Nineteenth Century Medical Guide

Chapter 381 377. Blue sky and white clouds

Queen Elizabeth's physical condition is difficult to sum up in one word.

At least she was in good health when she was a child in Bavaria. But from the first day of her marriage, she seemed to have become susceptible to illness, and her three pregnancies in four years did cause serious damage to her body. Especially in 58, Prince Rudolf's dystocia caused her to suffer from a stubborn cough, which developed to a dangerous level by 1860.

Kawei returned to the Queen's Car, sat at a small round table, and listened carefully to the waitress Mathilde Wendice's brief retelling of Elizabeth's physical condition. 【1】

There is a lot to describe and it covers all aspects of life, but many of them are far from what Kawei saw.

"Your Majesty the Queen is anemic?"

Kavi was very surprised and asked the queen, who was lying on the sofa, to see her medical records: "I need to see your medical records. This is very useful for diagnosis and can also help me judge whether you can go to Budapest."

Elizabeth was very hesitant, and after thinking for a long time, she finally said: ".I know, give it to him."

Judging from the medical records alone, Elizabeth's health has always been "weak."

First of all, there is anorexia. The daily food intake is very limited, and the lack of nutrition will naturally lead to long-term anemia. She also suffered from severe tuberculosis and seemed to have recovered on the island of Madeira. Secondly, Elizabeth also suffered from neurological fragility and had many uncontrollable sobbing spasms.

No matter how you look at it, this is inconsistent with Kavi's impression of Elizabeth who spends all day with horses. She may have some malnutrition and anemia, but it is far from serious.

"Although it is signed by Professor Skoda, I."

“Riding and walking are already part of my life and it’s impossible to change.”

"Then increase your intake of three meals a day." Kawei said, "Especially meat. The systemic edema recorded before is caused by the rejection of meat, which causes water to transfer from the inside of the cells to the outside of the cells."

"I am here, Your Majesty the Queen."

"Do you know how angry I was after knowing the reason for Rudolf's illness? I felt that if no action was taken at that time, the child would be ruined and ruined by the Austrian officer education system! My mother-in-law also particularly favored the count, oh , God, why do I still use such a polite name, that’s a madman! ”

But not long after, the figures of Rudolf and the former crown prince’s instructor, Count Leopold Gondelecourt, appeared in front of her: “That abominable lunatic wanted to teach Rudolf to become an idiot by flooding and intimidating him. A fool-like hero to highlight how successful his physical and mental training is!"

"Is that so?" Elizabeth couldn't understand this. "I hate meat. I really don't like it. Usually I just dip it in some gravy and mix it with some vegetables."

"What about fish and shrimp? And bread?"

"Are you talking about starvation therapy? That's Professor Skoda's suggestion. I hope I can 'starve' tuberculosis to death with a small amount of food." Elizabeth took the hot water from the hand of the waitress and explained, "And it can also Let me get in better shape, that's the only way I can gain some popularity, and"

"Maybe I can eat a little fish, I'm not sure about shrimps, and I eat very little bread. But you know the fish cuisine in Vienna, it can't be compared with Paris at all."

Kawei didn't care about the purpose of this behavior, and only had the words "good health" in his eyes: "Your Majesty, with all due respect, starvation therapy is not excessive. As long as the intake can maintain a normal life, it is allowed. Fitness and Exercise is also possible, and the body does need enough exercise to stay healthy, but the two do not work on top of each other, and they can cause harm to your body.”

"You are too tired. You just finished your tour of Bohemia and went to Paris. Now you have to worry about the prince's education and the public opinion in Budapest."

Speaking of this, she couldn't help but think of Corfu Island in the Aegean Sea, which was a dreamlike painting.

"But I don't want them in the first place. Okay, okay, I understand, I will consider it."

Elizabeth didn't understand that the food she ate would just go through the motions in her body and eventually be excreted. Why do people have to eat? They should be healthy even if they don’t eat. In view of Kawei's current reputation in the medical community, she still chose to be dubious. If she was just a general surgeon, she would never listen to this opinion.

