He's really well-informed; he arrived so early! I thought he'd be in a couple more days!
[Host, they are fellow disciples, and besides, he hasn't been able to find an antidote for Shen Jiaojiao's stinky pills. He'd like to ask your second sister-in-law for help, since her medical skills are exceptional!]
Shen Changyuan hadn't recovered from the fact that the entire court knew his respected father had been cuckolded, and now his daughter-in-law was being targeted!
He didn't believe that Zhou Hanchuan would only exchange medical knowledge with Bai Wanrou.
I don't know the specifics of the situation at home.
[Host, because your second sister-in-law is the junior disciple of the Divine Physician Valley, some ministers' families have sent their visiting cards, hoping to ask her to help with their medical treatments.]
[What's going on? Aren't all the doctors in Shengjing enough for them? Why are they all bothering Second Sister-in-law?]
The officials nodded in agreement; the doctors in Shengjing were all very capable.
In particular, some high-ranking officials in the court were even able to invite imperial physicians for consultations.
Could it be that they want to befriend the Valley of Divine Healers because of its reputation?
[Host, you don't understand, do you? Ninety-nine percent of doctors these days are men, which causes inconvenience for many women, especially those who have given birth and have some unspeakable difficulties. Your second sister-in-law, however, comes from the Valley of Divine Physicians and is a woman—truly a chosen one!]
Thinking about the social structure of ancient times, it was essentially a patriarchal society. All those who entered officialdom were men, including craftsmen, merchants, apprentices, and so on.
That's not quite right; the embroiderers are women...
Thinking of this, Shen Mingzhu fell silent!
The entire court: Does the lady have something difficult to say?
How could they not know?
[Yes, Guagua, I understand.]
[Host, you're so kind. General Pei's wife is eager to visit; her gynecological condition is quite serious!]
Pei Siyan: What? My wife?
His eyes widened like saucers. Why didn't his wife tell him this?
Is the lady ill?
He's such a terrible husband!
He turned back and kept looking at Shen Mingzhu, sincerely hoping that she could get Doctor Bai to cure his wife's illness.
That was his beloved wife!
[Guagua, i am still a little girl!]
System thought silently: You're in a fifteen-year-old body right now, and you really think you're fifteen?
Shen Changyuan: Very good, my daughter finally knows she's a little girl!
The entire court: ...
Shen Mingzhu lowered her head, preparing to talk to her mother and second sister-in-law Bai Wanrou after court. If possible, they could organize a small banquet and check everyone the situation.
Treat the sick if you are sick, and prevent the sick if you are not sick!
Emperor Jingyuan, however, was thinking more about how the Empress was doing.
She has been feeling unwell for some time now. If possible, please ask Physician Bai to come to the palace to examine the Empress's health.
Clearly, the Crown Prince had thought of that too!
It must be said that the father and son have a great understanding of each other!
Wow! This second senior brother of the Divine Doctor Valley, Zhou Hanchuan, is amazing!
[Aaaaaah! How could he do this?!]
The entire court: What exactly did he do?
Tell us quickly!
[Guagua, what happened? What's wrong with Zhou Hanchuan?]
[Host, Zhou Hanchuan, under the guise of having your second sister-in-law give Shen Jiaojiao the anti-odor pill, actually forced her to join the Xuanwang Mansion of the Second Prince Yan Yunxuan. If she wants to become a military doctor, he'll make her leave the Xie family army in the north and go to the Northwest Army!]
[Damn it! Damn it! Zhou Hanchuan is so despicable!]
The entire court of officials: Isn't this going a bit too far?
Some of the bolder people looked up at Emperor Jingyuan.
The Second Prince is making too many underhanded moves!
Emperor Jingyuan: I heard it!
But there are some things I really can't do!
Shen Changyuan: I really wish I could go straight home and kick Zhou Hanchuan out of the Marquis's mansion.
Is it easy for his son to find a wife?
[Guagua, did my second sister-in-law directly refuse?]
[Yes, host! Your second brother and sister-in-law's love is stronger than ever, and Bai Wanrou has already written a letter back to the Divine Doctor Valley, telling them about her relationship with your second brother, Shen Qinglan, and hoping that everyone can attend her wedding.]
Shen Mingzhu nodded repeatedly.
"Well, Guagua, let our beautiful mother handle my second brother's wedding as soon as possible. Otherwise, someone will always be eyeing her!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Changyuan immediately stepped forward, knelt down, and kowtowed.
"Your Majesty, my second and third sons returned to the capital safely yesterday. My son Shen Qinglan and the military doctor Bai Wanrou are deeply in love and admire each other. I hope Your Majesty can grant them marriage, which would be the greatest honor for them."
Hearing Shen Changyuan petition the emperor to grant marriage to his second brother and sister-in-law, Shen Mingzhu couldn't help but smile.
[Guagua, my dad's pretty smart! Now that the imperial decree has been issued, no one will dare to mess with my second sister-in-law anymore!]
[You old emperor, please say yes!]
Shen Changyuan: !!!
Emperor Jingyuan, who was originally preparing to bestow a marriage upon the emperor, said, "Very well, very well!"
I am an old man!
Prince An looked at his brother's sour face and covered his mouth to chuckle.
As for Crown Prince Yan Beichen, he quickly lowered his head.
He simply cannot bear to look at his father in the eye.
All the civil and military officials bowed their heads like quails.
[Guagua, what's wrong with all the officials? Why are they all bowing their heads and not discussing anything? Is it because we have enough grain stored, or is the national treasury overflowing with gold?]
Emperor Jingyuan: Cough cough cough!!!
Immediately, Lin Xiang, with his white beard, stepped forward.
"Your Majesty, since Minister Shen has sincerely petitioned for his son's permission, Your Majesty should be merciful and grant it."
Shen Mingzhu: ...
What is he saying?
[Guagua, what is Prime Minister Lin saying? What does he mean by "my father sincerely requested, and His Majesty mercifully granted"? Pshaw! My second brother and sister-in-law are destined to be together, a bond from a past life. Even if the old emperor doesn't agree, it's useless; they are destined to be together!]
[Guagua, I think Prime Minister Lin has gotten too cocky! And Lin Qinghui is just as cocky; doesn't he realize he has a grandson who's holding him back?]
Lin Qinghui, the grandson who drags his family down: ...To me, the innocent victim of gunfire!
Lin Xiang: Cough cough cough...
"Your Majesty, Minister Shen is so sincere, please grant them a marriage!"
The entire court: This Prime Minister Lin has changed so quickly!
Subsequently, several ministers who had a good relationship with Shen Changyuan stepped forward and asked Emperor Jingyuan to bestow a marriage upon Shen Qinglan and Bai Wanrou.
Emperor Jingyuan glanced at Shen Mingzhu, who looked completely innocent.
What's going on?
Did she offend Emperor Jingyuan?
Crown Prince Yan Beichen looked at her bewildered expression and smiled indulgently.
What a silly little thing!
However, Emperor Jingyuan still took pity on Shen Qinglan and Bai Wanrou and bestowed a marriage upon them!
They were even given a pair of jade ruyi as a special gift!
Shen Mingzhu listened and nodded in satisfaction.
Good!
Good!
[Guagua, Emperor Jingyuan is quite nice! He even bestowed a jade ruyi upon my second brother and sister-in-law—that's a tremendous honor! So incredibly generous!]