Chapter 42: Chaos

Gu Yundong wanted to take Yangshi to see the doctor.

Back when they were at the Gu family, Gu Dajiang had taken her to the county and prefectural cities, but unfortunately, at that time, the money was in Zhao Shi’s hands, and Gu Dajiang’s savings were limited. As a result, they had seen fewer doctors.

So every time they went out, Zhao Shi would cause a scene.

Gu Yundong had inquired recently and found out that there were many medical halls in Xuanhe Prefecture, the largest of which was Huimin Medical Hall in the south of the city. There was a doctor named He inside, who had once cured two patients like her mother.

Dr. He had been on a trip for a while and only returned yesterday.

Gu Yundong took only Yangshi with her. Dr. He was highly skilled, and his position in the medical hall was naturally high, so the consultation fee was expensive.

When Gu Yundong and Yangshi arrived, there were three other patients ahead of them, and they waited for nearly half an hour before it was their turn.

Yangshi was nervous and held Gu Yundong’s hand tightly. “Dongdong…”

“Mother, let’s let the doctor take your pulse first. Don’t worry, everything will be fine. I’m here with you.”

Dr. He had a kind face and asked a few questions before feeling her pulse with his eyes closed.

But as time passed, his brows furrowed tighter and tighter, and Gu Yundong gradually had a very bad feeling.

When Dr. He withdrew his hand, Gu Yundong quickly asked, “How is my mother?”

Dr. He didn’t respond, but stood up and went behind Yangshi to examine the back of her head.

Yangshi became nervous, and Gu Yundong hurriedly comforted her, patting her hand.

After examining her for a long time, Dr. He sat back down, but his expression didn’t look good. He asked Gu Yundong, “Did other doctors give her acupuncture before?”

In fact, every time they went to the medical hall, it was Gu Dajiang who took them, and Gu Yundong didn’t go with them.

But she did know whether acupuncture had been performed.

“Yes, she had acupuncture before. There was a doctor in Yongning Prefecture who examined my mother and gave her several needles, saying they could dispel blood stasis. But after the needles were inserted, my mother fainted for a day. The doctor said it was a normal reaction and suggested she go back to him a few more times for the blood stasis to gradually dissipate. But after that, Yongning Prefecture fell into chaos, and my parents didn’t go again.”

“Nonsense! Quack!!” Dr. He couldn’t contain his anger. Yangshi was frightened and turned her head to tightly hug Gu Yundong, closing her eyes tightly.

Dr. He took a deep breath and spoke in a hard tone. “The human brain is the most complex organ. How could someone randomly perform acupuncture without being sure they could cure the problem? And to dispel blood stasis? It’s pure quackery, pure quackery.”

Gu Yundong’s expression became serious. “Dr. He, are you saying that my mother…”

“Ah, if it had been before, I would have had a 100% chance of curing her. But now, after she’s been needled by that quack a few times, I only have a 30% chance. If it goes wrong, it might have the opposite effect, and her life may not be preserved.” Dr. He waved his hand. “It’s better to keep things as they are now. At least she’s still alive.”

“Is there no other way?”

Dr. He shook his head, paused for a moment, and seemed to think of something. “There’s someone who might be able to help.”

Gu Yundong’s eyes lit up. “Who?”

“Doctor Song. He came from the Imperial Medical Academy, and I’ve received his teachings before. Unfortunately, he’s wandering now, and I don’t know when he’ll be back.”

At least there was hope.

Gu Yundong immediately said, “Dr. He, could I trouble you to send a message to Doctor Song when he returns? Please let someone go to Fish and Rice Lane to deliver the message.”