The beloved baby has a space

Chapter 588: Undoing the poison
Originally, Doctor Xue had not planned to come to Wanning City. He took Liang Xue back to Hujia Village and learned that the children had all gone to the prefectural city to participate in the imperial examination. Doctor Xue thought that he was in the village and had nothing to do for the time being, so he went to the prefectural city instead.

Upon arriving in the prefectural city, Doctor Xue learned that Qin Huai had been afflicted with the Shared Fate Gu. Of course, Wang Wulang and the others didn't understand anything about Gu, but from their description, the words "Shared Fate Gu" popped into Doctor Xue's mind.

"The Divine Physician Xue has arrived at the palace! Please invite him in quickly!" Upon hearing that the Divine Physician Xue was requesting an audience outside, Emperor Minghua hurriedly invited him in.

To cure the "Shared Fate Gu," two conditions must be met: first, both individuals afflicted by the Gu must be present at the same time; second, a unique acupuncture technique must be used in conjunction to neutralize the Gu.

It was Physician Xue who personally cured Emperor Minghua of the Gu poison.

Unfortunately, after curing the poison, Doctor Xue took his leave and did not agree to become the imperial physician in the palace. Otherwise, Doctor Xue would probably be the chief physician of the Imperial Medical Academy by now.

They said they would invite her quickly, but by the time Doctor Xue brought Liang Xue into the palace, it was already after lunch.

Ayu's people were dining with Empress Qin, and Emperor Minghua also shamelessly came over to freeload. Empress Qin, considering that the two children were present, did not kick Emperor Minghua out directly, thus saving him some face.

However, Ayu was thinking about Liang Xue the whole time, and she ate her meal in a daze, quickly finishing it and then staring longingly at the palace gate.

"You miss her that much?" Qin Huai arrived unnoticed and sat next to A Yu, his tone somewhat dejected.

Ayu: "Brother Ayou, what's wrong? Don't you miss them? We haven't seen each other in so long!"

Qin Huai: "I don't want to."

They're not even close friends, so what's there to think about?

Qin Huai didn't quite understand why Ayu was so enthusiastic towards everyone.

Of course, he was just saying that on purpose to tease Ayu. During this time, he also noticed that Ayu wasn't actually that happy, probably because she was worried about her illness.

It's good that someone has come along to make him happy.

After Physician Xue arrived, Emperor Minghua immediately pulled him aside to a side hall for questioning.

Ayu, holding Liang Xue's hand, was overjoyed: "Sister Liang Xue, what brings you to the palace? You've been traveling for so long, did you encounter anything fun? Let me tell you, we've been traveling for several years, it's been so much fun—"

Before Liang Xue could speak, A Yu started chattering away, and Liang Xue just smiled and looked at her silently for a long time without saying a word.

Ayu talked for a long time, then looked at Liang Xue without saying a word, and touched her cheek: "Sister Liang Xue, is there something on my face? Why are you staring at me?"

"It's nothing, I was just thinking that after so many years, my Ayu still looks so lovely and charming. Other young men would definitely be delighted to see her."

Ayu didn't quite understand what those words meant, but since she heard it was a compliment, she happily accepted it.

"You still haven't told us where you went or what happened?" Ayu said. "Sister Liang Xue, will you come back with us this time?"

Liang Xue said, "No, I plan to open a clinic in Wanning City. My master has already agreed."

Liang Xue didn't say anything more. During her time traveling, Liang Xue's mind had broadened considerably, and she was no longer bound by the old notions of love and romance.

Moreover, on her journey with her master, she encountered a very interesting divine doctor, who was about the same age as her. When he first heard the name of the divine doctor, he insisted on competing with him, but he was defeated and left in a very sorry state.

Later, the man stayed with them for several months, shamelessly learning a set of acupuncture techniques from his master before happily leaving.

Looking back now, that person also said that he had a clinic in Wanning City that he didn't hold regular consultations.

Thinking of this, Liang Xue blushed, but quickly regained her composure and asked A Yu, "How did you end up in the palace? I heard that Qin Huai was afflicted with the Tongming Gu. My master said it's a very powerful Gu. After he helped remove the Gu, he was weak for many years."

Not only that, after Doctor Xue helped remove the curse, he became weak and was ambushed by his enemies. He was in a daze for many years. If he hadn't met Old Lady Wang, he might have become a madman or an idiot for the rest of his life.

Because of this debt of gratitude, Doctor Xue came anyway, no matter how unwilling he was.

