The days when I was an obstetrician and gynecologist in Chang'an

Chapter 996 How beautiful is Chang'an! How magnificent is the Tang Dynasty!
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It's that time of year again for the Lantern Festival, and Chang'an City is transformed into a dazzling ocean of light.

From Zhuque Avenue to the winding alleys, thousands of lanterns bloom in competition, and various performances continue all night long.

The sounds of string and wind instruments lingered among the pavilions and towers, and the joyful laughter of the people almost dispelled the last chill of winter.

This year's Lantern Festival was especially festive and lively due to another major victory on the border and the discovery of high-yield grain varieties overseas.

At the very top of this overflowing prosperity stands the "Moon-Viewing Tower," a magnificent structure that was recently completed and now stands majestically in the southeast of the imperial city.

This building is over ten zhang tall, with flying eaves and bracket sets. It is the newest and tallest building in Chang'an City that people can climb to the top.

This building is not open to the public on ordinary days; it is only used during festivals or when important envoys are entertained.

Tonight, on this Lantern Festival, those who can ascend this tower and gaze into the distance are all imperial relatives, high-ranking officials, or extraordinary figures favored by the emperor.

Li San Niang, dressed in a purple official robe, with only a jade hairpin to hold her hair up, though without any fancy accessories, the color of her robe, befitting a third-rank official, was a silent declaration under the lamplight.

She was not climbing the tower alone; beside her was Dewdrop, who was holding her hand tightly and whose eyes were full of pride and affection.

Beside Dewdrop stood Li's father and mother, both nearly seventy years old, with Tang Dalang standing behind them.

On the other side of Li San Niang were Shao Yang, Qiu Xiang, and Lao Shi, who also benefited from Li San Niang's influence and were able to climb the tower.

What warmed Li San Niang's heart even more was that there were several of her "fellow villagers" not far from them.

Bi Qionglan stood by the railing, supported by her eldest son, gazing into the distance. The entire city of Chang'an was right before her eyes.

Chang Siyuan was still all alone. Li Sanniang's gaze swept over him, and the two smiled at each other, everything understood without words.

Du Qinghui, however, is still overseas and did not return to Chang'an for this Lantern Festival;
As for Xing Yu, he held no official position. Although Li San Niang, Bi Qiong Lan, or Chang Si Yuan could all take him up the tower, he still wanted to be with his family, so he did not come.

As for Ding Anbo and Ding Mingxuan of the Ding family, Li Sanniang had not heard from them for many years since they left with Du Qinghui, and she really did not know where the two brothers were now.

Meanwhile, Jiang Yijun and Shi Le'an, a married couple who worked for Emperor Wu, had already received Emperor Wu's order to go to the border city.

The bond between Li San Niang and these "fellow villagers" that transcends time and space will eventually lead them to go their separate ways, each with their own path to follow.

Tonight, Emperor Wu did not personally visit the "Moon-Viewing Tower," but he specially decreed that meritorious officials and their families be allowed to ascend the tower to view the lanterns. This was an immense favor and recognition.

"Mother, look over there! So many lantern boats!"

Dewdrop excitedly pointed towards the glittering Qujiang Pool in the distance.

Following the dewdrop's finger, Li San Niang looked into the distance, her eyes reflecting the splendor of the entire city.

Looking down, the neatly arranged market district, like a chessboard, is outlined with countless lights, and a fiery dragon meanders along the main road, a procession of lanterns.

Warm light shone in front of the doors and windows of every household, reflecting the starry sky above.

“So beautiful”

Li San Niang sighed softly, a surge of indescribable emotion welling up in her heart.

Once upon a time, when she first came into this world, her heart was filled with confusion and unease.

With her exceptional medical skills, advanced knowledge, and the help of the system, she cautiously moves forward, hoping only to establish herself in this world and protect her family.

She had witnessed too many women and infants lose their lives in childbirth, which gave her the idea to establish a maternity ward and a midwifery school. The journey was arduous, and doubts and obstacles never ceased.

She ventured deep into the border region plagued by disease, witnessing the terror of the plague and the fragility of life. With her faith and knowledge, she fought against death to save her life.

She once stood in the Xuande Hall, facing the doubts of others, and won this purple robe with her irrefutable achievements;
It has paved a new path for women and doctors everywhere!
Now, she stands atop Chang'an, with the lights of countless homes below her, on the land to which she devoted twenty years of her youth and passion.

