Before she could even make a move, someone took the initiative to solve her problem. Although it was a bit early, the fact that she was prepared in advance did make her feel much more at ease.
Sun Miaoqing thought to herself, "I wonder who is so understanding. They are so quick to understand my needs and think what I'm thinking. If I have the chance, I will definitely thank them properly."
He completely forgot that he had just been complaining about being dragged into this mess and wanted to retaliate.
Sun Miaoqing asked, "Imperial Physician Lu, are the Emperor, Empress Dowager, and Empress aware of this matter?"
Lu Jingsi, his forehead beaded with sweat, said in a flustered manner, "This is a matter of great importance. Besides, I have already reported that His Majesty's health is not in any serious condition."
"Therefore, after discovering this matter, I dared not immediately inform His Majesty. Apart from the Empress, no one else knew about it."
"Please, Your Majesty, save me! I truly do not know how to deal with this."
Although the Imperial Medical Academy had just undergone a complete overhaul, most of the well-established doctors were sent to remote and impoverished areas to practice medicine.
However, some imperial physicians who were cautious in their use of medicine and were lucky enough to escape this calamity.
It's just that after this incident, they've all temporarily lowered their heads and are not in a position to compete. But their eyes are not blind; they are still sharp.
Even disregarding these individuals, there are many other imperial physicians with less experience and lower status who possess exceptional medical skills.
The reason he remained silent was twofold: firstly, he had only been in the Imperial Medical Academy for a short time and lacked powerful connections; secondly, he was skilled in medicine but did not know how to cultivate relationships.
Even if some of them had shallow medical skills, how bad could they really be if they could work in the Imperial Medical Academy?
It's impossible that he was the only imperial physician examining the emperor's pulse. If we don't say anything now, someone might notice something amiss later and report it to the emperor.
By then, he wouldn't have the same good fortune as Zhang Mi, who managed to survive and eke out a living in a remote mountain valley.
He might be torn apart by five horses and chopped into eight pieces by the enraged emperor!
But if he were to say it now, Zhang Mi and the others haven't been gone for more than a few days. He's young and fast, so maybe he can still catch up...
Physician Lu is a very ambitious person; the family business is secondary.
He also wanted to become the head of the Imperial Medical Academy, to pay homage to renowned physicians like Zhang Zhongjing and Sun Simiao in the field of medicine.
Sun Miaoqing blinked, considered for a moment, and then said, "Our two families have been friends for generations. After entering the palace, you did a lot for me, which I have all seen."
"You came to me because you trust me, and I will definitely protect you."
Lu Jingsi said, "Your Majesty, I thank you. Please give me your guidance."
Sun Miaoqing asked, "How many people in the Imperial Hospital know about the poison in this Amber Powder? How many can diagnose it?"
Lu Jing thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, this medicine is a secret medicine of the Ming Dynasty court, and not many people should know about it."
"Moreover, it is a slow-acting poison, making it easier to misdiagnose. Because of the White Frost incident, the Imperial Hospital can now only diagnose it by two or three people, including myself."
"As for medical skills, even with my understanding of those imperial physicians, I dare not say I am entirely certain."
"It is impossible for me to be the only imperial physician treating His Majesty. I am truly terrified that this might be leaked."
Sun Miaoqing also felt it was a difficult situation. If Da Pang Ju found out about this, not only would Lu Jingsi be in trouble, but she wouldn't fare much better.
However, it's impossible to prevent others from taking the pulse of the big fat orange; doing so would be like trying to hide something obvious, an admission of guilt.
After thinking about it, I realized that we shouldn't make any big moves in this matter.
Sun Miaoqing said, "If we prescribe medicine for His Majesty in private, will His Majesty's health be able to return to normal?"
"If that's not possible, at least cover up the symptoms of the medication. For example, the silvery-gray lines on the gums."
Lu Jingsi said, "The medicines used by the Emperor are all selected from the Imperial Hospital and sent to the Hall of Mental Cultivation, where they are prepared by a special person under the watchful eyes of the eunuchs.
"The remaining dregs should also be stored properly and checked when necessary."
"Your humble servant can slightly modify the prescription to conceal the symptoms of having used amber powder."
"His Majesty's headaches and fainting may improve in the short term. However, this is only a temporary solution and will not address the root cause. As His Majesty gets older, the symptoms will become more severe."
"In the end, even medicine will be difficult to alleviate the condition. Unless Hua Tuo is reborn, the emperor will most likely not live past the age of sixty."
Sun Miaoqing said, "Throughout history, how many emperors, generals, and ministers have lived past sixty?"
"Since Physician Lu is confident, then let's do it this way. As for the other imperial physicians, surely not just any one of them can take the Emperor's pulse?"
Lu Jingsi said, "Your Majesty, according to the rules of the Imperial Medical Academy, His Majesty's health is managed by the head of the Imperial Medical Academy, assisted by the two deputy heads."
"Previously, the Imperial Physician Zhang Mi, along with two other Assistant Imperial Physicians, were all sent to the common people to hone their medical skills. With Your Majesty's protection, I have been appointed as an Assistant Imperial Physician to oversee the Imperial Medical Academy."
"The other deputy chief physician will be temporarily appointed by Physician Li, who is in charge of the Empress's health. The Emperor is currently unwell, and Physician Li accidentally fell and is now resting at home due to limited mobility."
"His Majesty is concerned about his reputation and is unwilling to let other unfamiliar imperial physicians treat him, so only your humble servant is in charge."
"If we use medicine to cover it up, it will take at least seven days to make them completely unaware of it."
"But after this matter, His Majesty will surely appoint a candidate for the position of Chief Physician soon. The candidate for Chief Physician or Deputy Chief Physician must be a master of medicine, which is why I am so uneasy."
No concubine in the inner palace would not want a trustworthy imperial physician. And once a reliable physician is found, the concubine would then try to control the Imperial Medical Academy.
Sun Miaoqing felt the same way; she had long wanted to promote Lu Jingsi. However, Lu Jingsi's lack of experience and achievements prevented her from doing so.
Now that everything is in place, the only remaining option is the position of vice judge. Perhaps we can also make some plans for that?
Sun Miaoqing said, "Don't worry, Physician Lu, didn't your doctors say that it takes a hundred days to recover from a broken bone?"
"Although it's not certain that Physician Li's leg will recover in a hundred days, it won't be healed in seven or eight days."
"As for the other vice-presidential position, Physician Lu, who do you think has the best chance?"
Lu Jingsi understood Sun Miaoqing's unspoken meaning: she wanted him to become the court judge. After so much anxiety, he was overjoyed.
The greater the risk, the greater the reward; Consort Cheng's attitude clearly indicates that she is absolutely certain about this matter.
"Your Majesty, I am grateful and willing to serve you with utmost loyalty and dedication, even unto death."
Sun Miaoqing said, "This is all rightfully yours, Physician Lu. There's no need to thank me."
After pondering for a moment, Physician Lu said, "Her Majesty asked who has the best chance of getting the position of Vice Physician. I have thought about it carefully and believe it should be Physician Zhang, Physician Fang, or Physician Wen."
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