Golden Branch

Li Mingtang was a medical enthusiast and was devoted to medical research.

In the past, although she had talent and certain research conditions, she was just a female priest and could not compare with the real powerful people.

After arriving at Mount Li, Li Mingtang finally witnessed the power of power.

There are all kinds of precious medicinal materials from all over the world, from heaven to earth.

The idea that originally existed only in her mind was actually realized through the collision of inspiration with Wang Mian, teachers and students of the medical school, and the hand-made work of the construction supervisor and craftsmen of the School of Engineering.

There are also plenty of patients and death row prisoners willing to participate in drug experiments... As a Taoist, Li Mingtang does have the compassion to save all living beings, but he will not stick to this rigidly.

She respects life and knows how to adapt.

Princess Langya's medical school and Wang Mian's philosophy are inexplicably in line with Li Mingtang's.

Li Mingtang has been traveling around the world for many years, but he finally feels a sense of belonging in this unfamiliar Lishan Academy.

It seemed as if she belonged here.

It also seemed as if she could fully tap her potential and display her talents here.

As for the neighbor he met by chance one year, the so-called "half-disciple", Li Mingtang directly threw him out of the window.

Even when he occasionally has some free time, Li Mingtang would be busy with "dual cultivation" instead of thinking about one of the countless people he has helped.

……

Snapped!

A teacup was smashed hard to the ground.

"Where's he? Where's Doctor Li?"

"How could such a big person disappear without a sound?"

Oh no, that's not right!

Not alone.

Yang Shou was quite exasperated. He paced around the room like an angry trapped beast.

In the midst of anger, he still managed to retain a trace of rationality——

He remembered Asu saying that although Doctor Li was a monk, he would never put himself in a difficult position.

She was not wandering around alone. She was accompanied by one or two medicine boys, two or three guards, and five or six followers.

There were at least ten people in the team.

With so many people, they would be very obvious targets.

In that Taoist temple, Doctor Li and his group left many traces.

The abbot of the Taoist temple also confessed a lot of information, some true and some false.

Following these instructions, Yang Shou deployed almost all of the 600 guards of Prince Rui's Palace, not missing any clues and not missing any direction.

Yang Shou even mobilized the local county government offices to cooperate with Prince Rui's Palace to find the person.

Thousands of people searched in many ways for seven or eight days, but they didn't find a single clue.

A group of nearly ten people seemed to have disappeared.

"...Wrong! I guessed wrong!"

"The person who came to see Divine Doctor Li wasn't a colleague at all, but a powerful person who had also heard of Divine Doctor Li's medical skills!"

"Who? Who is it? How could he have such a method?"

"Not only did they find out about Divine Doctor Li's abilities and intercept him before we did at the Rui Palace, but they were also able to cover up all the traces afterwards?"

Yang Shou thought desperately, his mind filled with all kinds of reliable and unreliable guesses.

The heart disease of Queen Li and the Crown Prince is the most concerned issue in the entire capital.

There are countless powerful people who want to gain credit for recommending someone.

Among them, there are families that have lost power like the Rui Wang Mansion, there are also new nobles who are rising strongly, and there are old nobles who are still in power... There are too many people who can be suspected.

Among these suspected targets, there are several families who are capable of intercepting Prince Rui's palace and doing it without leaving any trace.

For example, several princesses such as Jincheng and Yiyang, or several princes.

For example, the maternal families or wives’ families of several princes.

Another example is the new young forces such as Xiao Wuzhi and Lou Yu.

"Xiao Antai, Lou Hanzhang, could it be you?"

It would be fine if it were someone else, but because of Zheng Shisan's relationship, Yang Shou had some relationship with Xiao and Lou.

To some extent, the three of them are "brothers-in-law".

Occasionally, when they have free time, the three brothers-in-law will get together to drink tea, have some wine, and chat about topics related to their wives.

In just over a year, the three people who were not very close originally became "brothers" who interacted frequently.

As their relationship became closer, Yang Shou began to understand the abilities and power of Lou Yu and Xiao Wuzhi.

And Zheng Shisan...if she noticed something unusual, she would betray them and tip off Wang Heng and Wang Mian...

"No! It's impossible!"

"Thirteenth Lady is so fragile, yet she still has deep feelings for me. She will never betray me."

"A married woman must obey her husband. She has married into the Rui Palace, and the honor and disgrace of the Rui Palace are inextricably linked to her."

"Thirteenth Lady's family is unreliable. She will understand that only the Rui Palace can be her support."

"She is so smart, how could she destroy her own life and dig her own grave?"

Zheng Shisan's appearance and temperament were too deceptive. Yang Shou firmly believed that Zheng Shisan was a dodder that depended on him for survival.

How could she, being weak and unable to take care of herself, rebel against her husband's family, on which she depended for survival?

Zheng Shisan: ...Haha, as long as you are happy!

Yang Shou has been away from the capital for half a month. Apart from an insignificant message he sent back seven or eight days ago, there has been no news about him.

No news is "good" news.

Zheng Shisan knew Yang Shou's personality and behavior well, and judging from the "no news" he had, he knew he had failed! Lou Langjun had succeeded!

OK!

So good!

An unreliable but ambitious husband should be stuck to the ground like mud.

