Chapter 303 To Bet or Not to Bet?
Finally, Li Sanniang examined Hongxiu and Yingge on a low couch in a side hall.
Li San Niang carefully examined Ying Ge. Although it wasn't very large, the chancre was quite obvious. Since it didn't hurt or itch, if she wasn't careful, it might have healed on its own before anything happened.
Li San Niang's heart skipped a beat; this was troublesome.
It can be confirmed that Yingge has been infected with syphilis. If she receives conventional treatment, like Lüyi did, she will take three courses of medication and cure the source of infection, namely Jin Jialang. Then she will be fine.
But here's the problem: first, Yingge is pregnant; second, according to Lady Jin, the Jin family's master feels he's not sick and therefore can't be treated.
That means that in bed, the Jin family master, being an infectious person, would basically infect Lvyi, Hongxiu, and Yingge again.
What should we do?
Furthermore, in modern times, mother-to-child transmission of syphilis can be prevented through treatment and cesarean section, thus avoiding congenital syphilis in the infant.
Given the current situation, there is a high probability that Yingge's baby will not survive. It is very likely that the baby will die in the womb, or miscarry spontaneously, or at best, be born prematurely.
Furthermore, even if Li San Niang dared to perform a cesarean section at this point, she couldn't guarantee the pregnant woman's survival.
Not to mention, who would dare to ask Li San Niang to cut open her belly and take out the child?
Then the only option is a natural birth, but how can the child survive a natural birth?
Even if it survives, can it grow up?
The problem is difficult precisely here. Li San Niang came out of the side hall with a furrowed brow.
Seeing Li San Niang's condition, Jin Niangzi knew that the problem must be quite serious.
Hongxiu and Yingge hadn't realized the seriousness of the problem yet, but Lüyi, who had been observing from the sidelines, knew from Li Sanniang's expression that this problem was not easy to solve.
"Dr. Li, just say what you want to say. No matter what, I can make the decision."
Although I treated them like cats and dogs, over time, people develop feelings for them.
With a stern face, Li San Niang explained that she had examined Ying Ge and found that she had developed chancre, meaning the baby in her womb might not survive, and even if it was born, it would likely be sick.
"This child is one problem. Another problem is that if Master Jin doesn't treat her, even if I cure them, they will still get infected again."
Furthermore, although the young master of the Jin family currently has no symptoms and feels fine, it is almost certain that he is the one who transmitted the disease to Lüyi and the others.
Later, the head of the Jin family will inevitably fall ill again, and when that happens, no one can say for sure what will happen.
Ideally, treatment should begin at this stage.
As soon as Li San Niang finished speaking, Jin Niangzi's lips twitched, and her relaxed and natural smile disappeared.
Li Sanniang continued, "If Master Jin dislikes that I am a female doctor, he can always find other male doctors in Chang'an to see him. However, it is best to see a doctor as soon as possible."
"Dr. Li, I don't want this child anymore, I don't want it, I don't want to die."
Yingge understood that her child had come at the wrong time. She touched her still-flat stomach and thought of the woman in the brothel in Jiangnan who was pregnant but didn't know it and continued to entertain customers, only to end up covered in blood and lying on the bed.
This scene had a great impact on Yingge, who was just a foot-washing maid back then. Yingge felt that this child was not good, and that a woman with a child was too fragile and would be killed by the child.
With tears in her eyes, Yingge ran to Jin Niangzi's feet and knelt down, crying out, "Madam, Yingge doesn't want this child anymore, she doesn't want it."
Yingge is content to stay by Madam's side as a maid for the rest of her life. Yingge doesn't want to die. Madam, please save Yingge! Yingge will be obedient, obedient indeed!
Green Ripple and Red Sleeve watched from the side. They were young and had never thought that giving birth could take someone's life.
Seeing Yingge's tear-streaked face, and how she was afraid of upsetting her, and how she could only sob after crying out, Jin Niangzi felt a pang of heartache.
"He's still a child. Giving birth to a baby is truly terrifying."
Lady Jin thought back to how she was in her early twenties when she became pregnant with her first child because she had to take care of her parents and the master of the Jin family was often away on business.
By then, my body had fully developed, and I gave birth to my eldest son very smoothly.
Looking at this thin and petite Yingge now, I feel extremely sorry for her.
"Dr. Li, is there really no other way? If we prescribe medicine now, will it be possible for Yingge to give birth to the child smoothly?"
"Treatment is possible, but since Yingge has symptoms, it's almost certain that she has contracted syphilis."
After this treatment, the child is still very young. Will he/she be able to grow up? Will he/she be able to be delivered smoothly? Will he/she grow up healthy after birth?
This is all a big deal. I'm just a doctor, not a god. I can't guarantee that this won't happen after I treat the patient.
It could be good, it could be bad, it all depends on fate.
Yingge knew she shouldn't bother anyone, so she just knelt beside Jin Niangzi's legs and wept silently, instead of crying out loudly.
Lady Jin was also in a real bind. Having an heir was a big deal, especially since she was the first wife. If she agreed to Yingge's suggestion to not have the child, how would she explain it to her husband?
Even if some unknown person outside heard about this, wouldn't they think that they couldn't tolerate this little girl?
My eldest son is already engaged. What if Yingge's matter affects his marriage?
"Dr. Li, please prescribe the medicine first. I dare not make a decision on Yingge's matter on my own. I must speak with the Master first before I can make a decision."
Li San Niang nodded, understanding that the role of the mistress of the house was difficult in such a family.
After writing out a prescription and leaving some instructions, telling her to come to the clinic immediately if anything unusual happened, Li San Niang was seen out by the old woman.
The consultation fee was naturally substantial. After Li San Niang accepted the purse, she saw the old woman take a rather large wooden box from the little maid behind her and hand it to Li San Niang.
"It is a set of white porcelain tea set. My wife sees that Doctor Li really likes it. It is rare to find someone with the same taste as my wife. Please accept it, Doctor Li."
Li San Niang was too embarrassed to accept someone else's gift; this tea set was probably more expensive than today's consultation fee.
"Dr. Li, please don't be so polite. I'm afraid I'll need your help again in the future, so please accept this."
Since things had been said to this extent, Li San Niang did not refuse again. "Then thank you very much, Madam Jin. If you need anything, just come to the clinic to find me."
The Jin family was very particular, and the same woman in green accompanied Li San Niang and Qiu Xiang in a carriage, taking them back to the clinic.
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