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

There was fruit in the side hall, and since Zhou Ruo hadn't eaten breakfast, she started eating the fruit there as if no one else was around.

Several eunuchs and palace maids were on duty in the side hall, and Zhou Ruo became interested in those eunuchs.

From the moment she entered the palace, she discovered that there were many strange people there.

He resembles a man, but lacks masculinity.

She also heard others refer to these people as "father-in-laws".

Zhou Ruo was curious about these eunuchs. How could such species exist in the mortal realm? The balance of Yin and Yang was clearly off.

I could tell they were missing something, but I couldn't see any signs of illness in them.

If this were in her previous life in the cultivation world, it would definitely be an excellent material for alchemy.

When the Emperor entered the main hall, Zhou Ruo, who was sitting in the side hall, immediately sensed a slightly familiar feeling.

I had this feeling before, both in Little Sheep Village and in front of my grandmother.

Where else?

Oh right! Ling Yu, who reeks of stench, and Qian Lai, who ate the Vermilion Bird Grass, they also have this feeling about them.

Zhou Ruo waited for about half an hour, and then Prince An and Zhao Yucheng led her to the Imperial Study immediately after the court session.

The closer Zhou Ruoneng got to the Imperial Study, the stronger the feeling he had earlier in the side hall became.

Inside the Imperial Study, the Emperor was conversing with the Imperial Advisor.

Prince An and Zhao Yucheng led Zhou Ruo inside and bowed.

"Prince An, General Zhao, please rise!"

Zhou Ruo also stood up, and only then did she see a person dressed in a yellow robe sitting behind a table more than ten feet away in front of her.

He was slightly older than Zhao Yucheng and had a beard similar to that of Doctor Yu.

It was enveloped in a faint golden light, exuding a... dragon aura, radiating an imposing presence without being angry.

But upon closer inspection, Zhou Ruo saw traces of basalt, vermilion bird grass, and many other herbs on the emperor's body.

Zhou Ruo finally realized that the familiar feeling she had sensed in the side hall was emanating from the emperor.

It is the essence of cinnabar.

The emperor had an exceptionally strong aura of cinnabar on his body.

There is no sickness, only the energy of cinnabar.

The emperor consumed a large amount of elixirs, and at the same time, the Vermilion Bird Grass counteracted the poison of the elixirs.

As a result, he was radiant and energetic, living like a twenty-year-old man at the age of forty.

But this also means that he will never be able to live without that elixir for the rest of his life.

The emperor looked at the child before him, who was full of spirit, dressed in a white dress, and had an ethereal air about her, and was somewhat surprised.

"Is this the young physician who saved the Empress Dowager?"

"Your Majesty, my name is Zhou Ruo, and I cured my grandmother's illness!"

As soon as Zhou Ruo's clear, sweet voice rang out, the surprise on the Emperor's face vanished instantly.

He confirmed that Zhou Ruo was indeed a child.

If I hadn't heard her voice, just looking at her expression, I would have thought she was a deity reincarnated!

His youthful face carried an air of detached self-satisfaction, as if he were untouched by worldly concerns.

The Imperial Advisor, who had remained silent beside the Emperor until now, finally spoke.

"Oh my! This child is quite adorable, and he even calls the Dowager Princess 'Grandmother'!"

Upon hearing the Imperial Advisor's voice, Zhou Ruo finally turned her gaze to him.

The moment she saw the Imperial Advisor's eyes, her hair stood on end, and an innate fear quietly arose within her.

That was the last look she saw on her face before she died in her previous life—insidious and cunning.

Zhou Ruo's heart was pounding. She told herself that she couldn't be ostentatious and couldn't say anything carelessly.

If you don't understand, keep quiet; if you do understand, try not to say anything; even if you know something, pretend you don't.

Prince An explained, "This child is very familiar with the Dowager Consort, and they have a great relationship. The Dowager Consort also allows her to call her that."

Zhou Ru chuckled, her small mouth trembling as the images of being surrounded and attacked lingered in her mind.

"Zhou Ruo, tell me, how did you cure the Dowager Consort?"

