The First Uncle of the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 143 A Good Skill
Ma Xun was under some pressure. A few days ago, many nobles came to ask him for the secret of efficient childbirth, and now there was also an adolescent girl who asked him to treat her dysmenorrhea.

How could I, the great Duke of Xu, the Right Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Commandery, and the King's Uncle, do such things?
After thinking hard for some solutions, Ma Xun felt that there was no good medicine to cure it, and he could only use some folk remedies to slightly alleviate the condition.

It consumes a lot of brain cells and there is a possibility that others will laugh at him, so he has to find a way to vent his anger.

Zhu Chong apparently did not realize the crisis and turned right without hearing the command clearly.

Ma Xun immediately seized the opportunity, "Zhu Chong, step out!"

Zhu Chong didn't even dare to have a sad face, because if his uncle thought he was deliberately making trouble and disobeying discipline, he would definitely be punished more severely.

"Hold your head!"

Zhu Chong immediately put his hands on his head, and then he heard Ma Xun's order again, "Squat down!"

Squatting and standing up seem to be the simplest things, but if you squat and stand up continuously, your legs will feel sore, especially if you have just stood at attention.

Zhu Gang and others were a little puzzled. Although their uncle was very strict in training before, why did he seem to be particularly targeting the second brother today?
After a day of training, Zhu Chong immediately ran over and said, "Uncle, how did I make you unhappy? Do you have to punish me like this?"

Ma Xun said directly, "That's because I value you, so I'm especially strict with you!"

Zhu Chong didn't believe it. He was not easy to fool. "Today is different from the past. Although they were strict before, they didn't target me like they do today!"

Ma Xun looked at Deng Zhen and shouted, "Wait a minute, I'll go to your house."

Zhu Chong was immediately surprised. Even though Deng Zhen was also participating in military training, he had never heard that his uncle had a good relationship with the Duke of Weiguo!
Deng Zhen was also surprised and quickly prepared to lead the donkey.

He didn't understand what the adults were doing, and what he was most worried about now was that his 'uncle' would go and complain, and then he might be punished by his parents.

Zhu Chong quickly pleaded for his brother-in-law, "Uncle, Deng Zhen has been training hard and hasn't made any mistakes!"

When the teacher wants to visit students’ homes, few students are not scared!

Looking at Zhu Chong's expression, Ma Xun didn't know what to say. "I went there to see a doctor. What does that have to do with him?"

Zhu Chong was surprised. He hadn't heard Deng Zhen say that anyone in the family was sick. When he went to Duke Wei's house a few days ago, he didn't hear that anyone was sick.
Deng Zhen was even more surprised. How come I didn’t know that someone in my family was sick?
Zhu Chong originally planned to follow closely, but was driven away by Ma Xun as there were some things that were not suitable for him to know.

Not to mention that Zhu Chong didn't know about it, Deng Yu was also very surprised to see Ma Xun coming over.

Although there had been some communication before, and even he, a native of Si County, could be considered a "fellow villager" of the Queen and the King's uncle, it was only a seemingly harmonious relationship.

Even after seeing Liu Shuning who was brought here, Deng Yu thought that his relationship with Ma Xun was not close enough for them to come over with their whole family!

Deng Yu's wife Cao was very enthusiastic. "Thank you very much, uncle. It's just that I can't say more about this matter."

Deng Yu was even more confused. How could he, the head of the family, know nothing?

Ma Xun smiled and said, "Sister-in-law trusts me, which means she thinks highly of me!"

Cao said quickly, "The prince's medical skills are well known throughout the world. He can save people from death. What a great skill he has!"

Chang Yuchun is an unreliable guy. After he had one foot in the grave, that became something he could brag about in front of his old brothers.

Ma Xun's medical skills were praised as miraculous, and the Chang family made an indispensable contribution to this.

After all, the apparent results of Ma Xun's medical skills were the treatment of the Queen and the Crown Prince's "qi disease" and the rescue of Chang Yuchun.

Deng Yu quickly asked with concern, "What's wrong? Why do you have to trouble the uncle?"

Cao was Deng Yu's wife of all times. Although she only gave birth to a daughter, her status was stable.

"You don't need to know about my daughter's affairs." Cao said directly, "Go prepare the food, you are not needed here."

Deng Yu had no choice but to leave at this time, as a girl should avoid her father when she grows up.

After being politely invited to the study, Mrs. Deng felt a little shy, mainly because although Ma Xun was a doctor, he was too young.

Ma Xun glanced at Mrs. Deng and said directly, "I am your elder and also a doctor. Just tell me what I ask you. I am not trying to scare you, but if the symptoms are serious, you may not be able to have children."

Not only was Deng shocked, but Cao and Liu Shuning beside her also looked very surprised.

Cao asked quickly, "My Lord, is it really that serious?"

"We still need to see what the situation is. There's no need to worry too much." Ma Xun said soothingly after scaring him, "Tell the truth and don't hide anything. Do you understand?"

Deng quickly replied, "I, your niece, would never dare to hide anything from you, uncle."

Ma Xun nodded in satisfaction, and then asked directly, "Have you had your period in the past one or two years?"

Deng's face flushed, and then she answered softly, "About two years ago."

"It was two years ago!" Cao said hastily, "She was frightened at the time. She was young and ignorant."

Ma Xun said, "That's not bad, it shouldn't be serious. Do you feel pain before or after your period? Is it in your lower abdomen or somewhere else?"

