Jiapingguan Chronicle

Chapter 2812 Master Qingsong 30.0
"Huh?" Song Yaojia was taken aback and looked at Jin Miaomiao in confusion. "There are actually such diseases in this world? It's really hard to imagine."

“Your Highness, of course such an illness exists, and it’s not uncommon. To put it another way, it’s not just uncommon, it’s extremely common.” Jin Miaomiao thought for a moment, pointed to Shen Haolin, then to Shen Cha, and finally to Song Yaojia herself, “You are all the best examples.”

"We? What do you mean?" Song Yaojia pointed to himself and said proudly, "Miaomiao, don't talk nonsense. My drinking capacity is very good. Although I can't drink a thousand cups without getting drunk, I can still drink a hundred cups without getting drunk. There are not many guys in Xijing City who can outdrink me. This is obvious to everyone."

"Your Highness misunderstands. I wasn't referring to alcohol tolerance, and this illness isn't just about drinking," Jin Miaomiao said with a smile, gently waving her finger. "When doctors examine patients, especially during the first consultation, they always ask what the patient cannot eat or drink." She looked at Song Yaojia, "Your Highness, recall if you've ever been asked that?"

“Yes, that’s right.” Song Yao thought for a moment and nodded at Jin Miaomiao. “For example, I can’t eat coriander. Once I eat it, my throat gets itchy. You can imagine how uncomfortable it is, but it’s not that uncomfortable, just a bit awkward for a while. Haolin can’t eat any beans or bean-based foods, except for tofu, I think.” He looked at Shen Haolin.

"Yes!" Shen Haolin nodded when his name was called. "Tofu is fine, but nothing else. Cha'er has a lot to avoid, especially these past few years of taking medication. But things like the five pungent spices are very strong-smelling; just smelling them makes her nauseous." He looked at Jin Miaomiao. "You were referring to this, weren't you?"

"Your Excellency is wise, indeed." Jin Miaomiao gave Shen Haolin a thumbs up. "However, your cases are relatively mild. You just need to pay attention to your daily diet. But many people don't know what they can't eat and think it's a normal reaction. As a result, they needlessly lose their lives."

"Lost their lives?" Song Yaojia was stunned, then suddenly slapped her leg. "I remember now!"

"What is Your Highness thinking of?"

“When I was very young, something happened in the manor.” Song Yaojia raised an eyebrow at Shen Haolin. “You were there at the time.”

"Me?" Shen Haolin pointed to himself, looking at Song Yaojia with a blank expression. "I don't remember."

"Seventh Aunt, don't you remember?"

“Oh!” Shen Haolin suddenly realized, “If you’re talking about that, it is indeed a bit scary.” Seeing Shen Cha’s puzzled look, he explained, “Seventh Aunt, you’ve met her, Uncle Zhu’s wife.”

"Ah!" Shen Cha nodded. She remembered the Duchess of Cheng, the first noblewoman besides the Empress Dowager to show her a kind smile when her mother first brought her into the palace. "What's wrong with Seventh Aunt?"

"That time it was Prince Ning's birthday. Although he was in the imperial mausoleum, my master and Prince Dai would hold a birthday celebration for him every year and invite the nobles of Xijing City. Although some nobles of Xijing City were unwilling to attend the banquet, others were very willing. The Duke of Cheng's Mansion has always been close to Prince Ning and Prince Dai, so they naturally agreed without hesitation."

“Duke Zhu Liangdong of Chengguo was once a soldier under my uncle, so naturally he was close to the Prince’s Mansion,” Song Yaojia chuckled and said, “But that banquet turned out to be a big deal. Uncle Zhu repeatedly warned Seventh Aunt not to eat shrimp or crab, but as you all know, Seventh Aunt has a particular fondness for them. She would always sneak some behind Uncle Zhu’s back, and I heard that she would feel unwell for a long time afterward. That time at our Prince’s Mansion, she secretly ate several crab-stuffed oranges, and as a result…” He sighed softly, “she fainted. Fortunately, Master Huilan was there and saved her life. However, she never ate them again after that.”

"Unconscious?" Jin Miaomiao frowned slightly. "That's very serious. What did she look like at the time?" "Her face and body were covered with red rashes. Before she lost consciousness, she was clutching her throat, as if she couldn't breathe."

“That’s it!” Jin Miaomiao nodded, looking at everyone. “It’s the same situation as yours, but this lady’s case is particularly serious. If she doesn’t receive timely treatment…” She paused for a moment, “she will definitely die.”

“Master Huilan said the same thing back then.” Song Yaojia nodded. “That time was really dangerous. It was the first time I’d ever seen someone who was perfectly healthy suddenly collapse.” He thought for a moment and said, “So, is it the same disease as ours and Gongsun Yue’s?”

“Yes!” Jin Miaomiao nodded. “Although the symptoms are different, the essence is the same. According to what Your Highness just said, Gongsun Yue’s reaction to alcohol is relatively mild. Among my former patients, there were several with more severe reactions.”

"Serious?" Merlin blinked. "How serious?"

“It’s very serious.” Jin Miaomiao sighed softly. “Some of them turned deathly pale after drinking, and others remained motionless and unresponsive after drinking. Both of these are extremely dangerous; they could die from alcoholism if they’re not careful.”

“I’ve seen both of those things you mentioned. I never imagined it wasn’t because of a high alcohol tolerance or good drinking manners, but rather an illness.” Song Yaojia sighed. “But most people wouldn’t believe it, right?”

“Yes!” Jin Miaomiao nodded. “Only when their lives are at stake do they have no choice but to believe that they are sick.”

“That’s true.” Song Yaojia shrugged. “It’s a pity that Gongsun Yue never knew these things. It’s a shame.”

"That's why my advisor doesn't tell him everything when he's drunk?"

“Yes!” Song Yaojia sighed helplessly and said, “Master Qingsong is more willing to tell Uncle some little secrets. After all, the Yun family and the Eagle King’s Mansion have been friends for hundreds of years. They are very familiar with each other and trust each other very much.”

"I see." Jin Miaomiao thought for a moment, "Then who are the advisor and the great-uncle?"

“I’ve heard a little bit about this, but not much,” Song Yaojia said after thinking for a moment. “It seems like they became friends after a fight.”

"No fight, no friendship?"

“That’s right!” Song Yaojia took a sip of tea and chuckled. “My great-uncle was still resentful about what happened to the Prince of Jing’s mansion. Once, when he was on a case and passed by the Yun family, he went to the Yun family again to demand an explanation. This time, the one who entertained him was Master Qingsong.”