Traveling through ancient times: starting with live streaming

Chapter 675: Abandoning Literature and Taking Up Medicine

"Why?" Zhou Chang was far away in northern Vietnam and had not received any news from Jindu.

Wei Ning shook his head: "I don't know either."

Zhou Chang still habitually counted on Zhong Yu: "Didn't Mr. Zhong mention it in the casual conversation on the road before he fell into a coma?"

Wei Ning still shook his head: "Mr. Zhong was most worried about the medicinal materials on the road. He was also worried about the war situation ahead, fearing that something might happen to you, Your Majesty. That's why he specially tried to get thousand-year-old ginseng and ganoderma lucidum, thinking that in case of an emergency, they would always be able to hold on and perhaps save a life."

Zhou Chang walked into Zhong Yu's tent again, and his heart still felt as if someone was rubbing it hard.

Wei Ning was a martial artist, so his narration was simple and rough. However, Zhou Chang could imagine how Zhong Yu, who was always concerned about the country and the people, had racked his brains to gather those dozens of carts of medicinal materials along the way.

Moreover, the further north you go, the less peaceful it becomes.

In addition, Zhong Yu's body could not withstand any stimulation, and the miserable scene of the people in the three states was definitely unbearable for him.

In Zhou Chang's memory, when Zhong Yu sent her out of the city a few months ago, although she was weak and gaunt, she still had some flesh on her body and most of her hair was still black.

Now, Zhong Yu lying on the bed looked like a paper man, with deep sunken eye sockets and cheeks, messy and gray hair, and many more wrinkles on his face. He seemed to have aged twenty years in an instant.

However, after a long consultation among several of the best military doctors in the army, they could not find any clues, or come up with an effective solution.

The final conclusion was that Zhong Yu was in a coma simply because he was overthinking and had been working hard for days.

Moreover, as the saying goes, a weak body cannot be supplemented. Even if Zhou Chang is willing to use all the ginseng and ganoderma, it will be useless for the time being. He can only try it out bit by bit. The most he can hope for is that Zhong Yu will wake up again with his own willpower.

Zhou Chang understood to some extent that most military doctors were only good at treating external injuries and were not good at treating weak symptoms like Zhong Yu's.

As for Doctor Qin who came with Mei Sheng, since he was helpless on the way, it would be useless.

Unable to think of any other solution, Zhou Chang could only ask Yuan Qi for help again. He wrote a letter and sent it to her, hoping that she could find a way to find the best doctor to treat Zhong Yu.

After finishing these things, it was already late at night. Zhou Chang lay back on the bed in the tent exhausted, but he couldn't fall asleep because his mind was too tired.

She tossed and turned and was worried about Zhong Yu, so she finally went to Zhong Yu's military tent. Even if Zhong Yu was unconscious, just having him by her side would make her feel at ease.

As soon as Zhou Chang entered Zhong Yu's military tent in the dark, he found Mei Sheng guarding inside.

Ever since I glanced at Mei Sheng in the evening, I haven't been able to say a word to him until now.

"I heard that you changed your major to medicine?" Zhou Chang came to Zhong Yu's bedside and asked Mei Sheng softly.

"Yes..." Meisheng did not forget to stand up and greet, giving up his seat, "Meisheng gave up literature to pursue medicine, and is now an apprentice to Doctor Qin in the clinic. It was Mr. Zhong who recommended him."

Clock and recommendation?

Zhou Chang was a little surprised, but he understood it after thinking about it.

Mei Sheng left Prince Yi's Mansion in a hurry, but he kept in touch with Zhong Yuding.

Both of them are scholars, and they both disdain official corruption. They must have similar interests and can talk to each other.

Zhou Chang didn't intend to ask about the details, and only said: "Studying medicine is also good, and may be better than teaching. One is to save lives, and the other is to inspire the mind, both are good."

Mei Sheng said in a low voice: "Mei Sheng has no talent. Originally, I went back to my hometown with my mother and planned to find a job as a teacher. However, I never expected that there would be floods and epidemics in my hometown, and many people died. Not to mention studying, even eating became a problem. Only when the granaries are full will people know etiquette. Now the common people can't even save their lives, who would still want to study?"

"That's right." Zhou Chang thought of the famous writer in his previous life who gave up medicine to pursue literature.

In fact, there is probably no right or wrong in choosing between literature and medicine; it is just a difference in perspective.

Mei Sheng continued, "Originally, I wanted Mr. Zhong to write a letter of recommendation so that I could get a job in His Highness's clinic. I didn't expect to be able to study medicine, but I met Doctor Qin who didn't despise me for changing my career path and was willing to teach me carefully. I am lucky to have met him."

"Doctor Qin? By the way, I haven't thanked you for taking care of Mr. Zhong along the way." Zhou Chang's eyes fell on the unconscious Zhong Yu's face.

Although Zhong Yu still had his eyes closed at this moment, the expression between his brows was much softer than when he first met him in the afternoon. His face was relaxed and his breathing was much stronger.

Mei Sheng said, "Your Highness, that's not right. I have to thank Your Highness for giving me the opportunity to study medicine. Although the clinic recommended by Mr. Zhong didn't employ Mei Sheng, he still recommended Mei Sheng to the Yuan family clinic, and that's how I got to know Doctor Qin. Otherwise, I wouldn't have the opportunity to come out on the same ship to transport medicinal materials this time, and I wouldn't have..."

Having said this, Mei Sheng paused.

Zhou Chang knew what was going to happen next without him saying anything.

But both of them maintained a cautious tacit understanding that it was best not to touch upon the original incident.

"Okay, okay... That's good." Zhou Chang changed the subject. She always admired people who were ambitious and had not forgotten her promise to Mei Sheng. "You study hard. I will open more clinics in the future and I will invite you to be a doctor there."

Mei Sheng did not seem to be troubled after he paused. He regained his composure and said in a clear voice, "Okay, if I have the chance, I will definitely serve Your Highness."

He agreed without any hesitation, which was unlike his previous character.

Zhou Chang couldn't help but look at Mei Sheng twice more in the dim candlelight of the tent.

Mei Sheng's appearance hasn't changed much, but his temperament seems different from what I remember.

Mei Sheng's skin has become darker and is not as fair and delicate as before, and his face is no longer as weak and gentle as before, but has become more resolute and stable.

In the past, his deer eyes were full of water and he would steal a glance at her whenever he had the chance, but now he just lowered his head with a dull expression, without the previous eagerness.

It's okay if there is none. Zhou Chang's heart was secretly relieved: "You have been traveling for days and you must be tired. Why don't you go and rest first? I will stay here to watch over Mr. Zhong."

Mei Sheng seemed to be about to say "no", but swallowed the words back: "Okay... Thank you, Your Majesty."

After that, Meisheng left and Shouhou came in again, bringing the snack box that Yuanqi had sent.

These past few days, I’ve been able to sustain my strength thanks to these snacks, but now I see that the lunch box is almost empty.

Zhou Chang sat down next to Zhong Yu. He was so tired that he had no appetite at all.

He only let the skinny monkey eat the last snack and then went back to rest.

Even though the skinny monkey refused, he insisted on staying with her.

As a result, he finished the snacks in small bites, and then fell asleep leaning against the clock and the end of the bed.

Zhou Chang was not lucky enough to have both food and sleep. He was always tired and his head was noisy. He kept watching the clock until dawn, when he fell into a deep sleep beside the bed.