"The imperial physicians couldn't cure her, and even the Imperial Preceptor's elixirs didn't help the Empress Dowager. How did you manage to do it?"

When the Emperor posed this question, a dark and ambiguous light appeared in the eyes of the Imperial Advisor.

Zhou Ruo's thoughts were pulled back by the Emperor's question. She took a deep breath to calm her anxiety before speaking with a relaxed expression.

"Give me a needle!"

The imperial physician was skeptical and disdainful. "Acupuncture? Any doctor can do acupuncture, so why are you so good at it?"

"I don't know, maybe the acupuncture techniques passed down by my master are more powerful!" Zhou Ruo's words were not untrue.

The Imperial Preceptor persisted, "Oh? I wonder which renowned physician this young divine physician studied under? To possess such exquisite acupuncture techniques."

Zhou Ruoxin thought to herself that the Imperial Advisor was really wicked, unable to bear seeing others do well or become powerful.

It's exactly the same person who killed her out of jealousy in her previous life!

Zhou Ruo scratched her head, looking troubled. "I was too young back then, I didn't know what Master's name was."

The Imperial Advisor was helpless; it was understandable that a child as young as Zhou Ruo couldn't remember her master's name.

However, it is unreasonable that such a young child could master such exquisite acupuncture techniques and use them to cure hypochondria.

The Emperor approached Zhou Ruo and asked her, "Zhou Ruo, the Dowager Consort has asked me to bestow upon you the title of Princess. Are you willing?"

Zhou Ruo replied without hesitation, "I'm willing!"

She always remembered what Zhao Jinzhong had told her: having the status of a princess would make it easier for her to get to know more prestigious families.

This way, more people who have performed great deeds can be cured.

"Becoming a princess would allow me to treat more patients; I couldn't be happier!"

The Emperor was taken aback, his brows furrowing slightly. He clearly hadn't expected Zhou Ruo to have such an attitude towards becoming a princess.

He had power but did not flaunt it or seek wealth; he only wanted to save more people.

This child is indeed different from ordinary children; she has a broad mind and a grand vision, and she deserves the title of princess!

"Good! Good! Very good! Such a broad mind at such a young age!"

"I hereby bestow upon you the title of 'Princess Ji'an.' Zhou Ruo, I have high hopes for you; do not disappoint me!"

Zhou Ruo thought for a moment, "Princess Ji'an? 'Practicing medicine to save lives and bring peace to the world,' is that what it means?"

The Emperor was shocked. "You actually knew what I meant? You can read and write?"

"Hehe!" Zhou Ruo raised a small hand, put her thumb and forefinger together, and said, "I only read a little bit."

"Excellent! Excellent! I will issue you an edict today!"

The emperor was overjoyed and very satisfied with Zhou Ruo.

Zhou Ruo turned around and winked at Zhao Yucheng, as if to say, "Father, how was it? I did pretty well, didn't I?"

Zhao Yucheng understood her gaze and secretly gave her a thumbs-up from his sleeve.

Zhou Ruo was even happier when she saw it.

Zhao Yucheng was surprised that Zhou Ruo passed the emperor's test so easily; he thought the emperor would ask her many more questions.

Back at the general's mansion, Zhou Ruo couldn't wait for the coachman to put down a stool for her; a small figure jumped directly off the carriage.

Her jump caught Zhao Yucheng completely off guard.

He sensed that Zhou Ruo was about to jump and immediately reached out to try to catch her, but it was too late.

With a cry of "Ouch!", Zhou Ruo landed on her bottom. Zhao Yucheng was startled and immediately jumped off the carriage to check on her.

Before he could ask Zhou Ruo if she was in pain or if she was hurt anywhere, Zhou Ruo jumped up like a rabbit.

In the blink of an eye, he dashed into the general's mansion.

He ran while shouting, "Brother! Brother!"

It should be noted that there is a distance of half a mile from the gate of the General's Mansion to the Wude Academy.

She started shouting as soon as she entered the gate; how could Zhao Jinzhong possibly hear her?

Zhao Yucheng stood by the carriage, watching Zhou Ruo's figure quickly disappear inside the General's Mansion gate.

He sighed softly, "A woman as free as the wind."