Director Xiao's body stiffened, and he almost immediately thought of Zhou Man.
After pondering for a moment, he said, "Your Majesty, Doctor Zhou Junior's medical skills are indeed excellent, but she is the only female doctor in the entire world. Why not grant her a position and bring her into the Imperial Hospital?"
But she wasn't willing at all. Zhou Man had already refused once before, and the emperor could see that she truly didn't like the idea of joining the Imperial Hospital as an imperial doctor.
The Crown Prince sat aside drinking tea, not participating in their conversation.
The emperor thought it over and felt it wasn't urgent, so he waved Director Xiao to leave for now.
After everyone had left, the Crown Prince put down his teacup and said, "Father, there is one thing I haven't told you."
The emperor, in a good mood, asked, "What is it?"
"After the state banquet, someone presented a gem, but it turned out the gem was poisonous, and I got poisoned."
The Emperor: ...
