Chapter 50: Divine Doctor
Luo Sheng's eyes lit up: "Divine Doctor Li? Are you
talking about the one who can bring life back to the dead and flesh to the
bones?"
Luo Yue couldn't resist letting out a soft snort: "You
don't even know who Divine Doctor Li is, yet you're asking so many
questions."
Suddenly, Luo Sheng turned to look at her sternly:
"Adults are talking, don't interrupt! "
Unconvinced, Luo Yue muttered: "You're only one year
older than me—"
"I have already come of age, but you haven't," Luo
Sheng coldly pointed out, hitting the nail on the head.
Luo Yue found herself unable to retort, and a sense of
despair clouded her eyes. It wasn't her imagination; Luo Sheng had indeed
changed, becoming eloquent, shrewd, and fierce. How could she live in the
future?
Ignoring Luo Yue's distress, Luo Sheng turned her attention
back to Pingli, who confirmed, "Yes, we are indeed talking about that
Divine Doctor Li."
Even Imperial Doctor Wang couldn't help but say: "In
this world, there's no one else worthy of the title' Divine Doctor' besides
Divine Doctor Li."
A smile slowly appeared on Luo Sheng's face. That's right.
Besides Divine Doctor Li, who else could be worthy of the title 'Divine
Doctor'? This was held twelve years ago and remains so now, twelve years later.
The astonishing fact was that Divine Doctor Li, who could
bring people back from the brink of death, lived just on the outskirts of the
Capital. Could this be a rare act of mercy from Heaven, ensuring that she
wouldn't have to face such a challenging path in the future?
Luo Sheng smiled and asked Pingli: "If that's the case,
why didn't you seek Divine Doctor Li's help to save Father?"
As soon as these words were uttered, silence enveloped the
atmosphere. Luo Sheng's sharp instincts immediately sensed that something was
wrong. She had let her excitement about Divine Doctor Li being alive cloud her
judgment, causing her to overlook an obvious fact: If they had the option to
invite Divine Doctor Li to treat Luo Commander, why did they wait until now?
Though these thoughts raced through Luo Sheng's mind, she
managed to maintain her composure, hiding her inner turmoil behind a calm face.
She persisted, "Dage, why aren't you answering?"
Pingli pursed his thin lips and remained silent.
Luo Erguniang, Luo Qing's gentle voice, broke the silence,
"Sanmei, you were in Jinsha County, so you might not know. This Divine
Doctor Li arrived in the Capital at the beginning of the year and is very
selective about his patients. e only accepts a maximum of three patients per
day and has specific conditions for choosing them. Patients must present to him
something that piques his interest. He won't bother treating them if they fail
to do so, regardless of their identity."
Luo Sheng listened intently, gaining insight into the
relationship between Luo Qing and Pingli. This Luo Erguniang appeared gentle
and quiet, but she readily came to Pingli's aid when he felt embarrassed or
hesitant. It can be seen that they had a close relationship, or perhaps Luo
Qing had a special affection for Pingli that might not have been reciprocated
in the same way.
Of course, this has nothing to do with her. As she lacked
Miss Luo's memories, she needed to understand the situation better through
conversations like these.
"What kind of things interest Divine Doctor Li?"
Luo Sheng asked.
Luo Qing smiled wryly, "No one can truly discern what
piques Divine Doctor Li's interest. On one occasion, he accepted two red corals
from Duke Ning in exchange for treating his mother. Another time, he received a
piglet as a gift from a pig butcher. Yet, there were those who offered more
valuable items and were still turned away. There seems to be no clear pattern
to Divine Doctor Li's preferences."
Luo Sheng frowned: "Is there really nothing in our vast
Luo Mansion that might capture Divine Doctor Li's interest? Or perhaps our
brothers haven't put forth enough effort to find something suitable?"
Luo Qing clarified, "Sanmei, you misunderstood. It's
not that our brothers haven't dedicated enough effort. The thing is, Divine
Doctor Li has said he won't help Father, no matter what we offer."
Luo Sheng looked slightly surprised, asking, "But
why?"
Luo Qing shook her head: "We don't know." In
truth, not only the Luo Family but everyone in the Capital was also left
wondering when Commander Luo offended Divine Doctor Li.
After a moment of silence, Luo Sheng returned to Pingli,
saying, "Father holds a first-rank commander, serves as the Crown Prince's
mentor, and commands the Jinlin Guards. Shouldn't Divine Doctor Li be afraid to
turn down our request?"
