Chapter 6

Everyone saw Shan Fei feeling Cao Xin's pulse, and they all shook their heads secretly, thinking that the second manager of the Cao family pharmacy was not just a figurehead. If even Cao Xin couldn't diagnose the illness, who would believe that a servant could have a higher insight?

Moreover, even if the diagnosis was correct, it wouldn't be of much use. The top priority now was to treat and save the patient.

Cao Ning'er had the same thoughts as everyone else. Seeing the situation, she frowned and gave a signal to the maid Cuier and Cao Xin, indicating that they should follow her instructions.

Shan Fei didn't know how to feel the pulse.

This was a rather sophisticated skill, and even in his time, there were very few traditional Chinese medicine practitioners who truly knew how to do it. Many of those who claimed to feel the pulse were just providing psychological comfort to patients, and some didn't even know what they were doing.

However, Shan Fei knew what he was doing.

He didn't need to feel the pulse!

Holding Fu Bo's wrist, Shan Fei brought his four fingers together and found the Ximen acupoint on Fu Bo's arm.

The Ximen acupoint is one of the twelve meridians in the human body, located on the palm side of the forearm, five inches above the wrist crease. Modern scientific research has confirmed that long-term massage of the heart meridian can reduce heart pressure and improve blood supply.

In the past, Western medicine had strongly criticized traditional Chinese medicine, ridiculing the study of meridians and even denying the existence of meridians and acupoints. Later, it was proven that these were misconceptions of Western medicine, and the twelve meridians do indeed exist. After that, the study of meridians flourished. In Shan Fei's time, it was quite common to have some knowledge of meridians, and some simple treatment methods were quietly popularized among the people, though hospitals were wary of teaching these methods to patients, fearing that they might starve the doctors.

Shan Fei used a common treatment for sudden heart attacks. He wasn't a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, but he had spent many years in the wild, where he didn't care whether a doctor was traditional or Western, as long as they could treat the illness. He was familiar with simple treatments for common diseases and had some confidence in treating Fu Bo's condition.

Pressing the Ximen acupoint on Fu Bo's left arm with his left thumb, Shan Fei held Fu Bo's left hand with his right hand. He rotated his left thumb in reverse and shook his right hand outward, concentrating and shaking about ten times. Fu Bo's tightly closed eyelids fluttered, and Shan Fei then switched to the Neiguan acupoint on Fu Bo's arm and shook it several more times. After a series of violent coughs, Fu Bo suddenly opened his eyes.

"Fu Bo is awake," Cao Ning'er called out softly.

Cao Xin and Cuier, who had already walked to the door, turned around and immediately rushed back. They saw that Shan Fei's expression was very different from before.

What kind of skilled doctor was this young servant who could cure an illness by just shaking an arm?

Cao Ning'er glanced at Shan Fei, her surprise evident, but then she turned to Fu Bo and whispered, "Fu Bo, how are you feeling?"

Seeing the young mistress, Fu Bo's old tears flowed. "Young mistress, this old servant is useless. The deed to the pharmacy that you entrusted me with has been taken by the eldest son."

He was an old retainer of the Cao family, having watched Cao Fu and Cao Ning'er grow up, and he had always been loyal to the Cao family. After the new capital of Xuchang was built, most of the Cao clan moved there, and he followed, responsible for managing the Cao family pharmacy, even personally keeping the deed to the pharmacy.

Fu Bo had always treated the pharmacy like his own home. When he saw the eldest son trying to sell the pharmacy, he tried to calm Cao Fu and secretly asked the second manager to find the young mistress. However, he didn't expect the eldest son to find the deed and take it, which caused him to faint from anger and worry.

Seeing that Fu Bo was only concerned about the pharmacy and not his own health, Cao Ning'er felt a pang of sadness. She raised the box and said, "Fu Bo, don't worry, the deed to the pharmacy is still here."

Fu Bo was overjoyed and almost cried, grabbing the box and opening it to take a look, then he let out a sigh of relief.

Seeing that Fu Bo was out of danger, Cao Ning'er also breathed a sigh of relief. She looked at Shan Fei with gratitude and then turned to Cao Fu, who was about to leave, and called out, "Cao Fu, stop right there!"

Cao Fu had been worried about Fu Bo's life, knowing that if Fu Bo died, his father would be furious and might even break his legs. Seeing that Fu Bo was fine, he realized his own problem and was about to slip away quietly, but was stopped by his sister's shout.

