The Ninth Lady is a rebellious person.

Chapter 328 She's really arrogant for winning favor!

As February drew to a close, the students entered the Imperial Examination Hall, and Lang Jiuchuan had already made preparations and prepared the medicine. Only then did he invite Zeng Jichuan to perform the Golden Needle Removal Technique.

As for why she came to the Wanshi Shop instead of the Zeng Mansion, it was naturally because the feng shui of the Wanshi Shop was different. Even the private room where guests were received had been specially arranged by her. With the blessing of the array, the energy flowing in the private room was more refreshing, which could make the guests feel more relaxed and at ease when they were receiving acupuncture.

However, besides her trusted servants, Zeng Jichuan also brought her grandson Zeng Yuanhang, who was ready to serve her at any time, as well as the physician Ou, whose face she had previously examined.

After a few days' absence, the signs of decline in Academician Ou's demeanor have become even more pronounced.

Lang Jiuchuan looked at the group of people with a detached expression.

Although Zeng Jichuan couldn't see her expression—after all, his Yin-Yang Eyes had been automatically sealed—he had long held a high position and was extremely sensitive to changes in a person's aura. Even though he couldn't see clearly, he could still sense Lang Jiuchuan's displeasure.

Zeng Jichuan quickly explained, "Because we're coming to Wanshipu and need to go home after the surgery, I've asked two more servants to carry us out..."

Lang Jiuchuan's lips twitched as he interrupted him: "My lord, once you master the Golden Needle Barrier Removal Technique, you won't need to lie down to leave. You'll be able to see perfectly well and walk out. Carrying you out? Are you cursing yourself?"

Zeng Jichuan's eyelids twitched, and he chuckled awkwardly, "Of course not."

Zeng Yuanhang's eyes widened. Was this still their dignified and imposing old man? How could he act more like a grandson than him, especially in front of this frail little girl?

If Zeng Jichuan hadn't forbade him from acting like a young master before he arrived, he would have questioned Lang Jiuchuan about what rare treasures he had eaten to be so bold.
Lang Jiuchuan then looked at Professor Ou: "Are you worried about my skills and want to observe from the sidelines?"

Professor Ou immediately said, "I didn't come here to steal your skills. I also know the Golden Needle Removal Technique, but I'm too old now and my hands aren't steady enough, which is why I didn't dare to agree to Master Zeng's request. I came here to see if there's anything I can do to help."

"You may observe if you wish, but I must make it clear beforehand that I am practicing acupuncture and do not like people making noise around me. If you make any noise, I will have to ask you to leave."

"I naturally know the difference between light and heavy." As a doctor himself, Dr. Ou knew that a calm mind was necessary when administering acupuncture.

Lang Jiuchuan instructed Jianlan and a servant to prepare the medicinal soup needed during the operation. She first checked Zeng Jichuan's pulse and felt that it was stronger and his kidney water was more abundant than before. She said, "Take your medicine on time. You've been doing well these past few days."

Zeng Jichuan smiled and said, "It's your prescription that's good. I'll continue taking it from now on."

He knows best whether the medicine is effective or not; the fact that he sleeps well, eats well, and has strong back and legs is the best proof.

Ou Yuanzheng pricked up his ears, feeling like he was being scratched by a cat. He wondered if he could take a look at that good prescription. Just by looking at Zeng Jichuan's face, he could tell that he was in good spirits now!

“Yes, it’s a health-preserving formula.” Lang Jiuchuan stopped and asked him to sit by the window to wait. She then opened a set of gold needle instruments that the Zeng family had made. It was in an ebony box, and when she opened it, it was glittering with gold and very finely polished.

Lang Jiuchuan picked up a needle, examined it carefully, flicked it gently, and listened to the faint buzzing sound it emitted. He said, "This set of needles is well made."

“A good needle deserves a good doctor. It is my good fortune that this needle has been praised by you, young friend. I give it to you as a tribute to your benevolent heart as a doctor, and I hope that you will continue to help the world,” Zeng Jichuan said.

