Chapter 134: Hidden Feelings

However, even though he was puzzled, he still answered honestly. “This illness cannot be treated by herbal medicine alone. Perhaps the method of opening the chest and treating the heart directly could be tried.”

Opening the chest and treating the heart directly?

The three doctors looked at each other.

If a person’s heart were opened, how could they possibly survive?

Such a terrifying method of treatment sounded more like an evil practice than proper medicine.

Thinking this, one of the old doctors said, “Xiaoming, if a person’s heart is opened, how could they still live? Such a method is no different from killing someone. This is not the way of medicine, but the way of evils. You should not mention this again in front of others in the future.”

Yue Mingxuan sighed softly.

Congenital heart disease was, in simple terms, a heart defect present from birth.

In modern times, aside from surgery, there was no better treatment.

But to ancient people, heart surgery truly did sound terrifying.

It was no wonder they reacted this way.

So, Yue Mingxuan explained, “What I mean is that if anesthetic medicine is used and external methods are applied to stop the flow of blood, then opening the chest to treat the heart might be possible.”

After hearing his explanation, the three elders still only shook their heads.

One of them even glanced at Rong Qinglei and let out a heavy sigh.

Yue Mingxuan immediately understood what the three of them were thinking,and a faint blush rose on his fair face.

What were they imagining?

He and Rong Qinglei were just friends, nothing more.

At this moment, Rong Qinglei spoke up. “I appreciate the three elders’ concern. However, I do not believe what Mingxuan said is an evil path. Moreover, I have suffered from this heart illness since childhood. Every day I live in this world is like time stolen from fate. If there truly is such a method of opening the chest that can cure my heart disease, then no matter how dangerous it is, I am willing to give it a try.”

Yue Mingxuan looked at Rong Qinglei with some surprise.

Heart surgery was far too terrifying for people of ancient times.

Even old physicians with many years of medical experience felt it was impossible, yet Rong Qinglei was able to face it so calmly.

To be able to face it with such calmness, either he had already seen life and death very clearly, or there was something in this world that he absolutely could not give up.

Someone as noble him, what he was most unwilling to let go of was probably the financial power of Beirong.

Thinking of this, Yue Mingxuan spoke in a probing tone, “Actually, if you were to worry less and use your mind less, your heart condition could allow you to live longer.”

Rong Qinglei understood what Yue Mingxuan meant.

So, he smiled faintly and said, “Money and status mean nothing to me, it’s like dirt beneath my feet.”

After saying this, he looked deeply at Yue Mingxuan again and said, “The sun and moon shine bright, and so does my heart.”

Hearing Rong Qinglei’s restrained yet firm confession, the three elderly doctors exchanged looks with one another, all showing expressions of understanding.

It was not that Yue Mingxuan did not understand Rong Qinglei’s feelings, but he could not accept this sincerity.

He could only give a dry laugh and deliberately joke to ease the situation. “Other people’s hearts are full moons, but yours is a crescent moon.”

Everyone could hear that Yue Mingxuan was teasing Rong Qinglei.

Seeing that his words were lighthearted and amusing, they could not help but laugh.

Even Rong Qinglei showed a faint smile on his face.

At this moment, a servant with a nervous expression walked in.

When Rong Qinglei saw him, a trace of displeasure appeared on his face.

“Why are you here?” he asked.

The servant wore a bitter expression.

Everyone knew that disturbing his master at this time was asking for trouble, but someone had to do it.

They had drawn lots and today it was his unlucky turn.

Hearing the cold tone in Rong Qinglei’s voice, the servant’s voice began to tremble. “M-Master, someone from the palace has come to look for you. It’s urgent. It really is urgent.”

Afraid that Rong Qinglei would not believe him, the servant quickly took out a golden token shown by the visitor.

When Rong Qinglei saw the token, his pupils shrank slightly.

This was the highest emergency token of his palace.

He immediately stood up and said, “Mingxuan, I’m afraid I have to leave first.”

Yue Mingxuan nodded.

He had already felt that it was strange for Rong Qinglei to stay here for so long.

Now that Rong Qinglei had something to attend to, Yue Mingxuan was more than happy.

“Go take care of your business quickly.” He said.

After walking two steps forward, Rong Qinglei seemed to remember something and turned back. “I know there’s a grilled fish place in the eastern part of the city that’s pretty good. How about we go eat there together next time?”

With good food as bait, Yue Mingxuan naturally nodded in agreement.

Rong Qinglei strode out of the clinic and boarded the carriage that the servant had already prepared.

He felt that he had begun to understand Yue Mingxuan’s small habits and temper.

For his sake, he was willing to gather all the best food from the four nations into the imperial city.

He lightly tapped the side of the carriage and instructed, “Prepare a list of famous foods from the four nations.”

As long as Yue Mingxuan was willing, he would accompany him in tasting all the delicacies under heaven.

After Rong Qinglei left, Yue Mingxuan felt himself relax all at once.

He sat down at the table in the side room and began thinking deeply about ways to make money.

When he thought about what had happened today, a sudden flash of inspiration struck his mind.

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