I was pampered like a treasure after being married off to the young marshal, but my father and broth

She stopped looking at Shang Zhaixing, turned around and began to check the fire in the stove, instructing Xi'er to rinse the casserole dish clean with water.

Upon seeing this, Shang Zhaixing felt a surge of anger rising within her. She felt that if she didn't vent her frustration, she would become breathless.

But at that moment, everyone around her was watching, so she had no choice but to give up.

Just then, a clear, crisp sound of a copper bell rang out from under the eaves.

"Time's up... All contestants, please take your positions."

A middle-aged man in a long gown stood on the steps and announced loudly.

Shang Zhaixing's unreasonable behavior just now was just something others watched as a spectacle, and it didn't cause any ripples.

The courtyard immediately fell silent, and everyone returned to their positions.

The middle-aged man looked around and, seeing that everyone was ready, took out a folded piece of paper from the wooden box held by his assistant.

"Listen carefully, everyone."

All eyes were intently focused on his hands.

"Patient, male, fifty-two."

"Half a month ago, I suddenly experienced chest pain that radiated to my back, cold extremities, and cold sweat."

"Please bring your own medicinal herbs and have one dose of herbal decoction prepared on-site within one hour."

"Ultimately, the most reasonable prescription prevailed."

After the question was read aloud, a low murmur arose in the courtyard.

This case is not simple. The patient has severe angina pectoris, and medication needs to be used with extreme caution, otherwise it will worsen the condition.

After hearing the question, Shang Sheyu already had a solution in mind.

This ailment happens to correspond exactly to the indications for the treatment of Dracaena cochinchinensis.

With the addition of wild ginseng and other medicinal herbs that greatly replenish vital energy, the patient's condition will surely improve.

As for expectorant herbs, she has other plans.

She didn't dare to delay for a moment, picked up the brush, ink, paper and inkstone on the table, and began to write the prescription.

Seeing this, Shang Zhaixing panicked.

Could it be that Shang Sheyu really knows how to cure diseases?

This case was more complicated than Shang Zhaixing had anticipated.

Using the medicinal herbs she brought, they were not satisfied with just treating the illness.

She thought of the prescription for Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction, which seemed to be the right treatment.

Then I thought of Zhi Shi Xie Bai Gui Zhi Tang, which also has the effect of promoting yang and dispersing stagnation, but its ability to remove blood stasis is very weak...

The medicinal herbs she had on hand did not have the effect of clearing blockages in the heart meridian, but at this critical juncture, she had no choice but to go all out.

Half the time has passed.

Shang Sheyu estimated that the medicinal herbs were almost ready, so he lifted the lid of the clay pot and poured the slightly yellow medicinal liquid into a bowl, leaving only the dregs in the clay pot.

Then, she added the prepared Blood-Draining Orchid tablets along with the other medicinal herbs.

When the Blood-Red Orchid is added to hot soup, its pungent and cool aroma slowly spreads out.

Even the elderly proctor not far away was immediately impressed, and the group whispered among themselves.

Shang Sheyu put the medicinal liquid from the bowl back into the pot, turned the heat down to a simmer, and slowly boiled it.

Only in this way can the medicinal power of the Crimson Blood Orchid be fully extracted.

The timing and method of controlling the heat depend entirely on experience and intuition.

An hour seemed to fly by during the intense cooking process.

"Time's up... shut off the engine."

The copper bell rang again.

Everyone stopped what they were doing, regardless of whether they had finished or not.

Several elderly gentlemen who were serving as judges began to walk down the steps and examine the results of each participant one by one.

They would first look at the prescription presented, then at the decocted medicine, observe the color of the medicine, and gently smell its aroma. Occasionally, they would scoop up a little with a silver spoon to observe its thickness, and even taste a hint of the medicine.

When it was Shang Sheyu's turn, the elderly gentlemen noticeably slowed down.

They looked at her prescription, were initially surprised, and then nodded in satisfaction.

