Rebirth and Marriage: I am the Mistress of the Palace

Chapter 778 Mrs. Gu's Appreciation

Mrs. Gu actually didn't believe that Shen Wantang's medical skills were that good.

Even the imperial physician couldn't cure her stubborn illness. Whenever she got angry, her throat would swell and ache as if it was being torn apart. How could Shen Wantang possibly cure it?

However, since Shen Wantang had this intention, she didn't want to offend her daughter-in-law, so she immediately stretched out her hand and asked Shen Wantang to take her pulse.

Anyway, even if Shen Wantang cannot be cured, it’s no big deal. Just treat it as coaxing the child.

Shen Wantang naturally knew that Madam Gu did not believe in her medical skills, otherwise she would have taken the initiative to ask her to take her pulse.

However, she didn't care whether Mrs. Gu believed it or not. After today, she would believe it anyway.

She actually didn't want to care at first. There was an imperial physician who checked Madam Gu's pulse all year round. Madam Gu was also fine in her previous life, which proved that she was in good health and did not have any serious illness. Some of her illnesses were just minor ones. It didn't matter much whether she took Madam Gu to see a doctor or not.

But today, it was obvious that there was a rift between Mrs. Gu and Meng Yunlan, and she saw the possibility that this rift would continue to expand.

Of course she wouldn't miss this opportunity.

After taking her pulse, Shen Wantang asked, "Mother, this sore throat has been bothering you for a while now, right? Whenever you get angry, you'll experience dry mouth and thirst, followed by a tearing pain."

Madam Gu was stunned: "Tang'er, this... is this what Ah Ning told you about my condition, or did you diagnose it yourself by taking my pulse?"

"A Ning never told me this."

Shen Wantang smiled and said, "Your pulse is stringy and rapid, your arteries are as tight as a violin string, and your pulse rate is a few beats faster than that of an average person. This is a sign of excessive liver fire."

"This can cause liver qi to stagnate and turn into fire, and accelerate the circulation of qi and blood. Some people will experience headaches and dizziness, some will become irritable, and some will suffer from sore throats and sleepless nights."

"I see that my mother's face is pale with yellow, and her tongue is heavily coated. It must be liver fire that is causing the pain in her throat, and possibly also the tinnitus and ear swelling."

Mrs. Gu was surprised and looked at Shen Wantang seriously. She didn't expect that her daughter-in-law actually knew medicine!

She had never mentioned her tinnitus symptoms to anyone because it was insignificant compared to the tearing pain in her throat. She herself did not take tinnitus seriously.

Shen Wantang saw her mother-in-law's expression change and knew she was beginning to believe in herself. Without changing her expression, she continued, "Mother's sore throat is more severe in the spring, and less severe in the fall and winter."

Mrs. Gu had never really paid attention to these things, but now she thought about them carefully.

After a moment, she was about to nod when Nanny Chang, who was standing beside her, said excitedly, "Yes, yes, yes! The Second Young Master's wife is absolutely right! Madam's attacks are more frequent in the spring, and she can't sleep at night. But after autumn, the attacks are less frequent, and she can sleep for a while at night, but she often wakes up in pain!"

Shen Wantang chuckled, "Mammy takes care of Mother wholeheartedly and pays close attention to her health. That's how she can tell the seasonal differences in the same symptom. Mother, you've got a great Mammy!"

These words made Mrs. Gu and Nanny Chang feel as refreshed as if they had eaten a bowl of ice in the hot summer.

Nanny Chang smiled and said, "Second Young Master's Madam, you are too kind. I am only fulfilling my duties as a personal nanny."

Madam Gu nodded in agreement: "Tang'er is right. Nanny Chang has been with me for all these years. She is indeed considerate and dedicated. She is a good nanny who is rare among thousands. Nanny Chang, even Tang'er praised you. It seems that I have to increase your monthly salary again!"

Nanny Chang laughed so hard that two more crow's feet appeared at the corners of her eyes. "You just gave me a raise a few days ago, but if you still want to raise it, I'm thick-skinned and won't refuse! No one thinks their monthly salary is too high, right?"

Mrs. Gu burst out laughing at her: "Hahaha, you old thing, you are just a money-grubber! You should thank Tang'er very much for the monthly salary increase this time!"

Madam Chang also laughed: "Yes, yes, this old servant thanks the Second Young Master's Madam! Thank you, Madam! The Second Young Master's Madam must come often. This old servant's prosperity depends on you!"

Shen Wantang also laughed, and for a moment, the atmosphere in the room became very relaxed and happy.

But who knew that Mrs. Gu laughed so hard that her throat was strained. The pain made her eyes go black and she almost cried.

Nanny Chang quickly fed her some tea, and when Madam Gu recovered, she turned to Shen Wantang and said, "Since the Second Young Master's wife knows so much about Madam's illness, can she cure her? This will completely put an end to Madam's pain and distress!"

Shen Wantang pondered for a moment, "A complete cure is impossible. After all, as a human being, we have emotions, and emotions easily lead to anger. When anger arises, it needs an outlet. If it's not just a sore throat, there will be other places to relieve it."

Nanny Chang was a little disappointed: "Ah? This... this can't be cured? What should I do?"

Madam Gu, on the other hand, had expected this and wasn't too disappointed. "The imperial physicians at the Imperial Hospital have said something similar, telling me to be less angry. Other than that, they don't have any other good solutions. Fortunately, my illness isn't serious. I can drink a few bowls of herbal soup and endure it for four or five days, and it will be gone."

Nanny Chang sighed, "Madam, you sound so relaxed. This illness is indeed a minor problem, but it's been very agonizing for you. You haven't been able to eat or sleep well for several days. Even drinking tea is torture. Today is only the second day of the attack. You still have to endure two or three more days!"

Mrs. Gu's attitude was quite good: "I have to endure it for a few more days, but next time I won't get angry no matter what happens. I have to take good care of them. I'll let the younger generations solve their own problems. I'll try not to worry about them."

While the two of them were talking, Shen Wantang had already asked the maid to bring paper and pen, and started writing the prescription.

By the time they finished chatting, she had finished writing.

Nanny Chang couldn't help but ask, "Second Young Master's Madam, is this the prescription you wrote for Madam? Didn't you say it couldn't be cured?"

Shen Wantang nodded. "It can't be cured, but you can take it immediately when your mother's symptoms flare up. The pain will go away in half a day at most."

Upon hearing this, Madam Gu perked up. She grabbed Shen Wantang's hand and said, "Good boy, are you serious?! Is it really that effective?"

Shen Wantang patted her hands and said with a smile, "Whether it works or not, Mother will know once she tries it!"

Madam Gu immediately ordered Nanny Chang: "Quick, send someone to get the medicine according to Tang'er's prescription!"

Only she knew how much her throat hurt. If it could be healed in half a day, she would cry with joy.

However, even the prescription written by the imperial physician could only shorten the duration of her illness to four or five days. Could Shen Wantang really make her recover in half a day?

Mrs. Gu had her doubts in her heart, but she naturally would not say it out loud. Not only did she not say it out loud, she also asked someone to open the box and personally picked out a pair of crystal clear jade bracelets and gave them to Shen Wantang.

Regardless of the effectiveness of the medicine, the daughter-in-law's filial piety is commendable, as she is grateful to Shen Wantang for this favor.