Travels of a Female Physician in the Ming Dynasty

Life is always full of surprises, especially when you travel to a place like the Ming Dynasty, which is full of "too many surprises".

Ever since I took over Li Wan'er's case, my life has become less like a daily routine as a female doctor and more like being involved in a large-scale palace suspense drama.

I was clearly here just to treat the patient, but now I have become a "case observer". Not only do I have to pay attention to the patient's pulse at all times, but I also have to be wary of everyone around me.

The mysterious identity of the old nanny, the mystery surrounding the Crown Princess' disappearance, and the "intelligence missions" Zhou Yuan threw out from time to time... I was almost driven crazy by this ancient version of "24".

That day, I went to the Li Mansion as usual to see Li Wan'er for a follow-up visit.

Since the last acupuncture and detoxification treatment, her condition has improved significantly and her complexion has also recovered a lot.

When Mrs. Li saw me, she worshipped me as if I were a living Buddha.

"Imperial Physician Yang, you are truly the savior of our family! Wan'er looks much better now, and even her appetite has increased a lot." As she spoke, she asked me to sit down and drink tea.

I smiled faintly, thinking, "Of course, the toxins are almost all gone, how could it be bad?"

After taking Li Wan'er's pulse, I breathed a sigh of relief. "Miss Li is recovering very well. As long as she continues to take the medicinal food and rest for a few days, she should be fine."

Madam Li nodded repeatedly, her face full of gratitude. "Imperial Physician Yang, it's all thanks to you. Wan'er was able to escape danger, all thanks to your miraculous healing hands."

I waved my hand and said with a smile, "You're welcome, Madam Li. It's my duty to cure illnesses and save lives."

Just as we were chatting animatedly, we heard footsteps outside the door.

The old nanny pushed the door open and came in, holding a bowl of medicine in her hand, and slowly walked to Li Wan'er's bed.

"Miss, it's time to take your medicine." Her voice was still hoarse, with an indescribable coldness.

I looked at the bowl of medicine and suddenly felt a little uncomfortable.

Every time this old lady appears, the air around her seems to become a few degrees colder.

"Thank you for your hard work, Madam." Madam Li nodded, and her attitude towards the old madam was obviously respectful.

I feigned a casual glance at the bowl of medicine, wondering: I prescribed this, sure, but... why is it always Old Nanny who makes the medicine? Isn't her concern for Li Wan'er a little excessive?

Although I was a little confused, I didn't say it out loud.

After all, the old lady's identity has always been a mystery, and I can't just suspect her rashly.

Besides, in this situation, I can't be too suspicious.

After leaving the Li Mansion, I returned to the clinic, thinking about the old nanny all the time.

Who is she, exactly? Why would someone from the palace be so obsessed with Li Wan'er? Could she be connected to the Crown Princess's disappearance?

I was just thinking about this when I suddenly heard the crisp sound of horse hooves coming from the yard. I looked up and saw Zhou Yuan on his horse stopped at the door of the clinic.

"Miss Yang!" He dismounted and walked in quickly.

My heart tightened. Zhou Yuan came to see me, which must mean he had a new task.

"Brother Zhou, why are you here?" I greeted him with a smile, but I was praying silently in my heart: Don't throw any more cases at me, I really am a doctor, not Sherlock Holmes!

Zhou Yuan walked up to me with a serious look on his face: "Miss Yang, I need your help with something."

Sure enough, I knew it was no good.

"What's the matter?" I asked indifferently, but I was actually already thinking about my escape route.

"We recently received news that the Crown Princess's disappearance may be related to certain people in the palace, and those people are connected to the old nanny in the Li Mansion." Zhou Yuan said in a low voice.

My heart sank suddenly. Sure enough, the matter came back to the old lady.

"So, you suspect that the old nanny is related to the disappearance of the Crown Princess?" I asked tentatively.

Zhou Yuan nodded: "Yes. The prince suspects that there is another force behind the old nanny, and it may be related to the things in the palace.

Since you frequently visit the Li residence and have more contact with the old nanny, I hope you can pay attention to her every move."

Oh my god, I’m just a doctor! I wailed silently in my heart.

I just wanted to treat people. When did I become a court spy?

