Volume 1 Chapter 51: Astonishing the Common People

  “…what?” Second Madam suddenly stood up, “You mean to cut a hole from the old lady's nose tip, and then lift her nose to remove the tumor?” Forgetting her composure, Second Madam glared at Zhen Shi Niang with an intimidating gaze.

  This statement is too frightening, how can it be possible!

  "The old lady's nasal cavity was completely blocked by the tumor, and medication was useless. The only option left was to remove it." Without an endoscope, Zhen Shiniang used a crude method to perform a nasal tube test. The flexible soft tube couldn't reach the pharynx at all, which proved that her judgment was correct. Zhen Shiniang patiently explained in a language that everyone could understand.

  Although her face was calm, she was anxious in her heart.

  Nasal polyp removal surgery is just a minor operation, she had done dozens of cases in her previous life, using nasal endoscopy technology, no need to open the mouth, painless, minimally invasive, and quick recovery, can be completed in half an hour, and the postoperative recurrence rate is very low.

  What's more, Xiao Lao's polyp was in the nasopharynx and was cut off using a primitive method. The operation took at least two to three hours, without advanced equipment, high-quality anesthesia, or skilled and experienced assistants. Could her frail body withstand it?

  "As long as it can be cured, Doctor Jian only needs to treat it!" Tortured by severe headaches, Old Lady Xiao hated that she couldn't cut off her head to feel comfortable. Seeing Zhen Shiniang describe her symptoms without missing a single point, she had already believed her and agreed without any hesitation, with an unprecedentedly resolute attitude.

  The second grandma didn't dare make a decision, "...... let's wait for several masters to come back and decide."

  Second Master Xiao Yong was the first to return.

  It is said that Xiao Lao's nose was to be cut off, and without saying a word, he jumped up, "How can that be?!" He also cited an example, "Xi Xia Wu Lie Emperor was stabbed by his son and dodged too late to cut off his nose, and died of it..."

  What's the difference between this nose being lifted and shaved off? It's a wonder anyone can survive!

  Zhen Shining felt a wave of despair.

  She knew that her proposal was a bit shocking and unconventional, and without witnessing it with their own eyes, these conservative ancient people would not easily accept it, especially when the other party was the mother of Xiao Zhongtang, who held high power and authority. How could she possibly let her be used as an experiment?

  She had prepared a lot of words, but Xiao Yong shook his head as soon as he heard the two words "move the knife", and didn't give her a chance to argue. Zhen Shiniang sighed silently and stood up with the trend, "If so, please let me take my leave. As previously agreed, I won't take a single penny for the old lady's medical expenses."

  She was also worried that she wouldn't be able to hold on physically, but this is better, Zhen Shiniang comforted herself in her heart. Entering Baoshan and returning empty-handed, the plan to get close to Xiao Yu fell through, leaving her deeply disappointed. However, Zhen Shiniang had never been one to dwell on gains or losses, so she took an unusually resolute step forward as she left.

  That old lady was fed up, originally with a headache that couldn't be alleviated even by banging her head against the wall. Fortunately, she had met a doctor who could clearly explain her condition, but to her surprise, her son disagreed with treating it. The old lady began to moan and wail, shouting for someone to bring a rope or a knife to strangle her or chop off her cold limbs.

  The second grandma saw the situation, pulled Zhen Shiniang and smiled, "Since you're here, don't rush back, Doctor Jian. The emperor will be finishing his morning court soon. Let's wait for him to make a decision on this matter." Before Zhen Shiniang could refuse, she turned around and instructed Hong'er, "Send Doctor Jian to the guest room to rest."

  Let her go like this, once the old lady has a good or bad ending, it will be passed on that the second master stopped her from being treated. Can't all the dirty water be poured on their heads? The middle hall is the host, and this idea still needs to be taken by him. Whether to treat or not to treat, as long as he speaks, whether the old lady lives or dies has nothing to do with the second house.

  Xiao Ye was detained by Wan Si again after breakfast and didn't return to Zhong Tang Fu until the afternoon.

  "...She wants to cut open her mother's nose?" After listening to Xiao Yongfu's words, a hint of astonishment flashed across Xiao Yu's eyes, and then he furrowed his brow.

  "Not to mention anything else, just the pain is enough to kill. "Xiao Yong's face was full of indignation, "I think this matter is absurd, but my mother insists on doing it!"

  After a long silence, Xiao Yu spoke up, "There have been cases of surgical incisions in history. The biography of Hua Tuo records that if the disease is internal and cannot be reached by needles or medicine, then surgery is necessary... drink the anesthetic decoction... and cut open to remove the diseased part." He thought for a moment more, "The Huangdi Neijing also records the method of cutting off the toes to treat carbuncles." Xiao Yu had read widely and had some knowledge of medicine, "Although Jian Dafu's idea of surgical incision is unorthodox, it is not unprecedented, and cannot be considered absurd."

  Xiao Yong hadn't read those miscellaneous books and didn't know if Xiao Yu's quotes were true or not, but Hua Tuo had heard of them. He argued in a disgruntled tone, "Big brother is right, it's said that the divine doctor Hua Tuo really did perform abdominal surgery and even scraped Guan Yunchang's bones. However, his Mafeisan recipe has long been lost." Remembering something, he looked at Xiao Yu seriously, "Does big brother still remember? In order to treat soldiers' injuries, General Shen once offered a reward of a thousand gold coins for the secret recipe of Mafeisan or similar anesthetic recipes?" Sighing, "Not to mention whether Jian's method is effective or not, ordinary people would feel pain even with just a small cut. How can mother, who is old and frail, endure the pain of having her nose cut off?" Shaking his head, Xiao Yong didn't continue speaking.

  Opposition is a foregone conclusion.

  "No cutting, Mother's daily headache is also the same pain." Xiao Yu sighed and thought for a moment before saying, "Strong wine can also be anesthetized. I heard General Shen say that frontline soldiers cut off severed limbs and clean up rotten wounds, most of them drink strong wine beforehand." He muttered to himself, "I'm worried about Jian Dafu's medical skills, are they really as magical as the legend says?" Suddenly he raised his head, "...when she proposed this method, how many points did she say she was sure?"

  "Th...". Xiao Yong's voice paused.

  As soon as he heard that his mother's nose was going to be lifted, he became anxious and refused to do it, why ask these questions?

  Because they had to wait for the eldest brother to make a decision, these didn't rush to ask. Seeing Xiao Yong's embarrassment, the second lady interrupted, "However, this Jian doctor indeed has some skills, in the afternoon when mother was suffering from a severe headache, she invited him in again, he only administered one acupuncture treatment, and mother calmed down, until now she hasn't complained of a headache."

  Give an injection?

  Xiao Yu's eyes lit up, "If the acupuncture is effective, why don't we just spend more silver to keep her in the mansion and have Mother receive acupuncture every day."

  "This doesn't need to be said by Big Brother." Second Madam shook her head helplessly, "Seeing that the acupuncture was effective, I and Second Master asked at the time, she said that acupuncture can only temporarily unblock the blood vessels in the head, treating the symptoms but not the root cause. To completely cure Mother's illness, we need to treat it from the source."

  Also, thinking of the old lady's initial relief from headaches with Wen Nao San and Ba Sheng San, but now there is no effect at all. Xiao Yu's expression turned gloomy, and after a long silence, he raised his head again, "...Where is Doctor Jian?"

  "In the guest room."

  "Go ask her to come over."