[{"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-25":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},2353149,4602,"Chapter 25: The Blockhead Only Attracts Hatred for Her","the-phoenix-returns-to-rule-the-world-chapter-25",25,"\u003Cp>At the Prime Minister’s residence, after Quan Aoyu finished conveying the Emperor’s decree, Head Physician Guo said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness, this humble official will certainly do his utmost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quan Aoyu narrowed his eyes slightly, his voice low and oppressive, carrying a sense of resolve and coldness:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Head Physician Guo, what I want is not 'doing your utmost,' but absolute certainty. If you cannot, then bring your own head to see me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Head Physician Guo shuddered in fear, dropping to his knees with a thud. He prostrated himself, cold sweat pouring down his forehead, his voice trembling:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please calm your anger, Crown Prince. This humble official will surely exhaust his thoughts and strength to do everything possible. It is just that the Grand Madame’s condition is extremely critical, and this humble official... this humble official... I fear...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quan Aoyu’s expression softened slightly, and he said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get up. If you save the Grand Madame, His Majesty and I will surely reward you heavily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Head Physician knelt in terror, his head bowed to the ground, hurriedly expressing his gratitude: \"This humble official thanks His Majesty for his great grace! I thank the Crown Prince for his great grace!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Head Physician Guo stood up shakily, his heart already occupied by fear, and he kept muttering to himself:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is truly the end... what is to be done?\" Bean-sized beads of sweat slid down his forehead, soaking his robes. At this moment, he felt as if he were in an ice cellar, his whole body chilled, and his hands and feet trembled uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after Head Physician Guo slowly stood up did he wipe the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve while pondering to himself. He knew well that the Grand Madame’s condition was thorny, but now that the imperial order could not be defied, he had no choice but to bite the bullet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quan Aoyu giving such an order to Head Physician Guo was not for the sake of the Prime Minister’s residence. He was worried that if something happened to the Grand Madame, Jun Zijin would be blamed. Although he was there and would never let such a thing happen, it was better to avoid trouble if possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no one knew what the Crown Prince was thinking. The Prime Minister only assumed the Crown Prince did it so the Grand Madame could recover, and he felt a few more points of gratitude toward the Crown Prince in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Head Physician Guo was trembling in fear, a servant came to report that the Second Young Lady of the Jun family had come to treat the Grand Madame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was incredulous; who didn't know that the Second Young Lady of the Jun residence was a good-for-nothing? The Prime Minister was even more annoyed, feeling the Jun residence was simply going too far. The eldest girl of the Jun family had caused a massive disaster at his residence, and now they had sent a good-for-nothing to watch him make a fool of himself. Prime Minister Gao was so angry his face turned red, but with the Crown Prince present, he had his reservations and dared not lash out, holding it all in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news that the Young Lady of the Jun family had come to treat the Grand Madame made Head Physician Guo breathe a sigh of relief; no matter what, having someone to share the blame was always good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among everyone present, perhaps only Quan Aoyu believed in Jun Zijin. Five years ago, when he was so severely injured, it was this girl who saved his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quan Aoyu lifted his gaze toward the doorway, seeing the girl walking over quickly with a medicine chest on her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could the servants of the Prime Minister’s residence easily let her get even half a step closer to the Grand Madame? They blocked her tightly as if facing a formidable enemy, not letting her step into the room at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the stalemate continued, Quan Aoyu, who had been silent all along, spoke up:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let her treat her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quan Aoyu’s irresistible majesty caused everyone present to tremble. An arm could never twist a thigh; even if they were unwilling, they had no choice but to let Jun Zijin in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does that good-for-nothing not know her own worth, daring to come here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s probably been pushed out by the Jun family to be a scapegoat, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They still let her in, and everyone could not help but whisper among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quan Aoyu swept a cold glance over them, and everyone immediately fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the people with their various hidden agendas, Jun Zijin entered the room with a calm and composed expression, not even looking at their disdainful looks. She walked to the bedside, bowed slightly, and began to examine the Grand Madame’s condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone waited to see her make a fool of herself, and the Prime Minister even let out a cold snort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Zijin reached out and placed her fingers lightly on the Grand Madame’s pulse. A moment later, her brows furrowed slightly. Seeing this, those around her showed mockery, and the Prime Minister could not wait to speak:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Young Lady Jun cannot do it, do not force yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Zijin acted as if she hadn't heard, only saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please have the Prime Minister prepare some high-proof white liquor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took silver needles from her medicine chest, soaked them in the white liquor, and with skilled and precise movements, inserted them into the acupuncture points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was shocked; they had not expected this woman, usually called a good-for-nothing, to have such skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, the Grand Madame slowly opened her eyes, her breathing much steadier. Everyone was astonished, and the Prime Minister’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the moment Jun Zijin took out the gold needles, Head Physician Guo had been staring at her without blinking, muttering, \"It is actually gold needles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since the Divine Physician Fang passed away, the world had likely never seen anyone use gold needles again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Zijin did not care about the people with their various expressions; she stood up and said calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Grand Madame’s illness is an old ailment combined with an invasion of evil Qi, triggering a stroke. It requires a special acupuncture technique to disperse the blood stasis, followed by medicinal treatment. In half a month, she will be able to speak. With proper care, even if she cannot move as before, she will have no problem taking care of herself. Fortunately, the Head Physician gave the Grand Madame the life-prolonging soup in time; otherwise, I fear the Grand Madame would not have lasted until now. It was pure luck that I could wake her.\" She did not claim the credit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, she wrote out a prescription and handed it to Head Physician Guo, who was standing to the side, saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Head Physician, I am still young and my learning is shallow. I am not sure if the prescription I wrote is appropriate, so I must trouble you to take a look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Head Physician Guo took the prescription and examined it carefully, his eyes filled with surprise and approval. He praised inwardly, \"Wonderful, wonderful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stroked his beard, nodding repeatedly, and praised sincerely:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Lady Jun’s prescription is very ingenious. The use of medicine is bold yet steady. This old man admires it; the Divine Physician Fang has a worthy successor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Zijin smiled slightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Head Physician, you flatter me. I was just trying it out based on what I have learned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Head Physician Guo laughed: \"Young Lady Jun is too modest. To have such medical attainments at this age, you will surely achieve great things in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Head Physician Guo understood that the Second Young Lady of the Jun family was intentionally teaching him how to treat the Grand Madame later without making him lose face. He felt a wave of gratitude; this girl was truly a descendant of the old Master Fang. The Second Young Lady of the Jun family, with such skill and breadth of mind, was definitely not a creature of the pond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once these words were spoken, there was an uproar all around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of approval crossed Quan Aoyu’s eyes; he knew this girl could do it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who had been waiting to see Jun Zijin make a fool of herself now looked embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previously angry Prime Minister Gao was now somewhat at ease, and his gaze toward Jun Zijin became more complex, filled with both gratitude and doubt. But he still could not believe that the widely known good-for-nothing actually possessed such remarkable medical skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prime Minister Gao, who had originally wanted nothing more than to beat Concubine Wu to death, now felt he could have skinned her alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He believed that if it weren't for Concubine Wu whispering in his ear, his residence would not have easily changed the marriage to the eldest daughter of the Jun family, for which his residence had been branded as kicking someone when they were down. This wretch was truly useless and only caused trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prime Minister Gao’s face turned red and then white. He was secretly cursing Concubine Wu for ruining a major matter, regretting that his son had missed a good match, and marveling at Jun Zijin’s brilliant medical skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a moment, Prime Minister Gao’s thoughts had turned a thousand times. He had not forgotten that the Crown Prince was still there, and with so many people watching, he could not let people say that his dignified Prime Minister’s residence was petty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prime Minister Gao’s expression softened slightly, and he said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will remember the kindness of the Second Young Lady of the Jun family. I will certainly come to your door to thank you another day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Zijin smiled lightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prime Minister, you are too kind. There is no need to mention past matters; I only wish for the Grand Madame to recover soon. I have matters at home, so I beg the Prime Minister to allow me to take my leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Zijin was certain that Head Physician Guo would be able to handle the subsequent care for the Grand Madame well. She curtsied to the crowd and prepared to take her leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was stopped by Quan Aoyu, who had not spoken until now:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Lady Jun, stay a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Zijin turned around and asked: \"Does Your Highness have any other business?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quan Aoyu said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am just about to return to the palace to report to the Emperor. My guards will escort Young Lady Jun on their way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, everyone opened their mouths wide, staring blankly at Quan Aoyu and then at Jun Zijin. Since when had the Crown Prince been so close to a young lady?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Zijin rolled her eyes. How was that \"on the way\"? This blockhead would only attract hatred for her; from now on, she feared the young ladies in the capital who were jealous to the point of madness would want to tear her apart. But Jun Zijin did not refuse Quan Aoyu; she happened to have something to discuss with him.\u003C\u002Fp>",1855,"2026-06-21T03:35:39.629Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","828bbef0028b9bd0ac0595fd9f93c032ef239e9557f723e07670100c9002efa2","the-phoenix-returns-to-rule-the-world-chapter-26","the-phoenix-returns-to-rule-the-world-chapter-24",224,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-phoenix-returns-to-rule-the-world-cover.jpg"]