Thinking about it, Eunuch Zhuang's high-pitched voice was tinged with flattery.
"Imperial Physician Ning, you're finally back! We've come to deliver an imperial decree to you."
Ning Yin bowed to Eunuch Zhuang and then quickly knelt down to receive the imperial decree.
She noticed the eunuch's attitude and pleased expression, and thus knew the contents of the imperial edict.
"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: There is a physician named Ning who possesses miraculous healing skills and superb medical expertise. I am extremely pleased with her and hereby bestow upon her five hundred taels of gold as a reward. So be it..."
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I will do my best to share your burdens."
Ning Yin accepted the imperial edict with both hands, stood up, and saw the little eunuch behind Eunuch Zhuang holding a large wooden box.
"Imperial Physician Ning, you have a long good life ahead of you, so be sure to make the most of it."
Eunuch Zhuang leaned closer to Ning Yin and whispered something, then ordered a young eunuch to hand over the box of gold to Ning Yin.
"Thank you for your advice, Father-in-law."
Ning Yin accepted it with both hands; it was heavy, indeed a considerable sum.
But the look in her father-in-law's eyes and his tone made her feel uneasy, and a bad feeling rose in her heart.
After Eunuch Zhuang left, Physician Chen suddenly sneered, "Imperial Physician Ning, now that you've received your reward, get back to work! We're already short-staffed, so hurry up and start organizing the medicinal herbs!"
Of course, Judge Chen was unwilling to let Ning Yin get the 500 taels of gold.
Now that Judge Lu is gone, he has absolute power over the entire Imperial Medical Academy. Even if Ning Yin receives a reward from the Emperor, she still has to listen to him.
At this moment, Suxin and Granny Zhang heard the commotion outside and came out with brooms.
"Miss, you're finally back."
Su Xin ran quickly and went to check on Ning Yin, afraid that her young lady might suffer any grievances.
Although she knew that Li Xuan was the Crown Prince, Su Xin was so frightened by what Chen Yuanpan had just said that Ning Yin had almost killed the Emperor that her legs went weak.
Even if the Crown Prince is in love with his young lady, if he really kills the Emperor, the Crown Prince will never let his young lady go.
Fortunately, Ningyin has returned safely, but Suxin is also wondering how this young lady will react when she sees Li Xuan.
"I'm fine, Suxin, please keep this money safe."
"Money? Was it a reward from the Crown Prince?"
Su Xin suppressed her astonishment, opened the box and took a look. It was filled with a golden box, the first time she had ever seen so much gold.
Overjoyed, Zhang Mama behind him quickly closed the box.
"Wealth should not be flaunted; let's put it away quickly."
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The next day, Ning Yin was sorting out medicinal herbs when Chen, the Imperial Physician, came over whistling.
"Ningyin, we have a rule in our Imperial Medical Academy that newcomers are expected to make some contributions to the Academy."
Ning Yin looked up and wiped the sweat from her forehead with the back of her hand.
A pair of bright eyes smiled slightly, understanding dawning on them.
How could she not know that Judge Chen was just trying to get some benefits out of her?
"Could Judge Chen tell me what contribution I should make?"
Upon hearing Ning Yin's words, Judge Chen raised an eyebrow.
Knowing that manipulating this young girl was a piece of cake, he quickly spread his hands.
To everyone's surprise, Ning Yin chuckled and turned to hand him the mortar and pestle.
"Judge Chen is truly considerate of his subordinates. He knew my arm was sore and wanted to help me out."
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