Travels of a Female Physician in the Ming Dynasty

I stood beside the third prince's bed, looking at the "miracle doctor" coldly.

He was dressed in a Taoist robe and looked confident, as if he had already won.

This person is probably the acting talent that Empress Defei hired at great expense, right?

I felt disdainful. After all, the symptoms of the Third Prince's poisoning were obvious at a glance, yet he could still calmly say that it was just a worsening of the cold.

"President Yang, what do you think of the miracle doctor's diagnosis?" Empress Defei smiled slightly, with a hint of provocation in her tone.

I secretly groaned in my heart. This was obviously a setup. Concubine De clearly wanted me to confront this "miracle doctor" head-on.

But I couldn't openly say that this so-called "miracle doctor" was a liar. If I made a big deal out of it, Concubine De would definitely seize the opportunity to bite me back, saying that I was jealous and unwilling to cooperate.

"This..." I pretended to ponder for a while, quickly thinking of a countermeasure in my mind.

"President Yang, what do you think?" The 'miracle doctor' sneered, obviously thinking I was a soft persimmon, with an expression on his face that said "How dare you question me?"

An idea suddenly struck me, and a kind smile appeared on my face. "The Divine Doctor is very skilled, so I naturally dare not make any rash comments. But since he thinks the Third Prince is just suffering from an exacerbated cold, why don't we treat him together? After all, a two-pronged approach will be more effective."

The Virtuous Consort's eyes flickered, as if she hadn't expected me to say that. She probably thought I would directly refute her, and then she could take advantage of the situation to attack me.

"Oh? Dean Yang is also willing to cooperate?" The "miracle doctor" raised his eyebrows, seeming a little surprised.

"Of course, curing illnesses and saving lives is our top priority. We're all working for the Third Prince's well-being." I smiled sincerely, but inwardly I was sneering. You want to use a cold remedy to treat poisoning? I want to see how you end up!

Next, the "miracle doctor" began his performance.

He took out a bag of herbs from the medicine box he carried with him and began to talk at length about how these herbs could "strengthen the body's resistance and eliminate evil" and how they could "warm up and replenish Yang Qi." He spoke very clearly, as if the Third Prince could jump up and run laps at any moment.

The palace maids and eunuchs nearby were stunned and nodded repeatedly, as if this "miracle doctor" was an immortal who had descended from heaven.

I stood aside, trying hard to control my expression, for fear of accidentally laughing out loud.

Your prescription does seem quite reasonable, but the problem is... you haven't prescribed the right medicine for the disease!

Sure enough, after he boiled the medicine and fed it to the Third Prince, the Third Prince's complexion not only did not improve, but became even paler, and there was more and more cold sweat on his forehead.

"This..." Empress Defei's expression finally changed. She obviously didn't expect things to turn out like this.

"Divine doctor, the third prince doesn't seem to be getting any better?" she asked tentatively, with a hint of impatience in her tone.

"This, this is just... the effect of the medicine hasn't fully taken effect yet!" The "miracle doctor" couldn't hold back his face and explained hesitantly.

I felt secretly happy. I let you brag, and now you know how painful it is to be slapped in the face, right?

But I can't be too proud. After all, the Third Prince's life is still here, and I can't really make him worse.

Seeing the Third Prince's condition getting worse, I knew I couldn't delay any longer and quickly stepped forward. "Your Majesty, the Miraculous Doctor's prescription may indeed be effective for treating a cold, but the Third Prince's condition is probably more than just a cold. I think we should try other methods."

Empress Defei's expression was uncertain, and she was obviously hesitant.

But at this time, the third prince's high fever had become more serious, and she knew that the consequences would be disastrous if she delayed any further.

"Okay, Judge Yang, then you come and try it." She finally gritted her teeth and agreed, with a hint of reluctance in her tone.

I breathed a sigh of relief and quickly took out a packet of detoxifying powder from the medicine box. I adjusted the dosage according to the Third Prince's pulse, and then told the palace maids to decoct the medicine.

"President Yang, is the third prince really poisoned?" The palace maids beside him asked in a low voice, and it was obvious that they were also a little confused.

I nodded and whispered, "The Third Prince's symptoms are consistent with poisoning. He has a persistent fever, is unconscious, and has a disordered pulse. If it were a cold, it wouldn't be this severe."

