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

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The next morning, Shen Chang'an woke up in the quiet room.

He sat cross-legged on the futon and slowly exhaled a breath of stale air.

The aura lingered, faintly bluish in the morning light, and gradually dissipated after traveling more than a foot.

"The effects of Peiyuan Pill are truly remarkable."

Shen Chang'an opened his eyes, a glint of shrewdness flashing within them.

After receiving the system reward last night, he immediately consumed a Qi-Nourishing Pill. Combined with the spirit-gathering effect of the Four Symbols Returning to Origin Array, one night of cultivation was equivalent to half a month of hard training in normal times.

The Azure Wood True Qi in his dantian was much stronger than yesterday, and it seemed to be moving towards the eighth level of Qi Refining.

Moreover, the medicinal power of that pill has not been completely consumed and can still support his cultivation for two or three days.

"If I could refine the Qi-Nourishing Pill myself... my cultivation speed could be increased significantly."

Shen Chang'an stood up, stretched his limbs, and felt a strong desire welling up in his heart.

The main ingredient of Peiyuan Pill is Peiyuan Grass. The Peiyuan Grass in the Spirit Plant Space has grown to an inch tall, with emerald green leaves and thick stems.

Based on the spatial flow of time and the nourishment of the spiritual rain technique, it will be ready for use in medicine in another two months.

"Then, I won't have to worry about the speed of cultivation."

After washing up and eating a bowl of millet porridge, Shen Chang'an slung his medicine box over his shoulder and left the courtyard.

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In the following days, Shen Chang'an resumed his usual routine—free clinics in the morning and consultations in the afternoon.

But the afternoon consultations were much busier than before.

Someone spread the news that he had cured the Crown Prince, the Princess, the Empress, and even General Qin Qiong.

Officials in Chang'an, having heard the news, flocked to his door.

On this day, Shen Chang'an had just come out of a patient's house when he saw a carriage parked outside.

The carriage curtain was lifted, and a burly, resolute-looking middle-aged man stepped out.

He was dressed in a light blue round-necked robe with a belt around his waist. Although his attire was simple, he exuded an imposing and dignified aura.

His complexion was slightly yellow, and his eye sockets were sunken, making him look like he had been ill for a long time.

"May I ask if you are Dr. Shen in person?" the man asked, bowing slightly. His voice was loud but lacked strength.

"You flatter me. I am unworthy of the title of divine physician. I am Shen Chang'an. May I ask who you are?"

"I am Wei Zheng, and I have long admired the renowned Physician Shen. I have come here specifically to seek his medical help."

Shen Chang'an's heart stirred.

Wei Zheng was a famous minister during the Zhenguan era, known for his outspoken and straightforward remonstrances, and one of Li Shimin's most trusted advisors.

Historical records indicate that Wei Zheng suffered from eye and heart ailments, and was ill in his later years.

"Lord Wei, you're too kind. Please come in."

Shen Chang'an invited him into the main room of a family's house, which was temporarily used as a consultation place.

After Wei Zheng sat down, Shen Chang'an began to take his pulse.

As spiritual energy probed in, Shen Chang'an closed his eyes and concentrated. After a moment, he withdrew his hand, having already grasped the situation.

"Lord Wei's pulse is wiry and forceful, but the left cun pulse is weak and the right guan pulse is feeble. This indicates stagnation of liver qi and deficiency of both heart and spleen. Do you often experience headaches, dizziness, palpitations, insomnia, and loss of appetite?"

Wei Zheng was slightly taken aback, then nodded: "Dr. Shen is indeed worthy of his reputation. That's right. This illness has been with me for many years, sometimes better and sometimes worse. The imperial physicians always say it's due to overwork and excessive liver fire, and they have prescribed a lot of medicine to clear the liver and improve eyesight, but they have never been able to cure it completely."

Shen Chang'an pondered for a moment and said, "Lord Wei's illness stems from excessive worry."

"When officials are preoccupied with the affairs of the country, they worry day and night, which causes stagnation of liver qi. Over time, this stagnation transforms into fire, which rises and disturbs the sensory orifices, resulting in headaches and dizziness. When both the heart and spleen are deficient, palpitations, insomnia, and loss of appetite occur."

