A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

In the midst of a deadly smallpox outbreak, Hui Niang's pharmacy became a beacon of hope, offering inoculation with cowpox to prevent the disease. Despite initial skepticism and opposition from some townsfolk, those inoculated were spared from the plague, leading to a surge in demand for inoculation. Hui Niang and her assistant Shen Xi worked tirelessly to inoculate the townspeople, even training other doctors to help with the massive influx of people seeking protection. Their selfless efforts and the proven effectiveness of the inoculation technique not only helped curb the spread of the plague but also earned the trust and gratitude of the once-doubtful townsfolk.

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