Ch 132: Difficult Yet Easy

Meng Tingyue gently nodded.

An Imperial Physician, his hair and beard completely white, his brow furrowed, slowly said: “This old one has practiced medicine for decades, and never before heard of alcohol inducing such a condition.”

“Indeed, in the past this old minister also witnessed His Highness partake in light drinking, yet never has such an incident occurred. If Crown Princess has worries in her heart, please do not obstruct our treatment.”

One of the Imperial Physicians spoke exceptionally politely; if not for consideration of Meng Tingyue’s status, he would have directly ordered the palace servants to drive anyone else out.

The Nurse beside the Empress, her expression serious, lowered her voice to ask the Empress whether she should intervene.

Upon hearing this, the Empress’s gaze flickered, she pondered for a moment, and finally gently shook her head.

Meng Tingyue’s expression remained calm, without the slightest hint of anger. Her tone was peaceful and composed, she lightly parted her lips and asked: “May I ask this Imperial Physician’s name?”

“My surname is Zhou,” the Imperial Physician bowed and replied.

“Imperial Physician Zhou,” Meng Tingyue nodded slightly, continuing, “Have you ever left the Palace Gate to treat people outside the palace?”

Imperial Physician Zhou shook his head, “Never.”

“If Imperial Physician Zhou had the opportunity to encounter the suffering of the common people and treat the people, you would surely know that the Crown Prince’s illness is strictly forbidden from alcohol.” Meng Tingyue’s words carried a subtle hint of sadness.

“People often say that alcohol can cloud one’s judgment; those who are drunk often lose self-control, harming people and destroying property, such things are commonplace among the people.”

“Although the Crown Prince did not drink much, he suffers from mania, walking on thin ice, the slightest carelessness may lead to unpredictable consequences.”

Meng Tingyue’s words were steady and reserved, with an unhurried composure; an innate nobility slowly emanated from her.

The Empress, witnessing this scene, a flash of subtle approval crossed her eyes, but quickly disappeared, turning into worry. She softly spoke, “Tingyue, have you studied medicine?”

Hearing this, Meng Tingyue’s expression remained peaceful, neither humble nor arrogant, she simply replied calmly: “I have studied some.”

Imperial Physician Zhou, on the side, looked slightly displeased, “With just a little superficial knowledge, does the Crown Princess dare to speak so confidently?”

At this time, Head Physician Su of the Imperial Medical Office slowly spoke, his inquiry carrying a hint of curiosity and investigation: “I wonder, Crown Princess, from whom did you learn your medical skills?”

“My Master’s surname is Qi, he is currently traveling in Jiangnan.” Meng Tingyue had met Head Physician Su several times in Prince Qing’s Mansion in her past life, and recognized him.

Upon hearing this, a moment of bewilderment flashed across Head Physician Su’s face, then that bewilderment slowly transformed into disbelief.

“Qi? The one you are referring to, is he Physician Qi who is currently in Jiangnan, using his medical skills and compassion to treat those suffering from the epidemic?”

Meng Tingyue gently nodded, “Exactly.”

Head Physician Su’s curiosity grew even stronger, and he pressed further, “It is known to all that Physician Qi’s medical skills are extraordinary, yet rarely is it heard that he has disciples. In addition, his whereabouts are erratic, like a crane in the clouds, how did Crown Princess become acquainted with him, and how did you become his disciple?”

Meng Tingyue smiled gently and began to tell a serious lie, “Physician Qi once saved my mother, and that’s when I became his disciple.”

Head Physician Su asked further, “If this old man’s memory serves me correctly, Physician Qi’s whereabouts are erratic, he has never set foot in Jingdu, where then did Crown Princess’s apprenticeship take place?”

Meng Tingyue said, “I became his disciple when I went to Jiangnan as a child, and when I returned to Jingdu, my Master gave me a manuscript he had personally written, instructing me to diligently study and not disappoint my studies.”

“May I take a look at Physician Qi’s manuscript?” Upon hearing this, a trace of uncontainable excitement flashed in Head Physician Su’s eyes, then he quickly regained his composure, a somewhat apologetic smile appearing on his face.

“It was presumptuous of this old man, a manuscript containing Physician Qi’s life’s work should not be easily shown to others.”

Meng Tingyue smiled slightly, “Head Physician Su’s request I have noted, I will be going to Jiangnan shortly, and I will mention this matter to my Master then.”

Head Physician Su politely nodded, he understood that this was a polite refusal.

Imagine, if the positions were reversed, how could he easily show a manuscript filled with the wisdom of a lifetime to an outsider?

This matter is settled.

Head Physician Su coughed lightly, bringing the conversation back on track, “I wonder, did Physician Qi discuss with Crown Princess how to cure this mania?”

Meng Tingyue gently nodded.

Indeed, her Master had briefly mentioned it.

Recalling her past life, she had run around for Prince Qing seeking medical treatment, and after Prince Qing’s illness was cured, she went to Jiangnan again, taking Prince Qing’s Mansion’s gifts to thank her Master.

At that time, the Crown Prince had already passed away, the Court was in chaos, and the Princes who had gone to their fiefdoms also rushed back to Jingdu, attempting to compete for the vacant position of Crown Prince.

At that time, the Crown Prince had unfortunately passed away, the Court was in turmoil, and the Princes who had gone to their fiefdoms were also anxious, rushing back to Jingdu to compete for a position in the vacancy of the Crown Prince.

She had secretly pondered countless times, if the Crown Prince’s illness had not occurred, or had been treated in time, perhaps the Court would not have experienced that bloody storm.

She asked her Master, and this is what he told her.

“Mania, is difficult to cure, yet easy to control.”

“The difficulty lies in the impossibility of a cure; the ease of control lies in preventing the onset of the disease.”

“A single needle can induce a coma, then keep him away from things that trigger the illness, maintain a peaceful and joyful state of mind, and use herbal medicine for treatment, and he can be temporarily pacified.”

Meng Tingyue repeated her Master’s words, word for word, gently, “As for a cure, only herbal medicine and stable emotions are needed, neither can be lacking. These days, I have also frequently checked the Crown Prince’s pulse and carefully instructed him to take his medicine on time.”

“Logically, the Crown Prince’s mania should have gradually stabilized, a sudden relapse must have been triggered by some stimulus.”

“We only need to find the root cause that triggers the recurrence of the Crown Prince’s condition, deal with it properly, and keep the Crown Prince away from it, and the problem will be solved easily.”

“Among these, alcohol must absolutely be avoided.”

Upon hearing this, the Imperial Physicians all silently memorized it, then Head Physician Su, holding the prescription they had just jointly formulated, slowly walked towards Meng Tingyue, softly asking, “Crown Princess, in your opinion, is this prescription complete?”

Meng Tingyue took the prescription, carefully examined it, her fingertips lightly brushed against one of the medicinal herbs, and slightly frowned, “If this herb could be replaced with Huang Qin, it would be better.”

Upon hearing this, Head Physician Su carefully calculated, after a while, he smiled brightly, his heart increasingly believing what Meng Tingyue had said earlier.

This herb was the one the Imperial Physicians had been arguing about, now, after Meng Tingyue’s change, the efficacy immediately improved.

After the Imperial Physicians hurriedly received their orders and went to prepare the improved prescription, Meng Tingyue finally had time to talk with the Empress.

Under the Empress’s gentle explanation, Meng Tingyue finally learned the true reason for the Crown Prince’s coma.