He took out paper and pen from his medicine box and wrote down a prescription.

"This is the prescription I wrote, mainly to soothe the liver, relieve depression, nourish the heart, and calm the mind. Please take seven doses first, and come back for a follow-up visit in seven days."

"In addition, I will teach you a breathing method. Practicing it daily can calm your liver qi and soothe your mind."

Wei Zheng took the prescription, read it carefully, and then carefully put it away.

"Thank you so much, Dr. Shen."

"You're too kind, sir."

The system's voice quietly sounded in Shen Chang'an's mind.

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[Ding—New Quest Triggered]

[Treatment for Wei Zheng]

[Task Description]: Wei Zheng has worked tirelessly for the country, resulting in liver qi stagnation and deficiency of both heart and spleen. If his physical condition can be effectively improved, he will surely gain the trust of the court officials.

[Task Rewards]: 400 Merit Points, 1 Qingxin Pill Recipe

[Task Time Limit]: Sixty days

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Shen Chang'an's heart stirred slightly. The Heart-Clearing Pill—just from the name, one could tell it was related to calming the mind and soothing the nerves, which was exactly what Wei Zheng was suffering from.

In the following days, several more officials arrived.

There were vice ministers of the Ministry of Revenue, vice ministers of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices, and the Chancellor of the Imperial Academy, all of whom were civil officials who were overworked on a daily basis.

Shen Chang'an took each patient's pulse and prescribed medicine, keeping himself extremely busy.

Merit points are also rising rapidly, and each new patient brings in new income.

Moreover, most of these officials were well-known figures in Li Shimin's court, so the system gave them very generous rewards, making up for many of his shortcomings.

These rewards include a wide variety of items such as Qi Gathering Pills, Soul Nourishing Wood, Spirit Springs, and Spirit Stones, going beyond just pills and recipes.

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A few days later, the day for the follow-up visit with Qin Qiong arrived.

Just after noon, the sound of a horse-drawn carriage came from outside the courtyard gate.

Shen Chang'an scanned the area with his divine sense and found only a carriage outside the door, with Qin Qiong inside. Qin Huaidao and Li Chengqian had not followed.

Shen Chang'an nodded slightly. It seemed that Qin Qiong had noticed Qin Huaidao and Li Chengqian's actions last time, and he had deliberately not brought his son this time, which was quite sensible.

He greeted Qin Qiong at the courtyard gate; Qin Qiong had already alighted from the carriage and was striding over.

"Mr. Shen! I've come to bother you again!"

Qin Qiong cupped his hands in greeting, his voice booming, his face ruddy, a stark contrast to his appearance just a few days prior.

"General Qin, please come in."

The two sat down in the main room, and Shen Chang'an took Qin Qiong's pulse, probing with his spiritual energy and carefully sensing it for a moment.

Qin Qiong's pulse was steady and strong, his blood and qi were abundant, and ninety percent of the blockage in his meridians had been dissipated.

The lesions from the old injuries have mostly disappeared, leaving only muscle atrophy and physical weakness caused by prolonged bed rest.

"General, you've almost fully recovered." Shen Chang'an withdrew his hand and congratulated you. "You just need a little more recuperation to restore your vitality, and you'll be just like any other person."

"I have indeed felt energetic these past few days, but..."

Qin Qiong paused for a moment, then said, "My legs are still a bit weak, and I get out of breath if I walk too fast."

"That's caused by being bedridden for a long time; it's not something that can be cured with medicine."

Shen Chang'an explained, "The general has been bedridden for several months, his muscles have atrophied, and his lung capacity is not as good as before. This requires slow and steady training, and cannot be rushed."

As he spoke, he took out a small porcelain bottle from his sleeve and poured out a Rejuvenation Pill.

"This is the second Rejuvenation Pill. After the general takes it, the old injury will be completely healed. As for the recovery of physical strength, that will depend on the general himself."

"Thank you, Mr. Shen!"

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