Chapter 690 Only with unwavering willpower!
After Physician Ning left, Li San Niang and Qiu Xiang were invited to go behind the screen.
Upon entering, the first thing that greeted her was a refreshing floral fragrance. Li San Niang glanced up and immediately found the source of the fragrance.
There was an incense burner on a small table by the wall, from which wisps of smoke were rising.
"Does Dr. Li also like this fragrance?"
Li San Niang then looked toward the source of the sound and saw a young woman who looked to be about sixteen or seventeen years old, wearing a gold hairpin and a red hair comb, and dressed in a bright red ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress).
"Greetings, Princess Qingyang."
"Quickly, find a seat for Dr. Li."
So Li San Niang sat down and began to talk with Princess Qingyang.
After this idle chatter lasted for about fifteen minutes, Li San Niang finally heard Princess Qingyang say, "Let Granny Yan explain my poisoning condition to Doctor Li in detail later."
From now on, we'll all be relying on Dr. Li.
Li San Niang naturally got up and agreed, and also asked to take the pulse of Princess Qingyang.
Upon hearing Li San Niang's words, Princess Qingyang paused for a moment before turning to the attending nanny Yan and saying, "Since Physician Li says he wants to take the pulse, Nanny, go to the back and call the Xue family's daughter over as well."
Next, Li San Niang took Princess Qingyang's pulse, inquired in detail about her symptoms when she was experiencing drug withdrawal, and also looked at the prescription that Princess Qingyang had specially handed over, which she had previously taken.
"Princess, this poison can be alleviated by combining it with acupuncture. If you have a strong will and can cooperate with the prescription I give you, it should be able to further alleviate the symptoms of drug relapse."
However, Li San Niang looked up at Princess Qingyang.
"Doctor Li, please don't worry. Although I am a princess, at this moment I am just one of your patients."
I believe Dr. Li must be very capable to have earned her a place in the medical profession despite being a woman.
Dr. Li, please feel free to speak your mind.
Li San Niang quickly stood up and bowed to Princess Qingyang. After standing still, she looked into Princess Qingyang's eyes and said firmly, "Thank you for your trust, Princess!"
Since the princess is so kind and trusts me, then I will tell you the truth.
Princess Qingyang nodded to Li San Niang, as if to say, "Just say it, go ahead and say it."
“Princess, opium is extremely poisonous; it destroys a person from the very foundation.”
"The poison's potency lies in its damage to this area," Li Sanniang pointed to her head, "This poison disrupts the balance in the brain, causing a person to go mad when it takes effect, and this damage is irreversible."
Upon hearing Li San Niang's words, Princess Qingyang gripped the hem of her ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) tightly with her red fingertips, dyed with balsam flowers. Although her expression didn't change much, the pursed corners of her mouth revealed the considerable turmoil within her.
"Fortunately, the poison was discovered early, and if the princess remains resolute, there is a great chance of getting rid of it."
Upon hearing Li Sanniang's words, Princess Qingyang slowly relaxed her hand and looked up at Li Sanniang: "Then what did you say before..."
Li San Niang bowed her head and said, "However, this poison is extremely vicious. Without a strong and resilient will to resist it, it is really difficult to completely quit."
For someone like the princess with a mild case, if she has a strong will, it will take at least three months for her condition to improve, and she will need to control herself for the next six months or even a year before she can have a 70% chance of quitting.
otherwise……"
After Li San Niang lowered her head and waited for several dozen seconds, she heard Princess Qingyang, who was at the head of the table, speak: "In that case, we will trouble Doctor Li."
After hearing what Princess Qingyang said, Granny Yan, who was waiting outside, led a young woman with a veil on her face into the room.
"Please, Doctor Li, examine and treat the Xue family's daughter."
When Li San Niang took the pulse, she discovered that the young girl, known as the Xue family's daughter, was only thirteen or fourteen years old. "This girl must have been poisoned by chance. The poisoning was very mild. She has recovered most of the time, but some symptoms still remain."
I'll prescribe some medicine; drink it for ten days, and you should see improvement.
Normally, when Li San Niang treated someone, the Xue family girl should have thanked her. However, the Xue family girl not only didn't say anything, but also sat blankly on the chair, not even glancing at Li San Niang.
Just as Li San Niang was wondering what was going on, Granny Yan came over and led Li San Niang out.
Li San Niang had no choice but to get up, bow to Princess Qingyang at the head of the table, and then leave with Qiu Xiang and Granny Yan.
Following behind Granny Yan, Li San Niang and Qiu Xiang sat down in the last wooden house. Granny Yan, with a fake smile, introduced to Li San Niang, "This wooden house is reserved for Doctor Li to rest in. If Doctor Li needs anything, please feel free to come and find me."
Li San Niang thanked her, and then listened as Granny Yan's expression changed, her face solemn with a mixture of anger and sadness as she told Li San Niang why Princess Qingyang had become poisoned.
“This matter was only told to Physician Li,” Granny Yan glanced at Qiu Xiang behind Li San Niang. Li San Niang quickly explained, “Qiu Xiang is my disciple. We share weal and woe, so please don’t worry, Granny.”
After hearing what Li San Niang said, Granny Yan nodded and said, "Then I'll tell you two about this. After you leave this room, I hope that Physician Li and this Miss Qiu Xiang will keep your mouth shut."
Li San Niang nodded in agreement, "So that Doctor Li may know. It was originally the Princess who asked me to inform Doctor Li about this matter."
The princess had always admired Doctor Li for being able to become a female physician in Chang'an despite being a woman.
Furthermore, the princess was also worried that if she didn't inform him, Doctor Li might be unable to prescribe the medicine.
"Thank you for your understanding, Princess. I will do my best."
Then, Li San Niang overheard a scandalous affair in the inner quarters of the house, which was truly shocking.
It turns out that Prince Xiang had taken a concubine from Jiangnan in his early years. This concubine, surnamed Xue, died during childbirth, leaving behind a little girl. Since her own mother had passed away early, the little girl was placed under the care of Prince Xiang's wife for upbringing.
Later, when the young girl grew up, she was given the title of Princess Qingyang by Emperor Gaozong.
Princess Qingyang was raised under the name of the Prince Xiang's wife since childhood, and was also provided for by the Xue family of Jiangnan. Her life in the Prince's mansion was indeed much better than that of the other daughters of the Prince Xiang.
It can be said that, apart from the two young men in the Prince Xiang's mansion, Princess Qingyang was the most outstanding member of the Prince Xiang's mansion.
However, Princess Xiang's upbringing is still commendable, and Princess Qingyang is worthy of her title.
However, in the Prince Xiang's mansion, only Princess Qingyang had received a title before her marriage, and this title was a reward for the Xue family of Jiangnan for doing things for Emperor Gaozong.
Therefore, after Princess Qingyang came of age, she was very popular, and many families came to her door to inquire about her sons' future.
While the Prince and Princess were overwhelmed with choices, the Xue family from Jiangnan arrived in Chang'an with their younger generation.
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