Chapter 472 The New Emperor Ascends the Throne
After the Gao family sued the midwife for cesarean section, although it was clarified that the death of the mother was unrelated to the midwife, the cesarean section technique still caused a great uproar, with people discussing it in the streets and alleys, with mixed opinions.
The two camps are divided into supporters and opponents.
From officials to street vendors.
I saw two middle-aged women arguing heatedly on the street.
Supporters argue that the high mortality rate during childbirth means that if a woman experiences a difficult delivery, she has a better chance of survival, so what does it matter if her body is damaged?
Our bodies and hair are gifts from our parents. Parents all want their daughters to live, so what business is it of outsiders?
Opponents argue that cesarean sections require anesthesia, which can harm the fetus, and who knows if the child will have a short lifespan or intellectual impairment years later.
Most importantly, first-time mothers are young women, and most of them experience difficult labor.
However, the cost of a cesarean section is several times that of a vaginal delivery. Not only is the cost too high, but after giving birth to one child, it takes several years before another child can be born. If you get pregnant too early, your belly will rupture.
This technique is not the proper way; it would be better to figure out how to help people have children smoothly through proper means.
At the height of the debate, several midwives, including Hong, who were skilled in cesarean section, announced that they would temporarily stop performing cesarean deliveries.
Upon hearing this news, the opposition immediately shrugged, as if they had won a battle.
Families with pregnant women about to give birth objected, accusing some people of being selfish and ruining a person's life.
A clinic was vandalized with excrement.
A midwife's door was kicked open in the middle of the night, leaving a large hole.
These events caused a stir for a while, but once things calmed down, everyone discovered that these midwives had simply hung up signs on their doors saying they were not accepting deliveries!
They almost never leave their homes!
What exactly happened?
Of course, that's the most important thing!
They all stayed at home, working hard to learn to read and study medical books!
Because: The imperial court is going to open up the examination for obstetricians and gynecologists! Ming'an County will be the pilot area.
Before leaving for the capital, Lu Qingqing gave them medical books on obstetrics and gynecology, saying that when she returned, she would start teaching them again so they could learn from scratch.
An assessment will be conducted every October.
Upon passing the assessment, an obstetrics and gynecology practitioner's license will be issued.
These midwives could also become real doctors!
The news left them dizzy; their master had paved a bright path for them.
Who wouldn't want to seize this opportunity and become a doctor respected by everyone!
...
On the first day of the seventh lunar month, the new emperor ascended the throne.
He led his officials in burning incense to honor their ancestors, wearing a bright yellow dragon robe with a blue dragon motif and a twelve-tassel crown.
The young and handsome emperor, amidst the resounding music and the sounds of bells and drums, walked step by step onto the supreme throne.
The shouts of "Long live the Emperor!" echoed like the roar of ocean waves, resonating with the distant chimes of the Imperial Ancestral Temple.
He changed the reign title to Yuanning and rewarded his court officials according to their merits.
Prince Qing'an was promoted to the rank of Regent Prince and concurrently served as the commander of the four battalions in the capital.
Gu Chengye was promoted to Marquis of Anding and concurrently appointed as Grand General Protector of the State.
Gu Chengzhou was granted the title of Second Rank Loyal and Martial General by Mu Daye.
Xiao Yan, Lang Tu...
Liu Hao was posthumously honored...
Liu Qingran was granted the title of Lady Anmin and was given a residence and a salary.
Finally, there was a mysterious figure named Xiaoyao Hou, who neither appeared nor revealed his name, but was granted a title and gold and silver.
...
Night falls.
The palace gates were locked.
The brightly lit Funing Palace.
The young emperor, still clad in his yellow robes and crown, sat upright before the jade table.
However, the anxiety in his eyes betrayed his inner turmoil.
"Where are you? You haven't arrived yet. Are you lost?"
"Your Majesty, the Lady is admiring the stone lions along the way," a guard relayed the message.
"Your Majesty, the Lady is studying the Panlong Pillar."
