The news that Lin Yue and Li Yunfei had successfully cured the Crown Prince spread like wildfire throughout the palace, causing a sensation. The two of them instantly became the center of attention. However, Lin Yue wasn't carried away by this sudden fame. She was well aware that behind this glorious achievement lurked countless unknown perils. The situation within the deep palace had always been treacherous, with hidden undercurrents surging beneath the calm surface. New crises might be approaching quietly.
One day, an urgent summons from the palace arrived like a sudden storm. The Emperor urgently summoned all the ministers to discuss important matters. As a medical woman, Lin Yue was not usually involved in court discussions. But due to the extraordinary wisdom and decisive actions she had shown during the treatment of the concubine and the Crown Prince, the Emperor took a special interest in her and issued a special decree allowing her to participate in this court meeting. The moment she stepped into the court hall, Lin Yue keenly sensed the heavy atmosphere that filled the air. The ministers wore solemn expressions, and the oppressive feeling was almost suffocating, as if a violent storm was about to break out.
It turned out that a severe epidemic had suddenly erupted in the border areas, and the situation was extremely critical. The sick commoners had high fevers that wouldn't subside, were extremely weak, and had large - scale skin ulcerations. The condition was extremely dangerous. The local doctors were at a complete loss when faced with this sudden epidemic, like headless chickens. The epidemic spread at an alarming rate, and the commoners were suffering greatly, with a large number of new patients emerging every day. If the epidemic couldn't be controlled in time, not only would the lives of the border commoners be in danger, but it could also trigger social unrest and endanger the stability of the entire country.
The Emperor frowned, looking extremely worried, and urgently asked the ministers if they had any good countermeasures. The court hall fell into a deathly silence in an instant. The ministers looked at each other, and no one dared to speak easily. Lin Yue was also extremely anxious. Her modern medical knowledge told her that once an infectious disease broke out, if effective measures weren't taken in time to contain it, the consequences would be disastrous. She knew that although she was only a medical woman, she also bore the heavy responsibility of saving the common people. At this critical moment, she had to step forward.
After returning to the Imperial Medical Office, Lin Yue didn't dare to delay for a moment. She decided to once again consult the modern medical books she had brought with her when she traveled through time. These medical books were her most precious possessions in this era and had helped her resolve many difficult diseases before. She sat in front of a desk piled high with medical books, carefully opening each page. Her eyes were filled with determination and concentration, not missing any potentially useful information. Her fingers gently glided across the pages. Sometimes she frowned in thought, and sometimes she quickly flipped through, as if trying to find a glimmer of hope to defeat the epidemic from these yellowed pages.
At the same time, the good reputation she had built up in the palace on a daily basis also came into play. Although the imperial physicians in the Imperial Medical Office were surprised by her novel and unique treatment methods, they all recognized her medical skills and character. They all took the initiative to gather around her and discuss the condition with her. Some imperial physicians put forward their own unique insights based on their years of accumulated experience, while others helped to consult ancient books to find records of related diseases. Everyone worked together to strive to overcome this epidemic.
During the process of consulting the medical books, Lin Yue finally discovered that there was a herbal formula that might be helpful in treating this epidemic. However, when she carefully examined the formula, she found that several of the herbs were extremely rare and couldn't be
found in the palace pharmacy at all. This discovery was like a bucket of cold water, instantly dousing the spark of hope she had just kindled. She frowned tightly and fell into deep thought. Just as she was worrying about this, she suddenly remembered that she had seen an ancient book in the library that recorded rare and precious herbs from various places. Perhaps she could find clues about the herbs in it.
Lin Yue went to the library again. It was filled with a musty smell, and the bookshelves were filled with mountains of ancient books. Relying on her familiarity with the library from the last time she was looking for a way to crack the Nine Nether Poison Curse, she nimbly shuttled between the bookshelves and quickly found that ancient book. She gently brushed the dust off it and carefully opened it, looking through it page by page. Finally, in a corner of the ancient book, she found the records of those rare herbs and determined their growth locations. However, these herbs grew in remote deep mountains, far away and full of dangers. They not only had to cross dense jungles but also climb steep mountains. Along the way, they might encounter all kinds of unknown dangers.
