Dark-Haired British Doctor Chapter 221

Episode 221 Caesarean Section [2]

Step by step.

I'm going the same route I took a while ago for a party, but this time I'm going for a visit to the king.

Although Brother Liston's carriage was quite luxurious, it was no match for Sir Jamie's carriage.

This classic luxury… … was difficult for someone who had become rich in a short period of time by cutting off other people’s limbs to emulate.

However, that doesn't mean that this carriage was necessarily good.

A rare green powder.

Maybe Sir Jamie… … This carriage was also coated with arsenic.

“If we hadn’t experimented with this back then, we would have died.”

There's no way Liston didn't see what I saw.

He picked up a piece of green wood that had fallen on the floor.

“That’s why.”

“Oh my. It almost went that badly.”

I also got goosebumps from what Liston said.

At that time, I thought of those who had been executed by arsenic.

Unlike those who were hanged, these people died slowly… … .

The sight was horrible, but what was even more horrible was the reaction that followed.

-The victims' families are happy. How about continuing to execute them with arsenic?

-Ah, I loved it so much, haha.

The bereaved family would probably like it.

Hanging is a moment, isn't it?

In comparison, what was the suffering of the victims like?

It was horrible, of course it was, and it was long.

Considering that, the more horrible the death penalty, the better.

That's true, but… … .

'I guess I just can't trust the investigative techniques of this era.'

Is there not a single innocent person on death row?

As soon as I thought that it might not be the case, I became anxious.

No, it's not like it didn't happen in South Korea either.

Even in the late 20th century, this was the case.

The police, huh? They just beat him up and made him a criminal.

Wouldn't it be here?

"town."

It was the smell that woke me up.

No, smell is a more polite word.

stink.

Yeah, the stench made my skull spin.

“I heard that they decided to go with hanging because arsenic is too expensive. They probably don’t have the budget to spend it on death row inmates. They can’t even afford to build that damn sewer system.”

“They say Paris is doing it… … Doesn’t this feel like they’re not following along, but rather they’re getting ahead of the curve?”

“There’s nothing you can do about it. Those ignorant people say things like, “You cursed me and that’s why I’m like that,” and “You’re an honorary British citizen after all.” … … .”

“Does that still help?”

“Still making money. Now the nobles know. You could get a medal for that.”

"ha……."

These crazy kids… … .

No, this is the age of science?

The era of modernization?

But does a curse make sense?

And even if you did put a curse on him… … You’re talking about a medal for the dead Parisians?

“If you were white, you would have accepted it unconditionally. Too bad.”

“That… that kind of medal is fine. Rather than that, are you going to go do the sewer construction?”

“Ah… … I know that. This, um. It’s a bit strange to do it here.”

Liston looked around cautiously.

Since London is always crowded, there were a lot of people here too.

However, no one dared to glance at the carriage.

From the appearance alone, it felt like someone of noble birth or similar was riding in it!

No, it would probably be similar even if you just walked.

Who wants to see Liston's face again?

You can see it as a feeling of whether it is a dream or reality, but that will probably only last for a few seconds.

“No, just do it. Who will listen?”

“Isn’t there a groom?”

“Coachman? It’s so noisy outside. I can barely hear you right now.”

“Really? Then what?”

If there's one place where 19th century people were physically healthier than 21st century people, it's probably their ears.

There are no earphones here.

No matter what, I'm still a teenager.

The coachman looks to be at least 50 years old.

Of course I don't know how old he is in real life, but with that face he's definitely not a teenager.

I don't know if Liston had similar thoughts or not, but he opened his mouth cautiously anyway.

“There is talk that our British Empire is preparing for war.”

“Huh? War?”

“Hey, hey. Don’t speak loudly.”

“Yes, yes. But where exactly… …?”

1830.

Was there a war in Europe during this time?

I've heard the phrase "one hundred years of peace."

It was a very peaceful 100 years until World War I broke out in 1914! That's what I'm saying… … .

It's not like our proud imperialist Europeans never fought wars.

The Crimean War, in which Madame Nightingale was active, was almost as famous as a world war to medical students, and it was probably in the 1850s.

But what else is there?

“Blue. Your hometown.”

“Oh. Ah.”

Qing Dynasty… … .

Well, did Europeans at that time treat people from other continents like people?

Strangely enough, there were some Orientals who treated us as civilized people… … .

This only means that they are treated better than black people, but it does not mean that they are equal to white people.

Even I'm an honorary white person, so this is bullshit.

'opium…….'

Since that was the default era, what had just begun to dominate my mind was the Opium War.

These bad kids.

Using drugs as a weapon to destroy the country.

Aren't these guys just devils?

'No, isn't it?'

What's a little confusing is… … .

Opium is also often used as a medicine.

People drink it almost like a beverage, saying things like opium tincture or something.

I'm also using morphine.

I'm not the type of person who uses the word '막' carelessly, but when I see it being used, I have to feel something.

‘Are they really selling it because they know it’s good…?’

I don't know.

