Travels of a Female Physician in the Ming Dynasty

Ever since I learned that the Imperial Concubine might be the mastermind behind this, my mood has been like a roller coaster, up and down.

The story of the Crown Prince being poisoned by cold has not ended yet, but the drama of palace fighting has already begun.

As an ordinary person who traveled through time, who would have thought that I would not only have to be a doctor, but also a detective, and even a little "undercover" in this ancient harem.

I really just want to practice medicine well and don’t want to get involved in these complicated court struggles!

Early the next morning, the eunuch Xiao Lizi hurriedly called me to the East Palace again.

The prince sat on the edge of the bed, his complexion looking much better than in the past few days. Although he was still a little weak, he seemed to have recovered a lot of spirit.

When he saw me, he immediately smiled and said, "Imperial Physician Yang, I feel much better today."

"That's good." I breathed a sigh of relief and thought to myself that it seemed that the prescription I took last night had worked and the cold had begun to dissipate.

However, despite the calm appearance, although the prince's condition has improved, the conspiracy behind it is far from over.

I have to stay alert at all times and not let my guard down.

"Imperial Physician Yang, I heard that Concubine Wan will come to visit me today." The prince suddenly spoke, with a hint of anticipation in his tone.

The Imperial Concubine is coming? I suddenly became nervous, my mind quickly recalling the prince's hint last night and the little palace maid's betrayal.

This imperial concubine is no ordinary person!

"Your Highness, you haven't recovered yet, so it's better not to overwork yourself." I advised tentatively, thinking secretly in my heart that it would be best not to have too much contact with the imperial concubine. If she is really the mastermind behind this, your body can't stand any more tossing and turning.

The prince waved his hand and said, "It's okay. The imperial concubine has always been very caring towards me. There's no need to worry."

Okay, don't worry, I'm worried for you.

I muttered something to myself and gave up.

At noon, the imperial concubine arrived as expected.

As soon as she walked in, I felt a strong sense of oppression.

Although the imperial concubine had a sweet smile on her face, there was clearly a hint of coldness in her eyes.

The followers behind her were even more cautious, as if everyone was fighting a war without gunpowder.

"Your Highness, how do you feel?" The imperial concubine's voice was as gentle as water, sounding like an elder who cares about the younger generation.

The prince smiled weakly and said, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am much better now."

The Imperial Concubine nodded gently and turned to me: "Imperial Physician Yang, the Crown Prince's condition is entirely due to your careful care. I would like to thank you here."

She seemed to be praising me on the surface, but I felt a chill in my heart.

You're praising me in this kind of situation? I don't dare accept it!

"Your Highness, you are too kind. I am just doing my duty." I quickly lowered my head and was respectful, but I was secretly worried.

Should I stay away from this woman? The conspiracy behind her is no joke.

The imperial concubine looked me over, her smile still etched on her face. "Imperial Physician Yang is indeed a wise man. From now on, the Crown Prince's health will depend heavily on you."

My heart tightened. Why did this sound so awkward?

However, I still didn't dare to say much, and only replied in a low voice: "I will do my best."

The imperial concubine visited the prince for a while and then left.

I breathed a sigh of relief, packed up the herbs in my hand, and prepared to return to the clinic.

As soon as this woman left, my heartbeat returned to normal.

Just as I reached the door, I heard someone call me from behind: "Doctor Yang, please stay."

I looked back and saw it was the Crown Princess.

She looked much more energetic today than in the past few days, but there was still a hint of worry between her brows.

"Your Highness, what do you want me to do?" I quickly bowed.

The Crown Princess said softly, "Imperial Physician Yang, I have some questions I would like to ask you."

My heart tightened, and I quickly said, "Your Majesty, please speak."

The Crown Princess pondered for a moment and asked in a low voice, "Do you think His Royal Highness's illness is really just a matter of cold air entering his body?"

I was stunned, and alarm bells suddenly rang in my heart.

What does the Empress mean by this? Has she also noticed something?

"Why does Her Majesty the Crown Princess ask this?" I asked cautiously, but in my mind I was quickly thinking of a response strategy.

The Crown Princess sighed, a trace of worry flashing in her eyes. "I have always felt that the Crown Prince's illness this time was not accidental. Especially the matter of that bed. I heard that Imperial Physician Yang has already found that it was caused by the cold iron wood. But why would someone in the palace send such a bed? I am afraid there is another hidden reason behind this."

