Chapter 33: The Marquis's Adopted Daughter and the Cold Prince 5
The marquis's carriage stopped at the gate of Cheng'en Temple.
The ladies, with the help of their personal maids, carefully got off the carriage.
Ning Changting got off the horse and naturally reached out to help Cha Jiu who was about to get off.
Cha Jiu was stunned for a moment, then held his strong arm and got off the carriage.
"Thank you, Brother Changting." Cha Jiu's voice was soft and gentle.
Ning Changting only felt a familiar sweetness brushing past him, causing his calm mind to tremble slightly again.
Many people noticed the prince's actions.
The old lady seemed thoughtful.
Lady Ninghou was very dissatisfied.
Although she appeared to treat the two sisters equally in terms of food, clothing, housing and transportation, deep down in her heart, she still had some prejudice against Cha Jiu.
One reason is that she hated Madam Zou for stealing her husband's favor, so she hated beautiful people.
The second reason is that because of Shen Chi Su's subtle influence on her, she herself also thinks that the well-behaved and cautious Cha Jiu is a hypocritical person who endures and pleases others for the sake of the wealth of the marquis's mansion.
Therefore, Lady Ninghou would never want to see Ning Changting and Cha Jiu develop feelings for each other.
"Changting, come over to your mother's side."
To the right of Lady Ninghou was Shen Chisu. She waved to Ning Changting to pass by, simply wanting the two of them to have more contact.
Ning Changting said calmly, "There are many stone steps in front of the door. Sister Chi Su can support mother, and I will support Yan Shu."
He calls Shen Chi Su "Sister Chi Su" and calls Cha Jiu "Yan Shu".
It is clear at a glance who is close and who is distant.
Lady Ninghou looked very unhappy.
Cha Jiu ignored all the looks and let Ning Changting support him as he walked up.
In Cheng'en Temple, incense is burning and pilgrims are devout.
The distinguished guest who came today is a famous traveling doctor, known as "the second Hua Tuo".
It is said that his medical skills are superb, and the magic medicine in his hand can revive the dead and turn bones into flesh.
The old lady came here just to ask for medicine for her eldest grandson.
Everyone was very surprised to see Hua Tuo again.
This legendary famous doctor had shaved his head, wore Buddhist robes, and held Buddhist beads, looking no different from an ordinary monk.
Before the old lady could speak, Hua Tuo said to her, "Amitabha, I know why you have come."
The old lady was stunned.
Hua Tuo also said: "Marriage and offspring are determined by fate and cannot be forced."
Now everyone in the Marquis' Mansion was dumbfounded.
Amazing! This person actually knows their purpose!
The old lady still refused to give up: "Sir, can't even the magic medicine in your hand cure it? I am willing to exchange it for ten thousand gold coins."
"My Rejuvenating Pill is not a panacea." Hua Tuo shook his head again, "Besides, I don't sell my medicine, I only give it to those who are destined to receive it."
Lady Ninghou asked hurriedly: "What does it mean to be considered as the destined one for you, sir?"
"No hurry, I have two questions."
Hua Tuo stroked his graying beard and said leisurely: "What kind of disease should be treated with what prescription, such as fatigue, internal injury, invasion of external evil, phlegm, blood stasis, etc.?"
When Lady Ninghou heard this, she was overjoyed.
Chi Su passed the Imperial Medical College exam and became a pharmacist. Wouldn't it be easy for him to answer such a question?
The old lady also held out hope for Shen Chi Su: "Chi Su, come and answer the gentleman's questions."
Shen Chi Su was a little nervous.
Although she had read the book and taken the test, she was not sure she would get the answer right.
But seeing the old lady who usually looked down on her now softening her tone to beg her, Shen Chi Su inexplicably felt a sense of pride and arrogance in her heart.
So she was even more unwilling to show her weakness, and she mustered up her courage and said loudly, "It can easily cause heart palpitations."
Hua Tuo nodded again.
The old lady and Lady Ninghou showed smiles of joy and appreciation on their faces.
Shen Chi Su became more confident: "For palpitations, you can use calming and soothing methods, supplemented by nourishing the heart and blood..."
Before she finished speaking, Hua Tuo shook his head and said, "No need to answer."
