Chapter 187: The Imperial Physicians' Shock

"This, this!" The young doctor's eyes widened, "Master, look..."

"Did you see the stitches she used?"

Not only the young imperial physician was shocked.

The old doctor beside the young doctor was also shocked.

"I saw it," said the old doctor. "I saw it clearly."

The young doctor stammered and asked the old doctor, "Master, did she, did she use the legendary..."

"That's impossible. That acupuncture technique has been lost. We've searched so much for information and only found a few clues. How could she, at such a young age, know this lost acupuncture technique?"

The old doctor took a deep breath and said, "There's no doubt about it. She did use the legendary Nineteen Needles of Runjin."

The young imperial physician received the definitive answer, and was even more incredulous: "The legendary Runjin Nineteen Needles have long been lost. How could Princess Ling know this acupuncture technique?"

No one could answer the young doctor's question.

There were four imperial physicians present.

The other two imperial physicians, one is good at preparing medicines and the other is good at cardiology.

The young and old imperial physicians are good at acupuncture.

Looking at the entire Dayu Dynasty, the acupuncture skills of the master and his apprentice are second to none, and no one dares to claim to be first.

In order to find acupuncture therapy, the master and his disciples traveled all over the country and collected medical books from all over the world.

They were so excited that the Nineteen Needles of Runjin, a needle technique that only existed in legends, had appeared in the world. Both the old and the young stretched their necks to look forward, trying to get a closer look.

Compared to their excitement, the other two imperial doctors were much calmer.

"Mr. Cheng, you are considered a leader in the acupuncture department of our Dayu Dynasty. Is it really like this?" Doctor Li, who is good at making medicine, stroked his beard.

Old Doctor Cheng shook his head and said, "You are not good at acupuncture, so it's normal that you can't see any tricks."

"Princess Ling's acupuncture is not an ordinary acupuncture. In addition to her skillful technique, her needle speed, strength, and proficiency are all impossible without twenty years of practice. Even You'an can't compare to Princess Ling."

Cheng Youan, also known as the young imperial physician.

Cheng Youan was very ashamed: "Master is right, my skills are far inferior to Princess Ling's."

Doctor Li felt that the master and disciple were exaggerating.

What does it mean to have twenty years of acupuncture experience?

Judging from Princess Ling's appearance, she should be less than or just over 20 years old. Could it be that Princess Ling was practicing acupuncture while in her mother's womb?

Xie Yingmian had no idea what the imperial physicians were thinking.

After examining the Grand Princess, she did use a rather special acupuncture method, the Nineteen Needles of Runjin.

Runjin Nineteen Needles, as the name suggests, involves inserting silver needles into nineteen large acupoints.

These nineteen acupuncture points are all around the throat, lungs, and heart.

In the five elements, gold corresponds to the lungs.

Therefore, the effect of Runjin Nineteen Needles is also mainly targeted at the lungs.

The Nineteen Needles of Runjin can expand the Grand Princess's lung capacity in a short period of time and activate the lungs that control breathing.

In addition, several major acupoints such as Tiantuxue, Lianquanxue, Shuituxue, and Renyingxue were used to relieve the eldest princess's throat paralysis symptoms.

Such mutual cooperation can alleviate the eldest princess's hypoxia symptoms to the greatest extent.

After the acupuncture, the eldest princess felt much better.

"I need some medicinal herbs." Xie Yingmian said to the imperial doctors, "Please go get them."

"Two liang of honeysuckle, five qian of forsythia, six qian of platycodon, five qian of burdock, four qian of mint..."

Xie Yingmian listed more than a dozen medicinal herbs in succession, even giving the specific quantities.

Prescription medicine is a basic skill.

When the four imperial doctors heard this prescription, their expressions were more indescribable than each other.

Doctor Li, who was particularly skilled in preparing and dispensing medicine, frowned. "Honeysuckle, forsythia, platycodon, and burdock seeds all have the function of dispelling wind and heat, relieving sore throats and detoxifying. They are indeed suitable for the symptoms."

