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

In the following days, Shen Chang'an's life returned to its usual rhythm.

Free clinics in the early morning, consultations in the afternoon, and meditation at night.

Every morning, several bottles of newly prepared hemostatic powder and wound medicine would appear in the medicine box and be distributed to the people who were frequently injured.

The queue in front of the free clinic was still very long, and the people still affectionately called him "Dr. Shen".

Shen Chang'an's medical skills were already well-known outside Chang'an City, and even some officials and generals in the city began to come to him for treatment.

But he always maintained that composure—treating everyone equally, regardless of status.

Merit points are earned daily, ranging from twenty to thirty points.

Adding the remaining 218 points after exchanging for the Nourishing Grass Seeds, and about 60 more points in the past few days, the total is over 270 points.

"Once Qin Qiong completes his mission and obtains the recipe for the Qi-restoring pill, I can begin systematically refining pills for cultivation," he thought to himself.

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A few days later, the day for Li Shimin's scheduled follow-up appointment arrived.

Just after 9 AM, the last patient at the free clinic booth left, expressing his deepest gratitude.

Just as Shen Chang'an finished packing his medicine kit, a convoy of vehicles approached from the distance on the official road.

Leading the procession were two blue-curtained carriages, with guards on horseback following behind.

The carriage stopped in its usual spot—under the big locust tree.

Shen Chang'an scanned the area with his divine sense and immediately knew who had come.

In the first carriage were Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun.

In the second carriage were Li Lizhi and Li Chengqian.

"The whole family is here," Shen Chang'an thought to himself, slung his medicine chest over his shoulder, and walked toward the carriage.

Li Chengqian jumped off the carriage first, greeting him with a beaming smile: "Mr. Shen, I'm sorry to bother you."

"Your Highness is too kind," Shen Chang'an returned the greeting.

Li Shimin helped Empress Zhangsun out of the carriage, with Li Lizhi following behind.

Empress Zhangsun looked much better than before; her face was rosy, and her steps were lighter.

Li Lizhi's complexion was no longer as pale as before, and her eyes and brows showed more of the vitality that a young girl should have.

"Mr. Shen," Li Shimin said, bowing slightly, "I'm troubling you again today."

"Your Majesty is too kind. Please come into the courtyard."

The group entered Jishiju and took their seats in the pavilion.

Shen Chang'an brewed a pot of tea, the aroma of which filled the air, and everyone held their bowls and drank.

"Mr. Shen," Li Shimin put down his teacup, "today we will give the Empress, the Crown Prince, and the Princess a follow-up examination first, and I will be the last."

"it is good."

Shen Chang'an nodded, "Then let's start with Her Highness the Princess."

After hearing Shen Chang'an's conversation with her father, Li Lizhi extended her wrist.

Shen Chang'an placed three fingers on the cunkou point, probing with spiritual energy, and closed his eyes to concentrate.

A moment later, he opened his eyes, withdrew his hand, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Her Highness's pulse is now steady and strong, her blood and energy are abundant, and the weakness in her heart and lungs has greatly improved. From today onwards, she can stop taking medication."

"Pay attention to your diet and daily routine, and continue practicing that breathing method. After six months, your physical condition will be no different from that of an ordinary person."

Li Lizhi was stunned.

Having been ill for so many years, the imperial physicians have changed again and again, and I have taken countless medicines, but no one has ever dared to say the words "stop taking the medicine".

"Mr. Shen, you mean... I'm all better?" Her voice trembled slightly.

"He is indeed better." Shen Chang'an nodded. "His Highness was not bad to begin with, but he was not born with enough natural endowment and did not take good care of himself. Now that his meridians are clear and his qi and blood are nourished, he has naturally recovered."

Li Lizhi lowered her eyes and said softly, "Thank you, Mr. Shen."

Empress Zhangsun held her daughter's hand, her eyes slightly red, but she didn't say anything.

The system's voice rang in Shen Chang'an's mind.

[Ding—Task to improve Princess Chang Le's constitution is complete]

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

[Already distributed to my profile]

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Shen Chang'an was overjoyed; he had obtained 500 merit points and a Qi Cultivation Pill.

