The owner of Ranxiangju is very famous for his perfumery skills; most people are far inferior to him.
When Madam Gu used this as an analogy, Dean Pang had nothing to say.
There are always some people in this world who are different from others. What is difficult for others is as simple as drinking water and eating for them.
When it comes to talent, you can't deny it.
The academy director stopped pressing the matter and was about to ask something else when Lord Gu said, "I have some difficult matters that I need your help with, academy director."
Dean Pang said solemnly, "Please speak."
Lord Gu said, "My sister-in-law is seriously ill, and her family is very worried. However, due to smallpox, they have not gone out to seek treatment. I would like to ask the head of the hospital to come and examine her."
The imperial physician asked, "Isn't there a capable physician in the household?"
Lord Gu said, "This doctor said he is not good at treating this, and that there is a certain affinity between patients and doctors. Perhaps my sister-in-law and he are just lacking in affinity."
Pang Yuanzheng nodded and said, "...What he said is true...Even famous doctors have diseases they can't cure, and itinerant doctors who go from street to street have ancestral prescriptions that can cure some strange diseases. It's all uncertain. Since the Marquis has invited us, let's go now."
Old Madam Gu got up to see them off, and Qin Yuan followed behind Marquis Gu to the Sixth Madam's courtyard.
Master Gu was already waiting there. He was dressed in formal attire and his hair was tied up with a hair crown because he was going to see a guest. He looked even more refined and cultured because he had been engrossed in writing poetry and painting these days.
Pang Yuanzheng couldn't help but scrutinize him carefully.
Lord Gu is arrogant and handsome, while Sixth Master Gu is refined and gentle. Although they are both good-looking, they don't look like they are from the same family.
Master Gu bowed and said, "I would like to trouble you, Your Excellency, to treat my wife."
Pang Yuanzheng quickly returned the greeting and said, "Sixth Master Gu, there's no need for such formality. I dare not disobey the Marquis's orders, but I am merely lacking in knowledge and ability. Please forgive me if I fall short of my task."
During the pleasantries, Granny Zhao had already ordered a screen to be set up inside the room. The men were all sitting outside the screen. Qin Yuan led her maid into the room and saw Madam Gu, who looked sallow and was leaning listlessly against the daybed.
Qin Yuan asked, "Why doesn't your sister-in-law lie in the tent and invite the imperial physician into the inner room for a consultation? It would be quite tiring to wash and dress up."
This person was already ill and had difficulty walking, yet he still had to sit up, put on a coat, and go through all that trouble.
That's really unnecessary.
Qin Yuan meant well, and Granny Zhao wholeheartedly agreed.
But Madam Gu Liu insisted, "I'm not that weak. I can manage as long as I can."
Hongye couldn't help but pout.
Seeing that she didn't appreciate it, Qin Yuan said, "It seems that you are much better, otherwise you wouldn't be able to hold on. I was just worried that you would be overworked. Today, the chief physician is seeing you, so you will probably recover even faster."
Madam Gu said slowly, "Thank you for your kind words."
Qin Yuan said no more and sat down on the embroidered stool not far away. The maidservant arranged everything and then went to invite Physician Pang to take her pulse.
Seeing that the Imperial Physician Pang had slightly graying temples, a slender face, and was dressed and spoke in a very elegant manner, Madam Gu was already quite satisfied.
When it came time to take her pulse, Madam Gu was even more satisfied.
The previous Imperial Physician Wang was, after all, a disciple of the head of the academy, and was therefore somewhat lacking.
The physician frowned, looking even more worried. After taking his pulse for a while, he asked, "What medicine did you take before?"
Qin Yuan said, "Granny Zhao, quickly bring the previous prescription to the head of the hospital."
Granny Zhao quickly took out the prescription and handed it over.
After examining the prescription, Physician Pang nodded and said, "This prescription is quite good. This illness can only be treated slowly. Why not continue to have this doctor see you?"
The implication is that they don't want to take over.
Granny Zhao became somewhat anxious.
Qin Yuan said, "Of course, we still need to ask the head of the hospital to take a look before we can feel at ease. The previous doctor said that he could only prescribe such a prescription and had no good way to treat my sister-in-law's illness."
Pang Yuanzheng hesitated, having been placed here.
When important people seek medical treatment, it's not uncommon for them to consult several doctors for prescriptions.
Madam Gu hurriedly said, "My illness has worsened now. I beg you, Your Excellency, to think of a way to save me."
Unable to refuse, Physician Pang said, "I can only do my best. If it doesn't help, please find another doctor."
Granny Zhao hurriedly said, "The prescription given by the head physician must be the best."
Pang Yuanzheng laughed and said, "That's not necessarily true. Everything depends on fate."
This illness can only be treated by slowly dragging it out and recuperating. It looks the same no matter who comes to see it, so we can only use fate as an excuse to refuse treatment.
Granny Zhao's heart sank.
Madam Gu, however, felt that she was destined to be with the head of the academy and that things would gradually get better.
Qin Yuan sighed inwardly, but there was nothing she could do.
Pang, the physician, sat down at a table to the side, pondered for a while, and wrote down a prescription.
Granny Zhao quickly came to get it.
The physician Pang said to her, "This illness mainly requires rest. If the Sixth Madam can sleep well and eat well, she is much better. She must not overthink or worry. In my opinion, nothing in this world is more important than life and death. There is nothing that cannot be let go. If the Sixth Madam can relax, the medicine she takes will be effective. Otherwise, no matter how much she takes it, she will only suffer in vain."
Granny Zhao replied, "Definitely, definitely."
Madam Gu also hurriedly said, "I will definitely do as the head of the academy says, and I will not say a word more, put in any more effort, or do anything more."
Qin Yuan smiled and said, "If you can do that, your illness will definitely get better."
She took the prescription from Zhao Mama's hand, glanced at it, and already knew in her heart that this Physician Pang's medical skills were no better than those of Physician Li.
It is clear that Madam Gu's illness is difficult to cure.
If Doctor Li were to supplement with acupuncture, Madam Gu's illness could be prolonged.
As she handed the prescription back, she met the thoughtful gaze of Physician Pang.
Qin Yuan didn't take it to heart.
Since she can concoct medical incense, she must know some medical skills, which she will inevitably demonstrate to the world sooner or later. However, how much she knows is up to her to decide.
As soon as Pang Yuanzheng stepped out of the room, he asked Lord Gu, "Which doctor prescribed medicine for Madam Gu before? His medical skills are quite good, and his prescriptions are quite unique. Actually, it would be more convenient for him to treat Madam Gu's illness."
The imperial physician standing nearby chuckled, "I wonder which physician has caught the eye of His Excellency the Imperial Physician."
Lord Gu pondered for a moment and said, "It is the prescription that Physician Liu wrote before. The doctor who treated patients in the manor made some adjustments."
Dean Pang looked suspicious, clearly not believing it.
"I wonder if the physician in the manor is still alive? To be honest, I am also quite curious and would like to get to know him. He is both capable and courageous; such people are very rare."
Lord Gu sighed and said, "He has long since passed away. I heard that he used a prescription passed down from his ancestors, which was extremely effective in dealing with the epidemic. I bought his prescription and have already copied it into a memorial to the Emperor. I think it will be useful if there is another outbreak of smallpox in other places in the future."
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