Tang Dynasty: Saving Lives and Helping Others, Li Lizhi Falls for Him

In the pavilion, with the matter of Empress Zhangsun concluded, Li Shimin looked at Shen Chang'an and said solemnly:

"Dr. Shen, you've examined my body. I've been taking your medicine for the past few days, and I'm feeling much better. I'd like to ask you to continue treating me. Also…"

At this point, Li Shimin paused, then continued, "I have seen your acupuncture techniques before, and my wife and son have both praised your skills highly. Since you are here today, why don't you perform acupuncture on me?"

Shen Chang'an pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "In that case, I will now perform acupuncture on you, sir. Please extend your hand."

Li Shimin extended his wrist, and Shen Chang'an placed three fingers on the cunkou point, probing with spiritual energy, carefully examining it for a moment.

"The gentleman's pulse is much better than last time, but the symptoms of liver yang hyperactivity have not been completely cured. I will select three acupoints: Taichong, Hegu, and Fengchi to calm the liver, subdue yang, and dredge the meridians."

He took out a wooden needle box from the medicine chest, opened the lid, and nine silver needles were neatly arranged. He took out one of the silver needles and wiped it with alcohol to disinfect it.

"Please place your hands on the table, palms up."

Li Shimin did as instructed.

Shen Chang'an pressed the Hegu acupoint on the tiger's mouth of his hand, and after confirming the location, slowly inserted the silver needle.

A wisp of green wood energy flowed into the needle.

Li Shimin felt a numbness in the tiger's mouth, followed by a warm current that spread up his arm, past his shoulder, and straight to the top of his head.

The throbbing pain in my head that had been building up for days suddenly lessened considerably at that moment.

"Good!" Li Shimin couldn't help but praise.

Shen Chang'an took out a second silver needle and inserted it into the Taichong acupoint on the back of his foot.

The same warmth rises from the soles of the feet, travels up the legs, and flows into the waist and abdomen.

"Is the master feeling unwell?" Shen Chang'an asked.

"No, on the contrary, I feel very comfortable." Li Shimin closed his eyes, feeling the energy flowing through his body, and a pleasant expression appeared on his face.

Shen Chang'an nodded, took out the third silver needle, and inserted it into the Fengchi acupoint at the back of his head.

After the needle was inserted, Li Shimin felt a cool sensation rise from the back of his neck and spread to the top of his head.

My previously foggy mind cleared up instantly, as if an invisible hand had wiped away the fog covering my eyes.

After administering the three needles, Shen Chang'an gently rotated the needles to adjust the strength of the Qi input. After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, he removed the silver needles one by one.

"How does the gentleman feel?"

Li Shimin opened his eyes, stretched his neck, and looked on in disbelief.

"My headache is gone, and my eyes are clearer." He stood up and took a few steps in the pavilion. "I feel much lighter overall. Dr. Shen, your acupuncture technique... is truly miraculous!"

"You flatter me, sir."

Shen Chang'an put the silver needles back into the needle case. "Acupuncture only unblocks the meridians. To truly cure the disease, it needs to be combined with herbal medicine. I have already adjusted the prescription for you, sir. Just continue taking it."

"Good." Li Shimin nodded, his gaze towards Shen Chang'an full of approval.

Meanwhile, Li Lizhi, standing to the side, watched as her father, mother, Li Chunfeng, and Yuan Tiangang all took her pulse. After hesitating for a moment, she finally spoke:

"Dr. Shen, could you... take a look at me as well?"

Shen Chang'an looked at her.

Li Lizhi's face was slightly pale, a ailment she had suffered from for many years.

But her complexion was much better than when we last met, and the gloom in her eyes had faded a bit.

"Miss Li, please extend your hand."

Li Lizhi rested her wrist on the stone table.

Shen Chang'an placed three fingers on Cun Kou and probed in with spiritual energy.

After a moment, he withdrew his hand and pondered for a moment.

"Miss Li's health is inherently weak, with deficiencies in both qi and blood. Especially..." He paused, "...her cardiopulmonary function is rather weak. Does she tire easily, and feel short of breath even with slight exertion?"

Li Lizhi nodded slightly: "That's true."

Are you prone to catching a cold, or getting sick easily during seasonal changes?

