OBS Chapter 41 Sleeping Syndrome
Chapter 41 Sleeping Syndrome
Liu Sheng felt that every time he saw Cao Dahuang...
All of these situations were completely unexpected.
When Madam Li saw that Liu Sheng actually knew the renowned Physician Cao and seemed to have a good relationship with him, she was even more delighted. But when she saw that the two seemed about to talk, she made way for them and started chatting with the others.
Liu Sheng asked in a low voice, "What's going on? Weren't we supposed to be meeting up with my master? Why are we in Qili County?"
"Hey, it's all because of this sleeping sickness..." Cao Dahuang said helplessly.
It turns out that throughout the entire Shazhou area, in several counties, there were cases of somnolence, and even among the elite rebel troops, cases began to appear.
You should know that even the cooks in the elite rebel army are at least at the ninth rank of perfection, and they are not prone to minor illnesses.
As a military doctor, Cao Dahuang could only travel around visiting patients, examining cases, and researching treatment strategies. He moved between various counties, and Li Ying's younger brother was one of the cases. He had visited him a few days ago, prescribed a medicine, and stabilized his condition.
Liu Sheng recalled his father's words, "The world is about to descend into chaos."
Demon race, war, bandits, mutinous soldiers, family feuds, and this inexplicable sleeping sickness.
First, he and Song Bo's family were extorted by the Beggars' Gang, and then...
Wait a minute!
Aunt Song, the head of the Yan family, and then Li Ying's younger brother.
Liu Sheng suddenly had a thought, as if he had remembered something. He found Li Ying:
"Brother Li, did your brother go to Shazhou City before he fell ill?"
"Yes, my mother weaves a carpet every year, but it doesn't fetch a good price in the county, so my brother and I transport it to Shazhou City to sell. We just went there a few days ago. What happened?"
"It's nothing, I just suddenly thought of it and was just asking."
Liu Sheng already had some guesses in his mind. He turned back and found Cao Dahuang again:
"You fatso, I have an idea about this sleeping sickness!"
Cao Dahuang, his mouth greasy from eating, replied casually, "What's wrong? Does Sheng-ge'er also know medicine?"
"No, I've discovered that all the patients I know had recently visited Shazhou City before contracting the disease! I think if the source of this disease is indeed Shazhou City, then the medical methods can most likely also be found there!"
"!!!"
Upon hearing this, Cao Dahuang's pupils dilated in surprise.
He is, after all, a doctor, and when making a diagnosis, he always thinks about the pathology first, without ever considering the root cause.
After carefully reviewing past cases, although not everyone was asked, there were indeed quite a few cases in Sabah.
He slapped his thigh excitedly:
"Sheng-ge'er, thank you so much!"
After slapping his thigh, Cao Dahuang grabbed a few more slices of meat to celebrate this groundbreaking discovery.
"It's nothing, I just suddenly thought of it... Hey, you should eat less! I bought this specifically for both families."
Liu Sheng breathed a sigh of relief. That was all he could do; the rest was beyond his control.
He looked at the crowd.
Wang Zheng's younger sister carefully picked up the slices of meat, chewing each small piece for a long time until it was almost tasteless before swallowing it, her face beaming with happiness.
Li Ying's younger brother also showed some unusual energy, sitting down next to his brother and eating the tender lamb liver in small bites.
Wang Zheng's parents chatted with Li's mother about everyday matters, listening to Wang Zheng and Li Ying share their experiences at the martial arts school, their faces filled with the joy of seeing their child grow up.
Liu Sheng felt the genuine warmth between the two families.
At the dinner table, there might be a simple meat dish that one can afford.
It was filled with the warmth of mutual support.
This seemed to dissipate much of the humiliation and resentment that had accumulated in his heart due to encountering chaotic soldiers and demon servants along the way.
Crescent Moon County.
Lichun Courtyard, private room.
The carved wooden table was laden with delicacies.
The whole suckling pig is roasted until it's golden red and sizzling with oil; the camel hump on the large plate has a translucent, snow-white texture that melts in your mouth; the fresh sea bass is sliced into thin, translucent pieces, served with scallions, ginger, mustard, and vinegar, arranged like an ice butterfly with outstretched wings.
