Chapter 1323: Chapter 1323: The Attitude of the Nanzhao Emperor

The Nanzhao Emperor, upon hearing this, immediately felt a greater sense of fondness toward Gu Youyou.

To think someone in this world actually shares his thoughts! He had been thinking the same, but those stubborn old fogies clung to their beliefs. They worshipped the witch god and trusted no one beyond the witch doctors.

While he could govern a country, he couldn’t change a person’s faith—especially one that wasn’t overly detrimental. Other than secretly cursing those obstinate fools as idiots, it seemed there was no need for further action.

The Nanzhao Emperor burst into hearty laughter and said, “A doctor who saves lives is wonderful! I hope you achieve something meaningful in Nanzhao Country. If there’s anything you need help with, just let me know. I will do my utmost to assist you within my capacity.”

That the Nanzhao Emperor would think in this way, his words carried a clear implication—it showed, at the very least, that he was not opposed to doctors.

Of course, it could also be mere politeness since relations between the two nations were amicable at the moment. Regardless, this was undoubtedly a pleasant surprise for both Gu Youyou and Jin Zijin.

Gu Youyou promptly seized the opportunity and said, “Your Majesty, perhaps you’ve never met me, but maybe you’ve heard of me.”

“Oh? And you are…?”

“My name is Gu Youyou. Years ago, when the Lingnan Barracks suffered an outbreak of typhoid fever, the cure was devised by me. Later, the prescription sent to your country by Marquess Yue was also from my hand.”

“Ah! So it was you?” The Nanzhao Emperor’s face was filled with astonishment. He exclaimed, “I always assumed someone capable of curing such a disease must be a godlike figure akin to a Great Shaman. Yet, to my surprise, it’s such a young lady! You’ve truly caught me off guard!”

Gu Youyou humbly lowered her gaze and said, “Your Majesty, witchcraft and medical skills each have their merits. There are illnesses the Great Shaman can treat that I cannot, and likewise, there are ailments I can cure that the Great Shaman may struggle with. That’s why the Great Shaman invited me here to collaborate in researching ways to save lives—for the well-being of the people.”

These words struck a chord with the Emperor. Back when the witch doctors failed to cure an illness, yet the doctors succeeded, someone else might have taken the chance to belittle the other party while inflating their own importance. But Gu Youyou didn’t do so. Instead, she acknowledged her own limitations while subtly emphasizing the value of medical skills.

A woman like this was remarkable, no less capable than a man. For such a place like Zhuzhao Country to produce a woman like her was truly hard to believe.

After meeting with the Nanzhao Emperor, Jin Zijin and Gu Youyou returned to their seats. Jin Zijin was frequently pulled to the bonfire by Yue Rujing and several Nanzhao princes, making rounds and drinking wine.

At this moment, a sneaky figure approached Gu Youyou, startling her.

When she saw the person before her clearly, she was truly taken aback.

“Why are you here?”

Searcy, dressed in the attire of a Nanzhao Palace Attendant, sat a bit far from the fire pit in the pitch-black night, making her difficult to recognize at first.

“I’m the accompanying maid of the Ninth Princess,” Searcy declared with righteous confidence.

Gu Youyou: “…”

She nudged Searcy and said, “Stop the nonsense. Do you think I don’t know what you’re up to? Sigh, if you’re here, then what about my son? Can that silly girl Xiang Chun handle things?”

“Well, I don’t know how to take care of children either. Your son is just starting to babble as he learns to talk—so noisy it’s frustrating.”

Gu Youyou: “…”

“Ah, forget about it. I’m already here; it’s up to you now.”

Searcy adopted a shameless attitude, making it clear she wasn’t going to budge and leaving Gu Youyou to deal with it however she saw fit.