Travels of a Female Physician in the Ming Dynasty

After giving Mr. Zhu acupuncture in the panic-stricken atmosphere of the Zhu Mansion, I returned to the clinic with a head full of questions.

There have been so many things happening recently, the Li Mansion, the Zhu Mansion, the disappearance of the Crown Princess... How could I, a modern doctor who traveled through time, inexplicably become the Ming Dynasty version of "Sherlock Holmes"?

Back at the clinic, I had just put down the medicine box and hadn't even sat down when Xiao Li rushed in, "Miss, someone's looking for you!"

My heart skipped a beat. Another time?

This clinic has been so busy lately that sometimes I wonder if I should hire a bodyguard.

"Who is it?" I tried to remain calm, even though I was already anticipating all kinds of troubles in my mind.

"Yes...it's Lord Zhou." Xiao Li stuttered a little.

Zhou Yuan? Him again!

I slapped my forehead helplessly.

Sure enough, trouble always comes to me and I can’t get rid of it.

"Let him in." I waved my hand and decided to face it head-on.

As soon as Zhou Yuan walked in, I saw that his face was serious and he obviously had something to say.

"Miss Yang, things are becoming more and more complicated." He walked straight up to me with a frown on his face.

"Brother Zhou, this is not right! I just came back from the Zhu Mansion. Can you give me five minutes to catch my breath?" I said with a wry smile.

Zhou Yuan didn't laugh. Instead, he took a step closer and said in a low voice, "We suspect that the old lady in the Li Mansion is also related to the poisoning incident in the Zhu Mansion."

"What?" I widened my eyes and almost choked on my own saliva.

"The poisoning incident at the Zhu Mansion was most likely planned by the same group of people." Zhou Yuan's expression was so serious that it made me a little nervous.

He continued, "More importantly, we discovered that the palace might be involved in this matter."

In the palace? My mind was spinning.

Why did the difficulty of this script suddenly increase?

I'm just a doctor!

"So... you're saying that this isn't just a matter of the Li Mansion, but also involves the Zhu Mansion and even the palace?" I tried to sort out my thoughts, but the more I thought about it, the more something felt wrong.

"That's right. We suspect that the case of the Crown Princess' disappearance is related to these things. Miss Yang, you are now in frequent contact with the Li and Zhu families. Can you help us continue our secret investigation?" Zhou Yuan's voice was low, but his eyes were firm.

I knew it!

I sighed silently.

Sure enough, it was the same "you are the only one who can help us" routine again.

"Brother Zhou..." I looked at him helplessly, "Have you ever thought that I really just want to be a doctor?"

Zhou Yuan frowned. "Miss Yang, we know your job is to save the dying and the wounded, but as you can see, the current situation is no longer just a matter of medical skills."

I took a deep breath. This kind of situation was nothing new to me.

There's no point in making excuses. Since I've already been dragged into this, I might as well go with the flow and see if I can get some key clues out of it.

"Okay, how do you want me to help?" I asked helplessly.

Zhou Yuan breathed a sigh of relief, clearly pleased with my cooperation. "We need you to continue to monitor the movements of the Li and Zhu residences, especially the old nanny at the Li residence. She is very likely the key figure in this conspiracy."

Sure enough, it was the old lady again.

I sighed silently in my heart.

It seems that the "cat and mouse game" between her and me will have to continue.

After seeing Zhou Yuan off, the three words "old lady" were still echoing in my mind.

Who is she and why is everyone paying so much attention to her?

I was just thinking about it when suddenly the door of the clinic was pushed open again.

This time, the person who came in was a young girl with gorgeous clothes and extraordinary temperament.

As soon as she entered the room, Xiao Li said to me, "Doctor Yang, this young lady wants to see you."

"Miss?" I was a little confused. I didn't remember knowing any noble lady.

The woman smiled at me, walked forward, and bowed politely: "Imperial Physician Yang, I have long heard of your great name."

I was stunned for a moment and looked at her carefully.

The young lady was wearing a long silk dress, and her every move exuded an air of nobility, but her expression was somewhat uneasy.

"Who are you?" I asked tentatively.

"My last name is Wu, and I'm the daughter of the Wu family," she said softly.

