Golden Branch

Lou Yu is dark inside and seems like a pervert, but his abilities are really strong.

After a few instructions, the results came out soon.

Yang Shou and Prince Rui's Mansion were "mantis stalking the cicada", and Lou Yu followed behind and took advantage of the opportunity perfectly.

At the critical moment, Lou Yu's men took the lead, found Li Mingtang, and took him under control.

By the time people from Prince Rui's Palace arrived, the Taoist temple where Li Mingtang had stayed was already deserted.

"Where are they? Where is Doctor Li? I've already contacted Doctor Li according to the method Asu told me, and Doctor Li has agreed to wait for me. This, this—"

Yang Shou came in person on horseback.

He traveled day and night, covered in dust and looking exhausted, but was surprised to find that he seemed to be late.

"Sir, I asked the Taoist temple's abbot, and he said that someone took Divine Doctor Li away this morning!"

"Who is it? Who is it?" How dare they snatch people from Prince Rui's Mansion?

Oh no, that’s not the point. The point is, why did those people take Doctor Li away?

Did they already know about Dr. Li’s abilities? Did they come here because of his fame? Or were they old acquaintances and enemies?

Or maybe the news that Prince Rui's Mansion was looking for Dr. Li was leaked, and someone else took away the credit that should have belonged to Prince Rui's Mansion?

That shouldn't be the case. Doctor Li's affairs are top secret in Prince Rui's Mansion.

Not to mention outsiders, he even hid it from his partner, Yang Shou.

How could others know about it? And how could they get it before them?

Yang Shou's mind was in a mess, with all kinds of speculations intertwined.

But these are not important. The important thing is to find Doctor Li as soon as possible. Even if we have to snatch him away, we must get him back!

"Call the abbot here. This prince wants to interrogate him personally!"

Yang Shou gritted his teeth, his eyes bloodshot.

There was murderous intent in his words. If normal questioning did not yield any results, he would not mind using torture!

Although Yang Shou usually behaves like a playboy, in fact, as a member of the royal family, he is also an absolute superior in his bones.

In the eyes of those in power, all living beings are ants.

"Also, assign some people to search everywhere. Even if you can't find the person, you must find some clues."

"Yes!"

The guards of Prince Rui's Palace responded quickly and went about their business.

The entire Taoist temple was almost turned upside down, and several female Taoist priests, including the temple master, were captured and tortured.

"I don't know. I really don't know who took Fellow Daoist Li away!"

"However, he should be from the capital, and seems to be a doctor!"

"I heard them discussing something about suturing, and they even mentioned two or three medicinal names!"

The female abbot was beaten to pieces, and she replied with difficulty, covered in blood.

She was really wronged. She just accepted a wandering nun who came to stay out of convention, but she didn't expect that she would attract such an evil spirit.

No delusion!

In such a peaceful and prosperous era, there are such arrogant people in a place only two or three hundred miles away from the capital.

They are so presumptuous, either they are extremely vicious or they are powerful.

But no matter whether they were evil or noble, they were not people that a mere Taoist priest like her could offend.

The female abbot told absolutely everything she knew, even the few words she overheard.

"Doctor?"

Not someone seeking medical treatment or someone who is trying to steal the money, but a colleague of Doctor Li?

The conspiracy theory that Yang Shou had just come up with was instantly shattered.

His tense nerves relaxed a little.

I hope he is not the noble person who steals the credit!

A mere doctor is nothing to worry about.

"Search! Follow the clues provided by the temple master and keep searching!"

"We must find the miracle doctor as soon as possible. I will personally escort her back to the capital."

Yang Shou gripped the whip tightly and said with determination.

……

On the official road dozens of miles away, a luxurious two-horse carriage was moving steadily.

Li Mingtang was sitting in the carriage, with a small table in front of him, on which was placed a row of metallic utensils.

"These are forceps, used to assist women in childbirth."

"This is a suture needle and catgut for suturing!"

"...and anti-inflammatory drugs, which reduce fever and inflammation, and are very effective!"

Wang Mian appeared in person, bringing a bunch of medical equipment developed by himself and the medical doctors of the academy, to greet Li Mingtang.

Li Mingtang looked to be in his twenties. His appearance was not stunning, but he was beautiful nonetheless.

Her hair was thick and black, tied into a bun, and she wore a yellow crown, which was commonly used by female Taoist priests at that time.

She has an oval face, almond eyes, rosy cheeks, and a slightly hump-shaped nose. Her facial features are not perfect, but they look very harmonious.

She also has a unique temperament, calm and natural.

She has the detachment and otherworldliness of a hermit, yet seems to be tainted by the mundane world.

She is like an immortal who has experienced worldly life. She does not avoid the world, but hides in the city.

Wang Mian looked at Li Mingtang, the legendary miracle doctor, without leaving any trace.

She is a female Taoist priest, and in this era, female Taoist priests, or even female nuns, do not have a very good reputation.

Many Taoist temples and nunneries harbor filth and are like secret prostitution.

However, this was definitely not the case with Li Mingtang in front of him.

Wang Mian vaguely saw golden light on her.

That is the nobility of God and the power of merit.

She is not a fake Taoist priest who sells dog meat under the guise of selling mutton, but a real Taoist priest who saves the world and has compassion for all living beings.

"The pervert must have figured this out, so he specifically asked me to bring medical equipment to 'pick him up'."

