Chapter 796: Abrupt rise, the most revered and respected (2/2)
Of all the Seven Noble Families, the Shadow Clan’s shadow arts were consummate skills known by the public. However, nobody realized their secret skills in medicine. As they had the task of protecting West Qin royalty, the Shadow Clan also undertook the duties of imperial physicians at their sides. The forefather of the Shadow Clan had intimate ties with the medical academy. However, Gu Beiyue was unaware of that particular detail, nor would he ever know. He had just inherited multiple medical skills from his grandfather and studied hard since his youth to gain all his abilities. He had always been low-key and never vied for favors. He never expected to be holding up Medical City’s token one day.
Was this another way to protect?
Han Yunxi, from this day one, I, Gu Beiyue, vow that no one in Cloud Realm’s medical world will dare to make you their enemy!
Gu Beiyue’s eyes were cold as he held the token aloft. In a flash, all of the members of the medical academy from its department heads to the young medical assistants all bent down in a formal bow. Han Yunxi stared at Gu Beiyue until she knitted her brows.
Why?
Why is it that I can see the gentleness in his eyes, even when he looks so stern?
Why is it that he’s looking scornfully at the medical academy, but I feel like he’s looking at me?
In the crowd, Bai Yanqing’s glare was enough to kill a man, but nobody noticed. Soon enough, the marvel of the medical skills competition spread throughout Medical City. Overnight, the words “Gu Beiyue” became the miracle of Medical City, then all of Cloud Realm Continent.
Early next morning, Gu Beiyue formally took on his role as academy head. His ascension promptly broke up the three power factions of the three department heads. Everyone and their clans were eager to flatter him and get on his good side. Unfortunately, all of them had underestimated Gu Beiyue’s administration skills. The first thing he did upon assuming position was to call a conference discussing the obstructed labor case. He placed the pain-killing techniques of acupuncture as the focal point and required it be spread publicly within the next few years. Additionally, the case of amniotic fluid embolism and its treatment were to be recorded as a typical case to be published in various texts.
After that, he promoted Fourth Young Miss Ren and gave her a special permit that allowed her to rise to sixth rank Primogenitor Doctor and break the rules to become a director. With this, he pulled Clan Head Ren to his side. Although the Ren Clan’s strength couldn’t be compared to other older, more established families, they also lacked the complex, intricate interpersonal connections within the medical academy’s circles. As long as Gu Beiyue had the heart to promote, the Ren Clan would definitely remain loyal to his side!
His single promotion stirred the hearts of many other small or newer clans within Medical City. They saw hope with his actions and proactively moved to seek refuge at his side. This was how Gu Beiyue managed to suppress the old established families and disintegrate the years of complicated relationships brimming within the academy.
If even Fourth Young Miss Ren was promoted, then what about Han Yunxi? She had been a great help in the emergency treatment, so Gu Beiyue gave her full credit for her contributions during the amniotic fluid embolism. Because of her efforts, he had the excuse to raise her to a seventh rank Sage Doctor and a member of the Council of Elders. This was quite a large leap, but Fourth Young Miss Ren had already set a precedent with her promotion. Since Han Yunxi did more than the girl, she naturally earned a higher rank. And since she was promoted after Fourth Young Miss Ren, the Ren Clan didn’t have much to argue about, either.
Those who did protest were quickly refuted by the Ren Clan, so Gu Beiyue didn’t even have to speak up. Once Han Yunxi learned of this news, she finally understood why Gu Beiyue had asked for Fourth Young Miss Ren out of the blue. Using the chance to save a life and the background of the Apricot Woods Medical Skills Competition, Gu Beiyue managed to promote quite a few people.
Luo Zuishan’s behavior at the Apricot Woods Conference, combined with Gu Beiyue’s bias, smoothly raised him from director to the Council of Elders. Third Elder Shen went from the council to the Vice Council of department heads, making him equals with the other trio. On the day that Third Elder Shen Jueming took office, Gu Qishao exposed Department Head Lin’s liaison with Lady Lianxin. The man was put into prison while Department Heads Ouyang and Huo began living in fear for their livelihoods. They wouldn’t feel so guilty if they hadn’t done things against their conscience. Gu Qishao didn’t touch them, but neither would they ever seek trouble for Gu Beiyue again.
In only three days, Gu Beiyue finished transferring personnel and re-organizing all of medical academy. All of Medical City could only sigh at his achievements, while all of Cloud Realm Continent were shook by his actions. Various power factions across the continent had sent their representations to observe these actions, so the masters behind the scenes were watching too!
Ning Cheng had almost reached Medical City when he heard the latest updates. It made him waver and wonder whether he should double back instead. Meanwhile, Long Feiye received the news just as he joined up with Baili Yuanlong.
“Congratulations to Your Highness, congratulations!” Baili Yuanlong greeted as soon as they met. Although he didn’t know Gu Beiyue’s true identity, he knew that him taking Medical City was the same as His Highness Duke of Qin and esteemed wangfei gaining the place for themselves.
Long Feiye’s happiness was written all over his face. He showed a rare, open smile in front of the general. “It was a beautiful job. A few days later, Han Yunxi should come back as well! Your lordship will wait for her!”
Baili Mingxiang recalled the words she’d overhead him say to the shadow guard before and couldn’t help but murmur, “Your Highness, is Doctor Gu...not returning with her?”