The head of the Mu family

Chapter 148: Is this how you test the people?

"Hey~ Sunny, you're wrong about that."

The desire for beauty is universal.

But for someone I truly know and will spend my life with, of all the waters in the world, I will only choose one.

"Then you'd better quickly scoop this ladle of water back for the young master~"

I can see that the young master is practically waiting for you to scoop it up; he's been waiting so long he's practically dying of anticipation!

"Qianyan is still so young, you little rascal~"

Sunny shook her head helplessly:

"Is the young master still young?"

Many boys, once they turned fifteen, had their families arrange marriages for them.

"No, no, no, that won't work~ You don't understand..."

Mu Huaisheng: People of your generation don't understand, I just can't bring myself to do it~

The two chatted about other topics, then went back and had lunch before starting to handle some business.

Some time later, the Regent's wife sent an invitation, inviting Huaisheng to lunch and to admire the lotus flowers.

When Qianyan returned from his shift, Huaisheng showed him the post.

"What kind of trouble is the Regent's wife causing now? I'll reply for you~"

"No matter what, we are the younger generation."

If you go back to your elders' house without explanation when they invite you to dinner or to admire the flowers, won't that give them something to talk about?

Don't worry~ as long as you don't mind.

I'll go once, and I doubt they'll send me another message next time.

After Huaisheng finished speaking, he gave Qianyan a sly smile, and Qianyan playfully flicked her nose.

The next day, Huai Sheng, accompanied by Qing Tian and Qing Yun, went to the Regent's Palace with the usual gifts.

This time it was the Regent's Consort, the Crown Prince's Consort, the Princess, and several concubine's daughters from the Prince's residence. Huai Sheng looked at them and saw:

Should we start with me to ease tensions?

He presented the gift, bowed, and then rose on his own.

The princess smiled warmly and stepped forward to take Huaisheng's hand:

"Good girl~ I didn't get a good look at her at the last banquet, she really is a beauty~"

"Your Highness is too kind. I am but a plain girl, not even half as beautiful as the Princess."

"Oh my, what a sweet talker!"

"I heard from the Prince that you were previously an itinerant doctor?"

"Your Highness is too kind. I am just an ordinary doctor."

"Since we are all family today, I've been feeling a bit unwell lately. Would you mind taking a look, Miss Mu?"

"The princess is of noble birth and has imperial physicians attending to her every need. How dare I, a mere country doctor, presume to teach her how to do something beyond my expertise?"

"It's alright. To invite an imperial physician, you have to submit a request to the palace. You can just take a look at whatever you like."

If they can't find anything, that's fine. If I really feel unwell in a few days, I'll call the imperial physician to take a look.

"This is but a trivial scheme of mine; please forgive me, Your Highness."

The princess smiled and pulled Huaisheng to sit down, displaying an image of kindness and harmony.

The Crown Princess readily complied, her smile impeccable. However, the Princess next to her occasionally showed signs of impatience, as did the other concubine's daughters.

Mu Huaisheng: Ladies, your cultivation levels still need improvement!

He carefully took the princess's pulse and then pretended to examine her for a long time.

"Recently, the princess has been experiencing indigestion and difficulty digesting food. There are hard lumps of varying sizes in both breasts when pressed. She also has difficulty sleeping at night and experiences dry mouth and throat upon waking in the morning."

Hmm... There should be frequent, severe coughing before bed, often accompanied by urination.

The princess was stunned as she listened, her heart pounding!

"He's truly a miracle doctor!"

Even the imperial physicians couldn't provide such a comprehensive diagnosis!

The princess couldn't help but sigh, then realized she had said the wrong thing.

Then another thought crossed my mind:

It doesn't conflict with what I need to do today; it would be even better if I could cure my illness.

"I never expected that you would have such profound medical skills at such a young age!"

The Crown Princess and the other women beside her:

Mother, this isn't right. She didn't really come to see a doctor today.

