The smoke of the palace coup had dissipated, and the imperial palace once again regained its former peace and tranquility. Having gone through this thrilling life - and - death test, the relationship between Li Yi and Lin Yue became even more unbreakable. The two often strolled hand in hand in the imperial garden, walking along the winding paths.
The gentle breeze blew, fluttering their clothes. The sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground. They whispered their feelings to each other, and when their affectionate gazes met, it seemed as if everything in the world had faded away, and only each other mattered.
One afternoon, when the sun was shining brightly, Li Yi and Lin Yue were leisurely resting in the palace. Suddenly, a eunuch rushed in with a hasty expression. After respectfully bowing, he hurriedly reported, "Your Majesty, overseas merchants have arrived in the capital. They have brought a dazzling array of rare treasures, many of which are related to medicine."
Upon hearing this, a glimmer of surprise and anticipation flashed in Lin Yue's eyes. Her love for medicine was deeply ingrained, like a never - extinguished blazing fire. At this moment, she keenly sensed that this might be a once - in - a - lifetime learning opportunity that could enable her to take more solid steps on the path of medicine.
Unable to contain her excitement, Lin Yue turned to Li Yi with eager eyes full of longing and anticipation. She said urgently, "Your Majesty, this is a rare learning opportunity. I'd like to go and communicate with the overseas merchants. Is that alright?"
Looking into her shining eyes, which were like the brightest stars in the night sky, Li Yi was filled with affection. He gently reached out and tapped the tip of Lin Yue's nose, smiling tenderly. "You know, whenever it comes to medicine, you seem like a different person, radiating with light. Of course, I support you. Go ahead with confidence. I'll arrange the most capable and reliable guards to protect you throughout and ensure your safety."
Lin Yue smiled happily, then leaped into Li Yi's arms like a cheerful bird and gently kissed his cheek. "I knew Your Majesty is the best to me!"
When Lin Yue arrived at the palace where the overseas merchants were received, the sight before her made her feel as if she had stepped into a fantastical foreign world. The palace was filled with a wide variety of novel and unique items, each exuding a mysterious and charming exotic atmosphere.
The overseas merchants warmly greeted her as soon as she entered, speaking to her in broken local language with sincere smiles on their faces. However, at the very beginning of the communication, Lin Yue encountered her first obstacle. The language barrier was like an insurmountable chasm between her and the merchants.
Despite the assistance of interpreters, some highly specialized medical terms were difficult to convey accurately, leading to many misunderstandings when they discussed basic medical theories. For example, overseas medicine had a unique understanding of the human meridian system. With the interpreter's halting explanations, Lin Yue was completely confused. She had to repeatedly confirm with the interpreter and the merchants, and after several rounds of communication, she barely grasped the general idea.
A merchant named Abdul, with curly whiskers and a wise and friendly gaze, keenly noticed Lin Yue's confusion. With a gentle smile, he picked up a pen and carefully drew a simple diagram of the human meridian system on a piece of paper. Then, he explained in broken but clear local language, accompanied by vivid gestures, "Here, the flow of energy is similar to what you know, but there are also differences." Lin Yue watched his demonstration intently, her eyes filled with focus and eagerness to learn, nodding from time to time to show her understanding. Whenever she encountered something she couldn't understand, she would look at Abdul with questioning eyes, and Abdul would patiently explain again and again until a look of sudden realization dawned on Lin Yue's face.
Next, Abdul carefully took out a beautifully bound medical book from an exquisite box. The cover of the book was made of a special material, and the patterns and characters on it were completely different from what Lin Yue was familiar with, full of exotic charm. Through the interpreter, he patiently explained the unique medical theories recorded in the book.
However, due to the huge cultural differences, many medical concepts in the book, which were derived from their local myths and philosophy, were extremely difficult for Lin Yue to understand. For example, they believed that there was a mysterious connection between human diseases and the movement of stars. Such an esoteric idea was hard for Lin Yue, who was deeply influenced by traditional medicine, to accept. She had to spend a lot of time asking in detail about the cultural roots behind it. After in - depth discussions and thinking, she gradually understood the internal logic of its application in medicine.