However, without Shan Fei blocking the door, Cao Fu wouldn't have stayed. He had almost reached the door when he suddenly walked back quickly.

Cao Ning'er was surprised, not knowing why her useless brother was being so obedient, but she quickly understood. The sound of hooves could be heard outside the pharmacy, and a few people walked in quickly. The leader was tall and handsome, with a sword at his waist, the scabbard wrapped in gold thread, and a jade pendant hanging from the tassel, looking like a refined young master.

As soon as he entered the pharmacy, he adjusted his hat and belt, looking quite dignified. When he saw Cao Ning'er, his eyes lit up, and he smiled, "I didn't expect the young mistress to be here. This is good. Ji Yuan, is the deed ready?"

Cao Fu's face turned pale, and he whispered, "Sister, you have to save me this time."

Cao Ning'er was angry and coldly asked, "Xiahou Heng, what are you doing here?"

Xiahou Heng? A familiar name?

Shan Fei frowned when he heard the name. He was gradually adapting to the current era but still adhered to the principle of being high-profile in his actions but low-profile in his life!

He had saved Fu Bo's life just now because it was necessary, and he couldn't just stand by and watch someone die. Now, seeing the young master's demeanor, he decided to step back. This person was clearly a second-generation official.

Such people existed in every era.

In Xuchang, the capital, the emperor was not a big deal, but these second-generation officials certainly had powerful backgrounds and connections. It was best to avoid conflict if possible.

Actually, without anyone explaining, Shan Fei had already figured out the situation. Behind a successful man, there are usually one or more unsung women, but around a successful woman, there are often many unsuccessful men.

Cao Ning'er, as a woman, could control the economic power of the Cao Hong family, so it was clear that Cao Fu was useless.

In his time, useless second-generation officials were often taken advantage of. It seemed that this one had been tricked by Xiahou Heng, losing the deed to the Cao family pharmacy.

However, for Cao Fu to dare to lose, someone had to be willing to take the risk. Cao Hong was not an easy person to deal with, so the person who won the deed to the Cao family pharmacy must also have some background.

Xiahou Heng? Shan Fei tried to recall, and finally remembered that this person was the son of Xiahou Yuan. He was interested in archaeology but didn't have a deep impression of these second-generation officials who had nothing to do with ancient artifacts. He had never dug up this person's grave, so he knew very little about him.

However, he did know that Xiahou Yuan was a formidable figure. In the military, it was said, "The military commander Xiahou Yuan can travel 500 miles in three days and 1,000 miles in six days."

This meant that Xiahou Yuan could move his troops very quickly, with the characteristics of a modern special forces unit.

Moreover, historical records show that Xiahou Yuan had once served time in prison for Cao Cao.

It was said that men have four unbreakable bonds: serving together in the military, serving time in prison, sharing in the spoils of crime, and visiting brothels together. Shan Fei didn't know if Xiahou Yuan and the lustful Cao Cao had visited brothels together, but he knew that the first three bonds were unbreakable. In fact, Xiahou Yuan and Xiahou Dun were the most trusted people by Cao Cao, besides his cousins Cao Hong and Cao Ren. They were not brothers by blood but were closer than brothers.

Shan Fei quickly figured out the relationships and decided to just watch the show.

Cao Ning'er, however, couldn't just watch. She coldly looked at Xiahou Heng, waiting for his answer.

Xiahou Heng laughed and said, "It seems that Ji Yuan hasn't told the young mistress yet, but I don't mind explaining... It's a small matter. Ji Yuan and I made a bet at Ruxian Tower, and he lost."

Cao Ning'er's face turned ashen, and she turned to Cao Fu, "Is that true?"

She knew what Ruxian Tower was, and just hearing about it made her feel dirty. She had known for a long time that Cao Fu was useless, but she never expected that he would sell the family's property for a courtesan.

Cao Fu just nodded and whispered, "Sister, give him the deed. I promise I won't gamble again."

"You promise me?" Cao Ning'er laughed bitterly, her finger almost touching Cao Fu's nose, "You still have the nerve to say that?"

Her nose tingled, and tears welled up in her eyes. She wanted to say something but held back, then turned to Xiahou Heng, "Xiahou young master, I don't know what your bet was, but that's between you and him. I'm telling you clearly today, you won't get the deed to the Cao family pharmacy!"

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