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(Surprisingly, I was okay with it.)
Maomao was going to speak out about her impressions, but she softly closed her mouth.
She washed her hands ticulously. She changed clothes.
Next, she will go to the public bathhouse her superior had treated her to. That was it.
She had dissected a human body for the first ti. A cadaver of a robber who was executed by hanging; the body had been littered with cuts all over. People might believe that cutting a person up after their death, ant that they would go onto a different path in life.
(I have to wash my body thoroughly too.)
She sniffed her hand for any remaining stench. She thought that it would be fine if she imbued a faint incense onto her change of clothes, but
That mont.
Nyannyan.
Maomao wondered if she should respond to that address. There was only one person who would call her this. She turned around. It was Tenyuu.
.
Her responding to him even though he had gotten her na wrong would an that she was acknowledging it. That being said, she also had a problem with ignoring him.
(If youre going to say sothing absurd, get a move on.)
However, he had a reason to call her to a stop. Court Physician Ryuu has sothing to talk about now.
What about the bath? she asked.
Leave. It. Till. Later. Tenyuu spoke like he was putting on airs, but he also seed unhappy that he couldnt take a bath either. He was sniffing the back of his hand.
She couldnt complain since it wasnt just her. Maomao decided to follow Tenyuu.
However, the other apprentice court physicians were leaving.
What about the others? she asked.
They probably dont know? Its supplentary exams.
Upon hearing supplentary exams, she understood. While the other apprentice court physicians could dissect animals without a problem, their hands shook when it ca to humans.
Were Maomao and Tenyuu the only ones who could cut unfazed?
(So this guy too, huh. I wonder how many more tis he saw the actual thing.)
Maomao sniffed her hand again.
In the room she was led to, there was Court Physician Ryuu, her dad Ruon, and a couple more court physicians. There were chairs set out along a large table used for etings, where the chief seat was right in the middle.
(All of them are high-ranking court physicians.)
They were all people with assured skill and had studied extensively.
Court physicians also have official rankings, but they are commonly referred to as high-ranking, middle-ranking, and apprentice.
Maomao found herself rubbing her eyes when she sighted a person among that group who was visibly rry.
The person was flapping his hands. He had round features and gentle eyes. Although the man was a eunuch, he had a moustache that resembled a loach.
Court Physician
Of course, the court physician here had inner palace in front of his title.
It was the quack doctor.
(Why is he here? No, there cant be a mistake in the personnel selection.)
Since he was working alone as a dical practitioner in the inner palace, even as a joke, it wouldnt be strange for his ranking to be a high-ranking court physician, even if its just for show.
However, he was really frivolous.
Among the other court physicians who possess so outstanding ability, the absentminded, piglet-like quack doctor was sitting down quietly.
(Which reminds )
The quack doctor was scared of touching dead bodies.
(How did he graduate from an apprentice to a court physician?)
It was too much of a mystery.
While Maomao was deep in thought, soone clapped their hands.
Looks like we have all gathered. Court Physician Ryuu silenced the noisy room.
There were also a number of middle-ranking court physicians who had shown up before she realised. They looked at Maomao who was more out of place than the quack doctor.
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Even if her looks werent outstanding, a single female among male court physicians would invariably catch peoples eyes.
Then, Ill begin. Feel free to sit on any empty seat.
(Even if you tell us to sit.)
The high-ranking court physicians sat down.
The middle-ranking court physicians started to move.
Tenyuu the apprentice remained standing.
Maomao also waited for everyone to sit down.
Even if he told them feel free to sit on any seat, in the end it was in the order of hierarchy. Ergencies aside, it was less discordant to sit in such a way in a situation like this.
Tenyuu took the lowest seat. Maomao sat on the empty seat.
(A delicate place.)
It looks like no one thought about sitting next to a high-ranking court physician, so the only empty seat was beside the quack doctor. Maomao sat beside the smiling quack doctor.
Oh maaan, long ti no see. Want to eat? He was hiding sweets under the table.
Not now, she replied.
There was no way she could listen with a lolly in her mouth. Moreover, Court Physician Ryuu was scowling. The quack hadnt noticed that he had been noticed.
