Zheng Xin took the prescription written by Yan Mingxian, looked at it, and couldn't help but praise: "It is said that Divine Doctor Yan has superb medical skills. I think his handwriting also shows his skill. It's just that I don't know much about medicine and don't understand the ins and outs of it. But since it's Divine Doctor Yan's prescription, I think it's good. Let the servants prescribe it according to this."
Just as Zheng Xin finished speaking, he heard Lin Shuhan say, "I have read a few medical books, but my medical skills are not very sophisticated. I have taken Mr. Qiu's pulse and prescribed medicine before because I was brave. Since Doctor Yan has a prescription here, why don't you show it to me so that I can broaden my horizons."
After saying that, without waiting for Zheng Xin to hand over the prescription, he reached out and took the pharmacy from Zheng Xin.
Zheng Xin felt somewhat displeased to see Lin Shuhan being so bold, but he could not lose his temper due to Qiu Yizi's face. He could only suppress his anger and look at this crazy guy with an indifferent expression.
Lin Shuhan was holding the prescription in one hand and fanning himself with a folding fan in the other, and he said, "Just now, Divine Doctor Yan called himself 'your humble servant'. I wonder when did Divine Doctor Yan become famous?"
Yan Mingxian showed a proud expression on his face and said, "When the late emperor was in office, he took a few of my prescriptions and felt that they benefited his body. He was so happy that he awarded me the current seventh-rank official position, which can be regarded as an imperial appointment."
Lin Shuhan laughed and said, "That student is really disrespectful. But Doctor Yan's prescription... doesn't seem to be worthy of the official title!"
Before Lin Shuhan finished speaking, Zheng Xin and Qiu Yizi in the room were already shocked - it turned out that Yan Mingxian's medical skills were well-known far and wide, and he was considered a leading figure. One of his prescriptions could be sold for hundreds or thousands of taels of silver in Jinling City, but it was still hard to find - Lin Shuhan actually kept saying that his prescriptions were not good, wasn't he being too arrogant
Lin Shuhan was a man of sharp ears and eyes. He had noticed the subtle changes in the expressions of the few people long ago. He knew that they did not trust him, so he said slowly: "From my point of view, Master Qiu's pulse seems to be very stable. He is just a little weak because of the recent physical fatigue and mental stress. In fact, he has neither hidden illness nor acute disease. I wonder what Doctor Yan thinks?"
Yan Mingxian nodded, indicating his agreement.
"Look at this prescription from Doctor Yan. It contains precious medicinal materials such as ginseng, deer antler, cordyceps, ganoderma lucidum, bird's nest, and Polygonum multiflorum..." Lin Shuhan laughed out loud when he was halfway through his speech. "Regardless of whether this prescription can cure the disease, the owner of the drugstore will definitely be very happy when he sees it - this big deal alone will be enough to support his family for a long time."
Yan Mingxian's face darkened after hearing this, and he said, "It seems that Mr. Lin is also well versed in the art of medicine. Lord Qiu is deficient in both Qi and blood, so what's wrong with me using a medicine to replenish it? Although the medicine is a bit strong, I didn't use crab kidney, which is a very cold substance, as an introduction, which can be regarded as a roundabout way to find a secluded place."
"Hahaha!" Lin Shuhan laughed up to the sky, "What a winding path leading to a secluded place, I think it will be a torrent of diarrhea! Following Divine Doctor Yan's method of nourishment, Lord Qiu's body is no longer weak, but he is full like a firecracker, which explodes at the slightest touch. Thanks to Divine Doctor Yan's ingenuity, he actually thought of using crab kidneys as a guide. By then, these precious supplements will flow into the toilet like the Yangtze River and the Yellow River. I wonder how much of Lord Qiu's body energy will be left."
Lin Shuhan's words were easy to understand. Even someone like Qiu Yizi, who didn't know much about medicine, felt that he made some sense. Seeing that Yan Mingxian's face was turning red and blue, and he looked very embarrassed, he could also guess that Lin Shuhan's words were not nonsense.
