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Madam Feng suffered from a scrofula-like nodule on the left eyelid, which subsequently caused pain extending to the brow ridge, temple, vertex, and back of the head, with unbearable tendon spasms. Physicians administered wind-dispelling herbs, and the condition became critical. Wang Mengying examined the pulse, finding it wiry and forceful; the tongue was crimson, and the patient felt no hunger. He prescribed Gu Ben Wan (Solidify the Root Pill) combined with Er Zhi Wan (Two Solstices Pill), supplemented with Mulberry Leaf (Morus albae Folium), Chrysanthemum Flower (Chrysanthemi Flos), Rhinoceros Horn (Rhinocerotis Cornu), Antelope Horn (Antilopis Cornu), Scrophulariae Radix (Scrophulariae Radix), Ostreae Concha (Ostreae Concha), Trionycis Carapax et Plastrum (Trionycis Carapax et Plastrum), White Peony Root (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Anemarrhenae Rhizoma (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Dendrobii Caulis (Dendrobii Caulis), Moutan Cortex (Moutan Cortex), and fine tea, alternating their use. The patient recovered after one month.

A man suffered from Hou Bi (sore throat with swelling and obstruction). After specialist treatment had just cured him, his whole body began to swell progressively. Other physicians fled in alarm. Wang Mengying diagnosed: "This is 'illness caused by medicine' (disease resulting from erroneous medication)." He prescribed Fu Zi Li Zhong Tang (Aconite Decoction to Regulate the Middle), and the patient recovered after several doses. I believe that treating Hou Bi with cold-natured herbs is not inherently wrong, but when the medicinal strength exceeds the pathology, it can transform into a pattern requiring warm-tonification, thus causing illness through medication. I once heard Wang Mengying say: "Three out of ten deaths are due to the disease itself, while seven out of ten are due to medication errors." From my observation, this is indeed not an exaggerated statement. Alas! It is truly lamentable.

Miss Pan Futang contracted an exogenous pathogen. Shen Yueting’s treatment gradually improved her condition, except for a sensation of formless obstruction in the throat, making swallowing water and food difficult. Wang Mengying used Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang (Bamboo Leaf and Gypsum Decoction) added with Aster Root (Asteris Radix), Cynanchum Root (Cynanchi Atrati Radix), Inula Flower (Inulae Flos), and Loquat Leaf (Eriobotryae Folium) to clear lung heat and descend lung qi. She immediately felt relief.

Xu Anqing suffered from sore throat. Surgeon Huang Xiuyuan continuously administered ascending and dispersing herbs, leading to swollen gums, trismus (lockjaw), inability to protrude the tongue beyond the teeth, spontaneous sweating, a choppy pulse, refusal of food, and a critical state. Wang Mengying examined the case, ordered the removal of all plaster applied to the neck, and applied crushed chrysanthemum leaves externally. He also blew Xi Lei San (Xi Lei Powder) into the mouth and prepared a decoction of Rhinoceros Horn, Antelope Horn, Belamcanda Rhizome (Belamcandae Rhizoma), Moth Flower (Leucadendri Flos), Gardenia Fruit (Gardeniae Fructus), Fritillaria Bulb (Fritillariae Bulbus), and Sophora Root (Sophorae Flavescentis Radix). After administration, he recovered in a few days.

Mrs. Shen Chun occasionally suffered from slight sore throat. After one dose of mild herbs, she felt slightly relieved and resumed normal daily activities and labor. On the fifth day, she continued needlework until the fourth watch of the night. On the sixth day, she suddenly complained of inability to sit or stand upright. As soon as she lay down, she fell into a coma-like sleep. Physician Wang Shoushi was urgently summoned and administered Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang (Rhino-horn and Rehmannia Decoction) mixed with Wan Shi Niu Huang Wan (Wan’s Calculus Bovis Pill). Dr. Xu Xiaobo was then invited for consultation and also advocated this formula. Xu stated: "It may be ineffective," so they invited Wang Mengying for a final decision. His pulse was rapid on the left and slippery on the right, both extremely deficient and soft. Wang said: "The views of Drs. Wang and Xu are correct. Although this is a contraction of Winter-Warmth pathogen, the evil is still mild. However, due to the patient's constitution of chronic fatigue and long-term deficiency, Liver Yang moves internally, scorching fluids into phlegm, which rises counterflow and causes jue (reversal). This resembles the presentation of Warm-Evil sinking inward. Rhinoceros Horn in the formula calms internal wind, and Calculus Bovis resolves phlegm; borrowing them is acceptable. The condition is safe. No further medication is needed today."

