ebookland Chapter 1009 Yue Qi
Chapter 1009 Yue Qi
Fang Nanzhi had a bad feeling about it.
The lieutenant had already spoken: "Le Qi's leg will require further treatment from Doctor Fang in the prison."
This means they won't be returning home for treatment.
Fang Nanzhi was also appointed as his personal physician.
Fang Nanzhi could only nod expressionlessly and agree.
My master said that doctors should never despise patients, or at least not openly show it.
However, is the surname of Le Qi (樂)?
It reminded her of a General Yue.
It is said that General Yue followed the late emperor in his campaigns in the south and north, and was known as the founding general.
General Yue had six sons, all of whom made great contributions to the court. Five of them died on the battlefield, while only one son returned from the battlefield.
But he became disabled, losing a leg.
Overwhelmed with grief, Madam Le nearly followed him in death.
Later, upon learning that her eldest daughter-in-law was pregnant and had given birth to the Le family's only grandchild, the old lady endured the ordeal.
For the past ten years or so, the Le family has kept a low profile both in the imperial court and in the capital.
He rarely participates in politics.
Most of the renowned generals in the imperial court were rising stars or former disciples of General Yue.
The emperor did not forget the Le family's contributions and often rewarded them.
There are rumors in the capital that the Yue family has already made the greatest contribution, but that is all they have achieved.
The Le family probably wouldn't want their only grandchild to go to the battlefield again.
I fear the emperor, out of pity for the Le family, will not force them.
Fang Nanzhi frowned, hoping that this young master Yue Qi was not the only grandson of the Yue family.
Otherwise, the matter of his broken leg would likely become a big deal.
The other doctors went about their business. Xing Yun was a little worried and instructed, "Dr. Fang, just do your job as a doctor. If you have any difficulties, just come to me."
Xing Yun was trained by Physician Xing, and he was used to being tactful, cautious, and composed.
But his tendency to protect his own was also something that Physician Xing taught him.
Fang Nanzhi was deeply moved and nodded repeatedly.
Taking over Le Qi's broken leg was not very troublesome.
After all, the bone was set, and Fang Nanzhi only needed to check on it once a day, take its pulse, and apply some medicine.
She devotes most of her energy to free clinics.
Busy until evening, Fang Nanzhi went into the medical tent and went to see Feng Jiangtao first.
After taking his pulse, it was confirmed that he had no fever, and that Dr. Zhu had already changed the dressing on his foot injury.
He instructed, "During this period, you should eat a light diet and avoid spicy foods, but you still need to eat nutritious foods to replenish your body."
Feng Jiangtao nodded blankly.
In reality, he had no choice; what he ate depended on what the kitchen prepared.
After seeing him, Fang Nanzhi went to see Le Qi.
The boy was awake. As the effects of the anesthetic wore off, the pain in his legs came in waves, making him pale.
But Le Qi didn't utter a single sound.
At his bedside stood Dr. Wu and a strong, healthy guard.
It is said that the guards were General Wei's personal bodyguards.
It is likely that Dr. Wu was ordered to stay by Le Qi's side for twelve hours a day.
Fang Nanzhi glanced at him: "Have you taken any painkillers?"
The painkillers were very expensive and were specially obtained from the Imperial Hospital.
Dr. Wu nodded: "I fed him once."
You shouldn't take too much medicine, because if you take too much, your body will develop drug resistance.
Fang Nanzhi thought for a moment: "My master has a book full of ointments. I'll go see tonight and see if there are any pain-relieving ointments."
Topical medications don't have as many restrictions as internal medications.
Moreover, a single dose of ointment can be used for a very long time.
"Thank you for your help, Dr. Fang." Dr. Wu was delighted.
Le Qi's slightly sharp gaze fell on Fang Nanzhi: "Are you the young doctor who treated the Crown Prince?"
Fang Nanzhi blinked: "I've treated a lot of people, not just the Crown Prince."
Le Qi's thin lips curved slightly, as if she was amused, but she quickly pursed them into a straight line.
"Thank you, young doctor, and several other doctors, for setting my bones."
"This is our duty."
Fang Nanzhi was being polite.
"I wonder how long it will take for my leg to heal?" Le Qi asked.
His eyes narrowed slightly, as if concealing many emotions.
"Are you in a hurry?"
Fang Nanzhi could tell that the patient's condition was... well, he wasn't in a good mood.
This also has a significant impact on physical recovery.
"My husband once said that nothing in this world is more important than health. No matter how lofty your ambitions are, if you don't cherish your health, you will lose everything when you are gone."
"It takes a hundred days to recover from a broken bone. You're so young, what's the rush?"
Fang Nanzhi racked her brains, trying to think of words of comfort.
"Do you want it to be a hundred days?" Le Qi seemed to only hear this one sentence.
"Can you hurry up? I still need to practice."
Fang Nanzhi knew that her words had been in vain.
Sure enough, she was too young, and she always lacked persuasiveness when reasoning with or having heart-to-heart talks with people.
"No."
