Chapter 168: Bursting the Classroom

On the wall inside the classroom hung the schedule for today's lesson: "Various Critical Illnesses and Emergency Treatment" in large characters.

Once the news of this trial training session spread, it was like a giant boulder thrown into a calm lake, stirring up a thousand waves throughout the medical community.

The originally planned quota was only 40 spots, but the situation on-site far exceeded expectations.

People came to attend the lecture like a tidal wave, packing the classroom so tightly that not even a drop of water could pass through; the number of people far exceeded the limit.

The classroom was already filled to capacity; those who hadn't managed to grab a seat stood tightly in the aisles, their backs pressed against the walls, fearing they might miss a single detail.

Outside the classroom, many who couldn't squeeze in surrounded the main entrance layer upon layer, sweating profusely despite the freezing cold weather.

Among the crowd, an elderly Physician with graying hair furrowed his brows and said anxiously to those beside him:

"This lesson is truly too important. If we can learn even a thing or two, we'll have more confidence when encountering critical patients in the future—perhaps we'll even be able to save a few more lives!"

A young medical practitioner nearby nodded repeatedly, their eyes filled with longing:

"Indeed. When encountering those thorny cases in daily practice, I always feel powerless. If I could learn some practical treatment methods from this training, it would truly be a godsend."

Just as everyone was craning their necks in anticipation and full of expectation.

The moment Jun Zijin and her party arrived, the scene erupted, and the crowd automatically cleared a path for them.

Before Jun Zijin could even enter the classroom, she saw Guo Yuan, the Head of the Imperial Academy of Medicine, marching over with dozens of Imperial Physicians in high spirits.

Guo Yuan’s face was wreathed in smiles; that smile was like an over-bloomed chrysanthemum, with wrinkles almost bunching together.

He moved with wind at his heels, breaking through the crowd to reach Jun Zijin, where he bowed with both hands cupped, his posture exceptionally humble:

"Princess, I heard there is a medical training session today. The Imperial Physicians of our academy are all very interested and wish to come and learn. I hope the Princess can be accommodating and grant us a few spots."

Jun Zijin’s heart skipped a beat, and she couldn't help but roll her eyes. You brought dozens of people, and you have the nerve to call it a few spots? Do you really take me for a three-year-old child to be fooled?

Jun Zijin took a deep breath, suppressing the anger rising in her heart, and said unhurriedly:

"Guo Yuan, look for yourself—you have dozens of people following you; this isn't a matter that can be solved with just a few spots. Besides, the space in this classroom is only so big; we can't exactly kick out those already arranged to make room for you, can we?"

Guo Yuan felt bitter inside, his old face flushing slightly.

He had originally intended to slip out of the palace quietly, but he hadn't expected to be blocked at the gate by dozens of Imperial Physicians the moment he tried to leave.

There was no help for it; he had no choice but to bring those dozens of people along in a rush.

Guo Yuan felt embarrassed upon hearing this, but he had no intention of giving up.

His back, already hunched like a shrimp, bent even lower, almost touching the ground, and the ingratiating smile on his face deepened:

"Princess, ever since you eradicated the smallpox virus that has been feared since ancient times, these Imperial Physicians have admired you to the point of prostration. Coupled with the news of your life-saving medical skills from two days ago reaching their ears, they are all like possessed, longing to seek your guidance. Please, have mercy and give them a chance; consider it an opportunity for them to broaden their horizons and gain some knowledge."

Seeing Guo Yuan’s pitiful, pleading appearance, Jun Zijin felt her resolve waver.

Since she arrived in this world, from beginning to end, Guo Yuan had never caused her embarrassment and had even shown her kindness from time to time; she had quite a bit of affection for this person.

But the spots were truly limited; what was to be done?

Just as Jun Zijin was hesitating, a voice suddenly came from the crowd:

"Princess, since Guo Yuan and the Imperial Physicians are so sincere, we might as well give up a few spots. It would be our honor to study alongside the Imperial Physicians."

Once these words were spoken, it was like a stone cast into a calm lake, stirring up layers of ripples. Many people nodded in agreement, and everyone began speaking up, expressing their willingness to give up their spots for the Imperial Physicians.

Jun Zijin felt a wave of emotion; she scanned the crowd around her, her gaze filled with gratitude:

"I accept everyone's kind intentions. You are all here for the inheritance and development of medical arts; this breadth of mind truly commands my respect."

Afterward, she turned to look at Guo Yuan and said solemnly:

"Guo Yuan, since everyone is so generous, I cannot dampen their spirits. However, this classroom truly cannot accommodate so many people. I see it this way: I have decided to give an extra lecture. However, the Imperial Physicians will need to wait one hour. After this session ends, I will hold a lecture specifically for you. How about that?"

Upon hearing this, Guo Yuan’s previously dim eyes instantly lit up, and the smile on his face was even brighter than flowers blooming in spring. He was so excited that he kept bowing with both hands cupped:

"The Princess is wise! The Princess’s great kindness will surely be remembered by everyone in our academy. It is only an hour; we can afford to wait!"

The Imperial Physicians nearby also showed expressions of joy, whispering to one another, their eyes filled with anticipation for the upcoming training session.

Just like that, a dispute was resolved through mutual understanding and cooperation.

The training session officially began, but the Imperial Physicians did not go far; they all gathered at the entrance, craning their necks and standing on tiptoe, trying hard to hear every word coming from the classroom.

Due to limited time, Jun Zijin got straight to the point, selecting a few common yet thorny cases and explaining the corresponding emergency measures.

When she spoke about cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the whole room erupted.

For the medical practitioners present, in their inherent understanding, once the heart stopped beating, it meant the end of life; death was irreversible.

Yet now, Jun Zijin claimed there was a method to give someone whose heart had stopped a chance to revive; this was simply unheard of and hard to believe.

"This... how is this possible? If the heart isn't beating, how can a person come back to life?"

An elderly Physician couldn't help but stand up, his face full of confusion and shock.

"Indeed, Princess, you aren't joking, are you? This concerns matters of life and death; it is not something to be trifled with."

Another young medical practitioner chimed in.

"Haven't you heard that the Princess saved a dead person two days ago?"

A medical practitioner spoke with great emotion, their voice deafening as if to pierce the eardrums of everyone present, instantly suppressing the other noisy sounds in the surroundings.

That’s right, how could they have forgotten that? Suddenly, the classroom fell into dead silence.