Madam Xiao, upon hearing that Manbao was the recently famous young miracle doctor in the capital, slowly settled back into her chair without a care.
Xiao Dalang took off his upper garment, crossed his legs, and sat on the couch. Manbao then took up the needles and began to insert them while explaining the process to Director Xiao.
Director Xiao observed her swift and accurate needling technique, hitting the acupoints exactly with a pinch and a jab, which revealed the proficiency of her acupuncture skills.
In the Imperial Hospital, some doctors who rarely used needles would have to feel around to locate the acupoints, and even then, they might still miss the spot and draw blood.
When Imperial Doctor Zheng and a few other doctors arrived, Manbao was already halfway done with her needling. They did not interrupt her but stood aside to watch.
Seeing Manbao inserting needles all over Xiao Dalang's head, everyone gathered around to watch in admiration, whispering among themselves.