Looking at the medicinal soup in the casserole, it was brewed perfectly, without a trace of turbidity.

When scooped up with a silver spoon, the soup has a perfect consistency and clings to the spoon for a long time.

The elderly gentlemen exchanged glances, seemingly having already reached an answer.

When it was Shang Zhaixing's turn, the old gentlemen looked at her prescription and frowned slightly.

The prescription was appropriate, but the medications were somewhat mixed and the proportions were incorrect.

Looking at the medicinal soup, it was dark brown in color and had a somewhat pungent smell. I tasted a little and found it to be bitter with a distinctly spicy and dry taste.

The judges didn't say much, they just nodded and moved on to the next person.

After reviewing everything, the judges huddled together and discussed in hushed tones for a moment.

Finally, the middle-aged man who had announced the question walked back to the steps.

The exciting moment finally arrived. Shang Zhaixing knew she couldn't win first place, but first place couldn't possibly belong to Shang Sheyu either.

Last time, Shang Sheyu became famous in the competition and stole the show.

She had always been unwilling to give up, and this time, she would absolutely not let Shang Sheyu succeed.

But she wasn't sure if she would get first place, so she was anxious before the rankings were announced. She thought that she would feel better if Gu Jingran got first place.

In the courtyard, the middle-aged man in the long gown who had announced the questions earlier stood up again, cleared his throat, and held a list in his hand.

For a moment, the courtyard was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

"After deliberation, the results of this round of competition are in, and the rankings are as follows."

He paused, his gaze sweeping across the entire room: "First place, Jia Qi, Shang Sheyu."

All eyes immediately focused on Shang Sheyu, who simply nodded and smiled slightly.

On the contrary, Shang Zhaixing's face turned ashen, and she bit her lower lip so hard that she wished it would bleed.

"Second place, Class C3, Gu Jingran."

Gu Jingran, who was standing a little further away, also bowed to the judges' panel upon hearing the sound.

The rankings will continue to be reported.

Fifth... With each name announced, someone breathed a sigh of relief.

"Sixth place, Yi Er, Shang Zhaixing."

When Shang Zhaixing heard her name called, she swayed slightly.

sixth?

She dug her nails deep into her palms to barely maintain an expression that didn't completely break down.

She glanced at Shang Sheyu, her eyes brimming with resentment.

On what grounds?

Why did she, Shang Sheyu, become number one?

Despite years of hard work and being a legitimate young lady of a merchant's household, she only managed to get sixth place.

It was after she sold her goods!

The breath caught in her throat, causing her heart to ache.

There seemed to be hushed whispers coming from the surroundings, about the sisters who ran the business, about the difference in their rankings…

She felt a burning sensation on her face.

"Fifteenth place: Ding Jiu, Shang Pengyue."

When the fifteenth person was announced, the air in the courtyard seemed to freeze for a moment.

I barely made it to the next round, just shy of the 16th place mark.

But this also means that Shang Pengyue is the one at the bottom of these sixteen people.

This was nothing short of a bucket of cold water for Shang Pengyue, who was once hailed as a "talented woman from the North" and a "goddess doctor."

At this moment, discussions arose one after another:

"The fifteenth? The fourth young lady of the merchant family? No way..."

"Is this all the 'goddess doctor's skills are? She didn't even make the top ten?"

"Those earlier reputations might have been built on hype."

No matter what kind of comments they were, they all felt like thorns to Shang Pengyue, making her feel extremely ashamed.

Her legs felt a little weak, and she instinctively reached out to hold onto the table in front of her.

No, we can't let it be like this.

She couldn't leave carrying the burden of this "fifteenth place" ranking and everyone's doubts.

She had to do something to save face, even if it was just a little bit.

A thought then came to her mind, and she fixed her vicious gaze on Shang Sheyu.

"Esteemed seniors and colleagues, please bear witness to my offering of the moon."

Everyone looked at Shang Pengyue, wondering what she was up to.