Travels of a Female Physician in the Ming Dynasty

Ever since Zhu Yuan lost the "medical skills competition", he was not discouraged, but became more and more courageous, and came to me every day to "ask for advice".

Although he said he was asking for advice, I actually suspected that deep down he was still calculating how to get close to Gu Qingge.

Early that morning, I had just gotten up and hadn't had time to take a sip of tea when Xiao Cui rushed in, shouting in a panic, "Miss, Master Zhu is here again!"

I sighed helplessly, "Why is he here again? Didn't he say he would be in seclusion this week?"

"He said it was an emergency and he had to see you." Xiao Cui suppressed her laughter and added softly, "He also said it must be a big deal."

"Emergency?" I frowned, wondering what this guy was up to again.

Anyway, after he participated in the medical skills competition last time, he was indeed honest for a few days and didn't make any more trouble. Could it be that he encountered something real?

I quickly asked Xiao Cui to bring him in, but as soon as Zhu Yuan entered the room, he approached me with a mysterious look on his face.

"Miss Yang, this is a really big deal!" He lowered his voice and looked serious.

I looked at him warily. "What's the big deal? Are you planning another competition?"

Zhu Yuan shook his head and mysteriously pulled out a piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to me: "Look at this!"

I took the paper, took a closer look, and almost burst out laughing - it was actually a list with several girls' names written on it, with comments next to them such as "smart and clever", "gentle and virtuous", and "kind and considerate".

"What is this?" I asked, my face full of confusion. "Are you organizing some kind of blind date convention?"

Zhu Yuan nodded seriously, "That's right! I heard that Miss Gu has been indifferent to me recently because her parents want to find her a more suitable marriage. I can't just sit there and wait for death, I have to act quickly."

I was so amused I couldn't help but laugh. "So you're planning on organizing a blind date convention? Are you trying to find a backup for yourself?"

Zhu Yuan slapped his thigh and said, "Miss Yang, you are so smart! I just want to find a few more candidates, so that I won't be too lonely if Miss Gu doesn't work out."

I pinched my brows and sighed helplessly, "Zhu Yuan, are you serious? Didn't you say you wanted to focus on pursuing Gu Qingge? Why are you looking for someone else in the blink of an eye?"

Zhu Yuan waved his hands hurriedly: "No, I still like Miss Gu the most! This is a second-best alternative!"

"Listen, this isn't a backup plan, this is a back-up plan." I interrupted him ruthlessly, "Do you know what loyalty means? If Gu Qingge knew you were pursuing her while looking for someone else, she would kick you out!"

Zhu Yuan was stunned for a moment, as if he had never expected such a consequence: "Will she be so angry?"

"Nonsense!" I rolled my eyes. "Do you think girls are that easy to please? Your half-hearted attitude shows you're not trustworthy at all!"

Zhu Yuan scratched his head, a look of annoyance on his face: "Then... then what should I do? I really like Miss Gu..."

I sighed and thought to myself that this guy is really a novice in love.

So I kindly reminded her, "If you want to pursue her, you have to be sincere. Don't think of yourself as a backup. Focus on treating her well. There might still be a chance."

Zhu Yuan nodded thoughtfully, and suddenly his eyes lit up: "Miss Yang, then give me some ideas! You have a good brain, you will definitely be able to come up with a solution!"

"Me?!" I pointed at myself, almost frightened by his words, "You want me to help you pursue Gu Qingge? I'm a doctor, not a matchmaker!"

Zhu Yuan smiled roguishly and said, "Don't medicine and love have something in common? Please help me think of a prescription to cure my 'deep love sickness' problem."

I was completely speechless: "You have a typical case of 'you deserve it' disease, there is no cure."

Although I kept emphasizing that I was a doctor, not a matchmaker, Zhu Yuan obviously had no intention of letting me go.

In the next few days, he stayed at my place every day and told me about his "great plan to pursue Gu Qingge", and my task seemed to be to pour a bucket of cold water on him every time he came up with a bad idea.

"Miss Yang, do you think I should give Miss Gu a horse? Doesn't she like riding horses?"

"No. Gu Qingge likes riding horses, but she doesn't like the horse you gave her. You're just trying to please someone but end up annoying them."

"Then I'll give her a box of rouge?"

"You wish! Gu Qingge is someone who hates those fancy things the most."

"Then I give her a book?"

"Are you sure she'll appreciate the book you gave her? She already knows the Analects or Mencius by heart."

