In the backyard, a room specifically used for examinations.

"Brother, do you know that when women can’t have children, the man’s responsibility accounts for a small portion?" Lin Miao stated candidly.

Zhao Yuanze nodded; after so many years of medical treatment, he had developed some judgment.

In his East Palace, were there few women? Besides the Crown Princess Consort, there were so many young women, and whenever he wished, he could...

But over the years, he had favored dozens of women, and was there one who had become pregnant with his child?

He had long suspected that it was his issue.

But, even if he asked, no one dared to say that the inability to have children was his problem.

Yet he understood it in his heart.

But good advice can be harsh, and Lin Miao’s words instantly pierced his inner pride, making his face darken.

The Crown Prince, long in a high position, even if not a high-level Martial Cultivator, had developed a presence hard for ordinary people to match.

"What does Mr. Lin mean by this?"

"Although I haven’t examined your wife’s pulse, I observe her complexion is rosy, which indicates her body is undoubtedly healthy, so, I can basically conclude that your long infertility mostly stems from your own body," Lin Miao said, "As my diagnosis shows, your body is severely depleted. If it continues like this, not only will you be childless, but your life will be in danger soon."

Lin Miao’s words were not meant to frighten; the facts were indeed so. If he didn’t correct this situation, he would surely die within ten years.

"What? How dare you..." Zhao Yuanze suddenly remembered, he wasn’t meeting Lin Miao as the Crown Prince.

He was now just an ordinary patient seeking medical advice.

"Don’t think I’m being alarmist, with your current body, if you want children, besides taking medicine and nourishing your health, you must abstain for at least half a year!" Lin Miao said bluntly.

Truth is often unpleasant, and good medicine tastes bitter.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yuanze’s expression became uncertain.

Lin Miao wasn’t stupid. Although Zhao Yuanze’s attire was quite simple, the fabric was exceptional, even extremely luxurious, something ordinary people couldn’t afford.

This indicated his identity was not ordinary.

Such a person would certainly have a presence unlike ordinary people’s.

"Does it really need to be so long?" After a long pause, Zhao Yuanze controlled his emotions, took a deep breath, and asked.

"The condition is severe and must be addressed gradually. Furthermore, even after recovery, restraint is necessary, otherwise, you won’t live past sixty." Lin Miao said.

"Does Mr. Lin have confidence that I’ll be able to have a son?"

"Having sons or daughters depends on you, I cannot determine that, but there’s some confidence that your wife can conceive your child."

"Alright, I’ll trust you this time. If you can help me have a son or daughter, I will reward you generously!" Zhao Yuanze said.

"I know brother’s background is extraordinary, but in my place, there are only patients and healthy people; other identities are not considered. If brother is willing to listen to me, I will treat you. If you don’t listen, or pretend to listen while ignoring my advice, then no matter how skilled a physician is, they can’t help you." Lin Miao said.

"What do I need to do?"

"I need to conduct some examinations on you, which might be a bit intrusive, but these exams are necessary, I hope you can understand."

"Examinations?"

"Yes, examinations, I need to examine your..."

"Examinations are needed for this?" Zhao Yuanze was extremely surprised. He had seen countless physicians, how come nobody had ever conducted such examinations?

"If you come to me for this issue, I have to perform this examination, otherwise, I won’t insist. I state this examination requirement in advance."

"If I don’t agree, does that mean you won’t treat me?"

"I can write a prescription for you to regulate your body, but I can’t guarantee its effectiveness, because I don’t fully understand your physical condition. Only after examinations can it be known."

"Alright, I agree to the examinations." Zhao Yuanze thought about it, having come here, if he just left, his only chance would be missed, could he bear that?

"Okay, then take off your pants!"

"Take off my pants, now?"

"Of course now, unless you don’t want to find out the reason for your infertility sooner?" Lin Miao had already put on a mask, preparing a sheep intestine glove.

For the esteemed Crown Prince, taking off his pants for examination in front of others had a bit of humiliation involved.

But to have a son, he endured.

"Oh, brother should consider a minor surgery, it’s quick and easy, will help with restraint..." Lin Miao teased once he saw.

"Surgery?"

"It’s to cut off the circle wrapped around here, that way, you’ll feel more comfortable, especially when with your wife..."

"The body is received from parents, how can it be cut randomly?" Zhao Yuanze retorted angrily.

"I’m just suggesting; if you disagree, I won’t force you. However, next, you might suffer a bit." Lin Miao rolled up and pulled back that layer of skin, then his fingers went around to the back.

Ah!

Zhao Yuanze suddenly let out a miserable scream.

Lin Miao brought over a piece of glass and applied the prostatic fluid onto it. Next, he would examine it using a simple homemade microscope.

Besides the prostatic fluid, there was also an examination of the seminal fluid, which was even simpler. Lin Miao stimulated it briefly with internal energy and collected the sample.

The most feared scenario is if Zhao Yuanze is diagnosed with azoospermia, then not even deities could resolve his ability to father the next generation.

Even if there are only necrospermia cases, there might still be a chance to salvage.

"Alright, you may put on your clothes and step out. The results will be ready shortly." Lin Miao sent Zhao Yuanze out.

...

"Junior Brother, this lady has no major issues, it’s just emotional dissatisfaction and mental unhappiness, no significant problem otherwise." After Lin Miao returned, Senior Sister Sun Youwei had already diagnosed the pulse and performed related examinations for the Crown Princess Consort.

