One hundred and thirty-one
Although Fu Wei still relied on a sedan chair to travel to the yamen on duty, he always walked with the help of a cane in the yamen and no longer needed someone to push the sedan chair.
Years ago, when Fu Zhen was not on duty at the yamen, Fu Wei would never touch a drop of tea when on duty, to prevent others from helping him to go to the toilet. Even with Fu Zhen as a cover, Fu Wei went to the toilet very few times.
Now that I don’t have to act anymore, I feel secretly relieved.
Even though he didn't say it, Yu Ying still prepared a pot of cold tea for him when he came to work.
When Fu Wei went out, Yu Ying joked that he didn't have to run to the toilet after his lunch and evening shifts.
Fu Wei took a sip of the cold tea, covered the bamboo tube and put it aside, then stood up from behind the table with the help of a cane and walked to the bookshelf to look for documents.
Luo Dianshi came in from outside and was stunned when he saw Fu Wei standing in front of the bookshelf.
Although I knew about it a few days ago, I am still amazed every time I see it.
Fu Wei's legs were examined by the doctor at Luoji Medical Clinic.
He also heard the doctor talk about Fu Wei's legs today.
It was said that Fu Wei's legs were broken by brute force with a stick, and it seemed that the person was afraid that his legs could be healed, so he was beaten more than once.
Therefore, everyone speculated that it was the work of the real young master who was replaced. Otherwise, who would have such a great hatred for Fu Wei?
Given the situation at the time, the Yu County doctors’ medical skills were not enough to cure Fu Wei’s legs.
Now that he thought about it, his brother with evil intentions would never be able to catch up with Madam Yu’s medical skills even if he tried for another ten years.
Fu Wei was leaning against the bookshelf with one crutch and holding the other crutch under one arm to search for files and documents. The posture was not only strenuous but also extremely inconvenient.
Luo Dianshi walked up to Fu Wei and asked, "Mr. Fu, what are you looking for? Do you need my help?"
Fu Wei had already found the document he was looking for. He took it down and handed it to Luo Dianshi with a gentle smile: "Then I'll trouble you to put it on the desk for me."
Luo Dianshi took a few scrolls of bamboo documents, then tucked them under his arm and reached out to help.
Fu Wei supported himself with his crutches and said with a smile, "It's just a short distance, no need for support."
As he spoke, he slowly walked to the table and sat down.
Luo Dianshi placed the document on the table and asked, "Madam Yu, can you tell me when Mr. Fu can stop using crutches?"
Fu Wei leaned his crutches against the end of the table. After sitting down, he seemed to think for a moment before saying, "She said it depends on how well my bones and muscles heal. If they heal well, it will take about two months. If not, it will probably take three to six months."
Luo Dianshi said, "Madam Yu is a skilled doctor. I estimate that within two months, the gentleman will be back to full health."
Fu Wei smiled and said, "According to the auspicious words of the Minister of History, I hope to recover within two months."
Luo Dianshi also smiled, but then he remembered what the doctor said, that the leg was broken by someone, and not just once, and he suddenly felt a little worried.
After thinking about it, although he knew Fu Wei knew what was going on, he still spoke up to remind him: "Sir, your leg bones have been fixed, but you still can't let your guard down. After all, some people's hearts are dark for a while, and they will be dark for the rest of their lives."
Fu Wei paused for a moment as he unfolded the bamboo slips, then laid them flat on the table. He raised his eyes and smiled, "Thank you, Mr. Luo, for reminding me. I will be more careful."
After talking for a while, Luo Dianshi remembered his purpose of looking for Fu Wei. After discussion, he left the warehouse.
After the people left, the smile on Fu Wei's face faded.
*
Because Yu Ying cured Fu Wei's legs, word spread outside that she was an excellent doctor. Not only the people of this county, but also the people of other counties came to Yongxi Hall, and more and more people came to see the doctor.
As the number of patients increases, Yu Ying's manual work time also increases.
When I came back in the evening, I heard Fu Ning say that Fu Wei had been staying in the study after returning from his shift and had not allowed anyone in. He had been there for about an hour.
It was only when it was time for dinner that Yu Ying went to call him.
After a while, Fu Wei opened the study door.