"What, what?" Not only Shen Chi Su, but everyone else was also stunned.
Cha Jiu sighed. Although she didn't understand these medical principles, she knew what was wrong with Shen Chi Su.
Shen Chi Su was not convinced: "Sir, since it is palpitations, according to the medical prescription, this is how it should be treated. If you don't believe me, I can go back to the Marquis' Mansion to get it. The medical books of the Imperial Hospital will never be wrong."
Hua Tuo looked at her again and said, "You don't have to use the Marquis' Mansion and the Imperial Hospital to pressure me."
The old lady scolded: "Don't be rude when writing letters!"
Only then did Shen Chi Su shut up.
Hua Tuo had noticed long ago that when Shen Chi Su answered a question, a little girl frowned and sighed, expressing her disapproval.
So he pointed his finger and said, "You answer this question."
Everyone looked in the direction he pointed and found it was Cha Jiu.
Ning Changting took a step forward and put Cha Jiu behind him: "My sister doesn't understand medical knowledge, I hope you can forgive me, sir."
Hua Tuo again: "It's okay, just say whatever you want."
One more chance is better than no chance at all, the old lady thought, and encouraged Cha Jiu: "Yan Shu, just say whatever you think."
In order to save face, Shen Chi Su also deliberately advised: "Yes, just say it casually."
What can people who don't understand medical knowledge say? They can only stammer and make a fool of themselves.
It just so happened that my sister was embarrassed, so no one remembered her embarrassment.
Under her long sleeves, Cha Jiu gently held Ning Changting's hand where no one could see.
Ning Changting was stunned and turned to look at her.
Cha Jiu smiled brightly and whispered to him, "For my brother, I'm willing to give it a try."
Ning Changting's heart, which had usually remained calm, trembled violently.
Cha Jiu walked out from behind Ning Changting and said to Hua Tuo frankly, "I don't understand medical theory, but I think that before deciding on a treatment prescription, you must see the patient in person and do a thorough examination before you can confirm the diagnosis. If you only confirm the diagnosis based on a few words or read from a medical book, you may end up wasting the patient's life."
Hua Tuo clapped his hands and laughed: "Okay, okay, I knew that you, a little girl, are intelligent."
He then explained: "Although palpitations are common, the treatment methods cannot be generalized. If the pulse is stringy, slippery and strong, it means that there is an excess of phlegm and fire in the body. As the medical books say, we should calm the nerves and soothe the mind, and replenish blood and nourish qi. But if the pulse is thin, rapid and weak, it means that the heart blood is insufficient, so we should nourish blood and soothe the mind, and strengthen the spleen and replenish qi."
"Therefore, to heal others, you must see with your own eyes, hear with your own ears, touch with your own hands, and feel with your own eyes." Hua Tuo looked at Shen Chi Su meaningfully again.
Shen Chi Su said nothing and hid behind Lady Ning Hou.
Lady Ninghou could not care about her at this time, and asked quickly: "Then we have answered the first question, what about the second one?"
Hua Tuo then took out a string of reddish-brown Buddhist beads and asked, "Can you help me see if this string of Buddhist beads is made of real red sandalwood?"
The old lady had been fasting and chanting Buddhist scriptures all year round, so she could tell at a glance that it was not real.
But she didn't say it.
A well-known itinerant doctor who is also a Buddhist believer, if he was exposed in public that his Buddhist beads were not real, wouldn't it be very embarrassing?
If Hua Tuo gets angry again, the plan to find the medicine might be ruined.
Lady Ninghou was not so cunning and was about to speak frankly when she was stopped by Shen Chisu behind her.
Shen Chi Su whispered, "No one likes to have something they use said to be fake. Mother, why don't you first say it's real, and then send someone to give him a genuine one, wouldn't that be wonderful?"
Lady Ninghou was delighted: "You are really thoughtful."
Cha Jiu and Ning Changting were listening at the side, both speechless.
Cha Jiu secretly teased the system: "Shen Chi Su doesn't like to talk about the rules of the Marquisate, but she has figured out the rules of the human relationship."
System: "She is a complete egoist. You will know once you get to know her more."
Who would have known that after hearing Lady Ninghou's answer, Hua Tuo still shook his head.
A hand reached behind Cha Jiu and pushed her out fiercely.
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