"Does Zhou Man still care about the position of hospital director now? She can definitely directly serve as the director of the Imperial Medical Office."
"It's true that Zhou Man is responsible for half of the credit for the establishment of the Imperial Medical Office. Xiao Yuanzheng's appointment may not last long."
"Okay, okay, don't talk about this in the palace. We have been working overtime for so long. Let's get out of the palace quickly. The night market is busy tonight. Let's go to a restaurant for a drink?"
"Okay, okay, hey, didn't Zhou Man come to the palace to report on his duties? I heard that he came to the palace at noon, why did he come out of the palace just now?"
The thoughtful people guarding outside also had this question, "Zhou Man just left the palace at this time? What is she doing in the palace? Is she working in the imperial hospital, or is she always with His Majesty?"
"I don't know. We can't find out the news in the palace. His Majesty took people back to the harem directly. He was accompanied by Xiao Yuanzheng and His Royal Highness. We can't find out the news in the harem at all."
The harem is under the control of the queen, and the news is much closer than that of the previous dynasty.
Zhou Man directly rode Xiao Yuanzheng's carriage home.
Xiao Yuanzheng first sent the person to the door of Zhou's house and told her: "Enter the palace early tomorrow. Not only do you have to hand over official duties, but you also have to attend a small court meeting."
Zhou Man was surprised, "Shu Cheng also wants to attend the court meeting?"
Xiao Yuanzheng: "... Mr. Luo attends every small court meeting. Have you forgotten that when you returned to Beijing three years ago, you were appointed by His Majesty to take charge of the small court meeting?"
"Please change power into responsibility." Zhou Man felt a little distressed when he thought about having to get up early for the small court meeting. "Your Highness, you really should not have mentioned this matter at that time. In the past, you only had to get up early on the days of the small court meeting..."
"Don't get cheap and be good, how many people are trying to go to the Xiaochao meeting but they can't." Xiao Yuanzheng paused and said, "You and Mr. Luo should learn more about this."
Zhou Man sighed and waved to him in the car, "I understand, you can go back. I just came back today, so I won't invite Yuan Zheng to come in and sit down."
In Zhou's house, Old Zhoutou and Mrs. Qian's Mrs. Liu had been waiting for a long time. They were relieved to see her return safely.
After the family had a reunion dinner, Zhou Man and Mr. Zhuang went to the study.
Mrs. Liu knew that they had something serious to discuss, so she waited in the main courtyard.
Mr. Zhuang told Zhou Man everything he knew about what had happened since Master Na Luo'er appeared until now.
"Your Highness and the Queen both dislike this master and think he is a liar. The Queen is fine with it. She can show it, but the Crown Prince cannot." Mr. Zhuang said: "The elixir matter involves His Majesty's life span. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is not interested in this."
You can't interfere, otherwise it will be easy for others to catch you and alienate the relationship between father and son."
Zhou Man was suspicious, "Your Highness is so obedient?"
Mr. Zhuang paused for a while before sighing and saying, "It's not that easy to persuade."
Considering the prince's temper, it was already a great honor to just treat Naluo Er with a cold face instead of expelling him out of disgust.
"Thanks to the Empress and Duke Zhao, who expressed their attitude, His Royal Highness was able to keep a low profile." Mr. Zhuang said: "Even if Yin was not recalled, the Empress and His Highness also wanted to recall Princess Mingda, including Princess Mingda.
If you come forward, it will be much easier for the prince."
Princess Mingda can say many things that the prince cannot say, and can do many things that the prince cannot do.
Zhou Man nodded to express his understanding.
Zhou Man became curious, "So is this master really two hundred years old?"
Mr. Zhuang: "...Of course it's fake. How can anyone in this world live for such a long time?"
Zhou Man whispered: "There are still some... right?"
Mr. Zhuang looked at her calmly, "I remember when Bai Shan was studying at Yizhou Prefecture, you once studied how long Peng Zu lived. Didn't you conclude that it was only more than 140 years old?"
"Although there is no record of Peng Zu later, it doesn't mean that he died. Maybe he lived in seclusion?"
Mr. Zhuang frowned, he knew his disciple, and for her to say this, it meant that she believed that there were people in this world who could live for such a long time.
"So you believe Naluo'er?"
"The longevity is another matter, but I don't believe in the immortal elixir." Zhou Man did not tell Mr. Zhuang about the emperor's poisoning, but said: "I have smelled the elixir. Although I am not sure what effect it has, it must be
It’s certain that you won’t live forever.”
Mr. Zhuang breathed a sigh of relief and asked, "Has your Majesty taken the elixir today?"
"No," Zhou Man thought of something, reached into his sleeve pocket, took out a box and said, "Here, all the elixirs are here."
She opened it and showed it to Mr. Zhuang.
To be honest, the emperor had been taking the elixir for more than four months, but this was the first time he met Mr. Zhuang. The first time he met, Zhou Man had already got the elixir.
He was speechless for a while, "I gave you three pills. How many pills did Master Naluo'er refine this time?"
"Only three pills," Zhou Man said, "but I suspect he must have intercepted some, because it's impossible to refine only three pills in one furnace, right?"
"Three pills, did your Majesty give them all to you?"
Zhou Man nodded, closed the medicine box, his eyes sparkling, "I will study this elixir when I get back. I also need to meet Master Naluo'er. It's best to make friends with him..."
Mr. Zhuang was numb and asked directly: "What do you want from him?"
"Blood!" Zhou Man whispered, "It's okay if he is willing to give me some uncontaminated urine."
Mr. Zhuang held his forehead and waved his hand: "You can go back and rest. Mrs. Liu is probably still waiting for you." His apprentice is only focused on research, so you can rest assured that she will not suffer any loss.
"Oh," Zhou Man stood up and saluted, "Sir, please take a rest. This disciple has resigned."
Zhou Man picked up the medicine box and was about to leave. As he was about to leave, he suddenly remembered that there was someone else he hadn't asked, so he quickly asked: "Sir, does he know the Master Wang who brought Master Na Luo'er back?"
"I know," Mr. Zhuang said, "He and I are still friends."
Zhou Man immediately turned around and sat on the chair again, and asked with shining eyes, "What kind of person is he? How come you still make friends with him, sir?"
"We met two or three times and drank wine twice," Mr. Zhuang sighed, "We can be considered friends."
"Master Wang is a broad-minded and knowledgeable man," Mr. Zhuang shook his head and smiled and said, "Besides you, he is the second person who talks a lot."
Zhou Man:……
"It's a pity that he recommended Master Naluo Yi." Mr. Zhuang paused and then whispered: "Although he didn't explain it, I also noticed it. I'm afraid he regretted it."
"Do you regret recommending Naluo Er?"
Mr. Zhuang nodded, "I have never met Master Naluo'er, but he can convince Lord Wang and bring him back to the capital to recommend him to His Majesty. He can also convince Your Majesty that he is a very capable person. You have to be careful.