fifth form

Chapter 3018 Two Couples
Marriage vows were not common in the Han Dynasty; the marriage was considered complete simply by kowtowing to each other.

Sima Xiangru's "The Phoenix Seeks Its Mate" undoubtedly fulfills the need for romantic love between men and women.

"There is a beautiful woman, whom I cannot forget once I have seen her, and I cannot bear to part with her for even a day..."

Zhang Xuezhou kept his word and recited the poem carefully.

"Now that you've finished reading, what should I read?"

Yi Shuo rushed over.

She was a little annoyed that Sima Xiangru had only written one poem, "The Phoenix Seeks Its Mate," but not a full-length poem, "The Phoenix Seeks Its Mate."

Zhang Xuezhou took the initiative to arrange the marriage, and it was indeed Yi Shuo who pursued him.

The wedding wasn't quite as bustling with people as Yi Shuo had imagined, but she felt great.

In the Han Dynasty, it was rare for a wedding to be witnessed by the emperor; only close ministers like Zhang Xuezhou had such an opportunity.

Although she didn't know how long the marriage would last, Yi Shuo was very satisfied with it, as everything she needed for marriage in her life had been fulfilled.

She was able to have a close relationship with Zhang Xuezhou and give birth to their child. Even after they were released from their divorce, they did not separate due to conflicts, but remained related as relatives as A Qiao.

Many women in the world not only find it difficult to choose their own marriage, but also lack the power to control the direction of their marriage, let alone gain autonomy and happiness.

Youthful beauty gives some women the illusion that marriage can be sweet and lasting, but the reality is far from that. Powerful men are never short of beautiful women around them.

Yi Shuo witnessed A Qiao's married life and also witnessed A Qiao's situation after being divorced. This kind of life was not bad at all, and the quality of life could be considered extremely high.

This separation was far better than the loneliness of staying in a large mansion, and it also spared the wives and concubines from vying for favor. The one-on-one arrangement at the time of marriage was even more satisfactory to Yishuo.

Rong Tianding and others believed that having three wives and four concubines was normal, but Yi Shuo did not want to be one of those few, even if the other party was a prince or nobleman.

There aren't many cultivators at the Divine Power Realm, and female cultivators are even rarer.

Yi Shuo doesn't have the typical "female lead" mentality, but that doesn't stop her from having her own independent thoughts.

"You can have whatever you want to think about, or you can not think about it at all. If you don't know what to compose a poem about, we can go to Sima Xiangru's house later and ask Zhuo Wenjun how she responded!"

"That's great! I have a headache with these poems and essays. As long as I can recite them along with them, I'm sure I can recite them aloud!"

Yi Shuo studied practical medical skills, using whichever method worked, and knew nothing about poetry and prose.

Zhang Xuezhou could recite poems and essays with ease, demonstrating no shortcomings in cultivation, refinement, or wisdom. Yi Shuo even felt that Zhang Xuezhou looked excellent in every state, and she felt as if her eyes were shining.

Nothing lasts forever, nothing compares to the sincerity of this moment.

Yi Shuo didn't fully understand Zhang Xuezhou, but she was clear about his physical condition.

Everything before her eyes far exceeded her expectations.

In Yi Shuo's past understanding, cultivators lacking power were nothing. Some cultivators were terrified even when they were just injured, wishing they could bury their heads in the sand. Only when their cultivation and body recovered could these cultivators swagger around and be arrogant.

Zhang Xuezhou was different. Regardless of his cultivation level or the strength he displayed, Zhang Xuezhou always remained calm and composed, never relying on his cultivation level to achieve his goals.

People experience youth and old age, and their strength fluctuates, resulting in the fluctuating lives of most cultivators.

Zhang Xuezhou didn't seem to be affected by such differences in skill level. Even without the power derived from cultivation, Zhang Xuezhou could calmly overcome difficulties.

