Becoming a literary master starting from the story of Minglan

Chapter 288 Examining the Pulse and Wounds
Of all the literary talent in the world, six-tenths is in the south, three-tenths is in the north, and the remaining tenth is in Bianjing (Kaifeng).

This was a private remark made by Emperor Taizong during the reign of Emperor Taizong of this dynasty after reviewing the results of the imperial examinations over the years. For some reason, it has become widely circulated in the world.

Because of Emperor Taizong's prestige and the great truthfulness of his words, this statement was affirmed by the world.

Although Bianjing possessed only the most literary talent in the world, it was still just a city, which shows how formidable it was.

Sheng Changquan's ability to defeat numerous outstanding sons of scholarly families in the counties near Bianjing, winning the top score in both the county and prefectural examinations, is still remarkable, even if he didn't encounter the strongest group of scholars in the world.

After all, a significant portion of the world's literary talent resides in Bianjing (Kaifeng).

"This...this is really..."

Upon hearing Pinlan's explanation, Sheng Changquan was speechless.

"Whee!"

Minglan, hiding to the side, watched her younger brother's depressed appearance and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Brother, shouldn't you be happy that you have such a reputation for talent?"

Why are you looking so gloomy?

Minglan also knew a bit about Sheng Changquan's personality.

Especially back then, she had vaguely sensed what Xu Changqing had done, such as secretly making a name for himself. Therefore, in her heart, she always felt that her younger brother was extremely fond of fame.

"Humph!"

"Sister, what do you know?"

Sheng Changquan rolled his eyes at Minglan and said, feigning grievance, "While I do want some fame for my talent, I don't mean the kind of reputation I want as 'the number one talent in Youyang'!"

"This reputation..."

Sheng Changquan thought for a moment, and finally said, "Well, this title just sounds weird."

"It's like a country kid playing house, it has no spirit at all."

"It sounds like it's more for my own amusement, and it lacks substance."

Sheng Changquan paused for a moment before speaking.

However, although that's what he said, he didn't really think that way in his heart.

After all, it is still a good reputation, no matter what.

"Whee!"

"whee……"

This time, not only Minglan, but also Pinlan, who had been sulking, and Shulan, who had other things on her mind, couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Brother Changquan!"

"You're really getting the benefit and then acting innocent!"

Pinlan was never a petty person, and now, in the harmonious atmosphere of the carriage, she couldn't maintain her "aloof" demeanor. She laughed and complained to Sheng Changquan, "Other people can't even get the title of the number one talent, so why are you becoming so disdainful?"

"And you still say you lack presence?"

"Is our reputation as the 'Number One Talent of Youyang' really that bad?"

Pinlan had never formally received an education, so she didn't know how strong regionalism was among scholars, and most importantly, how much these people loved to fight.

As the saying goes, scholars often look down on each other. Unless your talent is so great that others can only look up to you, getting the title of number one is simply courting death!

If other scholars overhear this, they will definitely want to "discuss" it with you.

However, there's no need to say these things to them, since they wouldn't understand even if I did.

"It is! It is!"

"Sister Pinlan is right!"

Minglan, who was standing nearby, also joined in the commotion, echoing Pinlan's words to criticize her own younger brother.

Of the three women, only Shulan sat quietly to the side, not saying a word. Judging from her expression, she seemed to still be worried about the Sun family.

"hehe!"

"Yep!"

Sheng Changquan shrugged indifferently and continued rummaging through his medicine box, while also echoing their sentiments a few times.

"Your two elder sisters are right to teach me a lesson. I will definitely keep it in mind and never dare to talk nonsense again!"

Sheng Changquan glanced at Shulan discreetly, then said, "By the way, Sister Shulan!"

"Let me take your pulse first!"

Sheng Changquan placed the pulse pillow on the brocade cushion beside him, beckoned to Shulan, and said, "Sister Shulan, you don't look too well!"

"Are you feeling unwell?"

Although Pinlan had already seen some of the Sun family's things, it was still far from Sheng Changquan's goal. Therefore, he planned to add fuel to the fire and show Pinlan something even more impressive!
"what?"

"Sister?"

