Chapter 266: Panic

Chonghua Palace is the bedroom where Concubine Shu lives. When the fifth princess was first sent here, Concubine Shu was very embarrassed.

The daughter of a love rival is neither easy nor severe, and the Fifth Princess has a shrewd personality, which is a real headache.

She tried to please the Fifth Princess for a few days, but when she found out that it was difficult to tame her, she simply threw her to the care of the servants and did not get involved at all.

Now, the fifth princess has contracted an epidemic. As soon as Concubine Shu got the exact news, she immediately hid in her bedroom and refused to come out.

According to the rules, those who contracted the epidemic would be sent to a remote palace for unified care.

However, the emperor issued an edict, allowing the fifth princess to stay alone and closing Chonghua Palace.

Concubine Shu packed up and left immediately, staying in someone else's palace.

So, when Concubine Lei arrived at Lishu Palace, she found the door deserted.

"My dear, have you written down everything that mother has instructed?"

The Third Prince walked her to the door and nodded slightly, "I've taken note of everything, don't worry."

Lei Jieyu caressed her son's face lovingly, "Be careful in everything you do. Stay with your father all the time. That will save your life."

"Only if you are well can we, mother and daughter, get well."

She has the prince, who is her greatest support. Even if the emperor wants to deal with her, he will have to be cautious, fearing that the father and son will become estranged.

She said this and the Third Prince nodded.

"I will keep an eye on the daily supplies for Chonghua Palace. No one dares to neglect you."

Lei Jieyu gave him a deep look and said, "Also, stay away from that unlucky thing."

The Third Prince was silent for a moment, "I understand. I will avoid her."

Lei Jieyu lowered her voice and said, "Try to get me some Qingxin Jiedu Pills. I hope I can save your sister."

"That's an antidote pill, it might not be effective..." The Third Prince saw that her expression was not right and paused, "Okay, I'll do my best."

The mother and son bid farewell to each other reluctantly. The third prince watched Concubine Lei approach and sighed softly.

Lei Jieyu walked in and the palace gate closed behind her. Her face became darker and darker, becoming terrifyingly gloomy.

She walked into the east wing and found the fifth princess unconscious with a high fever. Her face was red and her breathing was rapid. There was no one around to serve her.

Her eyes turned cold, and she walked forward and touched the fifth princess's forehead, which was very hot.

The fifth princess muttered incoherently, "Mother."

Lei Jieyu felt a pain in her heart. She touched the small box in her arms, hesitated for a moment, and did not take it out.

Wait, wait a little longer.

The time has not come yet!

This epidemic came with great force and a large number of people fell ill.

These are the top people in Da Qi, all of them are princes and nobles, and descendants of dragons and phoenixes, but they are fair in the face of illness.

As soon as they fell, they were taken away for isolation.

There is one palace for men and one for women. Half of the doctors go in to take care of the patients, while the other half stay outside to prevent the epidemic, prepare medicinal materials, and make soup for those who are still healthy.

For a while, there was panic and everyone was in danger.

The Hall of Mental Cultivation was completely blocked, and no one was allowed to enter or leave at will.

The emperor kept several princes and cabinet ministers by his side, both for protection and as a precaution.

Yun Zheng no longer goes to the second entrance. If there is anything, she only goes to the first entrance to report.

She was very busy, managing the supply arrangements for thousands of people and the operation of the entire palace were all in her hands.

She would come every morning to pay her respects to the emperor and report the situation.

The emperor is also very busy. Although the palace is closed, he still has to deal with state affairs, review memorials, and hold meetings of all sizes.

Yun Zheng whispered, "Your Majesty, five more people died yesterday: three palace maids and two officials' wives."

The emperor's expression was very ugly. "The imperial doctors tried their best, but they still couldn't control it?"

It was in the incubation period before, but now it has suddenly erupted.”

Yun Zheng handed over a list, "Here's the list, take a look."

The emperor took the list and just took a look at it when he heard a noise outside. It was the ghost doctor asking to see him.

"Let him in."

The ghost doctor came in and bowed, then hurried to Yun Zheng's side and said, "Come, let me take your pulse."

He was kept by the emperor's side and couldn't go anywhere.

However, he was most concerned about Yun Zheng and would check her pulse every day to make sure she was safe.

Yun Zheng stretched out her right hand and let him feel her pulse. "How is it?"

The ghost doctor smiled slightly, "Very healthy."

The emperor looked over and said, "Jinyun, you're still running around and looking lively and energetic. You don't seem to be infected at all. What medicine did you take?"

Yun Zheng raised her eyebrows, her expression calm, "Just like everyone else, I'm drinking the anti-epidemic medicine."

She pointed to the list and said, "Your Majesty, there is something wrong with this list."

The emperor took a look and saw nothing unusual. "What do you mean?"

Yun Zheng said calmly, "Most of the people who attended the wake were infected."

However, she did not keep vigil and hid in the Cining Palace.

The emperor would go there occasionally, burn some incense, and then leave in a hurry.

Several princes would leave after completing their daily duties.

So, none of them were infected.

The emperor suddenly realized that he was too busy with state affairs to check these details.

"You mean, the source of the disease is in the mourning hall?"

Yun Zheng nodded, "Yes, this may be the real reason why the emperor and I were not infected."

The emperor's face was solemn, and he ordered loudly, "Come here, check it out."

He gave a long list of orders and then looked at Yun Zheng.

"Jinyun, find a way to get some good herbs in so that the ghost doctor can make a few more Qingxin Jiedu pills."

Epidemics are not poisonous, but it is always good to have more miracle cures on hand.

Yun Zheng looked helpless. "Your Majesty, aren't you making things difficult for me? The raw materials for the Qingxin Jiedu Pills are extremely rare, and it may take years to collect them all."

At this moment, there was a sound of hurried running outside.

Upon hearing this voice, everyone's expression changed slightly.

Who dares to run around in the palace so unruly? Something must have happened.

A palace servant rushed in in a panic and said, "It's bad, something terrible has happened."

The chief eunuch frowned. "How can you be so impulsive? Do you want to die? What's the matter? Tell me now!"

The palace servant hurriedly reported, "News has come from the Cining Palace that the Empress Dowager has fallen ill. It is said that...she has symptoms of an epidemic."

Everyone present changed their expressions. Was the Queen Mother also infected? How could this be?

The sky is falling!

Yun Zheng's face changed drastically, she was furious and anxious, "The Cining Palace has been closed, no one is allowed to enter or leave, how could the Empress Dowager be infected?"

Moreover, when she left the Cining Palace, she took precautions and gave a packet of anti-epidemic medicine.

The emperor looked unhappy. He took a deep breath and said in a grave tone, "What's the situation with the Queen Mother now?"

The palace attendant spoke cautiously, "The Queen Mother is completely groggy and vomiting non-stop."

The symptoms matched, Yun Zheng was extremely anxious and stood up without thinking, "Ghost Doctor, come with me."

The ghost doctor picked up the medicine box without hesitation and walked out with her, decisively and resolutely.

The emperor looked at their receding backs, his heart skipped a beat, and an idea flashed through his mind.

"Wait a minute."

Yun Zheng turned around and asked, "What's wrong?"