Rural Little Miracle Doctor: Starting in the Provincial Capital

Chapter 77 Joint Medical Consultation in a Wealthy Family Mansion

I. The group went to the high gate together

All arrangements for the medical outreach were made perfectly, and there were no more disagreements or stalemates among the attendees. Everything was settled smoothly and without any delays.

Chen Shanhe strode confidently ahead, accompanied by the gentle and quiet Su Wanjing, with Murong Fangxiang walking alongside him.

Zhou Deshan and Xu Jingming followed obediently behind, eagerly waiting to observe and learn how to diagnose and treat difficult and complicated diseases.

The servants from the high-ranking official's residence led the way, and the group dared not delay. They immediately set off, hurrying towards the mansion of the provincial official, rushing along the way.

The group continued on their way and soon arrived at the gate of the high-ranking official's residence. Looking up, they saw high walls surrounding the courtyard, and the vermilion gate was majestic and solemn. The entire residence was built in a grand and imposing manner, exuding an extraordinary aura.

The mansion was heavily guarded, with guards patrolling in shifts, their expressions solemn and serious, not daring to relax their vigilance in the slightest.

Everywhere exuded the solemnity and grandeur of an official family, with strict rules and regulations at the gates, and ordinary people were not allowed to approach or enter at will.

The group followed the servants and stepped steadily through the main gate into the mansion. The courtyards were deep and well-arranged, and the pavilions and towers were exquisitely built. Every brick, tile, plant and tree reflected the noble and prominent status of the high-ranking officials in the provincial capital.

However, the once tranquil and peaceful mansion was now filled with a sense of oppression, gloom, and tension.

The servants in the mansion hurried back and forth, each with a tense expression and a solemn face, and each one was filled with anxiety.

The mistress suddenly fell ill with a rare and acute disease. Her condition kept recurring and she became weaker day by day, with no sign of improvement.

The whole family was in a state of panic and anxiety. Everyone was so anxious that they could hardly sit still. However, they were all helpless in the face of the dangerous illness and could only wait anxiously for the miracle doctor to come and save their lives.

Poems as proof:

Together they went to the high gate.

The imposing presence of the deep courtyard with its vermilion walls remains.

The entire household was filled with anxiety due to a chronic illness.

Everyone anxiously awaits their beloved.

II. Many doctors struggle to diagnose the root cause of the strange illness.

Inside and outside the bedroom where the high-ranking official's wife was recuperating, a chaotic and oppressive atmosphere had already broken out, with several renowned veteran doctors from the provincial capital all gathered there.

Everyone looked solemn, their brows furrowed, and their faces filled with worry.

Everyone took turns entering the bedroom, surrounding the bed, carefully taking pulses and observing complexion, repeatedly performing the entire process of observation, auscultation, inquiry, and palpation, and meticulously analyzing every symptom reaction revealed on the body.

These renowned doctors had practiced medicine for decades, spending their entire lives seeing patients and treating countless difficult and dangerous illnesses. Yet, faced with the mistress's sudden and rare acute illness, all of them were helpless and could not fathom the true root cause of the disease.

An elderly traditional Chinese medicine doctor with graying hair and beard slowly withdrew his fingers from the mistress's wrist, gently closed his eyes, and then shook his head helplessly, his face full of confusion and powerlessness.

He murmured a sigh, his pulse was a mixture of strength and weakness, rising and falling unpredictably, and the symptoms, both internal and external, were intertwined and chaotic, making it impossible to accurately determine the root cause of the sudden onset of the illness.

The other renowned doctors present also took turns to examine the patients, carefully considering the pulse fluctuations, observing the changes in the patients' complexion and tongue coating, and repeatedly deliberating on the diagnosis.

In the end, everyone could only slowly withdraw their arms, helplessly lower their heads, shake their heads, and sigh, unable to find the exact root cause of the ailment.

The group exchanged glances, their eyes filled with a deep, unyielding sense of powerlessness, none of them able to discern the underlying cause of the sudden incident.

Everyone can only see the obvious, superficial symptoms on the surface of the body. They have no way to detect or treat the hidden lesions buried deep in the internal organs and muscles.

A group of renowned doctors were gathered in the bedroom, discussing in hushed tones. Each of them had a different opinion and they argued endlessly.

However, no one could come up with a reliable and feasible treatment plan, and they had no confidence in administering medicine or acupuncture rashly. They could only stand there helplessly, watching the mistress's condition continue to worsen.