Frowning slightly, Lin Yue asked with a look of confusion, "The stars are so far away from us. How can they be related to human diseases? It's really hard to understand."
Abdul smiled, raised his hand, and pointed to the sky, vividly describing their beliefs and understandings. "In our land, the stars are regarded as the guidance of the gods. Everything in the world is interconnected, and the human body is no exception. When the power of the stars is out of balance, the human body will inevitably be affected."
After hearing this, Lin Yue was lost in thought. Although she didn't fully agree with this view, she truly felt the wonder of medical concepts under different cultural backgrounds, as if a door to a brand - new medical world had been opened for her.
Another merchant named Tom then stepped forward, holding a delicate wooden box. He gently opened the box, revealing several strange - looking medicinal herbs. Some of the roots were as thin as silk, swaying gently in the breeze; some of the leaves shimmered with a strange luster, as if containing mysterious power.
Tom introduced in detail the origin, characteristics, and special therapeutic effects of these medicinal herbs. Lin Yue leaned in for a closer look, her eyes full of curiosity and concentration. She reached out to gently touch the herbs, feeling their unique textures, and also sniffed them carefully, trying to firmly remember their unique and indescribable smells.
But when it came to learning about the methods of using these herbs, Lin Yue found that the overseas medication habits were vastly different from the traditional methods she had learned. They were used to mixing multiple medicinal herbs and making them into potions through a special fermentation process, while Lin Yue was familiar with the principle of combining medicinal herbs according to the "monarch, minister, assistant, and guide" concept and decocting them directly for consumption.
This huge difference made Lin Yue deeply suspicious of the safety and effectiveness of these new prescriptions, and she was inevitably cautious during the learning process.
Lin Yue frankly expressed her concerns. "Mixing multiple medicinal herbs for fermentation like
this, won't it change the original properties of the herbs and cause unknown side effects? After all, it's completely different from the medication methods I've learned before."
Tom patiently explained, "We've been using this method for a long time, and it has been verified through countless practices. In fact, this method can not only enhance the efficacy of the medicine but also reduce the toxicity of the herbs, making the treatment more effective." As he spoke, he took out some previous treatment case records from his bag and carefully handed them to Lin Yue, so that she could have a more intuitive and comprehensive understanding of the actual effects of this medication method.
During the communication, Lin Yue discovered significant differences between her understanding of surgical operations and overseas medicine. Overseas medicine had a unique and systematic approach to wound treatment, suture techniques, and postoperative care, which happened to be the relatively weak aspects of her previous medical skills.
With an open - minded and eager - to - learn attitude, she sincerely asked the merchants for advice. The merchants were also generous in sharing their experiences and even took out some simple models to demonstrate the surgical procedures on the spot.
But during the actual operation practice, Lin Yue found that the overseas surgical tools were very different from the ones she usually used. These tools were designed based on their unique surgical habits, and Lin Yue had difficulty adapting to them at first. She made several mistakes during the suture practice, which made her feel frustrated and a look of disappointment appeared on her face.
Tom noticed the change in Lin Yue's mood. He quickly walked over, gently patted her on the shoulder, and said with an encouraging smile, "Don't worry. It's normal to feel this way at the beginning. With a few more practices, you'll surely master it. Look, hold the tool like this, and it will be more stable and easier to operate." Then, he taught Lin Yue how to use the tool correctly, explaining every movement in great detail. Lin Yue studied carefully following his actions, her eyes full of determination and focus. Gradually, she got the hang of using the tool, and a confident smile reappeared on her face.
Lin Yue watched the demonstrations intently, not missing any tiny detail, and also practiced repeatedly by herself. Whenever she encountered something she didn't understand, she would promptly ask the merchants, who were always patient in giving guidance and corrections. Her seriousness and focus won the unanimous praise of the merchants, who all gave her a thumbs - up, admiring her learning attitude and eagerness for knowledge.
