"Your Majesty is wise," Lin Taichu and Wang Qinian said in unison.
His Majesty looked at Lin Taichu. "Mr. Lin, not only are your medical skills exceptional, but your strategic mind is equally outstanding. I wish to appoint you Vice Director of the Imperial Hospital and grant you the title of Baron, so that you may remain by my side and assist me in handling state affairs. What do you think?"
Lin Taichu hurriedly declined. "Your Majesty, I am merely a commoner and a doctor. I do not understand state affairs and fear I am unfit for such a responsibility."
"Besides, I only wish to heal the sick and save lives. I have no desire to become involved in the disputes of the court. This time, I exposed Prince An and Lord Wang's crimes only to protect myself and to let the people of the capital live in peace."
"I understand what you mean." Your Majesty sighed. "Since you do not wish to remain in court, I will not force you."
"However, you will forever be my meritorious subject. No matter what difficulties you encounter, as long as you speak, I will help you resolve them. In addition, I will reward you with a thousand taels of gold and a hundred mu of fertile land as thanks."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, but there is no need for rewards," Lin Taichu said. "I only hope Your Majesty will eliminate Prince An as soon as possible, restore order to the court, and allow the people to live and work in peace."
"Also, I ask His Majesty to issue an order restoring normal order to the capital's medicinal herb market. No one should be allowed to monopolize the medicinal herb trade again, so that ordinary people can afford medicine and medical treatment."
"Good!