Jinyi Spring

Chapter 63 Warm and Comfortable Recovery
Duan Yan pleaded with a pained expression, "Master, please don't go to that place. I can't sleep at night and I have nightmares."

Without turning her head, Shangguan Ruyu said, "Then you can go back to your residence and enjoy your retirement."

One guard rode up on horseback, while another tossed a horse's reins to Duan Yan.

Duan Yan dared not return to the mansion; he immediately mounted his horse and rode off.

On the donkey cart, Feng Chuchen had a slight doubt. Why did Shangguan Ruyu seem so familiar?

Thinking that we had already met once, I couldn't help but feel a sense of familiarity.

Feng Chuchen had just heard Cai Yuxiu talk about Shangguan Ruyu.

He was granted the title of heir apparent to the Marquis of Wei'an at a young age, and after graduating from the Imperial Academy last year, he went to work in the Ministry of Rites. Not only did he not perform his duties properly, but he also frequently skipped work. His superiors dared not interfere and turned a blind eye.

Later, he entered the palace as a guard, but he still only worked sporadically. Even when he stayed in the palace, he spent most of his time in Cining Palace with the Empress Dowager, enjoying his leisure time.

Besides his fondness for going to the theater and brothels with a few playboys, Shangguan Ruyu had another peculiar habit: watching prisoners undergo severe torture in the Ministry of Justice's jail. He had been beaten quite a few times by the Imperial Son-in-Law Shangguan for this…

Judging from his behavior today, he's a spoiled brat who's been pampered too much; you can't beat him up no matter what.

Over the next month, the Tongji Women and Children's Hospital was largely renovated, and the beds and equipment were ready.

After making further preparations, the opening date is set for July 18th.

While treating Wen Shu, Feng Chuchen was invited by five families to treat patients this month and received a Shangyin Shen acupuncture treatment.

The person who performed the acupuncture was a resident of the next alley, and he only paid thirty-seven taels of silver.

This family belonged to a minor official; their official rank was not high, but they had to support a large family, including two concubines.

Feng Chuchen inwardly grumbled that someone so poor still wanted to take a concubine, but he had no choice but to make him write an IOU to be paid off within a year.

I also used acupuncture to save a woman who had suffered a postpartum hemorrhage.

Because of her home visit service, she missed another family member who came to her home to ask for help after childbirth, and that baby had died.

If both women had given birth at the clinic, perhaps that child could have been saved.

This is a lesson learned in blood.

Every time Feng Chuchen visits a patient's home, she advertises Tongji Women and Children's Hospital, explaining the advantages of "staying at the hospital" for childbirth and the benefits of prenatal checkups.

She also informed them that after the Tongji Women and Children's Hospital opened, she would generally no longer make house calls, and used the story of the dead child as an explanation.

In a wealthy household, she rarely had the chance to speak with the lady in charge of household affairs; these conversations were usually reserved for the maids in charge.

The old woman scoffed, as if to say, "My master doesn't stay at the inn. You dare not come when my family invites you?"
I wonder what troubles I might encounter in the future.

On the afternoon of June 14th, leaving Aunt Wu to look after the house, Feng Chuchen took her younger brother, other servants, and Datou back to their old house in the countryside.

Tomorrow marks the first anniversary of my aunt's passing. I'm going to pay my respects to her and also clean up the old house.

The villagers were extremely surprised to see Feng Buji.

"My God, Buji has changed so much, he doesn't look like a sickly kid at all anymore."

"Yes, she's grown taller and plumper, and her face is fair and rosy."

"Therefore, people should not do evil, but do more good. Look at Doctor Feng, she did good deeds all her life, and her descendants lived a good life."

"It's not that everyone who goes into the delivery room loses their baby. Doctor Feng went into the delivery room so many times, and her descendants still got better and better off."

……

Feng Chuchen smiled without saying a word, while Feng Buji remained sweet-talking.

"Uncle Zhao, Aunt Xia... I've grown taller, so much taller."

He gestured with his little hand, "I even went to school. My teacher is very knowledgeable."

