I want to establish an Aristocratic Family.

Summary

Zhang Yue, a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, faces a dire situation as he treats a woman with weak lungs and her two children suffering from pneumonia. Lacking antibiotics, he recalls the medicinal properties of willow bark, which can provide salicylic acid, a vital anti-inflammatory. He orders the collection of willow bark in Chang'an, prompting a community effort despite skepticism. Meanwhile, in the Left Second Neighborhood, efforts to combat typhoid fever are underway, with Zhang Yue guiding the preparation of ginger soup and herbal remedies. As patients begin to show improvement, hope rises, transforming the attitudes of local officials who see the potential for political gain. The success of the treatments brings joy and a sense of accomplishment, highlighting the power of traditional medicine in crisis.

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