How could I know the inner workings of the British Empire?

No, even if you knew, it wouldn't be of much use.

What can a mere doctor like me do about the world situation?

“I overheard this too. You were mentioned.”

"yes?"

Why am I here?

“Isn’t it a well-known fact that you like opium?”

“No, I said that was a misunderstanding.”

“Why are you embarrassed? Even though you like opium, you are able to lead a normal social life. Anyway, it seems you are not the only one.”

"yes?"

“It seems Asians are particularly fond of opium. They have opium dens and such. Of course… … we also have some people who like opium, but aren’t most of them lower class?”

There are many theories about drug addiction.

What other drug has as much of an impact on individuals and society as narcotics?

Moreover, since drugs are called drugs for a reason, most of their effects are bad, so a lot of research is being done on them.

Among them, there is an overwhelming amount of research on addiction, and there is this theory.

The theory is that if a person gets enough happiness from other sources, such as family, friends, lovers, social status, or consumption, other than drugs, the probability of becoming addicted is low even if they are equally exposed to the same drug… … I guess that's bound to be the case.

The lower classes here aren't the kind of people who suffer the way you might normally think.

No, in the first place, in some factories, they make people do hard labor and give them drugs when they get hurt… …?

“Yes.”

“But then you showed up.”

“No, why me?”

“You are an intelligent person, to anyone’s eyes. This is not my opinion, but that of others, so don’t feel too bad. They don’t think you are smart for an Asian, but just smart. Not only are you favored by Sir Jamie and Sir Damien, but even the princess favors you, so that says it all.”

“I’m an intellectual… … ?”

“I heard that there was an opinion that even the intellectual and wealthy classes of Asians were crazy about opium. So I tried to penetrate that area, and as expected, they were crazy.”

"ha."

crazy.

Is this how it is?

“Maybe there’s going to be a war with the Qing soon. According to you, Joseon and Qing aren’t on particularly good terms. Is that right? If they’re on good terms, I might be able to add a word. I don’t know how much use that would be.”

"that……."

I looked at Liston for a moment.

It looks scary.

I think I'm getting used to it, but it still looks really scary.

But our London MPs and aristocrats have the nerve to not be afraid of such faces, for fear that they might be called tea-drinking brats.

Besides, the Opium War… … was actually prepared since the 18th century.

But if you go and tell me not to do it, I won't tell you?

'I don't think the Qing and Joseon have much to do with each other… … ?'

And Joseon.

My country, my homeland.

If you think about it, it is a country that took away three years of military service from a short life when he was dying of cancer. Thinking about it again makes my heart ache.

I, too, am a Korean who can't help but miss a bowl of patriotism, but…

However, that does not mean that he was so thorough as to fight for independence.

It's not like my head is spinning that way…

Above all, by now you've probably heard the rumors and are holding on tight.

Sunjo… … Andong Kim clan.

“No, why bother?”

“Yeah, that’s good. Actually, would you listen if I told you? They won’t even build a sewer. But if you win there, and you make some money, who knows.”

“That’s fortunate.”

“Yeah. Oh, I think they’re all here?”

If there is nothing you can do, just leaving it alone is another option.

There was also a monster like Kim Yu-jin from <Black-Haired US Army General>.

Well, I can't do that because I'm later… … .

Anyway, it makes some sense.

Okay, that feels better!

“You’re here. Come in.”

So I headed inside with Liston.

As I entered the building through the splendid garden, I saw walls still covered in traces of green wallpaper.

He probably threw it away in a panic.

Do you think you would just walk away when those hideous looking prisoners are falling down one by one right before your eyes?

'That's fortunate. If I think about giving birth here… … .'

The child died, the mother died, the midwife died, didn't they all die?

“There’s Blundell over there too.”

Thinking that it was fortunate in many ways, I followed the butler's instructions and went inside. Then I saw Blundell, who had arrived earlier and was the one who had called me here.

I didn't want to hold any resentment.

Rather, the problem is that you are trying to have a cesarean section by yourself and causing trouble. It is praiseworthy that you are calling in advance before causing trouble.

“Ah, you came! Phew.”

“Why? Is it bad?”

“Ugh… … Ugh… … .”

I glanced at the patient who was groaning continuously and then asked Blundell.

No matter what, he's a doctor.

I did that because I thought you'd have some idea of the situation since you were here.

“Uh, I don’t know.”

And Blundell proudly replied that he didn't know.

But since he was perceptive, he quickly added another answer when he saw my uncomfortable look.

"hmm."

“It hurts. But all mothers are in pain. Isn’t that normal?”

“Yes, and?”

“But it hurts for a long time. This is not good. Some people give birth quickly.”

"and……?"

“I can’t tell if the head is on top or not. Even if I touch it, it’s like this.”

“Hmm.”

In the end, it was just a long story short.

'fu*k, Lord.'

I approached the patient, calling out to God and cursing.

It's fortunate that I remembered some of it while having the cesarean section. If only it had been yesterday…

I didn't even want to imagine it.