Ma Xun asked seriously, and Deng answered seriously. Cao and Liu Shuning were listening nearby, and they were also feeling lucky to have come to Ma Xun for help, because an ordinary doctor wouldn't know so much!

"It's primary, so it's not a big problem." Ma Xun asked for a long time and said, "Most women are like this. Even though you're in a lot of pain, it's not the worst. It's moderate, so it's not a big deal."

Cao was overjoyed and asked quickly, "Uncle, what prescription should I prescribe?"

I don't have any painkillers or birth control pills.

Ma Xun said, "When the time comes, stay in bed and apply hot compress to your lower abdomen. The main thing is that this girl is afraid, and the more afraid you are, the worse it will be."

We can no longer count on any specific medicine or anything like that. All we can do now is to boost our confidence and learn some popular physiological knowledge.

Cao didn't have much education, so now she can only clap her hands and realize things too late. It's still the king's uncle who is so powerful and knows everything.

Deng was also a little scared, otherwise her uncle would have lived well in the chaotic times and learned a lot of skills.

The most important thing is that I thought my family was relatively wealthy and had an experienced nanny to take care of me. But when it comes to being meticulous, my uncle is the most meticulous.

Liu Shuning was not surprised at all, because Ma Xun had mentioned many things to her and took such good care of her.

It's not surprising that he knows more about dysmenorrhea. After all, he is a "miracle doctor" who can calculate the time of menstruation to improve conception. It's normal for him to know other women's matters.

This is not normal, this is the skill that only a miracle doctor can have!

After the science lecture, we went to the main hall. Deng Yu had already prepared a large table of food.

Deng's face suddenly changed, and she quickly said, "Take away the fish!"

Deng Ming and Deng Duo didn't understand what her sister meant, but they hurried to clear the dishes as instructed by their sister.

Deng Yu and Cao were also a little surprised, but they were people who had lived through turbulent times, and even if they were at the bottom of society at first, they were well aware of some of the ways of the world.

Ma Xun said quickly, "There's no need to be like that! Was it the second brother who said that? That guy always exaggerates. There's no need to pay attention to him."

Cao glared, and Deng Ming and the others cleared the dishes even faster.

Mrs. Deng also apologized to Ma Xun with some guilt, "Uncle, it is really my niece who is rude. I troubled you to come and treat me, but I couldn't even treat you a meal."

Deng Yu and Cao were also embarrassed. This was their daughter's negligence, and they were not to blame for their ignorance.

Their daughter obviously knew something but didn't tell anyone in advance.

This is not just a joke. In a sophisticated family's home, this is considered as neglecting the guests.

Ma Xun is obviously an honored guest. He is the king's uncle, to be sure, and also the Qin King's uncle. He came to seek medical treatment. If this were to get out, he would be scolded!
Ma Xun said quickly, "You don't have to be like that. I don't care about these things at home. I just eat what I should eat. If I don't like it, I just don't move my chopsticks. To be honest, I don't like others to serve food for me, and I don't serve food for others either."

Deng Yu said quickly, "We didn't do it well this time. Next time I'll host a banquet to make amends."

"Brother Deng, we are all family, there is no need to be so formal." Ma Xun said with a smile, "If it weren't for the girl, I would definitely not want to come. Apart from other things, I still give face to Brother Deng and the King of Qin."

Deng Yu immediately said, "What I said makes my family look even more impolite. I will open a few tables in a few days and apologize then!"

Ma Xun suddenly felt that he might never see fish on the dinner table again.

Before this, only Zhu Yuanzhang's family knew about this matter, and the Chang family knew a little about it.

Ma Xun's early wanderings and his life as a fake monk could not be concealed, mainly because his hair had not grown long. However, no one mentioned that he was suspected to be a Tanka.

Now that he has become rich, some people have intentionally or unintentionally concealed some of Ma Xun's past experiences, or have slightly beautified that past.

Now that this has happened in the Deng family, Deng Yu will probably remind his brothers who have a good relationship with him, and then the news will spread even faster in the future.

By that time, it would really be impossible to see fish on the dinner table.

After eating and drinking, they went back home. Deng Yu did not come to see them off, but Deng Zhen, Deng Ming and a few other guys accompanied Ma Xun and Liu Shuning home before going back.

Ma Xun looked at Liu Shuning and said, "How about I teach you something? I'm afraid they'll have to look for me if something like this happens in the future."

Liu Shuning was moved, but then she said, "My husband, I am willing to share your worries. But as for medicine, how can you just learn a little bit and then treat patients and prescribe medicine? That would be disgraceful to you."

Ma Xun couldn't help but complain, "If I were grey-haired and still looked like an immortal, now at my age, I have to be close to the patient to see a doctor, otherwise I will definitely be regarded as a pervert."

Liu Shuning smiled and said, "You are a doctor. No one would think about those things. How can you avoid seeing a doctor?"

"It's hard to say." Ma Xun said, "Some people have prejudices in their hearts that are as big as a mountain. It's only because the Deng family cares about their children that they do so."

Liu Shuning suddenly thought of something. No wonder her husband was so secretive and kept something back. It was really hard to say whether he could diagnose women's illnesses.

The main reason is that I am not very old. If this happened among ordinary people, I would not be able to rely on them and would definitely be misunderstood.

(End of this chapter)