Resplendent – Chapter 392

Chapter 392: Seeking Medicine

In the private room of Buchan Palace, cups were raised and drinks exchanged with fine wine and delicious food. With the lively atmosphere brought by the ever-enthusiastic Prince Tai, both the Gu and Jiang families enjoyed their meal.

After everyone had eaten and drunk to their heart’s content, Prince Tai asked a servant to bring a stack of silver notes to settle the bill. He walked to the back, glanced at Miss Gu’s figure, and hesitated for a moment—was it too shameless to ask her to treat his condition in that area?

But the young lady had only taken his pulse in passing and was able to describe his symptoms in precise detail, which surely meant she had some skill. What should he do? Prince Tai still found it hard to broach the subject!

He looked again at Grand Pharmacist Jiang. Since they were fellow apprentices, whatever the young lady could do, he should be able to do as well. So, with some hesitation, he gathered his courage and asked Jiang Qiu if they could step aside for a moment to talk. 

In a low voice, he explained his symptoms and expressed his desire to seek medicine from him.

Jiang Qiu thought for a moment and said, “I do have a prescription that can relieve symptoms of kidney yang deficiency. If you take it for about half a year, you might see some effect.”

“Soup… medicine?” Before using the Liuwei Dihuang Wan, Prince Tai had already tried quite a few herbal soups. Not only were they unbearably bitter, but their effects were also slow to show. He hesitated and said, “Grand Pharmacist Jiang, could it be possible to replace the soup with pill medicine? Your sect’s Liuwei Dihuang Wan is quite effective, and I’ve felt some results from it… I won’t take advantage of you. I’ll pay twice the usual price for it—what do you think?”

Jiang Qiu glanced at him calmly, then slowly shook his head and said, “The Liuwei Dihuang Wan is not from our sect. I’m afraid I can’t help you with that.”

“How is that possible? The Liuwei Dihuang Wan is one of Gu Pharmaceutical’s signature pill medicines! Isn’t Miss Gu your junior sister? Then how…” Prince Tai was a bit confused. 

Suddenly, he looked at Jiang Qiu with a hint of sympathy, imagining a dramatic scene where the Sage Apothecary favored his younger apprentice and passed down the prescription to Miss Gu.

Jiang Zhongtian furrowed his brow, gave Prince Tai a glare, and said, “The pills from the Gu family were all created by my Aunt Master herself, and they have very little to do with our sect. Even our master has said that my Aunt Master has an exceptional talent in medicine. Uncle-Master Baili also said that in the future, my Aunt Master’s achievements will certainly surpass his and everyone else’s! Have you heard of the cowpox vaccine?”

Prince Tai nodded vigorously. His father had summoned his brothers to the study to discuss the matter when he returned from court. 

The first batch of cowpox vaccines had already been shipped to regions where smallpox was widespread, and were being administered to the common people at a very low price. This matter had already spread throughout the capital! 

And, by the way, the cowpox vaccine was developed by the pharmacist at Gu Pharmaceuticals!

“That’s right. My Aunt Master developed the cowpox vaccine in less than two months. Tell me, who else in this world could achieve that? If my master had a method for preventing and treating smallpox, would he have hidden it all this time and only passed it on to my Aunt Master now?”

Jiang Zhongtian had worked for free at Gu Ye’s pharmaceutical factory for a whole year, and that year of experience had been the most valuable asset of his life. Everything he saw, heard, and learned during that year had opened a door to success for him, benefiting him for life!

“Wow! So, your Aunt Master is that amazing?” Prince Tai felt guilty about his earlier dark thoughts and was now filled with awe and hope for that small, slender girl. “Then tell me, do you think she can cure my illness?”

Jiang Zhongtian gave him a proud glance and said with admiration, “Aside from her pharmaceutical skills, my Aunt Master is also top-notch in medicine! Have you ever seen a cesarean section where both mother and child are safe? 

Have you ever seen a torn tendon that was reattached, and the person could run and jump as usual? Have you ever seen someone cut open, their intestines removed, and their intestinal infection treated? These are all brilliant achievements of my Aunt Master!”

“Uh… Brother Jiang, what you’re saying is just unbelievable! A cesarean section, and the mother survives? Opening up the abdomen and removing the intestines, and still not dying?” Not only Prince Tai, but even Jiang Qiu found it hard to believe!

“I’m telling the truth! I personally witnessed it while treating a patient with an intestinal abscess, and even helped with removing the stitches! At that time, my Aunt Master was only eleven years old. Tell me, isn’t she a genius?” Jiang Zhongtian had completely become a devoted fan of Gu Ye.

After the initial shock, Prince Tai felt a surge of excitement in his heart: if Miss Gu could cure such a deadly intestinal abscess, then his illness might be treatable too!

“Little Aunt Master…” Prince Tai leaned toward Gu Ye, his small eyes twinkling with stars, and his chubby face full of flattery as he looked at her.

Gu Ye, who had been talking to the proprietor of Qingfeng Pavilion, turned around and was startled, taking two steps back from the sight of a ‘pig head’ up close. 

Once she realized who it was, she pushed him away with annoyance: “Scaring people like that could kill someone! Do you know that? At first glance, I thought I ran into Second Senior Brother!”

Second Senior Brother? Does the Sage Apothecary have other disciples? Why have I never heard of it? Prince Tai was filled with questions in his mind. 

Not just him, even Jiang Qiu and his son were full of doubts—could the ‘Second Senior Brother’ that she was referring to be Grand Pharmacist Baili? 

Strictly speaking, Baili Yunji could also be considered a fellow disciple!

Baili Yunji, who had been diligently studying Pharmacopoeia, sneezed several times in a row. Poor Baili Yunji, who was usually known for his graceful and handsome demeanor, was suddenly and unfairly labeled ‘Second Senior Brother’—didn’t this count as getting caught in the crossfire?

“Spit it out, what’s the matter?” Seeing Prince Tai fidgeting and not knowing how to start, Gu Ye kindly asked.

Seeing that all eyes were now on him, Prince Tai’s chubby face turned slightly red, and he whispered, “Aunt Master, could we talk privately for a moment?”

Gu Ye led him to a secluded corner in the main hall and impatiently said, “What is it? Can you speak now?”

Prince Tai hesitated before finally expressing his request. Gu Ye looked him up and down, a mischievous glint flickering in her eyes. Slowly, she said, “Your condition… is serious!

Tsk-tsk! You didn’t take care of yourself when you were young, did you? Fooling around and not thinking about the consequences. Now you’re reaping the bitter fruits, huh? Severe kidney yang deficiency, which not only causes impotence, premature ejaculation, nocturnal emissions, and incontinence but can also lead to infertility…”

“Shh, shh…” Prince Tai’s face turned as red as a monkey’s bottom, wishing he could cover her mouth with his chubby hands. 

Hearing such embarrassing things come out of a young girl’s mouth made him sweat profusely! 

Sure enough, Aunt Master was no ordinary person—she was truly formidable!

“Alright, stop being so shy and awkward. You’re making me uncomfortable just watching!” Gu Ye rolled her eyes. “I’m a doctor, what’s there to hide from a doctor? Tell me, which of these symptoms do you have? I need to assess how serious your condition is.”