Golden Branch

I originally wanted to take a hot spring bath, but ended up having a fight with some scoundrel.

I originally thought I was eating the melon of the goddess next door, but unexpectedly, I became the "melon" myself.

One can imagine how depressed Wang Heng was.

Although she had successfully tested Lou Yu's bottom line again, Wang Heng still had a cold face, shook off Lou Yu, and returned to her own courtyard.

Lou Yu, however, was like a gentle and tolerant gentleman. He unconditionally indulged the little girl who had a bad temper.

He fell behind a pretty figure whooshing, escorting her all the way. He stopped only when he saw her enter the yard and be surrounded by a group of maids.

He did not enter the yard, but came outside the wall.

With a light tap of the toes, the slender body flew to the top of the wall.

He stood on the courtyard wall, looking down at the window of the main dormitory.

As the lights in the house came on, a silhouette was reflected in the window... until the lights went out and everything in the courtyard returned to peace.

Wang Heng fell asleep and the maids all left. Only two or three maids and strong women who were on night watch were still swaying in the light and shadow.

Lou Yu pinched his thumb hard, but without the White Jade Destruction Technique, there was a hollow space under his fingertips, which made him feel very uncomfortable.

However, Lou Yu still resisted the urge to climb over the wall.

The little girl has suffered too many shocks today. If he comes to visit her at night again, she will definitely be angry.

Oh, well, just bear with it for a while.

Lou Yu looked at the dormitory again, then turned around and jumped off the wall.

During the entire process, Lou Yu did not make any noise.

However, Wang Heng, who Lou Yu believed to be asleep, lay on the couch, but suddenly opened her eyes as if she had sensed something.

She sat up and looked out the window.

It was pitch black outside, with only a little dim moonlight, but it could not provide any illumination.

Wang Heng couldn't see the scenery outside the window, but she had a premonition -

Lou Yu, gone!

"Humph, you pervert! You little pervert!"

"He, he is so reckless!"

In the dark room, there were layers of curtains in front of the bed.

Wang Heng sat alone on the couch, cursing softly.

In my mind, I recalled that kiss again.

Well, okay, Wang Heng admitted that although she was scared, she didn't really hate it.

That "lecher" was Lou Yu, her childhood friend and the most important person in her life.

She likes him.

In the past, Wang Heng couldn't tell whether this love was a sibling relationship or a love between a man and a woman.

Today, she seemed to have some understanding, because she did not object to her brother's touch.

She would get angry and hit someone, not because of the kiss itself, but because of Lou Yu's sudden offense.

"Brother is still so overbearing, he doesn't even ask if others are willing or not!"

"Just come up and kiss, we're not husband and wife yet!"

Even though I have a marriage certificate, I am still unmarried and have no clear status. How can I do anything I want?

"Humph, he clearly doesn't respect me!"

Wang Heng gently touched her lips, saying this, but her heart was beating slightly.

There is also sweetness and fantasy that she herself is not aware of——

Brother’s lips are so soft too.

And there is the smell of my brother, the sharp smell of cedar.

It has the unique fragrance of wood and the coolness of broken snow and ice.

It was very clean and smelled good, which made her feel happy.

Wang Heng herself didn't even notice that the invisible barrier between her and Lou Yu was quietly disappearing.

……

In the following days, Mrs. Xie continued to receive treatment from Li Mingtang.

Acupuncture, herbal baths, and massage.

Madam Xie was taken care of very well, and Li Mingtang's medical skills were truly superb.

In less than half a month, Mrs. Xie's physical condition had greatly improved.

The dead look on her face slowly faded away.

Her cloudy old eyes began to shine again.

Mrs. Xie even had a delusion: Maybe, I can stand up!

Just like her Ah Lin, who was in a coma for so long, but eventually woke up, didn’t he?

He can still stand up and walk independently. If it weren't for the accident, A'lin might have recovered by now!

Unfortunately, the dead are gone.

Mrs. Xie experienced the pain of losing her son, but she did not despair completely.

Now, her illness began to improve, and Mrs. Xie was determined to die.

"I want to live, I want to stand up, I want to protect the Wang family for my son!"

With a strong will to survive, Mrs. Xie's treatment achieved miraculous results of "getting twice the result with half the effort".

After Li Mingtang finished his last course of acupuncture, he confidently told Wang Heng, "Princess, your madam's illness is under control."

"My conservative estimate is that she should have another three to five years to live!"

Wang Heng showed expressions of surprise and gratitude at the right time.

She thanked Li Mingtang repeatedly: "Thank you, miracle doctor, thank you!"

In addition to verbal thanks, Wang Heng also prepared a generous medical fee.

Real money and real silver were just the foundation. Wang Heng still remembered the fierce battle that she had witnessed one day, so she chose a villa from her own Tangquan Villa and gave it to Li Mingtang.

In addition, Wang Heng also said that as long as Li Mingtang was willing, she could build a Taoist temple specifically for him.

Li Mingtang accepted the gold, silver, hot springs, villas, Taoist temples and other things, but declined them.

Wang Heng could understand this.

It’s not that Li Mingtang doesn’t need it, but that she has the opportunity to get something better.

