Su Ruojin had a gut feeling that Gao Hongyuan's request for her to go to the mansion to treat that child was merely a test of her medical skills, and that inviting her to the Imperial Hospital was just an excuse.
It seems that Gao Hongyuan still has something to ask of her; to be precise, he needs her to treat a certain special person.
Regardless of who made Gao Hongyuan so cautious, Su Ruojin was certain that the other party must not have found anyone better than her, otherwise they wouldn't have tested her so repeatedly.
Xiao Yanchu added, "Ah Jin, what if it was Gao Hongyuan who used poison?"
After all, in the entire Dragon Sky City, the only person known to be related to Gu magic is Gao Hongyuan.
Su Ruojin raised an eyebrow. "Then I definitely need to go see him."
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
They can wait, but Yanluo cannot.
She had to take a gamble for Yanluo.
Su Ruojin changed back into men's clothing, and Xiao Yanchu disguised himself as a pageboy carrying a medicine box. The two went to the Imperial Preceptor's residence to see Gao Hongyuan.
"Dr. Ye, please have a seat." Gao Hongyuan sat down first, and a servant immediately brought him tea.
"Dr. Ye, have a taste. This is Xiaoyue's special glutinous rice tea." Gao Hongyuan pointed to the teacup in front of Su Ruojin.
Su Ruojin took a sip and said, "It is indeed a good tea. The aroma of the tea carries the fragrance of glutinous rice, and the aftertaste is pleasant."
Xiao Yanchu stood respectfully behind Su Ruojin with his head bowed.
"Since Dr. Ye likes it, I'll have someone prepare some for you to take back and enjoy at your leisure."
"I would be honored to accept your offer. Thank you, Imperial Preceptor," Su Ruojin said calmly, setting down her teacup.
Gao Hongyuan smiled and asked, "Doctor Ye, have you decided to take up the position of Imperial Physician Assistant today?"
"Imperial Preceptor, I have come here today with a request."
Gao Hongyuan paused, holding his teacup, and looked at Su Ruojin. "Oh, Dr. Ye, what is it? Please speak freely."
"Grand Preceptor, you know I am not from Xiaoyue Kingdom. Before I came to Xiaoyue Kingdom, I heard that the Grand Preceptor of Xiaoyue was proficient in Gu magic. I wonder if it is true or not?"
Gao Hongyuan looked at Su Ruojin with an unfathomable gaze, then burst into laughter, "Dr. Ye, you are indeed a straightforward person. You are the first person who dares to ask me about this matter to my face."
Su Ruojin understood Gao Hongyuan's meaning.
Besides the fact that the Imperial Advisor holds a high position of power and is not something ordinary people dare to ask easily, Gu magic is considered a sinister art by many people. Asking the Imperial Advisor directly if he knows Gu magic is tantamount to courting death.
"So, will the Imperial Advisor know or not?" Su Ruojin didn't mince words.
"Dr. Ye, do you have a friend who has been poisoned?" Gao Hongyuan asked instead of answering.
"yes."
What are the symptoms?
"Abdominal pain and bleeding, and it feels like there are worms moving under the skin of my abdomen."
A hint of surprise flashed in Gao Hongyuan's eyes, but it disappeared in an instant. "It sounds like an insect gu. There are many types of insect gu. We'll only know once we've seen it."
Gao Hongyuan's words were tantamount to admitting that he knew the art of Gu poison.
"Could the Imperial Preceptor take a look at my friend? Of course, the Imperial Preceptor can also speak frankly about any requests he may have."
"Dr. Ye, I can take a look at your friend, but I don't know if you would be willing to join the Imperial Medical Academy?" Gao Hongyuan looked at Su Ruojin.
This is about negotiating terms.
"Grand Preceptor, I have been traveling to various countries and do not like to stay in one place for too long. However, if anyone needs my treatment, I will not refuse and will not charge a penny. I suppose the child I treated before has recovered somewhat."
Su Ruojin was telling Gao Hongyuan that if someone needs treatment, they should just say so, and she would treat them for free.
Gao Hongyuan narrowed his eyes slightly, a faint smile playing on his lips. "Dr. Ye, you are indeed interesting."
"Grand Preceptor, if you do not trust me, I can first treat the person you wish to treat. After everything is over, I will leave Xiaoyue."
This was a promise to Gao Hongyuan that he would never leak any information.
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