"But this dosage is a bit too high. The eldest princess is in a very weak condition. If she takes this dosage of medicine, I'm afraid she won't be able to bear it."

Doctor Li shook his head.

It seems that Princess Ling is only somewhat skilled in acupuncture, and her skills in preparing medicine are a complete mess.

Princess Ling grew up in Zhuangzi, and she probably learned her medical skills from the local barefoot doctor. This kind of heavy dose of medicine is fine for ordinary people, but it will not work at all for the eldest princess.

Xie Yingmian said, "I know my limits."

"Just prepare the medicine according to my dosage."

"In addition to this medicine, I have some other medicines that I need you to collect."

"Ginseng, musk, bezoar, cinnamon, styrax, and toad venom. Any quantity of these herbs is fine, but it's best to get more."

Xie Yingmian trailed off.

The four imperial doctors were all stunned.

Especially Doctor Li who spoke just now.

Doctor Li previously thought that Xie Yingmian's medical skills were taught by an inferior barefoot doctor.

As soon as the heart-protecting prescription came out, Doctor Li was slapped in the face.

He stroked his beard. "Musk has a pungent aroma that flows freely through the twelve meridians, entering the heart and spleen meridians. It can open the orifices and invigorate the mind, invigorate blood circulation and menstruation, reduce swelling and relieve pain. It is the best medicine for opening the orifices and invigorating the mind (1)."

"Used in this prescription, it can quickly open up the heart and clear the heart meridians."

"Styrax also has the effect of invigorating the mind, clearing away filth and relieving pain. When used with musk, it can enhance its ability to invigorate the mind and relieve pain, and can greatly relieve pain caused by blocked heart vessels and chest pain."

"Ginseng can greatly replenish vital energy, nourish the spleen and lungs, calm the mind and improve intelligence. Used here, it can replenish the positive energy needed for the heart to function."

"Bezoar clears away heat and detoxifies, calms the wind and stops spasms, resolves phlegm and opens the orifices."

“Cinnamon bark replenishes fire and yang, guides fire back to its source, dispels cold and relieves pain.”

"Toad venom detoxifies, relieves pain, and invigorates the mind."

"This combination of herbs is amazing. Why didn't I think of it?" Doctor Li exclaimed.

"This prescription is indeed a great way to protect the heart." The imperial physician who specializes in cardiology spoke less, but he also echoed the sentiment.

"That's right," said Doctor Li. "Although Princess Ling didn't give the exact proportions, the combinations of herbs she provided are enough for us to study for a while."

The way the imperial doctors looked at Xie Yingmian had changed.

At first they thought Xie Yingmian only knew how to use folk remedies.

Only when they actually saw Xie Yingmian take action did they realize how wrong they were.

In their eyes, Xie Yingmian is now a hot commodity.

They were so eager to know if this popular guy had any other creative ideas in his head that for a moment, no one took any action.

"Do you still have questions?" Xie Yingmian frowned slightly when she saw that the four imperial doctors didn't move. "Do you need me to explain anything?"

"No, no." Doctor Li said, "I'll be there right away."

"Princess Ling, please wait a moment."

Doctor Li lifted up his skirt and almost ran out.

Xie Yingmian took the initiative to report the Grand Princess's current condition to the other three imperial physicians and the maids serving nearby: "The Grand Princess's vital signs are currently stable."

"After taking the anti-swelling and anti-allergic medication and the swelling in your throat goes down, you can resume breathing on your own."

"The more troublesome thing is that the Grand Princess's heart and lung functions have been severely damaged due to lack of oxygen, and she is still in danger."

The imperial physicians were impressed by Xie Yingmianlu's two moves and had no objections.

However, the eldest princess's nanny frowned.

[Note (1): The medicinal effects of the herbs mentioned in this article are all referenced from the "Professional Knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine (II) and (III) Seventh Edition". Please follow the doctor's instructions when taking the medicine.]