bookcurios Chapter 111 Su Yinyin Enters the Palace
Chapter 111 Su Yinyin Enters the Palace
After Su Yinyin left the Duke's mansion, the First Elder had been waiting for her for quite some time. Accompanied by the First Elder, the two quickly arrived at the Divine Physician's Pavilion in the capital.
A faint medicinal fragrance filled the Divine Physician's Pavilion. Su Yinyin sat inside, listening to the First Elder's report. A moment later, there was a knock on Su Yinyin's door.
"Miss, it's your subordinate." The one who knocked on the door was the head of the Divine Physician Pavilion. This was openly known as the one who specifically managed the entire Divine Physician Pavilion for Su Yinyin.
"Come in," Su Yinyin said calmly.
The head of the Divine Physician Pavilion entered the room and respectfully bowed to Su Yinyin. "Miss, the Emperor fell ill yesterday, and today various forces in the capital are secretly stirring."
Su Yinyin raised an eyebrow slightly, "Tell me more about it."
The pavilion master slowly recounted, "I've heard that several concubines in the palace are resorting to various means to vie for the emperor's favor, and many officials have been forced to get involved. Also, the second prince seems to be making unusual moves, frequently trying to win over court officials."
Su Yinyin tapped her fingers lightly on the table, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Hmm, keep a close eye on those few who are more active. If they dare to extend their reach to the Duke's mansion, we must teach them a lesson. As for the matters in the palace, let's hold our troops and watch the show for now."
“Yes, Miss is wise,” the Pavilion Master replied.
At this moment, Lao Yi suddenly stepped forward and said, "Miss, I have received news that the Dowager Consort's maidservant secretly left the palace to meet with a mysterious person. I wonder if she was targeting you."
Su Yinyin's eyes sharpened. "Oldest brother, send someone to investigate thoroughly and collect evidence. I need it."
After the old man left, the head of the Divine Physician Pavilion asked, "Miss, your first patient is waiting for you, what do you think?"
"Okay, I'll get ready. You wait outside for a moment."
Only a few people close to Su Yinyin know her true identity. Therefore, she needs to disguise herself.
A moment later, the door to the room opened. A handsome and refined young nobleman appeared before the pavilion master.
The Pavilion Master had long been immune to Su Yinyin's stunning beauty. After respectfully addressing her as "Miss," he led the way for her.
Su Yinyin looked at the Pavilion Master walking ahead and put on her mask with a bored expression.
As the pavilion master walked through the winding corridors, he entered an elegantly furnished room. Inside, a man dressed in a moon-white robe stood with his hands behind his back. Hearing the noise, he slowly turned around, revealing himself to be a man of extraordinary handsome features.
"Divine Physician!" the handsome man said, bowing. "I am grateful to have met you today, Divine Physician, as I have an important matter to ask of you." He then glanced at the Pavilion Master beside him.
The sect leader glanced at Su Yinyin, who nodded. The sect leader then left the room, leaving them alone.
"My surname is Mu. May I ask your honorable name, Divine Physician?" Young Master Mu looked at Su Yinyin's mask, trying to see her face clearly.
Su Yinyin glanced at the man in front of her. "Young Master Mu, please speak freely."
Seeing that Su Yinyin did not respond to him, Young Master Mu was not angry. He said, "Divine Doctor, to be honest, my mother is seriously ill. We have sought out famous doctors everywhere, but to no avail. We have heard that you have miraculous healing skills, so we have come to beg you to help her."
Su Yinyin's heart skipped a beat, but she remained expressionless. "What illness does your mother suffer from?"
Young Master Mu sighed and said, "My mother is always in a coma, and when she does wake up, she is not fully conscious. This has been going on for several months."
Su Yinyin thought for a moment, "I need to examine it myself before I can make a conclusion. However, I have many rules for treating illnesses, and I hope Young Master Mu can agree."
Young Master Mu nodded quickly, "I will agree to any condition as long as it can save my mother."
