NOVPUBAfter a while, he released Li Nuo’s wrist, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and said to King Chun, "Your Highness, that will do."
King Chun said, "Since you’re here already, why not treat him a bit longer?"
The elder replied helplessly, "Your Highness, one cannot over-nourish what is insubstantial, and excess may be just as bad as insufficiency. If I overcompensate, it might instead harm this gentleman’s body."
King Chun considered for a moment and could only say, "Well then, someone go to the accounting room and draw out one thousand taels of silver to be sent to Doctor Liu’s residence."
The elder promptly declined, "Your Highness need not do this, not at all, this is merely the duty of my position and should not be rewarded."
King Chun, with a wave of his hand, declared, "Even you Imperial Physicians should have your consultation fees, don’t refuse it. Doctor Liu has made a tiring journey. I will have someone escort you home."
The elder did not resist further, he bowed and said, "Thank you for your generosity, Your Highness."
Although King Chun did not always act reasonably, he was quite meticulous in his dealings.
When the Imperial Doctor Order rose to his feet, his body swayed, and he had to steady himself on the bedframe to stand firm.
The True Qi he had expended this time would not be replenished for half a month.
He inwardly sighed, bowed to King Chun, and slowly walked out of the great hall.
Li Nuo sat up from the bed, feeling strength coursing through his entire body.
In just a short while, his overtaxed body seemed to have been fully replenished.
Not only that, he felt even better than before he had been exhausted.
Indeed, as Medical Family True Qi, each of the Hundred Schools has its unique characteristics.
While others strive to elevate themselves, only the Medical School dedicates itself to healing others.
Low Realm Doctors’ True Qi can protect their own bodies from numerous diseases, strengthen and invigorate them.
High Realm Doctors’ True Qi can assist others in healing wounds, even extending life, at the cost of depleting their own True Qi and even their lifespan.
However, it is rather difficult for the Medical School to cultivate to the High Realm.
Medical School practitioners of the Fifth Realm are rare throughout the continent; even the Imperial Physician of Daxia has only reached the Fourth Realm.
Concerned, King Chun asked, "How do you feel, any better?"
Li Nuo clenched his fist and said, "Thank you, Uncle King Chun, I feel much better now."
"Then that’s good, that’s good."
King Chun smiled, then asked, "You mentioned earlier that you wanted to enter Qingfeng Academy. That’s a trivial matter, I’ll issue a royal decree right away."
Seeing that he seemed unaware of the situation, Li Nuo briefly explained to him the new law enacted by the three provinces.
Upon hearing this, King Chun frowned slightly and said, "Such a thing exists?"
He genuinely was not aware of this matter.
The decrees of the three provinces need not be explained to a Regent Prince.
He stroked his short beard and said, "Had it been a month ago, this matter would have been easier to deal with, but even I cannot openly defy a newly passed law by the three provinces, lest the court’s Law lose its dignity..."
Li Nuo sighed, feeling helpless.
A month ago, he was perfectly fine amending laws at the Chang’an County Government.
If not for the nobles obstructing his path of cultivation, he would not have considered participating in the Imperial Examination.
Within the confines of the Law, there was nothing he could do by himself.
This matter did not pertain to penal laws, so his father could not intervene either.
That’s why he had come to seek the help of King Chun.
Since even King Chun was helpless in this situation, he could only think of a long-term plan.
Just as Li Nuo was feeling somewhat dejected, King Chun’s tone shifted and he added, "Don’t worry, which law did we violate? We’ll just amend it."
Li Nuo was slightly taken aback and asked, "How can it be amended?"
King Chun said, "Since we can’t defy the new law, I’ll either amend it or abolish it altogether, so you can attend the academy with integrity. Fortunately, there are three days left in this month, so I’ll convene a court session tomorrow..."
Li Nuo was astonished and asked, "Can this be done?"
He was still pondering what he should change when King Chun suggested changing the Law itself.
King Chun, unconcerned, said, "Why not? If we change this Law, then we won’t be violating the law. Don’t worry, Uncle can handle such a small matter, otherwise what use would there be for the Supervision Seal..."
Not much later.
Li Nuo exited Ningxin Hall.
Uncle King Chun truly lived up to being an elder; his perspective was something he could not compare with.
There was a meal at King Mansion soon. As he walked out of the great hall, he saw Mumu playing joyfully in the plaza not far away.
Li Yun has many ingenious toys, such as a wooden kite that could fly back on its own, a wooden horse that would circle within a certain range when ridden, wooden figures that could fight against each other...
For her, all these were fascinating novelties.
The Mohist School was scarcer in numbers compared to the Confucian, Military, Legalist, Agricultural Schools, and others.
It wasn’t because the Mohist School was especially difficult to cultivate in, but rather because it had specific talent requirements for its disciples.
Confucianism and Legalism could be pursued by anyone.
However, to cultivate in the Mohist School, not only does one require exceptionally strong practical abilities, but also a certain level of computational skill and imagination.
Li Nuo wasn’t particularly interested in those little gadgets, but Li Yun’s Mechanical Dancer did pique his curiosity.
It was hard to imagine what kind of internal Mechanism allowed her to perform such complex movements.
This world’s Mohist craftsmanship certainly had something to it.
At this moment, Li Yun was squatting on the ground, surrounded by a heap of Mechanical parts he had dismantled.
Holding two tiny wooden gears in his hand, he frowned and mumbled, "How did it break again..."
Wooden machines were indeed more prone to damage than iron ones, but the components of this Mechanical Cat were noticeably more fragile, which was abnormal.
Yet, he couldn’t pinpoint the problem.
Li Nuo walked over and asked, "Brother, are you studying Mohism?"
Li Yun stood up, rubbing his sore back, and smiled, "You don’t have to call me Princely Heir or Brother. I’m only a few months older than you. Let’s just call each other by our names..."
