Chapter 5: Vomit

This is necessary for my treatment; if you believe me, then follow my advice

Lu Jinping looked at her and said: "To tell you the truth, my medical skills have reached the point where I can determine life and death! Based on your condition, you need to eat well; I still have a way to treat you. If you continue to refuse to eat as you did before, you will undoubtedly die within half a month! — This is absolutely not a threat!"

Old Lady Gao walked out of her daughter's boudoir with a gloomy expression, her hands clasped behind her back

I need thirty wen to buy medicine. Please, Old Master Gao, lend me the money for the medicine first

Old Master Gao furrowed his brow and said, "I have never heard that a medical examination requires testing."

Old Master Gao smiled and said: "There are indeed many deceivers, and I am somewhat concerned. However, thirty wen is truly not a large sum; if one were to deceive, they would not only swindle such a small amount. I believe you!" After saying this, he instructed the official to fetch thirty wen in copper coins and gave them to Lu Jinping

Lu Jinping said: "Miss, you must eat the thin porridge. If you do not eat it, I dare say that you will die within half a month!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the room was taken aback. Never had any physician dared to make such a prediction; at most, they would coax the young lady into taking medicine or eating something to aid her recovery. No one had ever had the audacity to speak so bluntly about death, let alone assert that she would die within half a month. Thus, when this statement was made, everyone in the room was stunned.

Lu Jinping said: "Sir, I have finished reading. May I have a word with you? https://www.hetushu.com"

This old gentleman Gao is indeed a high-ranking official in the capital, and he has always had a considerable air about him. Previously, the doctors who came to treat his daughter and the priests who performed rituals were almost all driven away by him, let alone expecting him to escort them to the door. Yet this time, he surprisingly accompanied the young doctor all the way to the entrance, which is truly rare

Old Master Gao then followed him outside the door, and Lu Jinping quietly said to Old Master Gao: "I need to take these items back for examination. Before I return, do not allow your daughter to consume anything, including water."

No, this prescription is confidential. Only I can personally fetch the medicine. — Old Master Gao wouldn't suspect that I am deceiving you out of thirty wen, would he

Lu Jinping followed him out and arrived in the study. Old Master Gao sat down on the couch in a commanding manner, without inviting Lu Jinping to take a seat. With a stern expression, he said: "What is it that you want to say? What illness does my daughter have? Can you really treat her?"

At this moment, the people in the room were once again taken aback, especially Old Lady Gao and the third concubine. Seeing their daughter refusing to eat, they were extremely anxious. They did not expect that this young doctor could persuade her to eat with just a few words. Although the method he used made them quite uncomfortable, they also understood that the young doctor was speaking the truth. If their daughter truly continued to refuse food, she would likely not survive even half a month. This is a truth understood by everyone, yet no one dared to voice it. It was precisely this truth, which others were afraid to express, that the young doctor articulated, and surprisingly, their daughter began to eat after hearing it. They could not help but feel overjoyed.

"Good! I trust you." Old Master Gao now has no choice but to make this decision. A disease that even the imperial physician cannot cure, of course requires a different approach to treat this young man; otherwise, the outcome is likely to be the same. Therefore, hearing Lu Jinping make such a request only further increased Old Master Gao's confidence in his medical skills.

Lu Jinping, appearing nonchalant, glanced at Old Master Gao and said: "I have a rough idea of what illness your daughter has. However, I will need some more time to make a definitive diagnosis. To confirm your daughter's condition, I will need to take something from her for examination. Once the test results are available, we will know whether your daughter indeed has the illness I suspect, and we can then proceed with the appropriate treatment"

My approach to treating illness is different from others; if it were the same, I fear the outcome would be like those quacks who cannot cure your daughter's illness

The three wives and concubines of the elderly Master Gao beside him were anxious and uneasy. The youngest concubine, who was also Miss Gao's mother, could no longer hold back and gently tugged at Master Gao's sleeve, murmuring, "Look at him! How can he speak about our daughter like that?"

In fact, this is nothing extraordinary. Mhetushucom.com forced Miss Gao to consume such a large bowl of millet ginseng porridge, with the intention of making her feel nauseous. This is because individuals who have not eaten for a long time and are unable to eat due to a lack of appetite will inevitably experience gastrointestinal discomfort and vomiting if they suddenly ingest such a large quantity of food.

