Chapter 010: Returning to the Sun

Everyone in the hall is adept at reading the room; without this skill, one should not aspire to hold an official position: This Director Ji has remained silent; could it be true, as that young doctor said, that Lord Li still has a pulse

Only Liu Lun and his son remained in the hall, along with three or five maids and servants waiting to assist Zhang Li.

Lord Li has awakened! Liu Lun's voice trembled, clearly unable to contain his excitement

Who is this little divine doctor? How can such a small golden needle possess the power to bring the dead back to life?

Wait, I have some knowledge of the art of Qi and Huang. Why have I never seen the acupuncture point that this little divine doctor has pierced?

The physician Ji was trembling with anger: "I have practiced medicine for thirty years and would not dare to lightly employ the golden needle technique, especially in such a critical moment! You, a mere child still reeking of milk, actually dare to be so audacious!"

Zhang Li subsequently increased the pressure of his fingers, and just as his fingers were about to press against Lord Li's tendons and bones, he finally sensed a faint pulse, akin to a whispering breeze

Doctor Ji is the foremost physician in the capital, and I believe what Doctor Ji says is reasonable! What does this young child know about the art of acupuncture? Lord Liu, think carefully!

Liu Zhixing was somewhat puzzled: "If that is indeed the case, then that Ji Langzhong is also an old physician; why can't he reason it out?"

After approximately fifteen minutes, Lord Li suddenly exclaimed "Ah!" and had actually awakened

Upon hearing that it was Lord Li's intention, Liu Zhixing dared not defy it in the slightest. He immediately summoned several servants and attendants to drag the physician Ji out of the hall and gave him a severe beating with a stick

Zhang Li glanced at the people in the hall and said mysteriously: "Lord Li, the cause of your illness is due to kidney yang deficiency..."

Zhang Li nodded and said, "Exactly!"

Zhang Lidian nodded and said, "Alright, please forgive my boldness. I have not discussed the cause of Lord Li's illness with the library earlier, mainly because Lord Li is suffering from kidney deficiency, which is not convenient to mention in front of everyone"

Zhang Lidao: "The 'Qianghuo Shengshi Decoction' appears to be quite appropriate when addressing Lord Li's symptoms during his illness at first glance, but the problem lies in its heat-dissipating properties!"

The official stared at Zhang Li, enunciating each word: "Arrogant young man, do you know that incompetent doctors face the death penalty for killing? Let alone the esteemed Governor Li!"

Lord Li wore a look of terror: "If it were not for the extraordinary medical skills of the young divine doctor, I would have met my end today"

Upon hearing these words, Ji Langzhong fell to the ground with a thud, collapsing in a faint

Upon these words, both Liu Lun and Liu Zhixing lowered their heads and stood silently, as if they had heard nothing at all

Originally, the people in the hall saw Liu Lun tacitly allowing the young doctor to take the pulse, and they were not in a position to oppose it. However, now that Ji Langzhong has spoken, the crowd immediately became agitated

In the hall, everyone was a government official and possessed some knowledge; at this moment, they were all captivated by Zhang Li's technique of reviving yang with a needle, and they began to applaud and congratulate one another enthusiastically

Zhang Li felt a surge of anger and shouted, "Lord Li has a pulse! It is merely a deep-seated pulse, a hidden pulse!"

Zhang Li took the golden needle from Lord Li's Guan Yuan point and said: "This needle is solely for reversing the heavens and restoring vitality. Since Lord Li has already awakened, it should no longer be used; otherwise, there will be trouble"

As Zhang Li just began to take the pulse, he felt a sudden jolt in his heart; indeed, there was no pulse at all in Lord Li's wrist upon initial examination

Zhang Li rose, adjusted his attire, and then gave a bow to Liu Lun, saying: "Lord Liu, Lord Li has instructed you to clear the area; only a few servants may remain in this hall"

Zhang Li turned his head to Liu Zhixing and said, "Mr. Liu, quickly send someone to fetch the golden needles from my room for use!"

Liu Zhixing said: mhetushucom.com "Little Divine Doctor, that last needle of the Golden Needle Revitalization Technique..."