I secretly admired her in my heart. The Crown Princess was indeed an extraordinary smart person. She had already noticed the key to the problem.

"Your Majesty," I whispered, "I am only a doctor. I dare not speak rashly about matters within the palace. But if you have any concerns, perhaps you could discuss them with the prince."

The Crown Princess nodded slightly, a trace of worry on her face. "I will consider this carefully. Imperial Physician Yang, you must take good care of His Royal Highness. If there are any abnormalities, please report them immediately."

I nodded quickly: "I understand."

When I returned to the clinic, I felt completely drained.

Everyone in the palace is smarter than the other, and my little brain is really unable to handle it all.

But there was no way. The Crown Princess had obviously noticed something, the Prince was secretly investigating, and the Imperial Concubine was an unfathomable character.

This palace drama is becoming more and more complicated, but I have become the key figure in it.

I was just about to take a good rest when there was another knock on the door.

"Imperial Physician Yang, the prince wants to see you."

I looked up, and a sense of foreboding gripped my heart. It seemed this matter wasn't over yet.

When I arrived at the palace, the prince was standing in the courtyard, holding a book in his hand, and seemed to be thinking about something.

Seeing me come in, he smiled slightly and said, "Imperial Physician Yang, it seems that you have not had an easy time in the East Palace today."

I smiled bitterly and nodded. "Your Highness, I really don't understand why things in this palace are so complicated. The Imperial Concubine came to visit the Crown Prince today, and I feel like there's something else she said, and the Crown Princess seems to have sensed something as well."

The prince put down the scroll in his hand, his eyes deep, "The Imperial Concubine is indeed one of the key figures in this matter, but there are even greater forces behind her. The Crown Prince's illness is only a symptom, the real crisis has not yet surfaced."

My heart tightened. "Your Highness, are you saying that the Crown Prince might still be in danger?"

The prince nodded slightly, his tone calm, "That's right. The cold poison is just the first step. Next, they will have more sinister plans. We must prepare in advance to protect the prince."

I suddenly felt a bit overwhelmed. Why are there so many layers of conspiracy in this palace? I can hardly keep up.

"Your Highness, what should we do next?" I asked cautiously.

The prince pondered for a moment and said slowly, "You continue to take good care of the prince's condition and don't arouse anyone's suspicion. As for other matters, I will make my own arrangements."

Okay, since the prince said so, I can only obey.

I nodded and thought to myself: As long as the prince is safe and sound, I can get away from this sooner and return to my peaceful medical life.

Over the next few days, I proceeded cautiously and continued to monitor the prince's recovery.

The prince took medicine every day, and his spirits gradually improved. The coldness gradually subsided, and the atmosphere in the entire East Palace seemed to slowly relax.

However, I never dare to take it lightly.

Especially the successive appearances of the Imperial Concubine and the Crown Princess made me feel an invisible pressure.

Everyone in this palace seems gentle, but in fact they are cunning and unfathomable.

One night, I was sorting medicinal materials in the clinic when I suddenly heard hurried footsteps outside the door.

Before I could react, the prince's personal guard walked in quickly, his expression nervous: "Imperial Physician Yang, the prince has an urgent matter to ask for. Please come at once."

My heart skipped a beat. What happened again?

When we arrived at the prince's residence, the lights in the study were brightly on. The prince was quickly flipping through volumes of memorials at the table with a very solemn expression.

"Imperial Physician Yang, the situation has changed." The prince spoke immediately upon seeing me. "New information indicates that the forces behind the Imperial Concubine have begun to take action. The Crown Prince's situation is more dangerous than we anticipated."

"What?" I became nervous. "The Imperial Concubine..."

The prince sneered: "She not only wants to control the prince, she may even have a bigger conspiracy."

I felt a chill in my heart. The palace fighting in ancient times was really deadly!

"My Lord, what should we do next?"

The prince's eyes were calm as he spoke in a deep voice, "You will continue to stay in the Eastern Palace and closely monitor the Crown Prince's condition. If there are any unusual movements, report them to me immediately."

I nodded quickly: "Yes, I understand."

On the way out of the Prince's Mansion, my mind was almost at a standstill.

Everything in this palace is far more complicated and dangerous than I imagined.

I'm just a doctor who traveled through time. How did I get involved in such a big conspiracy?

But no matter what, the safety of the prince is related to the stability of the entire court, and I must do my best.

It seems this palace fight is far from over...

Help, I'm really just a doctor!