Xiao Li has developed a new type of balm. This time, she has selected precious spices to make the balm exclusively for noble ladies in the capital.
This prescription was far superior to the first one, and she took the opportunity to show off her medical skills, specializing in conditioning the bodies of young ladies and noblewomen.
She can not only treat freckles and acne on the face, but also treat infertility due to cold uterus and general weakness.
Xiao Li became a minor sensation in the capital, becoming a frequent guest of many wealthy women.
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The Duke's Mansion.
The second young lady, Guo Fuyue, lay on the bed, clutching her stomach in pain. Every time she had her period, she would suffer excruciating pain, and many doctors had been consulted but none of them could cure her.
The Duchess even went to the imperial physicians for a prescription, but to no avail. At best, it could only provide temporary relief, but she would still suffer greatly on the first day.
"Moon, drink some brown sugar ginger tea, we can bear with it."
The Duchess was on the verge of tears. Her daughter's suffering was all because she hadn't taken good care of her when she was away from home during her first period. Her daughter had fallen into the water while playing by the water.
Over the years, she has felt immense guilt every time she saw her daughter in pain.
He Erniang was waiting outside the door. She came every month to reconcile the accounts with the madam, and she happened to run into this matter today.
She hesitated for a moment, but considering Xiao Li's medical skills, she still mustered the courage to ask for an audience.
"You mean, she, a country doctor, cured many people's hidden ailments?"
"Yes, madam, I wouldn't say this woman's medical skills are exceptional, but she has some remarkable effects on women's ailments."
Seeing her daughter's pained expression, the Duchess gritted her teeth and agreed.
When Xiaoli saw the carriage at the door, she was not surprised at all; this was exactly what she wanted.
She packed her medicine chest and followed them to the Duke's mansion.
When the Duchess first saw Xiao Li, she was extremely shocked.
"This girl..."
Xiao Li bowed to her, "Greetings, Madam. May I ask where the patient is?"
The Duchess then came to her senses.
"Please come with me, young lady. This way, please."
Xiao Li walked through the screen and saw Guo Fuyue lying on the bed holding a hot water bottle. Her face was pale, and cold sweat was pouring down her forehead. She was very weak.
This was clearly menstrual cramps. Xiao Li took out silver needles and inserted them into the second young lady's lower abdomen, Qihai acupoint, and Guanyuan acupoint.
Then, Guo Fuyue was asked to extend her arms and legs, and silver needles were inserted into the Hegu, Sanyinjiao, and Zusanli acupoints respectively.
In just a few breaths, Guo Fuyue's stomach felt much better.
"Mom, I'm much better."
The Duchess was pleased to see that her daughter's complexion had become rosier.
"Good, good, it's good that my son is better."
She looked at Xiaoli again. This girl was calm and generous, and didn't seem like she came from a humble family at all.
She invited Xiaoli to the flower hall for tea. "I heard from He Erniang that you live alone now. May I ask where your parents and family are?"
Xiao Li lowered her head. "I grew up in Linghua Tower. I have no father or mother. I don't know who they are."
She paused for a moment and then continued, "A few months ago, I redeemed myself from the brothel and was able to make a living by relying on the formula for perfumes."
The Duchess opened her eyes wide. She had some vague guesses in her heart, and hearing Xiaoli's words, she felt extremely heartbroken.
At such a young age, living in such a chaotic place, one can imagine how much injustice and suffering she endured.
She tried hard to suppress her excitement, "Although it is very presumptuous of me, may I take a look at your arm, young lady?"
Xiao Li knew she wanted to see her birthmark, so she readily lifted her sleeve.
On the upper part of her left arm, a red plum blossom birthmark was clearly visible.
The Duchess became excited; she knew she hadn't made a mistake, otherwise the resemblance wouldn't be so striking.
Her eyes quickly filled with tears as she slowly began to recount her memories.
“I have an older sister who married a scholar from Feng County. She was infertile for many years after marriage, and it wasn’t until she was almost thirty that she had a daughter, whom she cherished dearly.”
The Duchess looked at Xiaoli, and her eyes gradually revealed affection.
"That year I gave birth to my second daughter. Her family came to visit me, but on their way back they were attacked by robbers and tragically died."
The Duchess wiped away her tears, looking overwhelmed with grief.
"Later, their bodies were discovered and their identities were confirmed, but my poor niece is still missing."
Xiao Li helped the Duchess back to sit on the chaise lounge.
The Duchess, however, held onto Xiao Li tightly, saying, "My niece has a red plum blossom birthmark on her arm."
She looked at Xiaoli and sobbed, "You are that child, you are my niece."
Although Xiaoli had some doubts, it was the first time she had heard about her own background, and she couldn't help but shed tears.
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