I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 449 The whole family is an official! The wife is a county lady, and the son is a ceremonial officer of the Taichang Temple
September 15th, near noon.

The sky was gray, the sun was blocked by thick clouds, and the autumn wind was cool.

The Forbidden City, Qixiang Palace.

The second prince Zhao Han's fever has not subsided yet.

Due to being in a coma for a long time and not eating, his body became increasingly weak.

At this moment, the imperial doctors no longer dared to use medicine. They just fed him some warm ginger water when he was somewhat sober.

They had placed their hopes on the second prince being able to get through it on his own.

Zhao Zhen looked gloomy.

He has experienced similar scenes several times.

At this moment, he had placed all his hopes on the doctor invited by Su Liang.

……

this moment.

Su Liang and Zhang Maze appeared on the city wall of Xuande Gate.

Su Liang estimated that Du Lei and Sun Sheng would arrive in Bianjing City with Qian Yi around the afternoon.

He had ordered people to prepare food and tea in a carriage, while Zhang Maoze had already prepared various commonly used medicinal herbs.

Our lives are at stake, and we cannot waste even a moment.

When Qian Yi arrives, he will get on the carriage and head straight to the Forbidden City.

After getting on the carriage.

Su Liang will let him eat something to fill his stomach and tell him that he will take full responsibility if any accident occurs.

This will allow Qian Yi to focus on saving people.

at this time.

One of Su Liang's guards suddenly ran over excitedly and said, "Boss, Instructor Du and Instructor Sun are back!"

"So fast!"

Su Liang was overjoyed, and immediately ran to the top of the city wall with Zhang Maize.

then.

The two saw Du Lei and Sun Sheng running towards them on horseback. Sun Sheng was holding a medicine box in his hand, and Du Lei was carrying a man on his back.

Su Liang and Zhang Maize quickly went downstairs and ran towards the carriage outside the door.

……

Outside the city gate, in front of the carriage.

After Du Lei and Sun Sheng got off their horses, they lay directly on the ground, gasping for breath.

This time, the two of them rushed to Yuncheng County.

It runs faster than the imperial guards of the Song Dynasty.

Su Liang came to the carriage and when he saw the person brought back by Du Lei, he was stunned and then looked at Du Lei.

"Why? Doctor Qian Yi is too old, so you brought his son here!"

The person in front of me is very young. Judging from his appearance, he is only in his early twenties.

Su Liang's face turned pale.

He hated himself for not telling her that even if Qian Yi was over a hundred years old, he should be brought back to Bianjing City.

Du Lei was stunned.

"Boss, he is Doctor Qian Yi."

"what?"

Su Liang looked at Qian Yi in front of him, a little confused.

At this time.

Qian Yi straightened his clothes, picked up the medicine box and said, "My name is Qian Yi, courtesy name Zhongyang. Are you going to the palace to see a doctor?"

Su Liang looked at Qian Yi and asked, "Doctor Qian Yi, how old are you?"

"Twenty-two years old." Qian Yi replied.

Su Liang's mood suddenly became nervous.

At the age of 22, Qian Yi most likely had very average medical skills.

Tang Wanmei had said before that he was young, but she didn't expect him to be so young.

Zhang Maoze, who was standing by, couldn't help but ask, "Doctor Qian, may I ask how many years have you been practicing medicine?"

If Zhang Maoze took a 22-year-old young man to the Forbidden City to treat the prince, and failed to cure him, he would also be guilty of a serious crime.

Even if the emperor did not punish him, I'm afraid Concubine Zhang would target him.

Qian Yi bowed slightly.

"It has been ten years, including this year. I have been weak since I was a child, so I have been treating myself as a patient. I have some experience in treating children's fevers!"

Although Qian Yi is young, he is mature and speaks very steadily.

"That's it, get in the car!" Su Liang urged. There was no other way at the moment.

……

On the carriage.

Su Liang told Qian Yi that he was Su Liang, and the person he wanted to treat was the second prince Zhao Han.

After Qian Yi learned about it, he did not get nervous, but remained calm and asked seriously about the second prince's condition and medical treatment.

Zhang Maonze told him everything.

After a while, Su Liang said, "Doctor Qian, I'm counting on you this time. I hope you can do your best. If you can't cure it, you don't have to bear any responsibility!"

"Practicing medicine and saving lives is my job. I treat all patients the same and will do my best. I will never be afraid to prescribe medicine just because of the patient's special status!" Qian Yi said seriously.

These words eased Su Liang's anxious mood a little.

After a while.

Zhang Maoze brought Qian Yi into Qixiang Palace, while Su Liang, as an outsider, waited outside.

