Chapter 537: Chapter 537 I thought you were very capable Chapter 537: Chapter 537 I thought you were very capable Wang Yingluo needed a good reputation.

The more notable, the better.

In later generations, even elementary school students would know about “The Empress’s Medical Book,” and some scholars claimed that Huaxia’s standing as the most medically advanced country in the world had a lot to do with Empress Murong.

It’s undeniable that these simple medical knowledge entered every household, teaching the ignorant how to deal with common injuries and illnesses. According to the prescriptions, one could obtain medicine without spending the silver coins needed for seeing a doctor, nor would it delay treatment.

With nearly a thousand years of accumulation and inheritance, almost every citizen of Huaxia had some understanding of medicine. Seriously speaking, indeed, it was Murong Jiu’s contribution.

Therefore, even after so many years, future generations would still remember Empress Murong, allowing her to remain illustriously renowned for centuries.

Wang Yingluo had assumed this medical book would emerge later, but unexpectedly, at this time, Murong Jiu had already compiled it, just waiting to be printed and distributed.

She narrowed her eyes and carefully flipped through the medical book, slowly forming a plan in her mind.

Before long, Miao Wuxie returned.

Seeing what Wang Yingluo was holding, which was indeed the medical book compiled by the Empress, his face darkened as he coldly said:
“Taking without asking is considered stealing. Miss Wang, is this the kind of integrity you have?”

“I originally intended to send this medical book to you with Fu Rong’s help. However, she did not hold it securely, and the book fell out. Seeing that the content of the medical book wasn’t comprehensive enough, I took the liberty of looking through it a bit more.”

“Not comprehensive enough?”

Miao Wuxie seemed to have heard a laughable joke.

“This medical book was personally compiled by Her Majesty the Empress, and my father and grand-uncle thoroughly checked it. There are no omissions.”

“Really? Didn’t Miao the Divine Healer also claim that your suturing skills were unmatched?”

Wang Yingluo successfully saw a fleeting look of embarrassment on Miao Wuxie’s face and thought to herself that this man was not utterly irredeemable; he could indeed be shaped.

She liked to see men exhibit unexpected expressions because of her; it gave her a sense of achievement.

“I can tell you what needs to be improved. Would Miao the Divine Healer care to listen?”

Miao Wuxie did not move.

Wang Yingluo knew he was hesitating, so she didn’t rush him and kept any sign of impatience off her face.

Finally, Miao Wuxie came over with a frown on his face.

“If what you say is incorrect, you must apologize to Her Majesty the Empress because you have offended her with your comments on the medical book.”

“Of course, I can do that. I’ve always been fair and willing to correct myself when I’m wrong, not one to cling stubbornly to my own views. If I am mistaken, I will surely apologize in person.”

Upon hearing this, Miao Wuxie slowly nodded.

Wang Yingluo smiled slightly, opened the medical book, and pointed to a section:
“Here, the prescription could be simplified. Changing to these few herbs not only saves the common people money but also allows for quicker effectiveness.”

The few herbs she mentioned were the result of years of experimentation in the future, and were undoubtedly far better than the current prescriptions of Murong Jiu.

Then she pointed out several other areas where simplifications could be made.

Watching Miao Wuxie’s frown deepen, she continued:
“Furthermore, for headaches and fevers, children’s digestive problems, massaging pressure points can be used. Ideally, there should be an illustration of acupressure points and human anatomy included at the end.”

“A human anatomy illustration?”

“It’s about the internal organs of the human body. Many commoners can’t even distinguish where their liver, kidneys, stomach, and intestines are located. With such a diagram, one can clearly and immediately understand which area is in pain.”

“Fu Rong, bring over paper and pen!”

Since she intended to astound Miao Wuxie, this time, she would shock him thoroughly.

Although she was just an unlicensed cosmetic surgeon, her understanding of human anatomy was very clear. She had studied biology since middle school, followed by psychology and a basic education in surgery. She had seen countless anatomical diagrams, which were commonplace in modern medical institutions.

Unlike this feudal era, where aside from the coroner and a few more skilled court physicians, probably no one could even figure out which organs the human body possessed.

Wang Yingluo was certain that the diagram she was drawing would have a profound impact on Miao Wuxie’s mind.

However, what she didn’t know was that in Miao Wuxie’s school, human anatomy was actually the most basic subject of study.

He still remembered how his father and his martial uncle took him and Murong Jiu to Righteous Mansion to help the old coroner dissect unclaimed bodies and determine the causes of death. He even mocked Murong Jiu for throwing up, but forgot that Zhuo Yinzhu was supposed to go as well but had made excuses not to. Murong Jiu was very young at the time but displayed remarkable fortitude, continuing to watch after throwing up.

So Wang Yingluo had no idea that the diagram of human organs she was drawing was actually quite childish and far less detailed than those Murong Jiu had drawn herself.

Fortunately, it was not all for naught, as Wang Yingluo indeed shared some useful knowledge.

“This here is the appendix. Sometimes abdominal pain is difficult to diagnose, and persistent issues can be due to inflammation here. In severe cases, it must be removed promptly to be cured.”

Miao Wuxie feigned an epiphany and asked, “Then what herbs can rapidly reduce inflammation?”

“Of course, it would be antibiotics.”

Upon saying this, Wang Yingluo shook her head, “It’s very difficult to produce antibiotics. Even given ten years, I wouldn’t be able to do it.”

She hadn’t learned about pharmaceuticals; all that was more difficult for her than climbing to the heavens. Even if she had the machinery, she wouldn’t know how to use it, let alone conjure something out of nothing in ancient times.

Miao Wuxie discreetly noted down the term “antibiotics,” seeing Wang Yingluo’s demeanor and knowing she had divulged all she knew.

This also suggested that Wang Yingluo’s knowledge in the field of medicine was scant; those were probably all the insights she could muster.

“How’s the diagram I’ve drawn?”

Wang Yingluo asked with self-satisfaction.

Miao Wuxie reached into his bosom and, after rummaging around, pulled out a piece of sheepskin parchment:
“Why don’t you take a look at this drawing, Miss Wang?”

As the parchment was unfolded, Wang Yingluo initially looked indifferent. But in the next moment, her facial expression drastically changed.

There was no other reason than the fact that the sheepskin parchment in Miao Wuxie’s hand portrayed an extremely intricate diagram of the human body–it depicted not just the organs but even the blood vessels with crystal clear detail!

On the other side of the parchment was a chart of the body’s acupuncture points, which was extraordinarily complex.

Compared to this, Wang Yingluo’s drawings were simply child’s play.

Wang Yingluo’s complexion turned unsightly.

“What do you mean by this?”

“You don’t think that what you can come up with, Her Majesty the Empress wouldn’t have thought of, do you? The Empress’s drawings of the human body have already been completed, and they will soon be reproduced in The Empress’s Medical Book.”

“You’re deceiving me! You purposely left the medical book behind, wanting me to fill in the gaps for you, what heavy scheming you have!”

Wang Yingluo hissed through clenched teeth, her anger uncontainable.

Miao Wuxie scoffed, “I thought you had some substantial skills, but it turns out this is all you amount to. I expected too much.”

Having said that, he took the medical book and medicine chest, turned around, and walked away, leaving behind a sneering laugh.