Don't forget that Lou Yu and Wang Heng intercepted the case from Prince Rui's Mansion in order to let Li Mingtang treat Queen Li's heart disease.

If Li Mingtang could successfully continue Empress Li's life, she would be the greatest contributor to the Yang royal family.

The saints and the princes will be rewarded.

Even Queen Li’s family would be very grateful and give a generous reward.

By then, Li Mingtang would be able to own a Taoist temple built by the royal family, and its status and influence would be comparable to the royal temple Ci'en Temple.

"It seems that Divine Doctor Li is quite confident in curing the Empress's illness."

Wang Heng is smart and can always see through the surface and see the truth.

She got a glimpse of Li Mingtang's confidence from his refusal.

Lou Yu nodded. "I've had people find more than a dozen patients with heart disease, and their conditions have all been effectively controlled!"

"Although I can't be cured, as long as I take the pills prepared by Li Mingtang, I can live like an ordinary person."

As long as you take the medicine regularly, as long as you don't engage in strenuous activities, and as long as you don't get too much stimulation, you will be safe.

This effect was the best for Empress Li, for whom even the imperial physicians were helpless.

Lou Yu has already started to organize the patients and related pulse records, as well as Li Mingtang's prescriptions, ready-made medicines, etc., and secretly handed them over to the Imperial Hospital for careful examination.

Once everything is confirmed, Lou Yu will recommend Li Mingtang to the crown prince.

He acts so cautiously and thoughtfully.

Instead of being like Yang Shou and Prince Rui's Mansion, once they found someone, they would send them directly to the palace.

Are you kidding? The Queen is such a noble person, we cannot afford to be negligent in the slightest.

There are people who test poison when eating, and there are naturally people who test medicine when treating illnesses.

Only after confirming again and again that there is no problem can the person be sent to Queen Li!

……

"Han Zhang is indeed prudent in his work."

The prince was holding a large stack of medical records, with several patients kneeling in front of him, trembling with fear.

He looked through it carefully and asked the patients questions from time to time.

Although several people were frightened by the royal majesty and their faces turned pale, the prince was gentle and put away the sharpness and oppression of a superior, so they gradually let down their guard.

He stumbled over his illness and his feelings during the treatment.

They also told me everything about the taste of the pills, the effects after taking them, etc.

Sufficient cases are enough to prove one fact:

Li Mingtang truly lived up to his reputation as a miracle doctor and was indeed very accomplished in treating heart diseases.

The prince was very satisfied.

He was born with a heart disease, but it was not very serious, so he was able to study and practice martial arts normally.

However, the eldest son of the general's mansion is different from the crown prince of the dynasty.

If Yang Chong was not a saint but just a general, the prince's illness would not be so serious.

But now, Yang Chong has succeeded to the throne and the prince has moved into the East Palace. Although he is good in every way and almost perfect, his congenital disease has become his biggest shortcoming.

It also became a cause for some princes to harbor fantasies and an excuse for some court officials to waver.

The prince was not afraid of these things. He was the eldest son and the eldest brother of all his younger siblings.

It is no exaggeration to say that in the Yang family, if Yang Chong is not there, he is the one in charge.

Even though he did not watch the princes grow up, he still fulfilled his responsibility to teach and discipline them.

In the eyes of his younger siblings, the prince has the dignity of an "eldest brother".

The Prince of Yan, who had his own plans, was ambitious but did not dare to reveal any of it in front of the Crown Prince.

At most, he would do some small things like "bestowing beauty" behind the prince's back.

But, shortcomings are still shortcomings after all.

As someone in a high position, the prince is used to being in control of everything, including his life.

His heart disease, although not life-threatening, is a minor trouble for him and he must resolve it.

Han Zhang is worthy of being the person he trained, loyal, reliable, capable and steady.

The prince had heard something about what was happening in Prince Rui's mansion.

The prince had some guesses about the possibility of Lou Yu intercepting the deal.

But, none of this matters. What matters is that Lou Yu has lived up to his respect and trust, and always satisfies him!

After recommending Li Mingtang to the prince, Lou Yu flicked his sleeves and handed over all the follow-up matters to the prince.

The prince personally summoned Li Mingtang and tested him on the spot.

The prince was knowledgeable and well-informed, well-versed in medical books and theories.

He is not a miracle doctor, but he can tell whether the other person is a miracle doctor by asking questions.

After examination, the prince confirmed again that Li Mingtang was indeed an excellent doctor.

Only then did he bring the person before the saint.

The sage and Queen Li were both very happy. They summoned the imperial physician and discussed the prescription with Li Mingtang, checked the pills, etc. Finally, they let Li Mingtang take Queen Li's pulse.

"The Queen's illness is indeed quite serious. I can only try my best."

"Master Li, rest assured. I know my health condition very well. I will never vent my anger on innocent people!"

Queen Li had been ill for many years and had long since accepted her fate.

She is broad-minded and will not blame others or get angry for no reason.

Her voice was soft, but she firmly assured Li Mingtang: Just do your best and don't worry.

Li Mingtang: ...My noble lord’s promise is just for my listening!

Medical disputes have existed since ancient times, and Li Mingtang has experienced it personally.

She would try her best anyway, even if not to save others, then for herself...