The Flourishing Tang Dynasty: Beginning with Marrying Yang Yuhuan

Chapter 6 Knowing everything
"This," Doctor Zhang paused for a moment, then remembered what Zhang Jiuling had said just now that he must bite it to death, so he stopped hesitating and said, "It's a knotted pulse."

"Knotted pulse." Li Heng said thoughtfully, "Do my father, mother, and wife all know that I have this disease?"

"I know everything." Doctor Zhang nodded.

"Alas!" Li Heng sighed in a pretentious manner, and then asked, "So is this knotted meridian of mine born with me, or is it acquired later?"

"Yes..." Doctor Zhang thought for a moment. If it was congenital, it should have been diagnosed when he was a child, so it could only be acquired. Therefore, he said with certainty, "It was acquired later in life."

Doctor Zhang once again cooperated with Li Heng.

But Li Heng's words were meant to test whether Doctor Zhang knew that he was faking illness.

Li Ying's operation in the morning could only disguise the symptoms of a heart disease, and it was impossible to distinguish whether it was congenital or acquired.

Therefore, Doctor Zhang’s best answer should be that he doesn’t know and further diagnosis is needed.

But he gave a direct conclusion.

This means he is lying.

"Is that so?" A hint of surprise flashed across Li Ying's eyes, and then he nodded.

Doctor Zhang noticed Li Heng's expression, came to his senses, and realized that he had said the wrong thing.

Now, Li Heng already knew that he was lying.

Doctor Zhang was a little nervous. He looked at Li Heng, afraid that Li Heng would suddenly stand up and scold him.

But Li Heng was silent for a moment, then asked, "Doctor Zhang, am I healthy enough to travel far?"

Doctor Zhang was stunned when he heard this.

He knew that Li Heng was pretending to be sick, so he could naturally travel far. And even if he really had a meridian knot, he could still travel far unless it was in the late stage.

But why did Li Heng ask him?
Doctor Zhang thought for a moment, then understood what was going on. He thought to himself, "He wants to go on a long journey and doesn't want to tell the saint in person. If he wants me to tell him, that's fine."

Thinking of this, Doctor Zhang said, "Of course you can. Your Highness's illness does not require bed rest. Going out for a long trip to broaden your horizons and open your mind may be better than staying at home to recuperate."

"Thank you, Imperial Doctor Zhang, for your advice." Li Heng said politely, "My father has issued an order to summon famous doctors from all over the world to treat me. Someone should come to my mansion tomorrow."

Li Heng already knew that Doctor Zhang was cooperating with him in pretending to be sick. Since Doctor Zhang had already cooperated, let him cooperate to the end.

Therefore, he said this in order to ask Imperial Doctor Zhang to help him hide it from other doctors.

Leave professional matters to professionals.

Doctor Zhang also heard the hidden meaning and said, "There are tens of thousands of doctors in the world. There are skilled doctors who hide their skills in the underworld, and there are also mediocre doctors who deceive the world and harm people. In addition to treating patients, the Imperial Medical Bureau also has the right to identify and supervise these doctors. Your Highness can rest assured. I will identify the doctors summoned by the sage. If they treat your Highness, I will accompany them and will never let mediocre doctors harm your Highness."

Li Heng understood what Doctor Zhang said and said, "In that case, thank you Doctor Zhang."

"Your Highness, thank you for your courtesy." Doctor Zhang quickly stood up and returned the greeting.

Li Ying smiled slightly, glanced at the sky, and said, "It's almost curfew, I won't bother you any more."

Doctor Zhang said, "I will escort your Highness."

"Yeah." Li Heng did not refuse.

Doctor Zhang sent Li Heng away and returned to the lobby.

At this time, Zhang Jiuling had already walked out from the inner hall.

Doctor Zhang sighed, sat down, and said to Zhang Jiuling, "The Prince of Shou was so scary today. He knew there were people in the inner hall, but he didn't ask anything. With just one sentence, he tried to find out that I knew he was pretending to be sick."

"He should have guessed it was me." Zhang Jiuling agreed, "Then he said two seemingly normal things, and asked you to do two things for him. When I met him before, I never felt that he was so cunning." Doctor Zhang nodded and asked in confusion, "But what is he going to do outside the capital for?"

"Perhaps he wants to protect himself and stay away from the power center, or maybe he just wants to enjoy the beautiful scenery?" Zhang Jiuling shook his head, thought for a while, and said: "No matter what he wants to do, if he leaves the capital, it will not affect the position of the crown prince. This is the best choice for him, the crown prince, and the court."

"That's right." Doctor Zhang followed.

"Also," Zhang Jiuling turned his eyes and stared at Doctor Zhang, "This matter can only be known by you, me, and him. No fourth person can know about it, not even the Crown Prince. Otherwise, it will be a disaster."

Doctor Zhang said, "I understand."

Zhang Jiuling nodded and looked towards the place where Li Ying had just left. He thought to himself, "To dare to do this, Prince Shou is not only very cunning, but also has extraordinary courage and insight. I just hope he can be a loyal person to the country."

……

Li Ying returned to his mansion.

At this time, Yang Yuhuan was sitting in the yard, with her hands under her chin, lost in thought.

When she heard someone coming into the mansion, she came to her senses. Seeing that the person was Li Heng, she hurriedly went to greet him and said, "My dear."

"Yeah." Li Ying looked at Yang Yuhuan and saw that she looked more haggard than before.

Logically speaking, the newlyweds should be enjoying the flowers and the moon, and be extremely happy.

But because he pretended to be sick, Yang Yuhuan was left with only sorrow.

Li Heng felt a little guilty.

But he still couldn't tell Yang Yuhuan the truth.

Firstly, he didn't know whether Yang Yuhuan could keep the secret. Even if she could, Yang Yuhuan would only go from the sorrow of her husband's illness to the cage of conspiracy and calculation, jumping from one pit into another. It would be meaningless.

Secondly, it was precisely because of Yang Yuhuan's haggardness that others would believe more that he was really sick.

As for Doctor Zhang, he has already boarded this ship, and he did everything, so he certainly won't say anything for the time being.

There is also the person in the inner hall of Doctor Zhang’s mansion.

That person is a member of the prince's party and has a very close relationship with Imperial Physician Zhang, so it can only be Zhang Jiuling.

Although Zhang Jiuling supported the prince, he was a loyal, upright and capable minister. Regardless of his character or the interests behind the matter, Zhang Jiuling would not make it public.

However, although Li Heng could not tell Yang Yuhuan the truth, he could tell Yang Yuhuan that he knew about her illness and she didn't need to force herself to smile.

This way, at least she can relieve some of the pressure.

Li Heng pulled Yang Yuhuan to sit in the courtyard and said, "Madam, after I entered the palace, I went to visit Doctor Zhang. I know that I am suffering from knotted pulse."

"Hmm?" Yang Yuhuan was startled. She looked at Li Heng, her eyes instantly reddened, tears fell, and she said, "My dear, good fortune will come to you. You will be fine."

The dim setting sun shone on Yang Yuhuan's face, making the crystal tears on her eyelashes sparkle.

Her stunning face, in the sunset and her tears, added a touch of breathtaking beauty.

Li Heng was slightly stunned, and reached out to wipe away the tears on Yang Yuhuan's face, saying: "You said I would be fine, why are you still crying, and..."

Li Heng felt that the second half of the sentence was inappropriate and did not continue.

But Yang Yuhuan was very curious and asked, "And what?"

(End of this chapter)