第59章 考验

It took a lot of effort for Xiao Qian to clean up Lu Zhaonan.

When he went out, the guard said that Zhou Sandi, the young master of Duke Chenguo's mansion, came over but left soon after.

Xiao Qian frowned, Zhou Datong came? I didn't see him!

Forget about him, they're all mentally unstable.

The next day, Zhou Datong, with two big dark circles under his eyes, came to the Imperial College like a wandering soul and happened to run into Lin Jingyuan.

Lin Jingyuan was taken aback by Zhou Datong's appearance and couldn't help but ask, "Brother Datong, did someone beat you up?"

Zhou Datong took out a chicken leg, hesitated to take a bite but lost his appetite, and put it back into the bag.

Sigh... words fail me.

After he returned home last night, he spent the whole night in panic, worrying whether he would be eliminated for discovering the big secret of Xiao Qian and Lu Zhaonan.

Although they usually drink and joke together like brothers, when it comes to powerful connections, especially those in the royal family, they wouldn't hesitate to resort to violence.

"What's wrong? Just tell me!" Lin Jingyuan urged.

Zhou Datong shook his head vigorously, and his trembling face seemed to be made of jelly.

I can't say it. If I do, I'll die.

Huh? That's not right.

If only he knows, Xiao Qian might do something to him at any time. But if Lin Jingyuan knows as well, it's different. Jingyuan's father trained Xiao Qian in martial arts and can be considered his master. Xiao Qian wouldn't dare to harm Lin Jingyuan. As long as Lin Jingyuan is safe, he is safe too. There is a saying that goes "the law doesn't hold everyone accountable."

So Zhou Datong asked, "Do you really want to know?"

Lin Jingyuan replied, "Forget it, if you don't want to say, then don't say."

"No, no, come with me..." Zhou Datong pulled Lin Jingyuan to a secluded place and whispered mysteriously in his ear.

Lin Jingyuan was shocked by the news as he exclaimed, "Is it true?"

Zhou Datong replied solemnly, "I swear to the heavens, I really didn't mean to see it."

Lin Jingyuan couldn't digest this fact for a while, both the Tenth Prince and Prince Lu... it's too horrifying...

林晏晏为了保险起见，决定今天不呆家里，吩咐锦心和檀云，如果有人找她，就说她去大舅那了。

在檀云幽怨的目光中大摇大摆地出了新开辟的角门。

Lin Yannan disguised herself as a man yesterday and modified her features. She drew her eyebrows into two sharp lines and used contour powder to accentuate her cheekbones, making her features look more masculine. As a result, neither Lu Zhaonan, Fang Datong, nor Wang Keting, who had seen her before, recognized her at first glance. Only Xiao Qian, with his sharp eyes, instantly recognized her.

Lin Yanyan's grooming today is more meticulous, even her skin tone has been disguised, still as fair as before but slightly darker.

Instead of rushing to find Wang Yiren, she went to Huimin Clinic first, because the most urgent matter was to finalize the apprenticeship. Please note that @ symbols are not typically used in English writing as they are in Chinese.

Lin Yannan entered the Huimin Clinic, where it was still busy with patients coming in and out.

Lin Yannan's gaze searched and quickly spotted Hu Guangzhi. He came out of one ward and gave instructions to the medical staff before entering another ward.

Just as Lin Yannan was considering whether to find something to do or to talk to Hu Guangzhi, she saw Hu Guangzhi coming out of the ward again and waving at her.

I suggest that Lin Yannan goes and talks to Hu Guangzhi.

Lin Yannan walked over and clasped her hands in a greeting: "Greetings, Doctor Hu."

"Follow me inside."

As they walked, Hu Guangzhi asked, "What's your name?"

"Zhen Rian."

"Have you studied medicine?"

"I have a basic understanding."

Hu Guangzhi checked the patient's pulse: "What level of understanding do you have? Can you check the pulse? Can you prescribe medicine?"

The patient replied, "I can check the pulse to some extent, but I dare not prescribe medicine. I can prepare and dispense herbal medicines without any issues."

"Is your family running a pharmacy?"

"I have worked at a pharmacy before."

Hu Guangzhi nodded and ended the conversation, making way for Lin Yannan. "You give it a try."

Lin Yannan understood that Hu Guangzhi wanted to test her, so she didn't hesitate and approached to give it a try.

