The head of the Mu family

Chapter 163 An Unconventional Medical Consultation

"Okay~ go ahead~"

Even if I don't agree this time, you'll still have to come.

"But I'm too tired today, and it's too late. Leave your address, and I'll make a house call tomorrow."

"Great! That's wonderful!"

"Thank you for your gracious hospitality, sir. May I ask where you live? I will send a car to pick you up tomorrow."

"No need, just give me an address."

"At the residence of Grand Secretary Wang on Hudong Street."

"At the Grand Secretary's residence?"

Your household should have a royal physician to treat you~

"The miracle doctor is right, it's just that the problem recurs every year after treatment."

Seeing that my long-standing illness was improving, my master followed the doctor's prescription for recuperation, and my health improved even more.

I then showed the prescription that the divine physician had given to Dou to my master.

Upon seeing this, the master remarked that if he could receive such dedicated treatment from the divine physician, he would have to reduce the fees the physician charged Dou.

Mu Huaisheng: Your master is right~

How can I make this work? I've got it!

"No, no~ If it's just about collecting money for consultations, I do usually have more."

That time, there were people there, weren't there?

"Haha~ The divine doctor is truly a man of passion!"

Then I wonder when the divine physician will be available tomorrow? Could you please come in the afternoon?

My husband will return home early tomorrow, so please have the renowned doctor examine him as well.

"Of course, no problem. I will come to your residence at the beginning of Shenshi (3-5 PM)."

"Thank you so much, Doctor! I will be waiting for you tomorrow!"

After speaking, he bowed, and Huai Sheng returned the bow. Mr. Dou then stepped back a few paces and left with his men.

Mu Huaisheng: As expected of the Grand Secretary's steward, so meticulous!

The next day, Huaisheng went as promised, and Mr. Dou indeed greeted him at the gate, opening the main gate directly to let the carriage into the outer courtyard.

Huai Sheng changed into women's clothing, with only a translucent green jade hairpin in his hair.

Mr. Dou glanced at it, then looked away and spoke.

"I never expected that the miracle doctor was a female doctor. My apologies!"

Previously in Qinhuai, I thought the divine doctor was a handsome young man, no wonder he disguised himself to provide free medical services.

Admirable! Admirable! Divine healer, please!

Mu Huaisheng: There wasn't a single word of flattery in these words, but why did they make people feel so comfortable?

"Mr. Dou, you flatter me. Please!"

Mr. Dou led the people to the main courtyard of the inner courtyard, where the Grand Secretary's wife and several female relatives were already there.

After the steward brought the person in, he stood outside to wait. When the matriarch saw that the woman was young and beautiful, a look of surprise flashed in her eyes, but she quickly and solemnly came over to greet her.

"The divine doctor has finally arrived. I never expected that the divine doctor would be so young and yet have such attainments. It's incredible!"

Thank you for your help, divine doctor! Please come, divine doctor!

"Madam, you're too kind. Please."

After carefully taking his pulse, Huai Sheng realized that the Grand Secretary was quite the romantic scholar.

Huaisheng then asked the old lady to go into the room and examine her.

After careful consideration, they prescribed pills for internal regulation, external cleansing, and internal application, and also customized medicinal diets.

I wrote five or six detailed notes and arranged to come back for a follow-up appointment in a month.

Before the prescription was finished, the Grand Secretary returned, smiling as he walked over and took the old lady's hand.

"I never imagined that the miracle doctor that Butler Dou mentioned would be such a heroine! She is truly admirable and worthy of respect!"

I wonder how my wife is doing?

"Your Excellency is too kind. After I finish writing the prescription, please take a look. The old lady is fine."

However, I wonder if Mr. Dou and Mr. and Mrs. Wang have discussed this?

I have a strange rule when I see patients: if you use my prescription, you have to follow it exactly as prescribed.

If I come back for a follow-up visit a month later, I will find that the prescription I used was not used.

No need for payment the second time; I won't be visiting again!

"Yes, I know. Butler Dou has informed you. Don't worry, Doctor!"

After Huai Sheng finished writing and showed it to Grand Secretary Wang, Grand Secretary Wang immediately understood. How could the imperial physician treat patients in such a way?

