Chapter 511: Chapter 503 Jiao Pearl’s Peaches Were Picked by Someone
Although everyone experienced rapid fluctuations from Qin Liuxi’s treatments, they didn’t mind as long as the young general’s paralysis could be cured, even if the stimulation was intense.
Moreover, what she thought of as a long time didn’t feel long at all to them; they would simply take it as a chance to recuperate in this beautiful environment.
An old servant looked at Yue Ding’s somewhat deformed leg, rubbing his hands, and asked, “Junior Temple Master, when will the treatment start? How will this atrophy be treated?”
“Massage combined with acupuncture therapy, plus herbal soaks, will ensure proper circulation of qi and blood. The diet also needs to be carefully managed.” Qin Liuxi instructed Chen Pi to fetch specially refined meridian oil, poured it on her hands, and said, “I’ll start with a massage.”
Just as she was about to begin, she glanced at Yue Ding and said, “I don’t mean to take advantage of you; this is purely for treatment.”
Embarrassed, Yue Ding replied, “I dare not question the Junior Temple Master.”
Qin Liuxi then proceeded, the meridian oil aiding in loosening and activating the channels; her massage technique aimed to clear blocked meridians, focusing on precise locations and exertions.
Even though her hands were small and seemed too gentle for the task, her touch on Yue Ding’s leg quickly reddened the skin.
Yue Ding’s legs had no sensation, but strangely, as he watched her hand move along his leg, he felt as if his meridians were stretching out under her skilled manipulation.
Yue Ding couldn’t help but glance at Qin Liuxi.
She was extremely focused, without a hint of improper intention; she was treating him just as any doctor would treat a patient.
Yue Ding averted his gaze, quietly looking at the wheelchair she sat on.
It was miraculous; a disabled person treating another disabled person. If word got out, everyone would surely laugh.
Yue Ding laughed to himself.
Feeling someone looking at him, he put on a deliberately stern expression.
At that moment, Qin Liuxi stopped the massage, cleaned her hands, and began inserting needles, targeting points like three yin intersection and Zu San Li. The needles entered so swiftly that onlookers hardly saw them before they were already firmly in place, with the tails gently trembling.
“Leave the needles in for a while.” Qin Liuxi moved to the desk, prepared a prescription for a foot soak and another for internal injuries, along with a medicinal diet recipe.
“Though your internal injuries have healed, the organs support each other, and the damage accumulated over time combined with spinal nerve injury is like adding frost to snow. The stagnation of meridians and imbalance of yin and yang further cause both qi and blood to be deficient, which is detrimental to paralysis treatment. While treating the atrophy, we should also adjust your body condition, bringing it up to shape for more effective healing when actual treatment starts.” Qin Liuxi handed the prescription to the old servant, looking at Yue Ding and explaining, “It’s like not going into battle unprepared; one must be thoroughly ready.”
Yue Ding nodded in agreement: “Thank you.”
The old servant then asked if there was anything else to be cautious about, like food and medicine.
Qin Liuxi wrote another note with precautionary measures and handed it over, covering all bases carefully.
This thoroughness profoundly touched Yue Ding and his companions, giving them a renewed perspective.
For someone so young, reputedly a female Daoist, she indeed proved to be more meticulous than male doctors—so considerate and thorough.
When the time to remove the needles arrived, Qin Liuxi took them out, massaged the spots to close them, and said, “Come back tomorrow. When you’re free, you can have the servant help with some massage to facilitate blood circulation and hasten recovery.”
“Yes.”
The old servant was particularly concerned about the Daoist Room, and said with a smile, “Junior Temple Master, I would like the young master to visit the Daoist Room for enlightenment.”
He said this and took out a silver note worth a thousand taels, handing it over: “Keep this consultation fee for now, and we can add more if it’s not enough.”
Quite discerning.
Qin Liuxi said to Wan Ce, “You take him there.”
Yue Ding was curious about what the Daoist Room was like, not until he experienced it himself did he realize that the other party’s skills were far more formidable than he had imagined.
Qin Liuxi was unconcerned about his thoughts, seizing the opportunity to discuss this medical case with his two disciples, instructing them to remember it all, which left Yue Ding’s guards in awe.
This Junior Temple Master is really formidable!
After delivering Yue Ding to the Daoist Room, the old servant came out, found Qin Liuxi, and said, “The Jiao Pearl you asked about has already been inquired about by someone sent by the old Marquis; pearls of that age are not easily taken out by anyone, it might take some time.”
Qin Liuxi smiled and nodded, “A Jiao Pearl of five hundred years, if not failing in its tribulation, could have transformed into a dragon. Its pearl is truly a Holy Object, naturally rare and hard to find, it’s justifiable that it’s kept hidden as a family heirloom.”
The old servant breathed a sigh of relief, afraid that Qin Liuxi might think they were deliberately procrastinating and not treating the young master’s leg, he added a saying from Dongyang Marquis, “The old Marquis said that if it’s really hard to find, you can take anything from Yue Family, and they owe you a favor. As long as it’s not a crime of treason or rebellion, he has agreed.” It would be best to use the young master to settle this, but it seems she wasn’t interested.
Qin Liuxi’s eyes curved in a smile, “Then thank you to the old Marquis.”
Yet they did not know, Dongyang Marquis had just learned of the whereabouts of the Jiao Pearl, in a small fishing village at a fisherman’s home. But when they arrived at the village, the household said the Jiao Pearl had been taken away.
“Marquis, if I tell even a half lie, I deserve not to die well. The Jiao Pearl is a familial treasure passed down in our Wei Family; unfortunately, I cannot keep it in this generation, traded away by my unworthy son for a better future, truly a family’s misfortune, I have let down my ancestors,” said the elderly Wei, supported by his grandson, with tears streaming down his face.
“Who took it?”
Old Man Wei wiped his tears and said, “Marquis, the one who took the Jiao Pearl is a son of the Meng Family from Ancheng, and the pearl was meant to be a gift for the Saint’s longevity celebration. I didn’t want to agree, but without giving it, there was no way out for my family. It’s just my son who couldn’t keep this secret.”
Dongyang Marquis’ face grew uglier.
A Noble Princess Consort Meng has emerged from Ancheng, giving birth to a small prince, deeply favored by the Saint, causing the Meng Family to act arrogantly and boldly, lifting everyone associated. However, nearly half a year ago, whether to balance the power in the harem or for other reasons, another Noble Lady Xue was promoted, somewhat diminishing Noble Princess Consort Meng’s favor. Now, Lady Xue has no child but has been promoted twice consecutively, becoming Imperial Concubine.
If Ancheng Marquis presents this five hundred-year-old Jiao Pearl as a longevity gift, wouldn’t it further boost the Meng Family?
This won’t do.
Not to mention that Qin Liuxi himself wants the Jiao Pearl, the Meng Family also has a vendetta with his family.
Dongyang Marquis boiled with rage. Just a step late, and the Meng Family has picked the fruit.
“How many days have they been gone?”
“Let me think, it’s been five days.”
Dongyang Marquis immediately turned, mounted his horse, and pondered how to retrieve the Jiao Pearl. If it cannot be exchanged, he would have to resort to extraordinary measures, as he must get the Jiao Pearl.
“Go invite Mr. Mou to meet with me, and hurry,” commanded Dongyang Marquis to one of his most trusted and reliable staff, as he sped on horseback to intercept the people from the Meng Family.