northernbook Chapter 209: 5 silver for fame?
Chapter 209: 5 silver for fame?
Shu He naturally wouldn't refuse. She always welcomed people who were passionate about medicine. Besides, she was more than happy to have someone to help her!
Seeing that she agreed, Zhang Qiong was overjoyed and quickly asked someone to bring a stool to sit next to her.
He was actually Zhang Qiong, the imperial physician who came to Beisha City with the eldest princess.
He had met Shu He once before, but at that time he was wearing official uniform and was in a hurry to take Baili Moqing's pulse, so he kept his head down. Therefore, Shu He didn't notice what he looked like at that time.
"My lady, hasn't this golden beard grass disappeared a long time ago? What's the point of writing this medicine on your prescription?"
After Shu He finished taking the pulse of another citizen, a look of confusion appeared on his face.
Zhang Qiong worked in the Imperial Hospital, and what he was best at was observing people's expressions. Therefore, he noticed it as soon as her face changed.
"Madam, do you see something wrong?"
She nodded and said softly, "The symptoms of these people are almost identical, and the severity of their illness is also similar."
"What's wrong with this?" Zhang Qiong was puzzled. This was an epidemic, a large-scale infection. Many people had similar symptoms, which was normal.
Shu He shook his head. "This three-day ulcer is not an ordinary epidemic. It is not contagious."
She had come into contact with so many people who had contracted the three-day ulcer and had not taken any protective measures. If it was contagious, she would have been infected long ago.
Now there is no change in her body, which is enough to explain everything!
The dosage of each toxin entering different human bodies will be more or less different.
Just like Yang You and Su Su, one of them drank the poison through tea, and the other inhaled the powder in the air. The degree of poisoning of the two people was obviously different.
The fact that a large group of people can be poisoned evenly indicates that they have absorbed the same concentration and dose of the three-day toxin into their bodies.
Could this method be the source of water?
What about the source of the poison? Where did it come from? This poison was clearly only in her possession.
Zhang Qiong saw that she was distracted and asked, "Madam, what are you thinking about?"
Shu He collected his thoughts. This was not the time to think about these things.
She stood up and said to the people who had not yet seen her, "I have examined your illness. This condition requires a very rare herbal medicine, but this medicine is not available outside."
Before she finished speaking, someone started to panic, "Ah? What should we do then?"
They just had beautiful visions of the future, are they going to die so soon?
"Madam Doctor, is there any hope for all of us?"
"Yes, Madam Doctor, I heard that the disease we have can cause skin ulceration and death within three days. Are we hopeless?"
The poisoned people were wrapped in sadness and fear, fearing that they would not live for more than a few days.
"Don't worry, everyone. Although this medicinal herb isn't available outside, I happened to find one in the mountains a few days ago. With this herb, it's enough to cure your illness."
"What?" Zhang Qiong jumped up in surprise. "Madam, are you saying that you have the golden whisker grass?"
"Can I let this old man take a look?"
"If it is confirmed to be Golden Whisker Grass, I am willing to exchange my entire fortune for one of yours!"
Doctor Zhang's excited blood flushed, adding a bit of rosy color to his dry and wrinkled face.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Zhang, I don't have much medicine to begin with, and there are so many people who need treatment. I'm afraid I can't spare any for you."
Shu He declined politely.
That thing is extremely precious. Even if she has some left, she can't give it to others!
Doctor Zhang showed regret on his face, but when he thought about it, whether there were any extra ones or not, he probably couldn't afford to exchange that kind of thing.
"You'd spend all your money on it! Are you going to give us such a precious medicine? Isn't that a waste?"
Perhaps because they had received too much favor from Shu He, the people felt ashamed when they heard that they were going to be given very precious medicine.
I even doubt whether my life is not worthy of such good medicine?
"Don't worry, there's no such thing as waste in treating illnesses. Besides, medicinal herbs are created to treat illnesses. No matter how expensive a herb is, it can't compare to a human life."
