Chapter 44: The Empress Dowager’s Summon (1/2)

If someone were to ask Bai Luochu why she was so respectful to the Empress Dowager, they were thinking too much. To Bai Luochu, the First Prince’s identity wasn’t anything special, the imperial authority wasn’t considered anything in her eyes. Thus, the Empress Dowager couldn’t be considered anything in her eyes as well. To Bai Luochu, there were only useful and useless people.

The current Empress Dowager was useful to her.

Fortunately, due to her status as the divine physician, the Empress Dowager wasn’t hard on her and immediately asked Bai Luochu to stand up. “Divine Physician, quickly stand up. There is no need for formalities. Men! Bring Divine Physician Bai to his seat.”

Bai Luochu bowed again before sitting down.

“Actually this Empress asked someone to invite Divine Physician over for no other reason than to thank you. Firstly, it is for me to thank Divine Physician for saving Qing’er. Secondly, there is a favor I need to ask. I am already of a certain age and my body definitely has some minor problems. I wish that Divine Physician can do a thorough check up for me. Even if there isn’t a permanent solution to my problems, it will be good if my body can feel a little more relaxed.”

The Empress Dowager spoke the truth and with the heavenly prestige of the imperial clan, there was no reason to evade this task.

It was fortunate that Bai Luochu had already guessed it. Furthermore, diagnosing and treating illnesses weren’t difficult tasks for her. Therefore, she agreed.

“This commoner gives his thanks to Empress Dowager for her trust. I will do my best to diagnose Empress Dowager and provide treatment.”

“Then, I shall thank Divine Physician Bai for the trouble.”

As soon as Bai Luochu felt the Empress Dowager’s pulse, she knew that she had been living a luxurious life. Now that she was of a certain age and her body was no longer like before, some problems naturally appeared as she continued to enjoy the lavish meals in the imperial palace.

“Empress Dowager, do you feel that you have no appetite and you are lacking power in your limbs? Your spirit doesn't seem to be too good as well...” Bai Luochu was certain of the problems, but she still had to ask due to respect.

“Divine Physician is correct. There aren’t any real major problems. It’s just that my body doesn’t feel as great as before. Is there any problem?” The Empress Dowager asked with concern.

“If that is the case, I will have to trouble Divine Physician Bai. In order to facilitate Divine Physician’s entry to the palace, I will send someone to bring an access token to the First Prince's residence. You will be able to enter the palace freely.”

“Since that is the case, this commoner shall accept Empress Dowager’s request. I will be entering the palace to provide treatment for Empress Dowager every seven days. No matter what, in this forbidden palace, rules must still be obeyed. I will ask the First Prince to send a notice of visit one day in advance to avoid clashing with the other nobles.”

After hearing how Bai Luochu spoke, the admiration in the Empress Dowager’s heart became stronger. She was even more firm in her opinion of Divine Physician Bai.

Since Bai Luochu was already here, she provided an acupuncture treatment on the spot. She then wrote down the things to take note of in the Empress Dowager’s diet, asking the servant girls in the Empress Dowager’s palace to note it down.

After making all the arrangements, she bade farewell to the Empress Dowager and returned to the First Prince's residence.