EBE Chapter 186 Father and Daughter Care for Each Other
Chapter 186 Father and Daughter Care for Each Other
The King of Qin waved his hand and said loudly, "Enough, let's leave this matter here and not mention it again. As for the construction of the academy, I have already sent people to handle it."
Upon hearing this, Ying Wuyou's beautiful eyes lit up instantly, sparkling with excitement and anticipation, and she asked in a sweet voice, "Thank you, Father!"
The King of Qin smiled slightly, looking at his daughter with loving eyes, and said slowly, "I know that my daughter's actions are for the prosperity of our Great Qin. As the ruler of a country, I should disregard public opinion and carry out this beneficial action for the country and its people."
With a face full of reverence, Ying Wuyou said softly, "Father, in my heart you have always been a wise and virtuous king. Your achievements will surely be recorded in history and remembered for generations to come."
The King of Qin laughed and teased, "Alright, little girl, all you do is flatter your father. Stop with the empty talk." Then, his expression turned serious, and he continued, "I have already arranged for several people to go out separately to persuade the Mohists, the Agriculturalists, and the Physicians one by one."
Ying Wuyou eagerly pressed on, "And what was the result?"
The King of Qin pondered for a moment before replying, "The news from the Farmers' School indicates that they have no objections; the Mohists' people have not yet returned, so there is no definite news for now; as for the Medical School... Feng Quji just came to report that they have encountered some obstacles. Therefore, I wish to have my son also consider countermeasures."
Ying Wuyou nodded obediently and replied, "Father, please speak." Then, the King of Qin recounted in detail what Physician Li Qingfeng had said to Ying Wuyou. She frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.
As the sun began to set, a faint orange-red glow appeared on the horizon. The King of Qin looked up at the sky, realizing it was getting late. He frowned slightly and looked at Ying Wuyou, saying, "You may leave now and carefully consider this matter. After court tomorrow, come to Zhangtai Palace again. I will summon Li Qingfeng and Feng Quji to discuss it together."
Standing below, Ying Wuyou nodded respectfully and replied, "Very well, then I will take my leave." With that, she turned to leave.
Seeing this, the King of Qin added, "Well, go back and rest early, don't overwork yourself."
Ying Wuyou smiled and replied, "Your subject understands, thank you for your concern, Father. You should also rest early, Father."
The King of Qin nodded slightly, indicating his agreement: "Yes, I understand. Go quickly."
Ying Wuyou bowed to the King of Qin again and said, "Then I shall take my leave." Then, she slowly turned around and left Zhangtai Palace with steady steps.
Ying Wuyou hadn't gone far when Meng Yi hurriedly arrived at the Zhangtai Palace. Upon seeing Meng Yi, the King of Qin quickly beckoned him to come forward and report. Meng Yi strode to the King of Qin, bowed respectfully, and began to report in detail on the course of his trip and its results.
The King of Qin listened quietly to Meng Yi's report. At first, his tightly furrowed brows remained furrowed, but as Meng Yi's narration deepened, the King's expression gradually changed. When he heard that the situation with the Mohists was progressing exceptionally smoothly, the King's tense face finally relaxed, and his furrowed brows gradually unfurled.
However, to the King of Qin's surprise, the physicians, whom he had previously thought he could easily handle, actually encountered numerous obstacles this time. This news left the King of Qin somewhat amused and exasperated, and he couldn't help but shake his head.
The King of Qin thought for a moment and said slowly, "I already know. You just need to wait for news. Wang Wan still has to entertain the kings of several countries and must be extremely busy. You will still need to take good care of this matter."
Meng Yi, with a solemn expression, clasped his hands in a salute and solemnly replied, "This humble general obeys the order! Please rest assured, Your Majesty, this humble general will do his utmost to handle this matter properly."
The King of Qin looked satisfied, nodded slightly, and said, "Very good, you may leave now."
Meng Yi replied respectfully, "This subordinate obeys. I will take my leave now." With that, he turned and strode away.
The King of Qin watched Meng Yi walk further and further away until his figure disappeared from sight before turning his gaze away. He moved to his desk, preparing to continue reviewing the mountain of memorials, but the words Ying Wuyou had spoken before his departure involuntarily surfaced in his mind.
After pondering for a moment, the King of Qin sighed softly and muttered to himself, "Never mind..." After speaking, he stopped dwelling on it, slowly got up, and turned to walk towards his bedchamber.
It's the dead of winter, and the nights are exceptionally long. But for those who toil and struggle all day, winter nights hold a unique comfort and tranquility. The warm earthen bed is like a cozy haven, allowing one to lie down and experience an unprecedented sense of relaxation and peace, as if all worries and anxieties will vanish in an instant.
Ying Wuyou was lying peacefully on the heated kang bed. At first, her thoughts were still on the matter of medicine, but soon, drowsiness surged over her like a tide. Gradually, her eyes closed, her breathing became steady and long, and she soon drifted into a sweet dream.
At dawn, all was quiet, and the first hint of light was just beginning to appear in the east. Ying Wuyou woke up early. She gently lifted the quilt, slowly got out of bed, and moved with delicate movements.
Looking out the window, the sky was still veiled in a thin layer of mist. Just then, a slight noise came from outside. It turned out that Cui'er had come in carrying a copper basin full of water in both hands, and Lan'er followed closely behind, holding a clean and soft face towel.
Ying Wuyou smiled as she walked to the basin. She first tested the water temperature with her hand, and finding it just right, she began to carefully wash her face. After washing, she took the face towel that Lan'er handed her, gently wiping away the remaining water droplets from her face, feeling her skin instantly become refreshed and clean.
Next, Ying Wuyou moved to the dressing table and sat down, quietly waiting for Liuli to do her hair and makeup. Liuli skillfully picked up a comb and carefully combed Ying Wuyou's long, cascading hair, tying it into an exquisite bun. Then she selected several beautiful hairpins to adorn the bun, making her look even more lively.
After finishing her toilette, Ying Wuyou got up and went to the table to enjoy breakfast. Today's breakfast was very sumptuous, with steaming hot rice porridge and sweet and delicious pastries. She slowly savored each bite, enjoying this rare moment of leisure.
After breakfast, Ying Wuyou decided to take a walk in the courtyard to digest her food. Strolling through the courtyard, breathing in the fresh air and feeling the cool breeze, she felt exceptionally relaxed. As she walked, she began to communicate with the system in her mind.
"System, could you please compile a detailed list of medical information for me, including various categories and corresponding subjects?" Ying Wuyou said softly.
The system quickly responded: "Okay, would you like to include content related to Western medicine?"
After a moment's thought, Ying Wuyou shook his head and replied, "While Western medicine is also advanced, many procedures are difficult to perform without the aid of sophisticated instruments for diagnosis and treatment. However, I can compile diagrams of the human body and the procedures and key points of some common surgeries for my reference."
The system understood after listening: [Okay, host, please wait a moment, I will prepare the relevant information for you immediately.]