Chapter 93 - Treatment
Nangong Yue did not say any words of defence, but only smilingly looked at Guan Yubai, with a hint of provocation in her eyes, as if to say, so dangerous, do you dare to jump!
" No harm." Guan Yubai said calmly, "I don't need to be suspicious when I use someone, since I want to cooperate with Miss Nangong, I naturally have to trust her ability. Miss Nangong's maternal grandfather is the divine doctor Lin Jingduan, how could she not be able to deal with this mere 'Thousand Nights Robbery'!"
Boss Wang was surprised and asked," But is that the divine doctor Lin, who is known as the world's most divine doctor, like the reincarnation of Bian Qiao and Hua Tuo?" It was said that the divine doctor Lin could bring back even the dead from the gates of ghosts!
Yimei said proudly from the side, "That's natural."
"A mere 'Thousand Nights Robbery'?" Nangong Yue laughed mockingly, "To talk about the world's most exotic poison so lightly, Mr. Rong is indeed no ordinary person. You should know that this 'Thousand Nights Robbery' comes from a plant in Miaojiang, whose fruit is the most delicious fruit in the world when fresh, but once dried, it is one of the most deadly poisons in the world. The Miao people are very good at using poison. They have made this fruit into a poison, the heart and veins of those who eat this medicine are damaged. Every time the toxin is used, the body decays, and more frequently and more severely, if not controlled by the right medicine in time, the black hair turns gray within a thousand nights, the body will age at an alarming rate, a fresh young child is tortured into an old man with grey hair and chicken skin ......After three years, if there is no antidote, even a great immortal will not be able to cure it, and the death will be like a dry corpse!"
These, in fact, Wang and Xiao Si had already known about this, but now they listened to Nangong Yue's detailed explanation, and they couldn't help but look less than pleased.
Nangong Yue was deliberately trying to scare them, but when she said that, Boss Wang who originally had a suspicion in his heart, now put his mind at ease. Since this young lady knew so much about the "Thousand Nights Robbery" and had agreed to treat the gentleman, she must have some real skills. He bowed his hand respectfully and said, "Then may I trouble the young lady to treat Gongzi?"
" Rong Gongzi, then I'll go and wait outside the screen, call me when you're ready ...... Also, remove the mask from your face." Nangong Yue said and walked towards the outside of the screen. Although it is said that healers should not avoid men and women, but she is after all only a ten-year-old girl, so watching a man undress unabashedly, in the eyes of others, is still a bit too shocking.
Behind the screen, came the rustling of a dressing gown, followed by Xiao Si saying respectfully, "Sir, I'll help you ......"
With a clattering sound of water, Guan Yubai's gentle voice sounded again: "Miss Nangong, I am ready."
Nangong Yue walked around the screen again, only to see that Guan Yubai was really sitting in the big bath tub, the human skin mask on his face had been removed, revealing his handsome pale face, which was now steamed by the hot water steam to make it moist and delicate, which seemed to have a strange sickly beauty.
Nangong Yue glanced at Master Wang and Xiao Si and asked knowingly, "Are you planning to stay here to guard?"
"That's natural!" Boss Wang and Xiao Si said in the same breath, their tone very firm. Then they looked at each other, as if they both disliked each other a little.
"It's fine." Nangong Yue also did not insist on forcing, “Just remember that while I am treating, keep absolute silence and do not make any noise! As the saying goes, the slightest mistake is a thousand and this treatment will not tolerate the slightest error!" She said with a solemn face. Nangong Yue also knew that it was unrealistic to drive them all away, after all, she and they were almost strangers, and the trust barrier was a real hurdle.
It was concerning the Gongzi, and both Wang and Xiao Si nodded their heads in response with solemn expressions.
During this period, Guan Yubai didn't say a word, just sat quietly in the bathtub. In just one cup of tea time, the water in the tub began to bubble and sizzle. The original pale face of Guan Yubai was flushed, adding a flush of colour to his already handsome face, Large drops of sweat dripped from his forehead downwards, gently crossing his cicada-wings like fluttering eyelashes and trailing down his delicate collarbone, hidden in his midriff.
It is indeed the most stunning sight on earth! Nangong Yue sighed as she watched, and soon she withdrew her mind and began to pay attention to Guan Yubai's situation ......
But in a moment, the water in the tub tumbled even more, as if it was about to boil, and Guan Yubai's face appeared in the dazzling vapour, as if he was an immortal who wanted to fly away.
Wang's shopkeeper was like an ant on a hot pot. From time to time, he wanted to say something but looked at Nangong Yue, until he saw Nangong Yue walking to the bath tub, sprinkling a white medicinal powder ...... very quickly, the hot water in the bathtub will return to calm, no longer tumbling, and Nangong Yue said:" Can turn off the heat now." Only then did he put his raised heart down.
But soon, Boss Wang's heart rose to his throat again. It was because Nangong Yue had actually stuck silver needles into the Baihui point on the top of Guan Yubai's head and the Yin Tang point in the middle of his eyebrows.