The study was small, and Yu Ying's eyes passed over him and immediately saw the drawing on the table. Although she couldn't see clearly what was drawn, she could tell that it was not a portrait, but an object.
He retracted his gaze and looked at Fu Wei: "Eat first, then we can get back to work."
Fu Wei nodded, walked out of the room, turned around and closed the door.
As Yu Ying walked to the main hall, she whispered to her, "I'm going to make some self-defense weapons that are easy to hide, and I'll make you a small one too."
Since it was for self-defense, Yu Ying did not refuse.
She knew clearly the purpose of Fu Wei making a self-defense weapon.
Although she had no intention of hurting anyone, she could not resist the thought of others hurting her.
*
More and more men come to the clinic for treatment.
After all, many people came from far away, so Yu Ying would initially set up a table outside the clinic to diagnose illnesses.
Most of these illnesses are minor and can be cured in ordinary clinics. As a result of all this trouble, fewer people come to the clinic for treatment.
Many women who go to the doctor don't want others to know. Now that there are men hanging around in front of their door all day long, the number of women coming to see the doctor has naturally dropped sharply.
It was noisy outside the clinic and there was no business on the second floor.
Yu Ying was also very worried.
Although I was rejected in the next few days, there were still all kinds of people coming to me.
Some people knelt in front of the clinic and begged for treatment.
There were also people with bad tempers who cursed at the door, saying that they were self-centered and masculine, and why they only treated women and not men. It was clear that they had no regard for hierarchy!
Feeling very annoyed, Yu Ying simply had the shop closed early and went home!
Because of his worries, he even lost his appetite. After a few bites of food, he put down his bowl and chopsticks and went back to the house.
The people at the dinner table looked at each other, not knowing what to say to comfort her.
Fu Wei stood up and looked at Dasou, saying, "Sister-in-law, please help me make some midnight snacks later."
Wen Xing quickly responded, "Okay."
Fu Wei said "Enjoy your meal" and turned to go into the house.
After closing the door, Yu Ying, who was sitting at the table, came back to her senses and looked at Fu Wei in confusion: "Have you finished eating?"
Fu Wei nodded, then walked over to her and sat down.
Picking up the pot and pouring tea: "Are you worried about the clinic?"
Yu Ying hummed, then continued, "Originally, this clinic specialized in treating women, so it didn't affect the other clinics that much. But now, it's not just women who come to see patients, but men as well. I see some who come from far away, but these troubles keep coming one after another."
Yu Ying told Fu Wei about the situation in the clinic.
"Also, not only people from other places, but also people from this county come to see me for treatment. Most of them are men. I asked people to check with several other clinics, and they were all deserted. Maybe they are intimidated by the government now, but over time, they will inevitably complain about me and the clinic."
Fu Wei frowned, thought for a moment, and said, "Well, put up a notice in front of the clinic. For men, the consultation fee will be increased by 50%. If you can't afford it, it means your illness isn't serious. If you're really willing to pay, it's probably because you can't get better treatment elsewhere. Also, set a time limit for consultations in the teahouse. Those who show up at the clinic seeking treatment will not be treated."
The consultation fee is not the price of medicine. Relatively speaking, a consultation is only twenty cents per time. If it increases by 50%, it will be thirty cents, which will not make people unable to afford medical treatment.
Moreover, there are relatively few rich people, and ordinary people all spend their money carefully.
Ten coins could now buy two kilograms of grain. Therefore, ordinary people with common illnesses naturally no longer came to Yongxi Hall.
Since the time is set, only one hour needs to be freed up, which will not affect the clinic. Moreover, seeing a doctor in a teahouse will not affect the clinic.
Yu Ying thought about it carefully and found that this suggestion was feasible.
only……
"Last year, they specifically mentioned that there were set prices for medicinal materials. If I add 50% to my diagnosis, will someone sue me and take me to the government office?"
Upon hearing this, Fu Wei said with a smile, "The price of grain varies from buyer to seller. As long as it's not exorbitant or forced, the government won't interfere."
Hearing this, Yu Ying felt relieved.
Fu Wei continued, "The other clinics still need the government to push their medicinal materials out, so they would think twice before trying to be cunning, so they won't cause trouble."
