Chapter 149: Damn! Another empress?! Another ★

The story splits into two; on Bajie's side, it's miserable…… not……

Lu Yuan's side, he brought Gu Lie wandering around the city, finally choosing a place where many migrant workers gathered.

Originally Lu Yuan planned to go to the East City Gate to summon Liu Shoucai.

Then ask Liu Shoucai's subordinates if anyone has a headache or fever.

I'll take a look myself.

But after thinking, forget it, no need to look at those people.

These days, that bunch have really earned who knows how much money, fatter than that old sow!

Not just ordinary rich.

If someone feels a bit ill, they'd definitely go see a doctor, not tough it out.

So, regardless of those people.

Finally, Lu Yuan came to the Drum Tower side; according to earthly terms, this is the commercial center of the imperial city.

This Drum Tower is basically a CBD building.

Many job-seekers gather here.

After Lu Yuan arrived, he didn't say what he does; he just wandered around, aside from needing clinical experience.

Lu Yuan also practiced the traditional medical inspection, listening, questioning, and palpation.

A quick glance, eh, tells you who has a headache and cold, who has a fever and cough.

Feeling spirited~

If this person is dressed richly, Lu Yuan doesn't bother.

If dressed poorly, Lu Yuan would dismount and start diagnosing.

Combining Chinese and Western medicine, first use a stethoscope to listen, then take the pulse.

Finally prescribe medicine.

"Hmm…… you have inflammation…… I'll get you some Moxi capsules."

Lu Yuan, while speaking, reached for the small box beside him.

But upon grabbing it, the box felt light, shook, and was empty inside.

Immediately, Lu Yuan turned his head to the practicing Gu Lie behind him and shouted:

"Gu Lie, bring a pack of Moxi capsules over."

At that moment, Gu Lie was concentrating on practicing his fists and didn't hear.

Lu Yuan hit Gu Lie with the empty box in his hand, and then Gu Lie reacted.

He hurriedly took out several boxes of medicine from his horseback and handed them to Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan took a sheet of capsules from the box, popped out two, and said:

"One after dinner, one tomorrow morning, I'll come check again tomorrow."

This honest-looking middle-aged man hurriedly wanted to pay, but Lu Yuan waved his hand and said:

"No need for money."

After seeing off the grateful middle-aged man, Lu Yuan smacked his lips.

Hmm…… I'm a bit hungry.

He glanced at the sky, estimating it was almost one in the afternoon, and he still hadn't eaten lunch.

Immediately, Lu Yuan, while pulling out money, looked at Gu Lie and said:

"You're hungry, what do you want to eat for lunch? I'll treat you, brother."

Today really has been tough on Gu Lie.

When Lu Yuan looks at patients, he only looks; anything needed must be fetched by Gu Lie right away.

Lu Yuan didn't realize before coming to the Drum Tower, but once there, he saw that there are truly many people toughing out minor ailments.

Lu Yuan originally thought that with thirty bucks worth of medicine, he could last at least over a month.

After all, he's not running a stall; not everyone can come, and who he treats is also up to him.

The illnesses Lu Yuan sees are quite serious; you can tell at a glance that the person is sick.

But even so, just this morning Lu Yuan saw over a dozen people.

If this pace continues, in less than two weeks his medicine will run out.

Of course, this is good for Lu Yuan.

Anyway, he needs clinical experience; the more people, the faster the better.

But the patients are so pitiful, and he feels a bit reluctant in his heart.

But being reluctant is just being reluctant.

Anyway, Lu Yuan's plan is to finish using those thirty bucks worth of medicine, then move on to something else.

As of Great Zhou Dynasty, everything is looking up and thriving, and Lu Yuan still fairly believes in that new emperor.

He believes that in a few years, there won't be so many people unable to see a doctor around the Drum Tower.

At that moment, upon hearing about food, Gu Lie instantly perked up.

He hurriedly said:

"I have money on me, I'll go buy."

After saying that, Gu Lie hurriedly ran off; it seems he had already thought about what to eat for lunch.

……

Meanwhile, a carriage drove out from the imperial palace.

Gu Qingwan sat in the carriage.

Gu Qingwan had already changed into the clothes worn by ordinary people, and the hair ornaments on her head were removed.

Gu Qingwan no longer looks like that dignified empress.

She looks like the eldest daughter of a wealthy family.

The senior eunuch beside her then said:

「Your Majesty, this prince and Lu Yuan are currently at the Drum Tower, you know. 」

Gu Qingwan nodded slightly and said:

「How many patients did they see this morning? 」

The senior eunuch was taken aback, then said:

「Seventeen. 」

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingwan slightly furrowed her brow and said:

「That many? 」

What Lu Yuan does is naturally a good deed.

But it also indirectly reflects a problem: the people of this dynasty are poor……

They don't seek treatment when ill, just tough it out.

