vrcanaries Chapter 434 Su Wei
Chapter 434 Su Wei
The next morning, Shen Meizhuang and An Lingrong came to Zhen Huan's Louyue Kaiyun Pavilion to wait for Su Ye.
Not long after, a young eunuch came to report that Su Yeweilin wanted to see him.
Zhen Huan sat at the top, while Shen Meizhuang and An Lingrong sat beside her, all looking towards the palace entrance.
Su Ye was dressed in a deep purple imperial robe, delicately embroidered with cloud patterns on the lapels, appearing exceptionally solemn. Her steps were light, yet she could hardly conceal her inner excitement. She ignored Wei Lin beside her and hurried into the hall, bowing gracefully. Her voice was clear and respectful: "Greetings to the Imperial Noble Consort, to the Noble Consort Hui, and to the Noble Consort Wen."
An Lingrong didn't wait for Zhen Huan to reply. She immediately stepped forward, pulled her up, and repeatedly said, "Get up quickly, get up quickly."
She stood up, but Wei Lin didn't dare to stand up. He bowed respectfully and only stood up after Zhen Huan's signal.
Tears welled up in Su Ye's eyes. She held An Lingrong's hand tightly and said affectionately, "My Lady, are you okay? I miss you so much."
An Lingrong took up her handkerchief and wiped her tears while she said with a smile, "Alas, you are now a consort of the Imperial Court. You can no longer call yourself a slave!"
"Yes, I am a little excited when I see your Majesty."
An Lingrong's eyes were fixed on Su Ye, and she looked her over from head to toe.
"I see you seem to have lost some weight. Is it because Wei Lin didn't take good care of you?"
After saying that, he turned his gaze to Wei Lin standing beside him, with a hint of blame in his eyes.
Wei Lin's heart tightened at the sight of this. He quickly stepped forward, cupped his hands, and explained, "Your Majesty, please understand. Su Ye and I have only been married for a day. She has lost weight because of the busy schedule at the clinic. It has nothing to do with me!"
An Lingrong snorted lightly, but the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, and her tone was full of ridicule: "I don't think you dare to treat Su Ye badly. If there is any mistake, I will not forgive you easily."
"Yes, yes, I obey your command!"
After saying that, An Lingrong took Su Ye's hand and led her to a seat nearby. Her tone turned gentler, "Come, sit down and talk. How have you been these days? Is everything going well at the clinic?"
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I'm fine." Su Ye bowed slightly and briefly explained her situation and that of the An Mansion. Then, her expression became serious. "Your Majesty, I intend to ask Lord Wen for help in finding suitable female doctors throughout the country. I want them to come to the clinic and learn the techniques of cesarean sections and episiotomies. I am willing to teach them all my skills without reservation. I hope that in the future, there will be a clinic like this in every prefecture across the country, so that women suffering from difficult births can have a glimmer of hope."
Since Emperor Yongzheng implemented the policy of equalizing the land tax, the national population has skyrocketed, and with it, the number of pregnant women experiencing difficult labor has also increased. Even in the prosperous and affluent capital, many women have faced this dilemma. Even more so in remote areas, where medical care and medicine are scarce, countless lives have been lost in the despair of difficult labor.
An Lingrong sighed softly, her brows furrowed slightly, her eyes filled with worry. "While your idea is a good one, it's probably hard to find female doctors willing to learn. This technique can't be learned in just a few months. Furthermore, the surgery is extremely risky, and ordinary people would be terrified at the mere mention of it. How could those female doctors easily devote themselves to learning?"
Upon hearing this, Su Ye bowed again, her tone firm and resounding, "Your Majesty is absolutely right. I understand the difficulties involved. However, I firmly believe that there are like-minded people in the world who are committed to medical treatment and are not afraid of danger. I will explain to Lord Wen the significance of this medical skill, the difficulties involved, and the prospects for learning it. If any intelligent and courageous woman comes forward, I will personally screen and carefully train her, and then focus on her training to pass on this life-saving skill."
An Lingrong nodded gently, and after a moment's thought, she said, "You also need to consider the preparation of medicinal materials and instruments. Caesarian sections and episiotomies require special instruments, and the medicinal materials also require high quality. How to ensure a continuous supply is a problem."
Wei Lin, who was standing by, finally had the chance to interrupt: "Medicinal herbs are not a problem. I can solve it. I will establish long-term cooperative relationships with reliable medicine dealers in the city and purchase high-quality medicinal herbs on a regular basis."
"As for the equipment?"
Su Ye looked at Shen Meizhuang standing beside him.
Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang had been listening quietly to their conversation. Knowing that what they were talking about was about the important matter of women's destiny, they did not dare to disturb them, and even their breathing became a little lighter unconsciously.
