Chapter 9: Giving Needles to Beauties
Just as Xiao Ming was about to speak up to inquire, he heard hurried footsteps outside the door
A voice from the side said: "I heard he is a disciple of a divine doctor!"
Xiao Ming signaled that there was no problem, gently laying the young lady down on the bed. He grasped her wrist and began to take her pulse. After a while, a smile appeared on Xiao Ming's face as the young lady's complexion gradually regained some color, and the long eyelashes on her eyes fluttered slightly.
Yang Zhen nodded with a smile, then turned his gaze towards Master Su. Master Su hesitated for a moment at the door, but ultimately pulled aside the curtain and invited Xiao Ming in
"How can the manipulation of the needle tip regulate the meridians?" Mr. Hu could not help but ask.
Master Su walked to the bedside, calling out: "Cai'er, Cai'er, how are you?"
Master Su was evidently overly fond of his daughter. Now that he saw her safe and sound, he was filled with joy, unable to hold back the tears that shimmered in his eyes. He was immensely grateful to Xiao Ming, to the point that he almost fell to the ground to bow in gratitude, but was hurriedly supported by Xiao Ming.
Xiao Ming furrowed his brows and nodded, saying: "Alright, since it is like this, I will give it a try. You lead the way ahead, and let us go see the patient now"
Xiao Ming turned to Master Su and nodded, saying: "There is no major issue now, you can close the window, but it is best not to place a brazier in the room. We will discuss it further once the young lady has recovered"
As soon as this person entered, he immediately sized up Xiao Gu and the other person, while Su Fu quickly made the introductions.
In fact, Xiao Ming had already seen it from the side; what is this so-called "madness"? That is an epileptic seizure, commonly referred to as "sheep horn wind" in folk terms. He quickly stepped forward, gestured to Master Su to be at ease, and bent down to examine the patient
Mr. Xiao, please save me quickly
"Return to the master, Mr. Hu instructed me to bind the young lady, fearing she might harm herself, and he also blew powdered medicine into her nostrils. The young lady has calmed down somewhat, but there is still no sign of improvement"
Xiao Ming was a bit flustered and said, "Sir, what are you doing? Please quickly get in touch with the library, and let's talk slowly."
The young lady's meridians are strong, but it seems that there was an imbalance of yin and yang in her childhood, precarious as a pile of eggs. I can only use the principle of elasticity; when yin and yang are in harmony, the golden needle can be applied. All of this was taught to him by An Daquan
Xiao Ming glanced helplessly at Gu Shouzheng, who also said: "Brother Xiao, the benefactor's actions must have profound meaning, you should give it a try"
Disregarding Mr. Hu's puzzled expression, Xiao Ming said to Old Master Su: "The young lady's condition is temporarily stable, but it has not been completely resolved. This requires medicinal treatment; while it is also possible to use acupuncture for adjustment, it is quite inconvenient. I hope that Doctor An Shen will return so that I can discuss it with him together."
When Xiao Ming's golden needle pierced the meridian, the young lady's body reacted as if struck by electricity, and then gradually relaxed. After Xiao Ming swiftly removed the golden needle with the Hua Tuo sword technique, the young lady suddenly collapsed onto the bed, causing the maid beside her to scream in shock
Su Fu bowed and said: "I have neglected the two gentlemen, and I have already informed the master. Please wait a moment, Cui Er, you two, why are you still not serving tea? What are you dawdling for!"
Old Master Su and Su Fu were overjoyed, quickly leading the way ahead, exiting the front hall, passing through the inner corridor, traversing the walkway, entering the corner gate, and heading towards the back residence
This is correct, a few days ago, Doctor An sent me a letter, stating
This is Mr. Xiao. Just as Xiao Ming was about to clasp his hands in greeting, the man suddenly stepped forward and bowed down to the ground
Upon seeing this person, Xiao Ming was taken aback, and the other person was equally surprised
Xiao Ming often sees horse-drawn carriages on Market Street, which are of the type with a straight shaft and a canopy made of cloth, resembling a box-like carriage. Xiao Ming nicknamed them "urns".
Xiao Ming nodded
Mr. Hu beside said: "I have already inserted the silver needles, but the young lady's skin is taut, and the inner membrane is as hard as iron; the needles cannot penetrate! I am also powerless in this situation."