The medicine was quickly boiled and I fed it to the third prince myself.

After a while, the Third Prince's breathing began to steady, and the paleness on his face gradually faded.

"This... really works!" The palace maids all showed surprised expressions, and Concubine De's expression finally eased a little, but her eyes were still gloomy.

"President Yang is indeed an excellent doctor." She forced a smile, but the coldness in her eyes did not diminish at all.

After the incident was over, Consort De, supported by her maids, stood up and walked over to me. Her tone was sharp, but barely perceptible. "Yang Yuanpan, thanks to you, the Third Prince was able to escape danger today. I will definitely reward you handsomely."

As she spoke, her eyes darted back and forth over me like knives, as if she was thinking about how to deal with me next.

I quickly bowed, trying to sound humble. "Your Majesty, I'm just doing my duty."

Consort De sneered and turned to leave. Although her steps were slow, I could clearly feel a chill in the air.

This woman will never give up.

Not long after the incident, I was about to take a good rest when Zi Yu came to my door quietly.

"President Yang, you did a great job today." She said softly with a complicated smile on her face.

"Empress Defei won't let me go so easily, right?" I sighed and got straight to the point.

Zi Yu nodded, her expression solemn. "The Virtuous Consort has begun to doubt you. Today, she wanted to use the 'miracle doctor' to embarrass you, but she didn't expect you to save the Third Prince instead. This makes her even more wary."

I rubbed my forehead, a headache coming on. Consort De's schemes were indeed one after another. No sooner had I won one round than the next came.

"So what is she going to do next?" I asked, already starting to plan a response strategy in my mind.

Zi Yu hesitated for a moment and whispered, "She might...find a chance to get you away from the Third Prince."

"Leave the Third Prince?" I frowned, and suddenly felt something was wrong.

Is Empress Defei planning to cut off the source of the problem and directly transfer me, the thorn in her side?

"She's already making plans." Zi Yu said softly, "But... there's still a glimmer of hope."

"What life?" I asked quickly.

Zi Yu looked up at me, her eyes showing a complicated expression. "The Empress Dowager holds you in high regard. If you can obtain her protection, even if Consort De wants to get rid of you, she won't dare to do so openly."

Queen Mother?

I was moved. Indeed, the Empress Dowager has been taking special care of me recently. If I can get her support, Concubine De's conspiracy will not be so easy to succeed.

"Thank you Miss Ziyu for the reminder." I nodded, and I already had a new plan in my mind.

The next morning, the Queen Mother summoned him.

"President Yang, I heard that the third prince suddenly had a high fever last night. Thanks to you, he is out of danger?" The Queen Mother sat on the chair, looking at me with a kind eye, and there was a hint of temptation in her tone.

"Your Majesty the Queen Mother, the Third Prince's condition has suddenly changed. I am just doing my duty." I hurriedly replied respectfully, but in my heart I was secretly trying to figure out the Queen Mother's intentions.

She smiled slightly, then changed the subject, her tone carrying a deep meaning: "I have recently heard that Consort De has been interacting with the families of foreign ministers, and has even invited some so-called 'miracle doctors' into the palace. Judge Yang, what are your thoughts on this?"

I was startled. It seemed that the Empress Dowager had already noticed Concubine De's actions.

This is an opportunity I must seize.

"Your Majesty, I dare not speak rashly, but the prescription used by the 'miracle doctor' last night does not match the Third Prince's condition. If it is not adjusted in time, the consequences will be disastrous." I said cautiously, neither directly accusing Empress Defei nor hinting at her conspiracy.

After hearing this, the Queen Mother was silent for a moment, her eyes gradually becoming solemn. "Yang Yuanpan, I know you are thoughtful and have excellent medical skills. Don't worry, I will definitely take good care of you."

I felt relieved, knowing that I had finally gained a foothold this time. At least the Queen Mother had made it clear that she would protect me.

After coming out of the Empress Dowager's palace, I felt a little relieved, but I also knew that Concubine De would never give up easily.

"President Yang, there's a lot of turmoil in the palace, you have to be careful." Yuanbao had been waiting for me outside the door. When he saw me come out, he hurried forward, his eyes full of worry.

"I know." I smiled and patted his shoulder lightly, but in my heart I was already prepared for a bigger storm.

The calm is just the illusion before the storm...