"That's better than eating nothing." Kawei emphasized. "From a surgical point of view, human muscles will gradually decrease with exercise, and only supplementing meat can maintain them."

Had it not been for the extremely formal written statement submitted two years ago, asking Franz to choose between her and Count Gondelecourt to stay, the queen would never have returned to Vienna. This document, equivalent to a declaration of independence, gave her the power to confront the conservative forces in the palace. 【2】

She wanted to say Franz. It was this beauty that penetrated the emperor's heart that helped her gain her current power, but the words came to her lips but she could not say them out.

Internal medicine is not Kawei's strong point, but he can still make basic judgments. Kawei stabilized her emotions first, read all the medical records as quickly as possible, and found many unreasonable things: "Your body is already very weak. From my personal point of view, your diet and daily habits are very weak." Too extreme."

"Dr. Carvey, I hope you can understand that it was then, and now is now. I am very dizzy now, and I also have a cough, but the feeling is completely different from six years ago." Elizabeth picked up a handkerchief to cover her mouth and coughed quietly. , "I know very well that I am indeed sick."

This was the first time Elizabeth really talked about her son's experience, and it also gave Kawei a basic understanding of why she had been suffering from illnesses all year round.

Before Kawei could speak, Elizabeth explained: "That was a diagnosis a few years ago. At that time, tuberculosis was really serious, and rumors were saying that I was going to die. Fortunately, I have recovered, and because Mariana appeared in Vienna , my mental state has also improved a lot.”

"Then what? Do you know what's happening to me now?"

Kawei took two steps forward, got her permission, put his hand on his forehead, and then asked Berget to get the thermometer: "38°C, some fever, maybe a cold due to the sudden cooling in Paris. Of course, it can't be completely Excluding the recurrence of tuberculosis, you need a complete rest, and you will definitely not be able to go to Budapest.”

"I don't want to go back to Vienna either."

Kavi understood what she meant. It wasn't that she didn't want to go back to Vienna, but that she didn't want to see the rules and regulations in the palace and the mother-in-law. He thought for a while and suggested: "Then stay in Switzerland for a few days. There are many doctors at the School of Medicine at the University of Zurich, and the medical conditions are not bad. Or you can write a letter and ask Professor Skoda to come. Help you with diagnosis and treatment.”

"Switzerland." Elizabeth called the maid Mathilde and whispered a few instructions, "Okay, I'll just stay here for a few days. I hope my health will improve."

Outside the platform is a completely different scene.

At first, Kawei's sudden departure was just an episode during the train's stop. But as time goes by, the little episode that no one cares about turns into a symphony of fate, and there is a feeling of powerlessness being held by fate.

They each have their own plans, and no matter who takes the lead, there will be a solution as long as Kawei is still in Zurich. But what if Kavi leaves?

The one who suffered the most was Victor.

His small bank was on the verge of bankruptcy and might not survive the winter without any more customers. The brother far away in Paris is not a kind person, and he is still willing to help now. If it is really hopeless, he will step on his feet.

He originally planned to have dinner at the hotel he booked as soon as he picked up Kawi, and then go to the hot spring to talk about the "collections." As it took longer and longer for Kawei to get into the car, he began to become irritable. First he paced back and forth with his hands behind his back, and then he couldn't help but light a cigar to relieve stress.

The more nervous he became, the more at ease Gustav and his son next to him became.

Kawei's collection has already gone into their bank warehouse, and his visit to Zurich this time is just for contract signing and vacation. Of course, it was a pity that Kawei couldn't get off the train. After all, he couldn't discuss the next step of cooperation, but no matter what, it was better than losing such a big customer to Victor.

Mayor Rost's situation is not much better.

He is said to be the mayor, but in fact he is the temporary replacement after the original mayor died suddenly. He has no backing and almost zero resources. Although Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland, it cannot retain those aristocrats and celebrities who like to go to Alpine resorts, and it has become a complete transportation stop.

The money he made was okay, but not much actually went into the city's fiscal pockets, and there was still a long way to go before he envisioned a big city.

After a long time, Kawei arrived. He heard that he was going to live here for a while. He had already made full preparations, and he must have a good relationship with him. If I can really negotiate a few business deals, it will be a good political achievement and lay a solid foundation for me to formally take over the baton in the future.

