Chapter 448 Raw Fish Congee
There are no shortcuts in medicine; one can only take it one step at a time. Dr. Yan had already made her plans, even if she didn't get the understanding of others.
"People need to survive first before they can think about other things."
She never believed that reputation was more important than life; it was merely a constraint on women. It was ironic to still be concerned about reputation when one had already lost one's life.
However, Dr. Yan had to admit that most people could not accept men delivering babies for women, so there were no men in the midwifery department. Only when a woman was having a difficult childbirth would her family think of calling a doctor.
Even so, most people chose to drag it out, afraid of gossip and concerned about their reputation, ultimately leading to the tragic deaths of both mother and child.
"yes."
Lin Yuesha sighed. Doctor Yan's words were quite insightful. It was such a simple truth, yet so many people couldn't understand it.
There are very few female doctors in the Great Qi Dynasty, simply because medical skills are passed down through generations. Teaching an apprentice can lead to the master starving. Some doctors' descendants don't have the talent, so they choose to take their medical skills to their graves, preventing others from learning them.
"Sister Yan, I actually have an idea too."
Lin Yuesha believed that in three, five, or even eight or ten years, Yan Yan would eventually master the essentials of cesarean section and save more pregnant women.
However, Dr. Yan's abilities are limited; even if she worked tirelessly, how many people could she save?
If a school were established to teach this subject, allowing more women with unfortunate circumstances to join, perhaps more people would learn and the acceptance rate would be higher. If it becomes more widespread in the future, it wouldn't be such a big deal, nor would it be considered a strange story to be told.
There's always someone who's the first to try something new; if you don't pursue it, you'll never make progress.
"Moonlight Sister, you're actually a promising talent."
Yan Yan looked at Lin Yuesha, but unfortunately, Lin Yuesha was Lord Lin's daughter and couldn't possibly be as unconventional as her. Besides, she had no intention of remarrying in her life, but Lin Yuesha couldn't.
"Sister Yan, I can't."
Lin Yuesha shook her head; she really couldn't do it, mainly because she had no interest in medicine.
There is a sequence to learning, and everyone has their own area of expertise. She also wants to shine in the culinary arts. If she can make delicious and affordable snacks, dishes, and pastries, that would be a contribution to the Great Qi.
At least, only her superb culinary skills constantly reminded her that she was a time traveler.
Regarding her culinary skills, Lin Yuesha has her own ideas. While she is innovating and making changes, she cannot stagnate but must take it to the next level and find a suitable mentor to continue learning.
You can only do something with passion if you love it. If she had enough money, Lin Yuesha would be willing to help more poor women, but studying medicine is really not for her.
"Alright, alright, I just said you're a good fit. Look at you, coming up with so many reasons."
Doctor Yan smiled faintly. Even if Lin Yuesha had great talent in this area, she didn't want Lin Yuesha to study medicine, because that would mean one less person who could make delicious food.
"I finally understand why my father wanted me to study medicine properly."
Her fiancé died under mysterious circumstances, yet the Yan family arranged another marriage for her, forcing her to marry. Enraged, Yan Yan left the capital and came to the north.
She traveled thousands of miles without hesitation, and her courage was fueled by her father's support.
Although it was a disgrace to the Yan family that her father had given up medicine to become a farmer, Yan Yan did not think so; she understood him.
“My father is a man, and by his gender, he was ultimately unable to treat many women, let alone help them through the difficult times of childbirth. Having seen too much of this, he had long since lost heart and placed all his hopes on me.”
On her journey from the north to the capital, Yan Yan went straight to the farm, where she devoted herself to studying medicine.
“Sister Yan, I don’t have many connections in the capital, but if there’s anything I can do to help, please don’t hesitate to ask.”
Lin Yuesha patted her chest righteously and said.
The two smiled at each other, then turned to look at the river view in the distance. The breeze was cool and refreshing, and nothing could be more comfortable.
"Sister Yan, would you like some fish porridge?"
A bitter smell of medicinal soup wafted from the tea room; it was time for her father, Xiao Chenggui, to take his medicine again. Lin Yuesha noticed the fishing nets hanging on the boat and, on a sudden impulse, asked...
"Of course I want to."
Yan Yan touched her shrunken belly. She had been hiding in the carriage all day studying how to help a mother rabbit give birth, eating only a few bites of food at a time. In such a short time, she had lost a lot of weight.
Back in the capital, her father would surely nag her again. It would be better to seize the opportunity to mend things now, especially since she would probably not be able to enjoy Lin Yuesha's cooking while living on the estate.
"Then, Sister Yan, let's cast our nets and catch some fish. These fish are the freshest we've ever seen."
Lin Yuesha called on Qingxing and Baicha to help her cast the net. She wanted to seize the rare leisure time before going to the capital and find some fun for herself.
"Okay, I'll help too."
After casting the nets, Yan Yan prepared two buckets. The fish that couldn't be eaten would be kept in the buckets, and tomorrow Lin Yuesha would make her specialty, boiled fish.
After about fifteen minutes, the fishing net became heavy. Several people worked together to pull the net, and there were several large fish jumping around on the deck inside.
The fishing nets have large holes, so the fish that are caught are all over three pounds.
"Grass carp has tender flesh, but it has many bones, so it's better to use black carp instead."
Lin Yuesha chose a blackfish, cut along its spine, splitting the fish in half to expose the bones, which she then deftly removed.
Yan Yan stood to the side watching, sighing as she watched. Lin Yuesha was very skillful with the knife, and definitely had a talent for cesarean section. At least she knew that when making a knife move, the technique had to be fast and steady.
What a pity.
To remove the muddy taste from the fish porridge, Lin Yuesha added scallions, ginger, garlic, and a little Shaoxing wine to marinate the fish for 15 minutes. Then, she first cooked porridge with rice, and then added the raw fish slices, which were cooked in a short time.
"This smells amazing!"
Yan Yan closed her eyes and took a deep breath, staring longingly at the fish porridge in the large porcelain jar, eager to eat it.
The fish slices were tender and melted in her mouth, while the rice was fragrant and translucent. She couldn't help but eat one bite after another, but she didn't dare to eat too fast. Only by chewing slowly could she savor the delicious taste.
"Sister Yan, be careful not to burn yourself."
Lin Yuesha filled two bowls and put them in a small basket. There was still a lot left, so she told everyone to share it. If it wasn't enough, she offered to cook more fish.
Night fell quickly, and lanterns were lit on the deck. There were many mosquitoes by the water, and the lights attracted a swarm of them. Lin Yuesha led her maids back to their cabin.
The incense given by Dr. Yan had no pungent smell, but once lit, it kept mosquitoes away completely.
Lin Yuesha placed the oil lamp on the table, adjusted the wick, and seeing that the brightness was still insufficient, added a few more candles. She took out a soft, finely textured fabric, preparing to sew a few pairs of socks for her stepbrother.
The Zhuang family didn't give her much fabric. After her mother, Chen, sewed two sets of undergarments for her, only scraps of fabric were left. Such good fabric shouldn't be wasted; it was just enough to make socks.
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