"Haha, Buji is getting more and more promising."

"Yes, I want to take the imperial examination to become a scholar."

This is Feng Buji's greatest ambition at present: to surpass Zhao Wei and then rise in status through his brother's influence.

Many children came to the Feng family's door, and Feng Buji took out candy to play with them. He had become the king of the children, completely different from the sickly little boy who was unwelcome half a year ago.

The old house is now lush and vibrant with flowers and plants, a far cry from the small courtyard it was a year ago.

We bought more than two acres of land behind and to the west of the courtyard. In the future, we will expand the small courtyard into a two-courtyard house and plant some Chinese medicinal herbs on the extra land.

The next morning, Feng Chuchen and her siblings, along with Feng Changfu's family, went to Jiupoling to pay respects at their ancestors' graves.

The area is lush with vegetation, peaceful and serene, filled with the sounds of birds and the fragrance of flowers. The stream is even larger than before, flowing merrily down the cracks in the rocks.

The changes at Jiupoling surprised Mr. and Mrs. Feng.

Feng Chuchen and the others tacitly kept quiet.

The feng shui here has improved, and I don't want too many people to use this place as a burial site and disturb my aunt.

Feng Chuchen was also thinking that once he returned to the capital, he would go to the county government office to buy the land around his aunt's grave so that Feng Buji's branch of the family could build a burial site there in the future.

After the memorial service, they returned to their old house, where the family changed into brightly colored clothes.

The mourning period is over.

At noon, Feng Changfu's family and Zhao Lizheng and his wife were invited to their home for a meal and drinks to thank them for taking care of the siblings and the old house.

In the afternoon, Aunt Wang led Banxia and Aunt Wu to clean the house, while Feng Chuchen and her siblings, along with Shaoyao, went to the Yao family's house. While visiting the Yao family, they gave them a design for a kimchi jar and asked them to make several more.

That evening, Feng Chuchen told him about her idea of ​​buying a burial plot.

Feng Buji strongly agreed, "Before, the Feng clan disliked us and wished they could expel our branch from the clan. This is a good opportunity to separate us. When I grow up, I will move the graves of my great-grandfather, grandfather, grandmother, father, and mother there to keep my aunt company."

“I also want to rebuild the ancestral hall. Our branch of the family will never have anything to do with those people, whether we are alive or dead.”

Feng Chuchen looked at the young boy; he was so young yet already had such ideas.

She agreed, saying, "My brother is very thoughtful."

The next morning, they returned to the Feng residence in the capital. Uncle Wu took Feng Buji to the county government to buy a burial plot, while Feng Chuchen took fresh vegetables and the last batch of apricots to the Hu residence.

On the morning of June 18th, a carriage from the Marquis of Wuyi's residence came to pick up Feng Chuchen to see a doctor, saying that Madam Wen's migraine had flared up again.

The Feng family's dysphagia treatment was widely adopted and proved highly effective. The Wen family was finally relieved, realizing that Feng Chuchen's methods were similar to those of Doctor Feng—willing to do anything to cure and save lives.

One was willing to sacrifice his life, the other was willing to sacrifice his reputation.

The main courtyard was quiet. Wen Shu leaned against Madam Wen's chest and whispered to each other. Only Wen Shu's wet nurse was serving her.

Mrs. Wen was especially happy, her eyes beaming with joy.

Wen Shu's eyes were slightly red, and her gaze was filled with sadness, clearly indicating that she was not in a good mood.

After dismissing the servants, Madam Wen smiled and said, "Miss Feng, you've been treating Shu'er for over half a year now. See how she's doing."

Yesterday afternoon, Wen Shu got her period. She had no lower abdominal pain, no blood clots, and the color was normal.

It's like I'm completely healed.

After hearing what the wet nurse said, Madam Wen quickly sent someone to invite a doctor skilled in gynecology.

The doctor took Wen Shu's pulse and said she was in good health and had no problems.

Let's invite Feng Chuchen over again today and see what she has to say.

