When Concubine Jia heard this, a glimmer of hope flashed in her eyes, but then dimmed again:
"But there is no one in our family who knows medicine. Where did this prescription come from?"
Concubine Liang smiled slightly and took the opportunity to say:
"Sister, why are you so confused? The court wants a prescription, not a doctor who knows medicine."
Concubine Jia's eyes lit up, and she said excitedly, "Sister, what you mean is, why don't we find some doctors and come up with a prescription?"
Concubine Liang shook her head. "I'm afraid that won't work. Right now, all the doctors in the city have been dispatched by the court to participate in free clinics. Who would be able to help you?"
Concubine Jia was immediately deflated: "What should I do?"
Concubine Liang took a sip of tea and said slowly: "However, I heard that Hanyu Temple has this prescription."
Concubine Jia was stunned: "Hanyu Temple? Isn't that the temple where the Sheng family practiced?"
Concubine Liang nodded and said meaningfully:
"Sister, you're right. The Sheng family is a highly skilled doctor, and it's she who's leading the treatment of the epidemic, and I heard it's already showing results."
If your brother can get this prescription, wouldn't it be a great contribution?
Maybe I can even get promoted to a higher position, and no longer have to work as a lowly official in a remote village."
Greed flashed in Concubine Jia's eyes, "Sister, what you mean is..."
"Sister, you're a smart person. I don't need to tell you what to do, right?"
After being overjoyed, Concubine Jia became worried: "I'm afraid the Emperor still has feelings for Sheng. If he finds out, won't I be in trouble?"
Concubine Liang patted the back of her hand:
"Last time at the Marquis of Wu'an's mansion, the Emperor personally went to take her back to the palace. She was so disobedient to the Emperor. Don't worry, sister. The Emperor won't care about her anymore!"
Concubine Jia nodded, and Concubine Liang gave a calculating smile.
Half an hour later, Concubine Jia left Chuxiu Palace.
The head maid said, "Your Majesty, if Concubine Jia tells the Empress Dowager about this, will...?"
After all, the Empress Dowager scolded her more than once for leading Concubine Jia astray.
Concubine Liang sneered. She had been filled with jealousy and anger for the past few years.
Nieces and nieces are all relatives, so why should she, the niece, be treated coldly?
It's obvious that Concubine Jia is stupid and good for nothing, but the Empress Dowager still dotes on her. Why?
"Don't worry, that idiot just got scolded by the Queen Mother, he's scared and won't dare to tell anyone.
As long as she lets Su Yu do this, the Su family will be finished!"
"Your Majesty is wise. From now on, the Empress Dowager will only support you. Regardless of whether it is the prince or the queen, the throne will belong to you."
Concubine Liang gently stroked the golden armor and laughed with confidence.
Three days later, it was a windy day.
The refugees huddled in makeshift sheds, coughing and groaning sounds coming from all directions.
When Sheng Xiyan was checking the medicine furnace, she suddenly heard a shrill cry:
"Madam Sheng, help me!"
Hua Xia helped her over and saw a disheveled woman curled up under a dead tree, twitching, foaming at the mouth, and her face blue and purple.
Her belly was bulging, and the amniotic fluid mixed with blood soaked through her torn coat.
"President Wang! Please take her pulse immediately."
Judge Wang lifted the woman's eyelids and said, "She's having an epileptic seizure, and the fetus is in a transverse position..."
Sheng Xiyan immediately ordered:
"Carry her to the downwind side, boil some water, prepare the scissors, and deliver the baby immediately!"
He turned to Ruan Niang and gave her the prescription: "Go and make a bowl of medicine to calm her epilepsy. Quick!"
The woman suddenly grabbed Sheng Xiyan's skirt, her nails stained with dirt from fleeing.
"Please... deliver the baby... I only trust you..."
She came here a few days ago and has been watching Sheng Xiyan busying around.
Blood foam overflowed from the corner of her mouth.
"My husband and two children died on the way to escape..."
Turbid tears washed away the stains on her face. "This is the Chen family...the last root..."
The wind and sand blinded everyone's eyes, and Sheng Xiyan's Bodhi rosary beads hit her palm.
Seeing this, Hua Xia whispered, "Sister, our wife is not feeling well, other doctors can also help you..."
The woman was very emotional and struggled even harder, her voice hoarse:
"No! I only want Madam Sheng! If you don't agree, I would rather die with the child!"
Her voice was shrill, as if she had used up all her strength.
Sheng Xiyan looked at the woman in pain and calmed her down: "Okay, don't worry, I'll deliver the baby for you."
Ruan Niang and Wang Yuanpan were so frightened when they heard this that they fell to their knees: "Madam, you can't take this risk! If the Emperor knew..."
At this time, two old women squeezed out from the refugees and volunteered, "Madam Sheng, we have experience in midwifery and can help you!"
Sheng Xiyan nodded: "Let the two ladies deliver the baby, and I'll assist."
In the makeshift shed, the woman was fed with medicine, and her epilepsy symptoms gradually subsided.
The two old women followed Sheng Xiyan's instructions and began to deliver the baby carefully.
The mother's cries were heartbreaking, and the refugees were moved. Some clasped their hands together and prayed softly:
"God bless, let this child be born safely..."
Things were not going well. After an hour, the baby still had not been born.
The two ladies were sweating profusely and said anxiously, "Madam Sheng, the fetus is unstable and cannot be born. I'm afraid there will be two deaths..."
The woman's voice was weak but firm: "Save my child... It doesn't matter if I don't live, please, Madam Sheng, save him..."
Sheng Xiyan twisted the bodhi wood rosary in her hand, closed her eyes for a moment, then opened them again with a firm gaze:
"Get the wine ready, and go make some Ma Fei San. I'll perform a caesarean section and take the baby."
She clasped her hands together and whispered:
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