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Chapter 134 Plagued by a Chronic Illness
Chapter 134 Plagued by a Chronic Illness
Shangguan Feiyan kept pouring wine for Lu Xiaofeng, and Lu Xiaofeng kept drinking as if only drinking could relieve his inner turmoil.
Hua Manlou didn't drink; he just sat there quietly.
Therefore, the only two people who could strike up a conversation at the banquet were Jiang Fengyue and King Da Jinpeng.
Jiang Fengyue suddenly said, "According to Princess Danfeng, Your Highness's legs swell up whenever you drink alcohol. Does this mean Your Highness suffers from a leg ailment?"
King Da Jinpeng was taken aback. He hadn't expected Jiang Fengyue to ask that question. He sighed and said, "My legs not only swell up after drinking, but they also hurt terribly on windy and rainy days. If I weren't so heartless, I would really like to remove these two legs that are holding me back."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Fengyue smiled and said, "It's quite a coincidence. I have some medical skills and some experience in treating this kind of leg ailment. Since Your Highness has been suffering from this disease for a long time, why don't you let me give it a try?"
King Golden Roc was momentarily speechless, and could only force a smile and say, "No need—no need to trouble Young Master Jiang."
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Shangguan Feiyan also noticed the situation and smiled as she explained to the Great Golden Roc King, "Young Master Jiang, you may not know this, but we have consulted countless famous doctors about my father's legs. After examining them, they all shook their heads and said they had no solution. So we simply put the matter aside."
As if he understood Jiang Fengyue's actions perfectly, Lu Xiaofeng put down his wine cup and laughed, "You have all witnessed Young Master Jiang's great abilities. Why not let him give it a try? It won't be a loss for the Prince. If the Prince's legs can really be healed, I will definitely drink three hundred cups with the Prince tonight."
Having said all that, the Great Golden Roc King could no longer refuse. He sighed deeply and said, "In that case, I'll trouble Young Master Jiang."
Jiang Fengyue smiled and said, "Your Highness, please take off your shoes."
The Great Golden-Winged Roc's expression changed, and he frowned, saying, "Here?"
Shangguan Feiyan said, "Father means that it is impolite to take off one's shoes at a banquet. Perhaps we should choose another day—"
Jiang Fengyue sighed, "Choose a day—we're setting off tomorrow, and I don't know if we'll even be alive to see the Prince again—"
King Golden Roc waved his hand, summoned two servants, and said, "The three of you risked your lives to do this for me. How can I trouble Young Master Jiang over such a small matter?"
After saying that, he ordered his servants to take off his shoes.
Lu Xiaofeng's expression changed slightly, because he could see very clearly that the Great Golden Roc King only had five toes. If it was true, as Jiang Fengyue said, that all the descendants of the Golden Roc Dynasty were born with six toes, then the Great Golden Roc King in front of him must be an imposter.
Jiang Fengyue smiled slightly, wondering what expressions the Great Golden Roc King and Shangguan Feiyan would have if they knew the secret of the six toes in the near future.
Jiang Fengyue gripped the Golden Roc King's two calves tightly with both hands, using her inner strength to examine their condition. Not to mention any hidden ailments, these two legs could probably run several miles.
The Great Golden Roc King could clearly feel a warm current flowing through his legs, and he couldn't help but become nervous. His inability to drink alcohol due to his leg ailment was just one part of the plan to lure Lu Xiaofeng into a trap. If Jiang Fengyue were to discover that he was unharmed, this matter would likely be exposed to Lu Xiaofeng.
After a long pause, Jiang Fengyue said calmly, "Your Highness's leg ailment is indeed very serious, and it is caused by poor blood circulation."
The Great Golden Roc King truly believed that there was something wrong with his legs, and even felt fortunate about it. If it hadn't been for such a coincidence, things would have been very difficult today.
Shangguan Feiyan's lips twitched slightly, but she quickly smiled again and said, "Does Young Master Jiang have a good remedy?"
Jiang Fengyue said, "No need for a remedy. The few times I pinched your legs with my hands were already healing you. Your legs will not have problems again."
The Great Golden-Winged Roc asked gratefully, "Really?"
He was happy not only because he had managed to fool the system, but also because if there really was a problem with his legs, then Jiang Fengyue's treatment of him would be a win-win situation.
Jiang Fengyue poured a glass of aged Shaoxing wine and handed it to the Great Golden Roc King, smiling slightly, "Whether it's real or not, Your Highness will know once you try it."
King Da Jinpeng took the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp. His legs were perfectly fine, so drinking wine was no problem for him.
The Great Golden Roc King's legs showed no problems until the banquet was almost over.
Seeing this, Shangguan Feiyan said gratefully, "As expected of Young Master Jiang, your medical skills are even better than those who call themselves miracle doctors. Our Shangguan family doesn't know how to repay your kindness."
Jiang Fengyue smiled and said, "I dare not accept such praise. It was nothing more than a small favor. Perhaps the doctors you hired before were just quacks with empty reputations."
Shangguan Feiyan said, "What you say is absolutely right, young master."
The Great Golden-Roc King asked, "You're setting off tomorrow morning. Do you have any plans?"
Lu Xiaofeng said, "I plan to go find Ximen Chuixue first."
No one spoke for a long time.
Shangguan Feiyan suddenly asked, "Where is Zhu Ting?"
Lu Xiaofeng sighed and said, "I'm afraid Zhu Ting won't be coming."
If he knew this place was a tiger's den, and still brought his friend here, he wouldn't be Lu Xiaofeng. Therefore, he would never let Zhu Ting get involved in this mess.
Shangguan Feiyan said, "Why? I heard you haven't spoken for a long time. Is it really as the rumors say—"
Lu Xiaofeng nodded.
King Golden Roc laughed and said, "It's alright. The three of you can go with peace of mind. You don't need to worry about my safety. At worst, I'll just die. As long as the wealth of the Golden Roc Dynasty is still there, there will definitely be successors who can revive it."
Hearing his impassioned words, Jiang Fengyue couldn't help but smile and said, "I will naturally take your safety into consideration. As long as you are not killed by your own people, I guarantee that there will be no threat to your life."
If a thief cries "Stop thief!", would others worry about the thief's safety?
Upon hearing this, King Golden Roc laughed heartily and said, "Of course, my own people wouldn't lay a hand on me. Everyone in my household is a loyal and devoted confidant."
Jiang Fengyue smiled and said, "That's good. I hope I'll have another chance to see Your Highness."
After the banquet, the three of them returned to their rooms, which were adjacent to each other.
But now they are all crammed into Lu Xiaofeng's room.
Hua Manlou listened quietly to the sounds around him for a while, then slowly said, "No one is here."
Lu Xiaofeng looked at Jiang Fengyue and asked, "Is there really a problem with the Great Golden Roc King's legs?"
Jiang Fengyue shook her head and said, "There's absolutely no problem."
Lu Xiaofeng frowned and said, "So they—"
Hua Manlou suddenly interjected, "Someone's here."
The three fell silent, and after a short while, footsteps sounded outside the door.
Lu Xiaofeng asked, "Who?"
A gentle female voice came from outside the door, softly saying, "It's me."