Chapter 87: Your Majesty, Won't You Buy a Share?

Jun Zijin shook her head with a smile: "Imperial Consort Shu, you are too kind. I am a physician; this is what I ought to do. However, the Fifth Princess must not come to places with reed flowers in the future. All allergens, including pollen and flower catkins, must be avoided."

At this moment, Hua Sheng arrived, panting, with the asthma pills. After Jun Zijin fed one to the Fifth Princess, the little girl’s pale face gradually regained some color.

Imperial Consort Shu nodded repeatedly, her eyes filled with lingering fear: "I will, I certainly will. This time, it is truly thanks to you both. Princess Qingping, Yue'er was born a month premature and was found to have asthma shortly after birth, but the imperial physicians were all helpless. Princess, can Yue'er’s illness be cured?" Imperial Consort Shu asked with a heart full of pain.

Jun Zijin pondered for a moment, then said gently: "I will not hide it from you, Imperial Consort. Asthma cannot be completely cured, but as long as the Fifth Princess strengthens her exercise and boosts her immunity, combined with gold needle therapy and medication, it is not impossible for it to never recur."

Upon hearing this, a glimmer of hope flashed in Imperial Consort Shu’s eyes. She gripped Jun Zijin’s hand tightly and said:

"As long as it can be controlled and prevented from recurring, that is already excellent. Princess, you are truly our savior!"

Jun Zijin gently withdrew her hand and said modestly:

"Imperial Consort, there is no need for this. Since I am a physician, I naturally must do my utmost to treat every patient. It is just that this treatment process requires perseverance, and the Fifth Princess must cooperate."

Imperial Consort Shu nodded repeatedly: "That is only natural, that is only natural. As long as Yue'er can get better, I am willing to do anything."

At this time, the Fifth Princess reached out her hands and lunged toward Jun Zijin: "Big sister, hug."

Jun Zijin smiled tenderly, gently picked up the Fifth Princess, flicked her little nose, and said:

"Yue'er must be a good girl, listen to your mother, and take your medicine properly."

Jun Zijin turned back to Imperial Consort Shu and urged: "During this period, the Fifth Princess’s diet also requires special attention. Avoid spicy, cold, or raw foods; eat more warm and nourishing foods that benefit the lungs. Additionally, she must take the asthma pills twice daily, with a three-month course of treatment. I will come to the palace regularly to perform acupuncture on the Fifth Princess and deliver the medicine."

Imperial Consort Shu listened earnestly, noting everything down, and said: "We will keep the kindness of Princess Qingping in our hearts."

Jun Zijin bowed slightly: "Please take care, Imperial Consort. Fifth Princess, please take care as well. It is most important to send the Fifth Princess back to her sleeping quarters to rest now."

However, the Fifth Princess clutched the corner of Jun Zijin’s robe tightly, refusing to let go, insisting that Jun Zijin play with her for a while longer. Helpless, Jun Zijin accompanied the Fifth Princess in a game of pebbles for a while longer until the Fifth Princess grew tired and sleepy. Only then was she escorted back to her palace by the crowd, while Jun Zijin and Quan Aoyu continued on to the Taihua Hall to attend the banquet.

Upon reaching the great hall, the two separated to take their respective seats. Jun Zijin had arrived at the palace quite early, but after this delay, it was getting late. By the time Jun Zijin arrived, the Taihua Hall was already full of people. As before, the male guests were on the left and the female guests on the right. Some were already exchanging toasts, and the ladies and young misses were gathered in groups of three or five, chatting.

Over there, Jun Shuyan, He Linger, and Quan Qingle were together, looking toward the entrance from time to time. As soon as they saw Jun Zijin arrive, they hurriedly beckoned her to come over quickly.

Just as Jun Zijin took her seat, the Emperor, Quan Wuji, arrived.

As Quan Wuji stepped into the Taihua Hall, all conversation and movement instantly ceased. Everyone rose to pay their respects, and the atmosphere became solemn and grave.

"All subjects, rise." Quan Wuji’s voice was deep and powerful, carrying an unquestionable majesty.

Everyone rose and returned to their places. Quan Wuji’s gaze swept across the crowd and finally rested on Jun Zijin, nodding slightly as he said:

"I presume all of you know the purpose of today’s banquet in the palace. Today’s banquet is primarily to celebrate our Tianqi Kingdom’s Princess Qingping for completely eradicating smallpox, so that from now on, smallpox will no longer be a nightmare for the people."