Yu Ying felt relieved and said, "It's better to talk to you. I'll feel more at ease."
*
Fu Wei's method is indeed effective. Due to the increase in consultation fees, fewer men come to see the doctor.
I spend half an hour seeing patients every morning. Although the consultation fee has increased, there are still people coming to see me.
Except for one or two people who are well-off, most of the patients who come to see the doctor have very difficult illnesses.
Fortunately, Yu Ying had abundant resources since childhood, and was also familiar with Western medicine. In this dynasty where medical care was underdeveloped, she was already one of the best doctors, so there was no difficulty for Yu Ying.
After a few days of seeing patients, not many people came to see the doctor. Sometimes, half of the half hour was spent resting and drinking tea.
Seeing that the time was almost up, Yu Ying was about to get up and leave when a middle-aged man in his fifties appeared in front of her table.
The middle-aged man was wearing a gray Confucian robe, had a half-long beard, and a cloth crown. He had a kind look.
Faintly, Yu Ying smelled a faint scent of medicinal herbs from the man.
After taking a closer look, Yu Ying had an idea in her mind.
——I’m a colleague.
Yu Ying extended her hand as a gesture of invitation, then sat down.
After the other party bowed, he also sat down.
Fu An, who was accompanying him, stepped forward and poured a cup of tea for the middle-aged man.
This private room is open on two sides, which not only provides good ventilation, but also allows for openness and avoids suspicion.
She asked the teahouse owner for half an hour's consultation, and she would pay twenty cents a day for the private room and tea.
A pot of tea only costs five cents, so the shopkeeper is naturally happy.
After the two sat down, Yu Ying asked, "I wonder if this old man is feeling unwell?"
The father-in-law took out thirty coins and put them on the table.
Yu Ying glanced at the small string of money, then looked up at her father-in-law.
The old man shook his head and said bluntly: "It's not that I'm uncomfortable, but my master's family."
Yu Ying didn't say anything, saying, "Without him here, it's hard for me to see what's wrong."
The old man pretended not to hear and continued, "My master has had a headache for three years. Every time it comes, the pain feels like being pricked by needles and is splitting. Herbal medicine has had little effect, and even acupuncture can only alleviate the pain a little. What do you think, female doctor?"
Yu Ying frowned slightly upon hearing this. After thinking for a moment, she asked, "During a headache, are there blurred vision, red eyes, nausea and vomiting, red face and ears, irritability, and numbness in the hands and feet? Or is there also a fever in the mouth, yellow urine, dry stools, and a dark red tongue coating?"
When the father-in-law heard her talk about these symptoms casually, his eyes lit up slightly and then he smiled.
"Please wait a moment, my lady doctor. I will go and invite the host."
Having said that, he turned and walked out of the private room.
Yu Ying glanced at the incense burner and saw that there was still a fingernail-long incense stick on it. She thought it was okay to delay for a while, so she just waited.
After a while, the old man came back with a very tall middle-aged man behind him.
The middle-aged man was about forty years old, with a rough appearance, a square face, thick eyebrows and a cold expression.
According to modern height standards, the man should be about 1.95 meters tall, with a broad back and strong muscles.
As soon as he came in, he was overwhelmed by the overwhelming pressure, and because he was so tall, the room seemed small.
Fu An's face changed and he looked a little scared.
Not to mention Fu An, Yu Ying also felt a chill down her spine.
It's so tall that it makes people inexplicably afraid to breathe deeply.
The middle-aged man glanced at Yu Ying and Fu An, then sat down across from the tea table. He placed his hand on the pulse-taking pillow and said bluntly, "Take my pulse."
Yu Ying's eyes fell on the man's hand.
She had been following Fu Wei for a long time, and gradually became accustomed to checking other people's palms for calluses and how the calluses formed. Therefore, she could roughly tell which calluses were left by work and which were left by practicing with weapons.
The calluses on the man's hands were very thick, and although his clothes were not those of the rich, they were not something that ordinary people could afford.
As soon as this person came in, he felt extraordinary, not to mention the unconcealable calluses on his hands.
Yu Ying was worried that this person's background would bring her trouble.
Although he was alert in his heart, he remained calm as he took the man's pulse.
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