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Li Yingxue's face lit up with joy as she clapped her hands, summoning two servants to carry in a pale, frail old woman.
"This is an elderly woman from my household. She has been gravely ill lately, and the doctors in the manor have been unable to help her. Why not ask Nangong Shuang to take a look?" Li Yingxue said with a smile, though her eyes glinted with calculation.
Nangong Shuang stepped forward to examine the old woman. The woman's face was ashen, her lips were purple, and her breathing was faint; it was clear that her condition was serious. After a careful examination, Nangong Shuang noted that the woman's pulse was slippery and rapid, her tongue coated with a yellowish film, her abdomen slightly hard, and there was mild swelling.
The symptoms were somewhat complex, resembling both poisoning and internal injuries, with some characteristics of liver disease. If it were an ordinary physician, they would likely be at a loss.
After pondering for a moment, Nangong Shuang gently asked, "Grandmother, have you eaten anything unusual recently? Or come into contact with any special medications?"
The old woman nodded slightly and weakly replied, "A few days ago... I ate... some... wild mushrooms..."
Understanding dawned on Nangong Shuang as she turned to Xu Taiyi. "Sir, this is 'Toxic Mushroom Liver Injury Syndrome,' and it requires treatment with 'Wu Du Jie Gan Tang.'"
Xu Taiyi furrowed his brow. "'Toxic Mushroom Liver Injury Syndrome'? I have practiced medicine for decades and have never heard of such a condition."
Li Yingxue chuckled triumphantly. "Nangong Shuang isn't just making up names for diseases, is she?"
Unfazed, Nangong Shuang replied, "This syndrome is indeed rare, but my master has encountered similar cases before. If you do not believe me, you can check the color of her urine. If it is dark brown and contains blood streaks, then this diagnosis is undoubtedly correct."
After a moment of contemplation, Xu Taiyi had someone bring in the old woman's urine sample. As expected, it was dark brown with faint traces of blood.
"Indeed!" Xu Taiyi exclaimed in surprise as he looked at Nangong Shuang. "How did you deduce this?"
Nangong Shuang explained, "The grandmother's yellowish complexion, yellowish tongue coating, slippery and rapid pulse, slightly hard abdomen, combined with her recent consumption of wild mushrooms—all these symptoms point to liver poisoning. One type of wild mushroom called 'Mandragora' closely resembles edible mushrooms but contains deadly toxins that directly harm the liver. Symptoms such as jaundice, abdominal pain, and dark urine will appear within three days of poisoning; if not treated promptly, death is certain within five days."
Xu Taiyi finally understood. "I see! And what exactly is 'Wu Du Jie Gan Tang'?"
Nangong Shuang responded, "'Wu Du Jie Gan Tang' is a formula created by my master that uses five toxic herbs to counteract poison and specifically treats severe liver toxicity. The main ingredients include Aconite, Tian Nan Xing (Rhizoma Arisaematis), Toad Venom, Centipede, and Mercury—along with nourishing ingredients like Ginseng, Astragalus, Poria Cocos, Salvia Miltiorrhiza, and Goji Berries to detoxify and protect the liver; its effects are remarkable."
Xu Taiyi's eyes sparkled with interest. "I have indeed never heard of this formula before, but theoretically it seems feasible. However, combining these five toxic herbs requires precise measurements; otherwise it could be life-threatening."
Nangong Shuang smiled confidently. "Rest assured, I am very familiar with this formula and can handle it accurately."
At that moment, Zheng Yushi suddenly spoke up: "The 'Wu Du Jie Gan Tang' mentioned by Nangong Shuang bears quite a resemblance to the 'Wu Du Hua Gan Tang' from the Nangong Family."
The hall fell silent instantly. Nangong Shuang's heart raced as she cautiously glanced at Zheng Yushi.
Zheng Yushi smiled knowingly. "The Nangong Family is renowned for their medical expertise and particularly excels in toxicology. They possess a secret formula called 'Wu Du Hua Gan Tang,' which treats liver diseases using five toxic substances—almost identical to what you described."
Nangong Shuang maintained her composure outwardly while alarm bells rang in her mind. Zheng Yushi's words were clearly testing her connection to the Nangong Family.
"You jest," Nangong Shuang replied calmly. "The Nangong Family was exterminated ten years ago; their medical secrets have long been lost. My master's formula is original and has nothing to do with the Nangong Family."
Zheng Yushi sneered softly. "Oh? How do you know that the Nangong Family was exterminated ten years ago?"
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