Travels of a Female Physician in the Ming Dynasty

Although the "Mage Duel" has come to an end, the alarm bells in my heart have never stopped ringing.

The face of Concubine De became uglier than a cloudy day. When she walked out of the Third Prince's bedroom, her back looked like it could have stepped a hole in the floor.

Although she failed this time, I know that this woman will never give up easily.

Zhu Yuan came up to me, rubbing his hands excitedly. "President Yang, you're truly brilliant! This 'battle of the gods' is such a blast! Especially our Old Li, he's simply the best actor!"

I couldn't help but laugh. "Zhu Yuan, don't let Old Li hear you say this. If he really thinks he's the best actor, won't he ask me for a raise later?"

Joking aside, I didn't dare to relax at all. Although Concubine De's plan had been temporarily thwarted, she had sent out the Imperial Magister this time, clearly no longer intending to slowly negotiate with us.

Once she replans, she may be more direct and ruthless.

"President Yang, what should we do next? Empress Defei will definitely not accept this." Yuanbao looked worried. After all, the ritual just now had made everyone nervous. Now the situation has stabilized a little, but the road ahead will probably be even more difficult.

I looked at him, and I understood the seriousness of the situation. "Next, all we can do is continue to stabilize the Third Prince's condition. Only when he truly recovers will Concubine De's conspiracy completely fail."

A few days later, rumors spread again in the palace.

"President Yang, I heard that Concubine De is asking for some folk remedies again, and she also threatened to invite folk doctors into the palace..." Yuanbao reported in a low voice with a pale face, obviously worried about the difficult situation we will face in the future.

I was speechless for a moment and thought: Why is Concubine De so persistent?

The great wizard's plan was ruined by me, and she actually wants to find another folk healer?

It's simply pushing me into a dead end!

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuan immediately jumped up: "Oh my! This woman is really haunting us! We just had a moment to catch our breath, and she's starting to stir up trouble again! Judge Yang, we have to think of a solution quickly!"

I frowned and thought to myself.

If she really finds a "miracle doctor", then I have to be prepared for both situations.

"Don't be anxious. We have to first see which kind of deity Empress Defei invited." I said slowly, already having a rough plan in mind.

That night, I was suddenly summoned to the Queen Mother's bedroom.

"Yang Yuanpan, are you aware of Concubine De's actions today?" The Empress Dowager sat on a high seat, looking at me with a kind face, but the majesty in her tone made my heart tighten slightly.

I bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I have heard that Concubine De intends to invite a folk doctor to the palace to treat the Third Prince."

The Queen Mother sighed softly, a trace of worry flashing in her eyes. "I have seen everything that Consort De does. I have long understood her evil intentions. However, the Emperor dotes on her now, and I cannot openly challenge her. I can only entrust the care of the Third Prince to you."

My heart trembled. Although the Queen Mother's words were full of gentle concern, I knew that she was putting pressure on me.

If anything goes wrong with the Third Prince, it will not only be my responsibility, but the Queen Mother will also be under tremendous pressure.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty the Queen Mother. I will do my best to protect the Third Prince." I said firmly.

The Empress Dowager nodded in satisfaction, but her tone remained stern. "Yang Yuanpan, you must remember that the miracle doctor that Concubine De has invited this time is probably extraordinary. You must be careful and not be careless."

I was secretly alert in my heart. It seemed that this "miracle doctor" was of great importance. Empress Defei no longer concealed her identity and directly attacked me.

Two days later, the "miracle doctor" invited by Concubine De entered the palace as promised.

This "miracle doctor" looked to be in his fifties, thin, with a long beard, and wearing a gray cloth robe. He looked a bit like an immortal.

As soon as he entered the palace, Consort De personally brought him to the Third Prince's chambers and introduced him earnestly, "This is Doctor Li, the renowned physician. He has cured countless difficult and complicated illnesses, and today we have specially invited him to treat the Third Prince."

Doctor Li put on an unfathomable expression, slowly walked to the bedside of the third prince, and carefully felt his pulse.

I stood aside, secretly wondering in my heart: Is this guy really that capable, or is Concubine De just another pawn?

Doctor Li was silent for a moment before finally speaking, "The Third Prince's condition is indeed complicated, but it's not incurable. It's just that the previous treatment... I'm afraid it wasn't appropriate."

"Not the right symptom?"

My heart tightened. This guy pointed the finger at me right from the start. It seemed that he was not just a miracle doctor, but more like a "trump card" arranged by Concubine De.

