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Yue Ying came today to discuss the specific matters regarding the training of palace maids with Qing Wu.
This matter has not yet been fully publicized. After their discussion, they decided to announce it publicly in the Twelve Workshops. Interested individuals could sign up, and then those with good moral character would be selected for learning.
Since this is a rare opportunity, although it has not been made public, Qing Wu could already imagine that many people would actively sign up, so they discussed the number of learners with Yue Ying.
According to Qing Wu's opinion, the focus should be on quality rather than quantity for this training.
Yue Ying agreed with her view and asked if she had a specific number in mind.
Qing Wu asked her how long it would take before they could start seeing patients after completing the training.
"If they are diligent enough, three years will be sufficient," Yue Ying replied. "If it's just for ordinary consultations, they can start treating common ailments under the guidance of their master after one year. However, when it comes to prescribing medicine and preparing prescriptions, they must still do so under their master's supervision. After ten years, they should have made some progress. Learning has no limits. Even after ten years, they will need to continue their studies."
Hearing this, Qing Wu felt somewhat discouraged.
Noticing her expression, Yue Ying asked what was troubling her.
Qing Wu thought for a moment and shared her plans with her.
"I originally intended to select thirty-two individuals at first. There would be assessments at each stage. The first round would eliminate ten people, the second round would eliminate eight more, and the third round would eliminate four. The ten best candidates would then study under the master until completion. Those who were eliminated could still attend classes and continue learning medicine; they would also enter the Pharmaceutical Department but would not participate in consultations, only assisting the ten physicians."
Upon hearing the term "Pharmaceutical Department," Yue Ying's eyes lit up.
She did not expect that Qing Wu had set up a separate division for medicine among the palace maids. She quickly took her hand and asked excitedly, "What are your plans?"
Qing Wu wanted to establish a system modeled after the Six Bureaus and Twenty-Four Departments.
Since eating and medical care have always been crucial issues throughout history, she thought to start by setting up the Imperial Kitchen Bureau, which would include the Pharmaceutical Department. However, as she was just beginning this initiative and most physicians were male, she, being merely a female official, lacked the ability to recruit female doctors from below. Moreover, even if there were female doctors, how many would be willing to come into this dark palace?
She considered using this spare time to train a portion of the palace maids.
Qing Wu knew that cultivating physicians would take a considerable amount of time. Initially, she thought that establishing a female official position would also require a long time and needed to be done gradually, so she was not too anxious.
However, she did not expect that Huo Yun'ai, after discussing with her in recent days, would fully support her and urge her to implement this matter as soon as possible.
Qing Wu was puzzled about why Huo Yun'ai had suddenly changed her attitude. Although she had been eager before, it had not reached this level…
Could it be that something significant was about to happen in the palace?
But looking at his expression, there seemed to be no concern at all. Instead, there was a faint smile on his face, as if he had thought of something very happy.
“If Lord Liu doesn’t mind, I have an idea,” Yue Ying said after pondering for a moment.
The two had known each other for many years and were quite casual in their private conversations. Now that Yue Ying addressed him as “Lord Liu,” it must mean she had something serious to discuss.
Qing Wu quickly replied, “Please speak.”
“During the years of constant warfare, many people became homeless. Some women were even left without a place to stay and were wandering aimlessly,” Yue Ying said thoughtfully. “Five years ago, I began taking in some orphaned girls. In my spare time, I taught them medical skills, and now many of them can diagnose common ailments. I cannot guarantee much else, but they all have good character. Having experienced hardship themselves, they possess the most compassionate hearts.”
Qing Wu knew that five years ago Yue Ying married one of her senior brothers and together they opened a clinic. However, she was unaware that Yue Ying had also been doing such charitable work. She sighed immediately and said, “Sister Yue has a kind heart.”
Then, after a moment of thought, Yue Ying's mention of this matter sparked an idea in Qing Wu's mind. After pondering it further, she felt about seventy to eighty percent certain and couldn't help but say, "Are you suggesting that..."
Yue Ying smiled and replied, "That's right. I was thinking that if possible, we might as well let them participate in the selection of palace maids. If a few can pass, it would temporarily fill the gap of these past few years."
As long as the first batch is in place, new recruits can gradually learn each year, and over time, the team will grow stronger and more capable.
Hearing Yue Ying's suggestion, Qing Wu was very pleased. After considering it for a moment, she said, "Then I will find a few matrons in the next couple of days to discuss this matter. If it's feasible, I'll have Dou Mama send you a message. Then I'll arrange this."
She was completely unhesitant and didn't need to consult anyone else; she could make decisions on her own.
Yue Ying was surprised and asked, "Isn't it necessary to inform His Majesty?"
"No need."
