Lin Yue’s New Therapy: A Major Breakthrough in Medicine
Lin Yue's passion for medicine burned like an eternal flame, igniting every corner of her life. Each morning, before the first rays of sunlight fully pierced her window, she would already be seated in her clinic, patiently feeling the pulse and inquiry of every patient who came seeking help. Her gaze was focused and determined, missing no subtle symptom in the patients' descriptions, as if engaged in a silent battle against illness. After a day of diagnosis and treatment, she would hurry back to her study, burying herself in piles of medical books. The yellowed pages of ancient tomes rustled under her fingertips, carrying her endless thirst for and exploration of medical knowledge.
Recently, a terrible smallpox epidemic swept through like a raging tide, plunging people into endless fear and pain. Seeing the haggard, moaning patients tortured by smallpox in the streets, Lin Yue's heart was filled with compassion and resolve. She knew she must step forward to combat this epidemic. Thus, she resolutely dedicated herself to studying smallpox treatment, as if forgetting everything around her, her eyes fixed only on the medical puzzles to be solved.
To find a cure for smallpox, Lin Yue embarked on a long and arduous journey of exploration. She shuttled daily between the imperial library and folk medical halls, not missing any ancient book that might record smallpox treatments. Each medical text was studied and compared repeatedly, the obscure words in her eyes becoming codes leading to hope. In the laboratory, she forgot to eat and sleep, repeatedly preparing medicines by hand, trying to mix different herbs and minerals in various proportions. Her hands became rough and chapped from long contact with medicinal materials and reagents, but she paid no heed. Her eyes always shone with firmness, her heart holding only one belief: *must find a cure for smallpox*.
The long-term high-intensity work gradually wore down Lin Yue's body like a heavy yoke. Her once-round cheeks grew gaunt, her eye sockets sunken, and she looked utterly exhausted. When the emperor learned of this, his heart ached as if pierced by a blade. He knew Lin Yue had risked her safety and health to save the people, and her medical benevolence moved him deeply. He immediately ordered the royal kitchen to prepare nutritious meals, delivered daily to Lin Yue's quarters. Each time the food arrived, the emperor would tell the eunuch, "Make sure Imperial Physician Lin finishes every bite—do not let her go hungry."
Yet the path of medical research is never smooth. Lin Yue's experiments failed again and again; the prepared medicines were either ineffective or only temporarily alleviated symptoms, unable to fundamentally cure smallpox. Each failure felt like a harsh slap to her heart, but she never once thought of giving up. She bore the hopes of countless patients—even if there was only a glimmer of possibility, she would persevere. Often late at night, she sat alone in the laboratory, pondering over failed experiment records, constantly reflecting on her research approach to find possible problems.
Finally, on an ordinary yet significant day, a turning point came. When Lin Yue administered the newly developed medicine to a critically ill smallpox patient, a miracle occurred. The patient's persistent high fever gradually subsided, the dense smallpox lesions on their face began to diminish, and hope reignited in their once-dull eyes. Lin Yue tightly held the patient's hand, tears of excitement welling in her eyes. She had waited so long for this moment—the hardships and fatigue of many days vanished in an instant, replaced by a full sense of accomplishment and joy.
The news spread rapidly throughout the palace and capital, like wings carrying hope. The entire palace erupted in joy, people rushing to share the news as if seeing the dawn after darkness. When the emperor heard the good news, he was overjoyed and personally visited Lin Yue's quarters to praise her achievements. "Yue'er, you have saved the people from suffering with your own efforts—truly a blessing to our dynasty and its people!" he said with emotion. He then rewarded her with many precious medicinal herbs, hoping to aid her ongoing research.
Lin Yue was not carried away by this success—she knew it was only the beginning. After a brief moment of joy, she quickly regained her composure and threw herself into perfecting the treatment plan. She recorded the detailed condition of each patient, from symptom changes to drug reactions, not missing a single detail. She also organized a small medical seminar, inviting imperial physicians and folk doctors to jointly discuss the best smallpox treatment protocols. At the seminar, Lin Yue shared her research results and insights, exchanging ideas and learning from others.
In subsequent clinical trials, Lin Yue expanded the scope of drug testing, treating everyone equally from palace guards to ordinary civilians. Every day, she personally visited the wards to closely observe each patient's treatment progress, flexibly adjusting dosages and formulas according to individual symptoms. For critically ill patients, she paid extra attention, often staying with them in the ward for a long time, soothing their emotions with warm words and giving them the confidence to overcome the disease.
As time passed, more and more patients recovered under Lin Yue's treatment. They walked out of the wards and back to their lives, their faces glowing with happy smiles. The people were deeply grateful to Lin Yue, spreading her praises far and wide. In the streets, she was called a "savior," and whenever her name was mentioned, eyes filled with admiration and gratitude.
Lin Yue knew her research achievements belonged not just to herself but to the entire medical community. She spent enormous time and energy compiling her smallpox treatment experiences into a book, detailing symptoms, diagnostic methods, treatment processes, and drug formulas—a veritable treasure trove for smallpox treatment. She shared this book with physicians everywhere, hoping to help more people overcome the epidemic and benefit the world.
Amid the endless praise and honors, Lin Yue remained humble. She knew the path of medicine is endless, with countless difficult diseases waiting to be conquered. She declined grand celebration banquets, silently returning to her laboratory to begin new medical explorations. In her heart, she always held a great dream: to use her medical skills to contribute to the health of all living beings.
Thereafter, Lin Yue's medical clinic was always bustling, with nobles and commoners alike flocking to seek her diagnosis. She treated every patient equally, patiently feeling their pulses and listening to their complaints. Her words were always warm, like a spring breeze, bringing comfort to patients in their suffering. She not only paid attention to their physical conditions but also their mental states, often encouraging them to face illness with positivity and optimism.
In her spare time, Lin Yue gathered with young medical students to share her experience. She unreservedly passed on her research insights and treatment techniques, urging them to keep exploring and innovating in medicine. "Medicine is a discipline full of challenges and hope—every breakthrough can save countless lives. Approach it with reverence, keep learning, and inherit the benevolence of a healer," she told them. Influenced by her, many young students strengthened their medical resolve, vowing to become excellent healers like her.
Lin Yue's story was passed down orally among the people, inspiring countless others to pursue medicine. Her deeds were adapted into operas and stories, sung in streets and alleys. She was like a guiding light illuminating the path of medicine, becoming an eternal medical legend in people's hearts. Her spirit, like a shining star, glowed brightly in the river of history, inspiring generation after generation of healers to strive unremittingly for human health.
As time went by, Lin Yue's medical achievements became more remarkable. Her name was inscribed in medical annals, revered and learned from by later generations. Under her influence, medicine made great progress, more difficult diseases were conquered, and countless lives were saved. And Lin Yue, this great healer, her story will forever be remembered, inspiring successors to keep advancing on the path of medicine and contribute to human health and well-being.