"A medical student who is always closed-minded and dismisses anything he hasn't encountered before without even thinking about it—what else is he but a frog in a well? How can such a person be called a miracle doctor? Why can't a woman have a cesarean section if she has a difficult childbirth? Just because you think a cesarean section will kill her? I wonder if this Dr. Zhou has ever tried a cesarean section? If you haven't tried it, how do you know it's not possible?"
Under Su Ruojin's barrage of questions, Zhou Lei's face turned red and white with anger. He pointed at Su Ruojin and cursed, "You, you, what do you know, you little brat who hasn't even grown up yet? There has never been a single medical book in history that says that cesarean section is allowed. To do this recklessly is to treat human life like dirt!"
What if I say yes?
"Anyone can talk, right?" Zhou Lei didn't want to argue with the girl anymore. He turned around and bowed to Lord Zhang. "My lord, this is also a woman who spreads heresies. Please punish her severely."
Su Ruojin looked calmly at Lord Zhang, her voice firm and resolute, "My lord, can the laws of Yunqi be judged solely based on one person's testimony? If Doctor Zhou says a cesarean section is not possible, does that mean a cesarean section is truly impossible? If I can prove that what Qinniang said is true, I implore you, my lord, to give Qinniang justice!"
When Su Ruojin asked him this question, Lord Zhang felt utterly humiliated. How dare a commoner question him like this? He slammed his gavel in anger, "Who is this person below? Why do you not kneel before me and dare to roar in the courtroom?"
Because of the urgency of the situation, neither Zhao Jingning nor Su Ruojin knelt down before him.
Zhao Jingning is the elder sister of the concubine, so it's understandable that she doesn't kneel, but Su Ruojin is just an ordinary woman, yet she dares not kneel either.
“Lord Zhang, I’m afraid you can’t bear the thought of me kneeling.” Su Ruojin looked coldly at Lord Zhang.
“You are nothing but a commoner, how could I not be worthy of your kneeling? Kneel down before me.” The Prefect of the Capital struck the gavel again.
"Majesty!" The constables around her slammed their wooden boards on the floor, making a sound in unison to put pressure on Su Ruojin.
"I can attest that she does not need to kneel before you; on the contrary, it is you, sir, who need to kneel before her," a man's voice rang out.
Lord Zhang looked up and his expression changed drastically. He hurriedly came down from the hall and bowed hastily, saying, "This humble official greets the Crown Prince."
“Lord Zhang, there’s no need for such formalities. I just happened to be passing by and saw Princess Chang Le in the courtroom, so I came in to take a look.”
“Princess Chang Le, I have not been able to visit the Zhao residence since you came to Yunqi. I hope you will forgive me,” Yun said to Su Ruojin with a dry laugh.
Su Ruojin nodded slightly, "Greetings, Your Highness."
Zhao Jingning was about to kneel down to pay her respects when Yun Gan stopped her, saying, "Miss Zhao is the princess's cousin; there's no need for such formalities."
Lord Zhang turned to look at Su Ruojin, sweat beading on his forehead.
She is... Princess Chang Le?
As a third-rank official, he naturally knew about Princess Chang Le's visit to Yunqi, but he never expected it to be this young lady in front of him.
"This humble official pays his respects to Princess Chang Le. I was blind to your greatness and hope you will forgive me. Quickly, bring two chairs for the Crown Prince and the Princess. Oh, no, three chairs." Lord Zhang hurriedly knelt down and bowed, wiping the sweat from his brow with his sleeve.
The constables dared not delay and quickly brought over chairs.
"Your Highness, Princess, Miss Zhao, please have a seat."
Su Ruojin and Zhao Jingning didn't stand on ceremony and sat down directly.
Zhou Lei was also stunned, staring at the scene before him, unable to process what he was seeing.
He never imagined that this little girl was a princess.
However, so what if she is a princess? Even princesses get sick sometimes, and they might have to come to him for treatment.
Thinking of this, Zhou Lei felt more confident. However, even with his confidence, he still couldn't neglect the proper etiquette.
Zhou Lei knelt before the First Prince and Su Ruojin, "This humble subject greets the First Prince and the Princess."
He doesn't need to kneel to answer questions in court, but he must kneel and pay his respects when he sees princes and princesses.
"Dr. Zhou, please rise." Yun Gan raised his hand.
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