The Surgeon's Guide to Survival in the Prince's Mansion

After working hard for seven or eight years to finally become the head of surgery, Ning Jiu drank a fake bottle of Moutai and woke up transmigrated into the body of Ning Jiu, the ill-fated, abandoned son of a noble family known for bringing misfortune to his relatives. On his very first day, an imperial decree forced him into a marriage with the infamous "King of Hell," Yan Yunzhou. Yan Yunzhou, the ruthless commander of the 120,000 Northern Army, has defended the border for fifteen years despite his deteriorating health. Yet, the entire court eagerly awaits his death. The emperor wants him dead to reclaim military power. The officials withhold supplies for the Northern Army, waiting for his demise. Even his beloved younger brother conspires with the emperor to assassinate him while he’s gravely ill. Truly, the whole court wishes for his death. And this marriage decree? A transparent scheme—hoping Ning Jiu’s "cursed" presence will hasten Yan Yunzhou’s end. Ning Jiu’s blood pressure skyrockets. Thrust into a life-or-death situation, he now prays his years of medical training can keep the "King of Hell" alive long enough for him to survive. But on their wedding night, Yan Yunzhou is poisoned and assassinated. The pale man on the bed, barely clinging to life, gazes at him with dark eyes: *"Young Master Ning lives up to his reputation."* Sweating bullets, Ning Jiu stammers: *"Your Highness, you must believe me—if there’s one person in this world who truly wishes you a long, peaceful life, it’s me."* That night, the palace is bathed in blood. Though weak and coughing up blood, Yan Yunzhou’s iron will remains unshaken. *"Go stay in the next room. Make your plans... after I die."* "Plans"? Is he suggesting a burial companion?! *"Your bed looks big enough to share…?"* He needs to check if Yan Yunzhou is still salvageable. Yan Yunzhou soon discovers his "ill-fated" bride is unexpectedly intriguing—timid and obedient when sober, but a completely different person when drunk: *"You’re so pitiful, hiding all that sorrow inside."* *"Drink with me—drown your worries."* *"Let me see your wounds. I’ll make sure you live decades more."* Ning Jiu employs every trick to prolong Yan Yunzhou’s life. No antibiotics? He makes his own garlic extract. No alcohol? He pioneers advanced distillation techniques. Everything is for survival… PS: The novel includes step-by-step guides on making antibiotics (garlic extract, sulfa drugs, aspirin), oxygen, and pure alcohol. Bookmark it—should you ever transmigrate, you’ll be set for life. —— **Mini Theater 1:** Yan Yunzhou: *"If you’re staying, come serve me."* He spreads his arms slightly. Ning Jiu freezes—are ancient people this bold?! Hug him?! This is a murderous prince fresh from a bloodbath. Would refusing mean instant death? Nothing beats survival. Nervously, he embraces the man’s slender waist. The room falls deadly silent—until icy fingers grip his neck. *"I forgot—Young Master Ning is a noble heir. You wouldn’t know how to undress someone."* Ning Jiu leaps back: *"My apologies, Your Highness! It’s just… hot in here! Undressing—right, undressing!"* —— **Mini Theater 2:** An assassin bursts in. Ning Jiu panics—*not another attack?!* He dives behind Yan Yunzhou faster than a shadow guard. Later, after the misunderstanding clears, he sheepishly climbs down: *"I swear, Your Highness, it was just reflex! Fear of assassins… attacking you!"* Cold eyes narrow: *"Ah yes. ‘Fear of assassins’… so you hid* behind *me."* Ning Jiu: *"I’ll never do it again! Next time, I’ll shield you!"*