Poems as proof:

A group of wise men sat together to discuss the causes of the impurity.

The truth is hard to discern when reality and illusion are intertwined.

Having consulted numerous renowned doctors, no solution could be found.

Only anxiety remains, trapped behind the high gate.

III. Observing the lesions with a calm mind amidst mountains and rivers.

The atmosphere inside the room was tense and chaotic. All the renowned doctors in the room were anxious and helpless, their faces full of worry.

Chen Shanhe, however, remained calm and composed, completely undisturbed by the chaotic atmosphere around him, and walked steadily and slowly into the bedroom.

The anxious and flustered expressions of those around him, and the oppressive and tense atmosphere, could not disturb his calm state of mind in the slightest.

He remained calm and composed throughout, unhurried and with a serene expression that showed no signs of fluctuation.

He walked steadily to the edge of the bed, quietly looked at the high-ranking official's wife who was lying down to rest, and instantly calmed down completely.

First, calmly observe the patient's complexion and appearance, noting the dullness and brightness of their face, and carefully examine the thickness and color of their tongue coating.

Listen carefully to the patient's breathing, noting the intensity and rhythm, and the strength and fluctuations of their breath, to discern any abnormal changes in the body's internal energy flow.

Then, gently and steadily place your fingertips on the patient's wrist pulse, close your eyes and concentrate, focusing intently on feeling the pulse's rise and fall, speed and weakness, and complete the entire diagnostic process of traditional Chinese medicine: observation, auscultation, inquiry and palpation.

He was highly focused, completely undisturbed by the discussions of others, and quickly sorted out the causes and consequences of the acute attack.

By dissecting the symptoms layer by layer to distinguish between the real and the fake, and clarifying the root causes of the sudden onset of acute illness, we can gradually peel away the intertwined and complex network of lesions.

The complex and intertwined symptoms, both real and illusory, were clearly organized in his mind, and he could distinguish the primary and secondary issues at a glance.

In a short time, Chen Shanhe had completely seen through the underlying causes of this rare acute illness and accurately pinpointed the root of the disease deep within the internal organs.

The renowned doctors from the provincial capital who were watching were all intently focused on his every move, their eyes fixed on him.

Everyone was filled with curiosity, along with a bit of resentment and disbelief. They all wanted to see for themselves whether this young man from the countryside could figure out the root cause of the strange disease that even their group of veteran doctors couldn't cure.

Su Wanjing stood quietly to the side, waiting silently without making a fuss, her eyes filled with complete peace of mind and trust in Chen Shanhe.

Poems as proof:

Calmly and attentively examine the signs of illness.

Observe, listen, inquire, and palpate to discern the origin.

Peeling back the layers of reality and illusion,

The root cause of the disease can be seen at a glance.

IV. Joint Consultation to Understand the Way of Medicine

After Chen Shanhe finished taking the pulse, Zhou Deshan and Xu Jingming, remembering Murong Fangxiang's previous instructions, slowly walked forward.

The two were humble and composed, participating in the joint consultation diligently, each taking a pulse and carefully analyzing the current symptoms.

The two carefully explained their reasoning and analytical approach, clearly outlining the superficial symptoms they observed.

However, their thinking was ultimately rigid and limited, and they could only see the superficial symptoms on the surface, never being able to find the deep-seated causes and core root causes of the acute illness.

Chen Shanhe calmly led the entire diagnosis and treatment process, speaking slowly and deliberately to pinpoint the root cause of the problem.

He then calmly administered acupuncture, steadily stabilizing the worsening and dangerous condition. He also carefully considered the compatibility of medicinal materials and wrote a prescription to suppress the continued spread of the acute illness.

Zhou Deshan and Xu Jingming stood quietly to the side, observing and learning intently throughout, not daring to miss a single moment.

Seeing Chen Shanhe's calm and composed demeanor in the face of adversity, his keen and insightful judgment, and his exquisite skills in administering acupuncture and medicine, the two men's admiration for him deepened even further.

The idea of ​​sincerely seeking a master to learn the art grew stronger in my heart. I was just waiting for the right opportunity to sincerely worship and diligently study the true way of traditional Chinese medicine.

Poems as proof:

Joining forces for consultations to understand the principles of medicine

It's difficult to detect the seedlings inside from the surface.

Quietly observe the mountains and rivers as they perform wondrous arts.

The desire to become an apprentice grows stronger.