Chapter 312 Stand Up
Li San Niang didn't pay attention at first, but when she heard Qi Zhi Die say that she was a merchant from the north, she had a question in her mind.
At this time, a merchant from the north took a fancy to the women in the Shihua Pavilion.
"Has this Qiaoniang already redeemed herself and left?"
Qi Zhidie nodded: "She just left a couple of days ago. The sisters in the building even ordered a banquet together and saw her off after the meal."
Judging from what she said, she should be going back to the north with that merchant first, and then she should be able to return to Chang'an around this time next year.
Li San Niang kept this in mind and felt it was worth telling Mr. Bu Ke about it.
The two talked for a while longer before Mr. Bu Ke arrived.
Qi Zhidie greeted them and then left, leaving Li Sanniang and Mr. Bu Ke to talk. Qiu Xiang, Shijiu, and Mr. Bu Ke's hunchbacked servant were also in the room.
"Sir, how is it? Have you found the sick cow with smallpox?"
Mr. Ke first drank a cup of tea before looking up at Li San Niang.
It's really unbelievable that Mr. Li came directly to Shihua Tower to find Li San Niang after a long day of work in the palace without even having a sip of water.
"After reading what Third Sister wrote, I have already sent people to the north to find the sick ox that has smallpox. I don't know how it is now."
"Sir, are you aware that there are young women in the brothel who have redeemed themselves and are saying they are going to run away with merchants from the north?"
Mr. Bu Ke put down his teacup, never expecting that such a trivial matter would be known to Li San Niang.
"Sir, that's a merchant from the North. Why would he come to Shihualou at this time of year?"
Mr. Bu Ke laughed and said to Li San Niang, "I didn't expect that San Niangzi is not only skilled in medicine, but also quick-witted. I guess only San Niangzi could see something was wrong with such a seemingly ordinary coincidence."
Third Sister, rest assured. When Qi Niangzi reported to me, she had already investigated the merchant. Afterwards, some people followed them north. Third Sister, you don't need to worry about these things.
Before I could even congratulate Third Sister, I was already invited by the Imperial Medical Bureau to the military camp to teach the doctors in the Department of Surgery.
"Congratulations, Third Sister! Who knows, you might actually get an official position someday."
Li San Niang wasn't surprised that Mr. Bu Ke knew that he had been invited by Physician Sun to give a lecture. After all, for someone like Mr. Bu Ke, who was a secret leader, it wouldn't be difficult for him to find out any information.
Since Mr. Bu Ke already knew, it was highly likely that the Temple Gate had infiltrated and found the Bad Guys' stronghold, so Li San Niang didn't say anything more.
At least, the fact that they dare not come face to face as they used to prove that the Temple Gate is still just a rabble.
Afterwards, the two discussed in detail some aspects of the alcohol and smallpox issue, and it was already late at night.
Looking at the time, Mr. Bu Ke wanted to take his leave, but Li San Niang hesitated, unsure whether she should ask the question.
"Third Sister, what is this? If there's something you need, just say so."
“Sir, I recently became an apprentice of the former head physician of the Imperial Medical Bureau, Dr. Liang,” Li San Niang said, nodding to Mr. Bu Ke, indicating that he was indeed aware of this matter.
After all, Mr. Bu Ke had said earlier that he had placed spies at Li San Niang's house who served both as protectors and monitors. How could Mr. Bu Ke not know what happened at Li's house?
“Recently, I have been learning acupuncture from my master. Because I have some talent, I mustered up the courage to take your pulse.”
Mr. Bu Ke followed Li San Niang's gaze to his legs. Li San Niang noticed that Mr. Bu Ke's face no longer had the gentle and refined demeanor of a handsome young man, and she knew that her words had been somewhat abrupt.
"It was my fault, and it's understandable that you're unhappy, sir. Please pretend I never said anything about it, and we'll meet again next time."
Li San Niang quickly got up and apologized to Mr. Bu Ke, but before she could finish speaking and complete the apology, she heard Mr. Bu Ke say, "Okay."
Li San Niang suddenly looked up at Mr. Bu Ke, and seeing him nod, she realized that she had indeed obtained Mr. Bu Ke's permission!
"Sir, you..."
The hunchbacked servant stepped out from behind Mr. Bu Ke, intending to stop him, but Mr. Bu Ke raised his hand, shook his head at the hunchbacked servant, and then the hunchbacked servant glared at Li San Niang before retreating.
In fact, during her conversation with Mr. Bu Ke, Li San Niang had already activated her X-ray vision and seen the problem with Mr. Bu Ke's kneecaps.
It's a meniscus injury, a very serious injury, and with tiny bone fragments in the cyst cavity, it's enough to make Mr. Impotent unable to walk and only able to get around in a wheelchair.
It's no wonder that someone of Mr. Bu Ke's status could easily find a capable doctor to treat him if he were truly ill.
However, if it is a disease that is incurable and can only be treated with replacement in modern times, then it is something that current doctors really cannot do.
This explains why someone like Mr. Impossible, who is a king in the shadows, is actually a cripple who gets around in a wheelchair!
Li San Niang took out her pulse pillow and, while taking the pulse, also pondered how she could help Mr. Bu Ke stand up again.
Judging from this injury, Mr. Bu Ke must have undergone torture many years ago, resulting in such a severe injury. Moreover, he did not receive timely treatment after the injury, which allowed bone fragments to enter the cystic cavity within the joint. Furthermore, it was never corrected. From the X-ray just now, we can see that the bone fracture has healed, but it is not straight.
If we want Mr. Impossible to stand up again, in addition to the problems of the meniscus and broken bones, we need to precisely break it again, readjust it, and let the bone grow back.
It sounds simple, but in reality, it's practically impossible to implement.
Mr. Bu Ke was willing to let Li San Niang take his pulse for two reasons: firstly, Li San Niang was indeed talented, and secondly, what if she really could do it?
Secondly, if they don't allow it now, Mr. Bu might leave Li San Niang with a grudge, which would make things inconvenient for her in the future.
However, Mr. Ke, seeing Li San Niang taking his pulse while staring at his knee with a furrowed brow, did have a glimmer of hope in his heart: "What if Li San Niang really can cure him?"
"Sir, may I have the opportunity to perform a manual examination?"
Mr. Bu Ke was stunned for a moment, looking down at his legs that were constantly throbbing with pain. He hadn't expected Li San Niang to act as if she really had a solution.
Seeing that Mr. Bu Ke nodded and had received permission, Li San Niang approached him to squat down and examine him.
Unexpectedly, the hunchbacked servant, who was ahead of her, had already taken the initiative, carefully crouching down and lifting Mr. Impossible's robe, waiting to the side.
"If you don't mind, sir, it would be best if you rolled up your trousers so I could take a closer look."
Upon hearing this, the hunchbacked servant looked up at Mr. Ke Bu, who hesitated for a moment before nodding, and then rolled up his trouser legs.
Only then did Li San Niang squat down to examine him. Now that she was closer, she used her X-ray vision to see the condition inside Mr. Bu Ke's knee joint more clearly.
After examining her, Li San Niang looked up at Mr. Bu Ke and said, "Sir, do you still want to stand up?"
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