Reminded by Sheng Changquan, Pinlan immediately became restless.

She immediately turned her head to look at Shulan, then carefully observed her expression, trying to discern something.

Soon, Pinlan's face darkened.

Whether it was because of what Sheng Changquan said that Pinlan had this feeling, after seeing her older sister's face, she also felt that something was wrong with her, as if her forehead was dark.

Of course, Shulan's complexion was indeed not very good.

Not only were his eyes dull and lifeless, but his entire being was devoid of any vitality, appearing extremely tired. It was as if he hadn't slept for days; he looked utterly unattractive!

"ah?"

"Brother Changquan, I'm alright!"

Shulan quickly waved her hand at Sheng Changquan, seemingly unwilling to let him examine her pulse.

It's unclear whether it's because they distrust Sheng Changquan's medical skills, feeling that his medical expertise is not high, or the opposite, fearing his medical skills!
I was afraid of his exceptional skill, that I could recognize his prowess at a glance.

However, judging from Shulan's expression, the latter is probably the real reason.

"no!"

Seeing Shulan's behavior, Pinlan was immediately furious!

"Sister, you can't refuse!"

Pinlan grabbed Shulan's wrist and placed it directly on the pulse pillow, saying to her, "Sister, listen to your brother Changquan and let him take a look at you!"

"Whether there's anything wrong or not, it's good to have your younger brother Changquan diagnose it for you!"

Pinlan, unaware of Shulan's thoughts, assumed that Shulan was worried about Sheng Changquan, so she spoke first to explain, "Also, sister, don't worry!"

"Your younger brother Changquan is a student of the Zhang family, a family of imperial physicians in the palace, and is also a student of Old Madam He from Baishitan. So you can rest assured and let him take a look at you!"

"Ah~"

When Sheng Changquan heard Pinlan say that she was Old Madam He's student, he wanted to explain something. However, he thought about it again and realized that although he and Old Madam He did not have the title of master and disciple, they did have the reality of master and disciple. So, this statement was not wrong.

However, this inevitably feels like a bit of a bluff, and it doesn't sound quite right to say it out loud!

However, considering Shulan's situation, Sheng Changquan thought about it and ultimately decided not to correct the problem for the time being, lest things change. "Baishitan, Old Madam He?"

Shulan was also shocked after hearing this!
To be honest, the He family of Baishitan was not unfamiliar to Yu Shulan. After all, although there were many famous doctors in the world, those who specialized in treating women's illnesses were different and could be described as extremely rare!

Apart from the imperial physicians in the palace, there were very few gynecological experts like Old Madam He in the common people.

Therefore, when Shulan heard Pinlan say this, she knew she couldn't refuse.

"Then... then I'll have to trouble you, Brother Changquan!"

Shulan lowered her head, proactively extended her wrist, and thanked Sheng Changquan in a rather submissive manner.

"Sister Shulan, you're too kind!"

Looking at Shulan's outstretched right wrist, Sheng Changquan placed it on the pulse pillow, then placed two fingers on the inside of her wrist and listened carefully.

"Bang!"

"Bangdang..."

Although the swaying of the carriage would make pulse diagnosis more difficult, these disturbances were like a gentle breeze to Sheng Changquan and were not worth mentioning.

Because the pulse diagnosis methods he used were not just those of ordinary doctors. Don't forget, Sheng Changquan also had psychic abilities.

In recent years, Sheng Changquan has gradually developed many ways to use his supernatural abilities. Among them, the most common use is to use them as a medium to diagnose and treat patients, and to examine the condition of the human body's muscles, bones, meridians and other organs, so that Sheng Changquan can more clearly grasp the location of the patient's ailment.

Speaking of which, if it weren't for Sheng Changquan frequently using this method to recuperate Mr. Zhuang's health during his time traveling, he really wouldn't have been able to return, let alone travel with Sheng Changquan for six years!
"Om~"

An invisible wave, which only Sheng Changquan could sense, suddenly burst forth from the spot where he and Shulan touched, traveling along Shulan's wrist from the outside in, until it penetrated into her skin, flesh, blood, bones, and even her organs.