When Li Yunfei learned about this, he didn't hesitate to volunteer to accompany Lin Yue. He walked up to Lin Yue, looked at her firmly, and said, "Miss Lin, the journey ahead is arduous and full of dangers. I really can't rest assured that you go alone. Besides, we've gone through so many hardships together before. This time, we will definitely be able to find the herbs smoothly and defeat the epidemic." Lin Yue looked at Li Yunfei's determined eyes, a warm current surged in her heart, and she nodded in agreement with gratitude.
Just as they were about to set off, a mysterious old man found Lin Yue. The old man was thin. Although he was advanced in years, his eyes were bright and full of an extraordinary air. He came to Lin Yue, slightly cupped his hands, and said, "Miss Lin, the old man has heard of your deeds. I admire your superb medical skills and noble character and have come here especially to offer my help." Lin Yue was slightly taken aback, with confusion in her eyes. The old man continued, "The old man knows where those herbs grow and is familiar with the paths in the mountains. I'm willing to lead the way for you." When Lin Yue heard this, she was overjoyed and quickly thanked the old man.
It turned out that the old man had once been an extraordinary person who traveled all over the world. He was obsessed with studying rare and precious herbs from various places throughout his life and was very familiar with their characteristics and growth environments. He heard the story of Lin Yue treating the concubine and the Crown Prince in the palace in the martial - arts world and was moved by her kindness and wisdom. This time, he specially came to offer his help.
Led by the old man, Lin Yue and Li Yunfei embarked on the journey to find the herbs. Along the way, they traversed mountains and ridges and endured countless hardships. The mountain roads were rugged and difficult to walk on. The narrow mountain paths wound around, with steep cliffs on both sides. One false step could lead to being smashed to pieces. They often had to use both hands and feet to climb steep slopes, and their clothes were soaked with sweat. Moreover, wild beasts often appeared in the mountains, and the roars of wild beasts that came from time to time were terrifying. Once, a fierce mountain leopard suddenly sprang out from the grass and pounced on them with its teeth bared and claws outstretched. Li Yunfei quickly drew his sword and stood in front of Lin Yue, confronting the mountain leopard. After a fierce battle, Li Yunfei finally repelled the mountain leopard with his excellent martial arts skills. Fortunately, with Li Yunfei's protection and the old man's guidance, they managed to turn danger into safety time and time again.
When they finally reached the place where the herbs grew, they found that it had already been occupied by a group of bandits. The bandits were all fierce - looking, holding sharp blades. When they learned that Lin Yue and the others were there to find herbs to treat the common people,
they were unmoved. Instead, greedy looks appeared on their faces, and they tried to rob them of their belongings. Seeing this, Li Yunfei stepped forward bravely, stood in front of Lin Yue and the old man, and shouted loudly, "You bunch of bandits, don't even think about robbing us today. If you know what's good for you, leave quickly!" The bandits just burst into laughter and rushed forward in a group, starting a fierce fight with Li Yunfei.
Lin Yue was extremely anxious. She knew that time was of the essence. Every moment of delay could mean more common people losing their lives. They couldn't afford to waste too much time here. Suddenly, an idea flashed through her mind. She remembered that she had seen a herbal formula in a medical book that could temporarily paralyze people's movements. She quickly searched for herbs around her, and relying on her solid medical knowledge, she skillfully identified the characteristics of various herbs. Her hands quickly rummaged through the grass, and soon she found the required herbs. She skillfully crushed the herbs and quickly prepared the medicine according to the formula in the medical book.