On the second-day follow-up, although mental clarity returned, the tongue coating was turning black. Wang Mengying prescribed herbs to purify the lungs, eliminate phlegm, extinguish wind, and replenish fluids. The fever subsided, and the tongue coating became loose and floating. Wang said: "The tongue coating will shed." He continued the previous prescription.

Overnight, the coating indeed completely shed, leaving a tongue resembling fluid depletion. Vomiting and nausea occurred intermittently, and defecation had not taken place. Wang Mengying added Bamboo Rament (Zhu Ru), Bamboo Sap (Zhu Li), Persimmon Calyx (Kaki Calyx), and Jellyfish (Rhodostomae Medusa) to sweet-moistening and fluid-generating herbs. After several doses, vomiting stopped, bowel movements resumed, but white, putrid coating suddenly appeared on the tongue, covering the gums, lips, cheeks, and entire mouth, unable to be scraped off. People were astonished. Wang Mengying adhered to the principle of regulating the Lung and Stomach, continuing to add Bamboo Rament and Bamboo Sap, along with Olive (Olivae Fructus), Honeysuckle Flower (Lonicerae Japonicae Flos), and Jian Lan Ye (Orchid Leaf). After several doses, the white putrid coating gradually shed, revealing the tongue color. However, drinking congee caused chest stuffiness and discomfort, and insomnia persisted at night. Wang said: "Stomach juice is insufficient, and hot phlegm remains. We must stick to the previous plan." The family doubted this and consulted Wang Shoushi again. Wang Shoushi said: "Regardless of other factors, this full-mouth putrid coating closely resembles infant 'Goose White' (Thrush/Oral Candidiasis). Such presentations are rare in adult formulas. If a physician without knowledge saw this, they would surely panic. Our physician possesses discernment, yet the patient's family doubts midway. Is this the way to seek recovery?" Shen Da Kui accepted this fully and followed Wang Mengying’s method. Soon, expectoration decreased, appetite improved, but burning pain appeared in both hypochondria. Wang’s pulse showed a wiry and rapid character at the left Guan position. He said: "There must have been anger." Upon inquiry, this was confirmed. He added Gardenia Fruit, Melia Toosendan Fruit (Meliae Fructus), Eclipta Herb (Ecliptae Herba), Ligustrum Fruit (Ligustri Lucidi Fructus), Raw White Peony Root, and Green Calyx Plum (Prunus mume flos). After several doses, all symptoms diminished, skin peeled in sheets, but right leg swelling and pain prevented flexion and extension. Some suspected wind-dampness and suggested moxibustion. Wang Mengying urgently stopped them: "This is Yin deficiency. Erroneous moxibustion will lead to disability. I offer you excellent medicine, but do not expect quick results." The prescription included American Ginseng (Panacis Quinquefolii Radix), Prepared Rehmannia Root (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata), Cistanche Stem (Cistanches Herba), Mulberry Fruit (Mori Fructus), Dendrobium Stem, Quince (Chaenomelis Fructus), Angelica Root (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), White Peony Root, "Er Dong" (Asparagi Radix and Ophiopogonis Radix), Goji Berry (Lycii Fructus), Chrysanthemum Flower, Melia Fruit, Achyranthes Root (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix), using seedless white raisins as a guide. Long-term consumption led to gradual recovery. Three years later, the patient passed away due to another illness.