Chapter 422: Teach everyone the acupuncture techniques (2)
A Blessed Daughter
Chapter 422: Teach everyone the acupuncture techniques (2)
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All of them were doctors, so they knew how valuable a refined acupuncture method could be. Some doctors had become renowned just from mastering one such specialized technique for a certain illness, living comfortably ever since.
In fact, many people would have to formally apprentice under a master— even kneel and bow— just for a chance to learn a single intricate acupuncture method.
Something so precious was not something people would casually teach to others, especially to their peers.
Wei Ruo explained,
“Actually, during these past few days when I’ve been performing acupuncture, all of you have been present. If you had wanted to secretly learn it, you could have done so already. But none of you did. Except for the first time when you watched halfway, after that you all turned away and didn’t watch the whole process.”
Doctor Cheng said,
“That’s the rule— without formally apprenticing, we cannot secretly learn from another. Even though this is a special situation, we shouldn’t break the code of conduct.”
Wei Ruo replied,
“That only shows how upright all of you are. I’m teaching you this acupuncture method so that more people can be saved— there’s nothing wrong with that. Besides, these are extraordinary times. The more people who know this method, the more lives we can save. How could I put my own interests before that?”
This acupuncture method was only one among the many techniques Wei Ruo had mastered, so she didn’t mind sharing it.
Moreover, her teacher had once told her that true medicine exists to benefit others— as long as one teaches those with a healer’s heart and upright intentions, it doesn’t matter whether they’re peers or rivals.
Wei Ruo’s words left the five other doctors speechless. Shock, gratitude, and admiration were written clearly on their faces.
At last, the eldest among them, Doctor Cheng, spoke on everyone’s behalf:
“Young Master Xu, your generosity and righteousness move us deeply. We will remember this favor.”
At this moment, there was no need for further words— the best way to repay such trust was to learn the method well and use it to save as many people as possible.
Wei Ruo nodded, then took out paper and brush. With practiced skill, she began to draw a detailed diagram of the human body’s acupuncture points.
She then circled the points where the needles were to be inserted, one by one in order, explaining to them the reasoning behind each needle’s placement.
The doctors listened attentively, occasionally showing looks of astonishment and admiration as they marveled at the elegance and precision of the method.
They had known that this acupuncture technique, when combined with the herbal prescriptions they had developed together, was effective— but only now, hearing Young Master Xu’s explanation, did they truly understand its depth and the extent of his medical mastery.
When Wei Ruo finished explaining, she asked,
“Do you have any questions?”
The others shook their heads— none had any.
Young Master Xu’s explanation had been detailed and thorough. All of them were experienced physicians, so any difficulties they might face would only be in memorizing everything at once— they would need to copy the diagrams and study them repeatedly later.
Wei Ruo said,
“Then let’s begin. Time waits for no one.”
The others nodded.
They then split up, each heading to their assigned area to treat the registered patients in their homes.
Some suggested that the patients should be gathered in one place to make it easier to manage and treat them collectively.
However, given the current weather— with snow and ice covering the roads— moving patients, especially those in critical condition, would be extremely difficult. The jolts and exposure to the cold during transport could worsen their condition, not to mention the increased risk of spreading infection along the way.
After discussion, they decided it would be better for Wei Ruo and the other doctors to endure the hardship and go door-to-door to treat patients in their homes. Those with milder symptoms would have their family members collect the prescribed medicine from the yamen* to take home.
In fact, many people would have to formally apprentice under a master— even kneel and bow— just for a chance to learn a single intricate acupuncture method.
Something so precious was not something people would casually teach to others, especially to their peers.
Wei Ruo explained,
“Actually, during these past few days when I’ve been performing acupuncture, all of you have been present. If you had wanted to secretly learn it, you could have done so already. But none of you did. Except for the first time when you watched halfway, after that you all turned away and didn’t watch the whole process.”
Doctor Cheng said,
“That’s the rule— without formally apprenticing, we cannot secretly learn from another. Even though this is a special situation, we shouldn’t break the code of conduct.”
Wei Ruo replied,
“That only shows how upright all of you are. I’m teaching you this acupuncture method so that more people can be saved— there’s nothing wrong with that. Besides, these are extraordinary times. The more people who know this method, the more lives we can save. How could I put my own interests before that?”
This acupuncture method was only one among the many techniques Wei Ruo had mastered, so she didn’t mind sharing it.
Moreover, her teacher had once told her that true medicine exists to benefit others— as long as one teaches those with a healer’s heart and upright intentions, it doesn’t matter whether they’re peers or rivals.
Wei Ruo’s words left the five other doctors speechless. Shock, gratitude, and admiration were written clearly on their faces.
At last, the eldest among them, Doctor Cheng, spoke on everyone’s behalf:
“Young Master Xu, your generosity and righteousness move us deeply. We will remember this favor.”
At this moment, there was no need for further words— the best way to repay such trust was to learn the method well and use it to save as many people as possible.
Wei Ruo nodded, then took out paper and brush. With practiced skill, she began to draw a detailed diagram of the human body’s acupuncture points.
-acupuncture points
She then circled the points where the needles were to be inserted, one by one in order, explaining to them the reasoning behind each needle’s placement.
The doctors listened attentively, occasionally showing looks of astonishment and admiration as they marveled at the elegance and precision of the method.
They had known that this acupuncture technique, when combined with the herbal prescriptions they had developed together, was effective— but only now, hearing Young Master Xu’s explanation, did they truly understand its depth and the extent of his medical mastery.
When Wei Ruo finished explaining, she asked,
“Do you have any questions?”
The others shook their heads— none had any.
Young Master Xu’s explanation had been detailed and thorough. All of them were experienced physicians, so any difficulties they might face would only be in memorizing everything at once— they would need to copy the diagrams and study them repeatedly later.
Wei Ruo said,
“Then let’s begin. Time waits for no one.”
The others nodded.
They then split up, each heading to their assigned area to treat the registered patients in their homes.
Some suggested that the patients should be gathered in one place to make it easier to manage and treat them collectively.
However, given the current weather— with snow and ice covering the roads— moving patients, especially those in critical condition, would be extremely difficult. The jolts and exposure to the cold during transport could worsen their condition, not to mention the increased risk of spreading infection along the way.
After discussion, they decided it would be better for Wei Ruo and the other doctors to endure the hardship and go door-to-door to treat patients in their homes. Those with milder symptoms would have their family members collect the prescribed medicine from the yamen* to take home.
*Yamen (衙门) refers to the government office or administrative headquarters in ancient China.
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