Travels of a Female Physician in the Ming Dynasty

After returning to the clinic, I felt relieved.

Dealing with "ghosts" and "women in white" for several consecutive days, plus the things happening at the Li Mansion, made my head almost explode.

Isn't my main mission in coming here to cure diseases and save lives?

How does it make it seem like I have to be a part-time detective, a part-time psychologist, and even a part-time exorcist?

Before I could fully digest all this mess, Xiao Li knocked on the door again cautiously: "Miss, the maid from the Li Mansion sent some snacks over and asked you to pick them up..."

As soon as I heard the word "Mammy", my head started to hurt.

Why does this old nanny in the Li Mansion feel like she's more haunting than a ghost?

"Snacks? Let me get them?" I frowned, and immediately felt a little suspicious.

What's Mammy up to again? Is there some hidden secret in the snack?

Or did she deliberately want me to go to the Li Mansion and continue to be involved in Li Wan'er's affairs?

But no matter what, I still had to get some snacks. So I sighed and rolled up my sleeves: "Let's go get some snacks."

When I arrived at the Li Mansion, as soon as I entered the door, I saw the old nanny standing by with her signature sneer on her face.

Her smile always gives me a chill down my spine.

"Imperial Physician Yang, you are here." Her voice was still so gloomy, as if every word carried a chill.

I nodded, trying to keep my expression as natural as possible. "Mammy, you brought some snacks over. What's going on?"

The old nanny's eyes flashed, and her voice remained cold: "It's nothing serious, I just want to ask Imperial Physician Yang to take another look at Miss Li's condition."

I rolled my eyes internally: "Is this okay?" They were clearly trying to drag me back into that mystery.

But since they said so, I can't refuse.

So I followed her to Li Wan'er's room again.

Li Wan'er was still lying in bed, her face pale, looking even weaker than in the past few days.

Her eyes were a little blurry, and she seemed to be in a state of half-sleep and half-wakefulness.

I sat down by her bed and felt her pulse. It was still unstable, but overall, it was slightly better than before.

It seems that my tranquilizer did work, but her mental state still hasn't fully recovered.

"Ms. Li, are you still having nightmares recently?" I asked tentatively.

Li Wan'er nodded slightly, her voice weak, "It's the same dream... I always dream of walking in a dark place, surrounded by many unclear figures... They are all talking, but I can't hear what they are saying."

I frowned, feeling confused.

Why does this dream sound so strange? Could it be a simple mental issue? Or is it...

Just as I was thinking about this, the old nanny suddenly said coldly, "Imperial Physician Yang, do you have any way to make the young lady stop having these nightmares completely?"

I looked up at her expressionless face, and always felt that there was something else behind her words.

This nanny seems too anxious? What is she anxious about?

"Most dreams are caused by both mental and physical fatigue. I can continue to prescribe some nourishing medicines for Miss Li, but the key is to let her have a good rest." I tried to explain in a professional tone.

The old nanny nodded, but her expression remained cold: "Then I'll have to trouble Imperial Physician Yang."

After leaving the Li Mansion, I kept replaying the old nanny's reaction in my mind.

She seemed too nervous about Li Wan'er's situation, and that nervousness was not just out of concern, but more like she was trying to cover up something.

Could it be that Li Wan'er's illness has something to do with the old nanny?

Thinking of this, a bold guess suddenly popped up in my mind.

Could it be that the old lady is doing something behind the scenes?

But as soon as this thought came to mind, I couldn't help but laugh: Am I being overly sensitive because of recent events? Why does it feel like everyone has problems?

After returning to the clinic, I wanted to take a good rest, but not long after I sat down, Xiao Li suddenly ran in, his face full of excitement: "Girl, you have to go and see! There's a strange person outside looking for you!"

When I heard the word "strange person," all sorts of possibilities immediately popped up in my mind: Could it be a patient who had fallen ill? Or was there something strange going on in another noble's house?

With a lot of questions in my mind, I walked to the door of the clinic, and what I saw was someone I never expected - the second son of the Zhu family, Zhu Yuan.

This young man was dressed particularly neatly today, holding a large bag in his hand, and standing at the door with an embarrassed look on his face.

"Mr. Zhu?" I was a little surprised. "What are you doing...?"

Zhu Yuan scratched his head and gave an embarrassed smile, "Imperial Physician Yang, I'm really sorry. I'm not here to seek medical treatment this time... I'm here to repay you a favor."

"Repaying a favor?" I was confused.

Zhu Yuan cleared his throat and blushed a little: "Last time you helped our Zhu family solve the 'woman in white' issue, my father was very grateful and sent me to give you some gifts."

I couldn't help but laugh. "Master Zhu, are you sending me a banner? 'Imperial Physician Exorcist'? But that's not a ghost, it's just a piece of cloth."

Zhu Yuan's face turned even redder after I teased him like that, and he quickly waved his hands, "No, no, no, I know it wasn't a ghost! It's just that Dad insisted I come to express my gratitude, and he also said... he also said he would definitely come to see you next time if he has any problems..."

Huh?! You're still looking for me? Why does this sound like you're trying to acquire a new customer and then "buy again"?

I quickly waved my hand and said, "Mr. Zhu, please don't come here again! If you do, I'm afraid that piece of silk cloth in your house will become a spirit."

Zhu Yuan was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter: "Imperial Physician Yang, you are so funny! But next time if something really happens, I will still come. Don't worry, I won't let the cloth become a spirit."

After Zhu Yuan left, I opened the package he sent me and found that it contained a pile of exquisite cakes and several silk clothes that looked very valuable.

I looked at these things and couldn't help but smile: It seems that the "customers" in ancient times were quite honest and came to repay the favor so quickly.

But my mind soon returned to the affairs of the Li Mansion.

Li Wan'er's condition has been recurring, and it's not just a simple case of insomnia.

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

This time, I want to have a good chat with Li Wan'er and see if I can find more clues from her.

When I arrived at the Li Mansion, the old nanny still greeted me with a cold face.

She obviously didn't expect me to come back so soon, and there was a hint of imperceptible surprise in her eyes.

"Mammy, I want to talk to Miss Li alone." I went straight to the point.

The old nanny's expression stiffened for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure. "Imperial Physician Yang, Miss Li is weak now. I'm afraid she won't be able to talk for long."

My heart moved, and I felt that there was something wrong. "No need to talk for a long time, just a few questions."

The old lady hesitated for a moment, but finally gave way.

I walked into Li Wan'er's room and saw that she was still lying on the bed, her face pale, but her eyes were a little clearer than before.

"Imperial Physician Yang..." She smiled weakly, her voice soft.

I sat down beside the bed and asked softly, "Miss Li, are there any other special features in your recent dreams besides those unclear figures?"

Li Wan'er's eyes were a little confused, as if she was trying to recall something: "In my dreams... there was always a strong fragrance. It was a very familiar fragrance, but I can't remember where I had smelled it before."

Fragrance? I was suddenly alarmed. Could these dreams be related to the spices Mammy gave her?

"Ms. Li, do you usually light any incense in your room?" I continued to ask.

Li Wan'er nodded. "Mammy often gives me a kind of calming incense, saying it is good for me."

I suddenly had an idea in my mind. It seemed that this spice might be the culprit causing her abnormal dreams.

After leaving Li's house, I felt somewhat certain.

This old lady is probably using some kind of drug to control Li Wan'er's mental state, wanting to keep her in a weak state.

But what is her purpose in doing this?

Next, I decided to investigate the old lady’s background.

Since she is so concerned about Li Wan'er's condition, she must have some unspeakable secret.