[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-phoenix-returns-to-rule-the-world":3,"chapter-the-phoenix-returns-to-rule-the-world-the-phoenix-returns-to-rule-the-world-chapter-220":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Phoenix Returns to Rule the World",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2353344,4602,"Chapter 220: Jun Yiyi's Sweet Dream","the-phoenix-returns-to-rule-the-world-chapter-220",220,"\u003Cp>A newly arrived Imperial Physician was filled with astonishment, his tone so sour it could have poured out a large vat of vinegar. The physician shouted in disbelief:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can this be true? She is merely a young lady. I heard it was already absurd enough that she produced the smallpox vaccine before. Now she has concocted such an incredible medicine; isn't it just a blind cat bumping into a dead mouse, pure luck?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The originally busy Imperial Hospital fell silent in an instant. The physicians all stopped what they were doing, turned their heads, and stared at him fixedly, as if looking at an idiot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The new Imperial Physician felt a chill run down his back under the gaze of the group, and he asked tremblingly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... why are you all staring at me? Don't you think this matter seems suspicious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beat him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone in the crowd let out a roar, and in an instant, the Imperial Physicians swarmed him like a pack of starving wolves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The senior Physician Wang rushed to the front. He was so angry his beard bristled and his eyes glared, his face flushed red. He grabbed the new physician by the collar and cursed loudly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You ignorant little brat! The Princess has devoted herself to research, toiling day and night to achieve these results, yet you stand here spouting nonsense and slandering her hard work. I must teach you a lesson today!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that, he raised his hand and slapped him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Physician Li was not to be outdone; he sent a punch toward the new physician's eye, muttering:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Princess gives us lectures every half month without fail, taking not a single cent, exhausting her heart and strength. You, on the other hand, spout filth. If the Princess stops lecturing because of your disrespect, see if I don't beat you to death, you little bastard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another young medical apprentice ran up, raised his foot, and kicked the new physician in the leg, cursing:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When did our Imperial Hospital produce such a fool like you! Sister Jun brings blessings to the people, yet you stand here casting groundless suspicions. This kick is to help you remember!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone threw punches and kicks, and the new physician was beaten until he covered his head and scurried away, begging for mercy repeatedly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ouch... oh my mother... my ancestors, I was wrong, okay? I will never dare to do it again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no idea that such a light remark could provoke such public outrage; these people, who usually spoke of benevolence and morality, had completely lost their refined appearance at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the furious Imperial Physicians were not about to listen and continued to surround him relentlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the new physician was beaten until he collapsed on the ground, unable to crawl up, Head Physician Guo walked in with long strides. Seeing the chaotic scene before him, his face darkened, and he shouted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop it, all of you! What kind of behavior is this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the Head Physician's voice, everyone stopped and retreated to the side, albeit reluctantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The new physician looked like a defeated rooster, slumped on the ground, bruised and battered, his face covered in dirt, with tattered clothes hanging off him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Head Physician Guo walked up to the new physician and looked at him coldly, his eyes filled with disappointment and severity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young man, if you don't understand, you can learn, but you should not question without cause. Princess Qingping's medical skills and medical ethics are plain for all to see. How much effort she put into developing these medicines is not something you can slander at will. The Imperial Hospital is a place for healing the sick and studying medicine; it has no room for someone as narrow-minded as you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The new physician lowered his head, his face full of shame, and said in a low voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Head Physician, I know I was wrong. Please forgive me this once; I will never dare to do it again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Head Physician Guo snorted coldly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You dare to think of a next time? Do you believe I will tear your mouth apart... *cough cough*... reflect on yourself properly. As Imperial Physicians, we should have reverence for medical skills and respect for our peers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reprimanding him, he couldn't be bothered to look at the huddled new physician again and turned to the others:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, disperse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>————————\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A major event had occurred within the Wang Fu of the Prince of Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These past few days, Jun Yiyi had been having her pulse checked every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Early this morning, in the warm pavilion, a silk quilt embroidered with twin lotus flowers was draped casually over Jun Yiyi's legs. She leaned lazily on a soft couch, supported by several plush cushions behind her, and a cup of tea still emitting wisps of heat sat on a low table beside the couch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the window, sunlight filtered through the carved lattice, casting dappled shadows and bathing the room in a warm glow, yet it could not dispel the trace of undisguised anxiety in the depths of Jun Yiyi's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old physician, hunched over, packed his medical kit with trembling hands, the bottles and jars inside arranged neatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fingers were as dry as twigs, and although his movements were practiced, they carried a hint of caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness, congratulations, you are nearly one month pregnant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The physician's voice carried a hint of obsequiousness and trembled slightly, echoing softly in the warm pavilion, the tail end of his words seemingly lingering with a fawning tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Yiyi withdrew her hand, her slender fingers adorned with jade nail guards, tracing an arc as she moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her willow-leaf brows furrowed slightly, a flash of displeasure crossing her eyes, and her voice rose involuntarily:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you say? I am clearly more than a month pregnant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But, Your Highness, I have practiced medicine for many years and would never misjudge; it is indeed less than a month.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The physician raised his head slightly, his face lined with wrinkles like gullies, his eyes full of panic, and fine beads of sweat formed on his forehead, sliding down his cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Audacious!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Yiyi sat up abruptly, not even noticing the silk quilt sliding off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This consort says it is more than a month, so it is more than a month!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her almond eyes widened, her gaze filled with unquestionable majesty, her usually delicate face now appearing ferocious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old physician's legs went weak with fear, and he fell to his knees with a \"thump,\" his knees hitting the floor hard, causing him to break out in a cold sweat from the pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He prostrated himself, his head buried extremely low, his voice filled with a sobbing tone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please calm your anger, Your Highness. It was this humble one who spoke wrongly; Your Highness is indeed more than a month pregnant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Yiyi nodded with satisfaction, a smile returning to her face, and she signaled to Yan'er at her side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan'er hurriedly took a pouch of silver from her sleeve, cushioned it with a handkerchief, and respectfully handed it to the physician.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must remember well: the date of my pregnancy is the sixth day of the first lunar month.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Yiyi wore a smile at the corners of her mouth, her voice soft but hiding a threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old physician took the gleaming silver with trembling hands, muttering to himself:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This great mansion is like a pot of secret stew; all sorts of strange and bizarre things can pop out! He figured he shouldn't be stubborn here; if he kept arguing, who knew if the King of Hell would send someone to collect him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old physician shuddered and, as if chased by a ghost, retreated with his hands and feet moving in sync.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the physician withdrew, Jun Yiyi leaned back on the couch, the corners of her mouth lifting into a smile of certain victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised her hand and gently stroked her flat lower abdomen, her movements as soft as if she were caressing a priceless treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes were full of longing, and in her mind, she pictured the ecstatic look on Quan Tianyi's face when he received the news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smile at the corners of her mouth grew even richer, as if she could already see her future in the Wang Fu, where she would command the wind and rain, unrivaled by anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>",1404,"2026-06-21T03:35:40.407Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","779c4813c7eaf481f44a1810004c3aa7504da1808a6b1294529c35ed08cbc003","the-phoenix-returns-to-rule-the-world-chapter-221","the-phoenix-returns-to-rule-the-world-chapter-219",224,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-phoenix-returns-to-rule-the-world-cover.jpg"]