After Transmigration, I Picked Up A Husband and Daughter
Chapter 212: Applying Needles with the Tongue

Chapter 212: Chapter 212: Applying Needles with the Tongue

Su Yu carefully observed from the side. Although Jiang Wangshan was conscious, his face was contorted, and his speech was unclear. He nearly completely lacked the ability to move below the neck, with only his head capable of slight movement, and that required all his strength to make a small shift in his position.

He had also lost control of his bladder and bowels, which often involuntarily expelled.

Overall, Jiang Wangshan’s mobility issues were likely due to spinal damage, while his facial expressions and speech difficulties could be the result of damage to the related nerves or speech-control areas in his brain.

After Jiang Wangshan had finished eating, Su Yu took his pulse and inquired about his daily living habits, confirming that her diagnosis matched the actual condition.

Su Yu sighed softly, "This really isn’t easy."

Although Xie Xinghua had been mentally prepared, this conversation undoubtedly touched her pain point again, and the faint flame of hope in her heart seemed to be extinguished by cold water once more.

But she was not willing to give up just yet and pleaded, "Is there really no other treatment method?"

After a moment’s thought, Su Yu could only promise to do her best but dared not offer a definite answer.

"I will explore all possibilities to the best of my ability,"

promised Su Yu earnestly.

"Good, good, good, Sister-in-law, you go ahead and do your best without worry. Whatever the outcome, I will accept it without any complaints,"

Xie Xinghua replied eagerly, afraid that Su Yu might have any reservations.

As long as Su Yu gave her all, there would always be a glimmer of hope, and after all, the current situation couldn’t get any worse from trying.

Su Yu nodded solemnly, knowing well that the treatment must be approached cautiously and not hastily.

While Jiang Wangshan’s condition was indeed complicated, it was not without a chance of improvement.

By stimulating key acupoints to activate the nervous system, supplemented by specific medicated plasters and Fire Dragon Moxa to smooth the meridians, along with systematic rehabilitation training, she devised a detailed treatment plan and decided to implement it the very next day.

Jiang Ziling’s leg treatment was also showing results, and the dosage of medication had been greatly reduced. Next, they would start with acupuncture treatment, also using stimulation of acupoints to awaken dormant nerves, assisted by warm moxibustion, in hopes of clearing the blockages in the body, improving blood circulation, and hastening his recovery of walking ability...

Every step was an effort towards light and hope.

Er Ya’s hands were like a breeze of spring, fluttering through every corner of the kitchen, fast and orderly. In no time, the space was transformed, with pots, pans, ladles, and spatulas all in their place, the stove as clean as new, and the air filled with a faint freshness and tranquility.

After tidying up the kitchen, she turned to grinding herbs.

Despite the monotonous and tiresome task, under her nimble hands, the stone mill seemed to come to life, slowly turning the herbs into a fine powder.

Because there were limited tools for grinding medicine, with only three primitive mills available, this gave Jiang Ziling an unusual leisure time, allowing him the chance to quietly observe this warm and serene scene.

However, Jiang Ziling’s hands were not at ease; his large hands, frequently busy with heavy tasks, were now covered in tiny clear blisters, like morning dew adorning his skin, telling of his recent hard work.

Seeing this, Su Yu gently took his large hands. Under the flickering, dim yellow candlelight, they appeared exceptionally soft and warm.

She took out a Golden Needle as thin as a strand of hair and with movements almost invisible to the eye, she gently pierced those small blisters and then sprinkled a dab of light blue Indigo Powder over them. The powder seemed to have a magical quality, not only effectively reducing inflammation but also aiding in the healing of wounds and accelerating the recovery process.

Throughout the entire process, Su Yu’s actions were smooth and full of care, stirring a warm current in Jiang Ziling’s heart. A gentle smile hung on his lips, and his eyes were filled with gratitude for Su Yu’s attentive care.

After dealing with the blisters, Su Yu prepared a basin of warm water for Jiang Ziling and said with a gentle yet firm tone, "First, unwrap the bandage on your leg and wash it, and then I will perform acupuncture on you."

Jiang Ziling did as he was told, and as he unwrapped the bandage, it seemed as though he was also shedding his restraints, ready to welcome a new life.

As Su Yu’s fingers deftly moved, one Golden Needle after another was precisely inserted into the acupoints on Jiang Ziling’s legs.

Starting with the "Futu acupoint" on the outside of the thigh and passing through the "Biguan" and "Yanglingquan Acupoints," until reaching the "Zusanli Acupoint," each acupoint was chosen with perfection, ending at the "Sanyinjiao Acupoint" on the inside of the lower leg. She even expertly added a needle at the "Jiaji acupoint" on the back, as if knitting a net of recovery.

During the whole process, she was focused and delicate, with each step reflecting her profound understanding of medical skills and the nuanced emotions of care for her patient.

"Do you feel anything?"

Su Yu inquired softly, her gaze brimming with concern.

Jiang Ziling nodded slightly, a trace of a smile that was hard to notice appeared on his face, "I feel a bit of soreness and swelling, but it’s not uncomfortable."

Hearing this, Su Yu already had a plan in mind, "Feeling something means that the qi and blood are circulating. Your leg is healing faster than I expected. In about half a month, you should be able to dispense with the crutch. If you continue to rest for another month or so, I believe you’ll be able to walk briskly just like before."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ziling’s joy was evident, and his eyes sparkled with boundless anticipation for his future life, "That’s wonderful!"

Off to the side, three little girls were deeply captivated by the scene, forming a circle and watching the miraculous procedure with unblinking eyes.

They were filled with curiosity and anticipation for the upcoming changes, especially San Ya, who asked Jiang Ziling with concern if he felt any pain.

Xixi’s gaze held both worry for her father and a hint of curiosity about the unknown.

When Jiang Ziling reassured them that he didn’t feel any pain, Xixi’s anxious heart eased slightly, yet she felt both expectation and a slight fear of the upcoming acupuncture.

After all, Su Yu had mentioned that she would undergo the same treatment to awaken her long-silent voice.

Su Yu tenderly stroked Xixi’s head, offering her a comforting promise, "Don’t worry, it’s your turn for acupuncture tomorrow."

San Ya was surprised by this news, while Su Yu patiently explained, "Xixi has been unable to speak for a long time. We need to stimulate her nerves with acupuncture to prevent the degeneration of her tongue function. Once a day, until we find a more suitable treatment."

Su Yu knew well that performing acupuncture on the tongue of such a young child was extremely challenging.

This treatment not only required the child to keep their tongue steady and extended but also to endure the intense pain caused by the dense network of nerves on the tongue surface, a discomfort hard to bear even for adults.

But for Xixi’s future, she had to face the challenge, no matter how arduous the journey, to open that door leading to the world of sound for Xixi.

Therefore, Su Yu chose to communicate with Xixi in advance, to prepare her for the impending challenge, "Xixi, I know it might hurt a bit, but you must be strong and not give up because of fear. Can you do that?"