flstandardbreds Chapter 177 Admonition
Chapter 177 Admonition
“I’m not going anywhere. I just came back from running errands and got off the carriage. I happened to see the wedding procession coming, so I glanced at it and saw you standing here.”
Nangong Ming glanced at the medicine box she was carrying and then said, "Judging from your appearance... you've gone to treat patients again!"
"Yes! I just got back and stopped to watch the wedding procession and join in the fun."
He glanced at the horse that Long Chuqing was leading: "So you know how to ride a horse today! Why didn't you ride a horse when it was so dark last night?"
Upon hearing this, Long Chuqing looked hesitant and said, "Last night was last night. Sigh, let's not dwell on this."
As the two were talking, the wedding procession passed by them and moved on.
Some pedestrians continued walking with the procession to watch the excitement in front of the host's house.
The old woman walked over and called out to Long Chuqing, "Miss, the Cheng family has set up a banquet in front of their house today, and all the people can go and eat. The banquet will start after the new bride enters the house. Would you like to come with me to join in the fun, have a meal, and share in the joy!"
After she finished speaking, the old woman seemed to realize that something was wrong, and the smile on her face stiffened slightly.
Just now, she was telling Long Chuqing that the groom was still bedridden! It doesn't seem appropriate to talk about celebrations now.
However, today is indeed someone else's big day, and after thinking about it carefully, she realized that it was indeed the case.
We should be happy for the family, no matter what. We hope this lively wedding will bring good luck to the sick second son and that the marriage will be a success.
Thinking of this, the old lady relaxed again, and a happy smile returned to her lips.
The old woman asked impatiently, "Are you going, young lady? If you're not going, then I'll have to find someone else to go with you."
Hearing this, Long Chuqing smiled slightly: "Auntie, you go first! Look, I'm carrying things in my hands and leading the horse, so it's really inconvenient for me to go with you."
The old woman looked down into Long Chuqing's hand and noticed that what she was carrying was a medicine box.
"Young lady, why are you carrying a medicine box? Do you know medicine?"
Long Chuqing nodded: "Hmm... I know a little bit."
Seeing the old woman's enthusiasm, Long Chuqing couldn't help but think to herself that she had just suspected the old woman of being a loose tongue, but it turned out she had been prejudiced, and she felt slightly apologetic.
"Auntie, do you often experience symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, general weakness, neck tightness, and palpitations? If so, I suggest you eat less oily and sugary food, and also avoid eating too much salt, as these are not good for your current health."
The old woman exclaimed in surprise, "Yes! How did you know? I do occasionally experience these symptoms. I've seen a doctor, and the medication helps for a while, but they reappear soon after I stop taking it."
"Based on my observation of your face and your physique, if that is indeed the case, then as I just said, eating less oily, sugary, and salty food will help. You should also avoid eating too many eggs."
After hearing this, the old woman frowned deeply and muttered, "Oh dear, I can't eat this, I can't eat that, what's the point of living like this!"
Looking at the old woman's distressed expression, Long Chuqing was both amused and exasperated. After all, for a foodie, asking her to give up all kinds of delicious food and only be able to look at it without being able to eat it was indeed a rather cruel thing.
"Don't think like that. This is also for your own good health. For the sake of health, you have to give up some of your appetite."
The old woman waved her hand dismissively and said, "Let's not worry about that for now. I'm perfectly content with my age! Now I should eat and drink as I please and enjoy life to the fullest, hahaha..." The old woman laughed heartily.
Long Chuqing smiled and agreed, "You're right. Maintaining an optimistic and positive attitude at all times is very beneficial to physical and mental health."
"Young lady, you know medicine, don't you? You were able to diagnose my illness just by observing me, so your medical skills must be quite good!"
The old lady enthusiastically suggested, "Why don't you go and take a look at Young Master Cheng? If you can cure his illness, Third Master Cheng will definitely thank you properly, and you'll be well rewarded with a generous consultation fee."
Long Chuqing hesitated for a moment: "Well... let me think about it!"
"Alright, I need to hurry and catch up with the procession. I can see the bride get out of the sedan chair soon, and if I go early, I can make it to the first round of the banquet. I'm off now."
"Okay, take care."
The old woman waved her hand and hurried forward. "Big Yellow, come on, hurry up and follow me, I'll take you to the feast."
After watching the old woman walk away, Long Chuqing turned to Nangong Ming beside her and said, "Alright, I have to go back now. Goodbye."
"Wait..." Nangong Ming called out to Long Chuqing, who was about to leap onto her horse: "Didn't you just say you were going to help Young Master Cheng with his medical treatment? Why aren't you going?"
"I think your hearing isn't working very well! I don't think I ever said anything about taking him to see a doctor."
"Didn't you just say you'd think about it?"
"I've made up my mind, I'm not going..."
Seeing this, Nangong Ming advised, "The consultation fee offered by the Cheng family will certainly be substantial. Are you really not planning to earn this money?"
Long Chuqing said in a nonchalant tone, "I'm not short of money. I haven't even had time to spend the gold I earned from you last time!"
Upon hearing this, Nangong Ming was momentarily at a loss for words. After hesitating for a while, he continued, "Didn't you go out to make house calls and treat patients in the middle of the night last night? Are you going to stand by and watch someone die this time?"
After listening to his words, Long Chu's eyes flashed with a hint of doubt as she stared intently at him. "Judging from your nervousness, do you perhaps know that Second Young Master?"
Nangong Ming sighed slightly, then nodded: "To be honest, our Nangong family and the Cheng family often have business dealings, and I am quite familiar with that second young master. He is a good person, kind and generous. It would be a real pity if he were to die so young, so I hope you can go and help him."
"That's not right..." Long Chuqing frowned, a hint of suspicion on her face: "Aren't you the one who runs a brothel? How come you have business dealings with them?"
“Prejudice.” Nangong Ming crossed his arms and said with an arrogant look, “The brothel is just a small part of our family’s many businesses. I’m talking about our other legitimate businesses.”
“Oh…” Long Chuqing replied, drawing out the last syllable, while nodding thoughtfully.
Nangong Ming noticed the odd tone in Long Chuqing's voice and muttered, "What's with that sarcastic tone? Are you going or not?"
Long Chuqing answered without hesitation: "No..."
"Well, you're really stubborn and won't listen to reason with me."