Li Yunqing?!

During the Great Xi Dynasty, everyone knew Li Jia.

This family of generals, loyal and devoted, has always guarded the border, stopping the menacing Rouran and allowing them to enjoy a peaceful life for so many years.

As the court gradually stabilized over the years and officials at all levels underwent a purge, Li Yunqing's name gradually spread among the people.

They knew that she had implemented many policies that benefited the people, and they also knew the legendary stories of how she assisted the young emperor in eliminating corrupt officials. In addition, with the additions and embellishments of many popular folk tales, the people had a very good opinion of Yun Qing.

But the sick people never expected that she would be the one sent to Wuxian to take charge of the overall situation!

Then the situation suddenly changed.

"If Lord Li is here, then it must be true!"

"Yes, I believe in Lord Li."

"Everyone, quickly go to your seats and lie down. Don't stand too close together, and please don't pass on our illnesses to Master Li!"

Without any prompting from the guards, the people returned to their places on their own.

Qingque was stunned by the scene before her.

Even Yun Qing hadn't expected her words to have such an effect. She saw the sincerity in the eyes of those people and was deeply moved.

Only now did the opinions of others about her take on a real meaning.

"Young master, let's leave first."

Qingque was also worried that staying here for too long would cause problems, so she turned to Yunqing and advised her.

Yun Qing nodded: "Okay."

Before leaving, she didn't forget to reassure everyone: "Please be patient. Since I dared to appear here, it means I have a sure thing. Don't worry, things will get better soon."

The people nodded in agreement, indicating that they believed him.

Therefore, truly worthwhile efforts yield visible returns. People know who truly cares for them and are willing to trust them in times of danger.

However, once outside the tent, Yun Qing's smile vanished: "Find an opportunity to bring out the people who caused trouble earlier and detain them."

Before Yun Qing revealed his identity, the malice in his eyes was so obvious it was almost overflowing. But after he revealed his identity, he became evasive, acting guilty and trying to sow discord. Regardless of whether there was a problem or not, he was not suitable to continue mingling in the crowd.

“Yes,” Qingque replied.

But there's no rush.

All the sick people had been registered. Yunqing checked the identity list again and screened out some suspects. All of them had to be brought out for separate interrogation.

While they were conducting their investigation, Qinglan made an unexpected discovery.

"Young master, we've caught someone trying to escape. He seems to be of Rouran mixed race."

Qinglan had been to the border with Yunqing. The guards were very observant and could tell at a glance that mixed-race people looked different.

“Gu Xingzhi has managed this place very well.” Yun Qing smiled. “It seems that our arrival made them restless, but they didn’t expect their cleverness to backfire.”

The arrival of envoys in the capital is bound to cause some turmoil, especially since it is the Rouran, who have always been ambitious. Jiangnan is a prosperous place with a well-developed canal. Once more people are infected here, the disease will inevitably spread to various parts of Da Xi. Even if they eventually find a cure, it will cost them a huge amount of manpower, material resources, and financial resources. This is the best time for them to attack Da Xi.

They just don't understand how they managed to bring the disease over so quietly.

Yun Qing pondered for a moment: "Bring that person over, I'll interrogate him myself."

Qinglan: "Yes, young master."

The person was quickly brought up, and at first glance, he did indeed have the appearance of a Rouran, no wonder Qinglan noticed him.

When he was brought up, he was still shouting, "Why are you arresting me? The epidemic is so serious now, who wants to wait to die here? I just want to live!"

After all, he was just one of the suspects, and Qinglan and the others hadn't done anything to him. When Yun Qing saw the person, she was about to speak up to comfort him when she suddenly heard the system say, "Host, you'd better stay away from this person."

The system wouldn't appear out of nowhere. Yun Qing wanted to ask why, but the system remained silent.

Countless guesses flashed through her mind, and suddenly she grasped a clue. Her expression changed, and she immediately said, "Qinglan, tie him up, and then stay away from him!"

One second Yun Qing was wondering how the epidemic had arrived here so quietly, and the answer was already in her mind.

This concept did not exist in ancient times, but a corresponding name has long been proposed for it in modern times—super-spreader.

They carry the virus themselves, but do not show any symptoms of illness, and may even look like normal people. However, people they come into contact with can easily be infected.

Because he had no symptoms, he was more likely to get away with it.

Qinglan didn't understand, but she still obeyed the order immediately. She found the man annoying, so she found something to gag him.

She couldn't help but ask, "Young master, have you discovered something?"

"I have a hypothesis, but it needs to be verified," Yun Qing said. "You all go out first."

After Qinglan led the people out, Yunqing looked at the person and asked, "Is the source of the infection on you? Or is it you yourself?"

Yun Qing didn't need a reply; she already knew the answer when she saw the slight change in his expression.

When Mr. Yu returned in the evening, he discussed it with Yun Qing, and after examining the man's pulse and using the four diagnostic methods of observation, auscultation, inquiry, and palpation, they confirmed their conjecture.

“This person cannot be allowed to live.” Yun Qing lowered her eyes, her tone very calm. “Execute him secretly and burn his body.”

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