Chapter 5: A Meeting in the Return Pavilion

Chun Niang did not say a word to Qin Feng, feeling a bit resentful. As she turned around and looked at the young man's handsome face, she nearly wrung the handkerchief in her hand to pieces. Early this morning, it had already spread that the second son of the Grand Tutor's residence had been favored by the Emperor to participate in the selection of the prince consort.

The allocation of ice in the residence is strictly controlled; only after the Grand Tutor Qin and the legitimate first branch have finished using it will the remaining ice be available for the second and third branches

In the past, there were patients who did not understand why doctors had to use incomprehensible writing. How could they know that doctors write so many prescriptions throughout the day? If they were to write each character meticulously, how much time would be wasted, and how many fewer patients could be seen?

The invitation was clear to Qin Feng; the person who invited him had already arrived, and was in the best private room of Yuchun Building—Gui Lai Pavilion

Reflecting on the invitation for lunch, Qin Feng did not show much emotion. After reviewing the records of these complex cases, he immersed himself in contemplating treatment methods

Upon reaching this point, he realized how efficient the abbreviation resembling a paperclip was

Realizing what he was thinking, the young servant was astonished and covered his mouth; if someone were to hear this, the consequences would be dire

This text is from a dictionary of medical prescription abbreviations. Qin Feng initially thought that this hetushu.com would be used in the past, but discovered that here, prescriptions are written in regular script, stroke by stroke, which is quite laborious.

In modern terms, this is the office of the director. As Qin Feng entered, many citizens recognized him and called out to him as "Doctor Qin." Qin Feng greeted them with a warm smile before stepping into his own domain, a moderately sized elegant room.

According to him, if the young master were to participate in the literary examination, he would undoubtedly become a top scholar. If he were to become a civil official, he would certainly not be limited to the fourth rank.

Today is the day to check the accounts of the Red Feather Building. Unfortunately, I have to attend an appointment. Qin Feng instructed Feng Yu to collect the account books and then let Chun Niang leave

I can only save my own expenses in the residence to honor my mother

Originally a person of outstanding appearance, after shedding some of the illness that plagued him, his charm gradually emerged. Unfortunately, without the weight of official robes, otherwise with such demeanor, he could overshadow even the legitimate eldest son.

Beneath the veil, that full and alluring face bore no trace of makeup; even if she were to remove the veil, the people in the medical hall would not recognize her

On the right side is the medication dispensing area, where one hand pays and the other hand receives the medicine. In the adjacent room is the consultation area, where critically ill patients can receive consultations. As for the more secluded area, it is Qin Feng's own territory.

The most important thing is that the clinic has ice, which is the reason they occasionally come to the clinic to spend the night. Qin Feng has considered taking some for his mother, but unfortunately, Liu is too timid and fearful of trouble, and his sincere filial piety might instead bring about complications

Qin Feng occupied the original owner's body and could also feel this body’s affection and helplessness towards its mother

She is well aware of her humble origins, and now being able to manage the Hongyu Tower for Qin Feng is already a tremendous favor; she should not aspire for too much. However, upon hearing the girls in the Hongyu Tower excitedly mention this matter, her heart still feels an overwhelming bitterness.

When he and Feng Bao entered the Yuchun Building, the manager of the Yuchun Building naturally did not come over to greet Qin Feng and reveal his identity; he merely made a gesture while turning around, slightly bowing to invite the esteemed guest to the innermost part of the upper floor.

A quarter past noon, Qin Feng had worked out the prescriptions for three difficult ailments, but the dosages still required further examination

The few renowned dishes are taught by the Qin style, and in modern times, they are merely the most ordinary dishes—one dish of taro puree tofu, one dish of夫妻肺片 (Couple's Lung Slices), and one dish of sauerkraut fish. These three dishes emerged spectacularly, astonishing the entire city

Hongyu Building is a brothel, while Yuchun Building is a genuine eatery. Having been established for less than two years, it has gained fame throughout the city for several signature dishes

Such words he would never dare to speak in the residence, but here he feels much more at ease

However, in this dynasty, no one knew what kind of illness this was, and it was commonly referred to as madness

At that moment, he rubbed his eyes and thought it was time to go to Yuchun Tower. Just then, Feng Bao walked in from outside. At the door, a woman wearing a veil slightly bowed, and he recognized her as Chun Niang, the old madam of Hongyu Tower.

The most pressing issue at hand is a seizure disorder, characterized by convulsions of the limbs, frothing at the mouth, protrusion of the tongue, and even fainting after several episodes. Based on the symptoms, this is epilepsy, also known as sheep epilepsy.

As usual, Qin Feng arrived at the medical clinic, where he organized the facility into distinct areas, managing it similarly to a modern hospital. Upon entering, one would find a crowd of patients waiting, and further ahead was the consultation area, where each physician had their own examination table to provide treatment.

It became even more difficult for the lower servants; apart from the housekeeper and the lady's main maid who occasionally received some rewards, the others could not hope for any.

In her heart, Chun Niang felt a tinge of bitterness; Qin Feng was her savior. Without him, she would have long perished in the Huai River

Qin Feng furrowed his brows; even in modern times, there is no cure for epilepsy, as it is fundamentally a disease of the central nervous system

There are still many hidden dishes in Qin Feng's repertoire. It is merely a long game; once other restaurants replicate them, he will immediately introduce new dishes, leaving his competitors furious and their faces ashen. However, they are helpless against Yu Chun Lou, which remains unshaken in its status within the culinary world

Currently, only Qin Feng knows how to use it, but he is in the process of compiling an abbreviation dictionary from memory. Once all the doctors have learned it, internal communication will at least be much smoother, eliminating the previous delays.

Feng Bao need not worry, for the young master has invented a device called a hand-cranked fan. By pulling a string, this device spins rapidly, proving more effective than any palm fan, and is particularly refreshing when leaned against the well.

Young Master, there is still an appointment at the Jade Tower at a quarter past noon. How can you be sighing now when you need to deal with the people from the palace?" Feng Baogou, the sycophant, fanned the Young Master, as it was the height of summer and quite hot: "Let me help you cool off; the ice at the residence is simply not refreshing enough.

A master and a servant walked out of the Grand Tutor's residence, the sunlight glaring. The young servant behind was focused on sweeping the floor. Upon hearing the second young master's cough, he looked up and, to his surprise, found that the second young master's posture seemed much more upright than before

Qin Feng is, after all, a doctor, embodying the benevolence of a healer. Feeling a moment of melancholy, he sighed, prompting Feng Bao to quickly refill his tea.

I had intended to inquire a few things from the young master while borrowing the account book today, but unexpectedly, I couldn't get close and didn't manage to say more than a few words

Chun Niang left with a heart full of worries, and shortly after, Qin Feng also boarded the carriage with Feng Bao, heading straight for Yu Chun Lou

Feng Bao silently waved a fan on one side while watching the young master write unfamiliar symbols on the paper. Those characters, resembling tadpoles, were incomprehensible to him, yet the young master spoke about them with great clarity, and the physician below could also understand.

The desk was filled with medical books. After Qin Feng sat down, he stretched his legs a bit. Now that he was here, there was no need to show any weakness. He comfortably stretched and picked up the booklet of difficult and miscellaneous diseases that his subordinate doctor had brought in to browse through.

If placed in modern times, it could achieve stability, not completely disappear, but also allow for medication cessation control, with at least over 70% of people able to stop medication. Those medications are simply unattainable here, making treatment a challenging endeavor.