Half an hour later, Zhang Feng was able to drink plain porridge, something unthinkable before. He used to cough incessantly, unable to eat anything. He would vomit after eating, a very troublesome situation.
Looking at her husband's gradual improvement, Madam He's eyes showed no joy, only calm. "Thank you so much, sir! Your miraculous healing is truly my greatest gratitude!"
"Madam, you're too kind. I see you also have some hidden ailments, some years old, likely from the past. Illness comes like a landslide, but recovery is slow and gradual. Would you like me to take a look?" Lu Ming handed the prescription to Madam He after writing it down, and said this almost impulsively.
He figured he could use the pretext of treating her illness to get closer, perhaps even seducing this charming young woman!
After all, Zhang Feng was a patient and incapable of sexual relations.
Besides, the medication needed to treat tuberculosis was still under research, a process that involved many layers of research.
Moreover, some require raw materials and processing; the entire process necessitates unlocking at least dozens of blueprints, each intricately linked, making it impossible to operate independently.
Madam He was startled. She took the prescription, glanced at it for a moment, and then handed it to a maid, instructing her to fetch the medicine. "Why do you say this, sir?"
"Madam, do you experience periods of severe lower abdominal pain every month? Do you often feel dizzy and weak? These are the initial signs of illness; your body is reminding you that it needs treatment. Just like when you're hungry, your stomach growls; when you're thirsty, your throat dries out—these are all warnings." Lu Ming spoke of common problems in life, yet it seemed somewhat unsettling, as if there was a hidden truth.
Like an apple falling—everyone knows it's ripe, but no one thinks about why.
"Indeed, then I'll trouble you to examine me, sir." Madam He didn't refuse; instead, she wanted to see if it would be effective.
The two went to a side room, where Lu Ming examined Madam He in a proper and conventional manner.
"Madam, when you experience abdominal pain again, you can gently massage it with your hands to reduce the pain. Acupuncture can also alleviate the pain. Drinking a decoction of ginger and brown sugar can also relieve the pain and discomfort. Pay attention to your diet; avoid bland food and rich, fatty foods," Lu Ming explained while taking her pulse. He then examined her face. "Madam, could you please stick out your tongue so I can see if there are any other symptoms?"
This was a very impolite act; sticking out one's tongue in front of others, especially a woman, was considered very inappropriate. However, seeing Lu Ming's skillful medical technique, Madam He still suppressed her shame and stuck out her tongue.
"Hmm, she has some internal heat, and Madam's stomach isn't very good either; she needs some conditioning. Acupuncture would be better, but it might be inconvenient. Prescriptions will alleviate the symptoms, though the effect will be minimal, better than nothing." Lu Ming spoke to himself, then looked up at Madam He, a hint of self-deprecation in his voice, "I apologize, Madam, I've always been like this. Fortunately, His Majesty didn't blame me when I treated him."
"Oh? You've even treated His Majesty?" Madam He was somewhat intrigued. She remembered her mother's poor health; perhaps Lu Ming could help.
However, she'd have to wait and see.
"I have. I've seen Yang Cong, the Prefect of Chang'an, Marquis Zhao, and His Majesty. I've also treated the Grand Commandant and his wife." Lu Ming recounted his glorious deeds with great familiarity.
"If it weren't for the separation of men and women, I could treat the most difficult and complicated illnesses. I am proficient in acupuncture, which is why it's inconvenient when treating women."
This was interesting. He wanted someone to undress for acupuncture, yet claimed it was due to the separation of men and women. He Shi was somewhat confused. Should she believe him or not?
"Why is it inconvenient?" He Shi asked deliberately, and coincidentally, their legs touched under the table. He Shi didn't pull away, only her body trembled slightly.
Lu Ming didn't pull away either, but continued to rub against her for a few more moments. "Acupuncture requires precise targeting of acupoints. Each acupoint on the body has its own unique function. Stimulating the body in conjunction with medication can achieve a cure. This is my unique skill. It's naturally fine when treating men, but there's some taboo when treating women. I started treating servants in my household, thus eliminating the separation of men and women. This is also my unique ability."
Servants?
Indeed, servants didn't have much power.
The master could dispose of servants at will, and there was no distinction between men and women here, so Lu Ming's words were understandable and justified; that was the truth.
This reason was perfectly chosen, leaving no room for argument.
He Shi felt her body weaken slightly. Lu Ming's fingertips rubbed against her palm, making her feel a little itchy. "In that case, may I try the effects of acupuncture?"
"Please invite Madam to the bed. Please dismiss the servants." Lu Ming nodded, took out silver needles, washed them with tea, and then heated them over a candle.
He Shi blushed and dismissed the servants. She had a desire to have an affair, yet dared not.
Because if an affair were discovered, there would be no good end; it would only make things very ugly.
And Lu Ming was handsome, humorous, and used healing as a starting point, leaving her with no intention of resisting.
Taking in He Shi's exposed, snow-white back, Lu Ming's penis was already erect.
He didn't intend to have sex with her here; seduction couldn't be rushed, so he only performed simple acupuncture, followed by a massage.
His hands stroked her back, applying some essential oil, continuing the caress, kneading her cervical spine, eliciting soft, comfortable moans from He Shi.
Gradually, He Shi began to relax; being exposed only to her back wasn't a big deal.
As her mind began to relax, she soon felt the man's large hand on her private parts, pressing and kneading her clitoris.
"Mmm!"
"Madam, relax, this is also a treatment."
Lu Ming said, increasing the speed of his manipulation, even inserting his fingers into He Shi's vagina, the double stimulation bringing her to orgasm within a minute!
A tingling, pleasurable sensation quickly spread throughout her body via her vagina. Her honeypot then contracted rapidly and intensely, and streams of vaginal fluid gushed out, making her fingers wet!