The World's Number One Medical Hall

Chapter Twenty-Four: Sealing Mingzhu City

Regardless of past or present lives, this is the first time Mo Bai has met the gaze of a true emperor living in the world.

Mo Bai had met many high-ranking people, whether they were powerful nobles in prosperous times or detached cultivators who seemed to live apart from the world.

At this moment, he had to admit that, in terms of arrogance, nobility, or domineering presence, those eyes were indeed the most impressive!

But Mo Bai's eyes remained calm. Perhaps the heartache he had just experienced affected him. Facing such an imposing emperor, he couldn't feel even the slightest ripple in his heart.

Emperor Dingwu stood before his throne, looking down at his weak son lying there. Looking into his eyes, Emperor Dingwu's imperial heart trembled slightly at that moment.

A strange sense of disorientation welled up in his heart. He seemed to have never seen his son's eyes so pure and serene, yet he also felt that there was so much hidden deep within them...

Emperor Dingwu couldn't help but stare intently, but he found that those eyes seemed to be just a little dull, without anything special about them.

The sound of hurried footsteps outside the door interrupted the atmosphere inside the room.

The eunuch hurriedly went out to greet them, then brought in two men. He bowed to Emperor Dingwu and said, "Your Majesty, Alchemist Zhang has arrived!"

Emperor Dingwu's eyes widened, he averted his gaze from Mo Bai, and looked directly towards the door, saying in a deep voice, "Enter!"

When Mo Bai heard that the visitor was still Master Zhang, he paused, knowing that Master Zhang would certainly not dare to tell the truth.

"Your Majesty!" Zhang Danshi and Zhang Bangli hurried in and bowed to Emperor Dingwu.

Emperor Dingwu slightly raised his hand and, without any formalities, said directly, "Quickly, examine my son!"

"Yes!" Master Zhang didn't dare delay and turned to look directly at Mo Bai, only to be taken aback: "Your Highness is awake?"

Mo Bai glanced at him. Others might not notice, but he could clearly see that Zhang Danshi's brow twitched slightly and his eyes showed fear and unease.

Mo Bai understood that this alchemist was worried that if something had happened to him, he would also be held responsible.

She didn't say anything, letting him come to her side, bend down, and take her pulse.

At this point, Mo Bai's life force had stabilized, but his underlying weakness was obvious to any doctor.

Master Zhang squinted slightly, his heart pounding. The King of Light's pulse was weak and erratic. If he hadn't made it through just now... what a close call!

He examined the pulse for a long time, and once again felt a shock in his heart. After this, the faint trace of life that Ming Wang had was still there.

"I have been practicing medicine for many years, and this time I have truly encountered something extraordinary!" Master Zhang muttered to himself, but slowly released Ming Wang's hand.

Just as he was about to turn around to report to His Majesty, his eyelids twitched slightly, and he saw that the Ming King was staring straight at him. That look reminded him that the Ming King seemed to have looked at him in the same way during the day.

Moreover, the phrase "For doctors, morality is paramount, and they should possess both benevolence and skill!" suddenly kept echoing in his mind.

Master Zhang's eyes flickered with anxiety, and a strange sense of dread rose within him. This Ming King seemed to be something strange...

However, this thought only flashed through his mind and then disappeared. He believed that even a master of medicine with many years of experience might not be able to detect the glimmer of life in the Ming King.

Not to mention, how could a spoiled brat like Prince Ming possibly notice anything amiss?

With a determined look, he turned around and bowed to the waiting Emperor, saying, "Your Majesty, Prince Ming is not seriously injured. He is merely recovering from an old injury and has been overworked, which has led to his physical weakness. He only needs to recuperate for a few months to fully recover!"

Emperor Dingwu and Zhang Bangli naturally knew that the Ming King was present. Master Zhang Dan did not say it explicitly, but they only needed to know that the Ming King was temporarily unharmed.

Both men relaxed slightly, but Zhang Bangli's brow furrowed slightly as he thought, "They can't even walk this short distance, how can they withstand a carriage?"

But since the King was present, he couldn't very well ask the question.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, the Ming King suddenly spoke up: "Father, this alchemist is a quack. After his treatment, I am still in excruciating pain all over my body. He lied to you, saying I was fine. He must be a quack. I beg you, Father, to find a renowned doctor to treat me!"

To everyone, the sudden sound of that weak voice was unexpected.

His words were even more surprising.

In an instant, the atmosphere in the room seemed to freeze, and everyone's brows furrowed.

But in an instant, the alchemist's years of cultivated Dao heart were shattered. Even with forced suppression, he could not stabilize his wildly beating heartbeat, and his back was instantly soaked with sweat.

However, just as he was reaching his most tense moment, he suddenly heard Emperor Dingwu's voice: "My son, how dare you be so rude! Master Zhang is a medical master who has saved countless lives. How can you speak such nonsense?"

Master Zhang felt his heart, which had been pounding in his throat, slowly calm down. He bowed again to Emperor Dingwu and said, "Your Majesty, please do not blame Prince Ming. Prince Ming's injuries have not yet healed, so it is understandable that he is anxious and irritable. This is due to his physical condition, not his own nature. He will calm down after a few days of rest!"

Mo Bai didn't look at Zhang Danshi anymore, but looked at Emperor Dingwu, and finally slowly lowered his eyes.

