Chapter 98

Chapter 98: Recovery in Three Days

Chapter 98: Recovery in Three Days

Qin Liuxi manipulated the gold needle, skillfully inserting it into the acupoint. Her right thumb moved forward, twisting and pressing in a rhythm of three advancements and one retreat. Meanwhile, she chanted a segment of the Taishang Laojun Qingjing Jing, her recitation smooth and melodious, almost like a song.

Nanny Zhao, standing by, watched the old queen mother, who initially tensed up from the acupuncture but gradually relaxed under the soothing influence of Qin Liuxi's chant-like recitation.

Nanny Zhao was amazed at Qin Liuxi’s ability to multitask with such focus.

Acupuncture usually requires a peaceful and undisturbed environment, but Qin Liuxi was capable of reciting scriptures while administering it. This level of composure suggested she might have been studying medicine from a very young age.

Nanny Zhao's gaze toward Qin Liuxi turned somewhat reverent.

It's true that ability commands respect, regardless of age. When one's skills are impressive enough, they earn admiration and respect.

Unaware of Nanny Zhao's admiring gaze, Qin Liuxi, after inserting needles at the Dazhui point, took several more needles and lifted the old queen mother’s inner garment to apply them at the Baliao points with the same technique.

"What's special about this area?" Nanny Zhao asked, helping lift the garment to reveal the lower back near the hips, where the gold needles were placed.

As Qin Liuxi continued her precise needlework, she replied during a brief pause, "These are the Baliao points. Normally, this area should be soft, but Her Highness’s is hard and painful, right? It’s crucial for women's health. Did Her Highness experience irregular menstruation, cold intolerance, and even painful, incomplete menstrual flow when younger?"

"Yes, you're exactly right. The imperial physician advised us to use moxibustion occasionally, which helps. Is it all because of the cold poison?"

Qin Liuxi explained, "Indeed, it's due to cold stagnation and accumulation, leading to blockages. Her Highness suffered from cold following childbirth. Once stagnated, the blood flow gets obstructed, causing hardness and damage to the womb, hence the menstrual irregularities. Some doctors are aware of this principle too."

"It's true, doctors understand this, but as you've seen, most doctors are men, and Her Highness is a woman. There are inconveniences, and they can't examine as you do," sighed Nanny Zhao.

While a physician’s eye sees no gender, when it comes to propriety between men and women, there’s always a barrier in treatment. For instance, during pulse diagnosis, they use a silk cloth, and in more conservative cases, a screen or curtain is set up. This inevitably complicates diagnosis and treatment, relying on intermediaries to communicate symptoms.

For young ladies of sheltered upbringing, a doctor might not even see their face, diagnosing and prescribing merely based on pulse-taking and questioning.

The old queen mother suddenly cried out in pain, halting their conversation. Qin Liuxi slowed her movements and asked, "Your Highness, is it unbearably painful?"

"It's painful, but also comfortable, warm," the old queen mother sighed. She couldn't remember the last time she had felt such warmth in her body.

"Pain indicates blockage, it will ease gradually. Also, the herbal bath will be more painful than this," Qin Liuxi said frankly.

The old queen mother's fingers twitched slightly. Really?

Qin Liuxi smiled, crouched down, and inserted another needle into the Yongquan point on the soles of her feet, then two more in each wrist.

"Your Highness, tonight's acupuncture, using the 'Burning Mountain Fire' technique, is why you feel warmth at the needle points. Of course, removing cold poison isn't just this; it’s to get you accustomed. Tomorrow, I'll use a different technique, along with the herbal bath and internal medicine, to fully extract the cold poison. It should take about three days."

The old queen mother almost turned around in her astonishment. The cold ailment that had plagued her nearly her entire life could be cured in just three days?

Nowadays, stepping out feels like one should carry a backpack with a change of clothes, toiletries, a notebook, charger, sleeping bag, some snacks, and a bottle of water for a sense of security.

It's not a joke; it genuinely feels necessary!