Wang Mian pondered secretly.

She knew that Lou Yu was showing respect to this miraculous doctor and was also trying to please him.

As a doctor, Li Mingtang is quite crazy. She is a highly professional medical fanatic.

Money and fame may not be very attractive to her.

However, novel medical methods and sophisticated medical equipment can definitely attract her.

What Lou Yu wants is to ask the miracle doctor to save his life, and he must make the miracle doctor willing to do so.

Therefore, he cannot take things by force, coercion or inducement.

Otherwise, once the miracle doctor gains power, Lou Yu, Wang Heng and others will suffer revenge from him.

It is definitely not a wise move to offend a highly skilled doctor.

If this miracle doctor made great contributions, he would bring trouble to himself!

Lou Yu and Wang Heng are both smart people and would never do such a stupid thing.

Lou Yu couldn't be humble and begged desperately.

It is better to let the "disciple of the god" come forward and use creative ideas related to medical skills to attract or even conquer the doctor.

Lou Yu’s plan was indeed effective. As soon as Wang Mian showed up and showed off his “magic skills” such as cesarean section and suturing, Li Mingtang was instantly attracted.

Later, Wang Mian further stated that in the capital, there was the Lishan Academy founded by Princess Langya, and there was also a special medical school.

The medical school not only teaches traditional medical skills but also encourages innovation.

"The medical school has dedicated laboratories, which are provided free of charge to teachers and students, allowing them to maximize their potential, invent new medical techniques, and improve new prescriptions."

"Cesarean sections and forceps deliveries are the collective wisdom of our original medical school faculty and students."

"Unfortunately, research on the ancient formula of Ma Fei San has reached a bottleneck. If the authentic Ma Fei San could be restored, whether it's a cesarean section or suturing, it would minimize the pain of both the mother and the patient."

In the slightly shaking carriage, Wang Mian not only demonstrated his own strength, but also revealed some of his weaknesses.

Li Mingtang smiled, "I have Ma Fei San!"

She was successfully rehabilitated and has been put into service several times.

"Really? That's great!"

Wang Mian appropriately displayed surprise. She was very direct: "Immortal Li, how about we make a deal?"

"I'll teach you the blood transfusion method, and you'll sell the finished product of Ma Fei San to our medical school?"

Wang Mian definitely showed his sincerity.

She just wants the finished product, not a detailed prescription.

"Exchange blood?"

Wang Mian's words really piqued Li Mingtang's interest again.

"It can also be called a blood transfusion. When a patient is suffering from a lack of blood due to various reasons and is in critical condition, they can be given a blood transfusion."

Wang Mian has really done a lot over the years.

Maybe they haven't developed any earth-shattering hot weapons, but they have quietly invented and replicated time-travel artifacts.

In fact, blood transfusion was very difficult to succeed in ancient times.

However, with an imaginary dynasty, superb craftsmen, and some substitutes, Wang Mian really managed to do it.

Wang Mian: ...Could it be the halo of Ajiu and the little pervert?

Wang Mian has a clear understanding of herself and does not think of herself as the heroine.

If there is a miracle, she would be more inclined to believe that it is the protagonist she has identified who is flapping his wings.

Moreover, the reason is not important. What is important is that Wang Mian really replicated more "black technology" in ancient times step by step.

"Life for life?" Li Mingtang is a doctor and a Taoist priest, but he is not superstitious.

However, from a purely medical point of view, if a person donates his blood to someone else, the other person will be saved, but the person who loses the blood will be in danger, right?

"It's not a life-saving measure; it's just taking a tiny amount of blood. As long as the blood types match, we can use multiple transfusions!"

Wang Mian continued to popularize science.

"Blood type? Type of blood?"

"That's right! People come in all shapes and sizes, male and female, young and old, and their blood types come in many different types, like A, B, C, and D. Only when the types match can blood be transfused to each other!"

"...There are different types of blood, A, B, C, and D? How do we tell them apart?"

"You can do a blood test! We have the relevant equipment in our medical school. I can show you!"

"Okay! After hearing what Madam said, I'm eager to visit your medical school!"

Li Mingtang was completely hooked.

She was very curious about the medical school and the various medical methods Wang Mian mentioned.

However, Li Mingtang is not only a medical geek, she is also very smart: "Mrs. Wang has come a hundred miles to see me, it must be more than just to learn medical skills."

"Master Li is truly wise. To be honest, an elder in my family suffers from a heart disease. I've heard Master Li is a highly skilled doctor, especially in treating heart diseases, so I'd like to ask for your help!"

As they were talking, the carriage had already entered the Gyeonggi region.

While taking a break at the roadside inn, some gossip in the capital spread quickly.

Li Mingtang heard the jokes about jealousy, and what was even more coincidental was that the person involved in the incident was sitting across from him.

Li Mingtang didn't rush to respond to Wang Mian's request. Instead, with a smile in his eyes, he asked curiously, "Madam Wang, is this rumor true?"

Wang Mian: ...a large-scale social death scene.

However, they did it, and the fact that the rumor spread so widely and so quickly was also their own doing.

Pulling the corner of his mouth, Wang Mian said calmly, without showing any embarrassment: "It's true!"

Li Mingtang's eyes lit up. Oh no, she hadn't realized that this noble lady was actually a person of character, quite to her liking!