Zhang Li is taken aback; I must say, what a large tiger skin! Without the skills of a master craftsman, one should not attempt delicate work. Are you trying to fool me!

... ...

Ah, is this not the long-lost technique of the Song Dynasty known as the Golden Needle Rejuvenation?

Zhang Li did not speak, and no one knew what he had just said to Lord Li. Presuming this was Lord Li's intention, who would dare to speak lightly?

Zhang Li only felt the pent-up anger in his chest had been released, and then he spoke: "Lord Li, considering your lack of medical skill, I will spare your life. Even with a hundred times your courage, you would not dare to commit murder intentionally. You may escape the death penalty, but the lesser charges will be hard to forgive"

In the officialdom of the late Ming Dynasty, relationships such as those among classmates, teacher-student pairs, and fellow townsmen constituted the most solid network. In the court, the selection of officials was not based on talent or learning, but rather on factional affiliations, which led to the saying in later generations that "the Ming Dynasty fell due to factional strife." This illustrates that the bond of being classmates can sometimes be closer than that of a biological father.

I have limited knowledge of medicine, and Dr. Ji is correct! The golden needle technique is not something any physician would dare to use lightly without decades of experience in practice

Oh? Everyone present was filled with confusion.

Lord Liu possesses remarkable skills! It is truly enviable that there is such a divine physician in Lord Liu's residence

Upon hearing these words, the crowd in the hall erupted in a clamor—indeed, it was true that they had received the tacit approval of Lord Li. This young divine physician is truly remarkable

Upon hearing this, all three individuals in the hall understood. Liu Zhixing said: "Lord Li originally had a deficiency of Yang, and after being treated with Doctor Ji's 'Qianghuo Shengshi Decoction', his true Yang was dispersed, which led to his fainting"

Zhang Li continued, "The adult has pale lips and a white face, a pale tongue with a white coating, and a pulse that is deep and slow, all of which are symptoms of kidney yang deficiency"

As the tension eased and the needle was applied for a moment, Lord Li's eyes gradually regained their luster, and the cold sweat on his body diminished significantly

What? The medical practices of the Song Dynasty were flourishing, and the technique of the golden needle was unparalleled throughout history! However, when the Jurchens invaded the south, weren't the books documenting the divine technique of the golden needle all destroyed during the Jingkang Incident?

The crowd's confusion deepened, and Zhang Li continued: "Lord Li has long suffered from Yang deficiency. The 'Qiang Huo Sheng Shi Decoction' has a very strong dispersing effect, which is achieved through excessive sweating. This excessive sweating is precisely the reason for Lord Li's fainting! Lord Li's true Yang is already deficient, and suddenly dispersing again has led to the floating of the deficient Yang!"

Everyone looked astonished, eagerly wanting to hear Zhang Li continue speaking

The official Ji felt a sharp sting on his face, and without realizing it, he took several steps back, truly wishing he could find a crack in the ground to hide in

Liu Lun's body trembled, and he quickly said: "Alright! Alright!" He then cupped his fist in salute to the officials in the hall: "Lord Li is unwell, esteemed officials, please excuse yourselves for a moment. Liu Lun is here to offer his apologies to all of you!"

The official Ji knocked his head repeatedly and exclaimed: "... ... Spare me, little divine doctor, spare me! Esteemed lords, please spare me!"

Bang bang bang—Ji Langzhong kowtowed until the ground was soaked with blood, and the blood splattered onto many people, causing a flurry of avoidance among the crowd

This acupoint, known as the Yuan point, is located three inches below the navel. After the golden needle is inserted, the tension begins to twist and manipulate the needle.

The golden needle was quickly retrieved. Zhang Li took out the golden needle and lifted up Lord Li's official robe, piercing it into the Guan Yuan acupoint!

Everyone nodded in agreement and dispersed in turn

Divine doctor! Truly a divine doctor!

Lord Li slightly nodded and said, "The young divine doctor truly understands the situation, preserving some face for me in front of my subordinates"

The official Ji Langzhong, skeptical, stepped forward and grasped Lord Li's wrist. After carefully checking his pulse, he furrowed his brow deeply as he examined the records and charts.

