Chapter 3, Congenital Heart Disease

Oh, I suddenly have a heart condition, how is this related to Mr. Meng?" Yu Xin was greatly astonished

"My young lady is of noble birth, so you must be careful!" Despite saying this, Uncle Fu could not help but remind once more

"This prescription has been taken for three years, have you not provided Miss Gu with a different one?" Meng Yan inquired, "One must understand that medicine can be three parts poison; prolonged use of medication, especially the same kind, can also be harmful to the body"

It is like this... Meng Yan explained calmly and unhurriedly

Just a layperson with some superficial knowledge of pharmacology, not well-known

If you are in trouble, there is no need to speak of it. Seeing his hesitation, Yu Xin spoke up.

Miss Yu! Meng Yan exclaimed, at this moment he could not care that he was also an injured person, having just regained some strength, he quickly jumped down from the kang and rushed over.

I understand just a little bit!" Meng Yan said with a shy smile

Had it not been for her curiosity about the injuries on Meng Yan's body, she would never have entered a single man's room alone

"I save you not out of a desire for repayment, but simply because I do not wish for a life to be lost in such a manner." Yu Xin looked at Meng Yan's serious demeanor and found it somewhat amusing, unable to suppress a chuckle. However, feeling it was not dignified enough, she quickly composed herself and spoke slowly.

Awake, awake, the young lady is awake!

Miss! Xiao Hong hurriedly entered from outside, holding a bowl of steaming meat porridge in her hands, exuding an enticing aroma

Miss Yu, regarding your condition, Meng Yan, lacking self-awareness, has a few suggestions for your consideration! After much contemplation, Meng Yan believes that although he cannot cure Yu Xin's illness, based on his recent diagnosis, he is still confident that he can improve Yu Xin's constitution, enabling her to live like a normal person.

"Ms. Yu, do you usually take any medication?"

Meng Yan swiftly pricked Yu Xin's Yongquan and Laogong acupoints three times with an embroidery needle, each time causing a drop of pitch-black blood to ooze out

"You, can you treat illnesses?" Uncle Fu's eyes widened in disbelief. What doctor who treats illnesses is not in their forties or fifties, with stubble? You, a mere young lad, can you really cure someone?

Less than three minutes after the injection, a faint sound emerged from Yu Xin's throat, and her eyes slowly opened.

Young Master Meng, you are most courteous

Miss Yu has saved Meng Yan's life, and this is only to be expected! Meng Yan hurriedly replied

Mr. Meng truly understands the art of Qi and Huang

He also knows that he cannot make any promises at present, and all that remains is to wait for the future.

Meng Yan looked up and saw a beautiful sickly woman, wearing a light blue pleated skirt, with slightly curled bangs on her forehead, a fair and oval face, and elegantly arched eyebrows that seemed to frown yet did not fully frown. Her delicate nose was slightly wrinkled, and the only discordant aspect was her somewhat disheveled aura, which seemed to carry a hint of deep melancholy between her brows

"Doctor Wen said, this is not really a secret recipe, so it is no problem for me to show it to you!" Xiao Hong took out the prescription she had kept close to her and handed it over.

My name is Yu Xin!" Yu Xin said with a calm expression, slightly nodding in self-introduction.

Uncle Fu and Xiao Hong have also become much more enthusiastic towards Meng Yan

"I can do a little, Uncle Fu, let me give it a try, after all, it doesn't matter, right?" Meng Yan said

From the perspective of attire, Yu Xin's father should either hold a low-ranking official position or be an incorruptible and law-abiding official

"Xiao Hong, please help take off Miss Yu's shoes and socks!" Meng Yan planned to use the methods of Laogong and Yongquan to draw blood in order to awaken Yu Xin.

