"Eunuch Jinxian?"
Jinxian smiled. "His Majesty heard that Divine Physician Bai and the head of the Su Clan had opened Medicine Manor. He ordered me to deliver a congratulatory gift of a thousand taels of gold and an imperial plaque to show his support for Divine Physician Bai."
At the sight, Su Changhe laughed. "You really are a divine physician. Even the emperor sent you a gift."
"He didn't send it to you. When are you, the head of Dark River, going to get an imperial plaque for Dark River?"
"Even if he sent one, I wouldn't take it." Su Changhe snorted and walked into Medicine Manor.
"Please convey my thanks to His Majesty!"
After Jinxian left, the plaque remained. Four characters were inscribed on it: "A Healer's Benevolent Heart."
She had already accepted a position as deputy director of the Imperial Medical Academy. Refusing the plaque now would be a slap in the emperor's face.
Besides, she had a fairly good impression of the emperor.
Bai Hehuai prepared what she needed for the day's consultations, while Su Zhe helped at her side.
As for Gu Hui, he spent every day handling affairs of state, one matter after another. He also had to spare the attention to match wits with princes and ministers, but he enjoyed that too.
Several years passed before anyone knew it. During that time, the eldest prince, Xiao Yong, made himself a little too conspicuous and offended many people. If Gu Hui had not secretly sent someone to save him, he would have died long ago.
His daughters grew up as well, each blossoming into a graceful young woman.
His sons did too. In terms of talent, though, his second son Xiao Chong, sixth son Xiao Chuhe, and seventh son Xiao Yu stood above the