But Zheng Xin asked, "According to Mr. Lin's opinion, how should Mr. Qiu's health be taken care of?"
Lin Shuhan suddenly remembered Qiu Yizhi's request to save some dignity for His Highness, and hurriedly bowed and said, "I dare not. You can follow the prescription written by Divine Doctor Yan, but you can't take it. There are many chickens and ducks raised in the student's manor. Crush all these medicines and mix them together. Only one penny a day, cook them with these poultry, it is both delicious and nutritious. Eat it for ten days or half a month, and you will be able to return a lively Qiu Yizhi to Your Highness."
Zheng Xin listened to Lin Shuhan's vivid description, as if his nostrils were filled with the delicious aroma of chicken and duck mixed with the aroma of medicine. He quickly swallowed half a mouthful of saliva, turned his head and said to Yan Mingxian, "Divine Doctor Yan, is Mr. Lin's method in line with medical principles?"
Yan Mingxian's wrinkled face twitched for a moment, and he said, "Medicine and food have the same origin. Mr. Lin's method is indeed effective. This method of taking it slow and steady is much safer than my method. I'm just afraid... I'm afraid it will take a while to take effect."
Suddenly, Uncle Lin sneered and said, "What Divine Doctor Yan said hits the nail on the head! How could Divine Doctor Yan not know my little tricks? I am just afraid that when the prince returns to Beijing soon, Lord Qiu's illness will not be cured, so your skills cannot be shown. As for the patient's sequelae in the future, it is a very unimportant matter. I just wonder if the ancient Shennong had Divine Doctor Yan's thoughts when he tried all kinds of herbs?"
Lin Shuhan's words did not give Yan Ming any face, and they were heartbreaking. As soon as he finished speaking, Yan Ming's face was obviously a little embarrassed. He hurriedly stood up and said to Zheng Xin: "Although my prescription is a little inappropriate, I have no intention of seeking credit or reward, and I have no intention of ignoring Master Qiu's physique. Your Highness, please understand!"
This sentence is equivalent to admitting that the food supplement method used by Lin Shuhan is better than Yan Ming's strong drug supplement method.
So Zheng Xin nodded and said, "Why does Divine Doctor Yan have to do this? Well, I have something else to say to Lord Qiu, Divine Doctor, please step aside for a moment."
Yan Mingxian did not dare to disobey. He stood up, bowed to everyone, and staggered out. Looking at his back, he seemed to be ten years older than when he came in.
Zheng Xin originally intended to win over Lin Shuhan, but when he saw how arrogant he was, he backed off. But now that he knew that he was proficient in medicine, Zheng Xin couldn't help but think of his master, who was well-versed in ancient and modern knowledge and had a profound understanding of the world. He was certain that Lin Shuhan was indeed a man of real talent.
So Zheng Xin made up his mind to keep Lin Shuhan by his side even if he had to endure Lin Shuhan's anger. He gritted his teeth and said, "I originally thought that Mr. Lin was the best in poetry, calligraphy and painting, but I didn't expect that his medical skills were also unrivaled in the world. It seems that Mr. Lin is definitely not an ordinary person. Even Jinling, the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, may not be able to realize Mr. Lin's lifelong wish."
Lin Shuhan was such a smart man that he understood Zheng Xin's hidden meaning in just a few words, and said with a smile: "I wonder what your lifelong wish is?"
Zheng Xin was stunned for a moment, not knowing what Lin Shuhan meant by this. After a while, he said, "A real man standing between heaven and earth must travel 80,000 miles and make great achievements."
Lin Shuhan put away his folding fan and said with a smile: "I am just a poor scholar with little talent. How can I be a real man? I just hope to spend the rest of my life in a remote place, among mountains and rivers, beside beautiful women."
Zheng Xin was stunned again after hearing this, and thought: Since I followed my father to Beijing, I have met so many learned scholars. Although they are all sanctimonious and self-righteous, none of them is not keen on fame and fortune. I guess this Lin Shuhan is just a little shy.
