Chapter 63 Former Fiancé?!
The ginseng slices, once in your mouth, instantly release a rich medicinal aroma.
Meng Yutong then realized that Ji Yun had taken medicinal herbs from her own clinic and stuffed them into her mouth...
She was truly astonished and puzzled; this kind of behavior was nothing like Ji Yun's.
Is he possessed by an evil spirit?
"I have come here today because I have something to discuss with Doctor Meng."
Ji Yun's voice pulled her back to reality, "Prince Rong's heir, Li Jing, has suddenly developed typhoid fever and dysentery. He currently has a persistent high fever, is lethargic, and is nearly unconscious. The prescription we discussed and drafted yesterday may not have enough time to verify its effectiveness. I plan to administer this prescription to Li Jing."
His speech was steady, yet decisive. "After much consideration, Zhaoyutang has both an isolation facility for treating seriously ill patients and several patients with similar symptoms for comparison. Bringing him here for treatment is the safest and most convenient option. However..."
He paused slightly, his gaze calmly fixed on Meng Yutong, a hint of assessment in his eyes: "He has previously acted in a rather unrestrained manner, and has even had some unpleasant disagreements with Zhaoyutang. I wonder if Doctor Meng would be willing to allow me to bring this person here for treatment?"
"Dr. Meng, you can rest assured that Ji will take care of all the specific treatment matters. You will not need to personally intervene."
After saying all this, he waited quietly for her answer.
Ji Yun's right hand hung at his side, the fingertips still lingering with a faint, warm sensation that wouldn't go away. He even vaguely felt a slight itch on it, and unconsciously rubbed his fingertips together, then quietly clenched them into a fist…
Meng Yutong pursed her lips slightly. The ginseng slices in her mouth tasted bitter with a unique earthy smell, which gradually turned sweet afterward; it wasn't exactly delicious.
But when held under the tongue, a gentle warmth gradually spreads. I don't know if it's just psychological, but my forehead, which was aching from fatigue, seemed to ease a bit, and my muddled mind cleared up a little.
She looked up to meet Ji Yun's gaze, her tone calm: "Physician Ji, you are overthinking it. Zhaoyutang is a medical institution that prioritizes treating and saving lives, regardless of the patient's status or past grievances."
"Since Prince Li's illness is critical, it is of utmost importance to treat him. Please place him in Zhaoyu Hall. I just settled a seriously ill patient today, and there are still vacancies in the upstairs side rooms. The fifth room on the left is also empty, so Prince Li can be placed there."
Ji Yun nodded, a hint of understanding flashing in his eyes: "In that case, thank you, Doctor Meng. I will have Yunzhou bring the person over for accommodation shortly."
Meng Yutong nodded. "If Physician Ji has nothing else to do, I'll go back to treat my patients first." With that, she turned to leave.
Ji Yun stepped forward and subtly sidestepped, blocking her path.
A clear, cool voice descended from above her head, "Your complexion is not good, and you are deficient in qi and blood. If you trust me, I will temporarily take over the consultation here. You should go back and rest for a while."
Meng Yutong was slightly surprised: "Does Physician Ji have no other official duties to attend to today?"
"My primary official duty these past few days has been to treat Li Jing," Ji Yun replied calmly and clearly. "Since Doctor Meng has generously helped me and solved my problem, it is only natural for me to return the favor and help Doctor Meng share his burdens."
He explained the exchange clearly and fairly, without any sense that anyone owed anyone a favor or that anyone intended to overstep boundaries. This was precisely the kind of interaction that Meng Yutong appreciated and was accustomed to.
Seeing this, Meng Yutong no longer refused. She probably hadn't slept more than an hour last night, and this morning she had gotten up early to care for critically ill patients, followed by a continuous stream of consultations, leaving her feeling dizzy and lightheaded. A moment's respite was more than she could ask for.
She nodded slightly to Ji Yun: "In that case, I will trouble Physician Ji."
Ji Yun's lips curled slightly, revealing a very faint smile: "It is my duty, and I will do my best in my small way."
Thanks to Ji Yun, Meng Yutong returned to the small house in the backyard and fell asleep almost immediately. She slept very soundly, and when she woke up again, she looked through the window and saw that the sun was already setting in the west, around the beginning of Shen Shi (3-5 PM).
She felt completely refreshed, all the fatigue that had accumulated over the days vanished, and her mind became clear again.
After getting up, she first went to the second-floor ward and carefully examined the three critically ill patients admitted the day before. These patients had taken the newly prescribed medicine for a day, and their high fevers had subsided. Although they were still lethargic, their breathing had become much more stable, indicating that the medicine was quite effective.
Then, she went to the next ward to check on the critically ill patient who had been newly admitted that day, as well as Li Jing, who had been placed there.
Among these seriously ill patients, Li Jing's symptoms were not actually the most dangerous. However, because he had been pampered since childhood and his body was delicate, his illness seemed to come on more fiercely and he looked more disheveled.
After Yunzhou settled him in, Baizhi prepared the medicine according to the prescription and fed it to him, but he was still unconscious and his forehead was still burning hot.
Yunzhou and another of Li Jing's personal attendants were by his bedside, taking turns wiping his forehead with cool, damp cloths to lower his fever.
Upon seeing Meng Yutong enter, Yunzhou quickly stood up to greet her: "Dr. Meng, have you rested well?"
Meng Yutong smiled and said, "I slept for more than an hour and I'm much better. How is Prince Li?"