"Please, divine physician, take my pulse as well."

"Please, Master Wang."

After taking his pulse, Huai Sheng thought he had guessed correctly: a romantic scholar.

Unable to express it verbally, he pondered for a moment and then prescribed a remedy.

There are oral medications, external washes and sitz baths, and even a wash before each sexual encounter.

After thinking about it, I also wrote down a recipe for foods to avoid during the month and foods that need to be eaten more often.

When Grand Secretary Wang saw this, he immediately understood.

They were all respectable people. Grand Secretary Wang paid forty taels of gold and sincerely invited them to dinner, but Huaisheng politely declined.

"You flatter me, Master Wang. Treating patients is my duty. I will come for a follow-up visit in a month."

In addition, I only intend to travel around the capital, and providing free medical consultations and medicines in my spare time is just a hobby.

This house call was partly due to a previous opportunity to see Mr. Dou, who lives in the Dou family.

Secondly, Mr. Dou's words were earnest, and I reckon that if I don't make house calls, Mr. Dou will have difficulty explaining himself, so I will keep inviting him.

Therefore, please, Master Wang, do not spread this message.

"I am deeply grateful to the divine physician for making an exception and treating me. Rest assured, divine physician!"

"Very well, I shall take my leave now."

The Grand Secretary and his wife personally escorted him to the second gate, and Steward Dou helped him all the way to the carriage and out the main gate.

A month later, when Huaisheng went for a follow-up visit, there was an elderly lady with him.

The old lady smiled smugly and said:

"Dr. Mu, could you please take a look at me too?"

The matriarch smiled awkwardly and explained:

“This is my old friend. I really didn’t tell her that I promised the miracle doctor.”

“I visited her a few days ago, and her complexion was noticeably different. We’ve known each other for most of our lives, so we’re very familiar with each other.”

In the past, whenever I came, they would let me stay here for a few days before leaving, but this time they didn't say a word.

I asked her how her complexion had improved, and she only said that she had consulted a doctor for treatment, and that her family usually consulted imperial physicians.

She was being so secretive, but I insisted on staying to see what was going on.

Sure enough, her eating and lifestyle were completely different from usual. She only mentioned that the housekeeper had found a miracle doctor, and said nothing else.

Huai Sheng was both amused and exasperated; this was a true best friend!

"It's alright. Since it wasn't spread by the old lady, the consultations will proceed as usual today."

"Then... her?"

"This elderly lady will also be seen, but the consultation fee will be charged separately each time."

"Hey~ Don't worry, Divine Doctor, there's no need for you to say that."

After showing it to the matriarch of the Grand Secretariat, she also showed it to her best friend, who was the matriarch of the General's Mansion. The main issue was problems left over from childbirth.

The Grand Secretary's wife's best friend took several prescriptions, paid the money, and left happily that day.

The matriarch of the Grand Secretariat then asked Huaisheng to treat her daughter-in-law. Huaisheng sighed inwardly:

Such families wield considerable influence in officialdom, and their romantic escapades are truly remarkable.

This proves the saying: "When people are well-fed and warm, they think of lustful desires."

No wonder, in ancient times, many women in the inner quarters of large families did not live long due to gynecological diseases.

During her follow-up appointment in the eleventh month, the matriarch's close friend said somewhat embarrassedly:

"Dr. Mu, may I ask you to come to my residence? I have a young son who has been frail since childhood."

"If you would like to trouble the divine physician, would you please come and take a look?"

"Divine doctor, my old friend is from the Huo family, who guard the southern border. Her family..."

There is also a young child, who is now six years old.

If possible, I would like to trouble you, my esteemed doctor, and offer to cover her additional consultation fee.

"The Huo family? The Huo family, who guarded the southern border and whose entire family was loyal and brave, yet were not silenced and their descendants were not found?"

"It's her house!"

"Sunny day~"

Huai Sheng stretched out his hand and took out the forty taels of gold that Old Madam Huo had given him last month, leaving ten taels of silver.

He then gave Qingtian a wink, and Qingtian placed it in the old lady's hands.