The prince's patience was about to run out. Since leaving Nanwan Kingdom, this sister has often become self-righteous and no longer puts his interests first.
Thinking of this, the prince warned: "You'd better not forget your mission. If you can't get married, your father will definitely assign you to a meritorious minister at will. Then no one will remember that you are a noble princess!"
The princess's expression changed greatly, she stamped her feet unwillingly, trotted back to the room, and slammed the door with a bang.
"Stupid!" The prince spat out two words angrily, regretting taking this brainless sister out, and no longer expecting to be able to use her one day in the future.
Just after breakfast the next day, Xiao Mu came to pick up Bai Ling.
Bai Wei knew she couldn't follow, so she said hello to Xiao Mu and left.
"Concubine Xiao in the palace is my aunt. Ever since she gave birth to the 19th princess, she has been suffering from chronic illnesses. The 19th princess is also frail and sick, and the imperial doctor said that she might not be able to have children in the future."
After the carriage had traveled a certain distance, Xiao Mu revealed the patient's identity and condition.
Bai Ling didn't want to get involved in the palace fight, but there were some questions he had to ask about whether the patient could recover.
"Is Concubine Xiao suffering from a woman's disease? Is the Nineteenth Princess innately deficient, or is she weak due to other reasons?"
The Xiao family was a wealthy family, and Concubine Xiao was supposed to be one of the emperor's favorite concubines. This was also to balance the power of the previous dynasty.
But if Concubine Xiao was suffering from an unspeakable illness, I'm afraid it would be impossible for the emperor to even spend the night with her.
Regardless of whether it tastes good or not, even if the emperor cherishes the dragon body, he will not favor a concubine with health problems. No wonder Xiao Mu came to find him.
"My aunt was poisoned when she was pregnant, and then fell into the water. It was difficult to survive the birth." Xiao Mu lowered his eyes and said without any emotion.
But Bai Ling still noticed that Xiao Mu secretly clenched his fist, which showed that he was filled with hatred.
"As a doctor, I will do my best. But I need you to guarantee as the young master of the Xiao family that no matter what the result of the treatment is, I will not be implicated, and the Bai family will not be harmed in any way."
Bai Ling vaguely had the answer in his heart, so he said this.
"I swear on my life and as the young master of the Xiao family, no matter what the result of the treatment is, I will protect Bai Ling and the Bai family." Xiao Mu raised his finger and swore seriously.
Bai Ling stopped talking, and neither of them spoke again until the carriage went to Zhuangzi outside the city.
The Xiao family's village is naturally grand. After entering the manor, Xiao Mu explained:
"My aunt will live in Zhuangzi for half a year every year, soaking in hot springs to relieve toxins in the body. Unless there is a grand banquet in the palace, there is no need to return to the palace. This is the emperor's permission."
Bai Ling nodded, feeling more certain that Concubine Xiao and her daughter had been poisoned by the cold.
The emperor's dispensation is a favor, so why is it not an exile?
Although Zhuangzi belongs to the Xiao family, the Xiao family usually does not come over when Concubine Xiao and her daughter are around.
One is to avoid disturbing her, and the other is to fear that someone will make a fuss about this kind of thing and damage Concubine Xiao's reputation.
The courtyard where Concubine Xiao lived was served by public servants and maids.
After being reported, Xiao Mu took Bai Ling to see Concubine Xiao.
"Your Majesty, I send my regards to your Majesty. May your Majesty be in peace." Bai Ling saluted according to the rules and did not pay too much attention to Concubine Xiao.
"Zi Heng said that your medical skills are excellent, and Qing'er was cured by you. I have been suffering from a disease for many years, and it doesn't matter if you can't cure it. I won't blame you." Concubine Xiao spoke softly, with a hint of sadness.
of melancholy.
A woman who enters the palace has to share a husband with many women.
Concubine Xiao's current situation is no different from that of a widow. It's strange that she is so negative at the age of just thirty.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Please stretch out your wrist and ask for your pulse." Bai Ling opened the medicine box, took out the pulse pillow, and placed it beside Concubine Xiao.
