No parent can stand by and watch their child die.
Originally, they thought it was just a common superficial injury, but since it involved the Northern Desert envoy group, they didn't dare to say anything and treated the child's wound at home using traditional methods.
But soon, the child started to have a fever, which got hotter and hotter. Even the cool well water did not help at all. What was even more frightening was that his eyes gradually turned red. When being wiped, he almost bit his mother's wrist.
The woman didn't recognize Chu Jinjin, but judging from the guard's attitude, she knew that Chu Jinjin was no ordinary person. She kowtowed to her repeatedly, saying, "My lady, please save my child! I beg you, I'm willing to give my life for yours."
She had a vague feeling that something was amiss.
But she didn't care; she was willing to do anything to save her son.
The guard drew half a steel knife and said fiercely, "Step back, or don't blame me for being merciless."
Chu Jinjin gently helped the woman up and glanced at the child in her arms.
He was probably six or seven years old, with a chubby face, and he already had a faint zombie smell about him.
Based on post-apocalyptic experience, children generally turn into zombies faster than adults.
Seeing a glimmer of hope, the woman continued to plead, "Sir, I have money. If a doctor can't be found, fever-reducing medicine will do."
Chu Jinjin was silent for a moment, then nodded: "Okay, I'll go get your medicine."
Chu Jinjin kept the last remaining herb in a hidden compartment in her bedroom.
Chu Jinjin climbed over the wall quietly without alerting her family.
The night seems particularly melancholic tonight. This herb was originally intended for my family.
Chu Jinjin felt that she had really changed, almost becoming a saint. She couldn't bear to see a child die like this, a family destroyed like this. More importantly, Mu Wei's situation made her realize that there was no escaping it.
A single herb cannot save all those we care about.
The middle-aged woman, of course, had no idea of its value. Finding it to be just an ordinary-looking herb, she cautiously asked, "Sir, can this medicine really save my son?"
Chu Jinjin nodded: "No need to fry it, just feed it to me directly."
A series of muffled thuds came from afar, five in total, indicating it was the fifth watch of the night.
Many grand and wealthy households lit up their dim yellow lights, signaling the time for the morning court session.
The events of last night shocked the court and the public. As soon as the palace gates opened, the ministers rushed in almost without waiting.
Xiao Huai also hadn't slept well, and his eyes were dark-rimmed.
"Your Majesty, a total of 185 civilians were injured last night and are currently under house arrest. Eight members of the Northern Desert envoy delegation were also injured and demand that Chu Jinjin be severely punished and that His Highness be given an explanation..." A minister stepped forward to present the statistics.
Actually, there's nothing to worry about. With over a hundred civilians under guard, nothing unexpected will happen. As for the protest from the Northern Desert envoy, there's no need to worry either.
What's frightening is what we'll discover next.
When I first learned about it, I understood, but I didn't have such a strong sense of it. Now I truly feel it. More than a hundred people were injured. If it hadn't been an accident, but had been carried out secretly, who knows how many people would have become new zombies by the time it was discovered.
This is terrifying; it's completely beyond human control.
Military commanders, on the other hand, were more concerned about the fighting power of the zombie outbreak.
Dozens of zombies and thousands of elite soldiers wielding spears and shields almost lost control. While there was an element of reluctance to kill them on the spot, a preliminary assessment showed that subduing them without injury would be extremely difficult.
Then I realized that this was still because the other side wasn't wearing armor.
Just like Muwei said, something can be specially made to protect the head.
In short, there's no way to fight.
Mu Wei was also chasing after Chu Jinjin and beating her.
Their biggest asset, Chu Jinjin, was completely powerless to fight back. If it weren't for Li Dahua, they might have been killed.
All these factors combined caused almost all the ministers to be extremely worried, and their opinions were more unified than ever before—they could not go to war, and they should first meet any demands of the Northern Desert, the most important of which was to arrange a marriage alliance between Chu Jinjin and the Northern Desert.
The Vice Chancellor, Yuan Tianyou's mortal enemy, stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Given the current situation, Your Majesty should prioritize the well-being of the people and immediately issue an edict for a marriage alliance."
Xiao Huai's face was gloomy.
He had already made his decision, of course, but this pace was not what he wanted.
Then countless ministers stepped forward and echoed their sentiments.
If Chu Jinjin were like she was in the previous martial arts competition, things would be fine, but now, she herself is no match for her, and has lost her greatest value.
Xiao Huai looked at Yuan Tianyou: "Prime Minister Yuan, what are your opinions?"
“This old minister still objects.” Yuan Tianyou stepped forward to pay his respects. “Your Majesty, we are just outsiders to what exactly happened. Perhaps we should wait for Miss Jinjin to arrive before discussing it further.”
The Vice Prime Minister sneered, "Prime Minister, what kind of time is this to still be sending private messages? What good will Miss Jinjin's arrival do? What can she change?"
Yuan Tianyou glanced at him and said indifferently, "You mean to force Miss Jinjin to go for a political marriage?"
"So what if we force it? All this womanly compassion is irresponsible towards the people. Indeed, doing this would be unfair to Miss Jinjin. Perhaps I should play the villain instead." The Vice Prime Minister said with a righteous expression, word by word, "I am willing to arrest the Chu family."
Now that Chu Jinjin's reputation is known to everyone, it's inevitable that she will be accused of a crime for using such methods.
The officials were in an uproar.
When faced with absolute interests and life and death, the situation becomes one-sided, and even Xiao Huai cannot control it.
Just then, a distinctively effeminate scream came from the doorway: "Miss Chu, what brings you here?"
As dawn broke, Chu Jinjin appeared at the doorway, her back bathed in the dim light.
Countless eyes immediately turned to her.
Judging from what Eunuch Li said, he didn't even know Chu Jinjin was coming, which meant the Emperor didn't know either.
How did she get here?
Even if the guards knew her identity, she currently held no official position and should have come to report to them first.
In other words, she barged in on her own.
This is the imperial palace.
"You've come as you please." Chu Jinjin had heard everything. Her face was ashen as she walked into the main hall, went straight to the Vice Prime Minister, and said with a smile, "My lord, you intend to arrest my family, is that right?"
If it were daytime, it would be quite difficult for Chu Jinjin to enter silently, but nighttime is her domain.
The vice prime minister was so frightened that he immediately took a step back.
"I can come to the palace, and I can go to your house anytime." Chu Jinjin made no attempt to hide her direct threat. She raised her hand slightly and instantly grabbed the vice prime minister's collar, saying calmly, "What you say is very good, my lord. What about the common people? How about this, let's make a deal. I agree to go to the Northern Desert for a marriage alliance. The price is that your daughter and granddaughter will go with you as part of your dowry."
Vice Chancellor: "..."
"What, does it seem like you're unwilling, sir?" Chu Jinjin sneered. "Your family's lives are lives, but mine aren't?"
Chu Jinjin had intended to have a proper talk and discuss a complete solution together, but unexpectedly, before anything was even done, they were already thinking about her family.
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