Chapter 98: Fathoming the Gentleman's Heart

Seeing the posture of the imperial physicians, Li Yi thought that there must be something major that required his assistance, yet he had not anticipated it would be for this very reason.

“Imperial physicians, this is speaking too harshly.” Li Yi offered a modest smile and cupped his hands slightly, replying, “Let Bo An demonstrate it for you all. I know my own abilities are shallow and my learning insufficient, so I truly dare not presume to take it on.”

“Bo An naturally wishes to share everything he has learned throughout his life with you imperial physicians, to discuss and exchange ideas so that we may all advance together.”

Li Yi spoke with a tone of humility, his eyes sincere and earnest.

After all, passing on the method of cardiopulmonary resuscitation could be considered a small contribution he was making for the Tang Dynasty. As a Tang person himself, Li Yi was relatively willing to do so.

Upon hearing this, the imperial physicians could not help but raise their eyebrows in surprise.

Even Luo Jihai was stunned.

They had never imagined that by lowering their faces and shamelessly asking Li Yi to ‘become their teacher,’ he would not only agree without hesitation but would answer in such a modest manner.

Discussing and exchanging ideas carried entirely different meanings from simply teaching them once.

Discussing and exchanging ideas was something scholars did among themselves, with no notion of who was superior and who was inferior, whereas teaching them once would bestow upon them the title of master and disciple.

Li Yi’s reply had placed his own identity precisely at that of an ordinary physician.

Not only was it easy for the imperial physicians to accept in their hearts, but it also made their faces appear quite presentable.

“Haha, this is splendid, splendid!” Luo Jihai and the others were first stunned, then could not help but laugh heartily.

As imperial physicians, to prevent incidents like ‘teaching a disciple only to have them starve their master,’ each of them kept a reserve of their most valuable techniques.

They would never casually pass on their secret methods from the bottom of their chests to others.

Yet Li Yi harbored no such reservations.

This broad and open-minded attitude truly shocked and admired everyone present.

“Since that is the case, Bo An, shall we begin?” Luo Jihai suggested eagerly, and the other imperial physicians nodded in agreement, their expressions filled with anticipation.

Li Yi, seeing this, nodded somewhat helplessly: “In that case, I shall trouble Physician Luo. Please find someone to lie down and substitute for the patient who has fainted.”

“Good, good, good!” Physician Luo called out several times in succession. He immediately waved his hand and beckoned to Wang Yida waiting outside the door. “Yida, hurry in!”

“Yes, Master.” Wang Yida trotted in and, following Luo Jihai’s instructions, lay down honestly on the examination table, closing his eyes to take the place of the fainted person.

Li Yi slightly cupped his hands toward the group and stepped to Wang Yida’s side first.

The imperial physicians followed suit without delay, eager to hear Li Yi’s explanation of the principles.

“This patient in a state of fainting usually has various treatment methods to bring them back to consciousness. What you imperial physicians already know, I will not repeat.”

“I shall only speak of the methods used to treat a patient in a deep state of apparent death.”

Hearing Li Yi begin to explain the practical details, everyone heightened their vigilance, listening intently and carefully so as not to miss a single word.

“A patient in deep apparent death has not truly perished; rather, it is due to oxygen deprivation in the brain that their breathing and heartbeat are extremely faint, which is why they are often mistakenly thought to have already died.”

“Generally speaking, the methods for determining whether a person is in a state of apparent death are largely the same. Once it is confirmed that they are in such a state, we may first employ cardiopulmonary resuscitation for emergency treatment.”

Li Yi spoke while placing his hands on Wang Yida’s chest, crossing them, and began demonstrating the procedure according to the ‘cardiopulmonary resuscitation’ method, explaining it to the group.

“During cardiopulmonary resuscitation, one should place a soft pillow behind the patient’s neck to support it and, as much as possible, lift the chin while repeatedly performing mouth-to-mouth blowing.”

“Furthermore, during cardiac massage, the patient should lie on the ground or a hard surface with the heart facing upward, after which the palms should be placed on the upper ribs and pressed firmly.”

“The most important aspect is that we must repeat the actions patiently and without pause until the heart begins to beat again.”

“These are the key points of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.”

After Li Yi finished explaining the methods, he grinned at the crowd and said with a teasing tone, “As for the demonstration of mouth-to-mouth blowing, Bo An will take a shortcut today and will not personally demonstrate it. I will write it down later and pass it on to you imperial physicians.”

“Haha!” Upon hearing this, everyone burst into laughter.

As Li Yi had said, the person lying there was Wang Yida, a grown man, and the mouth-to-mouth artificial respiration method—if Li Yi had personally demonstrated it—would have been utterly awkward, making people unable to bear looking directly.

Yet after hearing this method, although the crowd found it somewhat difficult to accept, their hearts became enlightened, their eyes suddenly opening wide.

They felt that their own medical skills had been elevated by Li Yi’s explanation to an entirely new level.

“Bo An, your cardiopulmonary resuscitation method is truly remarkable!”

“Although I have never heard of or seen this method of yours and it does seem somewhat improper in etiquette, being able to cure the Prime Minister with it will certainly advance the development of our medical field!”

“Not bad, this is very true, very true!”

The imperial physicians nodded in succession, praising one another and agreeing with the sentiments.

At this moment, viewing Li Yi, they felt even more that this man was admirable and worthy of respect.

Indeed, he possessed the righteous demeanor of Li Jing!

“Imperial physicians are flattering too much, too elevating Bo An.” Li Yi heard them speak thus and quickly waved his hands, replying modestly, “Being able to make even a small contribution for our Tang Dynasty, Bo An naturally cannot decline.”

The imperial physicians, seeing this, raised their thumbs one after another, smiling and nodding: “Not arrogant, not impatient, indeed worthy of being Li Gong’s son—Li Gong has a good son!”

Luo Jihai, hearing them say so, remained silent and fell into deep thought.

Only now did he suddenly realize why, on the day they rescued the Prime Minister, Li Yi had insisted on driving them out.

This was not because Li Yi was unwilling to pass on his medical methods, but because there were genuine difficulties involved.

Indeed, if Li Yi had treated the Prime Minister using this method, family members from the Prime Minister’s household would necessarily have had to perform it, to make the situation seem most appropriate and proper.

Recalling the previous misunderstanding, a smile of self-deprecation appeared in Luo Jihai’s heart.

“It seems I was indeed narrow-minded, measuring the noble by my own small standards…” Luo Jihai smiled bitterly and slowly came back to his senses.

Suddenly, Luo Jihai solemnly called out, “Li Bo An.”

Hearing this, Li Yi returned to his senses from within the group. Seeing the solemnity on Luo Jihai’s face, he looked at him in surprise.

“May I ask Physician Luo whether you harbor any doubts? Bo An will speak whatever I know without omission.” Li Yi smiled and cupped his hands, offering a slight salute.

“No!” Luo Jihai waved his hand and shook his head.

A trace of self-mockery appeared on his cheek, and with a hint of apology, he bowed low to Li Yi and performed a full bow, solemnly declaring, “Li Bo An, please accept my bow from this old man!”

This action left everyone present completely bewildered, their minds full of questions.

Li Yi was likewise stunned, unable to understand what was happening.

Three more chapters delivered, QAQ…

(This chapter ends)