Chapter 59: Which God Did I Offend +
The condition that made a man ashamed to speak of, Gu Yu immediately thought of impotence.
After this sentence was spoken, Wang Dagou did not refute it, but instead had a sad expression on his face, indicating that Gu Yu guessed correctly!
This made Gu Yu helplessly twitch the corner of his mouth, thinking that he had actually guessed correctly!
However, Gu Yu was suddenly curious, since Wang Dagou was already impotent, why were people outside still spreading rumors that he was playing with women all day at home?
“I originally had no problem, but my fierce wife suddenly broke into the room one day and threatened me with scissors. I was also drugged at the time and could not resist… When she dangled the scissors around my thing and gestured back and forth, I was terrified, and then I could no longer do that kind of thing.”
“…”
“As a result, now she blames me for not being good enough! I don’t know who threatened me with scissors first. Isn’t it just that I found a few more women… If she weren’t so jealous, if it weren’t for her staying with me for so long, I would have divorced her long ago!”
Perhaps because Gu Yu directly stated the cause of the illness, Wang Dagou no longer hesitated as he did at first, but instead revealed the reason for his impotence, and also complained about how fierce his wife was.
Gu Yu did not express any opinion on this.
He just started thinking… how to cure Wang Dagou’s impotence, and then get that one thousand taels of silver note.
“After you became impotent, did your body undergo any changes?”
“I just feel very uncomfortable, my waist, legs, and knees are sore, and the frequency of urination at night has increased… The rest is the dissatisfaction in sexual intercourse, and my wife calls me useless trash.”
Gu Yu was not a real doctor, so he was just going through the process by asking questions at this time.
After hearing Wang Dagou’s words, Gu Yu recalled the various prescriptions written in the Medical Scripture and quickly thought of a lot.
Afterwards, Gu Yu randomly selected a prescription to treat Wang Dagou’s impotence.
“Your illness, I do have a prescription to treat it, but I cannot guarantee that it can be cured.”
“It’s okay, there’s no harm in trying. One hundred taels of silver will be the consultation fee. If the prescription is really effective, I will naturally hand over one thousand taels of silver as agreed.”
Although he thought of the corresponding prescription, Gu Yu did not speak but waited for Wang Dagou to express his stance.
As a result, after hearing Wang Dagou’s words, Gu Yu chuckled.
To be dismissed with a hundred taels of silver, he really looked down on Gu Yu too much!
One thousand taels of silver.
Gu Yu would not reveal the prescription if it was even one tael less.
At worst, he wouldn’t treat him, as he wasn’t the one suffering anyway. It all depended on whether Wang Dagou was willing to part with his silver now.
Regarding seeking medical advice, it was not like buying and selling in the market where one could bargain… Since Wang Dagou had shown his thousand taels from the beginning, he shouldn’t think of keeping it.
Of course, Gu Yu would not ask for money directly but would take a roundabout approach.
“Wang Dagou, let me tell you the truth! Your illness is not easy to treat. If you don’t buy my prepared medicinal liquid to be brewed with the prescription, there won’t be much effect.”
“Medicinal liquid?”
“It is the medicinal liquid that I prepare by taking the essence of sixty-four kinds of medicinal herbs and simmering them over a low heat. When paired with the prescription, it has a significant effect.”
“…Alright, I’ll buy it!”
“One hundred taels per portion. For your illness, you need to buy ten portions.”
“…”
As soon as Gu Yu mentioned the special medicinal liquid, Wang Dagou immediately agreed to buy it. However, when he heard that one portion of medicinal liquid cost one hundred taels of silver, he felt a pang of pain for a long time.
But, thinking that he could regain his masculine prowess in the future… In the end, Wang Dagou still paid the money.
Gu Yu took the eleven hundred taels of silver, and after counting and confirming that the amount was correct, he asked Wang Dagou to wait. Then, as he walked out of the room, he asked his younger brother-in-law to entertain Wang Dagou in the room to prevent him from wandering around.
When Gu Yu walked to the shed behind the house, he entered the space. After using bamboo tubes to collect ten portions of spring water, he then crushed the tomatoes and wild grapes and dripped the juice into the bamboo tubes, shaking them at the same time.
Seeing that the originally clear water in the bamboo tubes had become turbid, Gu Yu nodded with satisfaction.
After all, if he only brought out spring water, wouldn’t that clearly indicate that he was ripping people off?
He was an honest person. Since he had taken Wang Dagou’s money, he had to cure his illness.
After quickly preparing ten portions of ‘medicinal liquid’, Gu Yu quickly came out of the space. Then, carrying ten bamboo tubes in his arms, he immediately placed the bamboo tubes on the table after entering the room.
When Wang Dagou curiously picked up a bamboo tube to examine it, he found that it contained a liquid whose color he could not describe, and it did smell special!
If these medicinal liquids, combined with the prescription, could cure his illness, even one hundred taels per portion would be worth it!
“The medicinal liquid is here. Next, I will state the prescription, Qingheng, prepare paper and pen… The prescription I am giving you is ‘Jia Wei Xiao Yao San’ (Modified Rambling Powder), with Angelica sinensis 15 grams, White Peony Root 30 grams, Chinese Yam 30 grams, Bupleurum 10 grams, Pollen 15 grams, Anemarrhena 15 grams, Phellodendron 10 grams, and Mint 10 grams. These should be decocted in water and taken once a day.”