Xiao Ming sighed inwardly: "What a beautiful woman and a book!" Unable to resist, he reached out to brush aside the sweat-drenched hair from her forehead and casually took the sweat towel from her mouth
The girl on the bed appears to be around eighteen or nineteen years old, with snow-white skin. Her hair and sweat are sticking to her forehead, and she is biting down on a roll of sweat cloth, likely instructed by Mr. Hu to prevent the patient from biting their tongue
Mr. Xiao possesses extraordinary skills, and I, Su, am deeply grateful for your great virtue. In the future, whenever you require my assistance, please do not hesitate to speak up
The carriage traveled northward, towards the Mogan Mountains located to the north of Hangzhou. At this time, it was not yet the developed scenic area known in later years, but the overall environment was beautiful. Many dignitaries, wealthy families, and merchants had already built their manors and villas here. The roads were well-connected, paved with bluestone, and surrounded by clusters of bamboo groves, creating a remarkably pleasant environment, making it a prestigious residential area of that era
Are you familiar with the divine physician An Daquan
However, this vehicle is different. Firstly, it surprisingly employs a type of crank axle. The carriage is enormous, resembling a small house, and underneath it are actually six wheels. Pulled by four horses, it speeds along swiftly, yet it is not very bumpy. Overall, this vehicle is akin to the horse-drawn carriages of 18th century Europe.
Xiao Ming felt a surge of joy in his heart: "Haha, Brother Yang, I was just about to look for you today, what a coincidence" This person was none other than Yang Zhen
Xiao Ming followed Master Su into the embroidery room, and upon entering the inner bedroom, he saw a brazier in the room, where several people were present.
Wow! What a large square! Xiao Ming exclaimed
Old Master Su was taken aback, turned his head to glance at Su Fu, and then looked closely at Xiao Ming.
Use a fire candle to neutralize the poison with the golden needle, targeting the following points: Dazhui, Yaoyi, Shuigou, and Houxi meridians. Employ the Thirteen Techniques of the Golden Needle: the Concubine's Curtain Lifting Hand, applying appropriate force, and inserting the needle into the meridians with a reverse hand motion
The maid by the bedside said: "Master, the young lady is still convulsing, I can no longer hold her down!"
This is the owner of the Chengxi Refinery, Mr. Gu, the boss of www.hetushucomcom, who cupped his hands in greeting.
He instructed someone to help the young lady sit up, possibly inhaling the powdered medicine through her nostrils. Now, the patient's convulsions have lessened in intensity. Xiao Ming took out the gold needle pouch that An Daoquan had left for him from his pocket and extracted four gold needles from it one by one
Su Fu said from the side: "My lord, may we go now?"
Indeed, indeed, the divine physician and I have known each other for many years and have never undertaken anything without certainty. I kindly ask you, sir, not to decline. Whether successful or not, Su will certainly express profound gratitude!
Regardless of the circumstances, getting to know wealthy individuals is ultimately a good thing. Not everyone knows Li Ka-shing, but can I get to know Ho Ying-dong
"Mr. Xiao, please do not refuse. Since it was recommended by Dr. An, it should not be a problem," said Su Fu
Old Master Su's eyes were filled with tears as he turned to Xiao Ming and said, "Mr. Xiao, I implore you to save my daughter"
The old steward Su Fu also got off the large carriage. An introduction had already been made on the carriage. Xiao Ming had been very curious during the ride, particularly about the carriage beneath him. Firstly, it was quite novel to see a carriage pulled by four horses, as the typical market carriages usually have one or at most two horses. However, this carriage was drawn by four horses, which posed a challenge for the driver. But what was most remarkable was the carriage itself.
Xiao Ming suddenly waved his hand and said: "Alright, I understand. There must be patients of the calming physician at the residence, and he is currently unable to return, so he wrote to suggest me, right?"
An old man at the door said: "Is that the person who waited for half a day just now? How can he be so young!"
The master hurriedly said: "Yes, yes, Mr. Xiao, please follow me."
