"Xiaoyue! You've finally arrived!"
The imperial physician stood in the courtyard, dressed in a dark blue robe, his eyes revealing wisdom and depth. Seeing Xu Yuehuai approach, a joyful smile spread across his face. He stepped forward and walked alongside her, their figures appearing so harmonious and beautiful in the sunlight.
They arrived at a secluded courtyard filled with various herbs, their fragrance mingling with the aroma of flowers, creating an indescribable sense of comfort. The imperial physician led Xu Yuehuai into an elegant study, filled with medical books and prescriptions—their shared space for discussing medicine.
The imperial physician sat at his desk, picked up a thick medical book, and his eyes were filled with seriousness and focus. He began to explain the difficult and important points in the book to Xu Yuehuai. His voice was deep and powerful, as if every word contained endless wisdom and experience.
Xu Yuehua listened intently, her eyes sparkling with intelligence. She nodded occasionally and asked questions, her thoughts soaring with the imperial physician's explanation.
In this study, they spent many fulfilling and wonderful moments, exploring the mysteries of medicine together.
Every piece of advice from the imperial physician was immensely beneficial to Xu Yuehuai; every question she asked impressed him with her intelligence and keen insight. Their exchanges were filled with wisdom and passion, as if the whole world was immersed in their ocean of medical discussions.
As time went by, Xu Yuehuai's medical skills improved significantly under the guidance of the imperial physicians. She not only mastered more medical knowledge, but also learned how to empathize with the pain and needs of her patients.
Her world became broader and more fulfilling, and she felt as if she were standing at a completely new height, looking down on the world.
During this process, Xu Yuehuai gradually came to appreciate the profound wisdom and compassion of the imperial physician. He was not only a highly skilled doctor, but also a person full of wisdom and love. Every subtle movement and expression of his filled Xu Yuehuai with deep respect and admiration.
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Inside a magnificent hall in the palace, the celebration of the Empress Dowager's recovery was in full swing.
Xu Yuehuai, this woman with superb medical skills, became the focus of everyone's attention.
She was dressed in simple clothes, her expression calm, like a bright and shining pearl.
Xu Yuehuai stood in the crowd, disliking the feeling of being watched by everyone. She preferred to dedicate herself quietly behind the scenes, using her medical skills and compassion to save lives. However, on this special occasion, she had to stand in the spotlight and receive the praise and respect of the crowd.
Her gaze swept through the crowd, finally settling on Bai Yu, the Prince of Dongsang, who sat in the central seat.
Today, Bai Yu is dressed in a magnificent royal robe and wears a golden crown, looking majestic and awe-inspiring.
However, in Xu Yuehuai's eyes, he seemed utterly unfamiliar. That familiar aura and demeanor had completely vanished, replaced by a deep and cold temperament.
Xu Yuehua frowned slightly. She didn't know what changes had occurred in Bai Yu. She wanted to get closer to him and observe him carefully, but she was worried about being discovered by others. She could only look away, trying her best to remain calm and not let her unusual emotions show.
Just as Xu Yuehuai was secretly observing, a commotion suddenly broke out at the banquet.
"Something terrible has happened!"
Someone has fainted!
Suddenly, a palace maid collapsed to the ground, her face pale and her body convulsing. Everyone was panicked and at a loss for what to do.
"Xiaoyue, come and see!" shouted the head palace maid beside the Empress Dowager.
Upon hearing this, Xu Yuehuai immediately stepped forward and approached the poisoned palace maid. Although she was somewhat resentful of being publicly named by the head palace maid, she was even more aware of her responsibilities.
She quickly examined the palace maid's symptoms and found that she was severely poisoned and needed immediate treatment.
Xu Yuehuai stood in the spotlight, every move she made captivating everyone's attention. Her eyes were deep and bright, seemingly holding boundless wisdom and decisiveness. Her face had soft features, yet exuded a firmness and confidence. Her long, silky hair swayed gently in the wind, adding to her feminine grace and charm.
She took out several medicinal herbs from her medicine pouch, each one carefully selected for its superior quality. Her slender and nimble fingers swiftly ground the herbs into powder. The powder was astonishingly fine, as if each grain contained boundless vitality.
Xu Yuehuai then took out silver needles. Her movements were light and steady, as if each insertion was full of power and precision. The silver needles gleamed coldly under the light, as if they possessed magical power. She gently inserted them into the palace maid's acupoints, each needle inserted precisely, causing the maid no pain while effectively helping her detoxify.
As Xu Yuehuai's techniques became more skilled, the palace maid's symptoms gradually subsided. Her previously pale complexion regained its rosy hue, and her tightly furrowed brows relaxed. Her breathing became steady and strong, as if she had escaped the clutches of death.
This scene shocked and amazed everyone present.
"Xiaoyue is indeed amazing; no wonder she saved the Empress Dowager!"
"This is comparable to the imperial physicians in the palace!"
"No wonder the imperial physicians have been saying lately that there's a very skilled female physician in the Empress Dowager's palace!"
"Everyone has really learned something new today!"
The crowd erupted in praise, showering Xu Yuehuai with compliments on her medical skills. Their eyes were filled with admiration and gratitude, as if they had seen a savior. Xu Yuehuai, however, simply smiled faintly, as if it were all her duty.
However, among the crowd, one person's expression was particularly complex. That was the head palace maid serving the Empress Dowager. Seeing this scene, she gritted her teeth, her heart filled with resentment and anger. She had never imagined that Xu Yuehuai would actually be able to successfully detoxify.
In her eyes, Xu Yuehuai was just an insignificant palace maid, how could she possibly possess such superb medical skills?
This was unacceptable to her, and she always felt that her position by the Empress Dowager's side had been affected.
Meanwhile, Bai Yu, sitting on the magnificent throne, showed a surprised expression. He had originally thought that this detoxification was just a bluff by Xu Yuehuai to win applause and respect from the crowd, but he never expected that this young doctor could actually succeed in detoxifying.
His eyes were like torches, fixed on Xu Yuehuai, trying to find the secret to her success from every movement and every look in the doctor's eyes.
"You've done very well. I haven't rewarded you for saving the Empress Dowager last time. I'll reward you this time as well. I'll give you a thousand taels of gold..."
Bai Yu's voice was full of praise and commendation as he rewarded Xu Yuehuai. His voice was warm and powerful, like a spring breeze.
Xu Yuehuai remained calm and humble amidst the praise of the crowd.
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