Kawei hesitated to get out of the car, his heart was in his throat, but despite being nervous, he also made some calculations.

From the beginning, the Austrian Queen's special train "Schönbrunn", which had only three carriages, had no intention of replenishing supplies. Even if we don't go to Budapest, it will take nearly two days to get to Vienna. No matter how much food we prepare, we still have to buy some fresh water.

But only a few guards and attendants wearing top hats came in and out of the carriage door. Rather than leaving, the special train seemed more like it was going to stop here for a while.

Opportunity awaits those who are prepared.

When Kavi got out of the car again and the accompanying sergeant stepped forward to announce that Queen Elizabeth would take a nap in Zurich for a few days, Rost immediately called out all the welcome guards left in the waiting room.

Young men and women holding small black and yellow Habsburg flags formed two welcoming lines, with the choral association behind them on one side and trumpeters playing music on the other.

There was also a team of people who were busy using balloons and flowers to quickly decorate the waiting hall into a festive look. But the standards were far inferior to those 4 years ago. When the Queen returned to Vienna, the welcoming procession from the station to Schönbrunn Palace included tens of thousands of marchers and more than a dozen bands. However, Rost's sincerity was still delivered to Elizabeth. in hand.

"This is." Elizabeth, who was helped out of the train door by the maids, saw the familiar color on the door at a glance, "Blue sky and white clouds, those are the colors of Bavaria." [3]

Since her marriage, the queen has missed her hometown, parents and brothers and sisters the most.

When Mariana came to Vienna and married Count Morasso, her mood became much more stable. Today, a brand-new flag of the Kingdom of Bavaria can help her recover more than half of her ailing body.

“I feel better physically just seeing it.”

Elizabeth let go of her hand and walked towards Mayor Rossiter excitedly amid scattered singing and trumpet music: "Thank you for your careful preparation. I haven't seen such a sincere welcome ceremony in a long time."

Rost thought that Elisabeth would get out of the car and see what Zurich looked like, or even take to the streets, or take a day to see what Lake Zurich looked like. He also thought that he would be summoned into the carriage to meet the young Empress of Austria. Even if he could not see her, hearing her voice across the threshold would be a kind of interview.

But he never thought that Queen Elisabeth would fall ill in Zurich.

Everyone knows that this person will be a big trouble once he gets sick, but at the same time, this is also an excellent opportunity. Especially the presence of Kawei was a surprise. He quickly revised his plan and itinerary: "Mr. Victor has booked a room that matches your status at the Bol Hotel by the lake. You can rest there tonight. Wait until tomorrow morning. , the most famous doctors from the University Hospital Zurich will be at your doorstep. ”

"Thank you."

Blue and white not only appeared at the train station, but also on the way to the hotel. When passing through a square, there were two carriage teams with Bavarian flags following closely behind.

Elizabeth's sudden appearance shocked the whole of Zurich.

But for Kawei, it was a good thing to have someone to help divert his attention. He got rid of Victor's entanglement, and while Elizabeth was in good spirits, he signed a three-year contract with Gustav and his son at the Ball Hotel under Victor's nose.

The contract mainly involves his collection.

Winterthur Bank does not charge any storage fees, and if the contract is extended, it can even be free for life. But in contrast, Kawi needs to deposit a large sum of money in the bank. At the same time, Kawei also needs Gustav's help in collecting various artworks from the East, and then will buy them from him at a more reasonable price.

"You think so highly of me. If I have this kind of vision, why would I have to pay tuition to Drouot Auction House?" Gustave knew how much he weighed. "Besides, you're not afraid of me lying to you." ah?"

"Do you still remember the Chinese who followed me before?"

"Oh, I have an impression. Why didn't he follow?"

"He and another British ophthalmologist were unable to get on the Queen's special train. They happened to have some business to attend to in Paris and had to come back in a few days." Kawei said, "Although Shan Wang came from a different background, his ancestors also The official family has some knowledge of Chinese art, so you can just look for him when the time comes.”

(End of this chapter)