Messing with the Imperial Physician (1)
Why do the memories have to be blurred? Ning Lou suddenly missed Four-eyed Xu and his hacking skills. That fellow can access anyone's personal information in the modern era, including medical records, social security numbers, social media accounts, CCTV footage, and even military codes.
Ning Lou suddenly halted, hearing some sudden footsteps approaching her room. With no other choice, she walked looking downcast to her bed. Staring at the luxurious bed, Ning Lou caught sight of the two 'punished' maids kneeling. She totally forgot about these two.
Tidying herself up, Ning Lou cleared her throat. "Bengong thinks that you have reflected enough. You can stand up and serve Bengong."
Xiao Qu and Xiao Yan brightened up, hearing Ning Lou's command. Rubbing their aching knees, they continuously kowtowed to Ning Lou.
"This Nubi thanks Niang Niang for the magnanimity. May Niang Niang be blessed for thousands of years."
"Alright. Alright." Ning Lou sat by the bedside, gesturing the maid.
"This servant also thanks Your Highness for the grace. May Your Highness and Ning Family be blessed with good fortune."
Ning Lou's ears perked up the second the maid mentioned 'Ning Family'. By any chance, are these two familiar with the Ning Family? If that's the case, then…
Rubbing her chin, Ning Lou spoke, looking like she's mumbling to herself but with a louder pitch. "Now that you mentioned the Ning Family, Bengong wonders how they're doing?"
Xiao Qu has always a chatterbox, and so she disclosed what she knew about the Ning Family, guessing that Her Highness must be homesick. She started blabbering about the new manor Ning Lou's father bought, the Second Young Master's matchmaking session with the Jing daughter, the new courtyard Laoye made for Ning Lou's deceased Mother, and so on. Xiao Qu only stopped when Xiao Yan nudged her.
Ning Lou, who was listening at the edge of the bed, was grinning the whole time.
Xiao Qu who was nudged by Xiao Yan realized her action and apologized to Ning Lou. "May Your Highness forgive this servant's mouth. This servant was just worried that Your Highness might miss home." Xiao Qu was anxious, she would rather not get in Her Highness' bad side again after being pardoned from death.
"What forgiveness? Bengong isn't mad at you. Come and sit beside Bengong. Bengong is in the mood for a chat." I totally underestimated these maids' gossip network. They've even beaten the reporters with the thorough information. It would be good to have some confidants around the palace! Ning Lou then patted the silk mattress, intending to invite the kneeling girl.
However, a shout came from the door, and it was from a familiar voice. "Esteemed Empress, the Imperial Physician, requests an audience." Outside, Tang-Mama stood beside an old man in a physician's robe, Imperial Physician Xuanji.
The Imperial Physician had an indifferent look on his face, but inside he was sneering at Ning Lou. What was it this time? She fell ill from stupidity. The Old man was a revered personage in the medicine field and had served the past emperors for about 35 years. He held a prestigious position in the capital, and no official had dared to offend him.
Among his greatest achievements was being able to contain the contagious epidemic in Zhou Province. For this reason alone, the reigning emperor at that time had promoted him to an Imperial Physician, which elevated the status of his clan. He tasted a glorious life after receiving the title and acres of land. His career was going smoothly until Ning Lou appeared. If it wasn't for the Empress Dowager, he wouldn't even cast the incompetent girl a single glance.
However, Imperial Physician Xuanji couldn't voice his grievance at the presence of Tang-Mama. He's been summoned multiple times in the span of one year to the palace because of the Empress. Even if it just a simple headache, or a pain in the tooth, he will be plagued by complaints from the girl. But his dissatisfaction didn't stop there, there was once when the Empress had kept him in the palace for the entire day for a stomachache. To make the matters worst, it was his wife's birthday banquet. His wife scolded him and treated him like air for months, even if they were on good terms now, that one incident had stained their married life.
Staring at the all-familiar door, Xuanji felt contempt. He didn't have any good impression on this Empress. Aside from coming from a powerful clan and possessing good looks, there was nothing worth being praised.
Meanwhile, Ning Lou, who was interrupted by the arrival of the physician, drew her eyebrows into a thin line. I have totally forgotten how to be sick. Do I have to bite my cheeks to spit out some blood again? I thought I will only suffer from bone cancer while smiling all day, who knew I could also die from blood loss. However, Ning Lou was slightly curious about the doctors in Ancient times. With the lack of a stethoscope and examining machines, how do these doctors make diagnosis?
"One of you should fetch the Imperial Physician over."