Qin Shen forgot when he last stepped into the Golden Temple...

  The roof is very high, with a magnificent and resplendent glazed tile ridge; everything in sight is a dazzling yellow. The pillars are multicolored, adorned with various beasts of different shapes.

  Civil and military officials stood in rows, solemnly and respectfully.

  Qin Sheng felt very uneasy.

  His hands and feet were not very coordinated.

  He went up to the hall, and he didn't know where to kneel until the imperial guard leading the way slowed down his footsteps and continued forward. Qin Shenji knelt down at the place where the guard stopped, shouting "Long live my emperor".

  Today, Yong Xi Hou also came to court.

  His official uniform was still made from before, wearing it on his body, it was too big, and the more he wore it, the thinner and weaker he looked, a bit ridiculous, like a stolen garment.

  Qin Shenyi saw it and nodded with a smile, as did Yong Xi Hou.

  Yuan Ping Hou Jiang Liang also smiled.

  Xia Shoufu and Guo Yanwang did not dare to look at each other sideways, both of them feeling uncomfortable in their hearts.

  "Kneel down." The Emperor ordered Qin Sheng.

  Qin Sheng finally slowly stood up.

  He hung his head and didn't dare look at anyone.

  The emperor's voice was much more serious than in private, and he said to the civil and military officials of the Manchu dynasty: "I heard that Qin Shenyi cured Yongxi Hou's illness, his medical skills are exceptional. On that day, I personally appointed him to treat Yongxi Hou's illness, saying that if there is merit, it will be rewarded. Now Qin Shenyi has made a great contribution and helped me keep a pillar minister. As for how to reward him, I have not thought of it yet, do you have any good strategies?"

  Yong Xi Hou stepped forward a few steps, came out of the line and said: "The humble official's life is all thanks to Qin Taiyi's rescue. The humble official's recommendation may be suspected of having private motives. I wish to hear Yuan Ping Hou's statement."

  Everyone thought in their hearts that Qin Shen was definitely going to be appointed as the Imperial Hospital's supervisor without a doubt.

  The emperor said so, Qin Shen Si is his personally appointed doctor.

  Now cured, this is the emperor's wise eye recognizing a pearl.

  No reward for no reason, how comfortable is the emperor's heart?

  Yong Xi Hou spoke first, letting Yuan Ping Hou take the lead.

  Qin Shenshi was also a person of Yuan Pinghou...

  As expected, the low-key Yuan Ping Hou did not refuse Yong Xi Hou's proposal this time. He stood up and said respectfully: "To be honest, none of you understand Qin Taishi as well as I do. Qin Taishi served in the Grand Duchess's mansion in Yanling for six years, taking care of my family's mother. She often praised him, saying that he was good at treating difficult diseases, saving lives, and being diligent and responsible."

  "On that day, the epidemic of Tianhua broke out in Yanling Prefecture. The prefectural governor of Yanling established a temporary epidemic relief office, and Qin Taishi was appointed as the temporary supervisor to lead several senior officials from Yanling Prefecture to the affected area. They saved thousands or even tens of thousands of lives. At that time, Your Majesty also gave praise..."

  It's been almost a year since this thing happened, and nobody has thought about it for a long time.

  Jing Yuanpinghou reminded him, and he suddenly realized that the one who had made a meritorious achievement at that time was indeed Qin Shenshi.

  However, the credit seems to have been taken by his elder brother Qin Wei Si...

  "...two crimes should be punished severely at the same time, and two merits should be rewarded heavily at the same time. Otherwise, rewards and punishments would lose their meaning." Yuan Ping Hou spoke fluently. "I think..."

  "I also think that Qin Taishi should be heavily rewarded!" Gu Yan Tao saw what Yuan Ping Hou was about to say and immediately stood up, loudly suppressing Yuan Ping Hou's voice. "Your Majesty, Yong Xi Hou Hu Jia. At the time, there was a misunderstanding that Qin Taishi was not treating the illness effectively, and he was taken to Shun Tian Fu..."

  When he heard this, Yong Xi Hou Hu Zehan felt very uncomfortable.

  His face was tinged with embarrassment.

