The emperor glanced at the other imperial physicians and doctors, waved them back to their work, and continued his conversation with Li Mai, which had been interrupted earlier.
Through Liu Wen's outburst, he became even more certain that Li Mai's medical skills surpassed those of many imperial physicians. It seemed that doctors from the common people had the accumulated experience of their masters and ancestors, which was their most valuable asset, something that the imperial physicians in the Imperial Hospital, who had never experienced hardship, could not understand.
Therefore, he quickly agreed to Li Mai's proposal and asked her to plan out a detailed assessment procedure and present it to him.
He felt that he could also use that assessment method for male doctors in the Imperial Medical Academy, or perhaps he could hold a medical examination for the Imperial Medical Academy every three or five years to select talent.
The more the emperor thought about it, the more feasible it seemed. Upon returning to his study, he summoned the crown prince to discuss the matter.
This matter must continue after the Crown Prince ascends the throne.
With the emperor's support, Li Mai put even more effort into this task.
Therefore, after returning to the mansion, he began to write plans and regulations.
The following day, August 14, Zhong Hui and Chu Yan returned to the capital and brought their families to see Li Mai.
Chu Yan explained to Li Mai the situation regarding Fu Haitang's order.
Fu Haitang and his group returned with him. They had entered the capital this morning, and after he finished washing up, he came over with his parents, who had been waiting for him.
The head of the Chu family came to find Li Mai mainly because he had heard about Li Mai's plan to establish the Imperial Medical Academy's Female Physicians' Association and recruit female doctors from all over the country. The head of the Chu family wanted to take over this project and have Li Mai hold selection and assessment events at Chu's Inns in various locations.
Li Mai thought about it and said that was fine. She and the Chu family head then went to discuss the details in detail.
The Chu family head did this not to make money, but for a good reputation, and even more so to help Li Mai.
Only Li Mai and her husband knew the extent of Li Mai's kindness to the Chu family.
Their son, who was originally an ordinary child, is now being taught very well by Li Mai. Chu Yan also told them about his experiences following his master for more than a year. Not only has his martial arts improved greatly, but his medical skills have also become incredibly advanced.
Although their child doesn't necessarily have to practice medicine at the Imperial Hospital, and he will have so many businesses to manage in the future, they are happy as long as their child is capable.
The eldest princess and Lord Zhong also accompanied Zhong Hui incognito to the Li residence to thank Li Mai.
When Zhong Hui returned, they learned how dangerous their son's situation had been. It could be said that Li Mai had saved their son's life, so how could they not be grateful to her?
If their son hadn't sent a message asking them to wait for him to return so they could come together, they would have come to see Li Mai the day after he arrived in the capital.
Li Mai smiled at their gratitude, telling them not to worry. Since Zhong Hui and Chu Yan had become her disciples, she would naturally protect them for life.
These words deeply moved the four elders, with the eldest princess and Lady Chu secretly turning away to wipe their tears.
When they first saw their son become the disciple of a girl who was about their age, which of them would have accepted it from the bottom of their hearts?
But Li Mai gradually won them over with her genuine abilities, earning their complete trust and gratitude.
They were also glad that they hadn't stopped their children from becoming their apprentices.
When the two families left, Li Mai gave the rose essential oil meant for Madam Chu and the Princess, and also instructed them on how to use it.
The two were extremely grateful upon hearing this.
Li Mai also found a moment to speak privately with Madam Chu about Chu Yan and Fu Haitang. Madam Chu said she was aware of the situation and knew the second daughter of the Fu family. She said it would be even better if she could marry her son, and she would respect his wishes.
Li Mai was relieved.
That year, the family spent the Mid-Autumn Festival with Yun Chang's family at the Yun Prince's Mansion.
Yun Chang returned victorious from the battle and was promoted to the first-rank hereditary princely title. His wife was granted the title of first-rank imperial consort, and Fu Bao was already granted the title of heir apparent. It can be said that this family is now the most prestigious princely family in the capital, second only to the crown prince.
This Mid-Autumn Festival was the liveliest day for the Prince's Mansion in recent years. Children laughed and played, and adults chatted and laughed happily.
Li Mai and Yun Chang, who are not related by blood, have a better and more harmonious relationship than many siblings with blood ties.
They often felt fortunate that they might have been siblings in a past life, and that they could continue to be siblings in this life and become family again.
Of course, Yun Chang did not forget Xu Che and Cheng Jianghai, who had helped him. Now married, both of them have entered the Ministry of War as officials, and Yun Chang secretly helped them both.
On the surface, the two kept a certain distance from Yun Chang, but in private, they still regarded him as their best brother. They often drank with Yun Chang and reminisced about the happy times they had shared and the time they had spent with him during the year he suffered.
After enjoying the moon on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Li family returned to the Li residence.
They went back inside and hadn't even washed up before they suddenly appeared. Gu Zhe, who hadn't been seen for several years, suddenly showed up.
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He looked somewhat haggard. Li Mai was taken aback and quickly went to greet him, "What's wrong? Why haven't you come for so long?"
Gu Zhe glanced around the room; all five members of his family were there, all looking at him.
He nodded to Li Mai and Zhou Quan first, then looked at Yan Bao and Yu Bao, reaching out to pat their heads, "These two children are so big already?"
Li Mai nodded, "Yes, Zhuzhu, Yanbao, Yubao, call him Grandpa. This is Mom's father."
"Hello, Grandpa!"
"Hello, Grandpa!"
"Greetings, Foreign Police!"
Hearing the three children call him "Grandpa," Gu Zhe's lips curved into a smile, but he couldn't manage it. Instead, he softly said, "Good boy!"
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