Chapter 806: Chapter 806: When Will She Awaken?
Speaking up, Divine Doctor Huang glanced at Chu Yuanzheng and his son: "Fortunately, this time there was no quack doctor making mistakes or prescribing random drugs, the person’s body is still fairly healthy, and the situation is much better than before."
Chu Yuanzheng’s eyes shone with fervor as he quickly bowed respectfully: "The Divine Doctor is right, I have learned from you." He never imagined he would have the fortunate chance to meet the Thousand Gold Miracle Healer again in this lifetime, let alone discover that Huang Zude is his son, truly being rude indeed.
The Emperor’s eyes were filled with hope: "Divine Doctor Huang, in that case, when will the person wake up?"
Knowing Divine Doctor Huang was the wandering doctor who treated his Little Concubine seven years ago, he harbored great hope in his heart. Seven years ago, he was able to cure his Little Concubine, should it not be possible seven years later?
Divine Doctor Huang’s face showed an unusual expression, bluntly retorting without thinking: "How would I know? Call me Divine Doctor, and I’ll truly become immortal?" A look of obvious nonchalance.
The Emperor’s mouth opened then closed again, the hope in his eyes dimming slightly, as even the Divine Doctor said so, then his Little Concubine...
He couldn’t help but look at the person on the bed, whose forehead, just wiped clean, began sweating coldly again, a wave of sadness rising in his heart. With her, he knew the taste of happiness, if she were to remain asleep forever, he wouldn’t know how to...
The Emperor suppressed the bitterness in his throat, sat down at the edge of the bed, carefully wiping sweat for her, hoping she could find some calm.
Nanny Qi, standing nearby, couldn’t stand it anymore; hearing Divine Doctor Huang say it was just a nightmare was already better, she felt a belly full of anger.
Who here wasn’t worried and anxious, all counting on this old man to raise the dead and pull out some real skill to cure the person?
Yet this old man just sprinkled salt on the wound and spoke nonsense, not one useful thing, speaking lightly, as if he weren’t the one having nightmares, feeling no pain.
Poor her, little girl like a granddaughter, suffering even in dreams.
Now seeing Divine Doctor Huang retort to the Emperor, showing such a justified attitude, though the Emperor didn’t mind the offense, she couldn’t hold back.
Nanny Qi straightened her face, her normally stern impassive face growing even more serious: "No, this old servant sees Mr. Huang as if he’s speaking as if he’s an immortal, very convincing, greatly admirable and beneficial. Sir, your demeanor exceeds that of an immortal. Since you are here and have observed her, why not take the opportunity to predict misfortune or fortune and calculate a result?"
Divine Doctor Huang was stunned before reacting; this formidable old lady seemed around his age, what an impressive mouthpiece, speaking straightforwardly, not cursing a single word yet every word said he’s a half-god, like those street stall fortune tellers pretending to be mystical, speaking nonsense, saying nothing useful, might as well be better off predicting fortunes.
Usually, he’s the one lecturing others, when has anyone lectured him like this? He wanted to refute but upon careful thought, this teaching had some truth, perhaps indeed his words contained nothing useful, akin to traveling doctors and fortune tellers who love to mislead like this.
Divine Doctor Huang frowned, unable to refute, dismissing the matter, unperturbed.
Huang Zude on the other hand was displeased, unable to hold back: "Father..."
He couldn’t stand his father treating His Majesty like this, usually always saying how wise and mighty His Majesty is, and to seize every opportunity to serve, yet why did he act like this now? His Majesty asked a question everyone wanted to know, why so impatient?
Divine Doctor Huang elongated an "Oh," as that’s his habit of speaking out impatiently, not intentional, if he didn’t respect His Majesty, he wouldn’t have come.
His demeanor became more serious, first bowing and clasping his hands to Nanny Qi: "This Nanny, old mister’s previous conduct was not intentional, please forgive me."
Nanny Qi snorted, looked away.
Then Divine Doctor Huang bowed toward the Emperor: "Forgive me, Your Majesty, old mister truly does not know when the person will awaken. Her illness differs from ordinary people, not a surface ailment..."
He explained slowly, "Chu’s young man said correctly, a myriad of ailments arise from the heart and are extinguished by the heart. Healing the body without healing the heart, the five emotions are spirit soul will, the heart is the main organ governing the five viscera. The spirit governs soul and mind, encompassing these will and intention... The spirit soul’s essence is yin, its nature is inclining and concealed; the spirit soul is yang, its nature is emerging and transcendent. When the spirit soul emerges, people are awake, when the essence is concealed, people are asleep. The little girl is now troubled by a heart demon, thus she sleeps."
He explained clearly the reason behind Lian Hua’s slumber.
Pausing for a moment, Divine Doctor Huang stroked his beard and said: "Seven years ago, the little girl had a persistent fever, critically urgent, forcing old mister to use a skillful method to bypass the heart demon. Now, stimulated, she relives the heart demon, which is merely a continuation of the initial illness; that method cannot be used again. Only this time she must completely dispel the heart demon."
Everyone listened intently, including the Emperor who turned aside to hear.
At this, Nanny Qi urgently asked: "Since Divine Doctor Huang is proficient in cause and effect, could there be a good method to solve it?"
Having heard this explanation, Nanny Qi had to admit Divine Doctor Huang explained thoroughly, not like those performing mystical tricks, thus hope welled again.
The Emperor’s eyes burned bright, everyone in the palace looked to Divine Doctor Huang.
Divine Doctor Huang pondered for a moment, slowly said: "A good method I dare not claim, old mister can only do his utmost. The little girl’s predicament amid heart demons is impervious to medicine for her symptoms, and her sense of the outside world is sealed, greatly hindering breaking through her heart tribulation."
He paused, seemed decided: "What old mister must first do is remove the Soul-locking Needle from seven years ago, causing her symptoms to fully manifest, ensuring smooth heart energy flow while administering needles to unlock her five senses, allowing her to perceive your presence, this as the catalyst, only when she perceives the outside can subsequent actions proceed."
Everyone’s spirits were lifted.
Following, Divine Doctor Huang gestured to Huang Zude, who eagerly opened the medicine chest and handed it over. Divine Doctor Huang leaned in to examine, nodded at the contents within, surveyed them thoroughly, particularly made sure of a dark black non-metal non-stone thing and a set of needle instruments.
After verifying, he stepped forward to the Emperor, saying: "Your Majesty, there is no time to waste, old mister apologizes, but requests you to cooperate with old mister for several tasks."
The Emperor replied: "Speak freely, Divine Doctor."
Without wasting words, Divine Doctor Huang said immediately: "The most important during the unlocking of the Soul-locking Needle is utter silence. If old mister is disturbed, it is minor, but should the spirit soul become startled, even if awakened, the heart will remain restless. Firstly, I beseech Your Majesty to dismiss unrelated persons from the palace, keeping only assistants. Additionally, station guards around to prevent loud calls from outside."
"As the Divine Doctor suggests." The Emperor responded decisively, turning to summon Zhang Qing to give instructions. Shortly, only the Emperor, Nanny Qi, Huang Zude, Chu Yuanzheng, Xiao Jizi, and Xiao Qing remained in the palace, with silence both inside and out.
Xiao Linzi and Pang Ya were dispatched to guard the surroundings, preventing unrelated individuals from approaching and ensuring no loud noises emanated from outside.