Chapter 339 Birthday
Although he had heard from Li San Niang that the disease was only contagious among children, the narrow-bearded steward still dared not take it lightly.
Two quarters of an hour later, not only Manager Gao and Tang Mingyue gathered at Li San Niang's side, but two doctors from the free clinic in Shengping Ward were also called over.
After the group had looked at the baby in the woman's arms and asked her some questions, just like Li San Niang had done, they left.
Manager Gao spoke first: "The diagnosis by Physician Li of my family's clinic is correct; it is indeed a childhood epidemic."
"This child is lucky; his symptoms are mild, and the prescription Dr. Li gave him is appropriate," said Manager Gao after glancing at the prescription Dr. Li had just given the child on the table.
After Manager Gao spoke, Tang Mingyue didn't say much, but simply nodded behind him to show her approval.
The other two doctors from the other clinics exchanged a glance and nodded to the narrow-bearded manager.
"Dr. Li's diagnosis is correct; it is indeed the plague."
You don't need to be too nervous. Every year during this month, we encounter several cases of this kind of illness during our free clinic. As long as it's not a widespread plague with too many deaths, just follow the Imperial Medical Bureau's regulations."
After hearing what these people said, the narrow-bearded manager was still worried, but his expression had softened.
"Thank you all, doctors. I will report this to my superiors immediately."
Finally, the woman had no choice but to leave with the four or five strongmen brought by the man with the narrow beard.
When only family members were in Li San Niang's medical tent, Manager Gao said to Li San Niang, "Don't worry, it's like this every year. Sometimes it's not just children, but adults can also get infected."
Usually, people are gathered in one place, and once they've all recovered, they go home after a while.
Li San Niang nodded, but recalling the woman's tear-streaked face, she still felt somewhat worried.
"Dr. Li, there's really no need to worry. This is just a common occurrence."
Given the nature of this epidemic, especially affecting a child, it's certain that the woman will stay by his side without charging him any money.
The correct way to report is to follow the regulations.
If this woman escapes, and the epidemic spreads, they will definitely hold you accountable.
After seeing off Manager Gao and Tang Mingyue, Li Sanniang didn't have time to think about the matter anymore and quickly called in the next person.
After all, there are hundreds of people waiting to see a doctor outside; there's no time to waste.
...
The woman, holding Fugui'er, spoke to the person who had come to answer the call. She explained that Fugui usually played with the children of the families in the alley before being led into a mansion.
"Don't panic, my lady. Just stay here. You'll probably stay for ten days to half a month. Once your child is fully recovered, we'll let you go home."
An old woman said this to the woman, and while she was talking, she brought in a honeycomb briquette stove.
“You’re in luck. Our workshop just got these honeycomb briquette stoves. I’ll put some water on them for you so it’ll be convenient for you to use them later.”
The woman calmed down, put the child down, and carefully asked the old woman, "Auntie, when I left, I told my mother-in-law that I would come back after seeing the doctor."
Now my son Fugui and I are stuck here, what are we going to do?
"Oh, don't worry then."
Someone will definitely go to your house to inform you, and they might even bring you some things to use.
The woman was relieved and went back inside to watch over her child.
...
Li San Niang was so busy that it was really dark by the time she left the neighborhood. If she didn't leave the neighborhood soon, she wouldn't be able to go home today. So she hurriedly went out to look for Shi Jiu.
Nineteen was quick-witted. There were quite a few carriages coming to pick them up. Nineteen stood next to the patrolling guards with a lantern in his hand, and Li San Niang saw him as soon as she went out.
"Third Sister, you're finally out! Hurry up, we'd better hurry."
On her way back, Li San Niang felt that the curfew was really inconvenient.
However, it's understandable, since this is indeed the easiest way to manage such a large city.
However, it is hoped that Emperor Wu will lift the curfew in the future, so that Chang'an can truly become a city that never sleeps.
...
On the fifth day of the twelfth lunar month, light snow began to fall.
Li San Niang got up at dawn. As soon as she opened the door, she smelled a cold, chilly scent; it was snowing again.
Today is a good day. First, it's our Dewdrop's birthday. Dewdrop is turning three!
Secondly, today is also Yin Liu Niang's wedding day. Earlier, Yin Liu Niang had sent a wedding invitation to Li San Niang.
However, Li San Niang still has to go to the free clinic today. Not only will she miss Yin Liu Niang's wedding banquet, but she can only celebrate her own Lu Zhu'er's birthday with her when she comes home in the evening.
"Alright, stop dawdling and hurry up."
Sister-in-law Li handed the boiled chicken to Li San Niang, remembering what Li San Niang had said last night, "Don't worry about it, I remember what you said about Yin Liu Niang."
"I will definitely bring this gift to their door today and explain that you are on duty and cannot attend. I'm sure Lady Yin will understand."
Li San Niang tucked the chicken into her bosom and took the oil-paper umbrella prepared by Li Da Sao. "Hey, I trust you with your work, but you must give her that letter in person."
I wrote down some very private things inside; I absolutely cannot let anyone else see them.
"Haha, you're quite interesting. Aren't you afraid I'll see?"
“Sister-in-law is no stranger. If you want to see, you can certainly do so.”
After exchanging a few words, Li San Niang and Qiu Xiang quickly got into the carriage. With a flick of the whip, the horse galloped off, leaving only hoofprints and wheel creases on the ground.
...
When the sun was already up, Li's mother went to Li San Niang's room to wake up Lu Zhu'er.
"Grandma's little darling, wake up, the sun's shining on your bottom."
The dewdrop's giggles made Li's mother very happy.
"Today is Zhu'er's birthday. Are you happy? You've grown a year older and are a big girl now."
Li's mother thought that Lu Zhu'er would say she was happy, but Lu Zhu'er just smiled and her eyes crinkled, without saying a word.
After dressing Lu Zhu'er, Li's mother picked her up and carried her outside, asking, "What's wrong? Is Zhu'er unhappy?"
Your aunt cooked you red bean porridge and added Pearl's favorite white sugar. Is Pearl hungry?
Zhu'er first shook her head, then nodded, and looked at Li's mother, saying, "Grandma, Zhu'er misses Mother. Let's eat together."
Li's mother didn't expect that Lu Zhu'er was still thinking about Li San Niang. However, this was understandable. Although Li San Niang always had to go to work, she would always take two quarters of an hour to play with Lu Zhu'er after returning from work each day. At the very least, Lu Zhu'er would sleep with Li San Niang at night.
However, when Sister-in-law Li brought the red bean porridge to the table, Dewdrop forgot about Third Sister Li and happily started eating.
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