"Brother Zhou, this matter..." I hesitated for a moment, but still tried to shirk it, "I'm just an ordinary doctor, I'm afraid..."

Zhou Yuan saw my embarrassment and patted my shoulder. "Don't worry, Miss Yang. We won't let you take any risks. We just hope you'll be more careful when you're at the Li Mansion. If you notice anything unusual, notify us immediately."

Although I was extremely reluctant, I also knew that refusing now was pointless. It seemed I really couldn't escape.

"Okay, I understand." I agreed reluctantly.

After Zhou Yuan left, I sat alone in the clinic, feeling extremely complicated.

The social pressure in ancient times was too great!

Originally I just wanted to be a doctor quietly, but now I not only have to cure diseases and save lives, but also solve cases and check intelligence, and even cannot avoid the court struggles.

"Oh, who made me travel through time..." I sighed and poured myself a cup of tea, trying to calm myself down.

Just when I was about to clear my mind, Xiao Li suddenly ran in, looking panicked: "Miss, there is a young man outside the door looking for you. He said he has something urgent to tell you."

I was shocked. What happened again?

"What young master?" I asked warily.

Xiao Li scratched his head: "He said his last name is Cheng, and he is the son of Master Cheng."

Master Cheng? The young master of the Cheng family?

I remember that Lord Cheng was an important official in the court and had a good relationship with my father Yang Shiqi.

This time his son came to see me, could it be that he has some illness that needs diagnosis and treatment?

I immediately asked Xiao Li to invite Mr. Cheng in.

Not long after, a handsome young man walked into the clinic. He was wearing a green robe and had an elegant temperament.

As soon as he saw me, he immediately bowed and said, "Imperial Physician Yang, I'm sorry. I'm Cheng Yuan, and I've come to seek medical advice."

I quickly waved my hand: "Mr. Cheng, there is no need to be so polite. Please take a seat."

Cheng Yuan sat down, his expression slightly anxious. "Doctor Yang, my mother has been feeling unwell recently, and the doctors in the mansion are helpless. So I'd like to ask you to come to the mansion and treat her."

I nodded, feeling relieved. Finally, this was a serious medical matter!

"Mr. Cheng, don't worry. I will go with you to the Cheng Mansion to check on your mother's condition." I stood up and prepared to go out with the medicine box.

Along the way, Cheng Yuan briefly introduced his mother's situation to me.

It turned out that Mrs. Cheng had recently suddenly felt chest tightness and shortness of breath, and often felt dizzy. The doctors in the mansion said it was "deficiency of both qi and blood", but after taking several doses of qi and blood replenishing medicine, her condition did not improve.

After hearing this, I came to some conclusion. It seemed that this wasn't a problem with Qi and blood, but a problem with the circulatory system.

When I arrived at the Cheng Mansion, I first took Mrs. Cheng's pulse. Her pulse was indeed disordered, but it did not seem like she was weak in qi and blood.

Looking at her complexion and tongue coating, combined with her symptoms, I basically came to a conclusion in my mind.

"Mrs. Cheng, this is a cardiovascular problem. In ancient times, it was called 'blood stasis', and in modern medicine, it is called insufficient blood supply to the heart." I silently translated it in my mind and explained this difficult-to-explain disease to Cheng Yuan using ancient terms.

"Cardiovascular?" Cheng Yuan looked confused.

I nodded. "Simply put, your mother's blood vessels aren't flowing smoothly, preventing Qi and blood from flowing throughout your body. That's why you feel chest tightness and shortness of breath. The solution is to use blood-activating and blood-stasis-removing medication to regulate blood circulation."

Cheng Yuan nodded, not quite understanding: "Then it all depends on Imperial Physician Yang."

I smiled, prescribed a prescription for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and then told Cheng Yuan to give the medicine to his mother on time.

It was already dark when I left the Cheng Mansion. I stood at the gate, looked up at the sky, and took a deep breath.

I finally got a break. At least I did something serious today.

However, just as I breathed a sigh of relief, the old lady's face suddenly flashed through my mind.

Her unfathomable eyes seemed to be spying on me secretly.

Alas, it seems that I will not be able to sleep well tonight.