Gu Yu slowed down his speech. As he spoke, Gu Qingheng was diligently writing. After copying all the medicinal herb requirements, and when the ink on the paper had dried, Gu Yu picked up the paper and handed it over to Wang Dahu.
When Wang Dahu took the prescription, his face was filled with uncontrollable excitement.
He originally thought that even coming to the Gu family would be futile. After all, Gu Yu was only a twelve-year-old child. Although there were rumors outside that he had a powerful master, it was not certain that he could cure his impotence.
However, hearing Gu Yu speak the names of those Chinese herbal medicines with a calm and confident expression on his face made the despair in Wang Dagou’s heart sprout a small flower called hope.
Thank heavens, his impotence could be saved!
“Thank you so much. If this illness can really be cured, the promised one thousand taels will definitely be delivered by hand!”
Since Gu Qingheng was present at this time, Wang Dagou did not say the word “impotence” again. After expressing his thanks, he folded the prescription in his hand and put it into his chest like a treasure.
Then, he picked up the ‘special medicinal liquid’ on the table with a happy expression and left the Gu family.
Wang Dagou’s appearance of “my illness is finally saved” made Gu Qingheng confused. He didn’t know what illness Wang Dagou was seeking treatment for.
From the appearance, it didn’t look like he was sick!
“Brother-in-law, what illness is Wang Dagou seeking treatment for from you!”
“You don’t plan to study medicine, why are you asking! I’ll tell you, from now on, study medicine with me every day. I say one sentence, you copy one sentence, and I guarantee you’ll be able to treat the sick and save people.”
“Forget it! Just copying books is already unbearable for me.”
Then, when Gu Qingheng curiously asked, Gu Yu did not tell him directly, but instead said that he wanted to teach Gu Qingheng medicine.
Upon hearing this, Gu Qingheng immediately shook his head repeatedly, indicating that he was no longer curious about Wang Dagou’s illness!
He still had many books to finish reading, but his brother-in-law also asked him to study medicine with him. Hurry up and spare him!
He was just an eight-year-old child, pitiful and helpless…
“Is Brother Gu at home?”
Not long after Wang Dagou left, someone else came to the door!
This made Gu Yu wonder if these people had discussed it beforehand and were coming in turns.
“Brother Shan, it’s been a long time!”
Although Gu Yu was secretly complaining in his heart, he did not hesitate to open the courtyard gate and welcome Shan Chengfeng in from outside.
Conveniently, the subordinates brought by Shan Chengfeng were carrying cloth, jewelry boxes, and some peculiar-looking items, which were quite a lot.
Among them, Gu Yu actually found a mirror about the size of his palm.
Unlike the blurry reflection in a bronze mirror, it clearly showed his facial features. Although it could not be compared to the mirrors Gu Yu had seen in modern times, it was quite remarkable in ancient times.
With the appearance of such an item, could it be that this fictional world also had channels for overseas trade?
Gu Yu temporarily suppressed his doubts. After welcoming Shan Chengfeng into the house, he asked Gu Qingheng to fetch water.
Since the three members of the Gu family did not like drinking tea, the tea leaves kept at home were all cheap brick tea. For Shan Chengfeng, a member of a tea family, he would definitely not want to drink a single sip.
However, the essential hospitality could not be neglected, so Gu Yu prepared to use sugar water instead.
“Brother Gu, you mentioned some novelties to me before. I found quite a few of them in the capital this time and have brought them all to you now.”
“Thank you so much for your help, Brother Shan. I really like these things. I wonder how much…”
“Do we still need to talk about money? That would hurt our friendship. Let’s not mention it.”
“No, even close brothers settle their accounts clearly. If you say that now, I won’t dare to ask you for help next time and bring things.”
After the two were seated, when Shan Chengfeng said he didn’t want money, Gu Yu firmly shook his head, indicating that he must give the money.
No matter how much Gu Yu liked money, it depended on the time.
Now that Shan Chengfeng had brought things bought from the capital, if Gu Yu accepted them for free, it would be too much.
A gentleman loves wealth, but he obtains it righteously.
Upon seeing Gu Yu’s insistence on paying, Shan Chengfeng no longer refused and stated the amount spent to purchase these items, but secretly reduced it by more than half.
Although Shan Chengfeng had just returned to Lian Town, he had not overlooked the fact that the Gu family had received an imperial decree from the Emperor.
He already knew that Gu Yu was not an ordinary person, but he did not expect… that in such a short period, he had already connected with the Emperor. How could he not soar in the future!
Therefore, he had to maintain good relations, and he might become a great help in the future!
“Brother Gu, I came this time, actually…”
“Gu Yu, come out for me! I’m leaving tomorrow. Do you really dislike me? Wuwuwu, you heartless man!”
Then, just as Shan Chengfeng was about to say something, Bai Linyue’s voice suddenly came from outside the Gu family’s courtyard gate.
The sobbing cry made Shan Chengfeng unable to finish his words, and he looked at Gu Yu in confusion, not knowing what had happened.
Gu Yu immediately raised his hand to his forehead, wondering which god he had offended today that they were all gathered together.