Take off the socks

Understood, Uncle Fu, I trouble you to lend me a hand

We have sought help in the names of Hangzhou and the capital city; both our master and mistress have sought assistance, and even the imperial physician has been consulted. However, they all say to take care and that it is a matter of time—one year is one year, and how long one can live depends on the will of heaven

I come from humble beginnings and am unworthy of being called a young master. You may simply address me as Meng Yan, Miss," Meng Yan hurriedly replied

Moreover, it should be noted that Yu Xin has surpassed the optimal age for treatment, and the diagnostic medical equipment in this era is not that advanced either

"Red girl, do you have a needle?" Meng Yan asked

Meng ... Young Master, please take a good rest, I will take my leave now!" Yu Xin said as she stood up. Although this was a visit to a patient, it was still inappropriate for a man and a woman to be alone in a room so late.

Yu Xin walked to the door, just about to pull it open and step outside, when suddenly her body went limp and she leaned against the door frame, collapsing down.

Miss Yu truly has a heart of a Bodhisattva, she is a good person

Uncle Fu, who heard the commotion outside, hurried over upon hearing the noise. Upon seeing Yu Xin lying on the ground, he was instantly taken aback in shock

There is indeed a traditional prescription that I have been taking for nearly three years, and it has shown quite good results. It was prescribed by an experienced imperial physician from the palace

Uncle Fu bent down and picked up Yu Xin, running towards her room, while Meng Yan supported himself against the wall, following step by step.

He is indeed a Chinese medicine health care expert at the base field hospital

Little Red, can you clean my wound and apply medicine and bandage it? I can also provide acupuncture treatment for you, can't I

I am Meng Yan, it is a pleasure to meet you, Miss

It is indeed not very good, but her life is not in danger! Meng Yan said with a somewhat solemn expression, She cannot continue on the journey in her current condition; once she contracts a cold, it will be troublesome.

Can you show me? Meng Yan asked.

Mr. Meng, you are truly remarkable; with just a few thrusts, you have awakened our young lady!

Rest assured, I understand the principle of propriety between men and women!" Meng Yan nodded, slowly stepping forward, out of breath

It is correct to eat less meat and fish, but according to Meng Yan's observation, Zhi Xin is somewhat malnourished. However, it is certain that there are issues with her usual diet. A young lady from a wealthy family cannot be compared to the common people who eat simple and plain meals.

"Uncle Fu, you have also saved me; this is merely a gesture of gratitude!" Meng Yan said, smiling and shaking his hand while drinking the meat porridge.

"Uncle Fu, does Miss Yu have any hidden ailments?" Meng Yan sat down, gasping for breath as he leaned against the edge of the table to ask.

Meng Yan felt a stir in his heart; in his previous life, he had apprenticed under an old Chinese medicine practitioner, originally intending to pursue a career in medicine. However, he ended up joining the military instead. Moreover, it has been said since ancient times that medicine and martial arts are closely related, and his clinical medical experience is quite extensive.

"So it was Miss Yu. I will never forget the life-saving grace; Meng Yan will surely repay you in the future with a token of gratitude, such as weaving grass and wearing a ring in my hair!" Meng Yan expressed with deep gratitude

Mr. Meng, thank you very much! Yu Xin, with the support of Xiao Hong, got out of bed and walked over to express her gratitude to Meng Yan

Meng Yan naturally thought of Lin Daiyu from "Dream of the Red Chamber"; the Lin sister depicted by Cao Xueqin is likely just like this.

"Uncle Fu, may I take a look?" Meng Yan inquired, believing that while he might not be able to fully restore Xu Xin's health, perhaps with several hundred years of inherited experience, he could find an optimal treatment plan that might extend Xin's life.

Have you ever sought a doctor for treatment? Meng Yan inquired, as heart ailments are indeed a significant challenge. Even in my previous life, it was not necessarily curable, and moreover, if detected earlier, surgical treatment would yield the best results

"That's great, Little Red, quickly go fetch the needle!" Uncle Fu said joyfully to Little Red.

I only learned a little from my father during my childhood, and I have a slight understanding of medical principles" Meng Yan explained casually

Oh

"Miss Yu, please take care, I regret that I cannot see you off," Meng Yan said apologetically, slightly straightening his posture.