He actually knew this would be the outcome; the emperor wouldn't distrust Zhang Danshi but would trust himself.

Therefore, he would never allow another person to touch his injuries, lest it cause unforeseen complications.

But he still spoke up just now, actually only clinging to a sliver of hope.

Given his current condition, if a skilled doctor were to be bold and compassionate, it's not necessarily true that he is beyond cure.

As long as he has a chance to live, the royal family will not need to send him away. And if he is given time to stay and recuperate, he will surely recover on his own.

So even though he knew the chances were slim, Mo Bai had no choice but to give it a try, but in the end, Emperor Dingwu refused.

Mo Bai lowered his eyes and fell silent. He had made up his mind: so be it.

He understood that even if he changed doctors, he didn't know their skills. If they didn't dare to take the case and instead revealed his true condition, his previous worries would become a reality.

"Master Zhang, it is already Mid-Autumn Festival. Soon the capital will be shrouded in deep cold. Could this be detrimental to my son's recovery?" Emperor Dingwu asked slowly.

coming!

Even though Mo Bai had expected it, his heart still tightened when the moment actually arrived, but he remained silent.

At this point, resistance is utterly futile.

Master Zhang nodded repeatedly: "Your Majesty's concerns are very valid. If a suitable place can be found for the Prince of Ming to recuperate, he will surely recover more quickly!"

Emperor Dingwu nodded, pondered for a moment, and then looked at Mo Bai: "My son, your title is Prince Ming. Now that you are married, it is time for you to be officially granted the title. Mingzhu City is a coastal city with a much better climate than the capital, which is perfect for your recuperation. Since that's the case, it's better to do it sooner rather than later. You will be officially granted the title tomorrow!"

Mo Bai raised his head, looked at Emperor Dingwu, and slowly nodded, saying, "Yes, Father!"

At that moment, Zhang Danshi and Zhang Bangli couldn't help but exchange a glance.

Emperor Dingwu stood high above, a smile appearing on his face: "Go and say goodbye to your mother!"

Without any assistance, Mo Bai rose from his chair on his own. Looking at the smile on Emperor Dingwu's face and his still-majestic eyes, he slowly knelt down, kowtowing three times. Raising his head, he didn't answer, but instead asked, "Father, on my wedding day, I was nearly killed by assassins. I've heard the thieves have been captured. I beg you, Father, to avenge me and tear these traitors who defied the dignity of our royal family to pieces. If not, everyone will think our royal family is incompetent, and how can we maintain our authority and rule the country?"

Emperor Dingwu's smile froze, Zhang Bangli's face twitched, and Zhang Danshi's heart skipped a beat as he glanced at Mo Bai kneeling on the ground.

He might have overlooked it before, but now he remembered the chaotic pulse he had just taken when he examined Mo Bai's pulse. He shouldn't have such a nimble body, but Mo Bai stood up and knelt down on his own, and even kowtowed, without any change in expression!

This made Master Zhang feel even more puzzled, but at this moment, he dared not say anything and could only keep this doubt in his heart.

However, the atmosphere inside the room was awkward at that moment.

Clearly, Prince Ming's words have gone too far. How the royal family determines the fate of the country is not something a prince like you can comment on.

But at this moment, only awkwardness remained. No one would vent their anger on the Prince Ming. Emperor Dingwu simply said softly, "My son, rest assured, I will take care of things for you. Go!"

A smile appeared on Mo Bai's lips as he nodded, his eyes fixed on Emperor Dingwu, and said, "Father, then I shall depart!"

It's not saying goodbye, it's that I'm leaving!

At this time, the princes would usually express their reluctance to leave the emperor and apologize to the emperor for no longer being able to serve him...

Mo Bai simply said "I'm leaving," then stood up without saying goodbye and turned to leave, led by a eunuch.

Once his figure disappeared from sight, Emperor Dingwu's smile vanished, and his gaze fixed on Alchemist Zhang: "Alchemist Zhang, what is the specific situation of my son?"

How could someone who can become the emperor of a country be a fool, easily deceived by others?

The Ming King couldn't even climb a few steps; how could he not be worried? He knew this was a serious matter and could not be taken lightly.

Master Zhang's expression also turned solemn. He bowed again and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, with the medicine as a guarantee, the Ming King should be fine within two days. However, the man from Shangqing Mountain was far too ruthless. Not only did he sever the Ming King's heart meridian, but his palm strike was also extremely vicious, relentlessly pursuing him and trying to kill him at any moment. However, the Ming King can no longer withstand strong tonics. If we want to be on the safe side, I'm afraid we'll need elixirs to gently replenish his vital energy..."

Master Zhang fell silent at this point. He still hoped to leave himself an out. Although he had made many preparations, it was always good to have multiple options.

He had assumed that His Majesty would not bestow the Rejuvenation Pill, but little did he know that when the Ming King and Emperor Dingwu locked eyes earlier, Emperor Dingwu's hardened heart trembled, and he was moved by a trace of fatherly affection.

Moreover, having witnessed Ming Wang's near-death experience firsthand, he was indeed left with a shadow in his heart and became even more concerned, worried that something unexpected might happen. At this moment, he made a tough decision and said in a deep voice, "Very well, then bestow a Guiyuan Pill upon my son."