Chapter 103 Treatment of Cataracts
Shen Wangshu was not just talking about the free clinic. After reading so many Japanese medical books, she had a general understanding of the medical level of that era. After she had this idea, she immediately took action.
However, in ancient times, married women could not easily go out and show their faces in public. Although Shen Wangshu did not have parents-in-law, there were other elders in the Duke's Mansion where she lived.
Especially for my grandmother, her consent is required.
Shen Wangshu went to Jingsi Hall early in the morning, and took the opportunity to pay his respects and to sound out the old lady's opinion.
But when I arrived at Jingsi Hall, I found that the servants in the courtyard were hurriedly packing something, as if they were about to go out.
Nanny Chen saw her first and came forward with a smile: "The general's wife is here."
Shen Wangshu asked curiously, “Madame Chen, where is grandma?”
"Today is the day when the old lady goes to the Stone Sutra Temple. She will stay there for a while. Do you have anything to ask the old lady?"
Shen Wangshu then explained his purpose: "...I think I should discuss this matter with my grandmother...If my family thinks it is inappropriate, I will not go."
Nanny Chen led the people into the house and said, "The old lady is kindhearted. How could she stop you from doing this good deed? When refugees flocked to Moyun, the Duke's Mansion was the first to open its granary. The eldest lady and Miss Zhi both donated the food personally."
The Duke's Mansion is not as particular as those aristocratic families in the capital. Women would cover their entire body tightly when they go out, let alone go out to provide free medical treatment.
In the room, the old lady closed her eyes and twirled her Buddhist beads. When she opened her eyes and saw her pretty granddaughter-in-law coming, she felt that her whole room became much brighter.
"Niannian, why did you think of visiting grandma?"
"Greetings, Grandmother," Shen Wangshu greeted everyone politely and told them that he wanted to go out for free medical treatment: "The general is out there to protect his country. Although Nian Nian is just a woman, she can also use her lifelong learning to do something for the people of Moyun."
"It's good that you have this idea."
As expected, the old lady did not say anything against it. She was a tolerant and kind person who prayed wholeheartedly for her family and the people of Moyun every day. Naturally, she would not stop Shen Wangshu's good deeds.
"It's just that grandma has never heard of your medical attainments before... If you are willing, you can accompany grandma to the Stone Sutra Temple to pray for blessings."
The old lady meant that she was worried that she had the will but not the ability. After all, it was impossible for Shen Wangshu, a young lady from a secluded place, to have access to medical books.
What she called "lifelong learning" made the old lady a little confused.
Shen Wangshu had already thought about how to deal with this problem: "To be honest, Nian Nian has been in poor health since she was a child, so my family invited a powerful doctor to live in the mansion to treat me. My body is not convenient for me to do too much activities, so I learned some things from this doctor."
When she said this, the old lady also remembered that after her granddaughter-in-law got married, she rarely called the court doctor - and in the entire Xuanji Courtyard, anyone who had a headache or fever would go directly to the lady to see her, which was also for her to practice.
"Since you are sure, that's fine." The old lady said, "But you should still dress up a little when you go out alone."
"It's not that you can't meet people in your female form, but people in this world are treacherous, and hiding your identity is for safety. Let Wutong, who is more skilled in Kung Fu, follow you."
Since the old lady had agreed, Shen Wangshu was naturally overjoyed and agreed.
"Let's go to the free clinic in a few days," the old lady looked at her, "Now that you are here, come with me to the Stone Sutra Temple to pray for Ting Ge'er, and ask the Buddha to bless him to return safely from this expedition."
"Yes." Shen Wangshu agreed obediently. Seeing that they were ready to set off immediately, he took his people back to pack their bags without delay.
Shijing Temple is located on a mountain outside Moyun City. The abbot, Master Fang Jing, is a famous monk. Although he has not appeared in public for many years, many people go to the temple to burn incense every day just based on his name.
The reason why Shijing Temple is called Shijing Temple is because it is said that there is a stone scripture in the temple, on which is recorded the ultimate secret of governing a country and pacifying the world. When the previous emperors were in office, the world of the Great Zhou was relatively peaceful. Now Emperor Xian of Zhou is conceited and thinks that he does not need a scroll of scriptures to govern his world well... Therefore, this stone scripture is placed in the temple. Although it has some fame, no one has fought for it over the years.
Instead, there are more pilgrims who come to pray for wealth and marriage.
The old lady of the Duke's Mansion is a super VIP of Shijing Temple. She lives in the temple for a period of time every year and can even meet Master Fang Jing and listen to his lectures.
The grandparents and grandchildren rode in the swaying carriage all the way. The old lady was curious about how well Shen Wangshu could treat patients, so she asked her to talk about her own illness. The latter was not shy. After a thorough inspection and pulse checking, she pointed out the common minor ailments of the elderly, and finally concluded: "Grandmother's body is actually stronger than many elderly people of this age, but the problem of white fog in her eyes has a profound impact. She can't see things clearly, right?"
Nanny Chen at the side said in amazement, "It's true. The old lady's blurred vision has only appeared in recent years. However, most of the doctors we have consulted can't do anything. If we delay for too long, the condition will become serious."
"Only Master Baiyun in the temple has prescribed a prescription to improve eyesight and clear the mind, but it can only provide relief, not a cure."
There are too many elderly people suffering from cataracts, but at that time, eye surgery was underdeveloped, and such a fragile and sensitive area could lead to complete blindness if not handled with care, so few doctors dared to operate on it.
Shen Wangshu thought for a moment and said, "I wonder if grandma has ever heard of the 'Golden Needle Removal Technique'?"
This golden needle cataract removal technique is one of the earliest Chinese medical surgical procedures for treating cataracts. Shen Wangshu's grandfather was a master of traditional Chinese medicine, so he naturally did not miss out on this technique that was worth studying. Through learning from him, she also knew some of the acupuncture techniques and principles.
"I've never heard of this name," Old Madam Chen asked, "but did you come up with it on your own?"
Shen Wangshu shook his head: "Grandmother's disease is not rare. No one in the Great Zhou can cure it, but it does not mean that there is no way to treat it in the entire continent... This is the acupuncture technique that my granddaughter-in-law saw in a foreign medical book. Maybe it can cure Grandmother."
Don’t ask. If you ask, just read it in the book. There is a golden house in the book.
"Do you want to give it a try?" The old lady said very bravely: "Master Baiyun said that if this disease is not treated any longer, the only way out is blindness. If you are sure, you can try using grandma's eyes."
The Golden Needle Removal Technique, it sounds like it involves piercing the eyes with needles...
The old lady was ready, but Shen Wangshu couldn't help laughing: "No matter how confident Nian Nian is, you can't just try it with your eyes. Before giving acupuncture, I will practice with sheep's eyes and pig's eyes for a while until the technique is perfect. I will definitely not let you get hurt."
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