The Legend of the Medical Concubine

Chapter 224: Interference from the Dali Envoy

In the palace, a solemn and dignified atmosphere enveloped every corner. Lin Ruoxue was concentrating on diagnosing the patient's difficult disease, as if the whole world was left with only her and the patient lying on the stretcher. She sometimes frowned slightly in thought, and her delicate eyebrows were like the surface of a lake wrinkled by the breeze, rippling with ripples of thought. Sometimes she gently touched the patient's body, her fingers were like a smart butterfly, carefully dancing on the patient's skin, trying to find more clues. Every touch was accompanied by endless caution and concentration, as if touching a precious puzzle.

The Dali envoy looked at Lin Ruoxue's serious expression, and felt a little uneasy. A trace of panic flashed in his narrow eyes. He didn't want the people of Nanyue to win this challenge, because this was not only about the competition of medical skills, but also about the honor and status of the two countries. So, he decided to start interfering with Lin Ruoxue and trying to disrupt her rhythm.

The messenger cleared his throat, and the sound was particularly abrupt in the silent palace. He said loudly: "Miss Lin, you have to hurry up, we don't have that much time to wait for you. In my Dali Kingdom, those famous doctors are helpless against this disease. What can you, a woman, do?" His words were full of ridicule and doubt, and every word was like a sharp dagger, piercing Lin Ruoxue's self-esteem.

Lin Ruoxue frowned slightly, her willow-like eyebrows slightly furrowed, as if telling of her inner dissatisfaction. But she ignored the messenger's words, her eyes still fixed on the patient, as if everything in the outside world had nothing to do with her. She continued to examine the patient attentively, constantly analyzing various possible causes of the disease in her mind. Her brain was like a high-speed machine, quickly screening various clues, trying to find the truth hidden behind the disease.

Seeing that Lin Ruoxue was unmoved, the messenger became even more anxious. He continued, "Humph, I think you are just wasting your time. This disease cannot be cured at all, you'd better give up as soon as possible." His voice became more and more shrill, like a piercing whistle, which made people feel annoyed.

Lin Ruoxue felt a little angry, and that anger was like a burning flame, burning in her heart. But she still tried to suppress her emotions. She knew that she couldn't be affected by the words of the messenger, otherwise she would lose her composure. She bit her lips tightly, leaving a shallow mark on her pink lips, showing her inner struggle.

At this time, the ministers of Nanyue Kingdom also began to worry. Minister A whispered: "This Dali Kingdom envoy has been interfering. How can Miss Lin not be affected?" His eyes were full of worry, as if he was watching a battle that was about to fail. Minister B also said worriedly: "Yes, what should we do?" He clenched his hands tightly together, showing his inner tension.

The King of Nanyue sat on the throne, his face so gloomy that it seemed like water could drip out. He was very dissatisfied with the behavior of the Dali envoy, but he couldn't get angry. He could only pray in his heart: "Lin Ruoxue, you must stay calm." His eyes were full of expectation and trust, as if he was looking at his last hope.

Lin Ruoxue took a deep breath, and the breath was like a cool breeze, which calmed her mood a little. She raised her head, looked at the Dali envoy with a firm gaze, and said, "Your Excellency, you don't have to be so anxious. Medical diagnosis takes time. I will definitely find the cause and cure the patient. If you interfere with me like this, it will only make people think that you are guilty." Her voice was crisp and powerful, like a beating war drum, full of confidence and determination.

The messenger was choked by Lin Ruoxue's words, and his face became even uglier. His cheeks flushed slightly, as if his lies were exposed in public. But he did not give up, and continued: "Guilty? The medical skills of my Dali Kingdom are world-famous. Why should I feel guilty? I just think you are wasting my time." Although his words were still tough, they revealed a lack of confidence.

Lin Ruoxue ignored the messenger and closed her eyes. Her long eyelashes trembled gently like butterfly wings. She calmed down and carefully felt the patient's pulse again. Her fingers gently rested on the patient's wrist, feeling the weak beating. She tried to eliminate external interference and focus on her diagnosis. She had only one belief in her heart, which was to find the cause of the disease and cure the patient.

However, the Dali envoy did not intend to give up. He began to point fingers and say some specious words, trying to disrupt Lin Ruoxue's thoughts. His voice was like a buzzing fly, making people feel upset.

Lin Ruoxue's anger grew stronger and stronger, like a volcano about to erupt, and could erupt at any time. But she knew that she couldn't be swayed by her emotions. She secretly told herself: "I must stay calm and not let the messenger succeed." She clenched her teeth tightly and tried to control her emotions. Her eyes became more determined, as if she was announcing her determination to the messenger.