Yunzhou respectfully replied, "Young Master just came to check on you and instructed you to continue taking your medicine on time and observe. He said that, judging from the improvement trend of the other patients, the young master's condition should be fine and he only needs some time to recover."
Meng Yutong nodded. Seeing that everything was proceeding smoothly and there was nothing she needed to do, she decided to go downstairs to the lobby to help.
“Um… Doctor Meng…” Yunzhou suddenly called out to her.
Meng Yutong turned around and gave her an inquiring look.
Yunzhou opened his mouth, a hint of hesitation and struggle on his face, but in the end he just waved his hand awkwardly: "No, nothing important... You go ahead and do your work."
Although Meng Yutong felt a little strange, seeing that he didn't say anything more, she nodded and turned to leave the ward.
Yunzhou watched her departing figure and sighed helplessly. It was almost time for him to pick up his young master, Ji Ming, from the school. This morning, the young master had been overjoyed because his elder brother had promised to take him to see Sister Meng after school; he'd probably spent the entire day at school counting down the hours, eagerly awaiting the end of class.
But when he leaves, how can he explain to those expectant eyes that the young master has an urgent patient to attend to and that today's appointment has to be canceled?
Just thinking about it gives me a headache!
Meng Yutong walked through the courtyard and returned to the bustling lobby clinic. The number of patients inside was much less than in the morning; at a glance, including those waiting outside, there were only about thirty or forty people left.
Ji Yun was sitting in her usual consultation spot, taking the pulse of a middle-aged man with a sallow complexion and an impatient expression.
The man began complaining as soon as he sat down, his voice neither too loud nor too soft, just loud enough for those around him to hear: "What a lousy place! The air is filthy and stuffy, it makes me feel suffocated! If I had known it would be like this, I would have gone to that place at the street corner..."
As he spoke, he fanned himself with his sleeve in disgust, his eyes scrutinizing the clinic's furnishings with a critical eye, his body fidgeting restlessly.
Liu Sijun, who was recording the prescription, was furious. He frowned, put down his pen, and was about to argue.
Ji Yun, however, seemed completely oblivious to those harsh words. He didn't look up, but simply extended his left hand to slowly stop his movement.
Immediately, he looked up at the chattering man, his gaze calm and his voice as clear and cold as ever: "If you feel that the atmosphere here is not smooth and is not good for your health, I can immediately perform acupuncture on Hegu and Neiguan acupoints. These two acupoints are the best for relieving chest tightness, regulating qi, calming the mind and soothing the nerves, and can relieve the feeling of nausea in a short time."
"Although it will require inserting a whole needle, a man of your stature should be able to do it without any problem. If you still feel unwell, to avoid delaying your treatment, turn right and walk one mile ahead. There is another clinic there. However, the weather is hot, and I dare not say whether your condition will worsen. You may decide for yourself."
His words were devoid of any emotional fluctuation; he simply stated the facts and proposed solutions. As he spoke, he picked up a needle pouch from the side, seemingly intending to actually administer acupuncture.
The man was taken aback by his emotionless, calm response; his mouth was open, but the words of complaint stuck in his throat.
He stared blankly into Ji Yun's unfathomable eyes, truly afraid that he would silently stick needles into his body; he was still afraid of pain!
He glanced at Liu Sijun, who was clearly not someone to be trifled with, and his arrogance inexplicably diminished. In the end, he reluctantly shut his mouth, obediently placed his wrist on the pulse pillow, and muttered, "...Well, let's take a look first."
Liu Sijun, who had witnessed everything, was instantly filled with admiration, replacing any initial displeasure he felt. He secretly gave Ji Yun a thumbs-up. Good heavens! This young master Ji, despite his aloof and frail appearance, had managed to subdue this troublesome character with just a few words and without making a sound.
He does indeed have some skill.
After the patient obediently left, Liu Sijun continued writing the prescription. He was naturally outgoing, and although he had only just met Ji Yun and briefly exchanged names, he was already talking non-stop.
"Brother Ji, your medical skills are superb and experienced, far from ordinary. May I ask... how did you become acquainted with our Tongtong?" Liu Sijun asked with a smile as he dipped his brush in ink.
Ji Yun was feeling the subtle changes in the pulse with his fingertips when he heard this, and his movements paused almost imperceptibly. He did not turn around, his gaze still fixed on the patient's wrist, and said calmly, "I was once engaged to Doctor Meng."
After speaking, he said no more and turned to ask the patient in front of him, "How has your diet been these past two days? What have you eaten?" The patient tried hard to recall and answered one by one.
Upon hearing this, Liu Sijun's eyes widened suddenly, and he almost spilled ink from his brush.
This is... Tongtong's ex-fiancé?!
He knew that Meng Yutong had been engaged before. His trip to Lin'an, aside from business, was also motivated by a desire to see for himself what her future husband's family was like. However, he didn't expect to run into trouble so soon after arriving. Only after getting out of trouble and getting to know Meng Yutong did he learn that the engagement had been called off.
At the time, he thought it was a good thing to quit.
After marriage, women often face too many constraints and rules, making their lives uncomfortable. If they are lucky, with a respectful husband and a loving mother-in-law, then it's fine. But if they are unlucky, like my aunt...
A woman's life is ruined if she marries the wrong person.
He felt that it was the best thing for her to be able to set up her own clinic and help people, as she was now.
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