Well then, Court Physician Ryuu spoke on about why they were summoned. It seems he left the quack, whose cheeks were rolling, alone for now. I called you all to decide who among you will be going to the western capital.
It was about what Jinshi had been discussing with Court Physician Ryuu.
About his wanting to bring court physicians along on an expedition. And how he wanted twothat matter.
Maomao had eagerly volunteered herself then. She had no idea if she was chosen in the end.
Does anyone want to go to the western capital?
Maomaos hand was about to shoot up, but there was soone faster. Before that, a question, he said.
Upon his saying question, Maomao couldnt raise her hand. She dejectedly lowered it.
The prerequisites are too ambiguous. Why are we going to the western capital? Is this another way to say a demotion?
It was a young man who was accomplished among the middle-ranking court physicians. She didnt rember his na.
(Ahh, thats true.)
Since she was told that Jinshi will be going to the western capital, Maomao naturally thought it was an expedition. However, for people who werent aware of the situation, it probably wont be different from calling it a demotion.
(No, but could it actually be a demotion?)
Demotion, no, Jinshi would say that outright, and she didnt think it was the case.
Ehh, is it really a demotion? The quack doctor panicked and nudged Maomao, whispering.
(Did you not hear about it?)
He should have gotten an explanation if he were a high-ranking court physician. No, he got left out since hes a quack. Or else, did he miss out on hearing it when he was sucking on candy?
Court Physician Ryuu cleared his throat theatrically. Maomao could only ignore the quack.
Its not a demotion. But, it will take a long ti, with the location being the location. Even by our shortest estimate, itll be three months away from the capital.
Although Court Physician Ryuu is sharp, he wont mince matters.
does that an war is starting?
Perhaps, for this reason, the surroundings were noisy. Even the quack doctor got scared. The gazes around Maomao were intense.
Guen-san, ah. Please. Dad nudged the quack doctor.
(Is Guen(, Yu Yuan in CN) the quack doctors na?)
Only allowed on
She only ever called him Court Physician when she was in the inner palace, so she never had the opportunity of hearing his na. She might have heard of it before, but honestly, it wasnt Maomaos forte to rember peoples nas, so it cant be helped.
(I wont be able to forget that military official, though.)
Rikuson, who was the weirdo tacticians subordinate. She heard that he went to the western capital, so that man was probably demoted.
Maomao was released from the quack doctor and then held down by Dad instead.
Court Physician Ryuu was already astonished and didnt look at the quack doctor. She couldnt help thinking that being unable to read the atmosphere was a certain kind of talent.
(Why havent they fired him yet?)
It was truly too mysterious.
I have no idea about war. Our work is to heal the sick and injured. Besides, this expedition will be on a grand scale, Court Physician Ryuu said.
The surrounding reactions werent really good. There probably wont be volunteers here.
(Their behaviour might change once they hear who will be going as the core.)
Jinshi, so, the imperial clan. A court physician might be given the opportunity to speak with him directly.
(However, Jinshis going hasnt been announced yet)
Considering his social status, they might be keeping quiet until the last mont.
If so, no one would raise their hand on their own volition.
Maomao was going to raise her hand, but Court Physician Ryuu glared at her.
(What was that supposed to an?)
Was he telling her to not volunteer? Did he want to tell her that she was indeed out of her league?
Is no one raising their hands? I thought so, so I have already decided on three candidates. I want one more person, so Im looking for volunteers. Does no one want the last spot? Court Physician Ryuu stirred it up, but no one reacted. As if the high-ranking court physicians had already been inford about it, they looked disappointed.
Yeeees.
One person raised their hand. It was Tenyuu.
If theres no one, may I? Im still an apprentice though. He sounded sowhat rry. Just as usual. It was the sa both when he was dissecting animals, or humans.
As he wasnt discouraged from Enen despite her chilly reception, Maomao thought that he was quite thick-skinned, but it seems it wasnt the case.
Tenyuus emotional capacity was probably considerably lower than others. He appeared expressive from an outsiders point of view, as he was a loquacious and skilled talker, though.