Qing Wu knew that Doctor Luo was a trusted confidant of Huo Yun'ai and that both Doctor Luo and his disciples had impeccable character, so she didn't have many concerns in front of Yue Ying.
While considering this matter, she added, "I can take full responsibility for the selection of palace maids and female officials."
Unintentionally, Qing Wu assumed she was just a female official, so delegating the establishment of female officials to herself didn't seem like a big issue.
However, Yue Ying's master had served in the palace for many years and naturally understood that all personnel matters in the harem must be decided by the rulers.
Without a female master in the harem, everything must go through their hands.
His Majesty's arrangement seems to treat Qing Wu as if she were...
Yue Ying's mind raced as she looked at the outstanding and serious girl before her. Remembering how His Majesty hurried to find his master because of her back in the day, she suddenly understood a bit more and couldn't help but smile.
She noticed that Qing Wu seemed unaware of her significant authority, so she didn't clarify and instead said, "This matter is urgent; I need to go back and make some arrangements."
Those orphaned girls varied in age and temperament. She needed to think carefully and assess their medical skills. Only those who were suitable would be presented to Qing Wu for selection.
Qing Wu responded with a "good" and got up to see her out.
In truth, Qing Wu didn't understand why Huo Yun'ai suddenly began to worry about reorganizing the harem. However, this was fine. Once there was a reasonable plan and appropriate female officials were chosen, these palace maids could stand tall in their daily tasks without having to constantly look at the eunuchs' faces as they had before.
Yue Ying carefully considered everything Qing Wu had said today, and the more she thought about it, the more excited she became.
Initially, she thought that Qing Wu's management of the palace maids was merely a rough idea, but she hadn't expected that His Majesty and Qing Wu would take it so seriously.
In this dynasty, women were originally just meant to support their husbands and raise children. If they showed themselves in public, they would be criticized.
Even she, despite being raised by the imperial physician of the Taiyi Hospital and encountering many difficulties when practicing medicine publicly, faced challenges.
Of course, powerful figures like the Grand General or the head of the Yi Family didn't have to worry about others' opinions. But how many could be like them?
With the Grand General's passing and the court being controlled by Zhu Ge Lao and the Imperial Teacher, there was gradually no place left for women.
Yue Ying pondered every word Qing Wu had said today, and a thought began to emerge in her mind.
At the moment just before stepping out of the Door, Yue Ying suddenly paused. Leaning against the door frame, she turned back and softly asked, "Liu Young Lady, does the Imperial Medical Institute accept women?"
Qing Wu did not expect her to ask this question. However, thinking about Huo Yun'ai's attitude, she replied, "I can ask for you."
"Thank you." Yue Ying actually bowed to Qing Wu.
Qing Wu hurriedly stepped aside, "Sister Yue means..."
"I want to enter the Imperial Medical Institute," Yue Ying said, a serious and confident expression slowly appearing on her face as she broke into a determined smile. "I want to enter the Imperial Medical Institute. I want to be responsible for training female physicians. They can treat women in the palace and practice medicine outside of it as well. With skills in hand, they can help more women."
Qing Wu did not expect Yue Ying to have such aspirations. She had only mentioned a few words, yet Yue Ying had thought so far ahead.
Although Huo Yun'ai had agreed to allow Yue Ying to teach in the palace, she had not given Yue Ying the freedom to come and go as she pleased. Each time Yue Ying came over, it was always arranged in advance with Qing Wu, and then Dou Mama would take her in using Qing Wu's token.
As a physician, one could enter the palace freely. If one held a teaching position, it would be even more convenient and appropriate.
It seemed that Yue Ying had long harbored the desire to train more female physicians and help more women, which led her to make this decision in such a short time.
"I will definitely discuss this with His Majesty properly," Qing Wu said earnestly.
In fact, she believed that there was an eighty to ninety percent chance of success.
Huo Yun'ai had grown up under the watch of the Former Emperor and the Grand General. The Grand General, being a woman, possessed decisiveness and determination that many men lacked. Thus, Huo Yun'ai never underestimated women.
This was also why she was willing to establish a system for female officials in the harem.
Yue Ying smiled and said, "Then I will trouble you."
Although she felt a bit anxious inside, she still had some confidence in this matter.
She was confident in her medical skills.
As for His Majesty...
If it weren't for Qing Wu's current power, and if His Majesty didn't trust Qing Wu enough to allow a woman to have sufficient status, Yue Ying would never have such delusions.
However, since she encountered this opportunity, she absolutely could not let it slip away!
The two shared an umbrella as they walked. When it was time to part ways, Yue Ying remembered something and casually mentioned it to Qing Wu.
"I heard Mr. Zheng is preparing to take the Imperial Examination and has registered for this year's Autumn Examination. Have you heard about it?"
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