The physician Old Wang was named Wang Dongbo and came from a family of physicians in Jiangnan Prefecture.
With his family's teachings to draw on, he had entered the Medical Dao early in his youth.
Everyone in Jiangnan Prefecture had thought he would become a Medical Saint Hand at an early age. Unfortunately, fortune had not favored him. He had squandered ten years at the Jinling Prince's Mansion before attaining minor accomplishment in the Medical Dao, and had made no further progress afterward.
Now he was old.
Wang Dongbo had intended to enjoy his remaining years in his hometown of Fengyang, but upon receiving Cui Qingwu's letter, he had immediately decided to head south to Shuzhou.
By now, he was considering moving his entire household to Shuzhou.
Thus, even without Cui Qingwu saying anything, he was determined to win today's medical contest.
Wang Dongbo rose and stood in the hall, bowing to Xiao Wan'er, Chen Yi, and the others. With a solemn expression, he said, "I am Wang Dongbo. My greetings to you all."
Xiao Wan'er raised her hand slightly and smiled. "There is no need for such ceremony, Old Wang."
Chen Yi naturally observed the proper courtesies as well, rising to return his bow before sitting down again.
Cui Qingwu glanced at the two of them, then motioned for Wang Dongbo to wait to one side. She continued, "Of the other two old gentlemen, one is He Zonglin, a physician of my Cui Family, and the other is Elder Deng, Deng Yi from Jingzhou. Both are renowned Medical Saint Hands."
He Zonglin wore brocade robes and had a thin frame. He looked somewhat younger than Wang Dongbo and sported a goatee. At her words, he too walked into the hall with Deng Yi and bowed.
Cui Qingwu glanced at