I practiced medicine in ancient times

Chapter 221: Entering the Palace on Duty

“Also, after entering the palace, you must strictly abide by the palace rules and are not allowed to leave the Imperial Hospital without permission, unless a noble person invites you to see a doctor. You are not allowed to enter other areas without permission unless it is necessary for work.

In the palace, you will meet all kinds of people, from noble concubines to lowly eunuchs and palace maids. No matter who you meet, you must remain humble and polite, and not behave in any arrogant or rude manner.

You must know that everyone in the palace is the emperor's eyes and ears, and any carelessness may lead to disaster.

Snakes have their ways, and rats have their ways. Don't underestimate the palace maids and eunuchs. Although they have humble status, they are omnipresent in the palace and are well-informed.

Their words and deeds may become the key to your future promotion or help when you encounter difficulties. Therefore, you need to keep a proper distance from them and not trust them easily, so that you can stay safe in the palace.

In the palace, you also need to stay alert at all times and guard against all kinds of possible dangers. The power struggle in the palace is fierce, and you need to always pay attention to your words and actions to avoid being involved.

At the same time, you also need to guard against those who have ulterior motives, who may use your identity and status to seek personal gain. Therefore, you need to keep a clear head at all times and don't take sides easily.

In addition, there are many taboos and secrets in the palace. As imperial doctors, you must strictly keep secrets and not disclose any information in the palace. You must also be careful with the illnesses and conditions of the nobles in the palace and not disclose them to the outside world at will, so as not to cause trouble. "While Xu Yinan led Xu Qingyi and the other four to the Imperial Hospital in the palace, he kept admonishing Xu Qingyi and his party. This was his way of sharing his many years of experience and knowledge, hoping that they would be able to solve any difficulties they encountered in the future.

Xu Yinan has been on duty in the palace for many years and is well versed in palace rules, and his understanding of the Imperial Hospital is even deeper.

The group passed through the palace gates and finally arrived at the Imperial Hospital. The courtyard was shaded by green trees, and there was a herb garden under the wall. The air was filled with the faint aroma of herbs, which made people feel peaceful.

When they entered the palace, rows of medicine cabinets on both sides were neatly placed with various medicinal materials. The doctors of the Imperial Hospital were busy dispensing medicine, consulting patients, or discussing medical techniques.

Seeing Xu Yinan and his group coming, many doctors stopped their work and saluted Xu Yinan.

Xu Yinan took them to familiarize themselves with the various areas of the Imperial Hospital and introduced the daily operations and management systems of the Imperial Hospital.

Finally, he brought Xu Qingyi and his party to meet Cui Shan and Wu Chen.

"You are here." Cui Shan and Wu Chen had been waiting in a room of the Imperial Hospital for a long time. When he saw Xu Yinan and others coming, Cui Shan nodded with a smile.

"This is your official uniform and official order. I'm sure that on the way here, Imperial Doctor Xu has also told you about some of the things you should pay attention to in the palace. Remember to keep them in mind.

In addition, Doctor Xu and Doctor Bai have been specially approved by His Majesty to be appointed as Sixth-Rank Medical Officers, and the three of you will remain in the same position." Cui Shan pointed to the official uniforms with white robes and green jade belts and a green token on the table beside him and said to Xu Qingyi and his party.

However, when Xu Qingyi and the other four heard that Xu Qingyi and Bai Yan were specially granted sixth-rank official positions by the emperor, they were all shocked, but no one asked any more questions.

Xu Qingyi and Bai Yan looked at each other, and saw surprise and confusion in each other's eyes. They thought it was a great honor to be able to serve in the palace and be conferred an official rank of the eighth rank, but they did not expect to receive special approval from the emperor and obtain an official rank of the sixth rank.

Although the two were confused, Cui Shan did not explain further, so they tactfully did not ask any more questions.

Wu Chen nodded with satisfaction. He looked at Xu Qingyi and Bai Yan and said gently, "The two of you were able to receive special approval from the emperor because you two cured Prince Xun's impatience and insomnia. That's why the emperor granted you special sixth-rank official positions."

The more Wu Chen looked at Xu Qingyi and Bai Yan, the more satisfied he became. They were both skilled in medicine, steady and generous. Now they had made an impression in front of the Empress Dowager and the Emperor. It would not be a problem for them to be promoted to fifth-rank officials in the future. They could even climb higher. It all depended on their luck.

Once the two of them are promoted to the position of fifth-rank imperial physicians, the number of imperial physicians on duty at the Imperial Hospital from their two clinics will be equal. In the future, if there are any decisions in the Imperial Hospital that require voting, the imperial physicians at Huichun Clinic will not suffer any loss.

Wu Chen also said: "Yes, the doctors in the palace are all strictly selected. You can get such an opportunity, which is almost a step to heaven. It is not easy to be canonized as a sixth-rank official.

For ordinary doctors, it is extremely difficult to obtain an official position of the ninth rank. Even some doctors, who have worked in the Imperial Hospital for decades, can only obtain an official position of the sixth or seventh rank.

Not to mention that you entered the Imperial Hospital and became a sixth-rank medical officer. This honor is a high recognition of your medical skills.

I hope you can cherish this opportunity and work hard to improve your medical skills."

Xu Qingyi and Bai Yan nodded in agreement, saying that they would do their best to live up to the expectations of His Majesty and the two adults.

"The ranks of the imperial physicians are: First rank: Holy Imperial Physician, Second rank: Grand Imperial Physician, Second rank: Official Imperial Physician, Second rank: Court Envoy, Third rank: Deputy Court Envoy, Third rank: Left Court Judge, Fourth rank: Right Court Judge, Fourth rank: Chief Internal Physician, Fifth rank: Imperial Physician, Fifth rank: Chief Clerk, Sixth rank: Medical Officer, Sixth rank: Clerk, Seventh rank: Physician, Seventh rank: Medical Assistant, Eighth rank: Female Doctor, Eighth rank: Doctor, Ninth rank: Intern Female Doctor, Ninth rank: Maid Female Doctor.

Among the concubines in the palace, only those of the fifth rank or above were qualified to summon the fifth rank imperial physician for medical consultation.

Only the mistress of a palace, concubine, or noble concubine are qualified to summon an imperial physician of the fourth rank or above to see a doctor.

As for doctors below the rank of fifth-rank imperial physician, they basically treated palace maids, eunuchs, and low-ranking concubines in the palace.

Of course, this is not absolute. If a low-ranking concubine is seriously ill, or if His Majesty the Emperor is particularly concerned about her, even a doctor of the fifth rank or above may be summoned to the palace to treat her.

Deep in the imperial palace, the imperial doctors each have clear duties and ranks. Only imperial doctors above the fifth rank are qualified to stay on duty in the Imperial Hospital at night, and are in charge of the affairs of the Imperial Hospital on duty days. As for doctors below the fifth rank, they will be assigned to duty according to the situation. In a month, there will be three or four days when you will be on duty in the palace at night.

In addition, all imperial doctors will be on duty for nine days and take a bath for one day. If you want to take a leave, you must report to me and Lord Wu in advance. "Afterwards, Cui Shan and Wu Chen introduced some specific affairs and daily work arrangements in the palace to Xu Qingyi and others. Xu Qingyi and others listened very carefully, fearing that they would miss any details.