"Your Majesty, the Lady is teasing the divine turtle in the Spirit Swamp."
"What 'Madam'!" Ji Ruyan scolded, "In the palace, you should call her 'Your Majesty,' or 'Empress'."
"Yes, Your Majesty, the Empress is still thirty feet away from the Funing Palace."
"The dishes you ordered, the imperial kitchen must have prepared them all. There must be no mistakes."
"I've told you three times, Your Majesty."
"Make sure you have enough hot water."
"Twenty pots have been prepared, Your Majesty."
Another guard appeared, his voice slightly breathless, and reported to Cangying: "Boss, something's wrong. The Empress has turned a corner and entered the Imperial Garden."
Cangying: "Your Majesty, the Empress has gone to the Imperial Garden again."
"Get out of here, all of you. Even if you lead the way, we won't reach Fu Ning Palace by dawn."
Ji Ruyan couldn't wait any longer, so he stood up and went to personally lead the people.
In the Imperial Garden.
Lu Qingqing looked at the rows of small medicinal seedlings.
Peppermint, Panax notoginseng, Isatis root...
She said she smelled medicine, and it turned out that medicine really was growing here.
Where is this, the Hundred Herbs Garden?
A young eunuch was pacing anxiously in circles nearby.
"Hey, you palace maid, hurry up and go to the Funing Palace, or the Emperor will be going to bed soon."
"I'll rest as I please. I'm not from the Funing Palace, I'm from the Laundry Bureau."
Oh dear, this person is talking nonsense. What right do people from the laundry department have to come to the front hall?
"Hey, aren't you hungry? The Emperor has plenty of good food."
Lu Qingqing was almost dying of laughter at the constant stream of people trying to "guide" her.
This one is even more impressive; it's starting to use food as bait.
"Okay, don't worry, I'm coming right now."
The young eunuch was overjoyed, and suddenly saw a figure striding over. He quickly knelt down and lowered his head.
Lu Qingqing squatted down next to a patch of ginseng, smelled the petals, and finally clapped her hands and stood up.
Turning around, I bumped into someone's arms, filled with the scent of ambergris—mild, lingering, and incredibly penetrating.
Taking advantage of the situation, the man hugged her tightly and lifted her up with a forceful pull.
Without saying a word, he strode back.
The entire route was lined with kneeling eunuchs and guards.
Lu Qingqing looked up at him.
What a handsome and majestic emperor!
Its appearance was so solemn that one dared not desecrate it.
Soon, they entered the Funing Palace.
"Serve the meal."
Lu Qingqing was placed on a chair next to the table.
Ji Ruyan took her hand, her eyes sparkling.
One after another, exquisite and meticulously prepared dishes were served.
"I had all your favorite dishes made. Try them and see if they suit your taste."
"I also had many clothes made for you, the key to the treasury, the Empress's phoenix seal... The Imperial Hospital also prepared a separate pharmacy, and as you saw in the Imperial Garden, it has been transformed into a medicinal garden..."
He presented each item one by one like a treasure, as if he wanted to stuff all the good things he thought were good into his mouth.
Lu Qingqing felt that sense of distance had dissipated.
Actually, I'm not used to it yet, mainly because of the majestic imperial robes he's wearing.
But she also understood that this would be his identity from now on.
She had to adapt and see him as a normal person.
She pinched Ji Ruyan's cheek. "You've gained weight. Looks like you're being quite obedient."
"obedient."
His eyes crinkled as he personally served her food, telling her to eat quickly, as he had important business to attend to later.
Lu Qingqing misunderstood.
She just took my pulse, and I'm doing well. My blood deficiency has been replenished, so I'm sure I'll be full of energy and ready to go at any moment.
The hall was filled with the pleasant scent of incense, and layers of shimmering curtains hung in the air. Palace lanterns spun, and the silk lampshades displayed a series of paintings depicting people and horses chasing each other.
It has a touch of romance.
It truly lives up to its reputation as a palace adorned with gold and jade.
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