Before arriving at a certain dwelling, I saw a group of people standing at the entrance. In addition to the maids and servants, there were several elderly men carrying medicine boxes. Among them was another individual, broad-shouldered and narrow-waisted, with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, sporting a mustache. His hair was tied up with a silver ring, and he stood there with an imposing demeanor
Xiao Ming and Gu Shouzheng hurriedly smiled and said: "We wouldn't dare, we wouldn't dare!"
Then why can my silver needle not pierce in?
Indeed, indeed," Master Su said with a look of joy on his face
The three of them shook their heads in unison and sighed, appearing noncommittal
Master Su inquired, "Qiaoniang, how is Cai'er doing now?"
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The carriage came to a stop at a place with a large screen wall and gate tower, and Xiao and Gu both got off.
Su Fu hurriedly went out to greet him
Su Fu was anxiously glancing outside while entertaining the guests. It was evident that something unexpected had occurred at the Su residence, as the courtyard was bustling with the comings and goings of maids and servants, along with some houseboys and attendants who were busily flustered.
The old steward Su Fu, in a state of great urgency, led the two into the courtyard. Xiao Ming initially wanted to ask a question, but upon reflection, he thought it could wait; it was evident that the master had pressing matters to attend to
Brother Yang, please wait a moment. I have important matters to discuss with you shortly. For now, I will go in to see a patient. My apologies
Xiao Gu and the other person were led through the vast front yard and entered a large hall that resembled a living room
Xiao Ming got out of the car and looked under it. He suspected that spring steel was used beneath the carriage, but to his surprise, he found several sealed boxes mounted on the main axle underneath the carriage. This was too strange!
Another way: "The young lady's madness is so peculiar and fierce that despite our efforts, we are still unable to control it. This person is so young; is there really a way to cure her?"
Xiao Ming scratched his head: "But I, I truly have limited knowledge and shallow learning! This..." He really didn't know what to say anymore, secretly cursing: "Damn it, An Daoquan, this guy"
Old Master Su was overjoyed and hurried to the bedside to check, and indeed saw that the young lady's complexion was rosy, and she had already fallen asleep
A slightly plump middle-aged man walked in, wearing a purple floral front-opening robe, a scholar's hat, a fox fur shawl draped over his neck, three strands of long beard under his chin, and an expression of anxiety on his face
The golden needle entered the meridian, and there was a slight sensation of tightness. Xiao Ming gently tapped the needle's tail with his little finger, and slowly the golden needle slid out. Xiao Ming then took the golden needle and proceeded to insert it into four meridians: Baihui, Taodao, Jiuwai, and Neiguan, in sequence. Finally, he took the needle again for another four meridians: Shenmen, Fenglong, Jinsuo, and Taichong. The first four meridians are the primary meridians, while the latter eight are the auxiliary meridians. The techniques and the force applied differ; in the thirteen techniques of the golden needle, the distribution of yin and yang between the primary and auxiliary meridians varies, and the methods of adjustment used are also different. These are all experiences accumulated by An Daoquan over many years of practice, especially regarding such difficult and complicated conditions, which he emphasized to Xiao Ming.
Brother Xiao, what brings you here? Could it be...?
Gu Shouzheng did not follow in, as he sensitively noticed that this place resembled a woman's boudoir
"Wait a moment, Master Su, and the old steward. I, Xiao, believe there must be a misunderstanding here. I know that someone in your household has fallen seriously ill. Why do you not seek a doctor, but instead come to me?"
Xiao Ming used his hand to lift the young lady's eyelid, and her eyes rolled back, leaving only the whites visible. Realizing the urgency of the situation, he immediately instructed, "Quickly extinguish the brazier, open the window, and everyone step back."
Xiao Ming recalled the letter left for him by An Daoquan, which mentioned that he could seek assistance from Ri Changlong and Su Bi if needed. Given this opportunity, he certainly would not let it pass, and he could also inquire about the relationship between An Daoquan and Su Bi
Mr. Hu could not help but exclaim in wonder from the side
You all hurry to report to the master, just say that the gentleman has arrived," Su Fu shouted to the young servant in blue who was watching the commotion ahead.
Perhaps gold is more suitable for human electrolytes than silver
Hearing the discussions of several doctors nearby, he was not anxious at all, because he felt that Xiao Ming would definitely be fine. For some reason, he always had complete confidence in Xiao Ming