As the emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Gu Qingwan cannot escape blame.

And the senior eunuch, startled, hurriedly said:

「The people Lu Yuan saw are not serious cases; they just have a slight cold and fever. 」

「Under such circumstances, these people normally wouldn't go to the hospital; they just tough it out and get past it. 」

Gu Qingwan could naturally hear the eunuch's attempt to cover up.

That's not how you put it.

At the end of the day, it's still the people of the Great Zhou Dynasty suffering.

If they were well-off, would they need to tough it out?

However, the Great Zhou Dynasty has accumulated deep-seated problems over the past century; Gu Qingwan has only just begun to squeeze out this toxin in recent years.

Cleaning up the remainder still requires some time.

These matters cannot be resolved by merely opening and closing one's mouth.

Gu Qingwan only hopes to live two more years, to see the Great Zhou Dynasty restored to its former prosperity before she closes her eyes.

Arriving outside the Drum Tower.

The carriage stopped, and Gu Qingwan said:

「You don't need to follow along. 」

A eunuch, whether in manner of speech or appearance, can be spotted at a glance.

It's really inconvenient.

Gu Qingwan really had a headache this morning calculating accounts in the cabinet.

First, she wanted to see Lu Yuan.

Last time, in fact, Gu Qingwan hadn't really seen what Lu Yuan looked like.

Although at that time Lu Yuan came to her carriage window.

But Lu Yuan kept his head down while responding.

Moreover, she was behind a thick gauze curtain, so she still couldn't see clearly.

Mainly, at that time Gu Qingwan also didn't really look at Lu Yuan.

As for Lu Yuan, whom she learns about daily life from, Gu Qingwan is indeed somewhat curious about what he looks like.

Besides, this is also a chance to get some fresh air.

Before, Gu Qingwan was really vexed by state affairs, and would just go for a stroll in the garden.

But……

She's almost tired of that place.

She's really grown weary of seeing it, so this time, knowing her younger brother and Lu Yuan are here, it's also a chance to get some fresh air.

Saying this, Gu Qingwan was about to get off the carriage.

Just now, the Nei Ne Qing Cang Wei had returned to report the position.

Her younger brother had gone to buy food.

Lu Yuan himself was waiting alone on the spot; she could just go over now.

However, upon hearing that Gu Qingwan wanted to go herself, the senior eunuch's face turned panicked as he said:

「Your Majesty, going alone like this is so dangerous……

「Or let this servant bring some people to accompany you; there are quite a few spies in the Huangcheng, you know.

「If anything happens to you, those ministers in the court will know I failed to protect you by not bringing guards, and they'll have me torn apart! 」

Gu Qingwan gave the senior eunuch a cold glance, then said indifferently:

「From what you're saying, do you want to be torn apart right now? 」

Senior eunuch: "……"

Although the Huangcheng isn't very safe, it's not that unsafe either.

Even if there are spies, since she suddenly decided to go out, those spies wouldn't immediately get the news.

Even if they knew the news, those spies wouldn't act right away.

After all, spies aren't assassins; taking action requires orders from above.

Moreover, some spies, eager for merit, might see this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to kill her and achieve fame.

But don't forget, my younger brother and Lu Yuan are right beside me.

These two are each more formidable than the other.

As for my younger brother, I won't even mention him—three Imperial Guard together aren't a match for him.

As for Lu Yuan…

Needless to say…

Basically, before my younger brother could even react, Lu Yuan had already pressed him to the ground.

Lu Yuan is far more formidable than that Nei Ne Qing Cang Wei of mine.

Gu Qingwan got off the carriage, tidied her appearance, then headed toward the Drum Tower.

At that moment, Lu Yuan had his hands tucked into his own sleeves.

Speaking of which, spring is just around the corner.

But the weather is still quite cold, and another cold wave has arrived.

However, once this cold wave passes, the weather will start getting warmer and warmer.

Lu Yuan sat where he was, wondering where Gu Lie's mother had gone off to, buying a meal and not returning for half a day.

If I had known, I would have said I wanted two bowls of big meat noodles.

I've already finished eating, and my body is warm enough to start sweating.

When Lu Yuan was feeling a bit chilly and shivering.

Beside him came a clear, cold voice:

"Are you here to see a doctor?

Let me have a look?"

Hmm?

Hearing that voice, Lu Yuan turned his head to look.

Hiss.

What a beautiful person…

In the half year since Lu Yuan transmigrated here, he had basically never seen anyone more beautiful than his wife.

Of course, his wife is supposedly the most beautiful in the world.

There simply isn't anyone more beautiful than his wife!

However, there isn't even anyone who can compare to his wife.

As for the women Lu Yuan has seen during this period, let alone comparing them to his wife, they truly aren't even on the same level.

