My Lady Always Lacks Ambition
Chapter 252 - 251: The Student Surpasses the Master

Chapter 252: Chapter 251: The Student Surpasses the Master

Qin Liuxi raised the needle and massaged each acupuncture point, then prescribed a Peace Formula.

"Your spleen and stomach are weak and cold; this Peace Formula can be taken every other day. Before the hour of Si, you can sunbathe to stimulate the flow of yang qi, but don’t sunbathe after that time. At an older age, excessive sunbathing can also easily lead to dizziness and blurred vision."

Qiu’s doctor took the prescription, glanced at it, and asked, "What prescription is this?"

"Six Gentlemen Decoction," Qin Liuxi replied. "As you can see, the required herbs for this prescription include ginseng, Poria, Chen Pi, Ban Xia, etc. This decoction can dry dampness, transform phlegm, benefit qi, and strengthen the spleen. It’s used to treat weak spleen and stomach, and qi deficiency accompanied by damp phlegm. I don’t know what prescription Prince Wang usually takes, but there’s one thing I’d like to remind you, you do not need to use high-aged ginseng."

Uh...

Qiu’s doctor looked at Prince Wang, whose Peaceful Body Building Formula always included the precious herb, ginseng, due to his esteemed status, and thus it was always of a high age.

Now Qin Liuxi mentioned that it didn’t have to be of high quality, what about that?

"Ginseng is very tonifying. The older the ginseng, the better the medicinal effects, which are suitable for emergencies or severe illnesses. For daily consumption, ordinary quality is sufficient. Sometimes too much tonification isn’t good, and overconsumption can cause dryness," Qin Liuxi said, wiping her nose. She had a nosebleed from just chewing on a ginseng whisker.

"However, if you want to strengthen your body, you can turn to diet therapy. Drink a clear stew of lean pork soup daily, and you can add three strands of Cordyceps."

"How do you prepare this?" Qin Liuxi spoke of lean pork water, which was something Prince Wang had never tried before, though he had frequently consumed ginseng chicken soup.

"Take a small piece of lean pork, chop it up, steep it in boiling water for two quarters of an hour, then double-boil it for an hour, add some salt for flavor, and no need for other seasonings. If adding Cordyceps, extending the boil by another hour is also fine. If you’re in a hurry to drink it, you don’t need to double-boil, just boiling directly after steeping for two quarters of an hour is sufficient."

Qiu’s doctor asked, "What are the health benefits of that?"

Qin Liuxi replied, "It fortifies the body and replenishes the energy needed by the human body. Lean pork water is simple to make; since it’s all lean meat, it produces less fat and is not greasy, which is good for nourishing the body."

"Then we’ll give it a try," said Prince Wang, smiling amiably, slightly tilting his head, the servant behind him promptly bending over to take note.

Qiu’s doctor asked, "Your Highness, how do you feel after the acupuncture?"

Prince Wang exclaimed with surprise, stood up, and moved around a bit. "The heaviness and fatigue in my body are gone, unlike before when I felt as heavy as a hillock. For such a young age, her Acupuncture Technique is indeed marvelous."

The Qinglan Temple Master smiled and stroked his beard, his eyes curved in pleasure, looking as proud as if the praise was directed towards his own disciple.

"With phlegm dampness inside your body, feeling overweight is normal. Acupuncture clears the meridians and leads away dampness, naturally relieving fatigue," Qin Liuxi smiled and said, "You’ve sweat, ask your servant to bring water for a bath, it will feel more refreshing. After drinking the decoction, hysteria will not occur again."

One of the servants heard this, hurriedly bowed, and retreated to the door and turned around, dashing out to convey the message for water.

Qin Liuxi caught this out of the corner of her eye, confirming indeed that he is from a large household, well-trained and disciplined.

Prince Wang said to the Qinglan Temple Master, "Although this may be somewhat disrespectful, as an old man, I still must say, ’The student surpasses the master.’"