He might be talking to Enen because of the coldest, fascinating reaction she had given him too.
Anyone else? Court Physician Ryuu asked.
No one raised their hand.
The high-ranking court physicians sighed deeply.
(So long as Jinshi is going, soone from that group is probably among the candidates.)
Court Physician Ryuu was in charge, so it cant be him. If they were going to the west, she thought it would be Dad who had in-depth knowledge of the region and also understood western languages, but Maomao shook her head.
(With his age and physical condition, it would be difficult.)
From becoming a eunuch, he looked older than he actually was. Moreover, with his missing kneecap, he wasnt suited for long journeys.
If three people were already chosen, what about Maomao?
Many people think the western capital is remote, but it isnt so. In truth, it is quite a developed city from the influx of western cultures. Moreover, it would be easy for new techniques on the dical side of things to co in.
Though it wont be to the extent of Dad who had studied abroad, Maomao could learn from it.
(Is Dad not going?)
Thats impossible. He cant, she thought. Dad was still stuck with the quack doctor and it seed like a hassle, but he cant leave him.
No one else? Court Physician Ryuu confird, and a middle-ranking court physician raised his hand. You want to go?
I have a question. Then, the middle-ranking court physician looked at Maomao. Why is there a court lady who assists court physicians here?
Everyone probably wanted to ask that. However, asking that here also felt like not reading the room.
Are you telling that she is specially here because shes on the level of a court physician?
(It would be nice if I am.)
Hearing the answer here was as she desired, but the atmosphere was heavy. The high-ranking court physicians seed unperturbed, perhaps having already heard it, but the middle-ranking court physicians had piercing stares. Tenyuu was looking around without a change in expression.
She isnt on the sa level, but will be coming along, Court Physician Ryuu answered.
(I guess its sothing like that.)
She thought it was a valid treatnt. Anyways, she was happy that she could co along.
Since you said it will be a long journey, I dont think its suitable to bring a court lady along. The middle-ranking court physician flared up.
Certainly, if you were to compare her physical strength to that of a mans, but this one passed the practical skill exam. At the very least, she has the skill of a court physician. Also, her knowledge of pharmaceuticals likely surpasses yours. When our dicine stores run out at the destination, it is huge to be able to deal with the ingredients at the place.
Court Physician Ryuu is strict, but he sees.
The middle-ranking court physicians still looked displeased. There were also so who looked disbelieving, asking That exam?
You still cant stand that a woman is being treated the sa as a court physician and taken along? Itll be a large group this ti. Court ladies from other posts will be coming along too. Is it a problem to have more helpers?
This is the first ti we have court ladies that are exclusive to court physicians. More importantly, having her take the practical skill exam, even for Court Physician Ryuu, thats
(Hm.)
His personality was the opposite of Tenyuus. Although he was sowhat envious, it seems he had apprehensions towards Maomao. Sa goes with his words that didnt read the atmosphereshe was thankful that he had thought about Maomao, but it was a bother.
I wasnt the one who decided that, Court Physician Ryuu said a little sulkily. And then he said sothing dreadful:
Grand Marshall Kan will be going this ti.
The middle-ranking court physicians went noisy.
All the hairs on Maomaos body stood on end. She looked at Dad, and he was watching her with a sad expression. Although she wasnt Enen, her teeth started to grind audibly.
Can you people take care of him properly? Court Physician Ryuu was speaking like he had given up, so no one objected. She was troubled over whether it was good or bad to say confidential information, but that man was soone who would go either way for personnel selection.
However, Maomao didnt have the liberty to think that deeply. Her mind instantly boiled.
(That bast*rd!!)
Maomao, for the first ti in a long ti, felt like looking at Jinshi as if he was a swollen earthworm in a puddle of water.
And on top of that.
Departure will be in five days. Ill give you a break to prepare, so give your greetings to the people around you.
Maomao couldnt close her gaped mouth.
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- my thoughts:I must say, the quack doctor has such a pretty na. It's the na of a place from Chinese legends where the sun goes when it sets.
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