096 Half Day Ready to Go
When I went to the boy's house again, his mother had already drunk the medicine.
Sun Sicheng took the woman's pulse and confirmed that it was normal, then asked the family to take stools and sit in the yard.
It was almost the end of September, the sun had not yet shone into the yard, and the autumn wind was already chilly. Ping'an wore a long gown with a brocade waistcoat on the outside, but still felt a little cold.
Sun Sicheng touched his little hand and felt it was okay, so he didn't say anything. But he was thinking that when he arrived in Yangzhou City, he would buy more autumn and winter clothes for Ping'an, and some for the other people as well.
An autumn rain brings a chill, and it’s hard to say what may happen on the way. Today, Ping An’s few idle words delayed our journey, but it also saved this family.
The woman in the room began to moan in pain. Tong Yu, Qiu Shui and Qiu Yue were inside, so Sun Sicheng was not worried.
Qiu Shui and Qiu Yue were the two female doctors picked for him in Baicao Valley on this trip. He also had a female doctor, but he didn't bring her with him. Fang Ming had done well in the past few years, and these people were still useful after being trained.
A quarter of an hour later, Qiuyue came out.
"Master, this person is in very poor health and the baby hasn't come out yet. I wonder if he can hold on?"
"Ping An, take a piece of ginseng and let Qiu Yue take it in and let her hold it in her mouth. Ruyi, give the medicine you brought to her family to boil."
The man saw that the miracle doctor had used ginseng slices to extend his woman's life. He pulled up his two sons and kowtowed to Sun Sicheng, and the children's grandfather also knelt down.
Jixiang pulled them up. This family knew that gratitude would make people feel better. Just these ginseng slices and medicine, plus the personal efforts of their eldest son, would be at least a hundred taels of silver for other families, and they still owed the eldest master a favor.
The family's house was shabby and the new house was empty. It was understandable that the eldest son would not take a penny.
Ping An whispered, "I heard that my mother took a whole day and night to give birth to me, and she suffered a lot.
At that time, my biological father was studying in the county school. At first, my grandmother was reluctant to go and call him, fearing that he would be delayed in his studies. Later, when my grandfather went to look for him and came back, I was already born.
Sun Sicheng looked at him and asked, "Do you miss your father?"
“No, Master. I was only two years old when my biological father had the accident. I don’t remember him at all, but I remember the suffering in the following years very clearly.
My grandfather had passed away at that time, and my mother and I ate wild vegetables most of the time in spring, saving the rest for my grandmother.
Sometimes my grandmother was silent, and sometimes when she was angry, she would scold my mother for being her nemesis and calling me a disaster star. My mother never told these to my grandmother and others, no matter how hard the situation was.
My grandmother survived for two years before she passed away. Life was very difficult during those two years. My maternal grandfather’s family would occasionally send some food, but they also had a hard time.
After my grandmother passed away, the creditors came to collect debts one by one, and the villagers stayed away from us. At that time, I wanted to run away with my mother and live in a place where no one knew us.
Three people died in four years. How can I blame my mother? My grandfather died because his son was heartbroken, and so did my grandmother. But they all blamed my mother, which is not right.
So, when my mother told me that she decided to remarry but would take me with her, I was willing. It didn't matter to me what tribe they were from. What mattered was that I could be with my mother.
If the Master had saved the woman, the boy would not have lost his mother."
Sun Sicheng felt very sad and stroked his head gently: "It's all over."
Ping'an felt a little more at ease when he heard the woman's powerful moans in the house. He talked about these things with the master today because the woman's moans might have made him too nervous.
"Yes, I am very content now. My stepfather is also very good to me. My original name was Dashun, but now it is Wanpingan. Both names have good meanings, either smooth or safe."
"Oh, Dashun, this name is also good. Everything will go smoothly. Safety is even better. The most important thing in a person's life is safety."
Ping An smiled. He had indeed gotten used to the name Ping An now. It was simple and down-to-earth.
"Master, there is one thing that has been weighing on my mind. When my father got into trouble, the two people who were traveling with him were found, but he was the only one missing, alive or dead.
The government said that the man was washed away by the flood under the cliff. Do you think it is possible that he is not dead and is still alive and well in another place?"
Sun Sicheng was surprised and said, "How is it possible? A man would not abandon his wife, children and parents. Be safe, don't think too much."
Ping An lowered his eyes and said, "I am just worried. I have changed my last name to my mother's. What if my biological father comes looking for me one day? I don't want to leave my mother, nor do I want to live with her.
"Master, do you think I am very selfish? If there really comes a day like that, you will help me, right?" Ping'an looked at Sun Sicheng with sparkling eyes.
He looked down on himself a little bit, and was still plotting against his master at this time, because he already knew that his biological father's current wife was his master's cousin, and maybe one day, they would have to confront each other.
He hoped that the master would help him and stand on his side.
Sun Sicheng felt a surge of pain in his heart, and the long-lost tears were about to well up. He struggled to control himself.
"How could that be? In the most difficult times, if you can think about how to protect your mother and yourself, you are the best child. No matter whether your biological father is dead or alive, the master will always be your support."
The master and disciple were talking affectionately, and Tong Yu trotted out, "Master, the thing is out, it's already black, and you've taken the medicine, so it should be fine.
Sun Sicheng said, "Let Qiuyue come out."
Qiuyue came out soon.
"Qiuyue, you are quite good at using silver needles. If the woman shows signs of heavy bleeding, give her a few injections. If that doesn't work, call me in." He repeated the acupuncture points to Qiuyue.
In fact, female doctors in Medicine Valley specialize in women's diseases, and childbirth is of utmost importance. Qiuyue, Qiu Shui and Tong Yu all know this, but Qiuyue is the most stable among the three.
By this time, everyone in the village knew about this family's affairs, and many people gathered outside the gate.
The master and his disciples waited for another quarter of an hour, and Qiuyue and the other two came out.
"My Lord, everything should be fine. The woman is fine."
Sun Sicheng stood up and said to the old woman who followed him out, "The dead fetus has been delivered. What remains is to make your daughter-in-law recover. Take the medicine I brought for another three days. When you feel better, go to the town to see someone for treatment. Be safe, and let's go."
The whole family knelt down.
The old man took a basket of various local products, but Ping An certainly wouldn't accept them.
The boy chased after her and said, "Thank you. If it weren't for you, my mother would be dead. My name is Shitou, and I'm seven years old. How about I be your servant?"
Ping An laughed. This little boy was very interesting and smarter than his father and grandfather.
"Shitou, you don't have to be a servant. Just live your life well."
Ping An followed the master for a few steps, then turned back, took out a tael of silver from his purse, and stuffed it into the little boy's hand: "I give it to you, don't give it to anyone else. Your mother must need good food in her health. If there is nothing at home, use this silver to buy her some."
Sun Sicheng followed him from beginning to end.
By this time, some people in the village had already known that the miracle doctor did not charge for his treatments and even used medicine and ginseng himself. Many people began to chase after him and beg him for help.
Sun Sicheng pretended that nothing happened.
He had to go. The thought of staying in an empty house for another night without being able to take a shower or wash his hair made him devastated.
It seems like these people are not doing anything serious, they are just trying to take advantage of others.
Sun Sicheng has never been a pushover. When it comes to matters involving human lives, he will definitely try his best to intervene.
Let the rest be.
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