Chapter 324 Genital Warts (Condyloma Acuminata)
"Mother, do you think we should teach Luzhu to read together?"
If we don't bring her along, she'll be all alone at home, which would be so boring, wouldn't it?
Mother Li took Luzhu from Li San Niang's arms, stroked Luzhu's hair, and said, "Let's wait a bit, until Luzhu turns three."
"He's still too young. When things get busy, your father can take care of him."
After dinner tonight, Brother Li solemnly took out a small booklet.
"Third Sister, look at this. Father just gave it to me this morning."
Li San Niang took the blue-covered book handed to her by Li Er Xiong. Upon closer inspection, she realized it was a booklet compiled and issued by the Imperial Medical Bureau.
"What? Has the Imperial Medical Academy and the Alliance come up with some new method?"
Seeing that Li Erxiong and Li's father were both smiling but not saying anything, Li Sanniang suddenly found it interesting and quickly flipped open the book cover to see what was written there.
"...Therefore, the cardiopulmonary resuscitation technique proposed by Li Mingfang is hereby included in the assessment scope. ...The following is a detailed explanation of this technique."
As Li San Niang continued reading, she discovered that there were not only theoretical explanations but also diagrams!
They wrote down all the principles that Li Sanniang had explained when she gave her lectures in the alliance, and even wrote them down in more detail.
"This... it's actually been included in the assessment?"
Father Li stroked his beard and nodded, remaining reserved and silent. Instead, Second Brother Li stood up excitedly and pointed to a page in the book, saying to Third Sister Li, "See that? Li Mingfang! Third Sister, your name is written there!"
This is an official document; your name is on it!
But that's giving our family face!
Turning his head, Li Erxiong suggested to Li's father, "Father, it's late today. When we get up tomorrow morning, we should offer incense to our ancestors and tell them about what our Third Sister has done."
Li San Niang felt awkward and somewhat uncomfortable, but she nodded in agreement as she looked at her father: "It's only right, we should let our ancestors know that our branch of the family has successors."
Therefore, Li San Niang could not say anything more and could only accept the praise, but still humbly said: "Father and Second Brother both know how this method was obtained. When you tell our ancestor, don't forget to mention this point."
With a "smack," it was the sound of Li's mother slapping her thigh. "Third Sister is right. Tomorrow, besides the ancestors, we also have to pay respects to the Immortal Lord."
"Yes, it's all thanks to the Celestial Lord sending a fairy maiden down to earth that Third Sister has such good fortune."
This really intimidated Li Sanniang, and she didn't dare to say another word.
The next day, before her usual wake-up time, Li's mother called from outside the door: "Third Sister, hurry up and get up, we still need to pay our respects to the Immortal Lord."
Helpless, Li San Niang dared not disobey the words of the eldest member of the Li family. She quickly and quietly got up and tidied herself up. First, she went to offer incense and kowtow to the ancestral tablets of the Li family, and then she went to offer incense and kowtow to the statue of the immortal that she had brought home from Xuandu Temple.
The whole process took nearly 45 minutes to complete.
After hurriedly eating breakfast, Shijiu and Qiuxiang carried their medical kits and got into the carriage. Shijiu then urged the horse to leave.
That morning at the clinic, those who came to see Li San Niang were mostly people who had been there before, especially a few who came for a follow-up visit. They were all obedient, had some family wealth, and were able to take their medicine on time according to the prescription. They were also willing to spend money on this follow-up visit.
At noon, Li San Niang and Qiu Xiang found a noodle shop on the street and had lunch.
On her way back to the clinic, Li San Niang saw a large cart with a strong odor in the distance, being driven by an oxcart. Although it was covered with tarpaulin, the wool inside was still visible. She remembered what she had mentioned to Bai Ziyi before, asking him to help contact the Western Region tribes to sell sheep.
The weather grew colder and colder. Li San Niang felt that the textile industry was not doing well at this time. The wealthy could use leather to make clothes to keep warm, but even the cheapest sheepskin was not something that ordinary people could afford.
If you had a wool sweater to wear underneath, it would really keep you warm.
"I wonder which time traveler came up with this thing that benefits the people."
In the afternoon, a dusty-looking woman led a little boy who looked no more than three or four years old into the house.
Judging from her appearance, this must be her first time entering a clinic. The young apprentice kindly introduced her, and when the woman heard that there was a female doctor, she nodded: "Then I will go see this female doctor."
Li San Niang originally thought she was going to examine this woman, but as soon as the woman sat down at the examination table, she picked up the little boy and said to Li San Niang, "Female doctor, please take a look at my child. I don't know what's growing in his mouth, but he can't speak."
Li San Niang got up and left the clinic, squatting down in front of the child. "What's wrong? Open your mouth so I can see."
But the child had no idea how wide to open his mouth, so Li San Niang had to ask Qiu Xiang to find a small bronze mirror, find the right angle, and then go to the doorway to find a sunny spot before telling the child to open his mouth wide again.
Despite her best efforts, she still couldn't see clearly. Fortunately, Li Sanniang had the cheat of X-ray vision and finally saw the thing the woman had mentioned.
The child had papillomas on both sides of his vocal cords, which caused glottic stenosis, affecting his voice and causing him to have hoarseness, stridor, and great discomfort.
After learning what illness she had, Li San Niang returned to the clinic and inquired in detail.
During this time, the child was quiet and well-behaved, and did not cry or fuss.
"When was this discovered? Have you seen a doctor? Have you taken any herbal medicine?"
Although the woman was reserved, she answered each question patiently.
After writing the prescription, Li San Niang thought for a moment and then said to Qiu Xiang, "Qiu Xiang, take this boy to get the medicine. I have something I want to say to this lady."
The woman was relieved to see that the medicine cabinet was just a few steps away to the west of the main hall, and then she turned to look at Li San Niang.
"This disease occurs in children and is often related to adults."
From what you've said, you seem to spend a lot of time with this child. I'm worried you might also be ill, so I thought I'd ask anyway: "My lady, are you feeling unwell anywhere?"
Li San Niang's words made the woman bristle like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.
Of course, the woman's face turned bright red in an instant, and after that, she couldn't speak; she seemed about to cry.
"Please don't be offended, my wife. I'm not being nosy, I'm just worried. It's fine if you don't want to talk about it, but if anything happens, just come to me."
The woman, her eyes red, raised her head and looked at Li Sanniang, speaking in a voice barely audible, "I have fleshy lumps on my lower body."
When Qiu Xiang finished getting the medicine and brought the boy over, Li San Niang had already examined the woman. She found that there were small, cauliflower-shaped bumps on her lower body. The woman didn't feel any itching or pain, so she didn't take it seriously. If Li San Niang hadn't asked, she wouldn't have said anything.
"This disease is mostly transmitted from men to women. Take this medicine home and take it. It would be best if your husband also took a doctor to see him."
Finally, the woman led the child by the hand and carried the bundled medicine bag in the other and went out the door.
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