This statement elicited some awkward expressions from those
present. Luo Sheng had not changed a bit; her approach to any situation was to
use power and influence to suppress others.
Pingli and the others remained silent, but Imperial Doctor
Wang became agitated as if he had personally been insulted. He cupped his hands
and said, "Divine Doctor Li possesses a gold tally[1]
from the previous Emperor, and even the current Emperor treats him with great
respect, never attempting to force him in any way. There's no reason for Divine
Doctor Li to fear anyone."
The old doctor glared at Luo Sheng angrily, looking at her
as if she were a stupid rock. To want to threaten Divine Doctor Li with power,
this Miss Luo is shallow, ignorant, and ridiculous!
Luo Sheng understood the old doctor's outrage. Twelve years
ago, Divine Doctor Li was already revered as a celestial-like figure in the
medical community, and his reputation had only grown stronger over time. He was
considered the patriarch by doctors all over the world, and his influence and
prestige were unparalleled.
"So, you mean that if Divine Doctor Li is unwilling,
there's nothing we can do?" Luo Sheng asked.
Pingli smiled wryly, "Yes, that's right. I and your
other brothers have all visited Divine Doctor Li, but we were turned
away."
Unfazed, Luo Sheng calmly asserted, "I'll give it a
try," eliciting a range of expressions from the others in the room.
"Sanmei—" Pingli quickly corrected himself after
meeting the young girl's dark eyes, "I mean Sanguniang, it's better if you
stay and accompany Godfather. We'll come up with another solution."
Luo Sheng's expression remained serious as she questioned,
"Dage, do you have any other solutions?"
Pingli's lips moved, but he found it difficult to come up
with a satisfactory answer. Dealing with this foster sister was proving to be
quite challenging. If he claimed there were other solutions, she might accuse
him of not being dedicated to Godfather, an accusation he couldn't afford to
bear.
Besides, there was no other way.
"You have no other solution, yet you're holding me
back?" The young girl's frown deepened, and her obsidian eyes sharpened.
"Does it mean that Dage looks down on me and thinks I am incapable of
inviting Divide Doctor Li?"
Pingli felt helpless and quickly clarified,
"Sanguniang, I didn't mean it that way."
Luo Qing tried to persuade, "Sanmei, Dage has your best
interests at heart—"
"Erjie, you believe that Pingli's intentions are truly
in my favor by stopping me from rescuing Father?" Luo Sheng calmly
questioned Luo Qing back.
Some people inside Jinlin Guards might be responsible for
the incident where she was nearly killed. She wouldn't be so naive as to
consider anyone who spoke kindly a good person. Among the five foster brothers,
Pingli and Yundong, who were currently present, and the remaining three who
were absent, she couldn't trust any of them.
To her, Luo Qing's actions seemed to be nothing but a
hindrance.
"Sanjie, you're trying to twist things!" Seeing
Luo Qing's frustration, Luo Yue couldn't help but chime in.
Luo Sheng's sharp gaze fell on the three sisters, and she
questioned them directly, "And what about all of you? Have you tried to
invite Divine Doctor Li?"
Luo Qing looked astonished, "Our foster brothers have
tried— —"
Luo Sheng interrupted Luo Qing unceremoniously, "Foster
brothers are foster brothers, and we are we. Don't forget that it is us who are
Father's biological daughter."
That was a very harsh statement, and it shows clearly that
this domineering Miss Luo remained as fierce as ever, even after her return
from Jinsha County. Luo Sheng didn't care what others thought. She was glad
that Miss Luo lived so freely and boldly, allowing her to act without being
overly cautious. If she were to suddenly start behaving rationally, diverging
from Miss Luo's usual demeanor, then it would be a foolish move.
"Tomorrow, I will ask Divine Doctor Li to treat Father.
Whether you three want to go with me, think carefully today." After Luo
Sheng finished speaking, she walked towards the door.
She passed by her dumbfounded sisters, foster brothers, and
even the bewildered Imperial Doctor Wang. She then extended her hand to Sheng
Sanlang, who was equally taken aback.
Only now did she show a rare gentleness, saying, "Biaoge, let's go."
[1] While the author didn't directly specify the purpose of the gold tally, it typically granted the holder immunity and protection from jurisdiction and authority of even the next emperor.
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