"Having wealth, I am indeed that diamond!"
When Qin Liusi uttered these words, everyone present was momentarily stunned. Upon closer observation, their eyes couldn't help but gleam.
This young lad was truly handsome. As he spoke, there was a hint of roguish charm, enticing hearts. Observing the maidens and young women present, who among them didn't steal glances, blushing and pursing their lips?
Chenpi glanced over, feeling a sense of pride. Their young miss was indeed capable of captivating both men and women alike!
However, Mr. Qian seemed somewhat hesitant. "Having wealth means being a diamond, but does that imply she's mere lead without money?"
It seemed somewhat dubious!
Mr. Qian contemplated returning to the city, but that would take over two hours, and he feared his mother's condition might worsen if delayed, thus causing him some dilemma.
Meanwhile, Qin Liusi had already squatted down, placing two fingers on the elderly woman's wrist, observing her complexion, while her other hand gently touched the abdomen. The body was ice-cold, no pulse could be felt, and her complexion was ashen, with a sunken abdomen.
As Qin Liusi felt the pulse, the doctor had already moved to her side, watching with glee. He simply couldn't believe that this greenhorn could truly understand medicine, and he saw it as an opportunity to pass on this messy situation.
"During midsummer, did the old lady suffer from diarrhea, feeling fatigued, but without taking any medicine?" Qin Liusi asked the old servant woman.
The old servant woman hesitated for a moment before nodding. "Yes, yes, in the hot weather this year, the old lady, seeking coolness, ate a few bites of cold melon, leading to diarrhea, and her vitality has been low."
Mr. Qian was furious. "If the old lady wasn't feeling well, why didn't you call for a doctor?"
The old servant woman shrank back. "The old lady didn't allow it. She only secretly drank some kudzu root water once, and then she was worried about the old lady..."
Mr. Qian furrowed his brow, looking towards Qin Liusi.
As Qin Liusi felt the pulse, her brows lightly furrowed. "Is there a pregnant woman in Mr. Qian's household who is feeling unwell and unable to speak?"
Mr. Qian's pupils contracted, and his spine shivered. How did she know?
Qin Liusi, however, seemed to ask casually, and the topic returned to the elderly woman. "The spleen governs ascending yang, while the stomach governs qi movement. When the earth element is flourishing, the clear yang spreads everywhere, but when the celestial force is weak, the turbid yin obstructs. The old lady has been suffering from prolonged diarrhea without proper treatment, resulting in depletion, and her sudden collapse while walking up the mountain is like the collapse of the earth, causing the spleen to descend and the stomach qi to rise..."
She spoke with great authority, seeing that Mr. Qian and others were somewhat puzzled, she switched to a more easily understandable conclusion. "To put it simply, the old lady's aversion to doctors has led to the depletion of her spleen and stomach. Coupled with her weakened spirit and sudden fainting while walking up the mountain, causing her to appear pale, cyanotic, and convulsive."
"How can she be treated?"
"Is there ginseng available in the carriage?" Qin Liusi glanced towards the nearby carriage.
"Yes, there is."
"Take one ounce of ginseng, along with five coins of raw ginger, and boil them together to be ingested. Within two hours, her fingers will start to warm up, and by midnight, her body will regain warmth and consciousness. After that, use 'Lizhong Buzhong Decoction' for further regulation." As Qin Liusi prescribed the medication, she also took out a gold needle from her waist pouch, piercing the elderly woman's acupuncture point diagonally.
As she administered the acupuncture, her face was slightly lowered, her slender and white fingertips gently kneading. Before long, the elderly woman began to stir.
"She's awake, she's awake!" Someone among the onlookers exclaimed.
Mr. Qian also rejoiced. "Mother?"
Mrs. Qian opened her eyes, tried to speak, but couldn't. She looked weak.
"Young master, my mother..."
"She just woke up and is still weak. There's no harm. Go and brew the prescription to drink, then return home to recuperate. Please invite a doctor to regulate her spleen and stomach." Qin Liusi stood up, smiling. "Mr. Qian, now that the old lady has awakened, I have also prescribed the medication. The consultation fee is one hundred taels."