They're worlds apart—like a difference of a hundred and eight thousand miles.

But the person before him actually matches his wife in beauty, not falling short at all.

Moreover… for those with rather peculiar hobbies…

…the woman before him might be even more alluring.

As for how to describe this woman before him… she could drive some men with somewhat strange psyches into a kind of madness.

As for what kind of madness…

Well…

Older sister steps on me~

Older sister, look—I've opened my mouth, stuck out my tongue; older sister, quickly step into my mouth~

Mm…

Basically, this woman possesses an unrivaled aura of a superior.

Unmatched in icy beauty and arrogance.

That is, the legendary icy-cold older sister.

Especially those beautiful eyes of hers—indifferent, ruthless, yet tinged with a languid laziness that comes from possessing absolute authority, carefree.

Hey, she really is something.

However…

Lu Yuan isn't a masochist, and besides, he sees his wife's divine face every day, so he's immune to beautiful women.

So, after glancing at the woman before him, Lu Yuan directly shook his head and said:

"I'll see a doctor, but I won't let you look."

Gu Qingwan: "????"

Just now, when Gu Qingwan walked in, she saw Lu Yuan himself sitting under the canopy.

To be honest, when she had just thought of coming to see Lu Yuan, Gu Qingwan really did feel a bit strange.

She felt a little afraid… what if Lu Yuan isn't what she imagined?

After all, in the previous memorial, Gu Qingwan had already fleshed out an image of Lu Yuan in her mind.

Although Gu Qingwan isn't one to judge by appearance, and there's no relation between their looks.

After all, Gu Qingwan took a liking to Lu Yuan because of his strong abilities—he'll be a capable minister in the future; what does that have to do with height or build?

But Gu Qingwan still had a bit of fear—what if Lu Yuan turns out to be a big, rough man with a face full of pimples, very oily, and plain-looking?

To be honest…

Gu Qingwan would feel that the sweet things she'd seen in the memorial a few days ago were no longer what she had imagined.

Moreover, from now on… when she watches the interactions between Lu Yuan and Su Liyan, Gu Qingwan fears she won't be able to bear watching.

After all, if Lu Yuan isn't good-looking…

…then later, when Lu Yuan and Su Liyan engage in risqué talk…

Gu Qingwan would not find Lu Yuan interesting; she would be amused.

Upon thinking of Lu Yuan's plain, coarse, extremely greasy face, Gu Qingwan would feel utterly lewd.

Even if Lu Yuan were chatting suggestively with his wife, Gu Qingwan would still find it lewd.

In that case, the few pleasures in her life would also disappear.

However… it's alright…

Lu Yuan's appearance very much matches what Gu Qingwan had imagined.

Indeed… it absolutely exceeds Gu Qingwan's expectations.

Lu Yuan's looks are truly handsome.

He is practically the perfect image Gu Qingwan had imagined.

In that case, from now on, watching Lu Yuan and Su Liyan's affairs will make Gu Qingwan even more excited.

Since her own brother isn't around either, Gu Qingwan doesn't know how to greet Lu Yuan.

After thinking, she approached Lu Yuan, wanting him to examine her body as well.

But she didn't expect…

Lu Yuan was actually so cold, after glancing at her, he said he wouldn't let her look.

Gu Qingwan, coming to her senses, said somewhat strangely:

"Why?"

Lu Yuan then took out a cigarette from his pocket, put it in his mouth, raised his eyebrows, and looked at Gu Qingwan, saying:

"What else could it be? Look at you, these little leather shoes cost at least thirteen yuan, these pants are this year's new style from the department store."

"Plus your leather gloves, scarf, and this mink fur coat—altogether it's sixty or seventy yuan."

"You're so rich; if you're sick, just go to the hospital—why come to me?"

Gu Qingwan slightly raised her eyebrows, somewhat amused, said:

"You really know prices, huh?"

Lu Yuan raised his head and said:

"Of course!"

"This set, my wife has a full set—how could Lu Yuan not know?"

Just as Gu Qingwan was about to say something, a shocked voice suddenly came from nearby:

"Sister?!!"

"Ah??"

Both Lu Yuan and Gu Qingwan were stunned.

Only see Gu Lie returning with a large bundle of things, staring at Gu Qingwan, mouth agape.

And Lu Yuan was also a bit dazed.

"Is this Gu Lie's older sister?"

"Before, Lu Yuan had always thought Gu Lie's sister was a big, rough woman……"

"As it turns out……"

After Lu Yuan came to his senses, he subconsciously opened his own system.

Then……

Damn!!!

Another empress?!!

Another five-star?!!

Thanks to Yishi Yingming hahaha old brother for the 500 book coin reward, thanks a lot~

Thanks to Hu Wukanlian and the two old bros for the 100 book coin reward, thanks a lot~

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