The two were followed by a group of young people, both men and women, most of whom were dressed in short, easy-to-move blue cloth shorts and carried medicine boxes or packages of varying sizes.

Everyone wore a mask specially made for the barren mountains, sewn from several layers of burlap.

The pairs of eyes that were exposed were bright and determined.

In fact, the team had already set off long before the General of the Nation sent someone to invite them.

At the city gate, a group of soldiers were waiting.

The man in brocade robes standing in front of these officers and soldiers was Shi Fei, who had already returned to the capital.

Today he changed into a scarlet official robe with a gold belt around his waist, but there were dark circles under his eyes, clearly indicating that he had been tormented by the recent epidemic and had not slept well all night.

Upon seeing Liang Shu and Doctor Tong's group, Shi Fei immediately went to greet them.

"Dr. Tong, Madam Liang, you must be tired from your journey." He bowed respectfully, his posture very humble.

Having witnessed the devastating flood, the Left Prime Minister had come to understand everything and treated everyone he encountered in the desolate mountains with utmost respect.

"The situation in the capital is urgent, and we are grateful for your help. On behalf of the people of the capital, I thank the barren mountain and the Mountain Goddess."

Liang Shu nodded slightly: "Prime Minister Shi, you are too kind. Saving lives and healing the wounded is our duty, and it is also the mercy of the Mountain Goddess."

Her voice was calm and composed, neither humble nor arrogant.

Doctor Tong scrutinized Shi Fei with keen eyes. This powerful Left Prime Minister had a mind as deep as the sea. She would never associate with such a person unless the people were in trouble.

Shi Fei pretended not to notice Doctor Tong's scrutinizing gaze and turned to the side, gesturing for him to enter.

"Please follow me, everyone. I have already ordered the accommodations and necessary items to be prepared."

He turned his head and looked at an accompanying official behind him, his voice suddenly becoming authoritative.

"Issue my order!"

"From this moment forward, all imperial physicians in the palace, and all doctors and apprentices in the capital's medical clinics, shall be at the command of Physician Tong and Princess Ning'an!"

"Anyone who dares to outwardly comply but inwardly defy, or shirk responsibility, will be punished severely for delaying military operations!"

His voice carried clearly throughout the surrounding area, and the officials and soldiers around him were all awestruck.

Even the imperial physicians who rushed over upon hearing the news, who had originally intended to show off their qualifications, couldn't help but shrink back and swallow back the words that were on the tip of their tongues when they heard this.

Is the Left Prime Minister handing over the entire medical authority of the capital to these people from the remote mountains?!

Among the crowd, some imperial physicians were indignant.

Seeing this, Liang Shu ignored it.

After all, saving lives is the most important thing!

"Thank you for your trouble, Minister Shi," Doctor Tong said in a deep voice.

Led by Prime Minister Shi Fei, the group quickly headed towards the temporary encampment that had been prepared in the city.