While taking the pulse and performing observation, listening, and questioning, I ask: "Is there pain in the joints? The floating and slow pulse, thin white tongue coating indicate an invasion of wind-cold and dampness causing the stagnation of meridians, hindering the circulation of blood and qi, leading to bi syndrome. The appropriate treatment for this condition should focus on dispelling wind, promoting meridian circulation, and eliminating cold and dampness. I suggest using modified Fangfeng Tang (Leek Seed Decoction)."

须臾便得出了结论，然后看着胡广志，等胡广志的点评。

Hu Guangzhi turned to the accompanying medical staff and said, "Adjust the ingredients of Fang Feng Tang."

The medical staff looked at Lin Yannan in surprise, then quickly took out a pen and recorded it.

"Take a look at this patient again." Hu Guangzhi pointed to the patient in the next bed.

Lin Yannan once again used her observations, smell, inquiries, and pulse-taking skills: "Swollen eyelids, red tongue with thin yellow coating, floating and rapid pulse, and signs of wounds on the body, right? Is urination smooth? Are there any signs of evil wind and fever... This should be edema caused by invasion of damp toxins. It should be treated with lung-ventilating detoxification, diuresis, and reducing swelling methods, using Ma Huang Lian Qiao Chi Xiao Dou Tang and tasteless disinfectant drink."

After diagnosing four patients in a row in the ward, Hu Guangzhi's expression became complicated: "Follow me."

Lin Yanyan followed Hu Guangzhi to the duty room.

"Your medical skills have already reached a high level. You can be a doctor in the pharmacy, so why do you still want to become my apprentice?" Hu Guangzhi was puzzled. This Zhen Rianan's skill in pulse diagnosis has already surpassed that of ordinary doctors. It is fast and accurate. To be honest, there are very few young people who can compare with him.

"The world of medicine is boundless, and learning knows no limits. Compared to you, my medical skills as a student are simply not worth mentioning. I desire to learn all the skills that you possess, doctor."

Hu Guangzhi's eyes flickered, encountering a student with such a solid foundation. It would be false to say that he wasn't moved.

But it still needs to be tested.

"Then you should go and help with washing the bandages first. The medical staff who wash the bandages haven't come for the past few days, and we are running out of bandages." Hu Guangzhi deliberately assigned him to do the dirtiest work. The bandages were stained with blood and even pus. Most people would feel nauseous just by looking at them, let alone touching them.

This kid looks really innocent, I'm afraid he won't be able to handle it.

“是，学生这就去。”林晏晏同样没有半点迟疑，转身就去了。

Hu Guangzhi: Uh... Are you this calm? Not even a trace of hesitation?

After seeing a few more patients, Hu Guangzhi secretly went to the backyard to observe. He saw Zhen Rian sitting on a small stool, rolling up his sleeves and vigorously washing bandages. His expression was calm, and he didn't even furrow his brows, as if he was washing clothes that weren't very dirty. His satisfaction with Zhen Rian rose to a higher level.

However, perhaps he is strong and calm, in order to become an apprentice! So, the test must continue, enduring for a long time.

"Old Hu, who is this young person?" Old Liu, seeing Hu Guangzhi hiding in the corner seemingly sneaking a glance at something, walked over to take a look.

胡广志眉梢一挑，淡淡道：“昨日买药送过来的后生。”

“啊？原来是他，他给咱们医馆捐了这么多药材，你怎么让人在这洗绷带？”

"What's wrong with washing bandages? He is willing to do it," Hu Guangzhi said, stroking his beard without expression. If I want to learn all his skills, how can I make any progress without going through some hardships?

As he turned around, the corners of his mouth lifted, and even his beard quivered a bit. Oh! The weather today is really pleasant. Please note that

Lin Yannan washed and hung all the bandages, then went to find Hu Guangzhi.

Hu Guangzhi was surprised: "You finished washing them?" Those bandages had been accumulating for three days.

"Yes! All washed, completely clean. You can check."

"No need."

“我还可以做什么？申正之前我都可以在这里帮忙。”

胡广志想了想：“你去帮忙煎药吧！”

煎药也是一门大学问，什么药方用什么水，煎熬的火候、时间都需要很好的掌控，这样煎出来的药才能发挥最佳药效。

"Okay." Lin Yannan didn't hesitate and headed straight to the pharmacy to boil the medicine.