Fang Nanzhi simply straightened her face.
"Le Qi, right? You broke two bones, not one, so you need to take extra care to recover."
“If you don’t follow the doctor’s orders, you may become lame or disabled, and the two people who are taking care of you will be in big trouble. I, who am responsible for your follow-up treatment, will also be implicated.”
"Don't hurt yourself and others."
That was a really cold statement.
Even Dr. Wu was astonished.
After spending a few days with him, he felt that Dr. Fang was the most amiable of all the doctors. How could she change her attitude so suddenly?
Le Qi was slightly taken aback, her expression darkening slightly: "I understand."
Fang Nanzhi nodded, then ignored him and gave instructions to Dr. Wu.
"Give him his medicine once tonight, and change the ointment on his leg every three days."
"We need to find someone to keep an eye on him to prevent him from moving around while he's asleep."
"However, I probably won't be able to sleep; it will hurt a lot tonight."
"For pain relief, besides taking medicine, you can also try distracting yourself, telling something funny or something?"
Dr. Wu listened attentively, but he felt that her last sentence was not very reliable.
Are all young doctors this eccentric?
Fang Nanzhi was carrying her medicine box and was about to leave.
Then, remembering something, she turned around and said, "Oh right, give him easily digestible food and don't let him drink too much water."
"Given his condition, it must be quite troublesome for him to use the restroom once."
Le Qi's ears immediately turned red.
Why does Dr. Fang say everything? Don't you know there are differences between men and women?
Who cares about men's sanitation?
Fang Nanzhi felt she had been thoughtful and considerate enough, so she left happily.
Once they were in the carriage, Anmei massaged her shoulders.
Fang Nanzhi closed her eyes and enjoyed it: "Anmei, this strength is just right, thanks to you."
After a long day, the comfort of a massage is unparalleled.
Anmei felt very sorry for her master.
"Miss, are you going to the Zhou residence again tonight?"
"Otherwise, after I send you to study under Mr. Deng, I will make a trip to get the books from Old Zhou for you."
Fang Nanzhi shook his head.
"No, I still have medical matters to discuss with my master."
In other words, she has no choice but to make the trip.
When she went to visit Old Master Zhou after curfew, Imperial Censor Zhou also arrived.
He had already lay down, wondering if Fang Nanzhi's arrival at this time meant something bad was going on.
Could it be the Crown Prince...?
When he arrived, he heard Fang Nanzhi and her father discussing medical techniques for half an hour, and she left carrying a book.
After seeing the person off, Imperial Censor Zhou was still a little dazed.
"Father, has Junior Sister Fang always been this diligent?"
Visiting someone's home in the middle of the night to ask for advice?
"Hmph, what do you think?" Old Zhou gave his son a disdainful look.
“My apprentice spends a day doing free medical consultations, then reads for an hour at night, and then comes to me to borrow medical books.”
"Not only is he exceptionally gifted, but he is also diligent and eager to learn."
"You're not even as good as Zhizhi."
"Not only you, but which of your sons and grandsons has made this kind of effort?"
Old Zhou was extremely disgusted with his son and left with a frown.
She seemed to get angry if she looked at her son even once.
Despite his advanced age and official position, Imperial Censor Zhou never expected to have to suffer from his own father's temper.
He only asked one question.
Besides, it's not like he wasn't diligent. As the son of a royal physician, it wasn't easy for him to pass the imperial examination and become an imperial censor.
However, compared to Fang Nanzhi, Imperial Censor Zhou knew he couldn't compare.
If Fang Nanzhi were a man, who knows how powerful he would be in the future.
Not only the Fang family, but the Zhou family might also benefit from her influence.
A gust of cold wind blew away Zhou Yushi's thoughts. Oh well, why think so much?
I'd better go back and sleep with my wife.
He's getting old; he can't keep going like this.
Fang Nanzhi was young, and she felt she could endure it occasionally.
I found two pain relief ointments overnight, but I don't know which one works better.
She also checked the system and found a spray.
The bone-soothing and pain-relieving spray isn't expensive; it only costs about twenty trading coins.
Her hand trembled slightly, but she bought it anyway, and then found the instruction manual inside the medicine box.
She already knew that drug instructions must list the drug ingredients in detail.
Good news, it's all made from traditional Chinese medicine ingredients.
The bad news is that the dosage of the medication wasn't specified, nor was it explained how it was processed to become a "watery" spray.
She has a lot to think about.
Fang Nanzhi yawned and went to bed.
Before going to sleep, she thought about how she had asked her second uncle and was now able to confirm Le Qi's identity.
She is the only son of the Le family, the apple of Old Madam Le's eye, and a junior whom even the emperor favors.
It is said that she was favored no less than the Princess of Yiyang.
However, one is an open display of affection, while the other is a subtle form of pampering.
You should know that the Princess of Yiyang was the emperor's cousin.
Clearly, Yue Qi cannot be offended; she must be even more careful.
The next day, upon arriving at Wuwei Camp, Fang Nanzhi discovered an extra medical tent.
