The Rise of a General's Daughter-in-Law Doctor

The medical guides at Jimingtang were also trained. Although they were all powerful and influential people, the guides showed no fear and maintained a professional smile as they explained, "Ladies, Jimingtang has a rule that everyone who comes to Jimingtang for treatment must queue up."

Upon hearing the guide's words, the ladies became displeased and said, "You little medicine boy, don't you know who we are? How dare you make us wait in line?"

The guide corrected, "Madam, first of all, I am not a medicine boy, but a guide. Secondly, Jimintang has a rule that everyone is treated equally, regardless of their status, unless you are a soldier who can enjoy priority treatment."

Upon hearing the guide's words, the ladies were so angry that they pointed at the guide and couldn't speak, while the surrounding people applauded.

The Grand Tutor's wife, still somewhat unconvinced, said, "What if someone is on their deathbed? Would you still require them to wait in line?"

The guide calmly said, "If there are special circumstances, we will handle it specially. We have an emergency room here. If a person is in critical condition, the doctors in the emergency room will take care of them."

Upon hearing this, the Grand Tutor's wife asked, "What if the patient doesn't come?"

The guide patiently explained, "Generally, Jimingtang requires patients to come here for treatment, but if there are special reasons, we also have doctors on call. The doctors on call are different every day."

He flipped through his notebook and continued, "Today's doctor is Dr. Wang. Would you like to make an appointment?"

Upon hearing this, the group exchanged bewildered glances. They had come to see the Healer, so how could they have made an appointment?

One of the ladies, not wanting to argue with the medical guide any longer, said, "We've already been to the General's Mansion. It was the Second Madam, Shangguan Wanyun, who sent us here to find the Immortal Physician. Go and inform her that if Li Muxia still refuses to come out to see us, we'll go back."

Inside, Li Muxia could hear everything outside clearly. When she heard Shangguan Wanyun's name, she couldn't sit still. Although she knew that Shangguan Wanyun couldn't possibly agree to anything, she was afraid that these people would go out and spread rumors, damaging Shangguan Wanyun's reputation.

Upon seeing Li Muxia emerge, the ladies' expressions changed, and they all greeted him with smiles.

Li Muxia, still dressed in men's clothing, approached the group, smiled, bowed, and said to the guide, "Please invite the ladies to the reception room."

The medical guide obeyed the order.

Seeing that Li Muxia had given in, the ladies immediately gained confidence, puffed out their chests, and followed the medical guide.

Li Muxia did not rush to leave. Instead, she addressed the people queuing up, saying, "Everyone, I am very sorry for the inconvenience caused by my personal reasons. I have arranged for other doctors to see you. The doctors at Jimintang are all very skilled. Please be patient while I wait. I will return to continue seeing patients once I have dealt with the matter there."

After speaking, he bowed to everyone to express his apology.

Everyone expressed their understanding, and some even comforted Li Muxia, telling her not to take it to heart.

Li Muxia arrived at the reception room and, seeing the ladies already seated, said, "You are all my elders. I should have visited you in person, but I am truly unable to do so today. Why don't you leave your names and addresses, and I will visit you all one by one tomorrow when I am out on business?"

It's not that she lacks backbone, but being in the center of power, there are some things she has to consider.

Hearing Li Muxia's words, the ladies felt a little better. They all came from prominent families and naturally knew when to stop.

The Grand Tutor's wife said with a smile, "Mu Xia, it was our aunts who were inconsiderate. We were all worried when we found out that Mu Xia was the Healer. After all, we were all concerned about the health of our family members. Please don't take it personally, Mu Xia."

These people naturally wouldn't hold a grudge against Li Muxia because of what happened before. After all, it's better to offend the whole world than to offend a doctor, and no one can guarantee that they or those around them will always be healthy.

This matter has come to a conclusion. Everyone was relieved to receive Li Muxia's promise and left with smiles on their faces.

When the people saw that Li Muxia had returned to continue seeing patients, they felt relieved. The clinics in the capital were not affordable for poor people like them. It was rare for a clinic like Jimintang to appear, where not only were the consultations free, but the medicines were also the cheapest. Naturally, they did not want such a clinic, which was good for the poor, to end up serving the rich and powerful and abandoning them.

Li Muxia spent the whole morning seeing patients at Jimintang Clinic. When it was time to change shifts at noon, she stretched and prepared to leave. She was originally going to visit Su Lanzhi at the Su residence in the afternoon, but as soon as she left the clinic, she saw Long Haonan standing in the lobby waiting for her.

Recalling what happened yesterday, Li Muxia stepped forward somewhat awkwardly and asked, "Crown Prince, are you feeling unwell?"

Long Haonan tried his best to calm himself down and said, "I came to see you."

Li Muxia knew she had to make things clear with Long Haonan today. Seeing the stares around her, she said, "This isn't the place to talk. Let's find somewhere else."

Long Haonan nodded and followed Li Muxia out.

The two didn't go far. There was a teahouse next to Jimintang. The waiter served the tea and snacks and said, "Please enjoy, sir," before leaving.

Long Haonan looked at Li Muxia, sighed, and said, "Why did you reject me? Is it because of Prince Rui? Do you like him?"

Li Muxia did not rush to answer the series of questions. Instead, she looked at Long Haonan and said, "What I said in the palace about not wanting to marry far away is true."

Upon hearing this, Long Haonan asked, "If I were willing to stay in the Eastern Kingdom, would you accept me?"

Li Muxia was startled by Long Haonan's words. She wanted to question him about whether he knew what he was saying, since he was the Crown Prince of Longteng Kingdom. How could he say such irresponsible things?

Li Muxia collected her thoughts and didn't rush to answer. She asked, "What does the Crown Prince like about me? Although we've known each other for quite a while, the first time we really crossed paths was on the way back to the capital, which is only a little over a month ago. I really can't think of any charm I have that could make a Crown Prince of a country give up his promising future."

Upon hearing this, Long Haonan looked at Li Muxia with a complicated expression and said with some difficulty, "I... I don't know either. I only know that I fell in love with you the first time I saw you. At that time, I thought I was sick and couldn't forget a man. I tried hard to forget you and even thought about hiring someone to kill you, but because I am the crown prince, I can't let people know that the crown prince of Longteng Kingdom has homosexual tendencies. However, I can't bring myself to do it."