A hint of pride flashed in Concubine De's eyes, and she quickly replied, "Doctor Li, if that's the case, then you must treat the Third Prince well. Although Court Judge Yang is the chief judge of the Imperial Hospital, he is bound to make mistakes. Since you are here today, please take the Third Prince's pulse carefully. If you can cure him, you will be rewarded handsomely!"

Her words sounded high-sounding, but she was actually hinting that Yang Tong could not cure the Third Prince, and that he would have to rely on her "miracle doctor" to clean up the mess.

Zhu Yuan, who was listening nearby, turned pale and couldn't help but mutter, "This old man must be a sentry of Concubine De, coming here specifically to cause trouble for us, right?"

I sneered in my heart: It seems that Concubine De has already prepared a complete plan and is waiting for me to make a fool of myself.

However, I won't give up so easily.

"Since Doctor Li is so famous, I would like to ask you a few questions. What kind of medicine do you think should be used to treat the third prince's illness?" I asked modestly, but in fact I was testing his background.

Doctor Li stroked his beard and said in a deep voice, "The root of the Third Prince's illness lies in his frail constitution and his chronic illness, which has resulted in accumulated cold energy within his body. A cure requires the 'fire attack method' to dispel the cold. I believe the Third Prince should take large doses of warming herbs like aconite and dried ginger to dispel the cold energy and ultimately achieve recovery."

"Fire attack?"

I was stunned for a moment, and suddenly understood something: this old man actually wanted to use "fire attack" to treat the third prince. This is not an ordinary treatment method, and it will aggravate the condition if you are not careful.

Zhu Yuan stamped his feet anxiously beside me and whispered to me, "Yang Yuanpan, this 'fire attack' doesn't sound very reliable. If this goes on, the Third Prince will definitely be burned to death!"

I nodded, already having a plan in mind.

After the "miracle doctor" finished the diagnosis, Concubine De seemed particularly excited.

She turned to me and said, "Yang Yuanpan, since Doctor Li has already prescribed the medicine, why don't you quickly follow the prescription and cure the Third Prince?"

I sneered inwardly, but kept my composure on the surface. "Your Highness, Doctor Li's prescription is indeed brilliant. However, the Third Prince has been weak for a long time. If we rashly use the 'fire attack method', I'm afraid it will damage his vitality. I believe that we should stabilize the Third Prince's Qi and blood first, and then gradually use the medicine. We shouldn't rush into anything."

Empress Defei frowned, clearly dissatisfied with my statement. "Yang Yuanpan, Doctor Li is a world-renowned doctor. Why are you refuting his prescriptions? Do you lack confidence in his medical skills?"

I smiled faintly. "Of course, I dare not doubt Doctor Li's medical skills, but when treating an illness, doctors must prescribe the right medicine for the right condition. The Third Prince's condition is complicated, and if we simply seek a quick cure, I'm afraid it will backfire."

When Doctor Li heard this, his expression changed slightly. He obviously didn't expect me to say that.

He coughed and said, "President Yang, I know my limits. If the Third Prince's condition is not resolved quickly, there may be greater hidden dangers."

I nodded, feigning respect. "Doctor Li's medical skills are exceptional, so I naturally dare not question them. However, the Third Prince is a member of the royal family after all. If he uses the wrong medicine, I'm afraid I won't be able to explain myself to the Empress Dowager. How about this: Doctor Li's prescription and mine can be used simultaneously. This will not delay treatment, and will ensure a foolproof outcome."

When Concubine De heard this, she felt unhappy.

She obviously wanted to use Dr. Li's "miracle treatment" to suppress me, but my "inclusive" approach made her plan fail.

Doctor Li was also a little embarrassed, but he was not a real "miracle doctor" after all, and he did not dare to continue to force his prescription, so he could only nod in agreement.

In the following days, I continued to regulate the body of the Third Prince according to my own methods. Although Doctor Li's "fire attack method" was also used, I carefully controlled the dosage to ensure that it would not harm the Third Prince's body.

Empress Defei tried to intervene several times, but I cleverly resolved the situation.

Although she was annoyed, she couldn't do anything to me and could only hold back for the time being.

A few days later, the third prince's condition finally began to improve.

His complexion gradually became rosy and he looked much better.

The Empress Dowager was overjoyed upon seeing this and specially summoned me to reward me.

"Yang Yuanpan, the third prince's recovery is thanks to you. I am grateful to you." The Empress Dowager smiled and was obviously very satisfied with me.

I quickly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I am only doing my duty."

However, just when I thought the matter had finally come to an end, Empress Defei suddenly made a new move...