If someone else were to be poisoned by this Gu, even if it were the current emperor, Doctor Xue would not care, as the feeling of weakness would be unbearable.

But now it's Grandma Wang's grandson-in-law who's been poisoned. If he really doesn't do anything about it, then his lovable Ayu will be left a widow. If Grandma Wang finds out, she'll probably pluck out all his beards.

"We were invited in by the imperial family, it must have been the Empress who said so." Ayu chuckled. "Ayu's cousin is the Empress. She hasn't been feeling well lately, so she probably wants to see him."

Liang Xue gave Ayu a deep look, wanting to remind her that there are no such coincidences in the world.

Moreover, let alone the emperor, even the empress is extremely busy with state affairs. Why would they summon them to the palace for such a trivial matter?
The title of "aunt" alone is not enough.

But before she could speak, Qin Huai gave her a cold look, so Liang Xue shut her mouth.

Forget it, it's the young couple's own business, why should she meddle so much?

Her status was already awkward enough in front of Ayu, and only Ayu didn't care about it. Otherwise, Ayu would have minded if she had thought about her past engagement with Wang Dalang.

After chatting for a while, Emperor Minghua sent Doctor Xue out first.

After Doctor Xue came out, he beckoned to Qin Huai: "Young man of the Qin family, come here and let me take a look."

Ayu pulled Qin Huai over and hurriedly asked, "Grandpa Doctor, can you save Brother Ayou? Will it be very troublesome?"

While taking his pulse, Doctor Xue said, "No trouble at all."

It's just that he's been physically weak for a few years, it's a minor matter. He can go back to Hujia Village to recuperate, and he should be able to recover in about a month.

He absolutely loved the well water in Hujia Village; he had even researched its health-nourishing effects.

"Hmm?" After taking the pulse, Doctor Xue was both surprised and delighted. He asked, "Young man of the Qin family, have you taken the Golden Rain Worm?"

"That's right," Qin Huai said. "My aunt, the Empress, also took it."

"Wonderful! Wonderful!" Doctor Xue was truly overjoyed at this moment, and shouted towards the side hall, "Your Majesty, I will be cured of the poison today. Don't forget to bestow upon me a fine gift!"

"Boom-"

A heavy thud came from the side hall, and shortly after, Emperor Minghua's somewhat urgent voice rang out: "Is it true?"

Even the usually aloof Empress Qin looked over.

Doctor Xue: "I never lie."

In the afternoon, Doctor Xue removed the curse from Empress Qin and Qin Huai respectively, while Liang Xue prepared golden needles on the side.

Different types of golden needles require soaking in different medicinal solutions; some need to be roasted, while others need to be soaked in powder.

Liang Xue handled over a hundred different types of needles with ease; she could practically hand over a new needle the moment Doctor Xue reached out.

"Pfft—" Halfway through the treatment, Qin Huai spat out a mouthful of black blood. "Don't worry, it's all the Gu poison that was scraped out." Doctor Xue didn't even look up, as if he knew that A Yu was worried.

"Don't worry, Bao. His body is recovering rapidly, and that invisible bond has been broken. Even without Doctor Xue, we can still save your brother Ayou."

Ayu held her breath, not daring to disturb him in the slightest.

After Qin Huai recovered, Doctor Xue left the room without hesitation and went to Empress Qin's side.

No one else was allowed to see Empress Qin except for Physician Xue, Liang Xue, and Emperor Minghua.

If Empress Qin hadn't said it was nothing serious, Emperor Minghua wouldn't have been able to keep Doctor Xue behind the screen and let him perform acupuncture in mid-air.

That would be a disaster.

The others withdrew like water, leaving Qin Huai listlessly lying on the bed, with only A Yu by his side.

Qin Huai: "Ayu, I—"

"Don't talk, drink it quickly while no one's around." Ayu secretly took out a gourd from her pocket, which contained the Holy Water of All Spirits, and whispered, "Don't let anyone see."

Qin Huai quickly drank the water from A Yu's hand, feeling a warm current flowing through his body, healing the aching areas. He looked deeply at A Yu.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Ayu put the gourd away and tucked him in. "You're not feeling well right now. Go to sleep and we'll go home when you're awake."

Qin Huai: "Ayu, there's something I'm keeping from you, but I feel that telling you now might make you less happy."

Ayu opened her mouth, somewhat surprised, but still asked, "Is it something very important? If you don't tell me now and only tell me later, will I be extremely angry?"

Qin Huai: "I don't know."

"Then think about it, if I were to hide something from you and you only find out later, would you be angry?" Ayu countered.

