The Female Supporting Role Shows Out

Chapter 144

Translator: thornling | Editor: thornling

Others had no idea how Xuancao Hall got its current prestige – only Wu Xuancao knew it most clearly. When she transmigrated over, Xuancao Hall was already run down and struggling to stay open. All she had was a bunch of worthless medical skills that she couldn't use in this backward era. She could only rely on some medical books left by the original host's parents and follow them word for word, straining to stay open.

Later, she rescued Xue Jiming and was rewarded with hundreds of taels of silver. At last, she didn't have to live in fear that the landlord would reclaim the storefront. She was also lucky enough to save that farmer whose belly had been pierced by ox horn; she shocked the world with her suturing technique. That was the only reason she got the title of miracle doctor. If it wasn't for Zheng Zhe being attracted to that reputation, she would have been exposed long ago. How could she have been as carefree as she was now?

In her era, there was a very popular adage that went something like this – if you want to wear a crown, you have to bear its weight. And she wore the crown of "Miracle Doctor", but she did not have the strength to match it, so it was like she was walking on ice, every step filled with fear and trepidation, care and caution.

Being a physician was a very sacred profession. If it was done well, it would save the dying and help the wounded. If done poorly, it would harm peoples' lives. How could she not know how powerful it was? Therefore, she worked hard to learn the techniques of traditional Chinese medicine from Zheng Zhe, originally thinking that if things continued like this, based on her own wits, she would sooner or later have the foundation to live in this world.

But now, she had only learned the most superficial amount, but Zheng Zhe actually decided to go out wandering. This was no less than a bolt from the blue to her. After Zheng Zhe left, where could she find a doctor who was skilled enough to support Xuancao Hall? And who would help her actualize her plans to bring surgery into this era?

Currently, Xuancao Hall had a very famous reputation. There would inevitably be an endless stream of patients seeking treatment. These things that were originally considered glorious had now become a burden, pressing on Wu Xuancao until she couldn't breathe. She was afraid that her true self would be seen through and even more afraid of losing her reputation.

Every day, she lived in apprehension. She could only hold the medical book that Zheng Zhe left her, flipping through it without eating or sleeping as well as constantly cultivating her internal energy. She really did make some headway. But before she could rejoice, a patient came to her door and begged her for help, putting her at a loss.

This patient wasn't some random person. It was that patient with the intestinal ulcers. Under Zheng Zhe and Wu Xuancao's rigorous persuasion, he had signed a life and death contract and furthermore had paid the consultation fee in advance. He was originally scheduled to have the operation today. Hearing the news of Zheng Zhe's misdiagnosis, his family originally planned to cancel the treatment, but before leaving, he suddenly had a flare up and was hanging on by a single thread.

The money was paid and the person was dying. His relatives did not dare to delay, immediately bringing out the carriage and hurrying to Xuancao Hall as if a wildfire were chasing them, shouting for help at the top of their lungs. Nine out of ten patients with intestinal ulcers would die; it was extremely difficult to treat. If they swapped to another doctor, there wouldn't be enough time, nor would there be complete certainty. They would rather trust Wu Xuancao this once.

Looking at the dying patient, Wu Xuancao's face turned pale. Once one mounted a tiger, it would be hard to dismount*. The one who persuaded others to sign the life and death contract was her, but now the one who said she couldn't cure it was also her. If this person died, she would probably be beaten to death as well.