Lang Jiuchuan shook his head: "I'll accept the acupuncture, but whether I'm truly committed to helping others depends on my mood." She had opened his eyes to the world, and he wouldn't feel guilty about taking a set of acupuncture needles.

Ou Yuanzheng and Zeng Yuanhang stared blankly at Lang Jiuchuan. How arrogant!
Lang Jiuchuan made all the necessary preparations. Seeing Zeng Jichuan rubbing his hands together, she explained in detail how she would administer the acupuncture and what the steps would be, in order to ease his tension.

There are eight methods for removing obstacles with golden needles. These eight methods refer to eight steps, such as assessing the situation, dotting the eyes, shooting back, and exploring the obstruction. She explained them slowly, making the audience feel as if they were watching a complete process of removing obstacles.

Zeng Jichuan: It doesn't sound that scary!
Professor Ou: She really does!
Zeng Yuanhang looked Lang Jiuchuan up and down. How old was she again?

Lang Jiuchuan's reassurances really put Zeng Jichuan at ease. In addition, the air in the room made him feel relaxed, so he stood up, cupped his hands, and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, young friend."

Lang Jiuchuan hummed in agreement. The term "young friend" seemed like a way of getting closer to him, so he said, "My Daoist name is Qingyi. You can call me Fellow Daoist Qingyi."

Ou Yuanzheng shook his head: "She's still too young, young friend. That's the kind of close relationship elders have for each other, and to have the favor of the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel—that's a connection that many people would kill for. Yet she seems to be trying to avoid suspicion."

However, once this thought came to mind, he was somewhat stunned. He recalled what Lang Jiuchuan had said that day: she was not a royal physician, so she didn't have so many scruples and could do whatever she wanted, daring to speak and act. Did that mean that it was precisely because of her purity that people looked at her with new respect?
Ou Yuanzheng smiled wryly. Having lived in the Imperial Medical Academy for so long, he had witnessed too much corruption and his thinking and behavior had become entrenched. He always weighed the pros and cons before acting, which made him hesitant and caught in a dilemma.

He's not even as good as a child!
Zeng Jichuan was also somewhat surprised and said, "A title is fine, but what is the origin of this 'Qingyi'?"

“Eastern Azure Dragon, Jia and Yi Wood.” Lang Jiuchuan looked out the window and saw that the sunlight was just right. He said, “As long as Yi Wood has a piece of soil where it can take root, water, and sunshine, it can grow very well. I hope to grow as well as Yi Wood.”

That means she will live a long and long life, growing into a giant green dragon tree.

Zeng Jichuan read it aloud and said, "This Taoist name is indeed quite good. Was it given to you by your master?"

Lang Jiuchuan looked bewildered, but just then he saw Jianlan and the others bringing in the medicine and other items, so he said, "We can begin now."

She looked at Zeng Yuanhang and said, "We don't need too many people here, lest the atmosphere become stagnant and it's bad for the patients. Go wait outside and don't wander around. There are women in the inner quarters."

Zeng Yuanhang thought to himself, "Actually, you're probably afraid I'll yell and disturb you, right?"
But he dared not disobey, so he got up and went out. He saw a tree in the back hall that had obviously been transplanted not long ago, so he walked over, looked up and wondered what kind of tree it was.

"The Six Paths Wood, also known as the Dragon Subduing Wood, will bloom in May." Fu Qi stood behind him unnoticed, as if he had heard his inner thoughts and explained.

Zeng Yuanhang jumped up in fright: "Why do you walk so quietly?"

Fu Qi glanced at him indifferently, his lips moving slightly, "Naturally, it's because I'm not human!"

Zeng Yuanhang watched as he walked to the door of the side room, his face turning green. This Wanshi Shop was strange in every way, but staying there made one feel refreshed. He had stayed up until dawn last night, but he wasn't sleepy at all. It was truly bizarre!

(End of this chapter)