He silently calculated: he had accumulated about 270 points before, and with these 500, his merit points had reached more than 770.

And that Qi-Nourishing Pill can further enhance his cultivation level. Today's harvest is truly abundant!

Upon seeing his sister recover, Li Chengqian eagerly extended his wrist: "Mr. Shen, it's my turn."

Shen Chang'an examined the patient for a moment, then withdrew his hand.

"Your Highness's spleen and kidney qi have recovered, your bones are strong, and your qi and blood are abundant. From today onwards, you can stop taking medicine. However, you can continue to practice the Six Healing Sounds and the Eight Pieces of Brocade, as they will be beneficial to your health."

Li Chengqian let out a long sigh of relief, stood up, and solemnly bowed to Shen Chang'an.

"Mr. Shen's great kindness will be forever remembered by Chengqian."

Shen Chang'an stood up and returned the greeting: "Your Highness is too kind."

At that moment, the system's voice sounded again.

[Ding—Task to treat Crown Prince Li Chengqian is complete]

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

[Already distributed to my profile]

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Another 500 merit points, and one Qi-Nourishing Pill.

Merit points accumulated: 770 plus 500, totaling over 1270 points.

The acquisition of the two Qi-Nourishing Pills greatly pleased Shen Chang'an.

Next is Empress Zhangsun.

After taking her pulse, Shen Chang'an nodded: "Madam's pulse is stable, and the pregnancy is progressing well. Her qi stagnation has also greatly improved; she can continue taking the medication. In another two months, she can stop taking the medication."

Li Shimin beamed with joy: "Mr. Shen, the child in the Empress's womb..."

"Your Majesty, rest assured, as long as the lady takes her medicine on time and rests well, the child will be born safely."

Shen Chang'an paused for a moment, "The child may be a little weak after birth, but as long as I am here, there will be no major problems."

Li Shimin nodded repeatedly, feeling even more grateful to Shen Chang'an.

Finally, there was Li Shimin himself.

After taking His Majesty's pulse, Shen Chang'an said, "His Majesty's liver yang hyperactivity has basically subsided, and his kidney essence has been replenished. He can take the medicine for another seven days and then stop. Afterwards, he should pay attention to a light diet and regular rest, and he will not relapse."

Li Shimin let out a long sigh of relief, leaned back in his chair, as if he had finally unloaded a burden that had been weighing him down for many years.

"Mr. Shen, my whole family's illness is thanks to you."

Shen Chang'an shook his head: "Your Majesty is too kind. It is a doctor's duty, and I dare not take credit for it."

After the follow-up visit, Li Shimin, Empress Zhangsun, and Li Lizhi boarded the carriage first, preparing to return to the palace, but Li Chengqian did not follow.

"Father, I promised General Qin today that I would accompany him for his follow-up appointment. I will stay here with Mr. Shen a little longer until General Qin arrives," Li Chengqian said.

Li Shimin nodded: "Please take good care of General Qin's illness, Mr. Shen. Thank you for your trouble."

"Your Majesty, please proceed with caution."

The carriage rumbled away and disappeared at the end of the official road.

Li Chengqian and Shen Chang'an returned to the pavilion and had just sat down when the sound of a carriage came from outside the courtyard gate.

Shen Chang'an scanned the area with his divine sense—Qin Qiong and Qin Huaidao had arrived.

Moreover, Qin Qiong dismounted from the carriage himself.

Although the pace is still somewhat slow, it is a world of difference compared to being carried in on a soft couch a few days ago.

Shen Chang'an greeted Qin Qiong at the courtyard gate. Qin Qiong strode over, cupped his hands, and said, "Mr. Shen, I've come for a follow-up appointment."

"General Qin, please come in."

The group took their seats in the main hall, and Shen Chang'an took Qin Qiong's pulse, probing with his spiritual energy and carefully sensing it for a moment.

The pulse was much stronger than it had been a few days ago, and the flow of qi and blood was much smoother.