Her maternity wards and midwifery schools have spread like wildfire from Chang'an to the capital region and even further afield, taking root and sprouting in various prefectures and cities throughout the Tang Dynasty.

With the establishment of the Ping'an Women's Medical College, the first batch of female doctors have officially graduated and are about to be sent to various prefectures and cities of the Tang Dynasty to fulfill their missions!

The concepts of prenatal checkups, disinfection, and emergency treatment proposed by Li San Niang are being accepted and applied by more and more medical professionals.

She really did it!

She not only saved countless lives, but also promoted a change in mindset and the progress of a system.

She was even written into the annals of Wannian County during her prime, becoming a legend who was praised by the world while she was still alive.

All of this didn't come from nowhere; it was earned through countless sleepless nights, countless hours of painstaking effort, and countless brushes with death. "Third Sister, are you stunned?"

Li's mother's gentle voice rang out from the side, and she reached out to pull the cloak up for her, saying, "It's windy, be careful not to catch a cold."

Li San Niang turned around, smiled at her mother, her eyes filled with relief and happiness: "It just feels like a dream."

Leng Shaoyang laughed from the side, "It's not a dream, it's all something you've achieved step by step, Junior Sister."

Our Master's spirit in heaven will surely be gratified.

Qiu Xiang nodded vigorously in agreement: "Third Sister, you don't know what people outside are saying about you now!"
They all say you're a 'female Bian Que' (a legendary Chinese physician)!

Li San Niang shook her head: "It's just an empty reputation."

All I did was fulfill my duty as a doctor.

It would be enough to see less sorrow and more joy in this world.

Li San Niang once again cast her gaze into the distance, beyond the dazzling sea of ​​lights, as if she saw an even more expansive world.

Chang'an is beautiful, and the Tang Dynasty is on the path to unprecedented prosperity.

But Li San Niang knew that beneath this light, there were still shadows.

Beyond the prosperity of this imperial capital, in the miasma-ridden lands of the south, in the bitterly cold borderlands of the north, and in the vast Gobi Desert of the western regions.

Countless women struggle with the life-threatening challenges of childbirth, countless infants die from simple illnesses, and countless places lack medical care and medicine.

Her mission is far from over.

"Mother," Dewdrop looked up, her little face glowing in the lamplight, "Will we stay in Chang'an forever?"

Li San Niang gently patted her daughter's head, then looked at her father and mother, her senior brother Leng Shaoyang, and her friends in the distance. Finally, her gaze returned to the bright moon that shines through the ages and this vibrant land.

"Chang'an is great, it's our home."

Her voice was clear and firm, filled with longing for the future, "But Mother still wants to see further afield."

A letter came from the maternity ward in the south, saying that it was hot and humid there and many women who had given birth were suffering from illnesses. Lady Zhongli (Zhongli Wenlian), who was in the south, invited me to go and take a look.

I was thinking that when spring arrives and the flowers bloom, I would take you, along with the female doctors from the 'Peaceful Women's Medical College' who were willing to go, on a trip south.”

Li San Niang's tone was calm, yet it contained an undeniable determination.

She was no longer just Li San Niang; she was the "Director of the Imperial Medical Bureau," and she bore a greater responsibility.

Her stage shouldn't be limited to Chang'an.

"Okay! Then I'll keep track of the expenses for Mother!"

Upon hearing Lu Zhu'er's words, Li San Niang smiled, her eyes sparkling with a light brighter than the myriad lights below.

That is an expectation for future challenges, and a firm commitment to putting ideals into practice.

She stood by the railing, the night breeze ruffling her official robes and hem.

Above us shines the eternally bright moon, and beneath our feet lies the glorious and prosperous capital city.

How beautiful is Chang'an! How magnificent is the Tang Dynasty!
Li San Niang, as a member of this great era, as a doctor, a mother, a teacher, and a pioneer, will never stop her footsteps.

She will descend from the summit of Chang'an, carrying her medical skills, her ideals, and her hopes, to the deeper reaches of the Tang Dynasty, to light up more places, and to protect the happiness of more families.

Her story is far from over; it has only just begun.

(Main story complete! Side stories will be updated gradually!)

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