After many years of marriage without conceiving, depression in mood is quite normal.

When the Crown Princess Consort entered the palace, the matrons there had examined her, yet after so many years, another examination was deemed necessary.

Lin Miao absolutely trusted his Senior Sister’s examination and judgment, thus there was no need to make any additional moves.

However, he still checked her tongue coat and pulse, aligning perfectly with what Sun Youwei had said; the Crown Princess Consort’s body indeed had no major issues.

The issue still lay with Crown Prince Zhao Yuanze, although he was yet unaware of their identities.

"Senior Sister, go and have a good talk with this lady, make sure to explain everything clearly to her." Lin Miao instructed.

"Alright." Sun Youwei nodded, as Lin Miao always arranged for her to conduct educational work for every couple seeking consultation for infertility.

Some couples have even been married for many years, yet don’t understand how to consummate their marriage; how could they possibly have children?

The kidney is the water organ. The heart is the fire organ. The two meridians of the heart and kidney are enemies; they seem unfit to be treated collectively, unaware that heart and kidney counterbalance each other yet depend on each other. Without heart fire, the kidney gets cold; without kidney water, the heart fire burns fiercely. The heart should be nourished by kidney water, and kidney should be warmed by heart fire. If experiencing fear and unease, nocturnal emissions occur, it is due to the heart and kidney not interacting.

If kidney water is deficient and can’t nourish the liver, liver wood becomes oppressed and uncomfortable, leading to bloating symptoms on both sides. If liver wood can’t generate fire within the kidney, kidney water grows cold day by day.

The kidney governs the storage of essence, the source of reproduction. With weakened fire at the gate of life, it cannot transform, leading to cold and sparse essence, weak yang, and no offspring.

What’s being described is Zhao Yuanze’s situation.

It’s advisable to warm and supplement the gate of life, benefit the kidney, and fill the essence. Seeking yang within yin, yin within yang.

Therefore, Zhao Yuanze exhibits many ailments, requiring a combined approach using warm supplementation, with gradual progress.

Cooked Rehmannia, Cornus, Yam, Ginseng, Atractylodes, Deer Antler, Morinda, Epimedium, Cinnamon, Cistanche, Schisandra, Dodder Seed, Goji Berry, Ophiopogon Japonicus, plus a dose of Purple River Car!

This medicine is not affordable for ordinary people, especially the Purple River Car, which only Lin Miao possesses, having collected the placentas from babies he delivered.

"Take this medication first, return in half a month." Lin Miao prescribed and advised.

"Additionally, if involved in martial arts, practice boxing for at least one hour each day. If not, jogging daily is sufficient, and daily exercise should be increased. Also, quitting alcohol is recommended."

Zhao Yuanze paid the consultation fee, leaving the alias "Yuanji", and left with the Crown Princess Consort.

...

Marquis Wu’an Qingye devoured twenty salted meat pies in one go and was still not fully satisfied, refraining from continuing further for fear of losing dignity in front of Lanya.

Upon encountering a woman who closely resembled his late wife, he found his emotions hard to control, leading to an outburst.

The wife of Marquis Wu’an, Qingtang’s mother, had passed away fifteen years ago. Her family was prominent within the Dao-seeking Sect, but her personal aptitude was average. Without the prestige of her surname, she probably wouldn’t have qualified to be accepted into the outer court of the Dao-seeking Sect.

Even as an outer court disciple, her resources surpassed those of the inner disciples within ordinary martial sects, thus allowing the wife of Marquis Wu’an to cultivate to the Peak of Blood Fusion Realm despite her average aptitude.

In a top-tier sect, this would be elder-level cultivation, while in the Dao-seeking Sect, such cultivation is relegated to the outer court.

Outer court disciples come and go freely, as long as they don’t engage in misconduct under the Dao-seeking Sect’s name or disrespect their teachers.

Moreover, marriage is free from the sect’s interference, though family matters are another issue.

Because of this relationship, Qingtang gained the qualification to enter the Dao-seeking Sect, becoming a registered disciple under one of the sect’s elders.

Many outer court disciples unable to enter the inner court, as long as acknowledged by an elder and accepted as registered disciples, that serves as an alternate pathway.

Registered disciples are not considered formal, but acceptance by the sect is sufficient.

If the wife of Marquis Wu’an hadn’t died prematurely and managed to advance to the Meridian Passage Realm, she would have had the opportunity to enter the inner court as well.

Unfortunately, she died during an assassination by Beihu while carrying an unborn child, already formed in the womb.

Qingye was consumed by unbearable grief, wishing for nothing more than storming Beihu with his forces to avenge his wife and child; however, doing so would essentially trigger a great war between nations, potentially causing millions of civilian casualties. For the greater good, he suppressed his hatred, burying it within for fifteen years.

Therefore, upon seeing Lanya resembling his late wife, uncontrollable emotions erupted.

As the Grand General and commander of an army, Qingye naturally knows how to maintain emotional control, but humans aren’t machines, and there are moments when one can’t remain steady.

Lanya, too, felt a fondness for this man who seemed much older, knowing that a man so devoted to his deceased wife would undoubtedly be a truly good man.

Qingye still remembered he needed to visit the consultation point for treatment, remaining concerned about the Crown Prince and Crown Princess Consort’s condition. Despite wanting to linger longer, he decisively departed.