As soon as Quan Wuji finished speaking, a burst of enthusiastic applause erupted in the great hall, mixed with sounds of admiration and respect. Everyone cast admiring glances toward Jun Zijin. Jun Zijin bowed slightly to show her gratitude, while maintaining a modest and indifferent smile on her face.

"Princess Qingping is truly young and promising, having performed a great service for the people of our Tianqi Kingdom!" one official said loudly, his tone full of respect.

"Indeed, the Princess not only possesses superb medical skills but also holds the world in her heart; she is truly a role model for our generation!" another official echoed.

Quan Wuji watched this scene with a smile, his satisfaction with Jun Zijin growing even more. He turned to look at the female guests in the hall and said:

"Today is also a day for all you young ladies to gather. I hope you will fully display the seven arts of our Tianqi Kingdom; there is no need to be constrained."

With the Emperor’s opening, the banquet officially began. The sound of silk and bamboo instruments played, dancing girls danced gracefully, and the guests either raised their glasses to drink together or chatted in low voices, creating a lively scene.

Jun Zijin gathered with the female guests, including Jun Shuyan, He Linger, and Quan Qingle. They talked about interesting events in the palace, their own lives, and the latest trends in the capital. Jun Zijin sat among them, occasionally joining the conversation.

After three rounds of wine, the Emperor stood up and looked at Jun Zijin with a gentle gaze: "Princess Qingping, you have rendered great service to the country. Today, you may make one request of me."

Hearing that she could make a request of the Emperor, the slight gloom brought about by Imperial Consort Gao dissipated instantly. She did indeed have a plan and had been worrying about not having an opportunity to bring it up. Jun Zijin stood up, bowed slightly, and said with a tone that was both unusually playful and modest:

"Your Majesty, your subject wishes for Your Majesty to invest in a hospital to be established in our Tianqi Kingdom, so as to further promote the development of medical arts and save more of the people."

Then, she tilted her head and explained:

"A hospital is not just a large medical clinic; it is a multi-dimensional space. Not only can patients live in the hospital and receive a warm, comfortable environment for treatment until they recover, but the hospital is also an important base for medical education and training. Strictly trained medical personnel gather in the hospital, working day and night, dedicated to saving lives and alleviating pain; the hospital is a guardian on the lifeline. At the same time, it maintains a high degree of organization and order, ensuring that every patient can receive timely and effective medical services. The hospital is a diversified environment, accepting patients and medical staff from different backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs. The hospital is a complex institution that integrates professionalism, authority, humanitarian spirit, technology and humanistic care, education and training, hope and challenges, and diversity and inclusion. Here, people face illness together and support one another."

Upon hearing this, Quan Wuji pondered for a moment. A flash of shock appeared in his eyes, followed by a hint of admiration. Put this way, establishing such an institution as a hospital would indeed be of great benefit to the country’s development. It turned out this girl not only had such thoughts but was also soliciting donations from him, the Emperor of Tianqi. Just imagine, if the Emperor himself had invested, not only would no one dare to cause trouble, but no one would even dare not to be generous with their own contributions.

Quan Wuji nodded slightly and said:

"Princess Qingping’s idea is excellent. If the hospital is established, it will surely benefit countless people. I grant it. You may begin preparations immediately, and if you have any needs, I will order people to assist you with all their might."

After hearing this, a warm current surged in Jun Zijin’s heart, and she bowed again to express her thanks:

"Many thanks for Your Majesty’s great grace. Your subject will certainly not fail your expectations and will do her utmost to run the hospital well."

The banquet continued, but the atmosphere became even more lively due to Jun Zijin’s proposal. The officials discussed the benefits of the hospital, their admiration for Jun Zijin evident in their words. The female guests also cast approving glances at Jun Zijin, feeling proud of her courage and sense of responsibility.

However, things are always two-sided. There were always those who were dissatisfied or suspicious of Jun Zijin’s proposal, fearing it might bring them unfavorable consequences, or those who were simply blinded by jealousy.

In a corner of the banquet, several officials dressed in magnificent attire spoke in low voices, their words revealing their disdain and worry regarding Jun Zijin’s plan to open a hospital.