Chapter 1297: Setting Sights on Mu Yiguan Mu

The matter of Mu Yiguan Mu cutting out a tumor had long since spread throughout the capital's medical circles. In private, everyone was discussing it.

This included the Imperial Physicians of the Taiyi Academy.

Today, the Imperial Physicians gathered for a meeting.

A group of old men, self-important, none of them dared to speak first.

Han Fushan, the Chief of the Taiyi Academy, looked listless, his eyes slightly narrowed, no one knowing what he was thinking.

Seeing that no one spoke, he gave a light cough, and instantly everyone focused on him, waiting for his instructions.

"Regarding Imperial Concubine Tong in the palace, does anyone have a treatment plan?"

As the topic was thrown out, the Imperial Physicians buried their heads, avoiding eye contact with Han Fushan. Just like poor students in a classroom, not one of them was willing to step forward.

Han Fushan gave a cold snort, extremely dissatisfied.

"If Imperial Concubine Tong were just an ordinary concubine, that would be one thing. However, as everyone knows, Imperial Concubine Tong has a debt of gratitude from His Majesty, and His Majesty is a man who values old ties. Now that she is ailing, if the Taiyi Academy cannot produce a plan, we will all be in deep trouble."

"But, we have already used medicine, and the effect is not obvious; we are powerless."

"The tumor on Imperial Concubine Tong's body is in that location; even if doctors see no difference between men and women, she is, after all, an Imperial Concubine. Moreover, we lack opportunities to practice; we have never practiced such delicate operations, so we truly have no confidence."

"Yes, yes..." The Imperial Physicians nodded one after another.

In fact, this group of Imperial Physicians all knew surgery. With so many nobles, there were always times when they fell and broke their legs, and they were very skilled at handling those, deeply satisfying the nobles. However, when it came to cutting out tumors, they were not being humble—they truly had little experience.

Given their status, poor families could never reach them to seek treatment. Middle-class families, hindered by status, would not dare to rashly seek their medical advice without an introduction.

For these years, they had only been responsible for serving the nobles.

The nobles kept their bodies well, and when they fell ill, it was mostly internal medicine. Surgical diseases, like broken legs or arms, were two different things from cutting out tumors.

In short, patients were limited, difficult and miscellaneous diseases were limited, and opportunities to practice were also limited.

Unlike Mu Yiguan Mu, who was in the Heavenly Prison, using prisoners as white mice, practicing to his heart's content. The medical skill levels of the two sides could not be mentioned in the same breath.

As for the medication...

Mu Yiguan Mu could make medicine himself.

Perhaps the medicinal materials were not as good as those in the Taiyi Academy, but he won by having strong enough medical skills and being bold enough to use medicine daringly.

Unlike the Imperial Physicians, who only dared to use mild medicine, each one as timid as a quail.

"However, Imperial Concubine Tong's illness cannot go untreated. His Majesty has sent word for the Taiyi Academy to produce a treatment plan as soon as possible." Han Fushan's expression was serious; he was not joking.

"If Imperial Concubine Tong's condition remains untreated for long, when His Majesty investigates, you should think for yourselves how to explain it. Once His Majesty is enraged, think about whether your own heads can be kept."

As the words fell, the hearts of the Imperial Physicians trembled.

"This..."

"How about asking for foreign aid?"

"You mean Mu Yiguan Mu?"

The Imperial Physicians exchanged glances; everyone had a tacit understanding and looked at Han Fushan in unison.

Han Fushan was expressionless. "Do you all agree to invite Mu Yiguan Mu?"

"Mu Yiguan Mu cut a tumor for a prisoner; according to reports, the tumor was on the neck. Before cutting, it was as big as a bowl; after cutting, it was as big as a basin. If he could successfully cut a tumor in such a critical area, there is no reason he cannot cut the tumor on Imperial Concubine Tong."

"It's just that the tumor on Imperial Concubine Tong is in that area..."

"What does that matter? Old Mu is of a great age, and his granddaughter also studies medicine. We can have his granddaughter assist. We will send two female doctors."

"Sending female doctors is not enough; we must watch closely ourselves."

"We should indeed watch."

"It's a rare opportunity to observe; we cannot miss it."

"Yes, yes, yes, we are all doctors, we can observe each other."

The Imperial Physicians chattered away, as if inviting Mu Yiguan Mu to help cut the tumor was already a done deal.

"Enough, shut up!" Han Fushan was very dissatisfied and scolded sharply, and everyone shut their mouths.

"This matter is not for us to decide. Since everyone agrees to invite Mu Yiguan Mu, I will report this to His Majesty. If His Majesty nods, who will go to invite him?"

Everyone looked at Imperial Physician Zhou.

Imperial Physician Zhou gave a light cough. "I will try my best! Since we are inviting him, we must show enough sincerity." He looked expectantly at Han Fushan.

Han Fushan pondered for a moment. "He may not need medical books. How about giving him a ginseng root?"

"Fine!" Imperial Physician Zhou approved of this plan.

"What if he asks to enter the Taiyi Academy?" Someone raised a question.

"Impossible!"

"What kind of joke is that?"

"If he wanted to enter the Taiyi Academy, he would have entered thirty years ago; why wait until now?"

Everyone denied it one after another.

This group of Imperial Physicians did indeed look down on folk doctors. But regarding Mu Yiguan Mu, even if they were unconvinced, they had to admit that Old Mu's medical skills were very high. Not to mention looking up to him, at least he did not lose to them. Especially in surgery, Old Mu's technique was much more skilled than theirs. And he was proficient in all kinds of surgery.

"Mu Yiguan Mu will not ask to enter the Taiyi Academy; everyone can rest assured about this." Han Fushan spoke to reassure some people. "You came late, perhaps you don't know Old Mu well. His ancestors were Imperial Physicians, but due to some reasons, his family suffered a disaster. Since then, the Mu family has completely withdrawn from the Taiyi Academy."

"I heard they even set a rule that Mu family descendants are not allowed to serve in the Taiyi Academy," a certain Imperial Physician added.

Therefore, they were not worried at all that Mu Yiguan Mu would steal their jobs.

Old Mu had been holed up in the Heavenly Prison for decades, honing his medical skills. He even pushed back against treating nobles, let alone being an Imperial Physician to treat nobles in the palace.

The matter was decided.

Han Fushan found an opportunity to report the matter and waited for the Emperor's summons.

Mu Yiguan Mu sneezed several times in a row and had a bad feeling.

"Someone must be thinking of me, and with ill intent."

Chen Guanlou thought he was too superstitious. "If you are really worried, why not let Pure Yang Zhenren take a look? By the way, being close to the water, I forgot about Prince Anping in the cell; he is very accurate."

Mu Yiguan Mu pondered for a moment. "Is he really that accurate?"

"Go and see, and you will know if he is accurate or not."

The two went down to the Jia-grade prison together, found Prince Anping, and went straight to the point.

Prince Anping was very surprised. "You believe me?"

"Take a look. Whether we believe it or not is not important."

"I won't look!" Prince Anping had a temper. "Since you don't believe me, I won't look. I only look for those who believe me."

"Then why did you look for me before?" Chen Guanlou was very dissatisfied.

"That was because you forced me."

Chen Guanlou laughed in anger. "I believe you, okay?"

Prince Anping looked at Mu Yiguan Mu, clearly asking if the other party believed him.

Mu Yiguan Mu deliberated and said, "I haven't seen it, but I believe in Officer Chen's judgment. He said you are very accurate, so you must be accurate!" ===== CHAPTER 1298 =====