Chapter 61: As expected of you

“For now, the focus is still on controlling it.”

Shen Yu could not promise a definitive cure.

Even in modern times, this disease was primarily managed through control.

However, given modern conditions, a patient could easily live a life no different from a normal person with a little extra care.

Achieving clinical cure and complete control was effortless back then.

But in this era, Shen Yu could only do her best to stabilize the condition as much as possible.

In any case, as long as the patient was in her hands, the disease certainly would not be life-threatening.

“Your condition is relatively complex. I’ll explain it like this, though I’m not sure if you’ll understand…”

Shen Yu patiently used terms a person of this era could grasp to explain the illness to the young girl in her arms.

She analyzed everything from the cause to the girl’s specific symptoms with clear logic.

At the same time, she explained the risks and her upcoming treatment plan with absolute clarity.

Xiao Yue listened intently.

Initially, she was simply lost in Shen Yu’s gentle tone, unable to pull herself away.

But gradually, her expression turned serious.

Shen Yu understood her condition too well.

When she reached key points, Xiao Yue couldn’t help but nod repeatedly in excitement.

She felt as if Shen Yu must have suffered from the same illness herself.

Otherwise, how could she understand her feelings so perfectly?

‘If she hasn’t been sick and yet can still empathize with me so deeply, it only proves… Shen Yu is an incredibly gentle person. Not only is her face a masterpiece of the mortal realm, but her character is also the best of the best.’

“Understand? So, that is why I won’t let you come into contact with dust, pollen, or other tiny particles.”

“Those little things you can’t see or touch can take your life if you aren’t careful.”

As she spoke, Shen Yu’s expression tightened for a moment.

To be honest, she really wanted to prepare a portable nebulizer for the girl, but her current technology wasn’t up to par.

The nebulizer she had built was longer than her grandpa Shen Qingtian’s two pipe stems put together.

Carrying it around was impossible, and using it was extremely cumbersome.

In fact, most people other than Shen Yu probably wouldn’t even understand how to operate the relatively complex device.

Without a portable nebulizer or high-efficacy, ready-to-use liquid medicine, the young girl was destined to experience that sensation of being better off dead every time the illness flared up.

For a child who was barely 10 years old, this was undoubtedly a form of cruelty.

“Sister truly deserves to be the Divine Physician valued by His Majesty. You are much better than those physicians who constantly preach long-winded principles. When they describe my symptoms, I can’t understand a word. It’s like a teacher’s lecture; it just makes me sleepy.”

Xiao Yue looked at Shen Yu with a bit more admiration in her eyes.

This was the first time she had understood her own illness from such a novel perspective.

Shen Yu’s easy-to-understand explanation benefited her greatly.

It was far better than the archaic, flowery clichés used by those old fogies at the Imperial Academy of Medicine.

“I wouldn’t go that far. Every doctor has their own treatment methods; everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. For me, making sure every patient understands their condition is the goal I strive for.”

“Other doctors… their education is more traditional compared to mine, but they are also the indispensable backbone of the entire Empire.”

“I, Shen Yu, have a little insight, but I can only look after a small group of people around me to ensure their health. However, the physicians, Imperial Physicians, and traveling doctors across the world protect the health of millions of commoners.”

“So, little sister Yue, you must remember this. Don’t favor me while looking down on other doctors just because I treated you today. They also have a Physician’s Benevolent Heart and are doing everything they can to save you.”

Shen Yu’s words left everyone present stunned.

The Grand Princess Xiao Yue in her arms, in particular, was so shocked that she couldn’t close her mouth for a long time after hearing the explanation.

Nearby, Yun Wei and Yun Xiang’s hearts were in their throats.

People said Shen Yu’s medical skills were superb, but they hadn’t expected her emotional intelligence to be so high as well.

Coming from her mouth, these words were incredibly powerful.

Even if the Empress herself were here, these words would likely strike a chord in her heart.

What was a Physician’s Benevolent Heart?

This was it!

More importantly, Shen Yu didn’t know Xiao Yue’s true identity.

She only treated Xiao Yue like a young lady from a wealthy family, never imagining she was the future heir of the Empire.

If these words had come from Yun Wei or Yun Xiang, they wouldn’t have had the same impact because they knew Xiao Yue’s true identity; saying such things would have felt like a performance.

But Shen Yu was different.

She truly cared for all living beings, the common people, and the nation from the bottom of her heart.

It was no wonder she had been promoted by three ranks.

Just based on these words alone, it wouldn’t be excessive to appoint her as a Court Physician of the Imperial Academy of Medicine.

“Yes, I have truly witnessed Medical Attendant Shen’s capabilities today.”

Xiao Yue was extremely satisfied with Shen Yu.

Then, she waved her hand, signaling for Xiao Tao to come over.

“Miss, did you call for me?”

“Xiao Tao, lift your head. I… this lady has orders for you.”

“Miss, your collar hasn’t been fastened yet. I wouldn’t dare.”

Xiao Tao kept her head down.

Since a moment ago, Xiao Yue had been sitting in Shen Yu’s arms with her chest exposed.

Xiao Tao didn’t dare look toward Shen Yu even once.

At the same time, she couldn’t help but grumble inwardly.

‘If this Medical Attendant Shen ever finds out she’s treating the Grand Princess today, and that she’s been touching her and unbuttoning her clothes… I wonder if she’ll be scared to death on the spot?’

“Your family is that strict?”

Shen Yu didn’t quite understand, but she was respectful nonetheless.

She reached out and helped fasten the buttons on the girl’s clothes.

“My family has some influence in the Capital, after all. If Sister ever runs into trouble in the future, you can show them this tablet. I guarantee they won’t dare provoke you after seeing it.”

Xiao Yue handed Shen Yu a jade tablet without any text or patterns.

Shen Yu couldn’t see anything special about it, but she found the young girl’s attempt to act like an adult rather cute.

“Alright, I’ll accept it then. Thank you.”

In Shen Yu’s view, no matter how much power the girl’s family had, it was likely at the level of the Marquis Mansion.

‘Could her mother really be the current Empress?’

Usually, great families had many children and favored sons over daughters.

The Marquis Wuding’s residence was relatively special, with only Yun Wei and Yun Xiang as daughters, and the title of Marquis Wuding was to be inherited by Yun Wei in the future.

So, as Shen Yu saw it…

Perhaps this little girl’s status in her family wasn’t even as high as Yun Wei’s.

She was probably just a younger sister who was pampered at home.

After all, she was indeed sweet and cute, though her little face lacked a bit of childishness and possessed more maturity.

Those beautiful phoenix eyes seemed to hide many secrets, and her charming appearance didn’t quite look like that of a child…

“That’s all for today. Keep the gifts. I’ll come to see you again in 2 days. Also… do you still need to tidy up this courtyard yourself? How are the subordinates doing their jobs?”

“I’ll go hurry them along for you. Wait a moment.”

Then, Xiao Yue lowered her voice and leaned into Xiao Tao’s ear.

“In 1 hour, I want Mu’en Hall to be spotless. I want those empty medicine shelves to be fuller than my Mother Empress’s Private Imperial Treasury. Do you understand?”

“Yes!”