It might be because Qin Kou'er is currently pregnant. Whenever she hears about someone being unable to conceive or having a sick child, she can't bear to hear it and it makes her feel extremely sad.
Shu Lingxi walked back to her chair and sat down again, letting out a long, helpless sigh. "Actually, everyone in the capital knows about this. I don't know how much they've gossiped about me. But what can I do? I just can't have children. Fortunately, the Prince is considerate enough not to cause me any trouble. Moreover, he doesn't agree to let me take a concubine, which makes me feel a little better. Otherwise, I really don't know how I would live like this."
Qin Kou'er never expected that Shu Lingxi would take the initiative to talk to her about such a private matter, and she couldn't help but feel closer to Shu Lingxi.
"Your Highness, I have studied some medicine. Although I am not a renowned expert, I can still discern certain things. I wonder if Your Highness would allow me to take a look?"
Shu Lingxi immediately looked up at Qin Kou'er and said in surprise, "Miss Kou'er can actually take a pulse? That's really unexpected! Then please take a look at me. I don't even know how many doctors have examined me, but to no avail. At this moment, it won't hurt for Kou'er to take another look!"
As he spoke, he turned and glanced at the maid behind him.
The maidservant quickly came over and spread the silk handkerchief on the table.
Shu Lingxi gently placed her hand on it.
Qin Kou'er lightly rolled up her sleeves, then casually placed them on Shu Lingxi's arm, and then focused intently on taking Shu Lingxi's pulse.
After a long while, Qin Kou'er finally withdrew her hand with a serious expression.
Although Shu Lingxi had given up hope of pulse diagnosis, she felt that Qin Kou'er was no ordinary person, and having hope was better than having no hope at all, so she asked expectantly, "How does Kou'er feel?"
"Your Highness, your constitution is weak and cold, your blood circulation is poor, and you have blood stasis in your abdomen, which makes it difficult for you to conceive!" Qin Kou'er said cautiously.
Shu Lingxi nodded repeatedly, "That's exactly right, that's what the imperial physicians said too! But no matter how much medicine they prescribed or how many acupuncture treatments they performed, it was all ineffective! No matter how they tried to treat it, it just wouldn't work!"
Qin Kou'er smiled slightly, "The prescriptions from the gentlemen are definitely focused on slowly tonifying the body and dispelling cold. Moreover, the imperial physicians in the palace are certainly very cautious when using acupuncture; they would never use strong medicine or drastic measures. How about this, Your Highness, Kou'er's chief steward, Jun Yannuo, is very knowledgeable in medicine. Moreover, his acupuncture skills come from a legendary doctor whose skills have been lost to the martial arts world for a long time. Why don't I have him examine you when he comes over later? Perhaps he has other ideas!"
Upon hearing this, Shu Lingxi's eyes immediately lit up. "Really? Kou'er, is it true? Your head steward can practice medicine?"
Qin Kou'er smiled and nodded, "Although the talent of Jun Yannuo, the Grand Steward of Qin Tian Pavilion, may not be immediately remarkable, he is indeed a rare master of medicine. I dare not speak of anything else, but I am aware of his medical skills. I wonder if Your Highness has ever heard of the legend in the martial arts world thirty years ago, known as the Immortal Physician, and Jun Yannuo was his last disciple!"
Upon hearing Qin Kou'er's words, Shu Lingxi was so excited that she knocked over the teacup in front of her. However, she ignored it completely, grabbed Qin Kou'er's hand, and said in a trembling voice, "He's the disciple of the Immortal Physician? Kou'er, this can't be fake, can it? I thought, I thought it was just a legend in the martial arts world!"
If you mentioned the title of the Immortal Physician thirty years ago, it would be equivalent to a reincarnation of Guanyin Bodhisattva. He could bring the dead back to life; there was nothing he couldn't save. However, this person has been in seclusion for many years, and no one even knows whether he is alive or dead.
Shu Lingxi had considered seeking out this gentleman to treat her, but the people she sent out never returned. As time went on, she gave up hope, thinking it was just hearsay and that the old man had likely already passed away.
But when she heard Qin Kou'er actually say this person's name, Shu Lingxi's dead heart was completely revived.
Qin Kou'er held Shu Lingxi's hand, smiling as she calmed her down. "Your Highness, although I'm not exactly a saint, I would never lie to you about this matter. Back then, Jun Yannuo and I went to visit the Immortal Physician. I originally wanted to learn a few tricks from him, but he only looked at my palm and said I would never become a famous doctor. On the contrary, Yannuo was chosen by him at first sight and became his last disciple. So, if there is anyone in this world who can give Your Highness hope, it must be Jun Yannuo."
Upon hearing Qin Kou'er's words, Shu Lingxi immediately nodded repeatedly, "Yes! Yes! Only the disciple of the Immortal Physician can cure me! Kou'er, where is this Mr. Jun now? Could you please ask him to come and see me as soon as possible?"
Qin Kou'er was taken aback when she heard this. It didn't seem like there was any need to be in such a hurry, did it?
Qin Kou'er's expression changed, and Shu Lingxi immediately realized she had lost her composure. She couldn't help but laugh awkwardly, adjusting her posture to be more natural: "Please forgive my rudeness, Kou'er. This matter has truly become a major worry for me; it's even more important than my life!"
Qin Kou'er quickly and gently took Shu Lingxi's hand and said softly, "Your Highness, I am a woman too, and I completely understand your feelings! Besides, we hit it off immediately, so what's with all the talk about being impolite! Since Your Highness wants to see Jun Yannuo, why don't we send someone over now to tell him to come over as soon as possible!"
Hearing Qin Kou'er say this, Shu Lingxi quickly nodded, "Okay! Let's do it that way! Go and invite Mr. Jun right away!"
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