  "...and Imperial Physician Qin still exerted himself to the utmost in loyalty. He cured Prince Yong Xi! This magnanimity is indeed worthy of reward! In the future, all the imperial physicians will take Imperial Physician Qin as their model; what worry is there that the Imperial Hospital will not flourish? I think that Your Majesty's calligraphy is unparalleled in the world. Why not bestow a horizontal inscribed board on Imperial Physician Qin?"

  Yuanping Hou Jiang Liang's face changed again: this Gu Yanwu was too arrogant, Jiang Liang had not finished speaking. He was interrupted by Gu Yanwu and replaced Qin Shen's achievements with a small plaque.

  Yong Xi Hou's eyes widened in anger.

  He was just too thin, his complexion was poor, and he had lost his usual vigor.

  Gu Yanwu stood quietly, looking at the emperor, waiting for the emperor's decision.

  Jiang Liang had a guilty conscience and did not dare to be arrogant in the grand hall, so he quarreled with Guo Yan. Jiang Liang was very clear that the new emperor did not trust him much, but he controlled the military power of the whole country, and the emperor was secretly looking for an excuse to deal with him.

  Otherwise, Guo Yan would not have dared to be so arrogant.

  If Jiang Liang and Gu Yanwu were to quarrel, it would fall into the emperor's trap.

  His fingers clenched tightly together.

  The emperor's face was momentarily obscure and unclear.

  He did not immediately agree with Guo Yan's proposal as he usually did.

  He remained silent for a while.

  The ministers in the court had always been astute, and seeing the emperor like this, unlike his usual favor and trust towards Guo Xiang, they looked at Guo Xiang with a few hints of schadenfreude.

  Gu Shao and Gu Yan Tao both had slightly cool backs.

  He then thought of his current position in the imperial court. In this grand hall, at least one-third were his loyal followers, so he wasn't too afraid.

  After a long while, the emperor's voice sounded again, saying to the officials: "What Minister Jiang has reported is all true. Imperial Physician Qin indeed has merit for the country. What Grand Secretary Gu said is also not wrong. Imperial Physician Qin indeed has a heart as calm as a valley, and is not happy or sad with external things. He is a model for doctors all over the world. I recall a sentence from the Book of Changes: 'The earth's virtue is receptivity', and the gentleman uses virtue to carry all things. Also, Laozi said, 'The highest good is like water', water benefits all things without contending with them.

  Everyone thought carefully about what Qin Taishi had done and considered whether he deserved the eight characters "great virtue is like water, great kindness carries all things".

  Qin Sheng heard this and couldn't help but be moved to tears.

  He is not up to it.

  It was Gu Jinzhi who made great efforts behind the scenes.

  Now in the Golden Palace, the Emperor and all the civil and military officials of the court, he did not dare to speak out of turn.

  The greatest virtue is like water, which benefits all things without striving to do so; this indeed is a high compliment.

  The anger in Jiang Liang's heart gradually subsided a lot.

  "Your Majesty's gift of the ink treasure is also a bit too heavy...” Xia Shoufu, who had been silent until now, finally spoke up to the Emperor, "Qin Taifu is not only 'great kindness and no contention', but has also brought blessings to the people of this region. 'Thick virtue carries blessings', what it carries is the blessings of the world, isn't that more suitable?"

  The emperor smiled and agreed with Xia Shoufu's proposal.

  Finally, he personally wrote the four characters "thick virtue loaded with good fortune" and gave them to Qin Shenshi.

  The Ministry of Rites again awarded 100 taels of gold to Qin Sheng.

  Yong Xi Hou said: "In order to cure my illness, I don't want to move the silver in the national treasury. The reward given by Your Majesty to Qin Taishi, I am willing to pay on his behalf. This will not only fulfill my loyalty to the emperor but also maintain my reputation, I beg for Your Majesty's kindness."

  The emperor thought for a moment and agreed.

  At dawn, Jiang Liang walked very quickly.

  He struggled for a while, but in the end he still couldn't get Qin Shihuang to grant him the position of Imperial Physician. He was extremely angry in his heart, but he didn't dare show it openly, lest the Emperor seize upon it as an excuse to accuse him of disrespecting the imperial authority.

  That Gu Yanwu is truly detestable.

  Gu Yanwu was overjoyed.

  He repeatedly told everyone with his own actions that he was the emperor's number one red man, and the emperor listened to him.

