Chapter 554 Feeding the Chickens
To be honest, Li San Niang didn't want to get involved in this matter.
Li San Niang knew in her heart that if she got involved in this matter, it would be like getting stuck with a piece of dog skin plaster, something that would stick to her for life and she would never be able to get rid of it.
Li San Niang knew that people were different from one another, and sometimes the differences in thinking between people were comparable to the differences in reproductive isolation between species.
Whenever Li San Niang intervened and examined Yun Niang's pulse, if she said that the "reversal pill" was fine, just a ball made of glutinous rice flour and wheat flour with added sugar, and Yun Niang did indeed give birth to a son, then Granny Zhou and Yun Niang would only think that it was all thanks to the ghost granny, that their sincerity had worked, and that they had received a blessing from the Snake Goddess.
They had no idea that Li San Niang's claim that the rebirth-changing pill was non-toxic was for Yun Niang's own good, fearing that Yun Niang might eat something unclean and poisonous, harming her health and the baby.
But it was because they themselves didn't really trust that old hag at the beginning, and insisted on coming to Li San Niang to see if the rebirth pill really worked.
This is the difference between people.
But what if Yunniang didn't give birth to a son afterward, but instead gave birth to a daughter?
Granny Zhou and Yunniang probably wouldn't blame Li Sanniang outwardly, but they might be thinking that it was because they sought out Li Sanniang as a doctor that they angered the Snake Goddess, causing her to become angry and preventing Yunniang from giving birth to a son.
Both of these situations are considered good; at least the rebirth pill is harmless to the body, which is a stroke of luck amidst misfortune.
However, if the old woman's "reversal pill" contained harmful ingredients, heavy metals, or minerals, it would have a negative impact on Yunniang and the child in her womb. Li Sanniang also pointed out that the "reversal pill" was poison.
Ultimately, whether Yunniang gave birth to a sick or deformed child, or miscarried before giving birth, or both Yunniang and her child died.
Granny Zhou's family will absolutely, positively believe that it's Li San Niang's fault!
It was Li San Niang who pointed out that the Rebirth Pill bestowed by the Snake Goddess was poisonous, which angered the Snake Goddess, causing her to take away Yun Niang and her child.
It's absolutely not because Granny Ghost is a fraud, not because the Snake Goddess doesn't exist, not because Granny Zhou and Yunniang aren't sincere. It's all because of Li Sanniang. It's Li Sanniang's fault. Li Sanniang should compensate Zhou Xiaolang. If Li Sanniang doesn't compensate, the Zhou family won't let her off the hook!
Look at this grand drama! The moment Li San Niang saw Granny Zhou, she had already considered all the possible consequences.
If it weren't for the inappropriate occasion, Li San Niang would have burst out laughing.
However, at this moment, Li San Niang still had a stern face. She gently patted Qiu Xiang, and only then did Qiu Xiang move aside a little.
Granny Zhou realized she had been somewhat rude, so she quickly clutched the wooden box, bowed, and greeted Li San Niang.
After exchanging greetings, Granny Zhou looked at Li San Niang with anticipation, saying kindly, "If I had known earlier that Li San Niang was so capable, I should have brought Yun Niang to Chang'an to find her."
"Li San Niangzi, quickly check on Yunniang! Is the child in her womb a boy or a girl? Is she alright?"
After saying this, Granny Zhou showed the wooden box in her hand, "Mrs. Li is kind-hearted. Please take a look at this rebirth pill that I bought from Granny Gui at a high price. Is there anything wrong with it?"
To be honest, I originally only wanted to buy one, but the old lady said that good things come in pairs, and it would be cheaper to buy two together.
I was thinking that if Yunniang took this pregnancy-changing pill and gave birth to a son, then the remaining pill could be sold to someone else.
"Then I'll earn a middleman's fee, which will count as doing a good deed, right?"
Throughout her medical career, Li San Niang was most afraid of encountering people who had their own ideas, distrusted legitimate doctors, and had their own set of logic in their minds.
Because if you encounter a normal person, you can at least reason with them, explain things from both sides, and persuade them with reason.
Even if you encounter those who are disobedient, as long as you have high medical skills and can relieve their pain, they will be willing to become obedient even if they don't understand the principles behind it.
But those who have their own set of logic in their minds are impossible to reason with or to use force against.
If you cure their illness, they will only feel that it is because they were not destined to die, not because of your superb medical skills;
If their illness is difficult to treat, incurable, or even terminal and incurable, they will only think that you are incompetent, that you delayed them, that it is all your fault, that you have to pay compensation, that you have to pay with your life.
These are some of the reasons why Bian Que refused to treat certain diseases—reasonable but unjustifiable reasons for refusing to treat them. (Detailed explanation of the author's words)
And Granny Zhou, it's obvious to the naked eye that she is this kind of person.
Li San Niang remained silent, staring intently at Granny Zhou. Granny Zhou was filled with unease, wondering what she had said that had displeased Li San Niang.
Granny Zhou looked up at Wu's mother behind Li San Niang, her eyes filled with longing, hoping that Wu's mother could put in a good word for her, considering that they lived in the same village.
Just as Wu's mother was about to step forward and say something to ease this awkward situation, Li's mother pulled Wu's mother back and shook her head at her.
Wu's mother knew that Li's mother was a capable midwife, and that Li's mother's decision not to let her participate was for her own good.
Wu's mother hesitated, standing there unsure of what to do.
At this moment, Li Sanniang spoke up: "I just told Yunniang this, and I'll say it again now."
I have been studying medicine properly since I was a child, and I have followed the proper path. Although I am currently practicing medicine in a clinic, I am just a doctor who can cure diseases and save lives.
This is something that defies fate; not even the head of the Imperial Medical Bureau would dare to make such a boast, let alone me.
When it comes to treating and saving lives, even we doctors can't be 100% sure. When we encounter such difficult patients, it's not uncommon for us not to be able to save them.
After all, a doctor can only cure illnesses; he can't change fate.
The ability to defy fate is beyond human capability; it belongs to the gods in heaven and is not something mortals can concern themselves with.
"In that case, Granny Zhou, I, Li San Niang, am truly of no help. Please don't make things difficult for me."
Li San Niang's words left Granny Zhou stunned. She really didn't expect that her thick skin, which had always worked so well, would be useless in front of Li San Niang, a city girl!
Before Granny Zhou could say anything more, Li San Niang looked up at the sky, turned to her mother and said, “Mother, it’s getting late. Let’s pack up. Once Father and the others return from the threshing ground, we should catch the carriage back to Chang’an.”
After saying that, Li San Niang was about to lift the basket full of vegetables to put it on the carriage parked next to the Wu family's courtyard. She had only taken two or three steps when she heard Zhou Pozi's shrill voice behind her.
"Oh dear, what are you saying, Li San Niangzi?"
"I just asked you to take a look, I didn't say you were going to change my fate or anything."
Li San Niang turned her head and said expressionlessly, "If you really want to know what this Rebirth Pill is, just catch a chicken, feed it to the chicken, and see how the chicken eats it."
Why are you asking me, a complete stranger you've never met before?
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