The princess was ordained by Heaven.

Chapter 108 Gynecology

The emperor and Jianyang, who were familiar with his character, were both somewhat surprised.

The most unbelievable one was Zhao Lingyin.

Chief Zhao always acts in a very rigid and methodical manner, never going astray. As a result, he sometimes appears to be overly pedantic.

But it was precisely because of this that he was able to remain peaceful and stable in the palace for many years and firmly hold the position of head of the academy.

Zhao Lingyin never expected that her father would speak up for her against the emperor he admired most.

He had always felt that she acted out of line and didn't know the rules, and he had been holding a grudge for many years because she refused to listen to him.

She didn't give Chief Zhao a chance to continue speaking, and said in a cold tone, "What does the princess want me to do?"

Zheng Xun smiled slightly: "I want you to follow the same old path you started down."

Zhao Lingyin does have a talent for detoxification and poison making, but this is neither her forte nor her favorite skill.

What she's truly skilled at and wants to pursue is gynecology.

While not many people are willing to pursue the path of poisoning, it is not uncommon. However, even fewer specialize in gynecology, and women who specialize in gynecology are extremely rare.

As a woman, she knew from a young age how difficult it is for women to suffer from private ailments.

A man's study of gynecology drew criticism from the public and embarrassment from patients. Most women who fell ill simply had to endure the pain; if they survived, all that was left was to pull through. If they didn't, they would suffer for years, or even... die.

It's not that they aren't afraid, but rather that they fear the sharp, knife-like rumors more than their illness.

Having witnessed the plight of many other women, she vowed to change the situation.

However, in this era, practicing medicine is difficult, gynecology is difficult, and female doctors are even more difficult. With these triple challenges, the difficulties Zhao Lingyin faces are unimaginable.

Zhao Lingyin lowered her eyes slightly, her expression remaining calm, but her somewhat disordered breathing betrayed her inner turmoil.

Dean Zhao clenched his fists tightly, as if he had thought of something he hated, and his expression was somewhat gloomy.

Zhao Lingyin may seem carefree, but she is actually very resilient. She knows how difficult this path is, but she has never thought of giving up.

However, she encountered an obstacle as soon as she took her first step. There were not many ancient medical books on gynecology, and Chief Physician Zhao was not skilled in gynecology; she couldn't even find a teacher to instruct her.

Unwilling to give up, she searched through countless books, looking for the few records that were as rare as the morning stars.

She began to travel extensively, from the Imperial Medical Academy to the common people, learning and recording any knowledge about gynecology that she encountered from doctors as valuable experience.

At this time, she was only fifteen years old.

Those days were too hard. Chief Zhao felt sorry for her and opposed her taking this path from the beginning. Because of their differing opinions, their relationship as father and daughter was always strained, but he couldn't persuade his stubborn daughter.

Zhao Yuanshou's eyes were a little moist.

That was the girl he had been longing for, how could he not feel sorry for her?

But what could he do?

He couldn't persuade her otherwise...

As a doctor, she can't work in isolation; she needs to accumulate experience.

But she was too young, which makes it difficult to trust people, let alone with a gynecological condition that is considered very private by modern people.

She was unwilling to accept this, so at first she could only seek out the lowest of the low. Here, the only people she could treat were either notorious or terminally ill.

Those places are mostly chaotic, so in order to protect herself, she had to disguise herself as ordinary enough.

In the beginning, she lacked sufficient experience, so she could only witness a life vanish before her eyes time and time again.

Such a scene would be tantamount to execution for a compassionate doctor.

Execution? Zhao Lingyin pondered for a moment and had to agree with this suggestion.

But it is precisely because of this that witnessing human suffering strengthens her resolve to do what she is meant to do, and allows her to understand the power she wields as a doctor. She approaches medicine with utmost care, dedicated to helping and saving lives. Each time she practices medicine, she is filled with profound caution.

Zhao Lingyin was exceptionally talented, and by the age of twenty, she had already made a name for herself. Some women disliked her for associating with too many people from all walks of life, but they still had no choice but to seek her help.

Everything was getting better and better until one day, after she had a house call, she encountered a patient who was very reluctant to seek medical help. Zhao Lingyin and the patient's husband tried to persuade her for a long time, but to no avail. At this point, Zhao Lingyin had no choice but to use a more conservative approach.

However, this was ultimately only a temporary solution. By the end, the patient was in great pain. Zhao Lingyin was frustrated and scolded her many times, but she couldn't make the decision for her. In the end, the woman endured the pain and died.

[If the matter had ended there, it wouldn't have been a big deal. But the woman's husband felt she hadn't done her job properly, so he wanted to kill her. She was lucky to escape, but a kind old woman who saved her died in her place.]

From that moment on, Zhao Lingyin never touched a gynecologist again.

Zhao Lingyin closed her eyes briefly: "Does Your Highness wish for me to return to gynecology?"

"good."

"But I don't want to."

Zheng Xun was not surprised by her refusal, and smiled sweetly: "Zhao Lingyin, you probably don't understand the current situation. I am giving you an order, not discussing it with you."

Zhao Lingyin bit the soft flesh in her mouth, suppressing her anger, and said, "Is the princess already planning to abandon me after I've served my purpose?"

Even if it is, so what?

At this moment, Chief Zhao suddenly knelt on the ground, pleading in fear, "Princess, please forgive me!"

Zhao Lingyin, who had been holding back her anger, suddenly felt a lump in her throat. She suddenly realized that perhaps choosing to return to Beijing was a mistake.

However, Zheng Xun did not continue to press the issue. Instead, he softened his tone: "Zhao Lingyin, ask yourself honestly, are you really willing to give up like this?"

Zhao Lingyin remained silent.

“Just do what I tell you to do. As for the thing you’re worried about, with me here, it will definitely not happen again,” Zheng Xun patted her shoulder. “I suggest you agree, since you don’t have any other choice.”

Zhao Lingyin: ...

She had no choice but to compromise, but she was seething with anger. So, she nodded hastily and took her leave.

Zhao Lingyin walked in front, followed by Director Zhao. Both father and daughter were in a heavy mood and returned home in silence.

Zhao Lingyin didn't want to face him, and after returning home she wanted to go straight to the pharmacy, but Chief Zhao stopped her.

"Lingyin, are you really sure?"

Zhao Lingyin's mood had returned to calm, and she even felt a sense of relief she had never experienced before.

She pondered for a moment, then answered seriously, contrary to her usual behavior: "Yes."

"This is difficult..."

“Father!” Zhao Lingyin interrupted him. “Your daughter knows that you have been thinking about me all these years and often have been unable to sleep at night. It is your daughter’s fault for pretending not to see it, but your daughter has her own ideals and will never be held back by the word ‘filial piety’.”

Sadness crept into her eyes: "Actually, I've always had a question for you: why were my brothers able to inherit your medical skills, but I couldn't?"