The Qinglan Temple Master laughed heartily, "This child’s medical skills indeed surpass mine, otherwise, I wouldn’t dare to lead her to your side. It’s just her straightforward temperament; she’s direct in speech. Please do not take it personally."

These were all words of courtesy, and even if the other party took offense, he would not flinch.

"Being dedicated to the Dao, I dare not find it strange." Prince Wang looked to Qin Liuxi and said, "I’ve heard that Li City Qingping Temple is a place of scenic beauty that nurtured such a well-rounded person. When I am free, I too should go and pay respects to your Grandmaster."

Qin Liuxi clasped his hands and performed a Taoist ceremony: "Very kind."

"Old Master, the Fourth Young Master has arrived." The servant entered to report.

Prince Wang said, "Let him in." He said to the Qinglan Temple Master, "I am going to take a bath and will be temporarily unavailable; it’s good for him to come and chat with you."

Qinglan Temple Master looked towards Qin Liuxi and said, "Our business is done, we have other places to be, so we shall not disturb anymore."

"There’s no rush at this moment." Prince Wang looked at his grandson walking in, smiling and waving him over, "Come and meet the Qinglan Temple Master, and this one here..."

Qinglan Temple Master quickly added, "Although young, Master Buqiu is already the Junior Temple Master of Qingping Temple and will manage all affairs at Qingping Temple in the future."

"He indeed is a promising youth. Mr. Wang, you have met Qinglan Temple Master before, but this Master Buqiu, is from Ningzhou Licheng Qingping Temple, specifically brought here by Qinglan Temple Master to treat me."

Mr. Wang was only eighteen or nineteen, not yet crowned with adulthood but carried an elegant and dignified demeanor, with a handsome face typical of a noble young master.

Qin Liuxi’s eyes moved from his attire and paused on his face, a flicker in his gaze, exchanging a glance with the Qinglan Temple Master.

Qinglan Temple Master also rarely saw this young man, his eyebrows slightly furrowing upon seeing Mr. Wang.

Mr. Wang stepped forward, bowed to the two, and then addressed Prince Wang, "Grandfather, I’ve found a reputable doctor in Yong City to treat you, and he has been requested to come to our house."

"That won’t be necessary. Master Buqiu has already diagnosed and performed acupuncture on me. I am feeling much better, and after taking the prescribed decoction, I should recover fully," Prince Wang said joyfully. "Your filial piety is comforting to me. Since you have invited a reputable doctor, please take good care of him, and arrange a fitting thank-you gift to show propriety."

Mr. Wang looked somewhat surprised, glancing at Qin Liuxi with a hint of skepticism, so young yet able to diagnose correctly, and as a person from a Taoist Temple, a Daoist doctor?

Though he was doubtful, he maintained his good upbringing and trust in his grandfather without saying anything harsh, just smiling in agreement.

At that moment, the servant came to escort Prince Wang to the cleansing room for bathing and changing.

Prince Wang instructed, "Please host the temple masters well."

"Yes." Mr. Wang bowed respectfully, watched his grandfather leave, then turned to the Qinglan Temple Master, "It has been a while since we’ve seen each other, Temple Master, yet you still look very energized."

"The preservation from Taoist practice certainly has its benefits," Qinglan Temple Master performed a Taoist ceremony and said, "But Fourth Young Master seems to have worries between your brows, could it be concern over Prince Wang’s illness?"

"Grandfather is old and has been restless at night due to his illness. Being his grandson, naturally, I am worried. If Daoist you can truly heal this condition, it will indeed be a blessing for our Wang family, and I should rightfully offer a bow to you," Mr. Wang said, bowing deeply to the two.

"Oh no, we dare not accept such."

Qin Liuxi, however, did not dodge, sitting firmly on his stool. He accepted the bow, took a sip of tea before speaking, "Prince Wang’s illness is nothing to worry about, but rather Mr. Wang, you should be concerned about yourself. After all, if mishandled, good fortune may turn into a Tao Flower Evil, which is never a good thing."