"Sir, the good doctor is here! The good doctor is here!"

Zhang Maozhe's voice.

This attracted Zhao Zhen and the imperial doctors who were not far away.

When they saw Qian Yi, a man in his twenties, carrying a medicine box, they couldn't help but be surprised.

A person who studies medicine.

If one can become a master at the age of thirty, he is considered to be gifted.

At such an age, she dared to treat the prince. Regardless of whether her medical skills were good or not, she was definitely very courageous.

"I am Qian Yi, the village doctor. I am here to see you, Your Majesty!" Qian Yi bowed politely.

this moment.

Zhao Zhen could no longer care about so much, and hurriedly said: "Doctor Qian, come and diagnose the disease, come and diagnose the disease!"

Immediately, Qian Yi quickly went into the inner room.

A group of imperial doctors followed in, as they were responsible for checking the prescription.

In front of the bed.

Concubine Zhang was also a little confused when she saw such a young doctor.

Qian Yi put his hand on the second prince's arm, then looked at his eyes and tongue, then took his pulse, then stood up and walked to the table nearby.

He started writing the prescription directly, and all the imperial doctors gathered around him.

After a moment, the prescription was completed.

Chief Doctor Wang took the prescription, read it over, and murmured, "It's exactly what's wrong with the condition. I wonder which medical book this prescription came from?"

Qian Yi said: "I like to modify ancient prescriptions into modern ones. This prescription is not in medical books, but I made it myself. However, I have tried it on some children and the effect is quite good."

"How many children have taken this prescription?" asked Doctor Wang.

"More than ten!" Qian Yi thought for a moment and replied.

"Only a dozen children have taken it, yet you dare to feed it to the Second Prince? If something unexpected happens, can you afford it?" an imperial physician scolded angrily.

A prescription needs to be used by thousands of people and take at least several years before it takes shape.

Only then will it be called: Fang.

Qian Yi did not argue with the imperial doctors, but turned to look at Zhao Zhen.

"How confident are you?" Zhao Zhen asked.

Qian Yi thought for a moment and said, "More than 50%."

"Prepare the medicine immediately!" Zhao Zhen said to the imperial doctors. If the medicine was not used, the second prince would be critically ill.

The imperial doctors dared not say anything more.

He immediately picked up the medicine bag and went to boil it, and Qian Yi followed him.

Half an hour later, a bowl of medicine was brought over.

Qian Yi let the semi-conscious Second Prince lean against the head of the bed, and then slowly poured the medicine into his mouth with a spoon.

Qian Yi was very skilled in feeding the medicine. He fed the Second Prince a whole bowl of medicine without spilling a single drop.

It is difficult for the imperial doctors here to be so delicate.

Then, everyone became nervous and began to observe the reaction of the Second Prince.

About a quarter of an hour later.

The second prince's red and hot face gradually improved and returned to normal.

Zhao Zhen's complexion gradually improved.

Half an hour later.

The second prince slowly opened his eyes, looked at Zhao Zhen, and said, "Daddy, I'm hungry!"

Zhao Zhen's eyes suddenly filled with tears, and he hurriedly said, "Go get some rice porridge! Go get some rice porridge!"

Three days later.

This was the first time the second prince spoke.

Concubine Zhang wiped her tears, took the rice porridge that was brought to her, and started feeding her child herself.

Zhao Han drank the rice porridge in big gulps and finished half a bowl.

Being able to eat is a sign of physical recovery.

After hearing that the second prince's condition had improved, Su Liang let out a long sigh and then left the palace.

After drinking the porridge, the second prince fell into a deep sleep again.

At this moment, Zhao Zhen still did not dare to be careless.

He looked at Qian Yi. "Doctor Qian, please stay here tonight to prevent the fever from recurring."

"Yes!" Qian Yi bowed again.

The imperial doctors on the side looked at each other.

Although the government did not ask them to keep watch at night, if they left tonight, the reputation of the Imperial Hospital would probably be ruined.

This night is very crucial.

Only if you can survive this night without fever, you can be considered cured.

The night is long.

But Qian Yi and the other imperial doctors did not dare to take a nap, for fear that something might go wrong. Fortunately, the Second Prince remained very quiet at night.

I slept until five in the morning and then woke up.

Afterwards, the second prince took the medicine, drank half a bowl of porridge and two snacks, and gradually became lively.

He was holding the wooden horse and puppet given to him by the eldest prince and Su Zimu, and talking endlessly with Zhao Zhen and Concubine Zhang, and was very happy.

Immediately, several imperial physicians examined the Second Prince's pulse.

It is confirmed that the fever has subsided, but the body is just a little weaker.

