"I think the materials used to build this pavilion are extrely soundproof. Mrs. Xue had thought about this before she built it, designing it this way to avoid the influence of noise. "
Fat A'Bin's maid-servant Xiao Xi said, "I knew you couldn't treat the lady's illness at all. Now you're talking about the house instead of the illness; do you even know any dical Arts?"
Ling Zhenfei ignored the maid-servant and walked over to the desk, then called Xue Mingtang over.
Ling Zhenfei said, "I'll write a prescription, and how you choose to use it is up to you."
Xue Mingtang was very puzzled, not knowing what kind of prescription Ling Zhenfei intended to write.
Ling Zhenfei picked up the pen and paper on the desk and wrote a sentence on the paper.
It was a prescription: "Leave this house."
Xue Mingtang was extrely shocked after reading it, not fully understanding.
Ling Zhenfei said, "Choose for yourself."
Xue Mingtang looked at his wife, then said, "Brother Ling, if you have sothing to say, just say it."
Ling Zhenfei glanced at Mrs. Xue and said, "Mrs. Xue's illness is actually very simple, not that complicated. It's natural that those who study dicine don't understand her illness."
Xue Mingtang asked, "What does my wife's illness have to do with this house?"
Ling Zhenfei said, "Naturally, her illness is related to this house. Originally, this house was very good, truly excellent, but it has a significant flaw. Haven't you noticed it?"
"What flaw?"
Ling Zhenfei said, "This place is too close to the waterfall. Have you ever seen a house this close to a waterfall elsewhere?"
Xue Mingtang said, "It's because this house is close to the waterfall that it's so special."
Ling Zhenfei said, "But being too special isn't good either. Here, it's rainy and humid all year round. The noise from the proximity to the waterfall is too loud.
To prevent the sound from reaching inside, the room rarely sees sunlight, and the air is damp, which has led to the lady's illness."
Xue Mingtang was extrely shocked after hearing this, almost unable to believe it.
"Are you saying if my wife leaves this room, she'll get better?"
Ling Zhenfei said, "That's certainly not possible. This house is just a factor in her illness. Even if she leaves, she won't fully recover, but at least it won't worsen."
Xue Mingtang was very excited, and grasped Ling Zhenfei's hand.
"Mr. Ling, since you know the cause of the illness, you should know how to treat it. Please help my wife."
Ling Zhenfei said, "Curing her illness isn't impossible, but it can't be done in just a day or two."
On hearing that his wife's illness could be cured, Xue Mingtang was very excited.
"You an my wife can really be cured? If so, I beg you to heal her, regardless of the cost, whatever reward you want."
The maid-servant nad Xiao Xi suddenly stepped forward and said, "Sir, don't trust this man. He's speaking nonsense, how can you believe him? How do you know what he says is true?"
Ling Zhenfei smiled, "Actually, whether her illness is due to this reason, Mrs. Xue knows."
Everyone looked at the lady, who nodded gently and said, "Perhaps, but I'm not sure."
Xiao Xi said, "See? How could she know? If she knew, she would've been cured already. Sir, don't believe this man's words, I believe he's just trying to deceive, he's a fraud."
Ling Zhenfei laughed upon hearing this, and then walked out of the pavilion.
Xue Mingtang chased after him.
"Mr. Ling, the maid doesn't know how to speak, please don't take offense."
Ling Zhenfei said, "I have no reason to be offended.
Have your wife pack up, and don't stay in the pavilion. Move to the front yard. Her constitution is special; prolonged exposure to a damp environnt is the main reason for her illness."
Xue Mingtang said, "I'll arrange it imdiately. But, sir, if her illness is so simple, why couldn't other doctors diagnose it?"
Ling Zhenfei said, "It's natural they couldn't see it. Her illness is too peculiar, and even the most adept would be helpless. Fortunately, I didn't just look at her illness as soon as I arrived.
Through conversations with you and understanding of the house, I found the house very peculiar. The house is exquisite but whose place would remain rainy and shaded all day long?"
From the mont I examined her, I noticed the cause. This Official Hat Village is deep in the mountains; after three or four in the afternoon, there's no sunlight. The house only gets a few hours of light a day.
The waterfall's water is chilling, and the valley constantly blows cold winds. Combined with her naturally cold constitution, these factors have caused her illness."
After hearing Ling Zhenfei's words, Xue Mingtang couldn't help but admire him deeply.
"Brother Ling, I never expected you to be so competent. It turns out that dical Arts involves not only examining people but also their environnt."
Ling Zhenfei said, "Of course. In Western dicine, they often start with a blood test. But can a blood test reveal these environntal issues? Naturally not.
Traditional Chinese dicine emphasizes harmony, the balance of yin and yang. Only when yin and yang are balanced can a person be healthy. Having too much of either leads to illness."
Xue Mingtang said, "To explain dicine so clearly, sir, you must not be an ordinary person. I presu your identity is quite special, right?"
Ling Zhenfei felt it was the right ti to discuss his purpose for coming with Xue Mingtang.
Ling Zhenfei thought for a mont and said, "There's nothing particularly special. I'm a doctor and a businessman. To outsiders, I've been quite successful, but I still have many doubts in my heart."
Upon hearing Ling Zhenfei was a businessman, Xue Mingtang seed to have a realization.
Xue Mingtang said, "I suppose your visit here isn't simple, right?"
Ling Zhenfei said, "It's not complicated either. We can discuss it later. Let first write a prescription, and before it gets dark, go fetch the dicine. I wonder if we can find all the herbs."
Xue Mingtang said, "This mountainous area is quite remote, making it difficult to collect herbs. You write it out first, and I'll have Xiaoshan go overnight to return by morning."
Indeed, I didn't expect this place to not only be hard to reach but also lack basic facilities, not even a hospital.
After writing a prescription, Ling Zhenfei handed it to Xue Mingtang.
Xue Mingtang's household had soone to command, including the person who opened the door for Ling Zhenfei earlier.
By this ti, Xiao Xi had already helped move Mrs. Xue from upstairs and settled her in a room in the front yard.
Ling Zhenfei walked into the room, glanced around, and nodded.
"This room isn't great, but it's better than the one in the backyard."
By this ti, it was completely dark outside, and Xiao Xi headed to the kitchen to help the chef cook.
The room was left with just Ling Zhenfei and the Xue couple.
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