The official Ji was drenched in cold sweat, his legs trembling uncontrollably

Arrogant! A sharp, piercing voice cut through the hall, drawing everyone's attention from Zhang Li to the speaker, who was none other than the flushed-faced, disheveled Dr. Ji.

Hiss—one draws a sharp breath at the tension; this pulse is indeed too weak. Lord Li's life hangs by a thread!

Liu Zhixing said: "What is inappropriate about the 'Qianghuo Shengshi Decoction' prescribed by Doctor Ji?"

As everyone left the hall, they couldn't help but turn back to look at Zhang Li, wondering what methods this young divine doctor had employed to bring Lord Li back to life

All eyes were focused here, and footsteps involuntarily took a few steps forward, yet in the end, no one could hear what Zhang Li was actually saying

Lord Li was taken aback, nodding repeatedly.

... ...

As soon as these words were spoken, the hall fell into an immediate silence

Zhang Li did not pay attention to the reactions of others and said to Liu Zhixing, "Mr. Liu, please have someone go to my room and bring the golden needle."

Zhang Li did not pay him any mind. Seeing that Lord Li had regained consciousness, he leaned close to Lord Li's ear and softly spoke a few words.

All the people in the hall are officials from the Dengzhou Prefecture. The Governor, Master Li, is the direct superior. Since Master Li has tacitly approved of this matter, who would dare to show disrespect? Moreover, one must also give Liu Lun a bit of face

Well done, truly remarkable! With just one needle, it can bring the dead back to life; it is indeed the technique of reviving the dead with a golden needle from the Song Dynasty

Zhang Lidao: "Lord Li, how do you feel?"

Seeing the state of the official, Zhang Li did not feel any less resentful and calmly retorted with a few words: "According to the laws of the Ming Dynasty, a quack doctor who causes death shall be executed by decapitation"

Mr. Liu nodded repeatedly and immediately sent someone to fetch the golden needle

Lord Li nodded slightly: "Little... little divine doctor, this old man still has a clear mind, but I just feel a tightness in my chest and weakness throughout my body..."

Young man! Do not lose your mind over the picture book!

Zhang Li shook his head gently, a confident expression on his face: "He knows only one aspect, but not the other."

Zhang Li turned to Liu Zhixing and said: "Lord Li's intention is to punish this quack with thirty strikes and expel him from the door!"

The reason is simple: your biological father cannot help you get promoted, but a peer can.

Lord Li felt a bit awkward, but soon returned to his usual demeanor: "It is fine for the little divine doctor to speak. Lord Liu is my contemporary and has always been a person of maturity and prudence..."

Zhang Li continued, "The greatest taboo in medicine is to treat the head for a headache and the foot for a footache. Lord Li's headache can be caused by many factors, and it is essential to carefully analyze the symptoms. As for Lord Li's fever, it is due to his long-standing Yang deficiency, poor vitality, and having consumed several cups of wine today, combined with the noise from the many people in the hall, which has resulted in the feverish symptoms"

Zhang Li looked at the dazed Dr. Ji, clasped his hands behind his back, and sneered: "You incompetent physician, you can't even diagnose the pulse correctly. Using that 'Qiang Huo Sheng Shi Decoction' improperly has caused Lord Li's yang to float externally, resulting in continuous sweating and ultimately fainting! If you do not provide assistance soon, Lord Li's life will be in jeopardy!"

Lord Liu, the matter of this arrogant young man losing his head is minor; however, if you delay the treatment of Lord Li, you will not be able to bear the consequences

Zhang Li smiled faintly: "Lord Li suffers from headaches and fever, which are merely symptoms. However, Doctor Ji treats these as the root cause of the illness, addressing only the symptoms and not the underlying issue, resulting in a near disaster!"

It is imperative to use golden needles immediately to rescue the unconscious Lord Li, otherwise the consequences will be unimaginable

Only then did Lord Li nod repeatedly at Zhang Li's few words, and Lord Li's lips also moved slightly. Zhang Li, who was closest, immediately nodded in agreement

The same year refers to those who achieved the title of Jinshi in the same year's imperial examination within the same category.

Zhang Li smiled faintly, yet did not respond

Upon seeing that Lord Li had awakened, someone in the hall shouted loudly: "Good!"