"Everyone's illness is very similar. Later, I will ask General Bei to help me get a large cauldron for boiling medicine from the military camp. I will boil the necessary herbs together and distribute them to everyone."
"This medicine needs to be taken for two consecutive days. Tomorrow, everyone can go to the defense camp to collect the medicine."
In less than half an hour, Bei Ji brought Zhang Zhiyi and some soldiers and brought all the medicinal herbs that Shu He needed.
The medicine pot was set up in the eldest princess's front yard, and the rich aroma of medicine filled the entire southern area of the city.
Many people who didn't know what was going on also ran over and looked at the scene in the yard curiously.
Only after everything was arranged did Shu He have a chance to rest.
She sat beside the examination table, her eyes falling on Liu Xi, who was staring at the soldiers who were boiling medicine.
Did these people really think the Princess's Mansion was a charity? They were actually boiling medicine here!
It's like an ant wanting to reach the sky, but it doesn't know how high the sky is and how deep the earth is!
Liu Xi was cursing in his heart when he heard a cunning voice.
"Eunuch Liu, my free clinic is over."
With so many people waiting, isn’t it time to announce how much money the eldest princess has donated?
As soon as Shu He opened his mouth, the people's attention was drawn to him.
They also understood the hidden meaning of the doctor's wife's words, and stared at Eunuch Liu, who was dressed in exquisite silk clothes.
Liu Xi snorted complacently at Shu He, then walked into the yard with a very proud smile.
"The princess cares deeply about the people. Upon learning of their distress, she immediately ordered a donation of 50,000 taels of silver to help the victims in the north of the city rebuild their homes!"
Liu Xi's voice was loud, loud enough for everyone inside and outside the courtyard to hear it.
This was a great opportunity to gain fame, so he naturally shouted as loudly as he could.
Sure enough, the people were extremely surprised after hearing this. It was obvious that this amount exceeded their expectations.
"The eldest princess is kind-hearted and benevolent. She will surely live a thousand years and remain forever young!"
Suddenly, the voices praising the eldest princess continued to rise, and the praise even reached the Snowy Courtyard in the backyard.
Zhaoming was lying on the couch, feeling dizzy from anger, but now after hearing the praises, his complexion looked much better.
Although it cost a lot of money, Yi Zong was right. If it could earn some reputation, what would a mere fifty thousand taels of silver mean?
Shu He stood beside Liu Xi and followed the people in praising the eldest princess without reservation.
"The eldest princess was born a daughter of heaven, with extraordinary talent and brilliance. Now she is even more compassionate to the people and selflessly dedicates herself to them. Having such a princess is truly a blessing for us, Tianqi!"
After she finished speaking, the people echoed, "Yes! Having such a princess is a blessing for us Tianqi! It is a blessing for the people of the world!"
"Long live the Princess, long live the Princess!"
When Liu Xi heard these words, the corners of his mouth were almost pulled behind his ears, and his face was stiff from laughing.
Shu He took two steps forward, his face full of emotion.
"It's unfortunate that Beisha City has suffered such a disaster."
"But with the 50,000 taels donated by the Princess, the 550,000 taels raised by Prince Dongli, and the generous donations from officials at all levels, our Beisha City will surely rise from the ashes and achieve new glory!"
"Rise from the ashes!"
“Create more glory!”
The passionate voices of the people were so inspiring to hear.
"Wait, did I hear it wrong just now?" He seemed to hear the three words "King Dongli".
"Madam Physician, did you just say 'King of Dongli'?"
Shu He nodded, his face very natural, "Yes, Dongli King Baili Moqing!"
"Yesterday, King Dongli collected 550,000 taels of silver for disaster relief for the victims in the north of the city! Moreover, this silver will arrive within five to ten days!"
"what?!"
"Five hundred and fifty thousand taels!!"
"This, this is more than the silver the imperial court donated for disaster relief in previous years!"