After a while.

Zhao Zhen asked Qian Yi and the other imperial doctors to go to the side hall with him.

"Doctor Qian Yi, how should I take the medicine next? Are there any taboos?"

Qian Yi bowed towards Zhao Zhen.

"You need to take medicine for another two days, and then you can rest. In addition, the Second Prince is too weak, and he occasionally gets anxious and palpitations, which is actually caused by not moving around enough. I suggest that the Second Prince play more with children of the same age, run more, move more, and stand in the sun more!"

Zhao Zhen nodded in approval.

The second prince is in weak health.

Ultimately, it was because Concubine Zhang did not allow him to run around.

If he could run for half an hour like the eldest prince and Su Zimu, his clothes would either be dirty or torn, and he would not be so weak.

Like Su Zimu, he is like a little calf.

Ordinary adults can’t keep up with him. He can eat and sleep well, so he naturally gets sick less often.

"Doctor Qian, what reward do you want? An official position, money, whatever you want, I will definitely satisfy you!"

"Your Majesty, practicing medicine and diagnosing patients are my duty. I have nothing to ask for!" Qian Yi said slowly.

Qian Yi is twenty-two years old.

But perhaps because he started practicing medicine too early, his speech and demeanor are as mature as that of a 40-year-old doctor.

Zhao Zhen looked at the chief physician Wang of the Imperial Hospital and said, "Doctor Wang, please arrange a place for Doctor Qian to stay in the Imperial Hospital and treat him well. I will give him a generous reward in two days!"

"I obey!"

The imperial doctors left immediately with Qian Yi. After staying up all night, everyone was very tired.

After a while, Zhao Zhen came in front of Concubine Zhang.

Concubine Zhang said excitedly: "Your Majesty, you...you must reward this Doctor Qian Yi generously, and it would be best if you could keep him in the Imperial Hospital!"

"Do you know who found this Doctor Qian Yi?" Zhao Zhen asked.

Concubine Zhang shook her head in confusion.

"It's Mr. and Mrs. Su Liang! Tang knew that this doctor Qian Yi could cure children's fever, so she told Su Qing, and Su Qing immediately sent someone to take him to Yuncheng County on the Jingdong Road."

"You understand what kind of risk they took to do this. They could have just ignored it!"

"I understand. I will definitely thank them generously!" Concubine Zhang said with a guilty look on her face.

Zhao Zhen added, "The Queen has been worried about Han'er for the past few days. When she learned that Han'er was ill, she was the first to summon the imperial physician. Don't be suspicious anymore, understand?"

"Yes."

"In addition, Han'er is weak, largely because he stays in Qixiang Palace all day. From now on, let him run around with Yu'er and Zimu more often!"

"I understand. I will do as you say!"

The Second Prince is Concubine Zhang's life, and she will definitely do anything that is beneficial to the Second Prince.

……

Two days later.

Near noon, in front of Su's house.

Three carriages carrying gifts were lined up in a row, one from Zhao Zhen, one from Empress Cao, and one from Concubine Zhang.

It can be said that the Su family once again saved Zhao Zhen's family.

They naturally have to express their gratitude.

At the same time, several eunuchs held Zhao Zhen's handwritten edict and announced two decrees.

First, Tang Wanmei was granted the title of Princess Chunshu.

Secondly, he granted the seven-year-old Su Zimu the title of Fenglilang of Taichang Temple.

When the officials in the Secretariat learned about these two imperial edicts, their first reaction was: The emperor is being willful again.

The title of Princess is conferred only on the grandmother, mother or wife of an official of the fourth rank or above.

But at the moment, Su Liang was only a fifth-rank official, which was not in accordance with etiquette.

Secondly, since the reign of Emperor Taizong, even if the son of a prime minister was granted a title by inheritance after reaching adulthood, the rank was only the ninth rank, and the current system of titles by inheritance is almost abolished.

The seven-year-old Su Zimu was directly promoted to the eighth rank, which was even more against etiquette.

But when the ministers read the official edict and learned the ins and outs of the matter, they had no objection and immediately used the Secretariat seal.

Tang Wanmei's title of Princess.

It was not due to Su Liang's merit, but to her merit in saving the prince.

This kind of bestowal of titles does not exceed the regulations.

Su Zimu was appointed as Fenglilang of Taichang Temple, not because of favoritism, but because Su Zimu also had the merit of saving the second prince.

The gentlemen originally thought that even so, Su Zimu's reward was too great.

When he learned that Concubine Zhang had slapped Su Zimu not long ago, he stopped talking.

The behavior of Su Liang and his wife is truly a role model for scholars and officials all over the world.

