Travels of a Female Physician in the Ming Dynasty

Ever since I became more and more successful in the palace, I felt like I had become an "ancient emergency doctor."

Whenever anyone in the palace has a headache, fever, back pain, or a cold, they will send someone to find me first.

Although I feel busy sometimes, I feel happy when I think that I can popularize some "modern medical knowledge" in ancient times.

That day, I was planning to take advantage of the good weather and go fishing in the pond in the backyard of Yang's house and bask in the sun.

I had just thrown the fishing rod out and before the fish was hooked, I suddenly heard hurried footsteps coming from the door again.

There is no doubt that someone in the palace must be sick again.

"Miss, someone from the palace is here to invite you!" Xiao Cui ran over breathlessly, holding a very formal-looking urgent document in her hand.

My heart skipped a beat: Who's in trouble this time? I hope it's Zhu Yuanzhang or the crown prince causing another big fuss!

"Who is sick?" I asked quickly.

"It's the Queen!" Xiao Cui widened her eyes and looked nervous.

"Empress?" I suddenly felt a little uneasy. After all, she is not an ordinary person. If she cannot be cured, the consequences will be disastrous.

But then I thought, stay calm, don't panic, with modern medicine at hand, nothing in ancient times can stump me.

"Okay, I'll go right away!" I quickly packed up my medicine box and headed straight to the palace with Xiao Cui.

When we arrived at the queen's bedroom, the palace maids were gathered around the bed with anxious looks on their faces.

The Queen was lying on the bed, her face pale, her brows furrowed, and she looked very uncomfortable.

"Miss Yang, come and take a look. The Queen suddenly felt dizzy and chest tightness after getting up this morning, and she didn't even have breakfast." The palace maid beside her said anxiously.

I walked forward, gently held the queen's wrist, and carefully felt her pulse.

After a few minutes, I had a rough idea in my mind: these were typical symptoms of low blood pressure and anemia, and she might have had irregular diet and overwork recently, which led to deficiency of both qi and blood.

"Has your Majesty been in a bad mood recently?" I asked softly.

The Queen nodded faintly. "The palace has been busy lately, and the Crown Prince has been making me worry constantly. I can't help but feel anxious."

I felt helpless: people in ancient times really didn't know how to take care of themselves. The Queen was so busy that she didn't even eat enough food to replenish her blood and qi. No wonder her body couldn't take it.

"Your Majesty, your illness is not actually serious. It's just that you lack Qi and blood, which causes dizziness and fatigue. I can prescribe some Qi and blood-replenishing medicine for you. I also recommend that you eat more blood-replenishing foods such as red dates and longans. Plus, with proper rest, you will get better soon." I explained patiently.

The palace maids nodded quickly after hearing this and said, "We will go and prepare now."

I wrote down the prescription and told them how to prepare the medicine and how to adjust their diet.

In fact, the Queen's illness was essentially due to overwork and malnutrition. The dietary structure in ancient times was not very reasonable, and she worried too much, so her body naturally couldn't bear it.

A few days later, I was summoned to the palace for a follow-up examination and found that the queen looked much better and her spirits had recovered a little.

"Miss Yang, it's just as you said. After taking your medicine, my health has improved a lot." The queen said with a smile.

I breathed a sigh of relief and quickly bowed. "Your Majesty's health is my greatest wish. Please take better care of yourself in the future, and ensure you get enough rest and eat a balanced diet."

"You are quite thoughtful, girl." The Queen chuckled softly, "Everyone in the palace thinks highly of you. Even the Emperor often praises your medical skills."

I quickly said modestly, "I have only fulfilled my duty. I am ashamed to accept your praise, Your Majesty."

The Queen nodded, then suddenly changed the subject: "Miss Yang, you are such a skilled doctor, have you ever thought about your future?"

I was stunned, secretly complaining: Isn't this another question about "future development"? I just want to get better treatment and not get involved in these palace intrigues!

"Your Majesty, I only wish to focus on my medical skills and save lives. I have no other wishes."

I responded with a smile, but I was praying silently in my heart: Please don't involve me in the palace fight, I just want to be a happy doctor.

The Queen glanced at me, seemed to sense my concerns, and smiled softly: "You are an interesting girl."

After returning from the palace, I breathed a sigh of relief.

Every time I enter the palace, I always feel like I am "walking on a tightrope" and I might fall into the abyss if I am not careful.

Fortunately, I have the support of "modern medicine", so I am doing well.

"Xiao Cui, I feel like I have become the ancient '120 emergency doctor' now." After returning to Yang's house, I couldn't help but sigh.

Xiao Cui looked confused: "What is 120?"

I smiled and said, "It means saving lives and helping the wounded. Wherever there is an emergency, I'll be there."

Xiao Cui nodded after hearing this: "Miss, you are truly the pride of our Yang family!"

I laughed secretly in my heart. Ancient people were really easy to fool.

One day, I was planning to go fishing again, but before I could sit down, I heard hurried footsteps outside the door.

I was speechless for a moment: How can we live like this?

"Miss, the palace is here to invite you again!" Xiao Cui ran over, her face full of excitement.

"In the palace again? Who is sick this time?" I asked helplessly.

"This time... it's the little prince!" Xiao Cui said.

"Little prince?" I quickly put down the fishing rod, feeling a little nervous.

Children’s illnesses should not be taken lightly, especially in ancient times when medical conditions were limited and minor illnesses could often develop into major ones.

When they arrived at the palace, the little prince was crying in his bedroom, his face as red as an apple.

The palace maids beside him were so anxious that they were running around in circles, but no one dared to step forward.

"Miss Yang, the little prince had a high fever last night and it hasn't subsided yet. The imperial doctors are helpless." As soon as the palace maids saw me, they hurried forward to explain.

My heart tightened and I quickly walked forward to check.

The little prince's forehead was burning hot, his breathing was rapid, and he looked very uncomfortable.

"The little prince has a high fever caused by a cold," I said seriously, "If the fever is not reduced in time, it will damage his brain."

The palace maids turned pale with fear: "Then... Miss Yang, do you have a solution?"

I nodded: "Don't worry, I have a way to reduce the fever."

So, I quickly took out some fever-reducing herbs from the medicine box, quickly boiled a soup and fed it to the little prince.

At the same time, I soaked a towel in cold water and placed it on the little prince's forehead to help cool him down.

A few hours later, the little prince's body temperature finally began to slowly drop, he became quiet, and his crying gradually stopped.

"Miss Yang, you are truly a miracle doctor!" The palace maids were so excited that tears were about to fall.

I breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "The little prince is in good health. I just helped him a little."

After returning to Yang's Mansion, I finally had the chance to sit down and have a good rest.

Although I have been very busy these days, I still feel a sense of accomplishment.

After all, it's quite interesting to be able to save a life in ancient times with the help of modern medicine.

Xiao Cui came over with tea and looked at me with admiration: "Miss, you are now a 'miracle doctor' respected by everyone in the palace!"

I smiled and said, "I don't dare to call myself a miracle doctor, but I am still very happy that I can cure them."

Xiao Cui nodded: "Miss, you are truly the pride of our Yang family!"

I jokingly said, "I wouldn't call myself proud, I'm just an 'ancient emergency doctor' at best."

In the following days, I continued to live the life of an "ancient emergency doctor".

From time to time, the palace would summon me for minor illnesses and pains, and I tried my best to deal with them.

Although I am busy, I always feel satisfied every time I see patients recover.

However, no matter how the situation in the palace changes, my goal remains the same: do not participate in power struggles, be happy, and be a happy doctor!