As for the Rui Wang Mansion, don't even dream of regaining power.

Being an idle member of the royal family who needs external help is the most appropriate existence for Zheng Shisan.

In this way, Zheng Shisan can secure the position of the Crown Prince's Consort.

When a son is born and there is an heir to the palace, some people can just die!

Sitting in the shaking carriage, Zheng Shisan, with a timid face and a pitiful look on his face, had a calm madness in his eyes as he secretly planned.

"Xu~~"

With a long groan from the coachman, the carriage stopped steadily outside the gate of the princess's mansion.

Zheng Shisan stepped on a footstool, held the hand of a servant, and slowly got off the carriage.

When the doormen of the princess's mansion saw her, they all came forward to greet her, and a clever servant ran in quickly to pass on the message.

Zheng Shisan followed the winding corridor, passed through layers of courtyards, and arrived at the main courtyard.

In the courtyard, under the crabapple tree, Wang Heng and Wang Mian sat around a stone table.

"A Mian is back? Did she contact the miracle doctor?"

When he saw Wang Mian, Zheng Shisan's eyes lit up.

Although I had guessed the result long ago, I never saw the real person.

Wang Mian’s return is the absolute proof of the success of the matter.

"Yes! I was just talking about this with Ajiu, Shisan Niang, come and listen too!"

"That Divine Doctor Li is a wonderful person."

Although they had only been together for a short time, Wang Mian quickly became close friends due to their similar ideas.

When talking about Li Mingtang, Wang Mian's eyebrows beamed and he talked incessantly.

"Wonderful girl?"

A gleam flashed in Zheng Shisan's eyes, and he found a stone bench next to the stone table and sat down familiarly.

She had been worried before that Doctor Li and Asu had a "semi-teacher-student relationship", and even if Lord Lou got hold of the medicine first, he might favor the Prince Rui's Mansion because of Asu.

However, seeing Wang Mian like this, and seeing her excited expression when she mentioned Doctor Li, Zheng Shisan's worries disappeared instantly.

As expected of Amian, she is so awesome!

Even with a stranger, you can establish friendship in the shortest time.

Zheng Shisan suddenly had a premonition that, between Wang Mian and Asu, Doctor Li might prefer the former.

So, even better!

The last trace of hidden danger was eliminated by the capable Amian.

The Rui Palace no longer has any chance of winning!

"Yeah, Mingtang is free and easy, not an ordinary hermit. She is tainted by the world and does everything as she pleases."

"...She is independent, clear-headed, and not bound by worldly conventions, yet not too unruly."

"In addition to his superb medical skills, he is also proficient in calligraphy, painting, and prose. He is also a strong person in Taoism."

To use the words of later generations, Li Mingtang was definitely the most talented woman in medical skills, the most talented Taoist priest, and a doctor with profound Taoist skills.

Cross boundaries at will and be the king of all boundaries.

Zheng Shisan listened politely at first, but soon she became absorbed in the conversation, and admiration began to appear in her eyes.

What she admired was not only Li Mingtang's ability and character, but also her courage to challenge the secular world.

Li Mingtang is not simply bound by her gender. She lives a life that many women dare not even imagine.

Of course, Li Mingtang was able to act so freely because of his superb medical skills and extraordinary personal charm.

She is destined to be a unique existence.

"...That's great!" Zheng Shisan sighed softly.

She had already planned her life and she was not destined to become such a person.

She could only envy and admire silently.

Wang Heng didn't know Zheng Shisan's plan. She nodded and said, "Li Mingtang is indeed excellent! I plan to go to Mount Li tomorrow."

Wang Mian and Zheng Shisan were stunned at first: Ajiu (the princess) is still in mourning. She strictly follows the ancient rituals. In the past two years, she has never gone out and has stayed at home with her younger siblings to observe mourning.

Even the construction matters of Lishan Academy, Tangquan Villa, etc. were entrusted to Lou Yu, and even Wang Mian helped to look after them.

Now, why do you suddenly want to go to Mount Li?

Li Mingtang was indeed a wonderful man, and he could also be credited with saving Empress Li and the Crown Prince.

But, it’s not important enough for Wang Heng to make an exception.

Wang Heng saw that both her best friends, legitimate and illegitimate, looked puzzled and worried, so she said softly, "Grandma has been ill for several years. Despite careful care, her health has only grown weaker."

"Li Mingtang is a miracle doctor with superb medical skills. He also has some Taoist methods. Maybe he can cure my grandma's stubborn illness!"

She is a very cautious person, so how could she easily ruin her reputation as a filial daughter?

She went to Mount Li not for sightseeing, but to seek medical treatment for her seriously ill grandmother. This was absolutely filial piety.

Wang Mian & Zheng Shisan: ...Uh, I almost forgot that Ajiu (Princess) has a biological grandmother who is paralyzed in bed.

You can't blame them for being negligent. It's just that Old Lady Xie has been ill for too long and her presence is too low!

……

The next day, Wang Heng's four-wheeled carriage slowly drove out of the capital.

There were several carriages following behind. Madam Xie was lying in the second carriage, and the others were filled with the housekeepers, servants, etc.

The group headed towards Mount Li and headed straight for the medical school of the Mount Li Academy...