Travels of a Female Physician in the Ming Dynasty

Ever since I left Li's house, I felt like I was walking on a path that was getting narrower and narrower. There was a confusing conspiracy ahead of me, and countless troubles behind me.

I really just want to be a doctor quietly, treat patients, and grow some herbs by the way. Isn’t that good enough?

But God obviously doesn't intend to leave me in peace.

The next morning, just as I was about to pick up my hot tea and enjoy a moment of leisure, the door of the clinic was pushed open with a bang.

Before I could react, a figure rushed in.

"Imperial Physician Yang, help!" A familiar voice sounded.

I looked up and almost dropped my teacup. Zhu Yuan?

Why has the second young master of the Zhu family been looking for me these past few days?

Is he having a drug addiction or something?

"Mr. Zhu, what's wrong with you?" I couldn't help but ask.

Zhu Yuan was panicking and panting as he said, "Doctor Yang, hurry up and follow me! My father is dying again!"

Again? Not working again?

I feel like my life these past two days has been like running a dungeon. How come Mr. Zhu's poison is like an indestructible cockroach?

Every time I thought I had it solved, it would come back the next day.

I quickly grabbed the medicine box and followed Zhu Yuan to the Zhu Mansion.

Along the way, Zhu Yuan stamped his feet anxiously in the carriage. I could only smile and comfort him: "Mr. Zhu, don't worry. I am familiar with your father's condition. I will definitely be able to cure it this time."

However, Zhu Yuan's expression became increasingly serious. He suddenly lowered his voice and muttered softly, "Imperial Physician Yang, actually...actually, the situation this time is a little different."

My heart skipped a beat. Different? What was different?

Could it be that Mr. Zhu was not poisoned this time, but... infected with some unknown strange disease from ancient times?

"What's going on?" I asked tentatively.

Zhu Yuan hesitated for a long time before finally speaking, "My father has been in better spirits since he woke up last time, but...but lately he's been saying that he saw some strange things, and he was so scared that he couldn't sleep all night."

I was stunned for a moment. No way? Why does this sound a bit like... an illusion?

"What did you see?" I asked quickly.

Zhu Yuan whispered, "My father said that he could see... a woman in white floating around in the yard in the middle of the night."

The woman in white? Floating around?

Is this script going to transform from an ancient palace suspense film into an ancient supernatural film?

When I arrived at the Zhu Mansion, I felt an unusual atmosphere as soon as I entered the door.

As expected, Mr. Zhu was lying on the bed with a look of fear on his face, his eyes wandering, as if he would jump out of bed at any time.

"Imperial Physician Yang, help! I... I can't take it anymore!" He shouted anxiously as soon as he saw me, as if I could help him drive away all the "monsters" in an instant.

I sat down beside the bed and took his pulse first. Although his pulse was a little weak, there was no sign of poisoning.

It seems that the toxins in his body have been almost eliminated, and the problem is not here.

"Mr. Zhu, have you been under too much mental stress recently?" I tried to persuade him using the comforting tactics of modern doctors.

Master Zhu was horrified. "No, no, no, Imperial Physician Yang, there really is a woman in white! I saw her floating around in the yard, and she was smiling at me..."

I couldn't help but roll my eyes in my heart. Uncle, you are obviously nervous and may be suffering from insomnia!

But I couldn't say that to his face, so I could only patiently advise him, "Master Zhu, you may have experienced hallucinations due to excessive mental stress caused by your previous illness. I'll prescribe a tranquilizer. Once you get some sleep, you should be fine."

Mr. Zhu obviously didn't believe me and still looked nervous: "Imperial Physician Yang, are you...are you really sure this isn't a ghost?"

I:"……"

Uncle, if it's really a ghost, what can a modern doctor like me do? I'm not a Taoist priest!

"Don't worry, Master Zhu, this is definitely not a ghost." I patiently comforted him, "Once you have a good sleep and feel refreshed, the woman in white will disappear."

Zhu Yuan also chimed in: "Yes, Dad, Imperial Physician Yang is an expert in our capital. If she says it's okay, then it must be okay."

Master Zhu then reluctantly nodded: "Okay, then... then I will listen to Imperial Physician Yang."