"Okay." Concubine Xiao stretched out her thin and pale wrist, then closed her eyes and said nothing.
Bai Ling closed his eyes and felt his pulse, frowning from time to time, which made Xiao Mu nervous.
After reading the pulse, Bai Ling looked at Concubine Xiao's face and tongue coating, and finally asked a few questions.
"The cold poison in the empress' body can be relieved by soaking in hot springs, but it cannot be eradicated. Now the cold poison has spread to the internal organs. If it is delayed any longer, it may cause serious problems. However, the cold poison is not incurable, it just takes time.
It has been relatively long, but now I have another difficult condition..."
Bai Ling carefully considered the words he chose, and could not say taboo words.
Looking at Xiao Mu again, Bai Ling looked embarrassed.
"My nephew went to the garden behind to have a look. Grandma wants apricot flowers, so I just picked a few." Xiao Mu understood and stood up to leave.
After the door was closed again, Concubine Xiao smiled lightly and said, "Zi Heng trusts you."
"My daughter and Mr. Xiao have cooperation in business, and there is no conflict of interest." Bai Ling explained.
Concubine Xiao had no intention of continuing this topic, but asked: "Princess, if you have something to say, you might as well speak up."
"Do you have dizziness, unbearable pain in the lower abdomen during menstruation, abdominal mass, anemia, bleeding from the lower body, excessive foreign matter, and odor?"
Bai Ling asked.
Concubine Xiao covered her lips in embarrassment and nodded slightly.
"If you are ill and don't seek medical treatment, can your Majesty please allow me to conduct an in-depth examination?" Bai Ling asked again.
"How...how to check this?" Concubine Xiao looked at Bai Ling.
"Check the queen's lower abdomen and private parts." Bai Ling said matter-of-factly.
"How is this possible?" Concubine Xiao blushed in embarrassment, "It's not a birth, and you haven't left the cabinet yet..."
"Only by confirming the condition of the empress can I make a detailed treatment plan. And I am a doctor. Regardless of whether I am married or not, I must do my best when I encounter a patient. I cannot delay the patient's life because of something.
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Bai Ling said solemnly.
Concubine Xiao looked at Bai Ling in surprise for a while, then nodded and said: "Okay, follow me to bed."
The maids waiting on the side all lowered their heads after hearing what Bai Ling said about the inspection.
"You guys go down first." After changing her clothes, Concubine Xiao waved away the palace maid, her face still burning.
"Does it hurt here?" After Bai Ling determined the location of the mass, he performed abdominal pressure as usual.
"Hiss!" Concubine Xiao gasped in pain.
After checking the abdomen, Bai Ling looked at the hidden area again.
There was no instrument to check, so Bai Ling could only rely on his senses to judge.
"Your Majesty, you can change your clothes now."
After Bai Ling cleaned her hands, she said to Concubine Xiao:
"My queen's condition is quite optimistic. Her uterine fibroids...are multiple balls of flesh growing in her lower abdomen, which need to be cut out. Because the condition has been going on for a long time, there is erosion, so a dilation and curettage is required during the operation.
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The operation takes about two to three hours, and the stitches are removed about seven days after the operation. After three months of rest, the woman's disease can be cured. However, there is cold poison in the mother's body, which needs to be eliminated first, and it will take ten days at the fastest.
You can do surgery on either side."
"Surgery?" Concubine Xiao was unfamiliar with this word.
Bai Ling explained the meaning of the surgery and the simple surgical procedures.
Concubine Xiao turned pale when she heard this, and Bai Ling said calmly:
"I have performed caesarean section operations on two women, which were similar to this operation. Both of them recovered very well. One of them is younger and can have another child in a few years."
Concubine Xiao remained silent, and Bai Ling did not urge her.
"How sure are you?" Just when Bai Ling thought Concubine Xiao was going to refuse, she heard her ask.
"The operation is 80% certain, and the cold syndrome can be cured with 100% certainty. But the premise is that the empress must follow the doctor's orders, and the people around the empress can be trusted." Bai Ling said. (To be continued)