#case log

Subject: Jinshi requesting medical consultation.

No visible symptoms. Pulse normal. Skin clear.

Complains of "fatigue".

Observation: Has been avoiding duties and seeking attention.

Conclusion: Not illness. Boredom.

Recommended increased workload.

He seemed dissatisfied.

Subject: Maid claiming sudden illness to avoid duties.

Symptoms only appear when work is mentioned.

No fever. Appetite intact. Energy sufficient for gossip.

Applied mild herbal tonic (harmless, but extremely bitter).

Result: Full recovery in minutes.

Subject: Follow-up to previous request regarding nail cosmetic.

Formulation was completed without difficulty.

Result: Pigment adhered effectively, and drying time was acceptable.

Product was distributed for evaluation.

Reaction was… disproportionate. Demand has increased significantly among the nobles.

This was anticipated.

Xiaolan requested several free bottles to share amongst the servants.

I declined. Absolutely not. Unacceptable.

Then, I proceeded to look away as I handed her a few bottles.

Subject: Tried a compound rumored to cause paralysis.

Result: Did not achieve paralysis. Limbs functional. Annoying.

However, there was a brief tingling sensation in my fingers. Promising.

Subject: Unusual bitterness in afternoon tea.

Servents reported unpleasant taste. Color slightly darker than standard.

Tested a small amount.

Result: Tongue numbness lasting several seconds.

Conclusion: Incorrect herb ratio. Not lethal. Whoever prepared this lacks attention to detail.

Subject: Jinshi attempted to dye his hair black using squid ink.

The result was… uneven.

Texture: unpleasant.

Smell: I'd rather not describe it.

He seemed very intent on my opinion.

I informed him that he now resembles spoiled seafood. I asked why he would willingly make himself easier to identify by scent alone.

He looked distressed and has avoided me all day.

Subject: Strange smell in the eastern corridor.

Odor described as "sweet, but wrong".

Traced source to decorative incense. Burn composition inconsistent.

Prolonged exposure may cause dizziness.

Conclusion: Poor-quality ingredients. Possibly unsafe.

Subject: Request received to investigate reported infestation within the bathhouse.

Insects were present in noticeable numbers.

Cause identified: environmental conditions favorable to habitation.

Certain scents are known to repel such species.

Appropriate compounds were prepared and distributed.

Result: Population decreased rapidly.