Chapter 97: Teach Us Once

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They never expected that this newly appointed Physician Li, who had only taken office today, would casually utter a single instruction to Physician Wang, and Physician Wang would have Wei Zichao and his men all seized and sent straight to the chief clerk's office!

This was, in effect, a resounding slap to Yang Qianniu's face.

Could it be that Physician Wang was not the least bit afraid of Yang Lin's retribution?

He would rather offend Yang Lin than this Physician Li?

The crowd stared agape at the scene, shockwaves surging through their hearts, even as they began privately speculating about Li Yi's origins.

"Just who is this Physician Li? Even Physician Wang obeys his words so readily?"

"Indeed! Physician Wang is Senior Imperial Physician Luo's most trusted aide, and from what Physician Wang just said, it seems Senior Imperial Physician Luo sent him to invite Physician Li to the Imperial Physician Hall!"

"Just who is our Physician Li, to have such formidable backing?"

While everyone in the Medical Hall secretly pondered Li Yi's identity, seeing Wei Zichao and his men already dragged away to be dealt with by the chief clerk's office, they all let out long, gratified sighs of relief.

The crowd exchanged glances, nodding to one another, preparing to step forward and offer their thanks to Li Yi.

Yet the moment they recalled how they had stood by coldly earlier, the words of gratitude they wished to express caught in their throats, refusing to come out.

Seeing the awkwardness written across their faces, Li Yi paid it no mind. He turned to Physician Wang and said with a faint smile, "Let us be on our way, Physician Wang."

Physician Wang broke into a delighted grin and respectfully gestured with a bow: "Physician Li, right this way, please."

Seeing such courtesy from Physician Wang, Li Yi nodded and walked off with his hands clasped behind his back.

Physician Wang hastened to follow at Li Yi's heels, and the two departed the Medical Hall.

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At the main court of the Imperial Medical Academy, within the Imperial Physician Hall.

Seeing that his medical apprentice Wang Yida had gone to the Medical Hall for quite some time with no sign of returning with word, Luo Jihai found himself unable to sit still.

"Tsk! That rascal Wang Yida—why has he been gone so long without sending back a message!" Luo Jihai cursed aloud, then rubbed his knee and rose to walk to the doorway to peer out.

But beyond the doors of the Imperial Physician Hall, there was nothing but potted plants and garden scenery, looking rather desolate.

Many imperial physicians within the hall shared Luo Jihai's restless mood, waiting with hearts burning with impatience.

Several elderly imperial physicians had already been pacing anxiously back and forth across the hall for quite a while.

Suddenly, one pacing old physician halted in his steps and broke the silence of waiting: "Imperial Physician Luo, let me send two more men to the Medical Hall to scope out the situation!"

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As he spoke, the old physician waved his hand, and two apprentice physicians quickly hurried out of the hall.

But before a few moments had even passed, they had already turned back.

Seeing this, the old physician, before they could even open their mouths, flew into a rage without hearing them out: "What's the matter with you two? Didn't I send you to the Medical Hall to find out what's going on? Why have you come back?!"

"Master, Imperial Physician Li has already arrived with Physician Wang," one of them replied, lowering his head in grievance.

"Arrived? Where?" The old physician immediately hitched up his robes, braced himself against the door pillar, craning his neck and peering about as he asked urgently.

"He's just outside the door, not far off—he'll be here any moment, Master!" the other answered honestly.

Hearing this, the old physician had just lifted his foot to step outside when his eyes rolled, as if a thought had struck him. He immediately turned and hurried back into the room, seating himself as swiftly as the wind.

The other old physicians who had been pacing also stopped in their tracks at once and hastily returned to their seats.

Luo Jihai was even quicker, darting back to his seat like a sprinter in a hundred-meter dash.

The imperial physicians within the hall, all of them understanding one another without a word, fell into casual chatter.

"..." The two apprentice physicians stared at the scene in utter bewilderment, gawking at each other, their faces twitching beyond words.

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At that very moment, Li Yi, accompanied by Physician Wang, arrived before the great gates of the Imperial Physician Hall.

Wang Yida first offered Li Yi a respectful bow, then said with a hint of apology: "Physician Li, please wait here a moment. Allow me to go announce your arrival to my master."

"Go on, then." Li Yi nodded, waving a hand dismissively.

Before long, Wang Yida returned, wearing a faint smile as he gestured sideways with his hand, motioning for Li Yi to enter: "Physician Li, my master and the assembled imperial physicians request your presence."

"...Very well." Li Yi nodded, and with a hint of puzzlement, stepped into the Imperial Physician Hall.

The moment the several elderly imperial physicians inside caught sight of Li Yi's figure, their gazes swept over him like torches, as if Li Yi were some rare giant panda.

"..." Taken aback by such a spectacle, Li Yi felt rather ill at ease under their fixed stares and quickly bowed in salute: "Your junior, Li Bo'an, pays respects to all the distinguished imperial physicians."

It was only then that the assembled physicians snapped back to their senses, nodding with considerable satisfaction at Li Yi's courteous bearing.

"Nephew, there is no need for such formality—please, rise."

"Thank you, venerable seniors."

Li Yi bowed once more in gratitude before straightening his back and standing tall.

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Luo Jihai also rose from his seat.

Approaching Li Yi, he said with a beaming smile: "Bo'an, who would have thought we'd meet again so soon. It seems your bond with our Imperial Physician Hall runs deep indeed!"

Li Yi was briefly taken aback. He had not expected Luo Jihai's attitude toward him to have shifted so dramatically.

Barely a moment into their meeting, Luo Jihai was already addressing him directly as "Bo'an," using such intimate gestures to win him over that Li Yi found it utterly disarming.

However, Li Yi did not answer Luo Jihai directly.

Instead, he smiled first, then said in a respectful tone: "To be remembered so fondly by Imperial Physician Luo is truly Bo'an's good fortune. Bo'an has only just arrived at the Imperial Medical Academy today, and in the days to come, I humbly ask Imperial Physician Luo, as well as all the distinguished physicians present, to look after Bo'an."

"Bo'an offers his thanks to all the physicians here in advance." With these words, Li Yi gave another slight bow to convey his sincerity.

"Ha ha!"

Seeing this, the assembled physicians could not help but burst into hearty laughter. The more they looked at Li Yi, the more they found him to their liking.

Both learned and so courteous in his dealings with others, Li Yi bore no resemblance to the image they had conjured in their minds. It greatly eased the tension weighing on the physicians' hearts.

"Bo'an, you need not be so modest and polite." At this point, Luo Jihai waved a hand and spoke first with a smile: "Bo'an, since you are so forthright, we shall come straight to the point."

"There is a matter we, along with the fellow physicians of the Imperial Physician Hall, would ask of you. We earnestly hope, Bo'an, that you will agree!" Luo Jihai immediately clasped his hands in a solemn, respectful bow.

"Yes, please, Bo'an, do agree!" The physicians at the side chimed in as well, clasping their hands with sincere expressions, also bowing in a grand gesture of respect.

Li Yi was rather stunned by this display. He quickly bowed in return and said: "You flatter me, honored physicians. Pray speak frankly—so long as it is a matter I can help with, Bo'an will spare no effort."

Seeing this, the physicians felt greatly relieved.

Luo Jihai, having received the assent of the others, no longer beat around the bush. With a somewhat bitter look on his face, he spoke plainly: "It is like this, Bo'an. We would like to ask—would you be willing to teach us, on the spot, the method you used to treat Chancellor Du?"

Once Luo Jihai had voiced the request, the physicians around him all fixed their eyes on Li Yi, shining with anticipation.

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