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Su Yuntang did not argue with him but calmly said, "Yang Fu Yi, while vermilion can indeed calm the spirit, it must be used with extreme caution. Ancient medical texts have long recorded that an overdose of vermilion can lead to mercury poisoning. In mild cases, it causes palpitations and shortness of breath; in severe cases, it results in confusion and delirium. Grandmother's symptoms are precisely indicative of mild vermilion poisoning."
Although Madam Tai felt unwell, her mind was still relatively clear. She squeezed Su Yuntang's hand tightly and, in a faint voice, asked, "Qing Xi... what do you think we should do?"
"Grandmother, do not be afraid. This poison is not severe; as long as we treat it appropriately, you will soon improve." Su Yuntang gently stroked Madam Tai's hand. "I will prepare medicine for you right away."
She opened the medicine box, took out paper and pen, and quickly wrote down a prescription: three qian of licorice, one liang of mung beans, five qian of raw rehmannia, one qian of bamboo leaves, and five fen of lamp wick grass.
"Cui Zhu, hurry to the pharmacy and fetch the medicine. Use a low flame to simmer it for the time it takes to brew a cup of tea; once it's ready, bring it back immediately." Su Yuntang handed the prescription to Cui Zhu and then told Hong Xiu, "Go to the kitchen and get some high-quality honey, and also a pot of warm water."
The two women complied and left. Su Yuntang returned to the bedside, sat down on an embroidered stool, and gently held Madam Tai's hand.
"Grandmother, please don't lie down just yet. Let me help you sit up a bit; this will help regulate your breath." She carefully assisted Madam Tai into a sitting position and placed several soft pillows behind her.
Leaning against the pillows, Madam Tai's breathing indeed became somewhat smoother.
Su Yuntang then gently massaged her temples. After about the time it takes to burn an incense stick, Cui Zhu hurried back with the medicine bowl.
Su Yuntang took the bowl, first smelling it to confirm the ingredients were correct. Then she tasted a small spoonful and found it too bitter; she added a spoonful of honey to balance the flavor.
"Grandmother, although this medicine is bitter, it is very effective. Please drink it slowly; don’t rush."
One spoonful at a time, Su Yuntang fed her until the entire bowl was finished. She then had Hong Xiu bring warm water for Madam Tai to rinse her mouth.
Afterward, she continued to gently massage Madam Tai's palms and soles to promote blood circulation and aid in detoxification.
Time passed slowly; aside from Madam Tai's breathing and occasional light coughs, there was no other sound in the room.
Everyone held their breath in silence, uncertain if Su Yuntang's prescription would truly be effective.
Gradually, Madam Tai's breathing became less labored, and there was a hint of color returning to her face. The cold sweat on her forehead ceased, and her eyes brightened considerably.
"Grandmother, how are you feeling now?" Su Yuntang asked softly.
Madam Tai took a deep breath and exhaled longingly. "Much better... my chest isn’t tight anymore, and my heart feels calmer."
Everyone in the room finally let out a sigh of relief; Lord Long even exclaimed as he sank back into his chair.
"Thanks to our second daughter-in-law; otherwise, we wouldn’t have known what to do."
At that moment, Yang Fu Yi’s face shifted between shades of green and white—he felt both ashamed and embarrassed. He never expected to misdiagnose the condition or be outdone by such a young woman.
But with the facts laid bare before him, he found himself at a loss for words.
Su Yuntang paid no attention to Yang Fu Yi's embarrassment, but instead spoke earnestly to Madam Tai, "Grandmother, the formula for Anshen Tea needs to be adjusted. The amount of cinnabar is indeed excessive. I suggest using Poria, Polygala, and Sour Jujube Seed instead. The efficacy will remain unchanged, but it will be much safer."
Madam Tai nodded, a glimmer of understanding in her eyes. "It all depends on Qing Xi's decision. From now on, I will rely entirely on you for this old body of mine."
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