nashuaworldcup Chapter 302 You only have one life, but there are more than one life-threatening thing.
Chapter 302 You only have one life, but there are more than one life-threatening thing.
Although it is said that delicious food is the best medicine to cure everything, there is a premise to this statement: everything must be within a reasonable and appropriate range. Anything in excess is as bad as anything in moderation. Even something as wonderful as enjoying delicious food can become a task that you have to complete, and the level of suffering will increase dramatically.
"No, no, I feel like I'll throw up if I eat another bite! Oh my god, why don't you just have someone take me out and give me a good beating? I'd rather be beaten to death than eat myself to death..."
It's no wonder that Yinzhen was so reckless. His stomach was already full and couldn't hold any more of what was in front of him. Anyway, he was thick-skinned and tough, so even if he was taken away and beaten, he wouldn't die. But if he kept eating like this, things might change. Didn't he see that the Fourteenth Prince was already pounding his chest in frustration?
There's a saying that goes, "Everything is difficult at the beginning." With Yinzhen taking the lead, things became much simpler. Almost as soon as Yinzhen finished speaking, the Fourteenth Prince, who was almost stuffed to death, also put down his chopsticks.
"Tenth Brother is right, Father. You should have someone drag us out and beat us up. I've never seen eating so badly before. Anyway, I can't eat a single bite now. I'll accept whatever punishment you want."
It wasn't just the Fourteenth Prince who resigned himself to his fate. Upon hearing his words, Yinreng, Yinzhi, Yinzhen, and even Yinqi silently put down their chopsticks. Wasn't it said that one shouldn't punish everyone in a crowd? Their father was such a proud man; he couldn't possibly make all his sons limp along to the lake with him today, could he? In truth, even knowing they would be punished, Yinreng and the others couldn't care less at this point. Would it sound good if word got out that a prince was left with the reputation of being stuffed to death?
Even though Emperor Kangxi favored Yinzhuo, Yinti and Yinreng were still his own sons. His original intention was only to give them a minor punishment as a warning. Since Yinreng and the others had already learned their lesson, he naturally wouldn't force them to eat all of it. After all, even flesh on the back of one's hand is flesh, and he would feel sorry for them if they ate too much and got sick.
"Considering you've already learned your lesson, I'll let you off this time. Alright, it's getting late, so don't just stand around here. Go with Liang Jiugong to get yourselves ready, and we'll set off now."
The saying "You only have one life, but there are many things that can be fatal" truly resonated with Yinti and Yinreng today. They used to be relieved when they saw Yinzuo vomiting so badly from seasickness, but now, seeing Yinzuo, Yinti, and Yinreng vomiting uncontrollably with a basin in their hands, all they could see was envy.
You ask why Yinti and Yinreng envied Yinzuo, who was vomiting uncontrollably? Well, it's a long story. As everyone knows, the worst thing you can do when traveling by boat or carriage is to eat and drink your fill. Before boarding the boat, Yinti and Yinreng felt a bit bloated, but they didn't feel anything wrong elsewhere. But once they were on the boat, with just a gentle breeze and the boat rocking gently, they suddenly understood what Yinzuo felt like—dizzy, lightheaded, and with his stomach churning all the way.
Yinzhuo's seasickness was well-known, after all, he had been vomiting all the way from the capital to Jiangnan. But Yinti and the others were different; they hadn't been seasick before. So Yinzhuo could vomit without restraint, while they had to hold it in for the sake of face.
"Second brother, are you feeling unwell? You look terrible. And eldest brother, what kind of kung fu are you practicing? Even if you wanted to starve, you're standing in the wrong position. Fourteenth, what are you doing leaning on the edge of the boat? Is there a fish in the water? Should we ask Eunuch Liang to find you a fishing rod to try your luck? They say the fish in Taihu Lake are very delicious... Sigh, why are you throwing up? Fourteenth, are you alright?"
It would have been better if Yinzhuo hadn't mentioned fishing. The moment he mentioned the word "fish," the Fourteenth Prince felt as if a fishy smell was rising from the water and hitting him squarely on the head. He had already reached his limit of endurance, and now, with this smell hitting him, he couldn't hold back anymore. Since he couldn't hold back, what could he do? Two words—vomit.
As the saying goes, a train runs fast because of its locomotive. After the Fourteenth Prince vomited, the imperial boat was filled with a chorus of wails. At first, Yinzhuo was taken aback by the rather spectacular sight and turned to look at Kangxi in a daze. Only when he saw Kangxi sitting calmly and composedly did he gradually relax. Although he knew it was a bit inappropriate, when he saw Yinti, Yinreng, and the others vomiting profusely on the edge of the boat, Yinzhuo couldn't help but feel a sense of justice, like "what goes around comes around."
"Quick, quick, Eunuch Liang, go get me a fishing rod. Fourteen, hold on a second, come to Sixth Brother's place and help me bait the spot. I want to try my luck today. Don't worry, I'll remember your help. If I really catch a fish, we'll split the profits..."
Baiting? How did you even come up with that? You really make the most of everything and don't waste a single bit. But Sixth Brother, even if you manage to catch some fish, can you really eat a fish caught with my vomit?
Compared to eating fish, Yinzhuo clearly enjoyed the process of fishing more. He then busied himself for quite a while, first choosing a fishing spot, then running over to the Fourteenth Prince, pulling him to the spot he had chosen, and patting his back to make him vomit so he could bait the fishing spot for him. Even then, he complained that the vomiting was too much, so he pulled Yinzhuo over and patted him again before finally being satisfied and starting to cast his line to fish.
"Sixth Brother, now I understand why you lost so much weight the other day. Seasickness is really awful. Not only is my stomach churning, but I also feel extremely dizzy and lightheaded. I feel like my body is out of my control. But speaking of which, what's wrong with you, Sixth Brother? You were just throwing up like us a moment ago, how come you're all fine now?"
Why is he acting like nothing's wrong now? Does he even need it? Of course, it's because he's gotten used to vomiting these past few days. Even though seasickness is incurable, vomiting for a long time will eventually build up some resistance, right...?
"Hey Fourteen, instead of wasting your time arguing with me, why don't you find a place to sit down? Look at how pale you are, you could be an NPC in a haunted house without any makeup. Alright, I think the older brothers have pretty much finished throwing up by now. If you linger any longer, you might not even get a seat..."