The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 77: First Meeting (Please subscribe, please vote) Second update

Ying Zheng said solemnly:
"Doctor Nian Duan is kindhearted, talented, knowledgeable, and academically savvy. He is impartial, has saved countless lives, and has made great contributions to the world. A saint has three immortalities: establishing virtue, establishing merit, and establishing words. Nian Duan deserves this title. I hereby confer the title of Grand Master of Medicine, and the title of Marquis Huichun. He will enjoy the salary of the Prime Minister of the Qin Dynasty. He will not kneel when he sees the emperor, and he will drive four carriages and ride horses in the palace. He will have a mansion, 7,000 households, 7,000 acres of land, 7,000 gold, 1,000 pieces of silk, 10 pieces of precious jade, and 100 pieces of various treasures."

Nian Duan kowtowed and thanked the king: "I thank the king for his gift and for his great grace."

Ying Zheng smiled and said, "Master Nian Duan, please stand up quickly."

He then looked at the audience and said loudly: "Gentlemen, let us congratulate the people of the world and Master Nian Duan together!"

After saying this, he took the lead in bowing and said, "Congratulations, Master Nian Duan, for bringing benefits to the common people."

All the scholars and the elite soldiers of the Qin Dynasty shouted together: "Congratulations to Master Nian Duan for bringing benefits to the people." For a moment, congratulations echoed in all directions, resounding through the sky.

Ying Zheng thought: "I have invested a lot of money this time, I don't believe that I can't win the hearts of the people."

Let’s not talk about the people’s sentiments for now, at least right now, there are few people below who are not jealous.

From today onwards, no one in the world will dare to hurt even a hair of Nian Duan. Whenever he visits other countries, he will be the highest VIP. Moreover, as long as he doesn't do anything stupid that would ruin his golden body in this life, he will enjoy wealth and honor for generations!
There is no need to worry about any court struggles or disputes among nations. He is truly a rich and idle person.

And all this is because she has found a good partner.

She is still so young!!!
Nian Duan was a little confused at this moment. Was she already a grandmaster? Was she even given a title of nobility? In the history of medicine, it seemed that only the founder of medicine, Shennong, could have a higher status than her, right?
She was still a little conflicted inside, as this was not her sole achievement. It was mainly the prescription given by Ying Zheng. She was just summarizing the experiment. She felt unworthy of such a generous reward.

Not to mention money and titles, the main thing is the reputation, which should be passed down through the ages. No matter how indifferent to fame and fortune one is, it is really hard to remain calm.

Although what they did did benefit the world, without His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's efforts to promote it in such a scene, they would not have such a reputation.

Why did His Royal Highness treat me like this? I had clearly rejected his invitations several times, and I didn't even treat him well when we first met.

In a trance, Nian Duan recalled the scene when they first met half a year ago.

This story began more than half a year ago.

"I said, I won't go to Qin State, no matter what you say, I won't go! No matter how many times you come, I won't go! Even if the prince comes to invite me personally, I won't go!"

Half a year ago, at Jinghu Medical Village, Taihu Lake in the State of Chu.

Nian Duan, dressed in white, rejected Yan Jin outside the door with a solemn speech. Yan Jin smiled bitterly and said in a very respectful manner helplessly:
"Mr. Nian Duan, this is the last time. No matter what, please take a look at the handwritten letter from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. If you still refuse to go, I will leave immediately and never disturb your seclusion again."

Nian Duan frowned, and it seemed that he would not leave without taking a look: "Give it to me, let me take a look."

Yan Jin hurriedly handed it over with both hands, thinking to himself: "His Highness said that Nian Duan would definitely agree to come to Daqin after reading the letter. If he still doesn't agree, I will force him back. As expected of His Highness, he doesn't follow the ordinary path." Nian Duan didn't know that Yan Jin was thinking such a despicable thing, and looked at the contents of the letter carefully:

'Mr. Nian Duan, I admire you very much. I have admired your name for a long time and wanted to go to see you in person, but I have a special status, so I hope you will forgive me. I have no other thoughts, but it is related to the people of the world. I have been blessed by God with the skills to prevent and treat smallpox and protect pregnant women. The number of people who died from various diseases can be reduced by seven or eight out of ten. But I don't know any medical skills at all, which makes me ashamed. Everyone knows that there are few good doctors in Qin, and most of them are women and children, so it is not convenient for men to try. In the world, I only know that you are virtuous and talented, and you are the right person. I hope you will consider the people of the world and the hardships of women and children and go to Qin for a chat. I swear by the Luo River that you are free to come and go, and I will never stop you. I will prepare a bed to welcome you in Xianyang. I respectfully pay my respects.'

When Nian Duan saw the words in the letter, he felt that something had changed. The letter from the prince was humble and was written specifically in the Chu language.

The content of the letter also surprised her. Nian Duan had also heard that the new prince of Qin was a man favored by heaven, but she didn't know whether it was true or not. A few years ago, she heard that a prince of Baiyue was born with special signs, but he was killed by Han Chu and disappeared without a trace. No one knew whether he was dead or alive.

However, the content of the prince's letter is really extraordinary. If it is true, I really have to go. Doctors put benevolence first. If there is really a way to prevent and treat smallpox and I need the help of doctors, doctors will naturally not hesitate to help.

But Qin is a country of tigers and wolves, so I am afraid it is fake, just like our predecessor Bian Que, who could not come back after going there.

Nian Duan hesitated again and again, but good intentions prevailed. He decided to go. There was nothing that Qin wanted to target him for, except his medical skills.

For the sake of those suffering from illness and pain in the world, just go ahead. I hope that this prince is as humble and polite as he is in the letter, and that what he said is true.

Nian Duan made up his mind and said to Yan Jin, "I'll pack up and go to Qin with you tomorrow."

Yan Jin saw that Nian Duan had been in a daze for a long time after reading the letter, and had been waiting. Suddenly, he heard these words and was overjoyed. He hurriedly said, "Okay, I will make sure everything is ready. Sir, you can leave at any time. I wonder if you need my help."

Nian Duan refused: "No need, let's set off early tomorrow morning."

Yan Jin nodded repeatedly and breathed a sigh of relief. His Highness was really capable. The woman agreed with just one letter. There was no need to force her this time.

The next day, the group packed up and hurried on their way to Daqin. Along the way, Nian Duan felt better. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had made very appropriate arrangements, making the journey comfortable, and even providing two maids to serve him.

But I was even more puzzled. Am I really that important? I am just a doctor.

After entering Xianyang City, I found myself in an elegant and quiet mansion. It had everything I needed and was very considerate. There was nothing overly luxurious. Everything was quiet and comfortable.

There was no rush for him to enter the palace for an audience. He rested in the mansion for a few days to relieve the fatigue caused by the long journey, and then he was invited into the palace.

After entering the Prince's Palace, Ying Zheng personally greeted him in front of the palace with a gentle smile and respectful manners. Nian Duan also felt a bit favorable towards him when he saw him. This Prince is truly a man of great appearance and a match for the sun and the moon.

Ying Zheng saw Nian Duan from a distance, and he didn't expect that Nian Duan was so young and beautiful now, with a cool and elegant temperament.

According to Yan Jin, Nian Duan is the only one living in Jinghu, and there is no one else. Judging from her age, she must not have accepted Duan Murong as her disciple yet. Now that Nian Duan has come to Qin, I wonder if they still have the relationship of master and disciple.

(End of this chapter)