The Valued Lady is Truly Dominant

With Master Buhui invited, the task of pulse diagnosis was primarily his, with Lin Qing assisting.

A medicine pillow was placed under Song Ci’s wrist, and Buhui rested two fingers on her pulse, closing his eyes in contemplation.

The room was silent enough that a pin drop could be heard, and everyone held their breath for fear of disturbing Master Buhui and causing a misdiagnosis.

The pulse-checking took quite a while, one hand finished before switching to the other.

After the time it takes to drink two cups of tea, Buhui finally opened his eyes, which appeared to be filled with wisdom and were bright and penetrating.

”Master, how is my mother’s pulse?” Song Zhicheng, being impatient, was the first to ask.

Buhui spoke bluntly: ”The body is seriously ill, with not much time left.”

Bang.

Song Zhicheng accidentally knocked over the teacup in his hand, his face turning pale.

Even some maids were trembling, with eyes reddening.

Lin Qing was somewhat helpless, looked at Song Ci, and consoled: ”Madam, the Master speaks straightforwardly, without beating around the bush...”

Upon speaking, she felt it was inappropriate, as if it confirmed someone’s bluntness in a dire manner.

Buhui looked at Song Ci and said: ”Little Lin Qing is correct, I typically prefer straightforwardness. Regarding patients, I say what needs to be said: if it can be treated, it will be; if not, go home and eat what you like. Madam, if you cannot handle my words, then...”

”I understand my body’s condition well, Master, no need to deliberately block my words.” Song Ci waved her hand, saying: ”Actually, as fall and winter approached, my body felt more weary, sometimes feeling dizzy and nauseous upon waking. Master, is this due to insufficient blood supply?”

Buhui was surprised: ”Madam is knowledgeable about medical principles?”

Song Ci, somewhat unsure, mumbled: ”Through prolonged illness, one becomes a physician. I often discuss with Lin Qing and gradually learned some basic medical principles. Haha, I am quite smart, aren’t I?”

Lin Qing: ”...”

Nanny silently looked towards the ceiling beam, feeling, not very genuine.

Buhui wasn’t bothered, merely asked again if there were other discomforts or unusual symptoms with her body.

Song Ci spoke frankly.

Lin Qing added: ”I have repeatedly pondered over Madam’s medical case, switched prescriptions, and soaked in medicinal baths, yet failed to see complete recovery; her mental state is also not as it was before. Master Buhui, in your view, could Madam be poisoned? I and Nan Shan repeatedly diagnosed, but could not find anything.”

”Doesn’t seem like poisoning.”

Buhui stood up and looked around, walking inside the room, with everyone’s eyes following his movements.

”From Madam’s pulse and symptoms, there are no signs of poisoning, yet the body is undeniably weak.”

Lin Qing said: ”Madam damaged her constitution when young, and even two years ago after a serious illness, though it was dangerous, after two years of recuperation, there were some effects; the body was healthy and shouldn’t be as it is now...”

She paused, not continuing, but everyone knew what she meant.

Buhui mused for a moment and took a silver needle, saying: ”Madam, pardon me.”

To the surprise of the crowd, he pricked her fingertip to draw a drop of blood and directly tasted it.

Song Ci: ”...”

Are all doctors this bold and dedicated? Reincarnation of Shennong?

After another cup of tea, Buhui rinsed his mouth and shook his head, saying: ”The blood is non-toxic, but Madam’s weakness seems due to external factors.”

Everyone: ”???”

What does this mean; isn’t that poisoning? Are you assuming we don’t understand medical principles?

Song Zhicheng voiced the question: ”If not poisoning, then what is it?”