Chapter 45: I really don't know how to thank you

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  After the most careful examination, Chen Yi and He Lan Minyue walked out of the inner room together with a look of anxiety on her face.

  "Chen Gongzi, how is my mother's condition?" He Lan Minyue asked hastily as soon as he walked out of the inner chamber.

  "Hey, He Lan's little girl, don't worry!" Chen Yi gestured for He Lan Minyue to sit down beside him on the couch, and said with a smile: "Don't be in a hurry, listen to me slowly!"

  He Lan Minyue reluctantly followed Chen Yi and sat down, with a look of anxiety on her face.

  "Don't worry, your mother's condition is recovering faster than we expected!" Chen Yi looked at He Lan Minyue's face, which couldn't hide her anxiety, and quickly comforted her: "The fever has subsided a lot, she just slept very stably, her breathing and heartbeat are much smoother than before, the medicine is very effective, you really don't have to worry, it will be fine soon!" Isn't this just a common pneumonia? Previously, so many medicines were used, now he took symptomatic measures, and the effect must have come up. The previous doctor's medication couldn't have had no effect, it's just that the effect wasn't obvious, now he's taking physical cooling measures and symptomatic treatment, "Qing Su San" this prescription is an ancient medicine for treating pneumonia, which is very effective, and the cumulative effect with the previous medicine is not surprising.

  After listening to Chen Yi's explanation, He Lan Minyue finally breathed a sigh of relief, and the worry on her pretty face also disappeared by half, revealing a faint smile: "If that's really the case, then it's great, thank you for your treatment, Master Sun's words were indeed correct, your medical skills are far beyond those of ordinary doctors!"

  "It's too much praise, I'm really just a novice at treating illnesses and saving lives. It's truly coincidental that among the medical books I've read, there happens to be a prescription for a highly effective medicine specifically for your mother's illness, which is said to have excellent results. Judging from your mother's condition, it's not an exaggeration! Chen Yi saw a look of doubt on He Lan Minyue's face and quickly added, "This illness of Madame Korea develops rapidly and seems severe, but as long as treatment is administered properly, the condition can improve quickly. I dare to guarantee that within ten days at most, Madame Korea's condition will be fully recovered! However, in the following days, we must carefully diagnose and closely monitor the progress of the condition, adjusting the prescription and dosage of medication according to changes in the condition..."

  When it comes to the situation of the disease, Chen Yi couldn't help but talk about it. He told Hé Lán Mǐn Yuè in detail about the situation of Wǔ Shùn's illness, including the causes of lobar pneumonia, the progression of the disease, and the symptoms and prognosis when the disease occurs. After that, he showed off his knowledge with a proud expression. Perhaps this is a common problem among men, who want to show off in front of women, especially those they feel good about, and reveal their excellent side. This is also a common trait among animals. Male peacocks will spread their tails to show off their beauty in front of female peacocks, and humans, as the highest form of animal, are even more aware of this. To win people's favor, Chen Yi talked a lot until he saw Hé Lán Mǐn Yuè's face turn pale with fear, then he finally stopped talking.

  "Chen Gongzi, you are truly a man of great learning and talent! You actually know so much!" He Lan Minyue's face was full of surprise as she stared at Chen Yi in a daze: "The poem you recited that day at the wine tower was already breathtaking, your martial arts skills on the street were able to rival several people at once, your literary and military talents are unmatched by many... no wonder Master Sun looks at you with such admiration!"

  "He Lan's praise is too much, it makes me feel ashamed!" Chen Yi felt 12 points of shame in his heart and didn't know how to explain, so he could only say with a smile: "I'm just a down-and-out person, I don't dare to accept such high praise from you, Miss!"

  "No! My brother has always been arrogant and proud, never treating others with such courtesy. If you weren't so outstanding, he wouldn't have the intention of befriending you!" He Lan Minyue smiled and continued: "My aunt once said that Sun Daozhang is skilled in physiognomy, his ability to read people is unmatched, even Yuan Daozhang and Li Daozhang can't compare. Since he praises you so highly, it must be true, don't be modest!"

  He Lan Minyue said so, Chen Yi could only smile and not explain, not wanting to drag on the topic, afraid of revealing his true intentions. He thought of another matter and hastily asked He Lan Minyue: "By the way... Miss He Lan, do you know who Sun Daozhang came to Chang'an to diagnose? Is it the current emperor?"

  Hearing Chen Yi suddenly change the subject, He Lan Minyue was taken aback and hesitantly said: "Didn't Sun Daozhang tell you what he went to do?"

  He Lan Minyue's words made Chen Yi feel delighted, this little girl must know Sun Simiao's whereabouts. He quickly explained: "The Taoist priest didn't say where he was going, he just said he was going to substitute for an important medical examination, didn't say who it was for, probably not convenient to say, but I guess he might have entered the palace, still to diagnose the emperor's illness, I suppose you must know about this matter... You are the niece of the Emperor and Empress! Hehe!"

  "You... already knew my aunt was the empress?"

  Chen Yi shook his head and smiled, "No, I just found out. It was only after I knew your mother was the Korean madam that I understood! Sun Daochang didn't even have time to come and diagnose her illness, but instead it was your brother who repeatedly invited him, so there must be an even more important patient for him to treat. I suppose it's either the current emperor or the empress! He Lan young lady, do you know if my guess is correct?"

  He Lan Minyue continued to hesitate, but finally under Chen Yi's gaze, she slowly nodded her head. "You guessed it right, Sun Daozhang went to the palace to treat the emperor!" She said in a low voice, only audible to Chen Yi: "After the new year, the emperor's body has not been well, and he is unable to handle court affairs. My aunt was very worried and repeatedly sent people to invite Sun Daozhang to come and treat the emperor. Sun Daozhang also accepted the invitation and came several times to diagnose and treat him. Although there were some slight improvements after a few treatments, he has not fully recovered yet. Therefore, Sun Daozhang often enters the palace, and these past few days he has been inside!"

  "So that's how it is!" Chen Yi's mind suddenly cleared up, and many doubts were resolved after He Lan Minyue spoke out, including who the noble lady was who came to invite Sun Simiao last time. It must have been the current Empress, later known as Emperor Wu Zetian of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

  Most of the doubts were resolved, but Chen Yi was still a bit puzzled. As the Empress of the Tang Dynasty, Wu Zetian's identity was so noble that she personally came to the inn to invite Sun Simiao into the palace to diagnose Li Zhi's illness, which seemed a bit unreasonable. After all, Sun Simiao was just a mountain hermit, and although his reputation was high, he had no official position or title. Wu Zetian put down her guard to invite him, giving him too much face... Sun Simiao's airs were also too big?

  He Lan Minyue looked at Chen Yi, who was deep in thought, and thought he still didn't understand the "reasons" behind it. She explained softly again: "Two days ago, my mother fell ill, and the imperial physicians who came to examine her had no effect. My brother knew that Sun Daochang was diagnosing the emperor's illness in the palace, and despite my mother's dissuasion, he entered the palace to invite Sun Daochang, but my aunt did not allow it and would not let Sun Daochang come. Sun Daochang recommended you to my brother, saying that your medical skills were very good, not inferior to his... In the end, my brother believed Sun Daochang's words and came to the guest house to invite you!" As she spoke, a grateful expression appeared on her face. "Sun Daochang's words were indeed true, and after you diagnosed and treated my mother, her illness has improved a lot. I really don't know how to thank you!"