Free Web NovelChapter 195: Chapter 195: Western Medicine
Gu Kaiyuan and his group didn’t actually eat for long. After some casual chatting, they each left, knowing that Liu Pingkang and others also needed to rest, so they couldn’t disturb for too long.
Just a short while after Gu Kaiping left, Gu Kaiyuan and his group came out. freeweɓnovel.cѳm
Before reaching the ox cart, a guard talked to him about something the Gu Family was looking for him.
Gu Kaiyuan waved his hand with a smile, "Don’t bother with them. Next time, please help me fend them off."
The guard had heard some rumors, but it was the owner’s family affair, so they didn’t say much more; they knew the principle of doing right by those who pay them.
Gu Kaiyuan thought Bai Suihe should have been asleep by now, but to his surprise, she was sitting by the fire, waiting for him.
"Why haven’t you rested yet?"
Bai Suihe replied, "I slept too much during the day in the carriage, now I don’t feel sleepy at all."
Even though she is pregnant and sleeps more, it’s not like she can sleep all the time.
Moreover, the carriage swayed with a rhythm during the day, causing her to unwittingly fall into short naps again and again, so she really wasn’t sleepy.
Gu Kaiyuan noticed the absence of Dongmei and the others, and Bai Suihe, noticing his thoughts, said, "Dongmei and the others have also had a tiring day. I let them rest. With so many people guarding around us, they can take it easy for once. If you’re tired, you should go get some sleep too."
Gu Kaiyuan shook his head, "Since you can’t sleep, I’ll keep you company for a while."
Bai Suihe glanced at the guard standing not far away, "Come with me to the carriage to get some pastries."
Immediately understanding her intention, Gu Kaiyuan supported Bai Suihe as they entered the carriage. Due to the cold weather, sleeping in the carriage was not as warm as sitting by the fire, thus the carriage remained vacant at night.
As soon as the curtain was closed, Bai Suihe swiftly took Gu Kaiyuan into the space.
The pleasant temperature and fruity aroma in the space made Bai Suihe take a deep, satisfying breath before heading into the courtyard.
She took a turn inside the house and finally found the medicine box on top of the kitchen cabinet.
"What’s this?" Gu Kaiyuan, although he frequently rested in the space, rarely meddled with its contents.
Bai Suihe placed the medicine box on the table and eagerly opened it, "I want to see what medicine is inside."
Medicine? Gu Kaiyuan suddenly became anxious, "Are you feeling unwell?"
Bai Suihe wordlessly rolled her eyes. After spending this period together, she often felt that Gu Kaiyuan lacked a sense of security, especially when it came to her and the baby, any little stir made him excessively nervous.
While she enjoyed someone constantly caring for her, it wasn’t exactly a good habit and must be changed.
"Don’t worry, I’m as strong as an ox right now; I’m not the type to mistreat myself.
It’s just after what happened yesterday, I remembered that while traditional medicine can treat illnesses, it works rather slowly."
At this point, Bai Suihe had already noticed the neatly arranged medications in the box, all being Western medicines including antipyretics, anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, anti-allergy drugs, and even alcohol.
"Are all of these medicines?" The space exuded a sense of rarity, with many items he had never seen or heard of before, not to mention the strange-looking medicines.
"Can these really cure diseases?"
Bai Suihe casually picked up a box of anti-inflammatory medicine, and as if by magic, another box appeared to replace it.
Gu Kaiyuan blinked, doubting whether he had watched snow for too long, causing vision problems.
Bai Suihe picked up a box of antipyretic medicines nearby, which was also immediately replaced...
"This is just wonderful," Bai Suihe, who had previously worried about having to ration the limited medicine for the long life ahead, felt relieved, as she couldn’t be sure she’d always be as strong as an ox.
With various viruses in the later times, sometimes even the whole medicine box might not be enough, but now having endless supplies was a comforting reassurance.
It’s important to note that in ancient times, antibiotics were considered miracle medicines.
After her excitement, she remembered to answer Gu Kaiyuan’s question, "Of course, all these can treat illnesses.
Just look at the instructions outside, according to the symptoms..."
Gu Kaiyuan listened silently, but when he saw the text, he slightly twitched his mouth, "These words seem awkward, missing arms and limbs."
Some words he could guess with some effort, but others were completely foreign to him.
Bai Suihe explained, "These are simplified characters from the later generation, a reform to make writing easier. If you can’t read them, it’s fine, just tell me what you need, and I’ll help you find it."
At the moment, Bai Suihe really found it hard to explain or teach him to read simplified characters.
Moreover, learning simplified characters in ancient times would be unwise, and using them in life would probably invite ridicule.
Gu Kaiyuan nodded, but his curiosity about the medicine prompted him to ask more.
Bai Suihe picked up each box and read the instructions to him.
Gu Kaiyuan remarked, "...This truly is convenient, it describes the symptoms so clearly, you don’t even need to see a doctor." ƒrēewebnovel.com
"But why do you call them Western medicine? How are they different from herbal medicine?"
Bai Suihe explained, "Western medicines are mostly chemically synthesized or biological preparations, very purpose-specific and can rapidly control symptoms; herbal medicine mainly uses natural materials with personalized prescriptions, but it also works rather slowly.
Each has its strengths and weaknesses, but these medicines should ideally be used only when absolutely necessary."
In ancient times, there were quite a few brilliant herbalists; unless it was an emergency, there was no need to resort to Western medicine since herbal medicine could gradually restore the body to its best state.
Gu Kaiyuan asked, "So you’re saying these medicines, if taken too much, could be bad for the body?"
Bai Suihe replied, "Not exactly. For instance, if you suddenly have a high fever that won’t go down, herbal medicine might take longer to take effect, but don’t underestimate these Western medicines, just a small pill can resolve it within half an hour.
In life-threatening situations, a little side effect can be overlooked."
In a fast-paced life, sometimes there really is no choice.
"That’s true, high fevers can be deadly, sometimes leaving people impaired. However, it’s best not to take these medicines out, as currently, I can’t protect them."
Bai Suihe immediately understood his concern, "I naturally know that, I was just previously scared by casualties. And there’s one more thing I forgot to mention, it wasn’t that I didn’t want to save your mother."
Gu Kaiyuan, "...Are you saying that if this medicine were taken out, it might have saved my mother’s injury?"
Bai Suihe replied, "I can’t guarantee that, but it could have at least alleviated some of her pain, and prevented inflammation, thus quickening her recovery."
Gu Kaiyuan grasped Bai Suihe’s hand, "You don’t need to blame yourself, her situation, in truth, everyone knew what led to her demise was my father’s final blow."
