Chapter 474 Isn't She Dead?

"Why not?"

"According to what the queen said, we need to dig from the mountain. How much manpower and resources will it take? This, this is not cost-effective."

"It's cost-effective. If it can be dug, it will not only solve the annual drought in Luocheng, but also provide a good resettlement for the disaster victims who are now pouring into Luocheng." Xiao Jin understood Su Ying's plan as soon as he heard it.

If you are sure it is feasible, now is actually a good time to dig.

Many fields in Luocheng have no harvest this year. The people who have no food stored during this period can only wait to starve to death. If not properly arranged, it will have a bad impact on the local area. If they are given a job to do at this time and can earn food for their family, they will definitely be willing to participate.

Digging canals and opening up mountains is a long and arduous task that requires a lot of manpower. It is the most appropriate time to do it.

However, the more specific steps of this matter require precise calculations by people from the Ministry of Industry and the responsible officials in Los Angeles to determine whether it is feasible.

Wei Zhongming remained silent after seeing Xiao Jin speak. Somehow, he always felt that this official from the capital must be so powerful that he could not afford to offend him.

Zhou Xiangrong stood aside, her eyes swept across Su Ying's face, but her look was not deliberate, so it would not attract the attention of others.

Her eyes turned and fell on Xiao Jin again. He had an ordinary face but he had an extraordinary temperament. She felt that this man must be extraordinary.

She tried her best to minimize her presence until Wei Zhongming looked up and noticed that she was still there.

"My lady, after you left the city, a plague broke out in the disaster-stricken areas inside and outside the city. But don't worry, the plague has been cured by Miss Zhou."

Zhou Xiangrong only walked slowly to Su Ying and bowed after hearing Wei Zhongming mention her. "My humble servant pays respect to Her Majesty the Queen."

When Su Ying walked into Jin's study, she noticed Zhou Xiangrong. She didn't ask her to chase her away because she knew that what they said could be heard by others.

Now that Zhou Xiangrong had walked into the light, Su Ying could see her clearly, and her brows immediately twisted into a "川" shape.

She seemed to have seen her somewhere, but her memory was probably too vague and she couldn't remember it for a moment.

However, Wei Zhongming’s words surprised her. A plague had broken out, and it was cured so quickly?

Since ancient times, the shortest epidemic would last several months or even half a year. Including the time she was away, it was less than half a month. Isn't this too fast?

"What disease? Has it been cured?"

Wei Zhongming said: "Yes, Madam, I have already consulted many doctors and confirmed that the sick people have really recovered."

Su Ying believed that there would be great people in every era, but she was somewhat skeptical that such a highly contagious infectious disease could be cured in such a short time and the source of the disease could be blocked.

"Where is the medical record and the treatment prescription? Show them to me."

Zhou Xiangrong quickly raised her head and glanced at Su Ying, "Your Highness, I don't have the medical record with me. I can write out the prescription for you."

Su Ying asked her to write, while Wei Zhongming asked the official to get the medical record.

After Zhou Xiangrong wrote the prescription, she handed it to Su Ying. After reading the prescription, Su Ying knew that it was for heart treatment.

"May I have your name?"

"My humble self is Zhou Xiangrong."

"Background?"

"My father is Marquis Bo'an, and I am the eldest daughter of Marquis Bo'an's mansion."

Su Ying asked a question and Zhou Xiangrong answered it without saying a word. She looked gentle and polite, but not smooth enough to make people think she was scheming.

Xiao Jin's eyebrows moved slightly, "The Bo'an Marquisate has been in the capital for generations, why are you in Luocheng?"

Which wealthy family would allow their unmarried daughter to travel so far away alone?

Hearing this, Zhou Xiangrong pursed her lips and said, "Your Excellency, last month was the anniversary of my mother's death. My mother was from Lincheng. After my mother passed away, her bones were sent back to Lincheng. I miss my mother so much that I go to Lincheng to pay my respects every year. Occasionally, I stay for a few days. Later, I heard that there was a plague in Luocheng, so I wanted to come and take a look."

Her words were obscure, but revealed a lot of information. A woman is supposed to obey her husband after marriage, and when she dies, she will naturally be buried in the cemetery of her husband's family. There is no reason for her to return to her parents' home unless there is some unknown reason.

During the interrogation, the official came back with the medical record.

"My lady, the sick list is here."

Su Ying took the medical record and read it carefully.

This medical record has versions from several doctors, so Su Ying can better understand the patient's true condition.

For a moment, the only sound in the study was the sound of Su Ying turning pages of the book, and no one spoke.

After reading it once, Su Ying had a general idea in her mind. She closed the medical record and asked, "Are all the patients cured?"

"My lady, it's almost certain."

Su Ying frowned slightly, "What I want is an accurate answer, yes or no."

Wei Zhongming quickly glanced at the butler beside him, and the butler understood and said quickly: "Your Majesty, they are all cured. It was this afternoon. They said they are all healed."

To be on the safe side, Su Ying planned to go and see the cured patients and asked Wei Zhongming to prepare the car.

Wei Zhongming did not dare to disobey and immediately asked the housekeeper to do it.

Su Ying stood up and glanced at Zhou Xiangrong, "Come with me."

"yes."

There was only one carriage parked outside the mansion gate. The government officials were very busy during this period and all the available carriages were used. This carriage was the one Wei Zhongming usually rode in, and they were reluctant to use it for public purposes.

Xiao Jin helped Su Ying get into the car, and then he followed. Wei Zhongming also wanted to get in the car, but when he met Xiao Jin's dark eyes, he immediately shrank back.

Zhou Xiangrong sat next to the driver with her eyes downcast, with no intention of entering the carriage.

After Xiao Jin closed the door, the carriage started slowly.

Xiao Jin held Su Ying's hand and pulled him into his arms. He really didn't like his disguised identity now and couldn't get too close to her in front of others.

Su Ying leaned in Xiao Jin's arms, feeling more comfortable sitting on him.

"The current Marquis Bo'an's wife is the second wife?"

Xiao Jin pondered for a moment before saying, "It should be."

In the capital city full of aristocratic families, the Marquis Bo'an Mansion really cannot rank high. Even if they try their best, they can only be a third-rate family. The Marquis Bo'an of this generation is just a small official of the sixth rank in the capital. If Zhou Xiangrong's generation fails to produce a capable person, the title of this mansion will be taken back. In those days, the title of Marquis Bo'an could only be inherited for three generations. If there was no great achievement after three generations, the title would be taken back at any time.

From the information revealed in Zhou Xiangrong's words, it can be seen that she is most likely not favored at home.

However, Su Ying didn't care about these. She wanted to know more how she cured the epidemic in such a short time.

Su Ying slowly closed her eyes, and suddenly a clear memory flashed through her mind, and she sat up straight.

Seeing this, Xiao Jin asked in confusion: "What's wrong?"

Su Ying's eyebrows darkened and she said in a gloomy voice, "She...isn't she already dead?"

(End of this chapter)