The cruel little princess

When His Royal Highness Prince Jin arrived outside the tent, he overheard Doctor Xu and his servant discussing a matter of shared interests. An Er couldn't help but shed a tear of sympathy for Doctor Xu. "Why did you two have to discuss Miss Shen when there were so many other things to discuss? And yet you're so adoring of her." And he happened to be talking about this just as His Royal Highness Prince Jin was approaching. Don't you know that martial artists have exceptionally sharp hearing? Alas...

"Your Highness!" The two guards outside greeted the prince in a loud voice.

"I came here just to check on General Shen's injuries because I'm worried about him. You guys go about your business!" He waved his hand to signal the guards to leave him alone. The guards obeyed and stopped moving.

An Er opened the curtain and His Royal Highness Prince Jin walked into the tent.

"Your Highness, how are you?" Doctor Xu brought the little medicine boy to pay his respects to the prince.

"How is General Shen?" Prince Jin sat in the main seat consciously, exuding a majestic and domineering aura that looked down on the world.

"Your Highness, General Shen is recovering well, and his arm is gradually healing. His leg is still tied with a wooden plank, so I can't remove it to inspect it. I've already applied the medicine to treat the rest of his minor injuries. He's also taken the medicine Miss Shen ordered. I don't know how effective the one for treating intracranial congestion is, but the one for removing toxins is very effective. The toxins in General Shen's body have already been significantly alleviated. In my opinion, as long as General Shen continues to take this medicine, the toxins in his body will be completely eliminated within three days."

Before His Royal Highness Prince Jin could give any instructions, the curtain was lifted again, and Shen Youyou and her maid Chuntao came in.

Seeing His Royal Highness Prince Jin seated in the main seat, Shen Youyou's heart rippled. Her thoughts instantly flashed back to the moment he'd used his Qing Gong skills to bring her home. Her restless hands had unconsciously found their way to the Prince's strong waist... At that moment, Shen Youyou's gaze wandered, as if she couldn't meet his gaze. "Your Highness, are you well?" she swiftly and shyly bowed to His Royal Highness.

Prince Jin coughed softly, his face flushing as he recalled the time he'd carried her back and wiped her feet. "Um... no need to be polite," he said with a slight nod.

Shen Youyou walked to the bedside, her eyes set on Doctor Xu. She stepped forward and bowed, a greeting. Although no one had introduced them to each other yesterday, she knew several of the military doctors in the camp. This unfamiliar face could only be the Doctor Xu her father had mentioned.

Doctor Xu had originally thought Miss Shen would sleep until the next day before visiting her brother. He hadn't expected her to arrive just after he and the medicine boy had finished dinner. If he had known, he would have gone to wash up instead of examining the wound. Seeing Miss Shen approach, he quickly stood up and straightened his clothes, not knowing if he looked haggard or disheveled.

Shen Youyou saw the young man standing there, dressed in an indigo-colored robe, his hair tied up with a sky-blue headband and accessorized with a matching hairpin. His eyes were like torches, his nose was high, and the corners of his mouth held a faint smile. His well-proportioned face, while slightly haggard, didn't in the least betray his fine demeanor. Seeing him, one couldn't help but exclaim: What a stranger, as pure as jade! This young man is unparalleled in the world.

Doctor Xu returned the greeting, "Miss Shen, please take a seat." The little medicine boy brought a stool for Shen Youyou to sit on. "Is Miss Shen feeling better? If you're still feeling unwell, I can diagnose and treat you!" he asked with concern. After all, a doctor shouldn't treat himself!

"Thank you, Doctor Xu, for your concern. I am doing well. I came here to check on my elder brother." Shen Youyou replied with a smile.

As he spoke of this, Imperial Physician Xu became animated and eloquent. He first discussed the hideous wound on Shen Zijin's arm, describing the likely scene at the time in detail: "Lord Shen must have been caught in a fierce battle, with the enemy, armed with bows and arrows, mercilessly shooting at his arm. In that instant, blood splattered and excruciating pain washed over him, yet Lord Shen refused to flinch and bravely resisted..." Imperial Physician Xu's words moved everyone, as if he had witnessed it all firsthand.

Doctor Xu then discussed the miraculous Black Jade Ointment that had been applied to his legs, his eyes gleaming with admiration. "This Black Jade Ointment developed by Miss Shen is truly a rare and miraculous medicine! Although Miss Shen said at the time that the ointment's effectiveness hadn't met her expectations, it still possesses miraculous properties. It can heal bones and tendons, allowing damaged bones to recover quickly. I personally witnessed Lord Shen's injuries improve significantly in a short period of time. It was truly astonishing!"

He then recalled the various bitter and difficult-to-describe traditional Chinese medicines he had prescribed for other patients with similar conditions, detailing each herb's properties and efficacy like the back of his hand. "Ginseng replenishes Qi, angelica nourishes the blood, and coptis root purges heat... Although these herbs taste bitter, they are all excellent remedies for healing. This is the prescription I've written for General Shen. Miss Shen, could you please review it for me, Xu, and see if there's a more suitable one?"