Su Zimu was bullied by Concubine Zhang, but the Su couple repaid evil with kindness and sought medical treatment to save the patient.

Such a broad mind is rare in the world.

You know, it's okay as long as you are rescued.

However, if they fail to rescue him, they will be suspected of causing the death of the prince. Given Concubine Zhang's personality and some officials in the court who dislike Su Liang, the Su family will be in chaos.

Most people would never say a word.

But Su Liang and his wife chose to save people. This family is worthy of admiration.

"The entire Jingming family should be officials. Look at their character. Jingming and his wife dote on Zimu very much. They choose to save people under such circumstances. They are truly our role models. If you were in their place, would you do the same? Would you dare to do so? Facing such a minister, it would not be excessive for the government to treat him well. We should reflect on ourselves!" Wen Yanbo said in a hoarse voice.

All the ministers nodded.

Saving the prince's life is a great achievement, and no reward is excessive.

When Su Liang learned that Tang Wanmei and Su Zimu were both given titles, he quickly submitted a petition to resign.

Su Zimu's starting point was too high, and he didn't like it.

But Zhao Zhen directly rejected his memorial and wrote a sentence on it: If you resign again, I will definitely give you a higher title.

Su Liang had no choice but to accept this reality.

From that day on, Su Zimu, who used to be beaten or scolded every other day, became an official appointed by the imperial court who received 15 strings of cash every month and did not have to do anything.

……

Two days later.

Near noon, Censorate.

Zhang Maoze came to Su Liang with tears on his face.

"Su Sijian, go and persuade the divine doctor Qian Yi. He refuses the government's reward and is unwilling to work at the Imperial Medical Office. He wants to return to Yuncheng County tomorrow. I... I really can't persuade him!"

At the moment, Qian Yi was a guest of honor of the government.

Zhang Maoze was unable to give away the official reward, but he did not dare to offend Qian Yi.

He was very anxious.

Su Liang suddenly became happy.

"This genius doctor Qian Yi is also a wonderful person. Like Wang Jiefu, he knew what he wanted to do in his life very early on. People like him deserve respect!"

"I'll try to persuade you!"

……

Half an hour later, Su Liang arrived at the Imperial Hospital.

The Imperial Hospital treated Qian Yi as a treasure, providing him with the best room, the best medicinal materials, the best utensils, and the best servants. They provided him with whatever he wanted, just to keep him in the Imperial Hospital.

But Qian Yi carried his medicine box and wanted to return home.

After a while.

Su Liang came to Qian Yi alone.

Qian Yi bowed to Su Liang and said, "Su Sijian, the Second Prince is fine now, why don't you let me go home? There are many good doctors in Bianjing City, and they don't need me. The children of the poor in the countryside need me more..."

In Qian Yi's eyes, the infant mortality rate of children from poor families is much higher than that of children from rich families.

He believed that the rich had many good doctors under their command and did not need him, so he should go to the countryside to seek medical treatment. He was used to a free life and did not want to work in the Imperial Medical Service.

In his heart, money and official positions are like clouds, and saving the lives of the people and children of the world is his lifelong pursuit.

"sit!"

Su Liang and the other man sat opposite each other.

"Doctor Qian, I understand how you feel, but you can't go back. This diagnosis has made you famous. If you return to Yuncheng County, countless dignitaries will come to visit you. I'm afraid you won't have a moment of peace!"

"Then...then...then I will take my wife and children, hide my identity, and travel around. I was born in an ordinary family, and the children of ordinary people need me more!" Qian Yi said.

Su Liang shook his head slightly.

"Doctor Qian, I know you don't like the officialdom and would rather treat the lower-class people, but have you ever thought about how many children you can save in a year by doing this? How many children can you save in your lifetime?"

"I suggest that you bring your wife and children to Bianjing City and open a clinic that specializes in treating children regardless of their social status. Children with intractable diseases from all prefectures and cities can be sent to your clinic through the government office. With the protection of the court, you will never be bothered!"

"You may be a little tired, but you can take in a few apprentices, and then compile your prescriptions into a book and spread it all over the world, so that all children in the world can have prescriptions to cure diseases, and it can also benefit future generations. How do you think?"

"Can I really choose not to join the Imperial Medical Service and instead open my own clinic in Bian Jing and compile medical books?" Qian Yi became excited.

"I promise, no problem!" Su Liang said firmly.

Qian Yi's personality is not suitable for entering the Imperial Medical Service. He is more suitable for opening a clinic to cure diseases and save lives. Su Liang's strategy is to help him fulfill his lifelong ideal.

"Okay, then... I won't leave!" Qian Yi nodded heavily.

(End of this chapter)