Travels of a Female Physician in the Ming Dynasty

Ever since I discovered that there was something fishy about the nanny in the Li Mansion, my life has become more...complicated.

I originally thought I could travel back to ancient times and be a quiet doctor, occasionally showing off and saving a few patients, but now I have to not only compete with my wits and courage, but also secretly investigate crimes. Am I following Conan's script?

But the problem is, I have never learned how to solve crimes!

After leaving Li's house that day, I felt like I was about to be overwhelmed by this confusing situation.

Minister Li, the prince, the crown princess, the nanny... each of these people is like a chess piece on the chessboard, and I seem to have been forcibly pulled into this chess game.

I'm just a doctor who traveled through time, how did I suddenly become an "ancient detective"?

After returning to the clinic, I sat down in a chair, my mind in a mess.

It is certainly important to find out the identity of the nanny, but I also have Li Wan'er's condition in my hands. I cannot let her condition relapse, otherwise it will arouse more suspicion.

As I was thinking about it, Xiao Li, the waiter from the clinic, came in with a bowl of steaming porridge.

"Girl, you've been busy all day, have some porridge!"

I looked at the bowl of porridge and suddenly felt like crying.

In this world full of conspiracies and intrigues, there are actually people who care whether I have enough to eat.

"Thank you, Xiao Li, you are really a touch of warmth to me in this troubled world." I sighed as I picked up the porridge and took a sip.

Xiao Li scratched his head and smiled a little embarrassedly: "Miss, don't say that. It's my duty to take care of you."

My heart warmed and suddenly an idea flashed through my mind.

Oh right! Why don't I ask Xiao Li to help me find out about the Li Mansion? He's a nobody, so he won't attract attention or be suspected.

"By the way, Xiao Li," I put down the bowl and asked casually, "Have you heard anything about the Li family recently? For example... has anything strange happened in their family?"

Little Li was stunned for a moment and shook his head. "Li Mansion? I haven't heard anything special about it. Oh, by the way, a few days ago, I heard that Miss Li Wan'er of the Li Mansion is quite ill. Everyone in the mansion is extremely nervous."

I nodded. It seemed that people outside only knew about Li Wan'er's illness and were not aware of the conspiracy.

"Then... have you heard that there is a nanny in the Li Mansion?" I continued to ask.

Xiao Li thought about it, and suddenly his eyes lit up: "Oh, Mammy, I have heard of her. There is a mammy in the Li Mansion, who is said to have come from the palace and is responsible for taking care of Madam Li's daily life."

My heart moved, it turned out to be a nanny from the palace!

"Do you know her name?" I asked.

Little Li shook his head. "I'm not sure about that, but everyone calls her 'Old Madam'. It seems she holds a high position in the Li family. Even Madam Li treats her with respect."

I suddenly felt more confident in my heart. It seemed that the identity of this old lady was indeed not simple.

Next, I have to find a way to get in touch with her more and see if I can get some useful information out of her.

The next day, I decided to go to Li's house again.

This time, I plan to take a more proactive strategy and directly test the old lady's reaction.

After all, my detective skills may not be as good as Sherlock Holmes's, but modern psychological tactics can still come in handy.

As soon as I entered the Li residence, I sensed something was amiss. The servants looked hurried, as if something major had happened. When Madam Li saw me, her face was also filled with anxiety.

"Imperial Physician Yang, Wan'er fell ill again last night and her condition is getting worse." Mrs. Li said as she led me to Li Wan'er's room.

I was a little nervous. Why did it suddenly flare up again? Could it be that the problem with the herbal medicine hasn't been completely resolved?

When I entered the room, I saw Li Wan'er lying on the bed, her face pale and her breathing weak.

I quickly went forward to take her pulse. Her pulse was still disordered, but she was not in danger of life.

"Mrs. Li, Miss Li's toxins have not been completely cleared. The attack last night should have been caused by the residual toxins in the body. I will increase the dosage of the detoxification medicine to ensure that her energy and blood recover as soon as possible." I comforted her, and at the same time I secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, there were no new problems.

Madam Li nodded repeatedly: "Then I'll ask Imperial Physician Yang to help. Wan'er has always been weak, and I'm really worried about her."

I nodded and was about to give her acupuncture when I suddenly noticed the old lady standing in the corner, looking at me calmly.

The opportunity is coming!

As I was giving Li Wan'er acupuncture, I pretended to be relaxed and said to the old nanny, "Madam, you look very experienced. I believe you have a lot of experience in caring for patients, right?"

The old nanny smiled slightly and said in a hoarse voice: "You are too polite, Imperial Physician Yang. I am just a servant, how can I know any medical skills?"

"Madam, you're being modest," I continued, "I heard you used to work in the palace. I wonder which master you served?"

The old nanny's face froze for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure. "Back then, I was just doing odd jobs in the palace. Later, when I got older, I was transferred out to serve Madam Li."

I was moved. It seemed that she didn't want to talk about the things in the palace. The more so, the more it showed that her identity was not simple.

"There must be a lot of rules in the palace, right? Ma, you've been in that kind of place before, so you must have met many important people, right?" I asked casually.

The old nanny lowered her head and smiled: "It is true that there are many rules in the palace, but I am just a small person, how can I come into contact with any big people."

Although she spoke modestly, I could sense that she was very defensive and clearly unwilling to reveal more.

It seems that this old lady is not an easy person to deal with.

After leaving Li's house, I felt a little lost.

Although the old lady's identity has been basically confirmed, extracting useful information from her may require a more clever strategy.

Alas, I am not Sherlock Holmes!

Just when I was worried, I suddenly saw a familiar figure on the street corner.

"Miss Yang! Why are you here?"

I looked up and saw that it was Zhou Yuan, the head guard of the palace.

He was walking across the street with a look of surprise on his face.

"Brother Zhou?" I was a little surprised. "Why are you here?"

"I happened to be working nearby and didn't expect to run into you." Zhou Yuan said with a smile, "By the way, the prince asked me to tell you that if you have any clues about the Crown Princess, please report it as soon as possible."

I nodded, but I felt a little helpless. This Crown Princess case might not be so easy to solve.

"Brother Zhou, do you know the old nanny in the Li Mansion?" I suddenly asked, thinking that maybe he might know something.

Zhou Yuan frowned slightly, obviously having some impression of this name: "Old Mammy? Are you talking about the Mammy who came out of the palace?"

I nodded. "Yes, that's her. I suspect she has some connection to the Crown Princess' disappearance."

Zhou Yuan pondered for a moment and whispered, "You have to be careful about this matter. The prince has mentioned before that this old nanny's identity is not simple. People who leave the palace often have complicated backgrounds. You'd better not act rashly, so as not to alert the enemy."

My heart tightened. It seemed that this old lady was indeed a difficult character.

"Thank you, Brother Zhou, for the reminder. I will be careful." I said gratefully.

Back at the clinic, I carefully reviewed what happened today.

Although we haven't been able to get more clues from the old lady yet, at least her identity has been exposed. As long as we continue to observe, we may be able to find a breakthrough.

But to be honest, I really don't want to be involved in this fight forever.

I sat at the table, looking at the medicine box on the table, and suddenly I missed modern life.

It would be great if I could go back. At least there wouldn't be so many conspiracies and tricks there. The most I could have is just an expired medical insurance card.

Alas, traveling back to ancient times is no easy task. Now I just want to be a quiet doctor, not Sherlock Holmes.