"Yes."

Do you... occasionally experience heart palpitations?

Li Lizhi paused for a moment, then said softly, "It happens occasionally, but the imperial physicians say it's just due to physical weakness and nothing to worry about."

Shen Chang'an shook his head and said seriously, "Miss Li, physical weakness is indeed not a problem, but if the heart and lungs are weak and not treated, it will affect your lifespan in the long run."

Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun's expressions changed simultaneously.

"Dr. Shen," Li Shimin's voice was tense, "Is my daughter's health... alright?"

"She's fine for now," Shen Chang'an said gently, "but she needs proper care. I'll prescribe a formula for Miss Li, focusing on replenishing qi and blood, while also nourishing the heart and calming the mind. I'll also teach Miss Li a set of breathing exercises; practicing them daily will enhance her cardiopulmonary function."

He picked up his pen and quickly wrote out the prescription, then handed it over.

"If Miss Li takes the medicine according to this prescription and combines it with breathing exercises, her physical condition will improve significantly after six months."

Li Lizhi took the prescription and said softly, "Thank you, Dr. Shen."

Her gaze lingered on Shen Chang'an's face for a moment before quickly shifting away.

At the same time, the system notification sounded in Shen Chang'an's mind again.

……

[Ding—New Quest Triggered]

[Regulating the Constitution of Princess Chang Le]

[Task Description]: Princess Chang Le is born with weak constitution and a weak heart and lungs. If not treated in time, it may affect her lifespan. If the host can effectively improve her constitution, he will surely gain the trust of the royal family.

[Task Rewards]: 500 Merit Points, 1 Qi Cultivation Pill

[Task Time Limit]: Ninety days

……

Shen Chang'an was slightly pleased; the system had given him another task, but he remained outwardly calm.

Once everything was arranged, Li Shimin stood up and bowed to Shen Chang'an, saying, "Dr. Shen, I apologize for disturbing you today. I will come back for a follow-up appointment another day."

"You're too kind, sir." Shen Chang'an returned the greeting. "I'll see you all off."

The group walked out of the pavilion, through the courtyard, and toward the gate.

When he reached the courtyard gate, Li Shimin suddenly stopped and looked back at Shen Chang'an.

"Dr. Shen, you are truly an extraordinary person."

Shen Chang'an smiled slightly: "You flatter me, sir. I am but a country doctor, and do not deserve the title of 'extraordinary'."

Li Shimin said nothing more and turned to leave the courtyard.

Empress Zhangsun held Li Lizhi's hand and followed closely behind.

Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang walked at the back. As they were leaving, they turned back to look at Shen Chang'an, their eyes filled with a complex expression.

"Dr. Shen, until we meet again," the two said, bowing.

"Until we meet again," Shen Chang'an returned the greeting.

The courtyard gate slowly closed, shutting the group out.

Shen Chang'an stood behind the door, listening to the rumbling of the carriage disappear into the distance, and let out a long sigh of relief.

In my mind, the system panel quietly unfolded.

……

[Current Task List]

[Treating Crown Prince Li Chengqian]: 500 merit points, 1 Qi-Nourishing Pill (In Progress)

[Treat Empress Zhangsun's Illness]: 1000 merit points, one bottle of spiritual spring water (In progress, reward increased due to pregnancy)

[Rehabilitating Li Shimin's physical condition]: 2000 merit points, 1 Foundation Building Pill (in progress)

[Treat Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang]: 500 merit points, one bottle of spiritual spring water (in progress)

[Regulating Princess Chang Le's Constitution]: 500 Merit Points, 1 Qi-Nourishing Pill (In Progress)

……

A total of 4,500 merit points, plus one Foundation Establishment Pill, two Qi Cultivation Pills, and two bottles of spiritual spring water.

Shen Chang'an looked at the panel, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Neither Yuan Tiangang nor Li Chunfeng had chronic ailments; normally, with his acupuncture and prescriptions, they could recover within a few days.

At that time, he will be able to obtain a bottle of spiritual spring water to accelerate his cultivation.

He now only hopes that Li Er and Empress Zhangsun will visit him often so that he can heal them as soon as possible and receive the reward, after which he can try to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

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