Chapter Thirty-Eight Still Agreed

  Although he was shocked, Chen Yi still asked subconsciously: "Excuse me, Mr. He, what disease did your mother get? What are the symptoms?" This is the natural reaction of a doctor, when hearing that someone is ill, they will naturally ask such questions. It's just that after asking, he regretted it!

  Isn't this just making trouble for yourself and putting yourself in an awkward situation?

  "Master Chen, the thing is: a few days ago my mother caught a cold and was bedridden. After taking some medicine, she showed signs of improvement, so we all thought she had recovered and didn't pay much attention to it. But her condition suddenly took a turn for the worse..."

  "The night before last, she was fine before going to bed, but unexpectedly... Yesterday morning when we went to pay our respects and ask after her health, we found that Mother was still sleeping and couldn't be woken up. When I touched her forehead, it was scorching hot and frightening. We immediately asked someone to come and take a look, even the imperial physician... The palace physician came to take a look and prescribed a lot of medicine, but after taking the medicine, there was no improvement, and the fever didn't subside! This morning, the fever got even higher, and now she's in a state of drowsiness. I'm worried to death that something unexpected might happen... Originally, I had hoped that Master Sun would come and take a look, but my aunt... Oh, that... Master Sun was busy and couldn't make it, but he told me that you must have a way to help her, so please come and take a look at my mother. Please, Chen Gongzi, don't decline, I'm extremely grateful..."

  "Th...". Chen Yi was slightly stunned, because he felt many layers of meaning from He Lan Sheng's anxious and hesitant words, but couldn't understand them all at once, nor did he know how to respond.

  "Chen Gongzi, you must help me with this!" Seeing Chen Yi's blank expression, He Lansheng asked again and pointed to the gift boxes on the table, saying that it was his heartfelt intention, and also asked Chen Yi not to disdain or despise them. If he could cure his mother's illness, he would definitely come back to thank him again!

  Hearing He Lan Sheng say this, Chen Yi finally came back to his senses and hastily declined: "Young Master He's words are too serious, I've only roughly read a few medical books and discussed some medical principles with Sun Dao Chang, but in reality, I have no experience in diagnosing illnesses. How could I possibly help Young Master He diagnose your mother's illness? It would be better for you to invite Sun Dao Chang over again to take a look. My humble skills are truly not worthy of this task, and if I were to accept it, I fear that it would only delay your mother's recovery!"

  What's wrong with Sun Simiao? He went out early in the morning and actually advertised for him. He just took over and looked at an old case, and previously, he talked about modern medical knowledge in front of several people. This old guy spread the word that his medical skills are extremely fine, and even mobilized He Lan to invite him to go and see patients on his behalf. Doesn't this seem unreasonable?

  "Sun Daochang said your medical skills are extremely superb, not under his at all. I really believe it, so please Chen Gongzi don't decline anymore, just help me with this favor!" He Lansheng sincerely asked again, "Sun Daochang is a respected and renowned figure, if he wasn't certain, he wouldn't have recommended you so affirmatively. Please Gongzi don't decline anymore, just help me with this favor! My mother is seriously ill with high fever, please you must help, I will definitely reward you with a large sum of money later!"

  "Master He misunderstood, I don't mean to refuse help, but I'm afraid of making mistakes!" Chen Yi hastily explained, "Although I've read some medical books and discussed new medical theories with Sun Daochang, I really have no practical experience in diagnosing diseases, I don't know how to take pulses, I don't know how to use medicine, if I go like this, I'm afraid of misdiagnosing your mother's illness!"

  He Lansheng looked at Chen Yi, slowly shaking his head. "Chen Gongzi, you're just making excuses. Sun Daozhang would recommend someone with inferior medical skills... Sun Daozhang also said that you're a rare person, not only is your medical skill exquisite, but other aspects are also exceptional! I agree with Sun Daozhang's words, from the moment I met you, I had this feeling that you're an extraordinary person, and I believe your medical skills are extremely refined. Sun Daozhang was busy and couldn't come to diagnose my mother's illness, so he came to ask for your help. Please don't decline, saving a life is like putting out a fire, please help me with this! I'm eternally grateful..."

  "This..."

  "Master Chen... I'm begging you!"

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  "Master Chen, please follow me this way!" He Lansheng, who had been walking quickly, stopped and made a beckoning gesture to Chen Yi, who was following behind him. "My mother lives in that small building over there! Just now, the servant said that Mother's fever has risen again after it had subsided somewhat. Let's hurry along!"

  "Good!" Chen Yi, following behind He Lan Sheng, withdrew his gaze from the magnificent buildings around him and nodded at He Lan Sheng's signal, quickening his pace.

  This is a grand and majestic mansion, with an unexpectedly large area. After entering the gate, he didn't know how many courtyards and corridors he had walked through, and couldn't estimate its size at all. Anyway, it's definitely not comparable to the scale of individual Suzhou gardens in later generations. He also tried to guess again about He Lansheng's true identity, as well as who that sick noblewoman was! In fact, there is no need for too much guessing, he has basically determined what kind of person He Lansheng is, and what his mother is like, otherwise they would not live in such a large mansion.

  He never thought that the first time he came to visit this family, the first time he walked into this magnificent mansion, would be as a doctor.

  He knew that in ancient times, doctors were not a high-ranking profession and medical practitioners were often looked down upon.

  Is it going to be a wrong decision after all?

  Actually, Chen Yi himself couldn't figure out the final reason why he agreed to He Lansheng's request and followed him over to diagnose that beautiful young woman who might have a very complicated fate, leaving Ning Qing alone in the inn, not very happy.

  In fact, he is not afraid of replacing a doctor, and he believes that with the medical knowledge he has learned in later generations, he can relatively easily replace a doctor to diagnose feverish patients, even without any modern examination tools, as long as there is a stethoscope.

  The stethoscope has already been developed, although it is still relatively simple, but it can be used with difficulty. Today he also brought one!

  Chen Yi was worried about other things, although it had not been confirmed yet, but he had basically no doubt about the true identity of this family. He also believed that this time he came, could solve the mystery - - - - - only he did not know what changes would happen to his fate this time!

  Chen Yi followed He Lan Sheng with a slightly nervous heart, walking through many courtyards and corridors, receiving countless bows from the servants before entering a small, intricately decorated building with a large area, where many maids stood outside the door.

  This is a very unique little building. The small building is not big, only two floors, looking through the window lattice, the interior decoration is very delicate, with a luxurious but not flashy taste, it looks very comfortable. From the decorative style of the small building, you can see that its owner is a woman with great taste. Chen Yixin felt a little nervous inside, even her heartbeat accelerated, and she had an inexplicable excitement.