Chapter 778 Madam Gu is grateful

Madam Gu didn't actually believe that Shen Wantang's medical skills were that great.

Even the imperial physicians couldn't cure her stubborn ailment. Whenever she got angry or stressed, her throat would swell and ache unbearably, as if it were being torn apart. How could Shen Wantang possibly cure her?

However, since Shen Wantang had this intention, she couldn't refuse her daughter-in-law, so she immediately stretched out her hand and asked Shen Wantang to take her pulse.

Anyway, even if Shen Wantang can't be cured, it's not a big deal. Just treat it as coaxing a child.

Shen Wantang naturally knew that Madam Gu did not trust her medical skills, otherwise she would have asked her to take her pulse long ago.

However, she didn't care whether Madam Gu believed it or not; after today, she would believe it anyway.

She hadn't originally intended to interfere. With imperial physicians regularly examining Madam Gu's pulse, and Madam Gu having been healthy in her previous life, it proved that she was physically strong and didn't have any life-threatening illnesses, only minor ailments. Whether she examined Madam Gu or not wouldn't make much difference.

But today, Madam Gu and Meng Yunlan have clearly developed a rift, and she has seen the possibility that this rift may continue to widen.

Of course, she wouldn't let this opportunity slip by.

After taking her pulse, Shen Wantang asked, "Mother, this sore throat has been bothering you for quite some time, hasn't it? But whenever you get angry, you experience dry mouth and thirst that same night, followed by a tearing pain?"

Madam Gu was taken aback: "Tang'er, is this... did A'ning tell you about my condition, or did you diagnose it yourself by taking my pulse?"

“Ah Ning didn’t tell me any of this.”

Shen Wantang smiled and said, "Your pulse is a wiry and rapid pulse, with your blood vessels taut like a zither string and your pulse rate faster than normal. These are all signs of excessive liver fire."

"This can lead to liver qi stagnation and fire, and accelerated blood circulation. Some people may experience headaches and dizziness, while others may become irritable and easily angered, and still others may experience sore throats and insomnia."

"I observed that my mother's complexion was pale with a yellowish tinge, and her tongue coating was also quite thick. It should be that the liver fire caused the sore throat, which may have also triggered the symptoms of tinnitus and ear fullness."

Madam Gu was surprised and began to look at Shen Wantang with a serious expression. She hadn't expected that her daughter-in-law would actually know medicine!

She never mentioned her tinnitus symptoms to anyone else, because compared to the tearing pain in her throat, it was insignificant, and she didn't take it seriously.

Seeing the change in her mother-in-law's expression, Shen Wantang knew that she was beginning to believe her. She remained calm and continued, "Mother, is it that your sore throat is more severe in the spring and less severe in the autumn and winter?"

Madam Gu had never really paid attention to these things before, but now she began to think about them carefully.

A moment later, just as she was about to nod, Granny Chang, who was standing beside her, said excitedly, "Yes, yes, yes! The Second Young Madam is absolutely right! Madam's illnesses are more frequent in the spring, and she can't sleep at night, but in the autumn, the number of attacks will be less, and she can even sleep for a while at night, although she often wakes up in pain!"

Shen Wantang chuckled, "The nanny serves Mother with utmost care and attention, always keeping a close eye on her health. That's how she was able to discern the seasonal differences in the same ailment. Mother, you truly have a wonderful nanny!"

These words made Madam Gu and Granny Chang feel as refreshed as if they had eaten an ice bowl on a hot summer day.

Granny Chang smiled and said, "Second Young Madam, you flatter me. This old servant is merely fulfilling my duty as a personal maid."

Madam Gu nodded in agreement: "Tang'er is right. Granny Chang has served me all these years and has indeed been very considerate and dedicated. She is a nanny who is one in a million. Granny Chang, even Tang'er has praised you. It seems I will have to give you a raise again!"

Granny Chang smiled so much that two more crow's feet appeared at the corners of her eyes: "You just gave this old servant a raise a few days ago, but if you want to raise it again, this old servant is thick-skinned and won't refuse! Nobody complains that their monthly salary is too high, right?"

Madam Gu burst into laughter, amused by her words: "Hahaha, you old fool, you're such a money-grubber! You'd better thank Tang'er properly for this raise!"

Granny Chang chuckled, "Yes, yes, yes, this old servant thanks the Second Young Mistress! Thank you, Madam! Second Young Mistress, you must come often, this old servant's fortune depends on you!"

Shen Wantang also laughed, and for a moment, the atmosphere in the room became very relaxed and happy.

But to everyone's surprise, Madam Gu laughed so hard that she strained her throat, and the pain made her vision go black for a moment, and she almost burst into tears.

Granny Chang quickly fed her some tea. Once Madam Gu had recovered, she turned to Shen Wantang and said, "Since Second Young Mistress is so knowledgeable about Madam's illness, could you cure her? That way, you can completely relieve Madam's pain and distress!"

Shen Wantang pondered for a moment: "A complete cure is impossible. After all, everyone has emotions, and emotions can easily lead to anger. When anger arises, there needs to be an outlet to release it. Even if it's not a sore throat, there will be other places to relieve it."

Granny Chang was somewhat disappointed: "Ah? This...this can't be cured? What should we do?"

On the contrary, Madam Gu had expected this and was not too disappointed: "The imperial physicians from the Imperial Hospital also said something similar, telling me to be less angry. Apart from that, they didn't have any particularly good solutions. Fortunately, my ailment is not serious. I can drink a few bowls of herbal medicine and endure it for four or five days, and it will pass."

Granny Chang sighed, "Madam makes it sound so easy. This illness is indeed a minor ailment, but when it flares up, it's really tormenting you. You haven't been able to eat or sleep well for several days, and even drinking a sip of tea is torture. Today is only the second day of the flare-up, and you still have two or three more days to endure!"

Madam Gu was in a pretty good mood: "I will have to endure it for a few more days, but next time I will not get angry no matter what happens. I will take good care of myself. As for the younger generation's affairs, I will let them handle them themselves and try not to worry about them."

While the two women were talking, Shen Wantang had already asked her maid to bring paper and pen and began writing down the prescription.

After they finished talking, she finished writing.

Granny Chang couldn't help but ask, "Second Young Madam, is this a prescription written for Madam? Didn't you say it was incurable?"

Shen Wantang nodded: "It cannot be cured, but it can be taken immediately when the mother's symptoms flare up, and the pain will subside in half a day at most."

Upon hearing this, Madam Gu immediately perked up and grabbed Shen Wantang's hand: "Good child, are you serious?! Is it really that effective?"

Shen Wantang patted her hand and said with a smile, "Whether it works or not, Mother will know once she tries it!"

Madam Gu immediately instructed Granny Chang, "Quickly, send someone to fetch the medicine according to Tang'er's prescription!"

Only she knows how much her throat hurts; if it gets better in half a day, she'll cry tears of joy.

However, even the prescription given by the imperial physician could only shorten her illness to four or five days. Could Shen Wantang really make her better in half a day?

Madam Gu had her suspicions, but she naturally wouldn't say them aloud. Not only did she not say anything, she also had someone open the box and personally selected a pair of crystal-clear jade bracelets to give to Shen Wantang.

Regardless of the medicine's effectiveness, the daughter-in-law's filial piety is commendable; she is deeply grateful to Chen Wantang.