Seeing that Su Muxi was still trying to unite people's hearts even at this time, Xie Xuan was quite moved. If Su Muxi were a man, he would surely be ennobled and appointed as prime minister, and achieve great things.

But when Qiao Ziming saw Su Muxi standing on the carriage, he felt a tightness in his chest.

The man's gaze was fixed on Su Muxi, and the feeling of having something coveted by others made him very uncomfortable.

Liang Juan watched Su Muxi showing off and secretly clenched her fist.

Now she is highly sought after by men, but before she was an ugly and unattractive woman who was abandoned by her husband!

If she loses her beauty, who knows what will happen to her!

Thinking of this, Liang Juan couldn't help but curl a cold smile at the corner of her mouth.

How could a sheltered young woman possibly know the complexities of life in the marketplace!

Once they enter the city, she'll have plenty of opportunities to make Su Muxi suffer!

After a short wait, commotion was heard from inside the city gate.

Someone shouted, "It must be the magistrate of Fukang County!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the tightly closed city gates were slowly opened from the inside, revealing the scene inside the city.

A dozen or so men stood at the city gate, their clothes tattered and their faces weary.

Behind them lay an empty street.

"Your humble servant, Jia Ren, the magistrate of Fukang County, respectfully welcomes the Princess Consort of Yong'an and the Heir Apparent of the Marquis of Anyang!"

Jia Ren was of medium height, looked to be around forty years old, with a square face, thick eyebrows and big eyes, and appeared to be a loyal man.

Upon hearing Jia Ren speak, the people behind him began to bow.

As Su Muxi listened to the introductions of these people, she sneered inwardly.

Apart from the magistrate of Fukang County, all the officials were present. These people really did have the protection of their official authority, which enabled them to resist the invasion of the plague!

“Magistrate Jia, my wife and the heir of the Marquis of Anyang have come here on imperial orders to deal with the plague in Fukang County.”

As he spoke, McQueen took out the imperial edict and handed it to Jia Ren.

Jia Ren appeared somewhat apprehensive. He unfolded the imperial edict and read its contents. Although his hands trembled slightly, Su Muxi could clearly see that Jia Ren showed no sign of panic.

Most of the officials behind Jia Ren, however, looked nervous and uneasy.

It seems that the opponent is not as solid as an iron plate. As long as we find the right spot, we can definitely defeat them in one blow!

Seeing that Jia Ren had put away the imperial edict, Su Muxi pointed to the group of people behind him and said, "These young masters are all ambitious people from Jinzhou City. They came to help after hearing about the epidemic in Fukang County."

"Governor Jia and all the officials of Fukang County have worked hard. To prevent the spread of the plague, the city gates have been closed for more than a month. Now that I see you are all safe and sound, I am relieved!"

Su Muxi's words reassured the people behind her.

The fact that the officials in Fukang County are all safe and sound indicates that the epidemic in the city is not serious. They have also made many preparations, so they should be safe and sound after entering the city.

After handing the imperial edict back to Mai Kun, Jia Ren bowed and clasped his hands in thanks to Su Muxi and Qiao Ziming, saying, "On behalf of all the people of Fukang County, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Princess and the Prince for traveling such a long distance to Fukang County!"

After saying that, he clasped his hands in a fist salute to the group of young masters and said, "Here, I would like to thank you all for coming to Fukang County to help."

However, there are some things I still need to clarify with you all.

Now all the people of Fukang County have been infected with the plague. This plague is very strange. Those who are infected will have a fever, vomiting and diarrhea, and severe abdominal pain, which is extremely painful.

Hundreds, even thousands, of civilians died in the city. The actual situation in the city was not as optimistic as it seemed.

If you gentlemen enter the city, I will absolutely not open the city gates until the plague is completely eradicated.

Whether it's January or a year, as long as I have a breath left, I will guard the city gates to the death and will never allow anyone to step out of the city and bring the plague out of the city!

Even if it were the Queen and the Crown Prince's orders, this humble official would not obey!

Jia Ren spoke passionately, but it only fueled the hesitation and fear in the hearts of those young men.

Will the city gates not be opened until the plague is completely eradicated?

Looking at the deserted streets inside the city gate, the epidemic in the city was probably quite severe, not as optimistic as Princess Yong'an had said.

"Your Highness, I feel that what I have prepared is not enough. Why don't I go home first and prepare some more medicine and food, and then have someone send it over when I have enough?"

Once the first person spoke up, the others also began to consider retreating.

Su Muxi looked at Jia Ren coldly.

With just a few words, he could dismiss all these people. Such talent is truly wasted on being a county magistrate.

However, she had anticipated this situation.

Seeing this, Xie Xuan pointed directly at Jia** and shouted, "Who do you think you are! I made up my mind long ago to come to Fukang County! Why would I hesitate or be afraid!"

Having said that, he looked at the crowd behind him and said, "I'm sure you all share the same thoughts as me! As long as we work together, the plague will soon disappear, making Fukang County, Jinzhou, and the entire Qi Kingdom more stable and prosperous!"

Unexpectedly, as soon as Xie Xuan finished speaking, the first person to stand up and respond was Tao Rong.

“That’s right! Now that I’ve arrived in Fukang County, I’ve already made up my mind! The plague in Fukang County is no longer just a plague in one city; it concerns the entire Jinzhou!”

If I were to leave now and turn a blind eye to the plague in Fukang County, then if a plague were to break out in Jinzhou City next time, no one else would be willing to lend a hand.

As a native of Jinzhou, I must do my part for the people of Jinzhou!

As he spoke, he pointed to the servant beside him, "Go back to Jinzhou City to gather supplies. Once you have gathered them, have them delivered to us as soon as possible!"

One sentence silenced those who wanted to use the excuse of insufficient supplies to return to Jinzhou City.

Xie Xuan gave Tao Rong a strange look.

Did he misjudge Tao Rong before?

In fact, Tao Rong still had ideals and ambitions.

Regardless, what Tao Rong said was a great help.

After Tao Rong finished speaking, he hurriedly looked at Su Muxi. Seeing that Su Muxi nodded at him, he looked excited, like a silly boy who had been injected with chicken blood.

Not wanting to be overshadowed, Qiao Ziming quickly stepped forward as well.

"The plague in Fukang County has now alarmed His Majesty, and the court will not allow the people of Fukang County to fend for themselves."

"I have already sent a letter back to the capital. If the epidemic in Fukang County is indeed very serious, His Majesty will surely send someone again!"

Mentioning the Emperor made everyone feel much more at ease.

Jia Ren saw everything, concealing the coldness in his eyes, and stepped aside to make way.

"In that case, please come in!"

If you're going to give up a perfectly good life and insist on coming to the city to die, then come on!