As the communication deepened, Lin Yue also learned many unique aspects of overseas medicine in the processing and use of drugs. They were good at skillfully combining multiple medicinal herbs to make compound potions for better therapeutic effects. Lin Yue carefully recorded these formulas and production methods, secretly thinking about how to organically combine them with the traditional medical skills she had learned to create more effective treatment methods.
To verify the practical effects of these newly learned medical knowledge and methods, with Li Yi's consent, Lin Yue carefully selected some patients with mild symptoms in the palace for treatment practice. She used the newly learned surgical techniques to deal with the patients' wounds, being extremely careful with every movement, striving for perfection; she used the new drug formulas to regulate the patients' bodies, closely monitoring every reaction of the patients.
During the treatment process, she adjusted the treatment plan in a timely manner according to the actual situation of the patients, not missing any factor that might affect the treatment effect. After a period of careful treatment, the patients' conditions gradually showed signs of
improvement, which made Lin Yue overjoyed.
She couldn't wait to run back to the palace, her steps as light as if she was treading on clouds. When she found Li Yi, she said excitedly, "Your Majesty, those new medical knowledge are really effective! The patients are gradually recovering!"
Li Yi smiled, opened his arms, and gently embraced her. "I knew you could do it. You're amazing! I'm so proud of you!"
Watching Lin Yue's busy yet energetic figure every day, Li Yi felt extremely gratified and proud. He often accompanied Lin Yue, quietly listening to her share her learning experiences and the joy of treating patients. Whenever Lin Yue encountered difficulties, he would give her encouragement and support immediately, becoming her strongest and most reliable backing, enabling her to move forward bravely on the road of pursuing medical truth without fear.
Lin Yue not only worked hard to learn new medical knowledge herself but also selflessly passed on this knowledge to other imperial physicians in the palace. She actively organized several medical exchange activities, sitting together with the physicians and enthusiastically discussing new medical concepts and treatment methods. Driven and influenced by her, the medical atmosphere in the palace became increasingly, full of vitality. The physicians continuously learned and made progress during the exchanges, and their medical skills improved to varying degrees.
As time passed quietly, Lin Yue's reputation gradually spread in the palace and even in the capital, like a bright star shining in the night sky. When the common people heard about her excellent medical skills and benevolence, they came to seek medical treatment one after another. Lin Yue always patiently diagnosed and treated each patient. Regardless of their status, she treated everyone equally, relieving their pain with her medical skills. Her benevolence and medical skills won her widespread praise and heartfelt love from the people, making her a savior and hope in their hearts.
While handling government affairs, Li Yi also paid close attention to Lin Yue's medical career. Seeing the brilliant light Lin Yue radiated because of her love for medicine, his love for her grew even deeper. He knew well that Lin Yue was not only the woman he deeply loved but also an outstanding physician with the spirit of great medical integrity. She had made indelible contributions to the country and the people with her wisdom and hands.
This exchange and learning with overseas merchants not only brought a qualitative leap to Lin Yue's medical skills, like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon, but also opened a door for her to a broader medical world, allowing her to see the infinite possibilities in the field of medicine.
She looked forward to the future with great anticipation, hoping to have more opportunities to communicate with the outside world, continuously enrich her medical skills, bring hope and health to more patients, and let the light of medicine illuminate every corner.
During this process, the relationship between Li Yi and Lin Yue also continued to sublimate in mutual support and understanding, becoming even more unshakable. They walked through storms hand in hand, witnessing each other's growth and progress, and became an enviable couple in the palace.
And Lin Yue's exploration and achievements in the medical field also became a widely spread story in the palace, inspiring more people to pursue knowledge, bravely explore the unknown, contribute to the development of the medical cause, and ensure the continuous inheritance and development of medicine.