Lin Yue held the medicine in her hand, waited for the right moment, and sprinkled the medicine towards the bandits. After inhaling it, the bandits covered their mouths and noses, coughed continuously, their bodies gradually lost balance, and they all fell to the ground, temporarily losing their ability to move. Lin Yue and Li Yunfei took the opportunity to pick the herbs and, urged by the old man, quickly left the place.
With the precious herbs, they rushed back to the palace without stopping. Lin Yue didn't care about the fatigue of the journey and immediately worked with the imperial physicians to decoct the herbs into a decoction according to the formula in the medical book. They guarded the medicine stove day and night, carefully controlling the heat and the proportion of the herbs. After careful decoction, the decoction was finally made and was quickly sent to the border areas.
After the decoction was delivered, the sick commoners began to take it. Miraculously, the condition of the commoners gradually improved. Their high fevers slowly subsided, and the symptoms of skin ulceration also gradually disappeared. Their faces regained their vitality, and their eyes were filled with gratitude towards Lin Yue. The epidemic was effectively controlled. The commoners in the border areas were extremely grateful to Lin Yue and spread her deeds far and wide. Lin Yue's reputation thus spread throughout the entire country. Many extraordinary people, after hearing of her deeds, came to visit her one after another. Among them was a young woman who was good at acupuncture. Her name was Su Zhiyao. She had a delicate face and a bright and intelligent look in her eyes. Her acupuncture techniques were miraculous. She could accurately stimulate the acupoints of the human body to treat various difficult and complicated diseases. There was also a man who was proficient in pharmacology named Zhao Xuan. He was tall and had an elegant temperament. He knew everything about the characteristics of various herbs and could develop unique prescriptions according to different diseases.
These extraordinary people were attracted by Lin Yue's good character and her dedication to medicine. They were willing to stay in the palace and treat the diseases of the common people together with Lin Yue. Under Lin Yue's leadership, they formed a special medical team to jointly deal with various diseases in the palace and among the common people. They exchanged medical skills, shared experiences, and constantly explored new treatment methods.
During this series of events, Li Yunfei's feelings for Lin Yue grew even deeper. He silently guarded by Lin Yue's side, remaining steadfast through all dangers and difficulties. When Lin Yue was busy, he would quietly help her, handing her the required herbs. When Lin Yue was tired, he would gently comfort her and bring her a cup of hot tea.
With the continuous joining of extraordinary people, Lin Yue's medical team gradually grew. They established a special medical hall in the palace, named "Jishi Medical Hall". The medical hall not
only treated the members of the royal family but also often went out of the palace to provide free medical consultations for the common people. Lin Yue combined modern medical knowledge with ancient medical techniques, creating many new treatment methods that benefited more people. She also regularly gave lectures to the members of the medical hall, sharing modern medical knowledge and training more excellent doctors.
However, Lin Yue knew that behind this seemingly prosperous Great Tang Dynasty, many unknown challenges still lurked. The power struggles within the deep palace had never ceased. All parties were engaged in open and secret struggles, and one misstep could easily lead to danger. Epidemics also occasionally occurred among the common people, and the health of the common people was constantly under threat. But she wasn't afraid because she had a group of like - minded friends, Li Yunfei's company, and those precious medical books. She believed that as long as they worked together, there were no difficulties they couldn't overcome.
During a free medical consultation for the common people, Lin Yue encountered a mysterious patient. The patient was emaciated, pale - faced, with a body that sometimes felt hot and sometimes cold, and was accompanied by hallucinations. His symptoms were extremely strange. Lin Yue and the members of the medical team conducted a detailed examination of him, including taking his pulse, observing his tongue coating, and inquiring about his medical history, but they were completely at a loss. The appearance of this mysterious patient brought Lin Yue into a new challenge... Could she once again rely on her wisdom and the strength of everyone to uncover the mystery of this strange disease? And was there a deeper conspiracy hidden behind it? What would become of Lin Yue and her friends? These unknown mysteries were waiting for them to be solved one by one.