Early the next morning, before dawn, Zhang Sijiu went to the Imperial Medical Department to report, and then waited for Dr. Lu to take him into the palace.

Dr. Lu is indeed a little old now.

You need a little help to walk.

The last carriage was even more trembling, so it was not difficult.

After finally getting into the carriage, Dr. Lu breathed a long sigh of relief.

Zhang Sijiu was terrified for a long time, and he was relieved at this time.

Doctor Lu waited for his breath to calm down before he slowly spoke: "After entering the palace, don't look around, don't run around, don't talk too much." ”

Zhang Sijiu nodded again and again: "Thank you Imperial Doctor Lu for your advice." ”

"Counting it up, your master and I are the ones who entered the Imperial Doctor's Department in one year." Dr. Lu began to reminisce about the past.

"When he left in anger, I was only forty-five." Doctor Lu smiled: "I still admire your master." He has great ability and temper, and everyone says that if he leaves, there will be a time when he regrets it in the future. But I see, he has no regrets. ”

Zhang Sijiu told the truth for Gu Qingzhou: "In the Imperial Medical Department, there is the unfreedom of the Imperial Medical Department. On the outside, there is freedom from the outside. ”

Gu Qingzhou's personality is not suitable for staying in officialdom.

Otherwise, sooner or later, you'll have to lose your head.

Dr. Lu smiled and nodded: "That's right." I see that he is doing a good job. also accepted such a good apprentice. It's not like I ......."

He sighed: "I actually took in two female disciples. But they don't learn much. In the end, they all stayed in the palace to serve. In the end, I could only pass on my medical skills to male disciples. ”

"Sometimes it's a pity to think about it." Dr. Lu touched his white beard and was stunned: "Who hasn't had a dream of hanging a pot to help the world?" ”

But in the end, they were all trapped in these official positions, rights, and fame.

Zhang Sijiu listened quietly, a little confused: What is the old lady trying to say?

Dr. Lu babbled for a long time, but there was no focus, basically reminiscing about the past and sighing.

It wasn't until he arrived at the gate of the palace and got off the carriage that he said: "Sometimes it's great if you can keep your original intention from changing your original intention." ”

Zhang Sijiu grasped this sentence and felt that it was very likely that until now, until this sentence, could he really say it to himself.

So, what will happen in a moment?

pondered for a while, got out of the car, and Zhang Sijiu stopped pondering, and honestly followed Dr. Lu inside.

The little eunuch who was in charge of guiding the way in front also didn't say a word.

Everyone was silent, sticking to their duty, as if trapped in a box by something intangible.

However, the scenery of the inner garden of the palace is still very unusual.

The building, the grass and trees - everywhere exudes a solemn atmosphere, and even more revealing two words: rich!

If it's three words, it is: not bad money!

The carved beams and paintings are not enough to describe the exquisiteness.

It can only be said that this posture can only be lived by the emperor of the Great Song Dynasty and his family.

all the way to the palace where the Queen Mother lived.

Before entering, Dr. Lu glanced at Zhang Sijiu again, and this time, the meaning was very clear.

Zhang Sijiu raised two index fingers and crossed directly on his mouth.

Dr. Lu was amused.

Looking at Zhang Sijiu's gaze, it was a little less strange, and a little more love and pity for his grandchildren.

The Empress Dowager Liu is also old now, and they waited outside the palace for a while, so they were able to meet.

Even though Empress Dowager Liu is well maintained, she is still old and tired.

This is caused by not sleeping well for many years and thinking too much.

Especially the hair—almost all white, not much worse than Dr. Lu's.

And the hair volume is not as thick.

Zhang Sijiu couldn't help but sigh quietly in his heart: Look, the state manager is not so easy to do. What a worry!

But those who worry about it will always reflect it physically.

And the most important thing about staying up late is: long eye bags and a sallow face.

Empress Dowager Liu has it all.

Moreover, the wrinkles on Empress Dowager Liu's eyebrows are obviously heavier than those in other places.

From this point, it can be seen that Empress Dowager Liu spends a lot of time frowning on weekdays.

Zhang Sijiu only glanced at it quietly, then withdrew his gaze and stood honestly beside Dr. Lu.

After Dr. Lu finished diagnosing the pulse of the Empress Dowager Liu, he said: "The Empress Dowager should still recuperate more." ”

Empress Dowager Liu stared at Dr. Lu and asked: "In the past two years, the mourning family feels that every year is not as good as a year, you tell the truth with the mourning family, what is going on?" ”

Doctor Lu was silent for a moment before he said slowly: "Queen Mother, there is always a pattern in people's body and skin. This is a natural thing. Moreover, although the Queen Mother has made up for it, she always has too much work, and there are still shortcomings in and out. Helpless. ”

Zhang Sijiu understood: Oh, that is to say, the Queen Mother is old. Natural aging is irresistible to anyone.

Empress Dowager Liu sighed: "The mourning family understands. ”

She turned her head to look at Zhang Sijiu, with a pleasant face: "Good boy, come forward and let the mourning family take a look." ”

Zhang Sijiu obediently stepped forward and was looked at.

Empress Dowager Liu looked at it for a long time and didn't say a word.

Zhang Sijiu secretly thought: Well, it seems that he really looks too ordinary, so he can't find anything to praise!

Empress Dowager Liu laughed: "You don't have to be so restrained in front of the mourning family, you raise your head, look at each other, and be very serious." ”

Zhang Sijiu raised his head.

Empress Dowager Liu finally found the praise: "These eyes are so good, at first glance, they are a smart child." ”

Zhang Sijiu breathed a sigh of relief for Empress Dowager Liu: Emma finally found something to boast about.

Empress Dowager Liu asked Zhang Sijiu: "How is your first hospital?" ”

Zhang Sijiu finally found the topic, and replied with a smile: "Thanks to the support and care of the Tai Medical Department, it has been done very well." There are quite a few patients now, especially at night. In addition, obstetrics and gynecology are the most. The only regret is that there are not enough people. There are also female nurses who are always scolded. ”

When Dr. Lu heard this, his eyelids jumped: Can you say this?! The first few sentences are normal, but you have to say the next sentence?

When Empress Dowager Liu heard this, she laughed: "I have also heard about this matter, why do you prefer to use female nurses?" ”

Zhang Sijiu said honestly: "We also want male nurses, but men are not willing to do the dirty work of serving people, and they are not careful enough, so what can we do." Actually, it's a doctor, if there is a woman, we want it too. But isn't it nothing? ”

Empress Dowager Liu laughed even harder, and her smile was sincere: "Listening to your words, it's all the truth." You're not scared at all. Why is that? ”

Zhang Sijiu told the truth seriously: "I haven't heard of you or the official family, because whoever told the truth or said something unpleasant killed and beat someone." Moreover, I was able to set up the first hospital with the support of you and the government. You ask me, how can I tell a lie? ”