Feng Chuchen knew that Wen Shu's illness had greatly improved and that she should be almost fully recovered by now.

Is Madam Wen testing herself again?

She disliked Mrs. Wen's style very much.

Feng Chuchen checked both wrists and asked about her menstrual cycle. Then he said, "Miss Shu, lie down, let me feel your lower abdomen again."

Wen Shuping lay on the couch.

Feng Chuchen pressed on her lower right abdomen, "Does it hurt?"

"It doesn't hurt."

He pressed on her lower left abdomen again, asking, "Does it hurt?"

"It doesn't hurt."

Feng Chuchen applied more pressure, "Does it hurt?"

"It doesn't hurt."

"Get up," Feng Chuchen asked again. "When you had your period, you didn't have lower abdominal pain, no coldness in your lower body, and the blood clots were completely gone, right?"

Wen Shu, the wet nurse, answered for her, "Miss Feng is right, all those symptoms have disappeared."

Feng Chuchen smiled and said, "Congratulations, Miss Wen, you've recovered completely. Today is your last acupuncture session. Remember to keep warm, avoid cold and raw foods, and you can eat more angelica and astragalus. Take other tonics sparingly, as all medicines have some degree of toxicity..."

Her skills in treating this disease were far improved compared to her previous life; more accurately, her skills in treating all diseases had improved. It was likely due to the combination of her aunt's unique acupuncture techniques and the Shui family acupuncture method from her previous life that her acupuncture skills were significantly enhanced.

She was happy for herself, and also happy for Wen Shu.

Madam Wen laughed out loud, and Wen Shu also smiled.

Madam Wen asked, "Will Shu'er be able to get pregnant in the future?"

"Mother." Wen Shu twisted her body shyly.

Feng Chuchen said, "There's basically no problem, but it can't be guaranteed 100%. Sometimes, even people who have never had the disease may not be able to conceive; it's unpredictable. Of course, I'm talking about a very small number of people."

Madam Wen smiled and said, "This is already very good, thank you Miss Feng. Miss Feng is a miracle doctor, she cured this illness in just over half a year."

“Miss Feng is still young and will surely have a better future than Doctor Feng… However, please keep Shu’er’s illness a secret, Miss Feng.”

She repeated that last sentence at least twenty times, and she reminded him of it again today.

Feng Chuchen reiterated, "Please rest assured, Madam Wen, that maintaining patient confidentiality is the most basic professional ethics of a doctor. As you know, I run a clinic, and I will keep the condition of each patient confidential."

Madam Wen laughed repeatedly, "Yes, yes, I know that Miss Feng, like Doctor Feng, has medical ethics."

She gave the wet nurse a wink, and the wet nurse went into the room and brought out two purses.

Madam Wen picked up a black purse and said, "This is the consultation fee." She then picked up another green purse and said, "This is our gratitude to Miss Feng."

Feng Chuchen took it and put it in her bosom without any pressure.

This is not just money for medical treatment, but also hush money.

Feng Chuchen figured out some of the tricks of the trade.

The first few times she visited the Wen family, they brought gifts in boxes and baskets, which weren't worth much money, but they showed their kindness towards a country girl.

When they actually started treating Wen Shu, they paid her consultation fee secretly, afraid that word would get out that Feng Chuchen was treating Wen Shu's gynecological problems.

This family values ​​their reputation and enjoys seeking fame and renown, so when the eldest aunt died, they specially sent people to pay their respects.

Mrs. Wen was also particularly cautious and petty.

Fortunately, she no longer needs to come to the Wen family every month. The Wen family is under pressure, and so is she.

A little over 15 minutes later, Feng Chuchen was pulled by Wen Shu to her yard to "play".

Since we're here, let's have one last treatment.

After giving Wen Shu a little treatment and inserting the acupuncture needles, Feng Chuchen sat down on the chaise lounge.

After a moment of silence, Wen Shu looked at Feng Chuchen and asked, "Have you heard of Young Master Ming?"

Feng Chuchen pretended not to know and shook her head.