Su Yinyin smiled gently, "That's good then. Three days later, bring your mother here, and I will treat her myself."
Young Master Mu was overjoyed and bowed again to express his gratitude before preparing to leave.
Su Yinyin's words stunned Young Master Mu.
"Young Master Mu, don't you need to heal yourself?"
Young Master Mu stopped and turned to Su Yinyin, asking, "Divine Doctor, what do you mean by that?"
"It means you're a person who's about to die!"
"Divine Physician, I am perfectly healthy and have many guards with me. What makes you say that?" Young Master Mu asked, puzzled.
Su Yinyin extended her hand, gesturing for Young Master Mu to sit down. She then stepped forward to take his pulse.
After a moment, Su Yinyin frowned slightly, "This poison is very rare, but it is not incurable."
"In two days, if there is no antidote, you will surely die. However, the necessary ingredients are extremely difficult to find."
Young Master Mu hurriedly said, "Please tell me, Divine Doctor, I will find him no matter what."
Su Yinyin pondered and said, "We need a thousand-year-old snow ginseng, deep-sea mermaid tears, and the Sacred Heart Fruit from the Western Regions."
Young Master Mu gritted his teeth, "Thank you, Divine Doctor. I will definitely gather them together, no matter where they are in the world."
“Young Master Mu, you know the rules of the Divine Physician. It is already an exception that I have examined your pulse today. The Divine Physician Pavilion has those medicinal herbs, but they are quite valuable. What do you intend to use to exchange them?” Su Yinyin looked at Young Master Mu calmly.
Young Master Mu looked embarrassed; he had left in a hurry and hadn't brought much wealth with him.
But thinking of his bedridden mother and his own life, he said firmly, "Miracle doctor, although I cannot provide an equivalent item at the moment, I can make a contract and will definitely repay you double in the future."
Su Yinyin gently shook her head, "Words are meaningless. If I believed you, I would be extremely foolish."
Young Master Mu was extremely anxious. Suddenly, he took off a jade pendant from his waist. "This jade pendant is an heirloom, priceless. Would it be alright if I used it to pay for the medicine?"
Su Yinyin took the jade pendant and examined it closely. She saw that the jade was warm and smooth, and the carving was exquisite; it was indeed extraordinary. "Considering your filial piety, I will accept it for now. You can bring your mother tomorrow, and your medicine will be prepared for you tonight."
Young Master Mu thanked him profusely and then left.
After he left, the pavilion master who was guarding outside the door came in and saw the jade pendant in Su Yinyin's hand. He said, "Miss, that jade pendant is worth far more than those medicinal herbs."
Su Yinyin smiled and said, "Saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda. Besides, the secrets he holds might be more valuable than this jade pendant." As she finished speaking, a profound look flashed in her eyes.
The Pavilion Master asked worriedly, "Miss, won't this cause unnecessary trouble? After all, we know nothing about this Young Master Mu."
A hint of determination flashed in Su Yinyin's eyes. "It's alright, let's wait and see. Besides, we are doctors! The rest is none of our business."
Seeing that Su Yinyin was happy, the Pavilion Master said nothing more. "Miss, when shall we enter the palace? The chief eunuch outside has been urging us many times, saying that the emperor's illness cannot be delayed, but when asked what the cause is, he knows nothing."
Su Yinyin straightened her clothes. "Let's go to the palace now, we can't delay."
Upon arriving at the palace, Su Yinyin was led to the emperor's bedchamber. There, on the dragon bed, lay the emperor, pale and barely breathing.
Su Yinyin stepped forward to take the Emperor's pulse, her brows furrowing slightly. The head eunuch beside her asked anxiously, "Divine Physician, how is the Emperor's condition?"
Su Yinyin was silent for a moment, then said, “His Majesty is not suffering from an ordinary illness, but from a chronic and rare poison, which must have been caused by the accumulation of time.” Everyone was shocked.