  Those officials who had no backing would all come to rely on Guo Rong.

  His power will become greater and greater.

  He is very satisfied with this.

  Yong Xi Hou finished his court session, and his cousin Hu Ze Yu hurried to support him. He had been standing in the court for so long that he was already exhausted, and would have to take a leave of absence the next day.

  Gu Yan Tao glanced at Yong Xi Hou who was passing by his side, and smiled faintly. He went forward to congratulate him on his recovery: "As the saying goes, great misfortune will not kill one if there is good fortune afterwards. Although you have lost some weight now, as the old saying says, 'a thousand pieces of gold cannot buy a slender figure in old age', congratulations and felicitations."

  Yong Xi Hou's breath was trembling with anger.

  "Damn your 'great calamity'! What great calamity? It's just an illness; damn your 'old and thin'. Where is the old, as energetic and strong as you, this grandson!"

  Yong Xi Hou's face changed, while Gu Yanwu cupped his hands and quickly walked away.

  "One day, I will personally kill this evil thief!" said Yong Xi Hou to Hu Ze Yu.

  Hu Ze didn't dare to speak up, only advising: "Lord Hou, calm your anger. Lord Hou's great anger will harm his body and fall into the villain's trap."

  Yong Xi Hou gradually put his heart at ease and his expression slightly relaxed.

  He was completely fooled by Guo Xiangtou.

  Qin Shen held in his hands the emperor's handwritten imperial edict with four large characters. He returned home in a pleasant mood.

  With these four big words, he can open a pharmacy in Beijing without any problem.

  Things have settled down for him, he doesn't need to go ringing doorbells in alleys as a traveling doctor, and his mood is great.

  In the afternoon, Yong Xi Hou Fu sent gold over.

  The emperor said to reward with one hundred taels of gold. The Yongxi Marquis's estate sent two hundred taels instead.

  Qin Shenshi felt ashamed of his four senses and personally visited Yong Xihou to thank him.

  Yong Xi Hou sighed: "Mei Qing, no need to thank me. Originally I wanted to follow Yuan Ping Hou's suggestion and help you get a promotion, but... never mind, let's not talk about the past. Mei Qing, what are your plans for the future? If you need any help, just come tell me."

  Qin Sheng expressed his gratitude in four ways.

  He said: "Actually, Lord Hou's illness... Miss Gu..."

  Yong Xi Hou couldn't bear to hear the words "family" now, and hurriedly waved his hand, interrupting Qin Shen's words: "It's all thanks to Mei Qi's good medical skills, don't be too modest. I'm a bit tired too, Mei Qi can go back first, another day we'll meet again, and I'll invite you for a drink."

  Qin Sheng had no choice but to bid farewell.

  The two young masters of the Hu family escorted Qin Sheng to the gate.

  ——*——*——

  On the fourth day of the first month, Zhu Zhongjun also returned from the palace.

  The Empress Dowager rewarded him with many things, and he brought them all back to give to Gu Jinzheng to keep.

  Gu Jin let the maid take it up to the small attic.

  "In the Qianqing Palace, there was a young palace maid who had been selected from Jiangnan. She was very beautiful, but the Emperor said he didn't like her because her hair was too thick and dense, so she wasn't chosen as an imperial concubine, only becoming a palace servant. The Emperor said, 'Give her to me as a reward...' Zhu Zhongjian said to Gu Jinzhi."

  "Are you done?" Gu Jinzhi asked.

  "Of course!" Zhu Zhongjun said, "How can I not? She's really beautiful. Petite and delicate, with fine features, a head of thick hair, extremely pleasing to the eye. I stayed in the Qiong Lou Hall for three days, and she served me there for three days. The Emperor said that someone would be sent to bring her to the other palace later."

  Gu Jin's lips curled up slightly, with a faint cold smile.

  "Not bad," she said. "It can dispel the emperor's suspicion and also have a beauty in his arms, killing two birds with one stone. What did the emperor say about granting her a title?"

  "Let's seal the appointment of the imperial concubine then..." Zhu Zhongjun thought for a moment, saying, "The Empress Dowager has also seen her and says she is not bad, gentle, virtuous and wise. In the future, serving you will be the best outcome..."

  "She doesn't have the good fortune to serve me!" said Gu Jinzhi.

  ——*——*——

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