Chapter 2417 - 2391: Examination (Bonus - for Book Friend "vivi含笑")

Every time she thought about this timing, her heart would skip a beat, and the suspicion in her heart became more apparent. However, no matter how she tried to pry, they would either dodge her questions or find other excuses.

Liu Sanniang, who entered the palace at the age of twelve, had caution ingrained in her bones. She understood that some things could be said, and some questions could not be asked. So, after a few tries with no success, she stopped probing.

Manbao hesitated at the scar and pinched it hard before asking her, "Does it hurt?"

Wang Ruile’s face turned slightly pale upon seeing the scar, but she still said, "It doesn’t hurt."

Manbao also knew that it probably wouldn’t hurt at this moment. She carefully touched it, realizing that some bones hadn’t healed properly. Combined with the scars, it was easy to determine that a fracture had occurred.

Manbao further examined her back and limbs. Only after checking everything did she take out a cloth to wipe her hands and instead of letting her dress, she covered her with a quilt.

Wang Ruile was tense all the while, thinking about how she would respond if questioned.

After cleaning her hands, Manbao pondered, "Your condition is difficult to treat..."

The people outside listening with their ears pricked up were suddenly on edge, while Wang Ruile lying on the bed suddenly relaxed, her previously stiff back finally resting against the mattress.

Manbao said, "To stop your menstrual bleeding, it will take at least three months of acupuncture. Because you’ve had several miscarriages, your body’s foundation is weak, so it needs slow treatment to build it up first. But even then, it might not be stable, and you could suffer from hemorrhages in the future. Thus, the best method is for you to maintain medication and acupuncture for six months to a year to heal completely. Only then will you not have miscarriages if you conceive again."

Wang Ruile was stunned into silence, asking, "Does it take that long?"

Manbao nodded, "You need to undergo continuous acupuncture for ten days. After that, every other day for another ten days, then once every two days... Gradually, it becomes once in ten days. Because individual physical conditions vary, the effects differ too. If one’s foundation is a little better, absorbing the medicine well, it might heal in half a year. But if the foundation is poor, it could take a year."

After a silence, Wang Ruile asked, "Then how do you see my foundation?"

"Not very good," Manbao said straightforwardly. "So, sister, you must prepare to stay in the capital for a long time."

Glancing at the silhouette on the screen, she noted with a cold glint in her eyes, "This acupuncture technique can currently only be performed by me and my apprentice."

Wang Ruile was taken aback, realizing this fact only now, "Do I need to stay in the capital for long?"

"Yes, I don’t know where your husband’s family is, how far it is from the capital. If it’s far, naturally you must stay in the capital. After all, this is a woman’s ailment, quite delicate, and you shouldn’t be exposed to cold or heat. Even the slightest wind and sun can cause upset, so it’s best to have a fixed residence, regular diet, and routine, avoiding both cold and heat..."

Wang Ruile’s eyes grew brighter and brighter. Finally, tugging at her clothes, she said, "Yes, it could be possible. I need to ask my family and sister about it."

Manbao nodded, "Then let’s proceed with the first set of acupuncture today. Sanniang, you do it."

Manbao chanted the acupuncture techniques as Liu Sanniang administered them.

Wang Ruile initially had the energy to listen to Zhou Man talk about Yinjiao half an inch, Shiguan three fen... but gradually, her eyelids grew heavy, and she slowly fell asleep.

Liu Sanniang was puzzled, not understanding why she was given acupuncture for calming the mind and concentrating, but seeing her master shake her head, she refrained from asking.

At least, not here, not now.

In the room, only Manbao could be heard occasionally guiding Liu Sanniang, with no other sounds from Wang Ruile, indicating no further questions were forthcoming.

The aunt, who had been listening intently, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Madam Tang retracted her ear too, gently putting down the cup of tea she had been holding with a light clatter, "Aunt Ma, how did you find it?"

Aunt Ma immediately straightened up, giving Madam Tang an apologetic smile, "Forgive me, Madam Tang, I too am worried about our madam. You know, our madam is always shy."

Madam Tang nodded, "Indeed, my cousin has always been timid like a rabbit, scared at the slightest fright, very timid indeed. You’ve worked hard caring for her all these years."

"Serving our masters is our duty."

Madam Tang smiled and asked, "I was too far to hear properly, what did Imperial Doctor Zhou say, is it treatable?"

Aunt Ma recounted everything she heard in detail.

Madam Tang furrowed her brows tightly, then sighed, "Is it truly so bad... How did it come to miscarriages? According to Imperial Doctor Zhou, she’s had multiple miscarriages?"

Aunt Ma replied, "Our madam is physically weak, making it hard to carry a pregnancy. Alas, every time she miscarries, she loses some essence, how can her body be good?"

Madam Tang, with a worried expression, sighed and then turned to instruct a servant, "Go, open the storeroom and find the ginseng and deer antler that nourish blood and energy, and prepare them for Miss Man’s inspection for Ruile’s use."

"Yes."

After a while, Manbao came out, leaving Liu Sanniang inside to watch the needles. She wrote a prescription in front of Aunt Ma and others, and after calling Liu Sanniang out, she instructed her on how the prescription was formulated.

The two aunts took the opportunity to glance into the inner room and saw the madam lying on the bed with needles in her stomach and calves, even on her head, hesitant to approach, they went over to listen to Zhou Man explaining the prescription to Assistant Doctor Liu.

Though they mostly didn’t understand, they grasped that blood and energy must be replenished gradually, with hemostasis in conjunction...

Whereas the previous prescription by Ms. Doctor Liu was too hasty in replenishment, failing to stop the bleeding...

When it was time, Manbao went in and watched Liu Sanniang remove the needles. Seeing Wang Ruile still asleep, with dark circles, she covered her with a quilt and quietly left with Liu Sanniang.

Manbao told Aunt Ma and others, "She’s asleep, sleep cultivates energy and blood, so don’t disturb her, let her sleep as long as she can."

"But if she sleeps now, she won’t sleep at night."

Manbao said, "She already couldn’t sleep at night."

Aunt Ma thought this over and said nothing further.

Manbao handed over the prescription to her, saying, "First, use this prescription, and change it once the bleeding stops. In the coming days, have Sanniang come for acupuncture."

Aunt Ma glanced at Madam Tang, hesitated, and then softly asked, "Can’t Lord Zhou come personally? Our madam’s condition has dragged on for quite some time."

Before Manbao could respond, Madam Tang explained, "Lord Zhou is now on an assignment from His Majesty, experimenting with smallpox at the imperial estate. He was able to come this time because Minister Liu was hosting a banquet, and he specially requested leave, she can’t come every day."