Chapter 35 Forgot the most important thing
Doctor Hua sent the women away and without further ado, he went straight to the point and said to Shen Yuexi:
"That medicine can cure diarrhea? Has the Lin family's child recovered?"
Shen Yuexi said, "Doctor Hua, can you come with me to visit Madam Lin's house?"
The two returned to Mrs. Lin's house. Mrs. Lin recognized Dr. Hua and entertained them. Dr. Hua asked Mrs. Lin about the child's condition in detail and was amazed.
After leaving Madam Lin's house, Doctor Hua looked happy, stroked his beard and nodded, saying:
"The medicinal material of this medicine is actually derived from garlic, which is beyond my expectation. Today, I came to see how Master Pei is recovering from his injuries. After hearing Elder Feng talk about the efficacy of this medicine, I came here to find you."
Shen Yuexi didn't hide anything from Doctor Hua. As they walked, they talked. She explained the medical theory behind garlic extract capsules. Doctor Hua nodded repeatedly.
Doctors are particularly sensitive to medicine. Madam Lin doesn't understand, but Doctor Hua is incredibly curious. Dysentery is a difficult disease for doctors like them to treat. Not only Doctor Hua, but even the imperial physicians in the capital might not be able to treat it.
Doctor Hua then asked, "Madam Pei, besides treating diarrhea, what other diseases can this medicine treat?"
Shen Yuexi then explained in detail to Doctor You the ailments this medicine could treat. As she delved deeper into the story, Doctor Hua's eyes lit up, and he stroked his beard and nodded repeatedly. When she spoke about the medicine's uses, he even nodded in agreement, quite earnestly. Even after Shen Yuexi finished, he still looked unsatisfied.
She didn't actually say too much, but just explained the basic principles and uses of the medicine, as well as some common types of diseases and the circumstances under which the medicine can be taken.
As for how to make a diagnosis, it still requires a professional doctor to judge.
"Madam Pei," Doctor Hua looked at her anxiously. "I have been practicing medicine for decades and have treated many patients with diarrhea, but I was unable to save them. Now that I have this medicine, there is a cure for this disease. I would like to sell this medicine in the county. What do you think, Madam Pei?"
Shen Yuexi was delighted.
She had been dawdling with Dr. Hua on the road for so long, waiting for these words.
She could trust Dr. Hua in both medical skills and ethics, so it was most appropriate to entrust this matter to him.
At present, neither she nor Xiao Zhuo had much money on them. They still had a long way to go to the borderland, and it would be impossible to do so without enough money.
Since Doctor Hua had mentioned it, she took the opportunity to continue, "I really want to sell this medicine, but I don't have any channels. Doctor Hua also knows that as a woman, I shouldn't show my face in public..."
The Great Yan Dynasty imposed extremely strict restrictions on women. Women were not allowed to appear in public, and engaging in business was unthinkable. Only after marriage could women gain some freedom.
Of course, these only apply to native women. If she wants to go out, she can still do so, but she and Xiao Zhuo must keep a low profile for the time being and try not to attract attention.
Why wouldn't she let others solve the problem?
As expected, Doctor Hua stroked his beard and assured her, "I have two pharmacies in the county town and can help Madam Pei sell medicine."
The two hit it off immediately, and after some discussion, they decided that Doctor Hua would sell the medicine at Yishengtang and Baohetang. Each pill would cost 200 wen, with a course of treatment consisting of 30 pills. The proceeds would be split 50-50. Doctor Hua would send someone to deliver the proceeds the day after tomorrow.
With Dr. Hua's influence in the county, he will definitely be able to sell enough medicine within two days.
"This money is definitely profitable."
After sending Doctor Hua away, Shen Yuexi made a solemn promise to Xiao Zhuo.
Hiding in the kitchen, she used the refined garlic to make a thousand capsules. She wrapped them in paper and handed them to Doctor Hua. If they could all be sold within two days, she would get a share of one hundred taels of silver.
Xiao Zhuo had been instructing Feng Zhang in practicing martial arts in the yard. After listening to her, he smiled and nodded, then turned around and talked to Feng Zhang.
Doctor Hua said that Xiao Zhuo's wound was healing well and the Lin family's child had recovered, which solved the source of travel expenses. All that remained was to wait for Doctor Hua's share of the profits after selling the medicine.
Everything went so smoothly that Shen Yuexi was in an extremely good mood.
She moved a stool, took a plate of small crispy cakes, filled the teapot with warm water, and sat at the small table under the shade of the tree, leisurely eating while watching Xiao Zhuo instruct Feng Zhang in martial arts.
Today Feng Zhang did not practice swordplay. Instead, he took a pitchfork that was more than a meter tall, sat on a bench, and poked left and right, yelling from time to time. Just watching her made her want to laugh.
I don’t know what Xiao Zhuo is teaching him.
"When a general goes into battle, he relies mainly on horsepower," Xiao Zhuo pointed at the bench under Feng Zhang's buttocks. "Remember, on the battlefield, the man relies on the horse's power, and the horse adds to the man's prestige. A single strike from the sword has the force of thunder and lightning."
After saying that, Xiao Zhuo turned and walked towards the shade.
Shen Yuexi bit the biscuit with a smile, picked up the teapot, poured a bowl of water and handed it to Xiao Zhuo, glancing at Feng Zhang out of the corner of her eye.
Feng Zhang sat on the bench, touching the back of his head, his eyes showing the word "confused".
"On the battlefield, everyone is paralyzed. If paralyzed, it's dangerous..." He lowered his head, then raised it again, reciting it by rote, "If paralyzed, it's dangerous. What you said really makes sense, young master. It makes sense."
Handing the bowl to Xiao Zhuo, Shen Yuexi took the shortbread that had been bitten into a half-moon shape in her hand, and took out a handkerchief from her bosom with her other hand.
Xiao Zhuo raised the bowl to his lips and took a sip, muttering to himself, "I can't practice just riding a stool. I need to find a horse."
Shen Yuexi was wiping the sweat off Xiao Zhuo's forehead with a handkerchief. When she heard what Xiao Zhuo said, her bulging cheeks suddenly stopped moving.
What happened? I actually forgot such an important thing.
In her free time, she had asked Xiao Zhuo about Shengzhou. Shengzhou was still over two hundred miles from the northern border. They drifted eastward from Shengzhou, following the river until they entered Liangzhou. They had drifted over three hundred miles east, further from their destination.
Now she and Xiao Zhuo wanted to go to the northern border, which was at least 500 miles away. If they relied on their own two feet, it would take them forever to get there.
There must be horses, and preferably a carriage.
The two of them would then sit in the carriage, protected from the wind and sun, concealed from view. They could also load the carriage with some necessary supplies. Only then would a journey be truly satisfying.
Thinking of this, she quickly swallowed the pastry in her mouth and whispered to Xiao Zhuo, "Husband, we are going to the Northern Frontier. We need to buy a carriage."
Xiao Zhuo also whispered, "That's right. I've been thinking about this. But horses are extremely expensive. I'm afraid we can't buy them with the money we have."
He reached into his arms as he spoke.
Shen Yuexi knew what he was going to take out without having to guess, and quickly pressed the back of his hand and said:
"Husband, let me figure out a solution. Just stay home and don't go anywhere."
With Xiao Zhuo's ability, getting some silver would be easy. But he was wanted by the government and couldn't leave. This matter had to be done by her.
Xiao Zhuo nodded slightly and said no more.
The two waited for a moment under the shade of the tree until Feng Zhang finished practicing. Shen Yuexi stood up and walked over to him and said:
"Brother Feng, there's something I need you to come with me."
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