This confirms her identity as a rural healer, paving the way for the next step!

Why does Mother look like she's really going to see a doctor?

"Your Highness is too kind. Since the symptoms were all diagnosed correctly..."

I've written down the princess's medical records; she can have them prescribed by the imperial physician another day.

"Princess Consort, Princess, and ladies, would you like to have your pulses checked together?"

After dealing with the princess, Huai Sheng turned around and said generously.

Everyone shook their heads: What are you? Why would we need you to treat us?

"want!"

The princess quickly interjected.

Princess: Can't these idiots see it?

This girl's expertise in this area is unmatched by ordinary imperial physicians!

Even a cough... has been diagnosed.

"Mo'er, come here~"

Good child, this is your sister Mo'er.

I suffered a miscarriage a few years ago and have not had any children since. I'm getting past the age of sixty.

Could you please take a look?

"Mother... her?"

"This is your sister Huaisheng, what do you mean by 'her'?"

Where is your manners?

Come and sit down!

"Your Highness, the Princess is blessed with good fortune; I, a mere country doctor, am of no use in this matter."

"You silly child, you're getting all formal with your words~"

"Mo'er~!"

The princess sat down somewhat reluctantly. Huaisheng carefully took her pulse, examined her palms and tongue, and then had her remove her shoes and socks to examine her toes and soles.

Mu Huaisheng: Um~ It's really because I'm wearing makeup, so you can't see anything else.

"After the princess suffered a miscarriage many years ago, she must have been exposed to a cold."

During frequent seasonal changes and sudden weather events, one side of the head may experience unbearable stinging pain, and menstruation may be irregular with blood clots.

After cleansing my face every day, my lips are pale and my complexion is sallow, especially under my eyes.

In autumn, I find it hard to fall asleep at night without someone to warm my feet; after my period, I experience unbearable lower back pain; and even in the height of summer, I feel cold during my period.

Bai Mo was so shocked that she couldn't speak for a long time, but the princess knew at a glance that it was the right diagnosis.

"Good child, does your sister Mo'er have any other way to have children?"

"Long-standing ailments need to be gradually removed."

If all goes well, the princess should be safe and sound in three to five years, and offspring will naturally follow.

"Once this humble woman has taken the princess's pulse and written down the diagnosis, the princess can then submit it to the imperial physician for treatment."

"Mother, the imperial physician has never taken such a complete pulse diagnosis before. Is the imperial physician able to diagnose the problem clearly?"

When the princess heard that she was likely to have a son, she immediately realized what was going on.

"Your Highness is of noble birth and requires the care of a royal physician."

Before he could finish speaking, the Crown Princess said softly:

"Sister Huaisheng, may I have a look too?"

"Please have a seat, Your Highness."

Huai Sheng carefully took the Crown Princess's pulse and also asked her to remove her shoes and socks for a closer look.

"Hmm... I'll also write a pulse diagnosis for you. As for the feet..."

I'll write you a prescription. Boil water for 15 minutes every day, then soak your feet for about half an hour. The water should cover your ankles.

This is a long-term remedy; it will take at least one or two years to fully cure the condition.

"Thank you so much, Sister Huaisheng~"

Why did you prescribe medicine for your sister-in-law but not for me?

The princess immediately pointed and said in a haughty tone.

“This is for external use only, Princess Consort. The princess’s symptoms all require internal use. How could a country doctor like me dare to prescribe medicine haphazardly?”

"you!..."

As they were talking, a maid announced that it was time for lunch. The princess regained her kind demeanor and led everyone to have lunch.

The Crown Princess looked at Huai Sheng with a somewhat guilty expression, hesitated for a moment, and then followed him away helplessly.

Upon arriving at the dining hall, there wasn't even a screen. The heir apparent, along with the princes from the royal family and three unfamiliar men, sat at a table.

The three men were all dressed in fine clothes; one was handsome, the other two were delicate-looking.