Boss Wang was so scared that his soul would fly away. If these two major acupuncture points were to be pierced solidly, he would surely die. However, seeing that Xiao Si did not respond, and thinking of Nangong Yue's warning before, he could only hold back and did not dare to make a sound. Luckily, after the silver needles were inserted, I did not see any discomfort from Guan Yubai, so I was slightly relieved.
In such a short period of time, the shopkeeper's heart felt like it was on a roller-coaster ride that went up and down in a very exciting way.
While Nangong Yue continued to apply needles to Guan Yubai with a concentrated look, her hands were double-pronged and her fingers were dancing so fast that all that could be seen was a vague shadow created by her fingers and the silver needles ....... The others were dumbfounded.
In a short time, Guan Yubai's back was covered with silver needles of different lengths like a hedgehog.
Boss Wang was staggered, thinking, "No wonder so many silver needles are prepared.
After almost an incense stick of time, Nangong Yue estimated that it was almost time, and skillfully withdrew the silver needles one by one ......
When she withdrew the last silver needle, Yi Mei went up to wipe the thin sweat from the corner of Nangong Yue's forehead.
After that, Nangong Yue walked around the bath tub to the body of Guan Yubai and said, "You can come out after staying inside for another incense pillar, in these few days, remember not to worry, think, be annoyed or angry!"
Guan Yubai opened his eyes and nodded slightly. As for whether he could do it or not, that was another matter.
Nangong Yue did not care, after all, it was someone else's body, she, as a doctor, did her duty to advise people. After that, she and Yi Mei went to the outer room to have tea and snacks.
After another incense burner, Guan Yubai appeared in front of Nangong Yue once again. He changed into a white robe with silver embroidery and smiled faintly at Nangong Yue, like a spring breeze brushing his face, inexpressibly elegant and dusty, as if he was a celestial being. He was followed by the smiling Boss Wang and Xiao Si. Boss Wang was still holding a tray in his hand.
"Third Miss Nangong," said Guan Yubai, gesturing to the shopkeeper to put something on the table, "This is the tea that Mister Rong has chosen for you, please accept it."
But Nangong Yue did not accept it: "Mr. Rong is kind, just one yard is one yard, I still have to pay for this tea." Yimei went up to pay for the tea with Mr. Wang.
" Then, as the girl wishes." The soft voice of Guan Yubai rang out unhurriedly, "Seeing that Miss likes our snacks, Rong Mou has specially ordered his subordinates to pack one for you to take back. Please don't refuse."
"Then, thank you very much, Gongzi." Nangong Yue got up and gave a formal bow to Guan Yubai. The little snack had a light tea fragrance, and she did like it quite a lot when she ate it. And this snack is unique to the Qing Yue Tea House, you can't buy it anywhere else ...... When she returns to the house, she can say that it's because she likes this kind of snack that she stays in the tea house for a longer period of time. After all, she had spent a lot of time treating Guan Yubai, and there had to be an explanation.
After bidding farewell to Guan Yubai, Nangong Yue took the carriage back to Nangong Mansion.
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Time flies. During this period, Nangong Yue went to the Qing Yue Tea House to treat Guan Yubai several times.
The weather at the end of July is getting hotter and hotter, and the cicadas are chirping more and more, making Su Qingping even more annoyed, pacing impatiently in the room.
It's been more than a month ...... what should she do, what should she do ......
Su Qingping looked anxious as she walked around the room, her fingers clutching her handkerchief and wriggling unconsciously.
Seeing this, Liu Rong could not help but ask, "Miss, what's wrong with you?"
Su Qingping stared fiercely at Liu Rong, hesitating in her heart, not knowing whether she should tell Liu Rong about the truth.
But then she thought about her relationship with Nangong Cheng, and Liu Rong knew all about it, so she wouldn't have the guts to go out and talk nonsense.
If the news that she and Nangong Cheng are engaged in a private relationship spreads, Liu Rong will be the first to lose her life.
Thinking of this, Su Qingping spoke up. "Liurong, I seem to be pregnant."
Liu Rong was so frightened that she let out a shriek of "ah" and froze like a wooden chicken. It was only after a long time that he stammered, "Miss, are you sure? Is there a mistake?"
Su Qingping was a bit irritated and said, "I still don't know my own body, and this month's menses is already late."
When Liurong heard this, her heart went cold. As Su Qingping's personal maid, she carefully calculated, yes, the girl's menstruation was indeed late. But her heart still held a glimmer of hope and said, "Maybe it's just late, but not ...... Why don't ...... we secretly go find a doctor to take a look, maybe it's not... ..."
"No!" Su Qingping flatly refused, "No need to find a doctor, I can be sure that it is definitely pregnant. Not only am I late for my period, I also have nausea and vomiting, all of which are obvious reactions to being pregnant. If the doctor finds out, we will be ruined."
"Then ...... what can we do then." Liu Rong was already at a loss for words.
Su Qingping grabbed Liu Rong's hand and said, "Liu Rong, now I only have you by my side, you must help me."
" Miss, what do you want the slave servant to do?" Liurong gritted her teeth and said. There must be a way to settle the matter.