However, the blockages in the meridians are still there, and the lesions from the old injuries have not been completely eliminated.

"Mr. Shen, my father's illness..." Qin Huaidao asked anxiously.

"The recovery is going well."

Shen Chang'an smiled and nodded, withdrawing his hand and praising, "I have a medicine here that I personally refined. It has remarkable effects on old injuries and accumulated fatigue. If General Qin trusts me, you can take one to try first."

He took out a small porcelain bottle from his sleeve—it was the very first batch of Rejuvenation Pill he had refined. He uncorked the bottle and poured out a dark brown pill.

The rich aroma of herbs instantly filled the entire main room.

Qin Qiong looked at the pill, took it without hesitation, and put it in his mouth.

The pill melted instantly in the mouth, turning into a warm stream that slid down the throat and into the stomach.

Qin Qiong closed his eyes.

A moment later, his body trembled slightly.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, as long as the lady takes her medicine on time and rests well, the child will be born safely."

Shen Chang'an paused for a moment, "The child may be a little weak after birth, but as long as I am here, there will be no major problems."

Li Shimin nodded repeatedly, feeling even more grateful to Shen Chang'an.

Finally, there was Li Shimin himself.

After taking His Majesty's pulse, Shen Chang'an said, "His Majesty's liver yang hyperactivity has basically subsided, and his kidney essence has been replenished. He can take the medicine for another seven days and then stop. Afterwards, he should pay attention to a light diet and regular rest, and he will not relapse."

Li Shimin let out a long sigh of relief, leaned back in his chair, as if he had finally unloaded a burden that had been weighing him down for many years.

"Mr. Shen, my whole family's illness is thanks to you."

Shen Chang'an shook his head: "Your Majesty is too kind. It is a doctor's duty, and I dare not take credit for it."

After the follow-up visit, Li Shimin, Empress Zhangsun, and Li Lizhi boarded the carriage first, preparing to return to the palace, but Li Chengqian did not follow.

"Father, I promised General Qin today that I would accompany him for his follow-up appointment. I will stay here with Mr. Shen a little longer until General Qin arrives," Li Chengqian said.

Li Shimin nodded: "Please take good care of General Qin's illness, Mr. Shen. Thank you for your trouble."

"Your Majesty, please proceed with caution."

The carriage rumbled away and disappeared at the end of the official road.

Li Chengqian and Shen Chang'an returned to the pavilion and had just sat down when the sound of a carriage came from outside the courtyard gate.

Shen Chang'an scanned the area with his divine sense—Qin Qiong and Qin Huaidao had arrived.

Moreover, Qin Qiong dismounted from the carriage himself.

Although the pace is still somewhat slow, it is a world of difference compared to being carried in on a soft couch a few days ago.

Shen Chang'an greeted Qin Qiong at the courtyard gate. Qin Qiong strode over, cupped his hands, and said, "Mr. Shen, I've come for a follow-up appointment."

"General Qin, please come in."

The group took their seats in the main hall, and Shen Chang'an took Qin Qiong's pulse, probing with his spiritual energy and carefully sensing it for a moment.

The pulse was much stronger than it had been a few days ago, and the flow of qi and blood was much smoother.

However, the blockages in the meridians are still there, and the lesions from the old injuries have not been completely eliminated.

"Mr. Shen, my father's illness..." Qin Huaidao asked anxiously.

"The recovery is going well."

Shen Chang'an smiled and nodded, withdrawing his hand and praising, "I have a medicine here that I personally refined. It has remarkable effects on old injuries and accumulated fatigue. If General Qin trusts me, you can take one to try first."

He took out a small porcelain bottle from his sleeve—it was the very first batch of Rejuvenation Pill he had refined. He uncorked the bottle and poured out a dark brown pill.

The rich aroma of herbs instantly filled the entire main room.

Qin Qiong looked at the pill, took it without hesitation, and put it in his mouth.

The pill melted instantly in the mouth, turning into a warm stream that slid down the throat and into the stomach.

Qin Qiong closed his eyes.

A moment later, his body trembled slightly.