The Wu family? I searched hard in my mind and finally remembered that the Wu family seemed to be a wealthy family in the capital. Unlike the official families like the Li and Zhu families, they mainly started out as merchants.

"Ms. Wu, what can I do for you?" I tried my best to look like a professional doctor.

Miss Wu lowered her head, a blush spreading across her face. "Imperial Physician Yang, to be honest, I... I've been feeling a tightness in my chest lately, and I can't sleep well at night, and my breathing is disordered. I've heard that you're an excellent doctor, so I came here specifically to ask you for a consultation."

I nodded, motioned for her to sit down, and began to take her pulse.

Does this symptom sound a bit like modern anxiety disorder?

After taking her pulse, I can basically confirm that she does not have any substantial illness, but is suffering more from psychological pressure.

In other words, this is the legendary "heart disease".

"Ms. Wu, there's nothing serious wrong with your pulse. It's more due to restlessness. Have you been troubled by anything recently?" I asked as I put away the medicine box.

Miss Wu was slightly startled, then lowered her head with a complicated expression. "Imperial Physician Yang is truly discerning. Indeed, I've been a little... exhausted by family matters lately."

I nodded secretly. Although the Wu family is a merchant family, in this hierarchical society, merchants do not have a high status, so I think she must be under a lot of pressure.

"How about this? I'll prescribe some tranquilizer to help you regulate your breathing." I said with a smile, "But the most important thing is to adjust your mindset and not let yourself get too anxious."

Miss Wu nodded, a relaxed smile finally appearing on her face. "Thank you, Imperial Physician Yang. Your reputation is well-deserved."

I waved my hand and said, "I don't deserve it. Just take the medicine according to the prescription. If you feel any discomfort, come to me again."

After seeing Miss Wu off, I finally had some free time. Just as I was about to take a break, Xiao Li ran in again.

"Girl, there's someone at the door...someone's looking for you again!"

When I heard that, I almost jumped out of my chair: "Why is someone looking for me again?"

Little Li scratched his head. "This time it seems to be a servant from the Li Mansion, saying that Madam Li has something to ask."

Oh my God, what happened in the Li Mansion again?

I sighed, grabbed the medicine box, and prayed silently in my heart: God, can you let me treat my illness in peace and not be involved in these messy cases anymore!

When I arrived at the Li Mansion, I saw Mrs. Li standing at the door with a serious expression. When she saw me, she immediately came to greet me.

"Imperial Physician Yang, Wan'er...she is sick again." Madam Li looked anxious.

Sick? Didn't she just get better? I was shocked and quickly followed her into the house.

However, when I entered the room and saw Li Wan'er lying on the bed, I was completely stunned.

Li Wan'er was not unconscious, nor was she lying in bed in pain.

Instead, she was sitting on the edge of the bed, her face rosy, holding a piece of cake in her hand, eating it with great pleasure.

"Ms. Li?" I looked at her blankly.

When she saw me, she immediately put down the cake in her hand, turned around and smiled sweetly at me: "Imperial Physician Yang, you are here!"

I:"……"

Madam Li hurriedly explained, "Wan'er is awake, but she's still a little dazed, sometimes lucid and sometimes confused. I'm really worried about her health."

I couldn't help but complain in my mind: How can this be called a trance? This is clearly just because he's enjoying the meal too much.

But facing Mrs. Li's anxious attitude, I didn't know what to say.

He could only walk over and take Li Wan'er's pulse again.

The pulse is fine, no major problem.

It seems that her condition is indeed improving, but her mental state may be fluctuating.

"Mrs. Li, Miss Li's condition has improved, but her body is still weak. She needs to continue taking medicine and rest. She must not overwork herself." I explained patiently.

Madam Li nodded repeatedly: "Okay, Imperial Physician Yang, thank you very much."

I was about to pack up and leave when I suddenly felt a cold gaze behind me.

When I turned around, it was indeed the old lady.

She was still standing in the corner of the room, her eyes cold, as if she was secretly observing my every move.

What the hell is this old lady doing?

When I left Li's house, my mind was still full of questions.

Although Li Wan'er's condition has improved, the atmosphere in the mansion is becoming more and more weird, and the old nanny seems to be planning something secretly.

And I still have to continue to play my dual roles of "doctor + detective" in this "palace suspense drama".

Alas, I really just want to be a good doctor!