THE TRIUMPH
The Ava Palace, which was previously bedeviled by dreadful silence, now turned exhilarated, filled with laughter and joy. It was because the queen dowager who was seriously ill earlier had recovered completely this moment. She was able to move her whole body as before, just needed a little more rest and she could regain her vigor totally. The whole kingdom rejoiced, because the king was no longer worried, even turned happily as aforesaid. The royal family and officials came in droves to congratulate the recovery of queen dowager, including the princess - the king's sister.
"It is apparently you, Miss Hu, who has healed Her Majesty!" The princess grinned in delight. "Before it was me, and now Her Majesty. You are the real savior goddess of our family!"
"I am not worthy of such compliment." Hu Nayin tried to be modest. "It is my Master who deserves the honor right now."
The princess turned her face towards Zhu Su, smiling at him. "Yes, I've heard that it is Sir Teacher who has healed Her Majesty. Thank you very much!"
Zhu Su bowed respectfully. "I am the one who should thank you for your trust in me."
The king said, "Mr. Su, your method of healing is so uncommon. Can you give a more detailed explanation about this?"
"In ancient Chinese philosophy, there is a theory called Theory of Five Elements. The Five Elements consists of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. These Five Elements are believed to be the fundamental elements of everything in the universe."
The king and the princess nid-nodded.
"These Five Elements are not just talking about wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. But also relates to other things. Including Human Emotions. The Emotions of Five Elements include: Angry, Joy, Worry, Sad, and Fear.
"Each element of the Five Elements doesn't stand alone, but is interrelated with one another. I will explain it briefly. As the treatment method of Queen Dowager, I use the pattern of restriction in Five Elements, as one element can restrict another element. Queen Dowager has excessive anger which then causes vertigo. The element that can restrict Anger is..."
"Sad? So that's why you provoked Mother's sadness of being left by Father?" The king asked quickly.
Zhu Su nodded. "Exactly. And I also find out good progress that the Queen Dowager can cry so sadly and for quite a long time. It accelerates the loss of anger in her mind."
The king whistled. "Wonderful! You are such a great grandmaster! You are indeed a great expert in Chinese Medicine! But... why did the Ming Envoys never mention your name?... If only we know you faster, Mother can be handled immediately..."
Of course they won't do it! How can the Ming Envoys mention the name of a deposed prince? Do they want to die?
A servant came and served fragrant tea. The king continued. "As for Miss Hu, Ming Envoys often mention her name. They said, Miss Hu is an outstanding physician since she can get trust from the Fifth Prince of the Ming Empire in compiling his medical book..."
Zhu Su automatically felt his heart beat faster as he heard that part.
"... I have also taken a look at the book. Its consists of simple recipes that can be used by underprivileged people. The Prince must be very dedicated to his people... That's what Miss Hu said, she always praises the Prince."
This time it was Hu Nayin who felt her heart beat rapidly. At the same time, a flush crept up her face. Before she always praised Zhu Su in front of the king frankly because she was sure the person concerned would never know about it. How could she predict that this moment would come into reality?
"But how can the Ming Envoys dare to ask the Prince to treat my sister, even though according to Miss Hu, the Prince is far more excellent than her? Right, Miss Hu?"
Hu Nayin was so shocked to hear the king's unexpected statement about her, and now she was even more shocked as she heard the king asked as such. She automatically felt very embarrassed and of a sudden, was unable to answer. Moreover, Zhu Su was also staring closely at her. Her red face just became much redder.
"That's... that's right! Absolutely correct! His Highness the Prince is indeed far more excellent than me!..." When Hu Nayin answered, her voice rose and squealed unnaturally.
"But why do you never mention even the least bit about your teacher, Miss Hu? You only mentioned about the Prince? Ming Envoys also did the same..." It seemed that the king did not realize Hu Nayin's uneasy behavior.
"That... uuummm... that..." Her brain suddenly turned dulled and she failed to find an appropriate answer.
"I am a kind of person who dislikes to show off." Zhu Su took over the conversation. "I have chosen to stay away from the hustle and bustle of the world. Our pure energy will be unstable if we immerse ourselves in the chaotic motion of energy which pollutes this crowded society. I am an orphan, my parents are Heaven and Earth." That was how he created the lie.
Once again, the king nid-nodded. He paused for a moment.
"Mr. Su, perhaps... I will ask you something which violates your life principles..."
"Pardon?"
"Well... I'm very impressed by your greatness. This country also needs an Expert Physician who has studied for a long time in the world of austerities, like you. So, if I offer you a position... as your compensation by healing the Queen Dowager... and to make it easier for you to help us all... will you accept it?"
Zhu Su stared straight to the king, his eyes widened, "Your Majesty?!... But, I'm just an orphan hermit... and more, I'm not an Ava citizen..."
"It is indeed not common for us to accept people from non-aristocracy to occupy an important positions, moreover to employ the foreigners... But for you, I make an exception. Now, do you still want to keep your ascetic principle, or are you willing to help us? But to be honest, I really expect you to let go of that ascetic principle..."
Zhu Su pressed his lips hard. He tried to reduce the excitement which flared up inside his body in an instant, and maintained to show a calm expression when answering. "Yes... actually, since Nayin asked me to heal the Queen Dowager... I do mind letting go of that principle. I don't dare reject Your Majesty's offer. I am thankful instead... really thankful for Your Majesty's trust to me..."
And I also have to thank Mr. Gao, who helps me design this way so that I can gain this achievement.