Zhu Yuan was always disappointed by my words, but he never gave up and kept going further and further down the path of "giving gifts". Until one day, he suddenly ran up to me and said, "Miss Yang, I've made up my mind this time! I want to give her something special!"

I was a little curious: "Oh? What is it?"

Zhu Yuan blinked and said mysteriously, "I decided to give her a homemade medicinal soup!"

I almost laughed myself to death. "You? Medicinal food? Are you sure you won't give her diarrhea?"

Zhu Yuan waved his hand confidently: "Don't worry, I've done my homework this time. I consulted several experienced doctors and also referred to the pharmacology knowledge you taught me before. I will definitely not make any mistakes!"

I raised an eyebrow and asked, "What's so special about the medicinal food you make?"

Zhu Yuan said proudly, "This is a good thing for conditioning the body! Miss Gu has been busy practicing medicine recently, and I heard she's a little tired. This soup can help her maintain her health and also beautify her skin!"

I stared at him for a long moment, feeling a little skeptical. "Are you sure you won't make things worse?"

Zhu Yuan patted his chest and assured: "Absolutely not! I prepared this carefully!"

Seeing how confident he was, I was too lazy to pour cold water on him. Anyway, no matter how much he struggled, it wouldn't cause any big trouble.

At worst, Gu Qingge could just drink the soup and then scold him.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Yuan’s “medicinal diet plan” was actually successful.

A few days later, I was reading in the house when I suddenly heard hurried footsteps outside.

When I looked up, it was Zhu Yuan running in with an excited look on his face.

"Miss Yang! Something terrible has happened!" Zhu Yuan said breathlessly, but with an unconcealable smile on his face.

"What's wrong?" I asked confusedly, "Are you happy or nervous?"

Zhu Yuan waved his hands excitedly: "Miss Gu drank the medicinal food I gave her and actually praised me!"

I was stunned for a moment: "She praised you? No way? Gu Qingge would praise you?"

Zhu Yuan looked very proud: "Yes! She said that the gift I gave her this time was very much to her liking, and she also said that I finally did something reliable!"

I suddenly started to doubt my life: "Did she really say that?"

Zhu Yuan nodded vigorously: "Really! She also said that I can make more medicinal food for her in the future!"

I almost fell off my chair. What happened?

Gu Qingge actually praised Zhu Yuan and asked him to continue sending gifts?

Looking at Zhu Yuan's smug look, I suddenly realized that when it comes to love, there really are no rules to follow.

Who would have thought that a man like Zhu Yuan with a "strange brain circuit" could actually make Gu Qingge look at him differently with just a bowl of medicinal food?

"Miss Yang, what do you think I should do next?" Zhu Yuan looked at me expectantly, obviously considering me as his "military advisor" on his emotional journey.

I rubbed my temples and sighed helplessly: "Just continue at your own pace. I don't understand it anyway."

Zhu Yuan smiled brightly: "Then I will continue to send her medicinal food! This time I will definitely win her heart!"

Looking at his confident look, I couldn't help laughing.

Perhaps, Zhu Yuan's silly sincerity is the most touching.

A few days later, Zhu Yuan came to see me again, still with an excited smile on his face.

"Miss Yang, this time I decided to upgrade the medicinal food and make something more complicated!"

"No!" I stopped him immediately. "Don't push your luck. Gu Qingge is just giving you face. If you do something weird again, she will definitely be scared away."

Zhu Yuan scratched his head: "Then...what should I do?"

I looked at him helplessly: "You have already succeeded this time, so don't try any more tricks. I will continue to give you those simple medicinal meals honestly. It's good that Gu Qingge accepts you. Don't take any more risks."

Zhu Yuan nodded thoughtfully: "You're right, I can't be too impatient."

Seeing that he was finally a little sober, I felt a little relieved.

Although this guy often has brain short circuits, fortunately this time he finally listened to my advice and stopped causing trouble.

As the days passed, Zhu Yuan still came to me from time to time to "ask for advice on relationship problems", and I gradually got used to his "invincible cockroach" spirit.

Although he still makes jokes occasionally, it has to be said that his sincerity and persistence seem to be slowly touching Gu Qingge.

Sometimes, I even think: Maybe, love is something that cannot be solved by intelligence or talent.

Zhu Yuan's stupidity, his clumsiness, and his persistence have become his greatest advantages.

As for me, I am just a doctor, responsible for curing diseases and saving lives. As for emotional issues, I don’t want to be a "military advisor" anymore.