Wen Shu pouted, "Young Master Ming is going back to the capital to take up his post. He's a cursed star, destined to bring misfortune to his wives, even the high monks have said so. But some people have such malicious tongues, spreading rumors that he doesn't like women. Don't believe those rumors..."

The wet nurse frowned, her voice deepening, "Girl!"

Wen Shu gave a soft hum, her beautiful eyes fixed on Feng Chuchen.

Feng Chuchen understood; the young lady felt a sense of crisis because the eldest son of the Ming family was going to return to the capital to live permanently.

Honestly, being jealous of a man is far more disgusting than being jealous of a woman...

Thinking about Shangguan Ruyu's attitude towards her, Feng Chuchen felt that he didn't seem like someone who didn't like women. Perhaps it was just a rumor, or perhaps he was bisexual.

Thinking of the latter, Feng Chuchen felt a chill.

Many noble men in ancient times were like this, such as Jia Baoyu and Jia Lian in "Dream of the Red Chamber".

Feng Chuchen chimed in, "Of course I don't believe those rumors. Medicines and food can interact and counteract each other, so who says people can't? There are not only people destined to be without wives, but also many who are destined to be without husbands and children."

Hearing this, Wen Shuxin was overjoyed, and the gloom in her eyes disappeared.

"Indeed, Miss Feng is exceptionally intelligent, no wonder her medical skills are so good. Those people are just jealous of Young Master Shangguan's good looks and are making up stories."

He snorted coldly and said, "Xue Yan'er was particularly fond of Young Master Ming before, and even risked being cursed to death to get engaged to him. Later, she was so cursed that she couldn't get out of bed, so she reluctantly broke off the engagement."

"If she can't have him, she starts spreading rumors about Young Master Ming and so-and-so. Humph, she's two-faced. She flatters Princess Yanghe and Old Madam Ming in front of everyone, but then she talks badly about them behind their backs. I hate her the most."

Yesterday at Madam Li's birthday banquet, Xue Yan'er was gossiping with another girl, which she overheard.

The wet nurse frowned and reminded her again, "Miss, if Madam finds out you said these things, she will definitely punish you."

Wen Shu whispered, "Miss Feng is tight-lipped and won't go around saying anything."

I dared not say anything more.

Although Feng Chuchen disliked Madam Wen, she had a good impression of Wen Shu. She was beautiful, innocent, and didn't have many bad intentions.

I hope she can be happy.

After performing acupuncture on Wen Shu, no medicine was prescribed, and she was refused a meal.

Wen Shu also gave Feng Chuchen a pair of pearl earrings, which were also wrapped in a lotus leaf.

He even held Feng Chuchen's hand and said, "Dr. Feng, you came to my house to talk to me."

The wet nurse, fearing that Feng Chuchen would agree, quickly said, "Miss, Doctor Feng has to support his family, he doesn't have that much free time."

Feng Chuchen chuckled twice but remained silent.

Upon arriving at the outer courtyard, he declined the Wen family's carriage and instead hired a donkey cart himself.

She wanted to visit small clinics and pharmacies to learn more.

Inside the carriage, Feng Chuchen opened a black purse containing two hundred taels of silver notes. Another purse contained a pair of auspicious dragon and phoenix gold bracelets, weighing over one hundred grams each.

What a generous gift!

It was worth it after half a year of hard work.

The earrings Wen Shu gave me were also very beautiful; the pearls were South Sea pearls, slightly smaller than peas.

She first went to Shuncheng Street. Nearby, besides Qianjintang, there was also Gusheng Medical Clinic and two small pharmacies.

After eating steamed buns at the steamed bun stall, I went to the Gusheng Medical Clinic for a visit.

Gusheng Medical Clinic is considered a medium-sized clinic, and its fees are cheaper than Qianjintang. Although it is also a single-entrance clinic, the front shop has two floors, and there are several more side rooms, making it much larger than its own clinic.

As soon as Feng Chuchen came out, she heard a familiar voice from behind her, "Miss Feng, what a coincidence."