Furthermore, Doctor Xu even described every wound, big and small, across Shen Zijin's body, meticulously and meticulously, leaving nothing out. From a scratch on his forehead to a tiny scar on his fingertip, he pinpointed the location and explained in detail the cause and treatment of each wound. His professionalism and dedication were truly awe-inspiring.

Finally, Dr. Xu asked Shen Youyou many questions about medicine, demonstrating his thirst for knowledge and his unwavering pursuit of medical improvement. His humble attitude conveyed his love and reverence for the medical profession.

Looking at Doctor Xu, who showed such respect for Shen Zijin, Shen Youyou couldn't help but feel moved. She understood that it was thanks to these dedicated doctors that people's health and safety were guaranteed. Doctor Xu, a leader among them, exemplified the meaning of a doctor's compassion through his actions.

Doctor Xu's passion for medicine runs deep, and he possesses unique perspectives and understandings on many subjects. Meanwhile, Shen Youyou possesses a vast array of professional knowledge and practical experience drawn from modern society. The resulting exchange between the two was like a collision of fire, sparking brilliant sparks! New and old knowledge collided fiercely in this moment, igniting a dazzling brilliance! Both were deeply inspired and enriched by each other's conversation, leaving them immensely benefited and fruitful.

Meanwhile, His Royal Highness Prince Jin, seated in the main seat, suddenly felt incredibly annoyed as he watched the two chatting and laughing calmly. He could have just mentioned Shen Zijin's injury, but instead had to go on about all that useless, irrelevant stuff? He couldn't even take the time to check on Shen Zijin's injuries!

His Royal Highness Prince Jin knew nothing about medicine, so he couldn't get a word in. He could only sit there bored and wait for the two of them to finish their chat before taking over.

"Well, Your Highness, didn't you come here to check on General Shen because you were worried about his injury? How about asking Miss Shen to explain it for Your Highness?" An Er stepped forward and delivered the message.

"Then I'll have to trouble Miss Shen." His Royal Highness Prince Jin sat up straight and pretended to listen attentively.

Shen Youyou: ...

It seemed that she and Doctor Xu had just been discussing this heatedly, and this distinguished prince had been lost in thought and hadn't heard a word! Although she felt like rolling her eyes at the prince, her modern upbringing stopped her.

"Your Highness, just as I said to Doctor Xu just now, if nothing unexpected happens, the toxins in my brother's body can be eliminated in three days, the wound on his arm can be healed in ten days, and he can wield a sword in half a month. As for the wound on his leg, it will take a little longer, but I am very confident in the Black Jade Intermittent Ointment I developed. It will take about a month to recover, and normal walking will not be a problem! He can recover to his pre-injury state in one and a half months!" When talking about what she is good at, her eyes lit up, and she spoke eloquently with great self-confidence.

Upon hearing this, not only was Prince Jin stunned, but even Imperial Physician Xu was dumbfounded. He knew this ointment would be more effective than the ointments currently in the palace, but he had no idea it would be so miraculous! A normal person would take a hundred days to heal a broken bone, and even martial artists with a slightly better foundation would still need at least eighty or ninety days. But who would have thought that after using this ointment, recovery would only take a month?! This was too miraculous, truly unbelievable!

"Are you serious?!" His Royal Highness Prince Jin suddenly stood up, "Is this Black Jade Ointment really so effective?!" His tightly pursed lips opened and closed, "If it is true, then it is truly a blessing for our Jinlong Kingdom! Do you know how many lives this Black Jade Ointment can save?!" He kept pacing, and it only took a few breaths of time for him to go from the initial extreme ecstasy to calmness as before.

"Are you willing to present this ointment to the court? Or would you like to ask for money directly? Or would you like me to negotiate cooperation with you on behalf of the royal family?" His Royal Highness Prince Jin didn't even want to call himself "this king" when talking to Shen Youyou, and directly referred to himself as "I". This also meant that he put himself on the same level as Shen Youyou in discussing this matter, so that she would not have to worry about her status.

"Your Highness, Prince Jin, what are you talking about? If this is something that benefits the country, how could I keep it to myself? My father and my elder brother are both military men. We know the hardships and dangers of being a soldier, so how could we deliberately make things difficult for you? I am willing to give you the ointment and offer it to Your Majesty free of charge!" Shen Youyou knew that even the most outstanding tree in the forest will be blown away by the wind. In modern times, equality and freedom are emphasized, but in this era, the whole world belongs to the emperor. It is taken for granted that all the best belong to the emperor. Therefore, to live a good life in ancient times, the emperor's support was indispensable! When it was time to make your presence felt, you had to make it so, and when was the time to give? Why not wait for such a good opportunity?!