Seeing his daughter consume this bowl of ginseng porridge, Old Master Gao and the others felt a surge of joy

Lu Jinping said: "The inspection will take approximately one hour, I will return in one hour."

vomit

"Vomitus? My daughter did not vomit"

Upon entering the room, one immediately sees Miss Gao lying on her bed, with a maid using a handkerchief to wipe the stains from the corners of her mouth. Beside the bed, there is a copper basin containing a little less than half a basin of clear water, which has now become murky, and the edge of the basin is also stained with some vomit

Old Master Gao furrowed his brow and said, "Can't you write a prescription? I can send someone to fetch the medicine"

Lu Jinping, accompanied by Ye Qingqing, followed Old Master Gao to Miss Gao's boudoir

It doesn't matter if she vomits, let her eat again! You feed her and see if she eats. If she refuses to eat, I will leave. In half a month, I will come to attend her funeral

Old Master Gao was somewhat surprised, as the previous doctors had all been meticulous, repeatedly inquiring and checking the pulse. This was the first time he encountered a doctor who merely allowed the patient to have a bowl of congee and then concluded the consultation. Patients or their families always hoped that the doctor would spend more time examining the patient and provide a more accurate diagnosis. The seemingly perfunctory approach of this doctor displeased Old Master Gao, and his face had already darkened. However, he still held back his anger and decided to listen to what the doctor had to say. If it did not meet his expectations, his temper would surely flare up on the spot, giving the doctor a hard time.

Old Master Gao said: "Very well, then I shall trouble you, young master. I will see you out."

Miss Gao's fear deepened in her eyes

Okay

Old Master Gao nodded slightly, gently patted the hand of the third concubine, and coughed forcefully. He glared at Lu Jinping, wanting to speak but hesitated, as the maid had heard his words and brought the millet ginseng porridge to his daughter's lips with a spoon. Unexpectedly, his daughter actually opened her mouth and ate it.

Lu Jinping then said to Old Master Gao: "Please speak outside, Old Master."

Old Master Gao naturally did not know what he needed these items for, but he immediately instructed the servant to fetch them. Lu Jinping took a look and confirmed that they were indeed clean, then used chopsticks to pick up a small amount of dirt from the edge of the copper basin, placed it into a small dish, and handed it to Ye Qingqing, asking her to keep it safe

Old Master Gao thought for a moment, then nodded and asked, "What do you want my daughter to provide for verification?"

Oh? Is that so

Just as this was said, hurried footsteps were heard outside the door. Miss Gao's personal maid pushed the door open and anxiously said: "Sir, the young lady has vomited everything she just ate. The old lady asked me to call you and hurry to see her."

Lu Jinping held three strings of copper coins and said, "I will return in one hour"

She will soon be vomiting

Ye Qingqing had been following Lu Jinping closely. Upon seeing the old man Gao in such a state, she immediately became alert. She had also heard that this retired official, who had posted notices to find a son-in-law for his daughter and to seek treatment for her illness, had a very volatile temper. The doctors and Taoists who came to treat his daughter were generally scolded harshly and driven away, with some even being directly sent to the authorities for punishment. However, if he dared to be disrespectful to the noble lord, she would not hold back either. Ye Qingqing's small fists were tightly clenched as she glared at the old man Gao.

Soon, Miss Gao finished a bowl of thin porridge, breathing heavily, seemingly feeling a bit nauseous, her expression contorted in pain.

Miss Gao felt drowsy, yet she could still hear them talking, slowly shaking her head to indicate that she did not want to eat

Old Master Gao did not understand: "Why?"

Indeed, the young physician's words struck a chord with Old Lady Gao, filling her with both surprise and joy. Instantly, her confidence in Lu Jinping's medical skills grew significantly.

Lu Jinping turned to Old Master Gao and said, "Please have someone bring me a small covered bowl, and also a pair of chopsticks, both of which should be thoroughly cleaned."

Her personal maid stole a glance at Lu Jinping and whispered, "Sir, our young lady vomits as soon as she eats."

Miss Gao, whose frail body lay on the bed, trembled slightly, slowly opened her eyes, filled with terror as she gazed at Lu Jinping