Zheng Xin smiled and said, "Mr. Lin has a noble character and is like a benevolent man. I admire him very much. Even my father and master often mention him. How about this? My mission as an imperial envoy is about to end and I will be returning to the capital soon. How about Mr. Lin come with me to the capital and live in my house. I can also introduce a few famous people to Mr. Lin. It is unknown if we are lucky enough to see His Majesty!"
"Your Highness wants to hire me as your aide, right?" Uncle Lin asked coldly.
Zheng Xin was still beating around the bush, but he didn't expect Lin Shuhan to be so straightforward. He was stunned for a moment before saying, "I... that's what I meant. If you have my favor, we can discuss our future and funding."
Lin Shuhan smiled and said, "Your Highness is the eldest son of the Emperor, and he has been granted the title of King. He is second only to the Emperor and above all others. There must be many talented people in the shogunate. Even if someone like me enters the shogunate, I will only be the last one."
Zheng Xin hurriedly shook his hand and said, "Sir, you are too modest..."
Lin Shuhan laughed again and said, "I am just a firefly, how can I be worthy of the bright moonlight of Your Highness? However, Lord Qiu's little future is like a matchmaker in the middle of the night, and I am willing to follow him."
Zheng Xin was startled and asked hurriedly, "Sir, do you mean that you have promised to be Mr. Qiu and become his master?"
Qiu Yizi was silent for a long while. Although Zheng Xin and Lin Shuhan were still very polite in their conversation, the content was getting more and more awkward. Hearing that they had implicated him, he hurriedly said, "Mr. Lin's name is well-known. How could I return empty-handed? Mr. Lin has long been hired as my guest of honor. A villa in the countryside of Shanyin County is already under construction."
Zheng Xin was shocked again when he heard this, and thought: If it were someone else, I might be able to force it; but Qiu Yizi, my sworn brother, is someone that the emperor loves very much, and now is not the time to offend him; besides, Lin Shuhan is a stubborn person, and he definitely cannot be forced.
So Zheng Xin could only sigh and said, "It seems that I will never meet you, sir. But if you are bored living in Jiangnan and want to visit the capital, you can come to my humble home and I will do my best to be a good host."
Although Lin Shuhan was aloof, he was not an unsympathetic person. After hearing that Zheng Xin had given up the idea of winning him over, he bowed and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness."
They talked for a while, and Zheng Xin stood up first and said, "I think you are in good health, but you are short of energy, so I will not disturb you any more. The case in Jiangnan has been almost settled recently, and I will return to Beijing after inspecting the water transport, coastal defense, river engineering, etc. in accordance with the imperial order. You just need to rest assured and take care of your health every day, and you don't need to come to report every day. When you return to Beijing, you can come to see you off." After saying this, he was about to leave.
Qiu Yizi tried to get out of bed, but her hands were too weak to do so, so she asked, "Mr. Lin, can you help me get the prince down?"
After all, Lin Shuhan was the owner of the manor, so he still had to observe some etiquette. He folded his folding fan, opened the door for Zheng Xin, and left the room.
After a while, Lin Shuhan turned back, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and said to Qiu Yizi: "Lord Qiu is really eager to find talents. He actually cares about someone like Lin."
Qiu Yizi sighed and said, "Mr. Lin is in big trouble now. You don't know my elder brother. Although he appears to be polite and courteous, he really values his reputation. Today, he was rejected by Mr. Lin, and I don't know how he is jealous of him behind his back!"
Lin Shuhan's face darkened, and he said, "Why should I be afraid of him? I am determined not to go. Could it be that His Highness wants to tie me up and take me there?"
Qiu Yizi shook his head and said, "Mr. Lin is naturally strong. But he still has parents and brothers at home, and a confidante in the manor. If my eldest brother really gets angry and makes a fuss about these people, I wonder how he will deal with it?" (To be continued)