Stewing beef hooves with sand onions and wild mushrooms produces a milky white broth, and the tendons are soft and sticky.
The flatbread, about a foot in diameter, is filled with meat filling, topped with fermented black beans, and baked with ghee until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Finally, there's the sand rice made from sand sedge seeds, cooked together with millet and served with pickled turnip shreds, which is refreshing and helps cut through the richness; and the sand date flower cake, which is sweet but not greasy, leaving a lingering fragrance on the lips and teeth.
The dinner table.
The county magistrate and the county lieutenant were sitting there discussing Ren and Kang.
Today, County Magistrate Kang is hosting the event.
"Oh dear, is this kind of feast too extravagant for just the two of us?" Lun Ren frowned as he looked at the table full of delicacies.
"Not much, not at all. If you ask me, you are being far too frugal. This is just a few simple dishes, a casual meal. As the head of a county, and also a member of the imperial family, while you may not favor extravagance, you must not lose face!"
The county magistrate, observing people's expressions, flattered and pleaded for their favor, frequently offering them wine.
Finally, an undisguised satisfaction appeared on Lun Ren's face.
Seeing that the message had been conveyed, County Magistrate Kang raised his wine cup, bowed, and said, "My lord, the Beggars' Gang and the Black Fox Gang are currently unable to spare any resources. My Kang family is alone against the Yin and Yan families, and we are truly willing but unable to do so!"
He then recounted the current difficulties faced by the Kang family, especially the increasing number of wealthy families from Shazhou building houses and opening courtyards in Yueya County.
The Yan family is in the stone business, and they're currently enjoying good fortune. If they continue to make money like this, they'll become more powerful, and the Kang family will have even less control over them.
However, if the Kang family deals with the Yan family first, the Yin family will definitely take the opportunity to stab them in the back, so County Magistrate Kang feels very troubled.
When it came to serious matters, the magistrate's smile finally faded somewhat:
"It's time to put the Yan family in check."
Upon hearing the magistrate's decision on the matter, County Lieutenant Kang's spirits lifted, and he continued:
"Your Excellency is wise, but taking action against the Yan family within this county is too obvious and will attract criticism! The Yin family may use this as an excuse to ask the Yin family of Shazhou for help in advance."
Lun Ren scoffed, "It's not good to make a move in the city. Hasn't the Yan family been sending a lot of caravans lately? I heard that a lot of rebel troops have arrived recently. It's normal for accidents to happen on the way, isn't it?"
County Magistrate Kang immediately understood: "Your Excellency means... something like what happened with the bandits last time?"
Magistrate Lun Ren took out a gleaming silver token from his waist, on which was engraved the demonic character "Lun".
"Take my token and go find a few deserters from the border army. Promise them that I can pardon their crimes as deserters, and they will know what to do."
Upon seeing that it was a silver token, County Magistrate Kang's spirits lifted. He took the silver token with both hands; it was icy cold to the touch, but his heart warmed.
In the Great Fan Kingdom, having this token makes things much easier.
"Your humble servant understands!"
We've finished discussing the important matters.
Kang, the county magistrate, saw that the magistrate had already stopped eating and was leaning against a cushioned folding chair.
He then remembered that the two of them were still in the Lichun Courtyard, and that the master had gone to the third floor last time.
So he quickly took out a small wooden box from his pocket.
Upon opening the wooden box, a dark green pill with a slightly bitter, herbal scent was revealed in the center.
"My lord, our Kang family recently obtained the 'Pure Yang Pill' from the rebel army, and we are pleased to present it to you!"
"Oh! The 'Pure Yang Pill'? I see, go and get on with it!"
Upon hearing the words "pure yang" and knowing that it was produced by the rebel army, the county magistrate knew that this elixir must be extraordinary.
After County Magistrate Kang bowed and left, Lun Ren pushed open the door to the private room and immediately went up to the third floor.
Two and a half minutes later, he returned to the private room.
"It doesn't seem much different from 'power pills'!"
Lun Ren frowned.
"And it's even more bitter..."