickly and returned quickly, appearing before the officials in the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea.
"The Imperial Physician Huang said he was only here to help the Emperor with his health. Everyone, please don't overthink things or worry unnecessarily."
"That's good, that's good." The officials nodded and said, "We are all concerned about Your Majesty."
Some officials still didn't believe it.
"Why did Physician Huang run away? It is his duty to treat the Emperor's health. Why did he act like a mouse seeing a cat when he saw us?"
"Did I, General, properly interrogate him? Physician Huang's actions just now were highly suspicious."
Gu Yan said, "He said he was afraid of disturbing the officials and the emperor's meeting, so he left first. Anyway, I've already asked him. If you don't believe me, go and interrogate him yourselves. This kid is very timid now. After I questioned him, he ran away and didn't even know he lost the prescription. If any of you pass by the Imperial Hospital on your way back to your residence, please return the prescription to him."
"And a prescription? General, may I borrow it for a look?"
Upon hearing this, the officials all craned their necks, staring intently at the prescription regardless of whether they could understand it or not.
Gu Yan casually handed it over, and the officials immediately passed it around.
"Ah!" Soon, an official cried out in surprise. As if realizing his lapse in decorum, he immediately covered his mouth, glanced cautiously at the door of the Emperor's room not far ahead, and knelt down, taking several steps back.
The officials knew from his actions that what he was about to say was no small matter and that he was afraid the emperor would hear it. So they all retreated until they were backed into a corner. Only then did the officials urge him with their eyes to explain why he had lost his composure.
The official blushed and pointed to the prescription in his hand.
"This is full of kidney-tonifying and aphrodisiac drugs. I have a friend who has problems in that area. I once accompanied him to a clinic to get medicine, and the prescription was almost exactly the same as this one."
He became increasingly nervous and frightened as he spoke, lowering his voice further and further, drawing everyone closer to listen.
"However, my friend's prescription didn't use such a high dosage. This prescription's dosage is five or six times higher. Maybe, maybe it's completely ineffective, which is why such a high dosage was used to stimulate the body. Using too much of this will also severely damage the body..."
What?
Everyone stared in astonishment, and some even snatched the prescription to examine it closely.
He then became emotional and his hands and feet trembled.
"Deer antler, epimedium, morinda root, curculigo, cinnamon, aconite... they are indeed all aphrodisiacs. This official... and my friend have also been prescribed this medicine. The dosage is indeed frightening. Has His Majesty's health deteriorated to this extent?"
An official reprimanded in a low voice.
"Don't talk nonsense. This is just a prescription. Who said it was for the Emperor? It could be that Physician Huang prescribed it for someone else, maybe even for your friends..."
However, most officials do not think that way.
"As a physician of the imperial court, who else would he prescribe medicine for besides the emperor? Besides, he was so flustered just now, which clearly shows that he was afraid of being discovered by us for prescribing such potent medicines to the emperor."
“This kind of imperial physician is a black sheep. We should report to the Emperor and have him beheaded and his head displayed to the public.”
"His Majesty is so wise, how could he be deceived by a mere imperial physician? Physician Huang is such a coward, if it weren't for His Majesty's instructions, he wouldn't dare to do it even if he had a hundred lives!"
"Yes! I heard that when Your Majesty fought against the Blue Feather Kingdom, you fought a great battle against the sixth prince and his guards. Those guards were skilled in formations. Although Your Majesty was ultimately victorious and captured the sixth prince alive, you were seriously injured and have many wounds on your body. Was it in that battle that you were injured..."
"Upon closer examination, the Empress was indeed pregnant before that war. No wonder she has not conceived again in recent years. Moreover, when the Emperor ascended the throne, he vowed never to establish a harem and to have only the Empress. We all thought the Emperor was a devoted lover, but it turns out he was afraid that his secret would be discovered."
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