I prescribed a tranquilizer for Mr. Zhu and told him to take it on time and get a good rest.

Zhu Yuan walked me to the door, his face full of gratitude. "Imperial Physician Yang, thank you so much. My father has been suffering a lot these past few days."

I waved my hand: "It's okay, your father's condition has improved, and the next step is to recuperate his nerves."

Zhu Yuan nodded and was about to say something when suddenly a strange sound came from the backyard of the Zhu Mansion.

"Crash..."

Zhu Yuan and I turned around at the same time and saw a white shadow flash past in the backyard.

I blinked, wondering if I had seen it wrong. Zhu Yuan's face turned pale in an instant: "Imperial Physician Yang, you... you saw it just now, right?"

I was stunned for a moment and quickly shook my head: "No, I didn't see it, maybe the wind blew something."

Zhu Yuan's eyes were filled with fear: "But that was indeed a white shadow just now..."

My heart skipped a beat. Could it be that the woman in white that Mr. Zhu described was real?

I'm here to heal illnesses, not to catch ghosts! Besides, it's broad daylight now, even if there really are ghosts, they wouldn't dare to come out!

But in order to prevent Zhu Yuan from getting too nervous, I could only bite the bullet and comfort him: "Don't worry, it might be something in the yard that was blown by the wind. I suggest you send more servants to patrol around Master Zhu's room at night."

Zhu Yuan nodded, but it was obvious that he was already very scared.

When I got back to the clinic, I collapsed in the chair.

Is this how we can live?

First it was the old nanny from the Li Mansion, and now it’s the woman in white from the Zhu Mansion. Should I consider finding a Taoist priest to “exorcise” the evil spirits?

Just as I was thinking this, there was another knock on the door.

"Girl, there is a Taoist priest outside the door. He said he is here to see you." Xiao Li poked his head in, his face full of confusion.

I almost fell off my chair. "Taoist priest? Come to see me?"

No way, God, did you hear my inner complaints? I just wanted to find a Taoist priest, and you sent one to me?

"Please come in." I stood up quickly, my mind full of questions.

A moment later, a middle-aged Taoist priest in a Taoist robe walked into the clinic.

He looked like an immortal, holding a whisk in his hand, as if he could dance a ghost-chasing dance from an ancient TV drama at any time.

"Imperial Physician Yang, my name is Li Changsheng. I have long heard of your excellent medical skills, so I came to visit you today." He bowed slightly to me.

I was a little stunned. Why did this Taoist priest come to see me? I don't believe in Taoism.

"Master Li, what are you doing..." I asked tentatively.

Taoist Priest Li smiled faintly and said, "Don't be alarmed, Imperial Physician Yang. I'm not here for medical advice, but I heard that strange things have been happening in your mansion recently, so I came to see if you need any help from Taoist techniques."

I:"……"

No way? Even the Taoist priests knew about the "woman in white" in Zhu's mansion? This news spread too fast!

I quickly waved my hands and said, "Master, you misunderstood. In fact, the recent events are just some misunderstandings. There is no ghost story."

Taoist Priest Li nodded, but there was a hint of doubt in his eyes. "Imperial Physician Yang, don't take anything lightly. There are all kinds of strange things in this world. If there really is an unusual phenomenon, I am willing to help."

My heart was beating fast. Why did he say that in such a mysterious way?

But he remained calm on the surface: "Thank you for your kindness, Taoist priest. If I need anything, I will definitely ask for your help."

Taoist Priest Li nodded, seemed satisfied with my response, and then said goodbye and left.

After seeing the Taoist priest off, I sat in the clinic and fell into deep thought.

What's going on in the capital lately? Why does it feel like there's a weird atmosphere everywhere?

The old nanny in the Li Mansion, the woman in white in the Zhu Mansion, the Taoist priest who suddenly came to the door... It felt like everything was a clue, but there seemed to be no clue.

Are these things really related in some way?

I rubbed my temples and felt dizzy.

As a modern doctor who traveled through time, I only want to use my medical skills to help ancient patients. As for these messy "supernatural events", they are really beyond my professional scope!