Yi Shuo had seen the new emperor from afar in the palace, and she had also seen Princess Dou from afar. She knew how many people surrounded these people, and how much effort it would take for someone to get close to such a position.

Even a single meeting is difficult; to invite someone of that caliber to attend and offer congratulations is an impossible task. For instance, Yi Shuo had also gotten close to the Empress Dowager, but how could she dare to ask the Empress Dowager to attend?

Zhang Xuezhou achieved this requirement with great ease.

The time was very short, only two days, and Yi Shuo knew very well that Zhang Xuezhou could only use a tiny bit of the magic power in his body, but Zhang Xuezhou still managed to do all of this.

Yi Shuo's previous understanding of strong people was limited to high-level cultivators, but the closer she got to Zhang Xuezhou, the more she felt she understood what a true strong person was.

She was very outgoing, but after entering the mansion, she kept her head down and dared not look around. When Zhang Xuezhou recited "The Phoenix Seeks Its Mate" and then promised that Yi Shuo could respond however she wanted, she felt more and more relaxed and no longer felt the restraint she had before.

"A perfect match!"

The new emperor exclaimed in praise.

Aqiao is indeed a weaker match for Zhang Xuezhou. Liu Ling's maids can only manage Zhang Xuezhou's residence in an orderly manner, while Yishuo can prevent Zhang Xuezhou from developing new illnesses.

The new emperor's biggest headache was that Zhang Xuezhou clearly possessed extremely strong cultivation skills and the ability to get things done, yet he had never seen Zhang Xuezhou in good health.

He often blamed himself for being too casual in his arrangements for Zhang Xuezhou after his ascension to the throne, which allowed Zhang Xuezhou to get involved in the feuds of Yangling and led to various troubles later on.

Now that Zhang Xuezhou has a physician by his side, his condition is unlikely to fully recover, but at least it won't worsen.

Given the distance between Zhang Xuezhou's residence and the palace, Yi Shuo did not need to live in the palace, but could return home every day, thus providing the best care for Zhang Xuezhou.

Thinking of all the benefits, the new emperor felt that everything was perfect and praised it, which was rare for him.

"I've heard that Physician Yishuo is skilled in gynecology. I wonder when I can go to the Jiaofang Palace to take the Empress's pulse and see when my child will be able to give birth to a son or daughter for His Majesty!"

After exchanging a few words in hushed tones, Princess Dou finally understood Yi Shuo's true identity.

She took off the jade bracelet from her right hand and then earnestly invited Yi Shuo.

Princess Dou's invitation was not just a casual, polite gesture; she genuinely had this need.

There are few female doctors in the Imperial Medical Academy, and those with outstanding medical skills are even rarer.

Yi Shuo's ability to stand out from the Imperial Medical Academy and become a female physician at Changxin Palace is no different from that of Chunyu Tiying, the former first female physician of the palace.

The Empress Dowager, who held power, enjoyed the best medical services in the Han Dynasty. Yi Shuo was also the best female physician in the Han Dynasty at present. Even the Empress did not have a female physician of this caliber.

After more than ten years without conceiving, Princess Dou was almost starting to doubt the meaning of life.

She had indeed figured out why the Empress was unable to conceive, and whether there was any possibility of her becoming pregnant in the future.

This matter concerns the future fate of the Dou family, so she cannot afford to take it lightly.

If the Empress can give birth to a son, who will then be made Crown Prince and eventually succeed the Emperor, all the power she controls in Taoism will return to her and eventually be integrated into the Han royal family. This is the best outcome arranged by the Empress Dowager.

As the maternal grandmother of the future emperor, Princess Dou naturally lived a comfortable life and was closely bound to the Han royal family.

This kind of binding will likely continue indefinitely.

At present, the Empress's inability to bear children has brought all plans to a halt.

Princess Dou indulged in sensual pleasures every day, but the anxiety in her heart never diminished.

With a gentle and kind expression, she only hoped that Yi Shuo's medical skills would be up to par, thus continuing the Dou family's continuous glory.