Flowery Hair: A Maidservant

Chapter 390 Fat Boy's Lightness Pill

To confirm her suspicions, Meng Shu frowned and asked, "Imperial Physician Jian, based on the pulse diagnosis, can you determine when Consort Qing's palpitations began?"

Consort Chun looked at Jian Zhi with a solemn expression.

Although Jian Zhi was unaware of the situation, he still respectfully replied, "Your Majesty, palpitations are a complex condition with varying pulse responses. Judging from Consort Qing's pulse yesterday, although the attacks have been frequent over the past month, there is nothing seriously wrong with her."

"To trace the source of the illness, we need to combine the pulse records from the past few months."

A hint of disappointment flashed in Meng Shu's eyes, but she said instead, "Alright, let's take Wan'er's pulse first."

She looked at Consort Chun and explained gently, "I know that the Zhen family physician has prescribed a new medicine for Wan'er, but ultimately, 'medicinal supplements are not as good as spiritual nourishment.' It would be best if she could not rely on herbal medicine."

Consort Chun smiled gracefully, gently rolling up her sleeve to reveal a section of her fair wrist.

Before taking her pulse, Jian Zhi observed her complexion and said, "Your Majesty's complexion is excellent today. What's rare is that your brows are relaxed. Just as Consort Jin said, the key to treating liver stagnation is regulating the mind. If you can resolve it yourself, it's better than ten doses of good medicine."

"You've all been so worried..." Consort Chun glanced at Meng Shu gently, "I slept soundly last night, and when I woke up this morning, I felt much more relaxed than usual."

Mengzhu, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but interject: "That's right! Perhaps it was because she drank two cups of rose dew that Her Highness slept so soundly last night, she didn't even turn over."

While everyone was talking, Donggua squatted down, opened the sandalwood medicine box, took out a pulse pillow, and handed it to Jianzhi.

Meng Shu and Meng Zhu held their breath, watching Jian Zhi's pulse diagnosis with great anticipation. Consort Chun, who hadn't paid much attention before, was also infected by the atmosphere and inexplicably felt a bit hopeful.

"Rose dew is warm in nature and mainly benefits the lungs and spleen, as well as soothes the liver and relieves depression." After Jian Zhi withdrew his finger, he did not directly describe the pulse, but instead said, "Your Majesty may drink a small cup every day from now on, which will be beneficial to both body and mind."

Meng Shu's eyes immediately lit up with joy: "Doctor Jian, are you saying that Wan'er's condition has improved this time?"

Jian Zhi pondered for a moment and said, "There are indeed signs of relief."

He looked up at Consort Chun with a serious expression. “However, this illness is most susceptible to recurrence. In the future, it is important to maintain a peaceful state of mind and avoid excessive thinking and worry. I think we should observe for a few more days and temporarily refrain from medication, focusing instead on dietary therapy.”

This is already excellent news.

Meng Shu immediately instructed Dong Gua to prepare a feast, and they ate lunch together at Cuiyu Hall. "The chrysanthemums in the Imperial Garden are blooming beautifully. Let's go admire the flowers and relax this afternoon."

Green Willow, being very perceptive, immediately chimed in, "This servant will go to escort Imperial Physician Jian, and on the way, I'll go to Huining Palace to invite Aunt Mei and Mingyue over."

Jian Zhi followed Green Willow out of the Lingcui Palace gate.

He had worked two consecutive nights, and there was a faint bluish tinge under his eyes. As usual, he could leave the palace and return home after checking Meng Shu's pulse today.

On the way back to the Imperial Medical Bureau, Jian Zhi asked cautiously, "I didn't have time to ask in detail earlier... I wonder if Miss Green Willow knows why Consort Chun's mood has changed these past two days?"

Green Willow smiled slightly upon hearing this; she had been waiting for this question.

"This servant is not quite sure either. Yesterday afternoon, this servant accompanied our mistress to Huining Palace, where the two mistresses talked for quite a while in the study."

Strangely enough, when I paid my respects at Renming Hall this morning, I noticed that Consort Chun's expression seemed much more relaxed.

Jian Zhi paused slightly, a realization dawning on her—'So that's why this girl insisted on sending me out of the palace; she probably wants me to deliver a message to the Madam.'

He continued, "It must be Consort Jin's witty words that have enlightened me. That's good. Although my master has devised a new prescription, he still hasn't had the chance to see the Consort. You should know that medicine can heal the body, but it can't heal the heart."

As she spoke, she took out a small celadon bottle from her sleeve. "Thank you for the gift, Miss Green Willow. This is a specially made Baohe Pill. If you have a stomach upset, you should feel better after taking it for seven days."

Green Willow was taken aback: "...How did Physician Jian know that I had damaged my spleen and stomach by tasting winter melon dishes a few days ago...?"

Upon hearing this, Jian Zhi reached into his other sleeve and pulled out another porcelain bottle: "Miss Lao Luliu gave this bottle of 'Fat Child and Light Body Pills' to Miss Dong Gua. Just now, judging from her complexion, she seems to have symptoms of spleen deficiency, dampness, qi stagnation, and blood stasis."

"Fatty...Fatty?"

Green Willow was stunned and almost bit her tongue.

Jian Zhi is practically swearing!

Jian Zhi was completely unaware and patiently explained, "This is a pill I obtained by chance during my travels in Sichuan. It is effective in reducing fat and clearing phlegm, and it is exactly what Miss Winter Melon is symptomatic about."

The two parted ways at the crossroads of the palace road.

Green Willow, clutching two medicine bottles, curtsied and said, "Thank you, Physician Jian. I will definitely pass them on to Winter Melon."

After Jian Zhi walked away, she stared at the 'Fat Child Weight Loss Pill', feeling both amused and exasperated.