Long Xuanmo looked straight at Yang Mengchen, and, seeing she did not respond, it was clear that her diagnosis was the same as Doctor Luo's.

Meanwhile, Prince Ning, with a hopeful gleam in his eyes, eagerly asked Doctor Luo, "Is there a way to treat it?"

"I believe acupuncture could be used to clear the blood vessels," Doctor Luo said gravely. "However, I'm not certain, as acupuncture takes a long time and the results might not be ideal."

Apart from Doctor Yao and the young imperial physician, the other imperial physicians all breathed a sigh of relief. Even Doctor Luo said he was not certain; if something really went wrong, surely the Emperor wouldn't blame them.

Spotting the thoughts of several imperial physicians, a cold light flashed in Yang Mengchen's eyes. It was natural for people to seek good fortune and avoid disaster, but as physicians who faced adversity only to protect themselves, even pushing others into danger, it was utterly shameful.

"Ah Jiu, is there really no other way?" Long Xuanmo implored, full of hope, as he looked at Yang Mengchen.

"Uncle Luo's diagnosis isn't wrong," Yang Mengchen said indifferently. "Grand Prince has a tumor in his brain pressing on a blood vessel, which is causing the blockage. The conservative treatment indeed would be acupuncture, but as Uncle Luo said, the outcome may not be as desirable;

I have a bold method, which is to open Grand Prince's cranium and remove the tumor, which would yield the best effect;

Of course, this surgery is very risky. The most important factor is whether the tumor is benign or malignant. If it's malignant, there's a high probability of recurrence;

Whether to choose acupuncture or surgery, it's up to Prince Ning and Prince to discuss and decide."

"Prince Ning, Prince Chen, this is absolutely not to be done!" several imperial physicians advised on their knees.

In their view, opening someone's brain meant certain death. They had practiced medicine for decades and had never heard or seen such a thing. This young girl was being recklessly audacious, treating Grand Prince's life as a joke. She deserved to be beheaded, to have her whole family implicated!

Doctor Yao and the young male physician did not join the other imperial physicians in protest. Instead, they watched Yang Mengchen with bright, burning eyes.

Doctor Luo also had thought of this method, but he had never personally tested it and did not know the outcome, so naturally, he did not suggest it. Now that the young girl had mentioned it, she must be confident; otherwise, she would not take such a risk.

As the matter involved Grand Prince's life, even though Long Xuanmo trusted Yang Mengchen, it was as hard for him to make the decision as it was for Prince Ning.

"If we perform the surgery, Ah Jiu, how certain are you?"

"Fifty percent," Yang Mengchen answered calmly.

The pulse indicated that Grand Prince's condition had not worsened, suggesting the tumor was benign. But without seeing the actual situation, she would not make any guarantees.

Prince Ning and Long Xuanmo exchanged glances, hesitation in both their eyes. They weren't afraid of being held accountable but didn't want to risk Grand Prince's safety.

Several imperial physicians said in unison, "Please, Prince Ning, Prince Chen, reconsider!"

"Since this matter concerns Grand Prince, I think we should ask for Grand Prince's opinion," Yang Mengchen said, raising an eyebrow meaningfully. "Prince Ning, Prince, what do you think?"

"But the Eldest Imperial Brother is unconscious, how can we ask him?" Prince Ning shook his head.

Yang Mengchen took out the deer leather bag, extracted the Black Needle, and swiftly and accurately inserted it into several of Grand Prince's life-and-death acupoints. She slowly twisted it a few times, then one by one pulled them out.

The imperial physicians watched, heart pounding with fear. This peasant girl actually dared to needle such points; it was outrageously bold. Just as they were about to open their mouths to demand that the Princes punish her severely, Grand Prince on the bed suddenly slowly opened his eyes, leaving everyone stunned.

Prince Ning and Long Xuanmo both rushed forward. "Eldest Imperial Brother (Imperial Uncle), you're finally awake!"

"Where am I?" Grand Prince asked, looking around at his unfamiliar surroundings and then at his brother and nephew with confusion.

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