Chapter 806 - Chapter 806: Acting (2)
Chapter 806: Acting (2)
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Lord Zhou did not say anything. His Majesty was definitely decisive when dealing with aristocratic families, but when it came to the commoners, it was the opposite.
If County Magistrate Yu had reported the outbreak early, like the infected citizens of Phoenix City, even if he knew that the chances were slim, he would probably have gotten someone to treat them as best as he could.
However, not only would this be a waste of money, but it would also cause more people to contract the epidemic.
Xuanyuan Qi glanced at him. ‘Why? Do you think I’m wrong too?”
“I wouldn’t dare.”
Xuanyuan Qi snorted. How could he not tell what Lord Zhou was thinking? Not only him, but more than half of the ministers in the court felt that he should kill all those infected with the plague.
However, there were thousands of people infected this time.
“Forget it, you may leave. Let me think about it.” Xuanyuan Qi waved his hand tiredly.
Lord Zhou cupped his hands and retreated. Just as he reached the door, he heard Xuanyuan Qi say, “Let Yu Zheng’s wife and children go.” He had done something wrong, but at least he had saved Qingzhou.
Lord Zhou paused. “Yes.”
In Phoenix City, people died every day from the plague. Similarly, soldiers and doctors kept falling sick.
The bowls of medicine did not improve the situation at all, making everyone gradually lose hope.
There were even a few people who began to clamor to bring their sickly relatives out of the city.
“It’s been two days. If we can’t save anyone, what’s the use of doctors like you?
We’re going out.”
“That’s right. He even said that he would save us. I think he simply wants to lock us in here and wait for death.”
“If I had known, I wouldn’t have stayed in the first place.”
Shen Yijia squatted at the side and guarded more than ten medicinal furnaces. She looked at the person who had finally been comforted by Xuanyuan Ziming and sighed.
“Oh my.” A cry suddenly came from the side.
Shen Yijia frowned and looked over. She saw Xuanyuan Ye holding one of her fingers with red eyes.
“Princess, is your hand injured? Shall I bring you back to bandage it?” Bai Zhi went forward worriedly.
Xuanyuan Ye sniffed. “But these medicines haven’t been brewed yet..
“Princess, don’t worry. I’ll take care of it.”
Xuanyuan Ye hesitated and said, “Auntie Liu, that’s not good. Your own…”
There were too many patients. Everyone had to look after more than ten medicinal furnaces at the same time. Just fanning them was enough to tire them out.
Auntie Liu waved her hand indifferently. “I’m just looking after a few more medicinal furnaces. What’s wrong with that? On the other hand, Divine Doctor
Ji said that it’s more likely that you’re injured and infected. The quarantine area is right beside you. You should quickly leave with Miss Bai Zhi.”
“That’s right. The princess is a good person. She thinks for us in everything, but you have to take care of your health.”
“Don’t worry about this place. We’ll help you watch over it.”
The people who spoke were all left behind to take care of their relatives.
Over the past few days, Xuanyuan Ye had helped everyone. Everyone had seen it.
Thinking that she, a dignified princess, could do this for their family, they naturally remembered her kindness.
Xuanyuan Ye seemed to be frightened. Her face turned pale and she said gratefully, “Thank you, Aunts.”
With that, she glanced at Bai Zhi. Bai Zhi understood and helped her leave.
“Wait a minute,” Shen Yijia said.
Hatred flashed across Xuanyuan Ye’s eyes. She looked at Shen Yijia aggrievedly. “Sister, what else do you want?”
Shen Yijia could not be bothered to correct her. Anyway, it was useless to say it.
She glanced at Xuanyuan Ye’s tightly covered hand and sensed that she had stiffened for a moment. She smiled and said, “I’m fine. Aren’t you injured? Find a doctor to treat your wound.”
Xuanyuan Ye tightened her grip and cursed Shen Yijia in his heart.
If this little b*tch hadn’t dragged her out on time every morning before dawn, she wouldn’t have had to tremble in fear and work so hard.
However, this little b*tch dragged her to a place with people every time, making her want to return to the prince’s residence, but she was afraid of being criticized.
She took a deep breath. “There’s no need. All the doctors are very busy. I don’t want to trouble them with this small injury.”
Shen Yijia disagreed. “It won’t take long to treat a small injury. Besides, this is a special period. We can’t underestimate a wound.”
The surrounding people originally felt that the atmosphere between the two of them was off. When they heard this, they nodded. “That’s right. Madam Song is right. You can’t be careless now. Princess, you should get the doctor to take a
look at you.”
Coincidentally, the imperial physician was coming in from outside. Before Xuanyuan Ye could refuse, Auntie Liu said, “The imperial physician came at the right time. The princess is injured. Come and take a look at her.”
When he heard that the princess was injured, the imperial physician’s heart skipped a beat. He stuffed the prescription in his hand into his pocket and walked over. “Princess, where are you injured?”
Xuanyuan Ye quickly shook her head. “I’m fine. It’s just a small injury. There’s no need to trouble the imperial physician.”
Before the imperial physician could speak, Auntie Liu was the first to panic. “Oh my, Princess, you can’t let your guard down over such a small injury. Take Luo Yong for example. Yesterday, he accidentally cut his hand when he was moving things. In the end, he fell sick today. He’s a young man, and..
Auntie Liu went on and on, giving several examples in one go.
The others also persuaded her one after another. If not for the veil, everyone would have noticed that Xuanyuan Ye’s face had darkened.
Just as she was quickly thinking of a way to escape, her wrist was suddenly grabbed. Xuanyuan Ye felt a jolt of pain and subconsciously let go.
The index finger of her right hand, which was covered by her left hand, was exposed to everyone.
There was a red mark on her index finger that was so faint that it was almost invisible. The surroundings instantly fell silent, and only the sound of the medicinal furnace bubbling could be heard.
The corners of Auntie Liu’s mouth twitched. “This injury is indeed quite small.” It didn’t even break the skin. It was small.
Everyone looked at Xuanyuan Ye strangely and silently returned to their seats to work.
“Such nonsense, aren’t you delaying important matters?” The imperial physician was so angry that he forgot why he had come in. He flicked his sleeves and left.
Xuanyuan Ye’s face alternated between green and white. She said angrily, “You clearly did it on purpose.”
“Did I ask you to pretend to be injured?”
Shen Yijia smiled and patted Xuanyuan Ye’s shoulder. “Didn’t you want to do your best? It wasn’t easy for me to help you get a chance to stay. You have to cherish it.”
Xuanyuan Ye was speechless.
If not for the fact that she had learned her lesson twice, she would have rushed up and torn this b*tch apart.
No one noticed that in the corner, a middle-aged man quietly saw the hostility between the two of them. He seemed to have thought of something and the corners of his lips curled up under his veil..