"Om~"

"Om~"

As Sheng Changquan's psychic abilities, like tentacles, examined Shulan's body, a diagram of the human body's meridians immediately formed in his mind.

Of course, as a doctor with the heart of a parent, Sheng Changquan absolutely never used this supernatural ability to spy on any immoral scenes.

After all, his psychic abilities also have limitations; they can only detect objects that have come into contact with Sheng Changquan, rather than being able to use them remotely.

At the same time, the information fed back by this superpower is by no means as clear and obvious as vision. On the contrary, the information it gives to Sheng Changquan is more of a blood and flesh diagram that is unrelated to appearance, based on the memories in his mind.

Just like the human body diagrams in old biology textbooks.

It has nothing to do with romance, only flesh and blood.

a long time.

Sheng Changquan suddenly looked up at Shulan across from him, and slowly, his brows furrowed.

"How about it?"

Upon seeing Sheng Changquan withdraw his hand, Pinlan immediately asked anxiously, "Brother Changquan, how is my elder sister's health?"

"There shouldn't be any problems, right?"

Inside the carriage, Pinlan and Minglan both unconsciously fell silent, preparing to listen to Sheng Changquan's answer.

However, before Sheng Changquan could answer, Shulan spoke to her younger sister.
"Pinlan, what problem could I possibly have?"

Shulan pulled her sleeves tighter to cover her wrists, and whispered, "I look like this just because I've been a little tired these past few days!"

"You don't need to make such a fuss, as if something really has happened to me."

Shulan grabbed her sleeve and scolded her younger sister, then whispered to her, "And Pinlan, don't mention this to Grandmother, lest she worry about me again!"

"do you know?"

Shulan warned her repeatedly.

"This……"

Pinlan hesitated after hearing Shulan's words. After thinking for a moment, she turned to Sheng Changquan and asked directly, "Brother Changquan, is my sister really alright?"

She studied Shulan's expression and said uncertainly, "But she does look quite unwell right now."

"Could it really be because I'm tired?"

Sheng Changquan remained silent and did not speak.

"Brother, what is it?"

As siblings, Minglan immediately understood Sheng Changquan's thoughts.

Minglan looked at Sheng Changquan with perfect understanding, and, following his actions, asked, "Brother, is there something you want to say?"

Hearing Minglan speak like that, the Pinlan sisters stared even more intently at Sheng Changquan.

"Ok!"

Sheng Changquan turned his head and secretly gave Minglan an approving look, then pondered and said, "Indeed, I do have something to say!"

At this moment, even Pinlan, the most ignorant among them, knew that something was wrong.

"Brother Changquan, my elder sister..."

"Could it be..."

Pinlan held her older sister Shulan's hand tightly, her face full of nervousness!

"Sister Pinlan, don't worry, it hasn't come to that yet!"

Sheng Changquan shook his head and said carefully, "However, Sister Shulan's body is also about to be unable to bear the burden!"

"If I'm not mistaken, Sister Shulan must have suffered quite a few external injuries in recent years, right?"

"what?"

"trauma?"

At this moment, not only Pinlan was shocked, but even Minglan was taken aback!
"Could it be that Sister Shulan has been..."

The thought of Shulan being beaten and kicked in the Sun family immediately filled Minglan's eyes with tears. She regretted not discovering it sooner, so that her sister could have avoided such suffering.

"This... Brother Changquan... what nonsense are you talking about?"

Hearing Sheng Changquan say such a thing, Shulan also felt uneasy.

"I...I don't have any external injuries."

Shulan stammered in her defense, "I...I just tripped and fell a few days ago, it's...it's nothing..."

"Pinlan, Minglan, don't worry..."

"I……"

"Really?"

Just as Shulan was trying to "make excuses," Sheng Changquan reached out and grabbed her wrist, then rolled up the sleeve she was clutching tightly, and said in a deep voice, "Sister Shulan, if you really fell and got injured, then these..."

"And what is it?"

Minglan and the others looked closely.

But then I saw that Shulan's arm was covered with bruises and welts!
Among them are not only the newest red wounds, but also earlier bruises, and even more of them are some blackened healed scars!

It was shocking and awe-inspiring!
……

(End of this chapter)