mtlumby2d Chapter 477 Visiting the patient
Chapter 477 Visiting the patient
Chapter 477 Visiting the Sick
The guards led by Huo Qingyun moved very quickly. They cleared the rubble while carrying the casualties out one after another.
When Du Kongqing saw that Sun Qingyuan and Wang Changbo were safe and sound, he joined the ranks of treating the injured without even having time to say hello to them.
It was not until dusk that all the injured were treated and all the dead were counted and their identities verified.
The exhausted Du Kongqing finally recovered and went to find Sun Qingyuan and Wang Changbo to ask about today's situation.
As for the collapse of Shuchang Pavilion, Sun and Wang naturally did not know the reason. They only told Du Kongqing that they came later than usual this morning because of Liu Ang's matter, so they were not in the pavilion and therefore were not injured.
Du Kongqing secretly sighed at the two's incredible luck and suggested going with them to visit Liu Ang in the evening and taking his pulse at the same time.
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The house that Sun Qingyuan and Wang Changbo rented was in Yangliu Lane, located on the boundary between the inner city and the outer city, and the rent was quite expensive.
The place Liu Ang rented was in a remote area of the outer city. On weekdays, it would take him an extra incense stick of time to walk to Shuchangguan than it did for Sun Qingyuan and the others.
Liu Ang's wife was named Li Shuang'er. When she saw that the visitors were Sun Qingyuan and Wang Changbo, she revealed the other half of her face hiding behind the door, her eyes full of surprise.
Her cheeks were thin and her lips were pale. She had already changed out of the ochre brocade dress she wore when she visited in the morning and was now wearing a blue cloth skirt.
When Li Shuang'er heard Wang Changbo's purpose of visit, a hint of flattery flashed across her slightly embarrassed face, and she quickly welcomed him in.
Sun Qingyuan and his companions used two carriages in total. The front one was driven by Mo Zhu, carrying the three of them.
The one at the back was the carriage driven by Sansi, and inside the carriage were some gifts; it was not good to visit a patient empty-handed.
After Li Shuang'er led the people into the house, Sun Qingyuan, Wang Changbo and Du Kongqing followed her to see Liu Ang, while Sansi and Mozhu stayed to move the things in the carriage to Liu's house.
"My husband, Master Sun and Master Wang are here to see you."
Li Shuang'er didn't know Du Kongqing and thought she was just a maid of the two Jinshi scholars. But she was also wondering why this maid had such an extraordinary temperament and was carrying a box on her back?
In the bedroom, Liu Ang, who was originally lying on his back on the bed, saw the person coming and used his hands to support his upper body.
Just as he was about to throw off the quilt and get out of bed to greet Sun Qingyuan and Wang Changbo, he saw a girl following them, so he quickly withdrew the action.
"Ahem! Brother Sun and Brother Wang have condescended to visit me. I'm sorry I can't get up to greet you."
"I heard from my sister-in-law that Brother Liu fell ill and couldn't go to class. Qingyuan and I came to see you, and by the way, we asked our good friend Miss Du Kongqing to see you." Wang Changbo said with his signature smile.
Liu Ang's expression paused, his eyes swept over Du Kongqing, and he did not respond immediately.
However, Li Shuang'er, who was beside him, couldn't help but brighten her eyes when she heard this, and looked at Du Kongqing intently.
"Miss Du was appointed by the Emperor to the Imperial Hospital and is taught by the head of the hospital, Imperial Doctor Zhang. Brother Liu, do you not trust her?"
Seeing Liu Ang's hesitation, Sun Qingyuan couldn't help but show a hint of sarcasm in the corners of his eyes, which was in sharp contrast to Wang Changbo, who was talking to him in a refreshing way.
Du Kong's eyelashes trembled slightly. She didn't feel anything about Liu Ang's silence.
After all, in Daliang, the three words "female doctor" represent an alien, and she has long been accustomed to it.
During the two years in the Imperial Hospital, she had endured countless strange looks. If it weren't for the fact that her coming was approved by Emperor Tianqi, she would have been subjected to countless harsh words and difficulties.
But... Du Kongqing raised his eyes and looked at Sun Qingyuan, his watery black eyes flashing slightly.
Sun Qingyuan's unhesitating protection just now made her feel warm in her heart, and the tiredness from a busy day was actually dissipated a lot at this moment.
Liu Ang's already pale complexion turned somewhat bluish after Sun Qingyuan's sarcasm.
"Mr. Liu, there is no distinction between men and women in front of doctors. Similarly, there is no distinction between male and female doctors in front of patients. As long as the doctor can cure the patient, everyone is happy. Don't you agree?"
Seeing that the situation was at a stalemate, Du Kongqing stepped forward and spoke gently to break the awkward situation.
"Yes, yes, yes! Miss Du came to my house in person to treat my husband. Our whole family thanks you for your kindness!"
Li Shuang'er quickly took over the conversation, ignoring Liu Ang's slightly angry look, and took Du Kongqing's hand and walked to the bed.
The reason why Du Kongqing followed was not out of kindness, but because he thought that Liu Ang's illness indirectly saved Sun Qingyuan and Wang Changbo from danger, that's all.
She carefully observed Liu Ang's complexion, felt his pulse, and then said:
"It's not a serious illness. It's just that I haven't paid enough attention to rest for a long time, which has caused my body to become weak. Once it is stimulated by cold or heat, I will catch a cold."
"I happened to bring some herbs for treating colds. After preparing the medicine according to the prescription, Madam Liu will boil it. In less than three days, Mr. Liu will be cured."
It was said to be a coincidence, but in fact Du Kongqing guessed that Liu Ang's family was poor through Liu Ang's home address and the gifts purchased by Sun Qingyuan and Wang Changbo.
So when he passed by the pharmacy, he went in and got some medicinal herbs for common diseases, hoping to save the Liu family some money on medicine.
After all, all the herbs, pills, ointments, etc. in her medicine box had been used up in the Hanlin Academy.
"However, if Mr. Liu continues to neglect his health, it will damage his body in the long run, and he will suffer from minor and major illnesses one after another." Du Kongqing went on to add that Liu Ang's illness was caused by overwork, but some things are hard to say out loud.
"Yes, yes, Doctor Du is right. I will take good care of my husband in the future and make sure he doesn't neglect his meals and sleep because of studying."
Li Shuang'er carefully protected Liu Ang's reputation and refused to let anyone know that he copied books to support his family. Just as she had said to Sun Qingyuan and Wang Changbo in the morning -
"My husband caught a cold while studying by candlelight last night and is unable to get up to attend class. Please ask Master Sun and Master Wang to ask for leave from the teacher on my behalf."
Afterwards, Li Shuang'er expressed her gratitude to Sun and Wang who came with gifts, and Du Kongqing who provided free treatment to Liu Ang.
There was also a flash of emotion in Liu Ang's eyes, but in the end he didn't say much. He just kept this friendship in his heart.
While Du Kongqing was preparing the medicinal materials, Wang Changbo informed Liu Ang about the collapse of Shuchang Hall today, which frightened him so much that he coughed continuously.
“Ahem! How could this happen? It’s simply… ahem… horrifying!”
Wang Changbo quickly raised his hand to stop the emotional Liu Ang, and said in a gentle voice: "To be honest, Brother Liu, this illness came at the right time. Qingyuan and I also escaped a bloody disaster because of it. This trip is specifically to thank Brother Liu!"
What this means is that Liu Ang does not need to feel any psychological burden because of their arrival.
This time, the two bought a lot of rice, flour, oil, grains, cakes that children like, commonly used toys, etc., which were enough to last the Liu family for a while.