After taking her pulse, Pei Zhi breathed a sigh of relief.

Although he looked seriously injured, his pulse was normal and not erratic.

After taking her pulse, Pei Zhi asked a few questions to the young and strong men in the city.

How many people have died in the city these days? And how old were the deceased?

Pei Zhi is in charge; this epidemic looks terrifying.

The wound is festering and has developed pustules, but if it is managed properly, it shouldn't be immediately fatal.

"The city gates were closed for three days, and nearly a hundred people died, most of them elderly people."

There are tens of thousands of people in the city, and almost all of them have contracted this disease.

Pei Zhi took out a pen and ink, wrote down a prescription, and asked someone from outside the city to send over a batch of medicinal herbs.

Pei Zhi wasn't sure if this prescription would work, so she needed to experiment with it.

News of Pei Zhi's entry into the city with the prefect also reached the capital.

When Emperor Pei learned of this, he was also very shocked.

Emperor Pei never imagined that his daughter would have such courage.

Let alone a princess, Emperor Pei thought, even if he sent his princes over, they would be so frightened that they would run back in terror.

But Pei Zhi was different; she dared to disregard her own life and death and live and die with the people.

Not only was Emperor Pei surprised, but the entire court and the public were shocked.

Princess Chang Le was merely a woman, yet she dared to do things that even men wouldn't dare to do.

She truly is a heroine among women.

These days, no matter where Pei Yuance goes, his chest is always held high.

The Empress was stunned for a long time upon hearing the news.

Pei Zhi had lived in Changqiu Palace for some time before, but she didn't like to go out and stayed in the side hall.

I spend my days reading, painting, and arranging flowers.

Such a seemingly delicate woman could be so reckless.

When Pei Yuance came to pay his respects to the Empress, the Empress looked him over.

Could it be that Pei Yuanze, this fool, is actually blessed with good fortune despite his stupidity?

The Empress never believed that Pei Yuanze could ascend to the throne.

But now, regardless of whether Pei Zhi can return from the north alive, Pei Yuance will benefit greatly from Pei Zhi.

If Pei Zhi had died in the north, she would have been a princess who ultimately sacrificed her life to save the people of the north.

If Pei Zhi can return alive, the people of the North will remember his kindness.

Pei Yuance won the hearts of the people for no reason.

Have you heard about your sister's situation?

When Pei Yuanze heard the Empress mention Pei Zhi, he couldn't hide the smile on his face.

"I heard about it, but I never expected her to have such courage."

"If she comes back alive, what should you, as her elder brother, do? I don't need to remind you, do I?"

Pei Yuanze isn't that stupid.

"I just couldn't bear to see my sister off on her wedding, so I didn't go to see her off," Pei Yuance lied through his teeth.

Pei Yuance remained calm and composed, saying, "When she comes back this time, I will definitely visit my sister often. After all, I am her own brother, so I don't think she will be angry with me."

The Empress nodded slightly. "If she's angry about her marriage, just let her be. Her actions this time have been witnessed by everyone in the court and the public."

Pei Yuance certainly understood this principle. "Chang Le is my own sister. When she gets angry and throws a tantrum, I, as her older brother, should naturally tolerate her."

"When you get back, pretend to be sick for a few days at home, saying that worry makes you happy, and you don't need to go to the study."

Pei Yuanze understood the Empress's intention and nodded in agreement.

Pei Yuanze is Princess Chang Le's elder brother, and Princess Chang Le's fate is currently unknown.

His elder brother was so worried that he couldn't sleep at night, then caught a cold, fell ill, and couldn't get out of bed, which is normal.

Pei Zhi stayed in the city for seven days. During these seven days, Pei Zhi kept revising the prescription and finally managed to formulate the most effective prescription, which also used common medicinal materials.

In fact, Pei Zhi had already prepared a prescription that could suppress the epidemic within three days.

But the medicinal herbs she used were all very expensive.

Leaving aside the people outside the city who might be infected, even the people in the city can't afford to buy medicine.

Therefore, Pei Zhi could only keep improving the medicine and keep looking for medicinal materials with the same effects but vastly different prices.

Persistence pays off; Pei Zhi was found.

The prescription was developed, and Pei Zhi stayed in the city for another ten days.

In ten days, everyone in the city had recovered from their illnesses, and the city gates, which had been closed for more than twenty days, were finally opened.

Besides Qin Xiangyang, another familiar face stood outside to greet Pei Zhi.

Qin Xiangyang was the first to rush to Pei Zhi, looking her up and down to make sure she had only lost some weight before he felt relieved.

"It's so good that the princess is alright."

"Not only am I unharmed, but the people in the city are also unharmed."

Qin Xiangyang looked behind Pei Zhi and nodded heavily, "I used the prescription developed by the princess to give to the people outside the city, and everyone's illness was brought under control."

"That's good."

When Yuan Chengyu saw Pei Zhi looking over, he walked over, first bowed, and then knelt down.

"I am deeply grateful for the princess's great kindness. May the princess live a thousand years!"

The people who were originally standing outside the city to welcome their relatives and friends knelt down upon hearing this.

The people outside the city and the people inside the city all knelt down, sincerely grateful to Princess Chang Le.

Pei Zhi walked up to Yuan Chengyu. "Why are you here?"

"Your subject has escorted the medicinal herbs and provisions here."

The epidemic was more serious than Pei Zhi had imagined; the medicinal herbs and food supplies she brought were insufficient.

When the imperial court wanted to send someone to deliver medicinal herbs, Yuan Chengyu volunteered.

"Thank you very much, Lord Yuan."

Qin Xiangyang interrupted their conversation: "Let's go to the manor to talk. The people won't get up unless the princess leaves."

Pei Zhi nodded, and Qin Xiangyang helped her into the carriage.

Yuan Chengyu mounted his horse and followed behind the princess's carriage.

Yuan Chengyu stared intently at the carriage ahead. He had learned in the capital that Princess Changle intended to live and die with the people of the three cities.

Yuan Chengyu stood there, unable to recover for a long time.

Yuan Chengyu was simply recalling the one time he had met Princess Chang Le.

Princess Chang Le could catch a venomous snake with her bare hands, without showing any fear on her face.

Yuan Chengyu never imagined that the princess could be so audacious.

Yuan Chengyu volunteered to escort the grain supplies, but his mother had subtly advised him not to go.

If Yuan Chengyu gets infected, it will be a real problem.

Yuan Chengyu still came; he had a gut feeling that the princess would resolve this trouble.

Just like how the princess casually subdued the venomous snake that was about to attack her with her bare hands.

Upon returning home, Pei Zhi's first step was to take a relaxing bath, thoroughly cleaning herself inside and out.

I haven't showered for twenty days. I don't know how I've gotten through this.

Then, enjoy a delicious meal.