Xing Yun and the others arrived as well, so the doctors all clasped their hands together and watched them struggle.
First, they moved tables, chairs, and benches into the new medical tent, and then several people carried Le Qi in, bed and all.
The last squad of guards surrounded the medical tent.
Compared to Yue Qi's status, this ordeal was not particularly extravagant.
More than anything, it seems to be for his safety?
Xing Yun coughed and led Fang Nanzhi to a secluded corner.
"You should know who Yue Qi is, right?"
He lowered his voice, looking furtive.
Fang Nanzhi nodded slightly, mimicking his gesture.
"He was injured yesterday during a sparring match; his opponent had an iron weight strapped to his leg."
In other words, during a fight, the opponents kick each other, one being a mortal being and the other being a lump of iron.
Fang Nanzhi shuddered; just thinking about it made her feel a sharp pain.
Seeing her like this, Xing Yun continued to advise, "He was injured, or perhaps he was framed. I'm afraid someone will come to investigate this case today."
Xing Yun even pointed to the sky.
Fang Nanzhi understood instantly: The Emperor?
“Yesterday, the first patient I treated asked me questions.”
"You'll be responsible for the follow-up treatment, so you can't avoid it. Prepare in advance."
Xing Yun gave instructions.
Fang Nanzhi was initially puzzled, then suddenly realized what was going on, her expression stiffening and troubled.
"Dr. Xing, we are just doctors. We must tell the truth about the patient's condition. If you want me to tell a lie, then I'm afraid..."
They don't even call him Brother Xing anymore.
The name "Dr. Xing" perfectly encapsulates the essence of his work.
Xing Yun couldn't help but roll her eyes.
"Dr. Fang, please be careful with your words. I didn't mean that. I'm telling you to be careful with your speech and actions."
How come this girl's thinking is so unconventional?
Fang Nanzhi let out a long sigh of relief.
"Brother Xing, I understand."
Oh ho, it's Brother Xing again?
Xing Yun scoffed, flicked his sleeves, and walked away.
Given the girl's thick skin and quick wit, he felt that his worries were unnecessary.
Fang Nanzhi entered the new medical tent.
The person guarding Yue Qi had changed; the bodyguards were gone, replaced by a servant dressed as a young man.
Le Qi, on the other hand, was asleep.
Last night, he was in so much pain that he couldn't sleep at all.
Dr. Wu refused to give him any medicine, insisting on giving him only one pill a day.
But I didn't ignore him; I used the method Dr. Fang had advised: to chat with him.
Doctor Wu racked his brains to tell jokes, but the guards weren't amused. Le Qi told him to shut up.
He stopped trying to distract himself; he preferred to feel the pain.
After dawn, when he drank the medicinal soup, Dr. Wu gave him a painkiller.
After the pain subsided, Le Qi felt exhausted and slowly fell asleep.
Actually, Dr. Wu felt this was not good; he thought it would be better to take the medicine at night so he could sleep through the night.
Keleqi looked like she was in so much pain that she was sweating profusely; it seemed unlikely she could endure another day.
After Fang Nanzhi took Le Qi's pulse, she and Dr. Wu went outside the tent to talk.
She handed the two ointment prescriptions to Dr. Wu.
"You and Dr. Zhu can do it together, hurry up."
"I don't know which of the two recipes is more effective, but you can try making both."
Dr. Wu carefully put it away, nodding repeatedly.
Fang Nanzhi hesitated for a moment, but still spoke.
"Sigh, the medicine I gave Le Qi yesterday, and the ointment I gave her today, both contain very valuable herbs."
"Don't worry, the expenses will be handled by our Wuwei Camp and won't be included in the cost of the free clinic."
Fang Nanzhi was satisfied.
It wasn't that she was targeting Le Qi; she was injured during their free clinic, so they should be responsible for her treatment.
But if you treat a regular soldier, the medication used will be completely different, and of course, the efficacy will be much worse.
General Wei certainly cannot agree to this.
Treatment with all the best medicine is very expensive, so it can't be included in the cost of the Imperial Hospital, can it?
That would take up a lot of money, which would reduce the amount of other herbs available for purchase.
In other words, ordinary soldiers have fewer opportunities to obtain medicine.
This is very unfair.
General Wei, who had just arrived nearby, overheard their conversation.
The corners of his mouth twitched.
Dr. Zhu told him several times that Dr. Fang was a kind and generous doctor.
He didn't know if doctors had a benevolent heart, but he felt that being generous didn't quite fit the bill.
The man next to him, Yan Shaobin, the leader of the Imperial Guards, seemed not to have heard anything and remained expressionless.
"Lord Yan, Yue Qi's injury is a matter within my Wuwei Camp. I will investigate it as soon as possible and give the Yue family an explanation."
General Wei spoke.
"General Wei, I'm afraid this is not something I can discuss with you. Why don't you go and speak to His Majesty?"
"His Majesty has decreed that the Imperial Guards cooperate in investigating this matter, and I will certainly do my utmost," Yan Shaobin said coldly.