A four-year-old medical prodigy descended to the mortal realm, and the entire capital sought her tre

The Empress Dowager's face showed a look of horror: "Epi-poison? You mean, the elixir is poisonous?"

Zhou Ruo nodded: "These poisons can cure diseases, but too much of them won't work!"

The Empress Dowager thought for a moment, then panicked even more, "His Majesty has consumed so many elixirs, then what about him?!"

Zhou Ruo wasn't sure either. "I've never met the Emperor, so I don't know."

The Dowager Consort took a deep breath, appearing capable of handling any symptom, and asked, "Ruo'er, can your grandmother's erysipelas be cured?"

"It definitely can!" Zhou Ruo said decisively, but her eyes dimmed the next second.

Zhou Ruo lowered her head and said in a barely audible voice, "However, I need some more time."

The Empress Dowager stroked Zhou Ruo's hair, pulled her into her arms, and patted her little hand.

"Okay, Grandma believes in Ruo'er. Grandma will wait for you."

When Zhou Ruo heard her grandmother say that she believed in her, a fire immediately ignited in her heart, warming her and giving her even more motivation.

After returning to the Prince An's residence, Zhou Ruo took out silver needles and first forced out the cold air from the Empress Dowager's body.

After Zhou Ruo used fiery silver needles to prick the Empress Dowager three times, she saw the forced-out chill emanating from the Empress Dowager's body.

It formed rings of white water vapor.

At the same time, something unexpected happened.

The spirit insects that were initially active gradually quieted down.

Then, the originally plump spirit insect shrank a little under the influence of the fire energy inputted by the silver needles.

The insects, which were already small, became even smaller.

Some even seemed to have been evaporated of moisture, becoming dry and motionless.

"Huh?" Zhou Ruo was surprised that these spirit insects were afraid of fire.

Not afraid of sourness, but afraid of heat?

Isn't that easy to handle?

Zhou Ruo then took out two more silver needles and injected more spiritual power into the Taifei acupoint, channeling the fire elemental energy into it.

The spirit insect did indeed shrink a little more.

But soon the Dowager Princess couldn't bear it anymore, "Ruo'er, Grandmother is feeling so unwell."

The Dowager was having difficulty breathing, her forehead was covered in sweat, and the back of her clothes was soaked.

Zhou Ruo quickly removed the silver needles, which calmed down the Empress Dowager and reduced some of her anger.

She discovered that while it was true that spirit insects feared fire, the Empress Dowager's body could not withstand too much heat.

"Grandma, I think I've found a way! But we can only do it little by little."

Zhou Ruo told the Empress Dowager the good news in a tone that was half excited and half consultative.

With tears in her eyes, the Dowager Consort held Zhou Ruo's hands and said, "Good...good...Ruo'er, you've worked so hard, and it's been difficult for you."

The Empress Dowager couldn't bear to see such a young child have to deal with such difficult problems.

This thought strengthened her resolve to protect Zhou Ruo for the rest of her life.

Three days later, the Duke of Ling's mansion held a funeral, and Ling Yu died of illness.

Liu was heartbroken. She stood by Ling Yu's coffin, cursing Zhou Ruo in her heart.

Her molars were clenched tightly, and her palms were pierced by her fingernails from clenching her fists so tightly that they left bloody marks.

"Zhou Ruo, you stood by and watched me die! My Yu'er died because of your cruelty! I will never forgive you!"

Liu was blinded by ignorance and hatred.

Zhou Ruo went to give the Empress Dowager acupuncture for several days in a row. After five days of treatment, the spirit insect had shrunk a little, but its vitality remained.

However, the Dowager Princess was in good spirits, without any illness or discomfort.

The Empress Dowager noticed that Zhou Ruo came every day and was very serious when giving acupuncture.

Sometimes she would want to insert another needle, but after hesitating, she would put the silver needle away.

The Empress Dowager gradually sensed Zhou Ruo's anxiety.

On the fifth day, as Zhou Ruo removed the silver needles, the Dowager Consort comforted her:

"Child, don't worry, Grandma is recovering very well now, so don't be too anxious."

The Dowager Princess touched Zhou Ruo's face again, "Look, you've lost weight in just a few days. Your grandmother will be heartbroken if you're like this."

Zhao Jinzhong shared the same sentiment and accompanied Zhou Ruolai to the Prince An's residence every day.

After returning to the general's mansion, I saw that Zhou Ruo was often lost in thought, and the fruit she ate didn't taste as good as before.

He also felt sorry for Zhou Ruo, but he knew that Zhou Ruo had her own mission and tasks.

Unable to help her, he could only silently stay by her side and protect her.

When he grows up a bit more, and war breaks out in the imperial court, it will be difficult for him to stay with Zhou Ruo.

"Hey! What are you two doing here!" An Chang ran in from outside, panting.

As he spoke, he walked to the Empress Dowager's table, picked up the water jug, and gulped down the water.

Seeing his fierce appearance, the Dowager Princess laughed at him, "Chang'er, what's gotten into you like this?"

An Chang drank half a pot of water in one gulp, wiped the water stains from the corners of his mouth with his sleeve, and let out a comfortable sigh.

"Grandmother, the clinic is ready."

Then An Chang turned to look at Zhao Jinzhong.

"I went to the General's Mansion to look for you, but Siqiao said you came to Prince An's Mansion, so I came back."

"Oh? The clinic is all set up? Then Ruo'er can pick an auspicious day to open it." The Empress Dowager was also very happy to hear this news.

An Chang raised her head, puffed out her chest, and looked quite proud. "Grandmother, please praise me!"

The Dowager Princess chuckled upon hearing this and praised him in a very cooperative manner:

"As expected of our Prince An, you are truly amazing! You've set up such a large clinic so quickly; your contribution is indispensable!"

An Chang was still not satisfied. "Grandmother, a reward?"

The Dowager Consort said earnestly, "A reward! A reward is a must! How about I reward you by having you lend a hand to Ruo'er at the clinic more often?"

An Chang took a moment to react, and only when he saw Zhao Jinzhong smirking did he realize that he hadn't misheard.

He twisted his body, stomped his foot, and called out unhappily, "Grandma!"

Zhou Ruo didn't understand why, but she found the atmosphere amusing, so she laughed along with it.

The Dowager Princess couldn't help but laugh again and asked him, "Did your grandmother reward you with silver?"

An Chang held up two hands. "I want one hundred taels of silver, plus one condition!"

This young man is really asking for an exorbitant price, the Dowager said:

"One hundred taels it is. You've helped Ruo'er, that's a great service! What other conditions do you want?"

An Chang looked at Zhou Ruo and said, "Now that I've set up the clinic for you, shouldn't you call me 'brother'?"

Zhao Jinzhong took two steps and walked up to An Chang, his face showing displeasure: "An Chang, you've gone too far!"

An Chang was unconvinced and wanted to argue with Zhao Jinzhong.

But then Zhou Ruo said, "Thank you, Brother An Chang."

Upon hearing that "brother," An Chang instantly closed her eyes, savoring the sound: "Wow! That's so beautiful!"

But the next second he froze, opened his eyes, and looked at Zhou Ruo, "Why...why is there a name before 'brother'?"

Zhou Ruo ran to Zhao Jinzhong's side, hugged his arms, and said, "Because I already have an older brother!"

An Chang pointed at the brother and sister, gritting her teeth as she said, "Fine, fine! You two are such a loving siblings, huh!"

In fact, An Chang was already very happy to hear Zhou Ruo call him brother, not to mention that he also received a hundred taels of silver as a reward from his grandmother.

Having served as the supervisor for the past two weeks, An Chang was very satisfied, having made a profit.