Chapter 697: There were only eight people, yet they were divided into four groups.
After finishing the food in her bowl in a few bites, Li Sanniang picked up her water bowl and drank most of it before looking at Doctor Zhao, whose hand still had needles stuck in it. She then looked at Doctor Wang, who was standing next to Doctor Zhao, with a slightly embarrassed and awkward smile on his face, before finally looking at Tang Mingyue.
Tang Mingyue was acquainted with Li Sanniang. Seeing that Li Sanniang did not mind Doctor Zhao's recklessness, Li Sanniang only had doubts in her eyes.
"The Imperial Physician has demonstrated your acupuncture technique, but there aren't many doctors among those transferred here who know acupuncture, and even fewer who can perform the acupuncture completely."
Dr. Zhao's acupuncture technique is self-taught; whether it's effective or not, I don't know.
Dr. Zhao quickly chimed in, "It does have some effect. Although I haven't tried it on others, I feel it works on myself."
However, there are still some things I don't understand, and I hope Dr. Li can enlighten me.
Looking at Doctor Zhao's sincere eyes, which seemed to be shining with sincerity, Li Sanniang was somewhat speechless. However, she felt that being eager to learn was a good quality, and she thought she could give it a try.
"Let's go then. You can learn better by applying acupuncture to real people."
Dr. Zhao pulled the needle out of the back of his hand and exchanged a glance with Dr. Wang beside him. Both of them were thinking, "They agreed so easily?"
"I had already promised the Imperial Medical Academy that I would pass on this acupuncture technique to more doctors so that it could be used to treat patients addicted to drugs."
This acupuncture technique was not my original creation; my master deserves most of the credit.
After Li San Niang explained it this way, the group walked side by side toward the thatched hut where the male patient was staying.
On the way, Doctor Zhao and Doctor Wang asked Li San Niang about her teacher. They were both very surprised to learn that she was the former head of the Imperial Medical Bureau, Doctor Liang.
If inner thoughts could be displayed as subtitles, this would probably be what Dr. Zhao's head would be showing right now: "Dr. Liang has actually taken a woman as his disciple!"
Li San Niang, being a woman, was already quite conspicuous among the men. Moreover, many people had seen Doctor Zhao and his group approach Li San Niang while they were eating in the canteen, and those who were nearby had overheard Li San Niang talking about teaching acupuncture.
Who would want to miss such a scene of teaching for free?
So when Li San Niang and her companions arrived at the thatched hut where the more seriously ill patients were staying, a number of doctors had already gathered around.
Seeing that there were quite a few people around, Li San Niang spoke a few words to Qiu Xiang beside her.
Qiu Xiang looked around, found a chair and stood on it, and said loudly to the crowd who were puzzled by her actions: "My doctor Li is going to teach acupuncture techniques to curb drug addiction free of charge. I would like to trouble doctors who are already skilled in acupuncture to come forward and observe and learn."
Furthermore, if other doctors also wish to learn, please sit in the front row and give those in the back a better view.
Thank you all for your cooperation.
After a flurry of activity, fifteen minutes later, Li San Niang looked at the group of thirty or forty physicians in the concentric circles radiating outwards from her, and then bowed to them with satisfaction: "I won't say any more polite words to you all."
Look at this person's face, this is the acupoint..."
The seven or eight doctors at the front, who already had acupuncture skills, saw Li San Niang quickly and accurately insert needles into the acupoints of the patients she was using as teaching tools.
"Insert the needle half an inch; stop when you feel resistance. If the patient's five senses are impaired, observe the patient..."
In the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, a set of acupuncture techniques is completed.
"If the condition is as serious as this person's, acupuncture every three days is sufficient."
For mild cases, it can be done once every ten days.
At this point, someone as bold as Doctor Zhao stood up and asked Li San Niang a question.
Li San Niang promised to teach this acupuncture technique properly, and she kept her word. She then went to another wooden bed and began to explain the technique to everyone one by one, answering their questions.
After about half an hour, Li San Niang, who had been administering acupuncture to two people, finally stopped.
"Gentlemen, that's all for today."
I still need to go back and look after my mother. I'll come back after lunch tomorrow; feel free to ask me any questions then.
When Li San Niang and Qiu Xiang were about to leave, the meticulous doctor bowed and paid his respects to Li San Niang.
After Li San Niang returned the greetings, Tang Mingyue saw her out of the thatched hut. Before Li San Niang and Tang Mingyue could exchange more than a few words, Ning Yizheng, who was standing at the door, stepped forward.
"Dr. Li is amazing!"
On this very first day, Dr. Li has been so dedicated; he truly deserves to be called Master Liang's disciple.
After exchanging a few polite words, Li San Niang learned some news from Physician Ning, and only then did she understand why Physician Ning was waiting for her at this door.
"...That's right. Eight more people have been sent over. I'm afraid I'll have to trouble Dr. Li."
Li San Niang nodded first, then asked Ning Yizheng with some hesitation and probing, "I came here to treat and save lives; this is my duty as a doctor."
However, Physician Ning, I am just an ordinary person. If I were to be responsible for these dozen or so women by myself and my disciple, and also have to come to the men's side every day to explain acupuncture techniques to them, it would truly be too much for me.
Even if I were made of iron, I couldn't withstand this kind of exhaustion.
Ning Yizheng naturally knew that what Li Sanniang said was the truth. "Don't worry, Dr. Li, I understand."
From now on, my mother's side will still need to rely on Doctor Li. So, is it feasible for me to transfer three female physicians from the Imperial Medical Bureau to Doctor Li?
These female healers all understand pharmacology; they should be able to help Doctor Li prepare the medicine and take care of the young women.
"In that case, thank you very much, Physician Ning."
Furthermore, judging from this, I'm afraid even more women will move in in the future.
"Doctor Ning, I was thinking, although I only brought Qiu Xiang in, I have two other novice disciples outside. If things get really busy, could I call them in to help?"
Seeing that Ning Yizheng seemed to be considering it, Li Sanniang continued, "They are both women, which is quite a bargain."
"If more people are sent here in the future, I will definitely ask Yao Yicheng about this matter. If it is feasible, I will then speak with Doctor Li."
Li San Niang nodded in agreement. After exchanging a few more words with Tang Mingyue, Li San Niang and Qiu Xiang went to the pharmacy there. They put down the prescriptions they had written for Princess Qingyang and the others, signed them, and waited for a while before returning to the pharmacy with a string of medicine packets.
First, she went to find Granny Yan, handed over the medicine packets for Princess Qingyang and Xue Yueniang, and carefully explained how to prepare them before Li Sanniang went to find Chun Tao and the others.
Before even entering the house, you could hear the voices of women talking inside. When you knocked on the door and went in, wow, the house was packed with women, some sitting and some standing.
"Dr. Li is here!"
"This is the medicine you're prescribed. The pharmacy said they'll have a young apprentice bring the decoction equipment shortly."
Chun Tao was perceptive enough that, without waiting for Li San Niang to ask, she whispered to her the details of the eight newcomers.
Chun Tao glanced around sideways before moving closer to Li San Niang, lowering her head and whispering in a low voice:
"Five of them were also from the building, just like the five of us;
The other three were all law-abiding citizens, but they didn't all know each other; it seemed to me they were divided into four groups.
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