Seeing Su Ye looking over, Shen Meizhuang immediately understood what she meant. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Leave this matter to me. I can assign a group of craftsmen from the Construction Department of the Imperial Household Department to be responsible for producing what you need."
"Thank you, ma'am."
Even after resolving these issues, An Lingrong still felt somewhat uneasy. Medical disputes were a constant headache, no matter the era. If it were just Su Ye's clinic, they could easily protect it. However, if it spread to other locations, subsequent troubles would be numerous, and even if they wanted to protect it, they would be unable to do so.
After thinking for a while, she came to Shen Meizhuang and said, "Sister, how about putting the clinic under the government's name?"
This clinic was bought by Shen Meizhuang. If she had any ideas, she naturally had to get Shen Meizhuang's permission first.
"what do you mean?"
"Just like the Huimin Pharmacy, it is under the unified management of the government. This way, Su Ye and the others only need to focus on treating patients, saving lives, and teaching students. As for the expenses of the clinic, as well as the profits and various other matters, they will be fully covered by the government. This way, the stable operation of the clinic can be guaranteed, and Su Ye and the others can practice their medical skills without any worries."
With the government backing him up, even if something went wrong, it wouldn't cause any trouble for Su Ye.
"Just decide!"
Shen Meizhuang never objects to her decisions.
An Lingrong went to see Zhen Huan again.
Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan teased, "Your idea is excellent. It will benefit both the country and the people, and it will also save Su Ye a lot of trouble. However, it's like throwing away a goose that lays golden eggs. Are you willing to do that?"
An Lingrong chuckled, "My sister spent her money to run the clinic, and the money she earned went into Su Ye and Cai Xing's pockets. How could I be reluctant to give it away?"
Then he looked at Su Ye: "Are you willing to give it up?"
Hearing this, Su Ye also breathed a sigh of relief: "Neither I nor Caixing are good at management. If the government takes over, I will be more than happy to do so. I think Caixing will also agree."
Caixing was even more impatient with those mundane affairs than she was, and what they brought out of the palace was enough to live on!
"Alright! Since you all agree, let's find an opportunity to discuss this with the Emperor." Zhen Huan said, "However, even if the clinic is returned to the government, I think Wen Shichu will be in charge. He will not treat you unfairly with the rights and rewards you deserve."
"Thank you, Sister Zhen."
Zhen Huan smiled slightly and looked at Su Ye gently: "Su Ye, your thoughtfulness is truly admirable. If any woman in the world can be saved because of you, it would be a great merit."
Shen Meizhuang also nodded in agreement: "Yes, Su Ye, we will definitely support you with all our strength. If you have any problems, just come to us."
Su Ye felt a surge of warmth in her heart when she heard this, and she quickly stood up and saluted: "Thank you all for your kindness, Your Majesties. I will do my best to live up to your high expectations."
After chatting for a while, Su Ye and Wei Lin took their rewards and left.
The two of them walked slowly along the back lake. A gentle breeze blew gently, ruffling Su Ye's hair. A few strands of hair playfully entangled her eyebrows. Su Ye subconsciously raised her hand and gently tucked the hair behind her ear. Her every move was full of gentleness.
Wei Lin followed her closely, his eyes unconsciously falling on her profile. Her eyes were like spring lake water, clear and bright, sparkling with moving brilliance in the sunlight.
The lake shimmered, sunlight streaming down, a golden radiance dancing across the surface, creating a dazzling spectacle. Willow trees swayed by the lakeside, their slender branches dancing in the breeze, whispering softly to the water. Occasionally, a few unknown waterfowl flitted past, creating ripples on the surface.
Su Ye suddenly stopped and called softly, "Wei Lin."
Hearing the voice, Wei Lin paused and looked up at her: "I'm here!"
"I'll be very busy in the future and may ignore you!"
Wei Lin was slightly startled, then revealed an tolerant smile: "No problem. From the moment I made up my mind to marry you, I knew you weren't the type to dwell on the inner chambers. I understand your ambitions and support them. I will work hard to keep up with you in the future."
Su Ye was touched. She looked around and saw that there was no one around. After hesitating for a moment, she mustered up the courage and quietly held his hand.
Wei Lin's hand was broad and warm, wrapping around hers. They smiled at each other. At that moment, time seemed to stand still, with only the sound of their heartbeats mingling beside the lake in summer.
In an instant, she suddenly understood the meaning of marriage.
"Can I ask you a favor?"
"Say!"
"Next time you hit me, could you please be a little less forceful?"
"pain?"
"It doesn't hurt me, I'm just worried your hand will hurt."
The two walked side by side, further and further along the path by the lake...
(The perilla leaves are used to kill the dead, and flowers are scattered...)