Qin Liu Xi arrived at the Qian family's residence, and sure enough, Mr. Qian was waiting at the main gate. When he saw her, he personally greeted her with respect and gratitude.
"Master Qian, you finally came," he said.
Qin Liu Xi smiled faintly. "We agreed on the hour of the Chen. I don't think I'm late."
"Indeed, you're not late, but even if you were, I would have waited," Mr. Qian replied with a bow. "Your medical skills are truly remarkable. My mother's condition improved as you said after taking the prescription you provided."
Qin Liu Xi remained humble. "You exaggerate, I just have a little knowledge in this field."
But Mr. Qian thought she was being modest, which made him even more impressed and confident. "Would you like to come in for a cup of tea before examining my mother?"
"No need. I'm here for a consultation. Just show me the way."
"Very well, this way please."
Qin Liu Xi followed him inside. Just before entering, she glanced casually at a street corner to the left, a slight smile playing at her lips.
As her figure disappeared, a person appeared at the street corner, wiping the sweat from his forehead before quickly leaving.
When Mr. Qian led Qin Liu Xi to Mrs. Qian's longevity hall, the servants had already informed Mrs. Qian, who was dressed neatly and waiting inside. Upon seeing Qin Liu Xi, she got up with the help of her maid.
"Master Physician, your medical skills are extraordinary, and your compassionate hands have my deepest gratitude," she said, intending to bow to Qin Liu Xi.
Qin Liu Xi quickly evaded, saying, "Madam Qian, please don't be so formal. Mr. Qian provided the funds, and I only conducted the diagnosis."
She didn't mention anything about the benevolence of doctors.
Both Mrs. Qian and her son came from merchant families and were not strict about formalities. They thought it was better this way. I provide the money, you provide the service. We don't owe each other anything, which is great.
"Nevertheless, we owe much to Master Physician's exceptional skills," Mrs. Qian said with a smile.
Mr. Qian added, "Indeed, Madam. Mother's health is in your hands, so please take care of her."
Qin Liu Xi helped Mrs. Qian to sit down and took her pulse. After a few moments, she said, "Madam Qian has suffered from prolonged depletion, leading to weakness in the spleen and stomach. I will start with acupuncture for Mrs. Qian, followed by herbal medicine. After three doses, she should feel better."
"Thank you, Master Physician."
Despite Qin Liu Xi's young age, because she had successfully treated Mrs. Qian before, nobody doubted her abilities. They all cooperated willingly with her acupuncture.
As Qin Liu Xi performed acupuncture on Mrs. Qian, she felt a warm sensation in her stomach, which increased her satisfaction. She had been suffering from diarrhea recently and hadn't been worried about it, but her appetite was poor, and she often felt cold in her stomach and abdomen, making her sleep poorly at night.
Now, after the young man's acupuncture, she felt warmth spreading through her stomach and abdomen and felt like eating something.
After a while, Qin Liu Xi finished the treatment and prescribed two more herbal formulas, which she handed to Mrs. Qian's servants. "Madam Qian is of advanced age. Even if her spleen and stomach are regulated, she should avoid cold foods to prevent further weakness of the spleen and stomach. After taking the spleen-strengthening medicine, she should take the body-strengthening medicine daily, which is a very mild formula to regulate the five elements and strengthen the body."
"Thank you, young sir. I will remember your kindness," Mrs. Qian said gratefully.
Mr. Qian also stepped forward to express his thanks. After hearing his mother's feedback on the acupuncture treatment, his excitement grew stronger, and he became even more respectful towards Qin Liu Xi.
This young man, who had not yet reached adulthood, possessed such exquisite medical skills. Thinking back to the information he had gathered from the steward, he couldn't help but exclaim excitedly, "They say there is a divine physician who comes from the Qingping Temple. It seems that it is indeed you, Master Physician. Your reputation is well-deserved. I was ignorant before and failed to recognize you. Please forgive my disrespect."