Qin Huai really thought about it seriously, then shook his head: "No."

No matter what happens, he will never be angry with her.

She gave me my life, and I'd be willing to give it back to her. How could I bear to be angry with her?
"That's good." Ayu smiled again. "You won't be angry, and I won't be angry either. Okay, tell me when you're ready to tell me. I'm not really that curious."

Qin Huai then fell asleep.

By the time the poison on Empress Qin's side was cured, the moon was already high in the sky.

He was giving Empress Qin an antidote while also keeping Emperor Minghua watching him intently from the side. The pressure on his mind was greater than the pressure on his hands.

"This humble subject has not failed in his mission." Doctor Xue slumped into his chair, utterly exhausted.

Emperor Minghua looked at Empress Qin, who was fast asleep, with a peaceful expression on her face, and he breathed a sigh of relief.

After tucking the blanket around Empress Qin, Emperor Minghua brought out the divine physician Xue.

"You've worked hard, my dear minister," Emperor Minghua said. "It's getting late, you should rest now. I will reward you for your contributions tomorrow."

Liang Xue also walked to the side, bowed to Emperor Minghua, and was about to leave.

"My dear minister, your apprentice is quite good. She is calm and efficient. Why don't we keep her in the palace and I will arrange a position for her as a female physician?" Emperor Minghua said.

Liang Xue was shocked and wanted to refuse, but the emperor was in front of her, how could she have the courage?

Seeing that she didn't respond for a long time, Doctor Xue knew that his disciple was not happy, so he said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty, but I am dull and playful, and I am afraid that I am not suitable to be a female doctor. I am afraid that I will offend the noble person."

Just as Emperor Minghua was about to speak, he saw Ayu sitting on the railing, her little head nodding, and he couldn't help but smile.

"Ayu."

"Ah? I'm here!" Ayu jumped up, almost hitting her head on the railing. Her head was still spinning when she saw Emperor Minghua and the others trying not to laugh. She rubbed her forehead and asked, "Your Majesty, did you look for me?"

Emperor Minghua beckoned to her and summoned her over.

Then he asked her, "I heard that you and this young female physician are old acquaintances. Would it be alright if I kept her in the palace to keep you company?"

Ayu: "But I don't live in the palace! My family has a house on Sansi Street. We'll leave once Brother Ayou wakes up. Oh, Your Majesty, didn't you say you needed my help? Please tell me quickly, or I'll leave. Grandma will be worried at home."

These words terrified the eunuchs and palace maids around them.

This little girl is really ignorant and arrogant, daring to talk to the heavens about such things!

The imperial family is tolerant by nature, but they will never allow others to—

"If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten. Actually, you've already taken care of this for me," Emperor Minghua said with a smile. "My mother and I haven't spoken for many years. Yesterday, she sent someone to deliver pastries and praised you for being clever and diligent, a good child. I originally wanted to ask you to help make my mother happy, but now I see you've succeeded. Tell me, what reward do you want?"

Ayu had already thought it through, but didn't say it directly. Instead, she said, "Your Majesty, you just said you wanted to keep Sister Liang Xue in the palace? I don't think that's a good idea. Sister Liang Xue wants to open a medical clinic in Wanning City. I've heard that opening a medical clinic is very difficult now, and other doctors will come and cause trouble. Could you write a plaque for her, saying that she is a good female doctor? What do you think?"

"Is this what you wanted?"

"No, this is my suggestion. The imperial family is so wise and understanding, they will definitely agree to my suggestion, right?" Ayu smiled innocently.

Emperor Minghua was momentarily stunned by her expression, as if he were seeing Empress Qin in her childhood.

She was cunning yet kind, and often held his hand and acted coquettishly.

"Yes."

It turned out to be a promise.

Even Liang Xue was surprised.

A royal plaque is no joke; with it, she'll have far fewer troubles opening her clinic in Wanning City!

Ayu looked at Liang Xue: "Sister Liang Xue, look, isn't His Majesty very easy to talk to?"

Changde, the eunuch standing next to him, was speechless. It was the first time he had ever realized that the imperial family could be so easy to talk to.

When it came to Ayu, she smiled and said, "My wish is very simple. Please grant some titles to our family members: my mother, my grandmother, my eldest aunt, my second aunt, my third aunt, and yes, there are many more women in the family now, including my eldest sister-in-law, my second sister-in-law, and my future fourth sister-in-law..."

When she finished counting, Emperor Minghua was stunned.

(End of this chapter)