A few months later, there was a sound of celebration in the Imperial Examination Hall in the capital, and ministers filed in, whispering to each other. Jiang Yanwan and Wu Junyao walked on the path beside the palace wall, still immersed in the afterglow of that great victory.

Suddenly, a eunuch came running over, his face full of anxiety: "Miss Jiang, the emperor has ordered you to go to the Qianqing Palace immediately."

Jiang Yanwan was stunned for a moment, then immediately turned to look at Wu Junyao, her eyes full of questions. Wu Junyao nodded: "Go quickly, I'll wait for you here if there's anything."

Jiang Yanwan smiled and nodded, then followed the eunuch to the Qianqing Palace. When she arrived, she saw the emperor discussing state affairs with several ministers. When he saw her come in, he waved his hand and motioned her to come forward.

"Jiang Yanwan, you've come just in time." The emperor smiled slightly, "I want to make Concubine Yue the successor, but Concubine Yue has been weak and sickly since she was a child. I have appointed you as her personal female physician to take care of her daily life and health throughout the process."

Jiang Yanwan was shocked. Although she had many doubts in her heart, she did not dare to ask more questions. She just bowed respectfully and said, "I will do my best to obey your order."

The emperor nodded and signaled her to leave. Jiang Yanwan left as he said, but her heart was full of doubts. She knew that the emperor's decision must have a deep meaning, and the new concubine named Yue Guifei was even more puzzling.

After returning to the mansion, Jiang Yanwan told Wu Junyao about the incident. Wu Junyao pondered for a moment, frowned and said, "Concubine Yue? This name is unfamiliar. Do you know her origins?"

Jiang Yanwan shook her head: "I have no idea. However, the emperor personally assigned me to take care of her, there must be a reason."

Wu Junyao nodded: "In that case, you should be careful. I will send a few people to protect you secretly."

The next day, Jiang Yanwan went to Concubine Yue's palace. It was a palace with gorgeous decorations but a hint of sadness in the air. Two rows of maids stood in front of the door, each with a solemn look, and seemed to have been well trained.

"Miss Jiang, Concubine Yue is resting in the inner room. Please follow me." An older maid said in a low voice and led Jiang Yanwan into the hall.

In the inner room, the smoke from the incense burner drifted gently, and the air was filled with a light and elegant incense fragrance. A beautiful but pale woman was half leaning on the bed, with a hint of fatigue between her eyebrows.

"This is Miss Jiang, who has been personally appointed by the Emperor as your personal physician." The maid introduced respectfully.

Concubine Yue opened her eyes, looked at Jiang Yanwan, and smiled faintly: "You are Jiang Yanwan? I heard that you are an excellent doctor. This time, I am grateful to you."

Jiang Yanwan sensed the coldness and alienation in Concubine Yue's tone, but she remained humble: "Your Highness, you are too kind. I will do my best to take care of your health."

Concubine Yue nodded and closed her eyes, looking extremely tired. Jiang Yanwan began to carefully check her pulse and found that her physique was indeed very weak and she was troubled by many chronic diseases.

Over the next few days, Jiang Yanwan took good care of Concubine Yue, prepared prescriptions, and used acupuncture to treat her. Although Concubine Yue was still quiet, she gradually showed some recognition for her professionalism.

One afternoon, Jiang Yanwan had just finished acupuncture for Concubine Yue and was sorting out the medicine when she heard Concubine Yue whisper, "Miss Jiang, do you know why I am so weak and sickly?"

Jiang Yanwan was slightly stunned, stopped what she was doing, and replied softly, "Please tell me clearly, Your Majesty."

Concubine Yue sighed and said slowly, "I have been weak since childhood. I have been recuperating outside the palace for these years and have never set foot in the palace. I was suddenly summoned to the palace this time because... because your majesty missed the mother of Prince Jin and wanted to find someone to express his old feelings."

Jiang Yanwan was shocked, as if she suddenly understood something. But she wisely did not ask further questions, but just comforted her in a gentle voice: "Your Majesty, don't worry too much, your health is important, I will do my best to help you recover."

Concubine Yue nodded, sighed, and leaned against the bedside, lost in thought. Jiang Yanwan's heart was in turmoil. She had to find a more effective treatment to relieve the pain of this mysterious woman.

As night fell, Jiang Yanwan returned to the mansion and met Wu Junyao and A Yan who had been waiting for a long time. She recounted what she had heard during the day, and Wu Junyao frowned: "It seems that Concubine Yue is not an ordinary person. She may have some connection with the mother of King Jin."

"Yes, the emperor made her a concubine, I'm afraid it's not just out of kindness." Jiang Yanwan nodded, "However, we have no way to verify it for the time being, so we need to act with caution."

Although Ah Yan was still young, he could understand his mother's words. He suddenly suggested, "Mother, why don't we go to the storehouse to see if there are any secret prescriptions from ancient books and famous doctors that may help Concubine Yue recover soon."

Jiang Yanwan smiled and stroked her son's head: "You are quite clever. Okay, we will go look for it tomorrow."

The next morning, Jiang Yanwan and Wu Junyao took Ah Yan to the library in the mansion. They carefully searched for medical books and read ancient books, and finally found some special prescriptions that might be useful in an old manuscript.

"These recipes may look strange, but they may be exactly what Concubine Yue needs." Jiang Yanwan said excitedly.

Wu Junyao nodded: "Then give it a try, it's better to be careful."

So Jiang Yanwan applied the newly discovered prescription to the treatment of Concubine Yue, and closely observed her reaction. Gradually, Concubine Yue's condition improved and her complexion was much better than before.

One afternoon, Concubine Yue smiled faintly, "Miss Jiang, you are such a great doctor. My health has improved a little bit."

Jiang Yanwan said modestly: "This is the result of the recovery of the queen's own physical condition. I just did my part."

Concubine Yue smiled slightly, her eyes softened a bit, "I heard that you have a close relationship with Governor Wu. Has he ever mentioned anything about the Prince of Jin to you?"

Jiang Yanwan was slightly startled, but still answered calmly: "Governor Wu is loyal and does not dare to have any objections to any of the emperor's arrangements."

Concubine Yue sighed and said, "Forget it, let's not talk about it. You can continue to give me acupuncture."

As time went by, Concubine Yue's health gradually recovered, and her relationship with Jiang Yanwan became closer. Jiang Yanwan won Concubine Yue's trust with her intelligence and patience.

However, late one night, when Jiang Yanwan was about to rest, she suddenly received a summons: "Miss Jiang, Concubine Yue has an urgent matter to summon you, please go as soon as possible."

Jiang Yanwan's heart tightened, and she immediately got up and rushed to Concubine Yue's palace. She saw Concubine Yue sitting on the edge of the bed with a pale face and an anxious expression.

"Your Majesty, what happened?" Jiang Yanwan asked with concern.

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