Embroidery needles are also acceptable! Along with illustrated books

"By the way, you can only take her pulse and must not touch any other part of the young lady!" Uncle Fu warned sternly

Uncle Fu looked at Xiao Hong, as she was in charge of both purchasing and preparing the medicine, and naturally, the prescription was also in her hands

Although she knew that this person had no ability to do anything to her

"I heard from Xiao Hong that you have woken up, so I came to take a look!" Just as Meng Yan was lost in thought, a gentle voice, as soft as a yellow oriole, came from the direction of the door

Thirty? Meng Yan was taken aback, suddenly realizing that this was during the Ming Dynasty, not in her original era. In her original time, life would just be beginning at thirty, but in this era of the Ming Dynasty, where medical and health care was underdeveloped, the average life expectancy was only around forty. For a woman to live to thirty was quite ordinary.

From her demeanor and manner of speaking, Miss Yu Xin does not appear to be a commoner; she is likely from a family of officials.

Miss Yu suffered a sudden heart ailment, which may be related to Meng Yan; Meng Yan feels deeply apologetic about this

Doctor Wen also mentioned that as long as the young lady remains calm, does not get angry, avoids excessive meat consumption, and rests on time, she could live until the age of thirty

I am currently in a difficult situation and cannot speak candidly to you, Miss. However, if there is an opportunity in the future, I, Meng Yan, will certainly provide you with a personal explanation

If it were not for the young lady frequently exhibiting this symptom, it would surely be enough to drive someone to desperation at this moment

Miss Yu's illness has been with her since she was in the womb. Achieving complete recovery is likely a task even the immortals would find difficult. However, managing the condition is not an insurmountable challenge; it primarily depends on Miss Yu herself

needle

How is it? Seeing Meng Yan's technique was no different from the doctors he had encountered, which naturally boosted Uncle Fu's confidence significantly

I hope you will allow me to say a few more words, Meng Yan, regarding the injuries you have sustained

Meng Yan could not help but hesitate; it was not his intention to lie to his savior, but he could not involve her in this matter. Although he was temporarily safe, those people could find him at any moment

So it is, Mr. Meng is an honest man, and Yu Xin has indeed saved the right person! After hearing this, a hint of color returned to Yu Xin's pale face

The young lady has been frail since childhood, suffering from a heart condition. She often fainted suddenly when she was younger. As she grew older, her condition improved somewhat, but she cannot endure fatigue; any exertion easily leads to her fainting. Uncle Fu sighed and said, "The young lady is a good person, but unfortunately, good people do not have good fortunes"

"Mr. Meng, what do you need the embroidery needle for?" Uncle Fu asked in surprise

It turns out to be a family tradition, no wonder! Uncle Fu exclaimed, "May I ask who your esteemed father is?"

Uncle Fu thought to himself, indeed, he had seen countless doctors, even several imperial physicians. At this time, the sky outside was already dark, and it was still snowing heavily, making it impossible to find a doctor willing to make a house call

This nature, although the capital is just a stone's throw away, we must wait for the snow to stop before we can set out. According to this trend, it seems that the snow will continue for two or three days before it stops

Mr. Meng is correct, but we at the Yu family...

This prescription is quite good, but Miss Yu's physical condition is subject to frequent changes, and the weather varies with the four seasons. Each season has its own distinct climate, therefore, this prescription needs to be adjusted and modified in order to achieve the best therapeutic effect, Meng Yan explained

Oh, does Mr. Meng also understand the methods of acupuncture

Uncle Fu shook his head in disbelief, but since the other party said so, it was clear they were unwilling to continue on this topic, so he did not press further.

I would like to wake Miss Yu first! Meng Yan said

Mr. Meng, please speak! Yu Xin was greatly surprised, but out of politeness, and also because Meng Yan had just awakened her with his miraculous method, she decided to listen.

"Regardless of the circumstances, if it weren't for Mr. Meng's intervention, Yu Xin would not have awakened so quickly!" Yu Xin said