Chapter 92 Plague, detoxification!
No one expected that the rain would last for three whole days. The rations stored by the escorts in the past few days were once again in urgent need, and Zhao Shan and Lao Zhou had to go to the yamen in the rain to collect rations.
But what they didn't know was that a large-scale epidemic broke out outside, and most people, including officials and wealthy people in the city, were infected with an extremely serious cold. Hundreds of people died in the city alone in just a few days.
"Are you sure it's a plague?"
In the room, Wei Chengyi asked with a heavy expression.
"It should be."
Qingying, who was standing to the side, was extremely serious. After thinking for a moment, he continued, "According to our investigation, the main symptoms of this plague are a rapid rise in body temperature, runny nose, and severe coughing, which is very similar to the cold. However, those infected will become ill very quickly and will become unconscious or even die in just a few hours. Even if they take medicine to treat the cold, they will convulse and die soon."
When the princess first said that there was a high possibility of an epidemic breaking out in Chengjiang County, he believed it but was also optimistic. He did not expect the epidemic to spread so quickly and become out of control in just three days. The key point was that three nights ago, he had sneaked into the county government office and reminded the Chengjiang County Magistrate.
"Is there really a plague breaking out outside?"
Shen Xiangwan's voice suddenly sounded, and the two of them turned their heads at the same time. Seeing that she looked obviously not well, Wei Chengyi frowned barely noticeably. In the past few days, apart from eating and checking on her mother and Uncle Yan's injuries, she had basically not shown up. It was obvious that she was worried about detoxifying him. Now that she knew about the epidemic, she was afraid that she would not stand idly by.
"Yes princess."
Taking a step back, Qingying replied respectfully.
"Don't call me princess anymore. If someone hears it, it will cause trouble."
Shen Xiangwan had wanted to talk about this for a long time, but she had never found the opportunity. When she heard him call her princess, she remembered it again.
"Call me Madam, and from now on call me Mother, Old Madam."
Wei Chengyi made the decision on his own, and Qingying also agreed, "Yes, Second Master, Madam."
"What's the plague?"
Turning his head to look at him, Shen Xiangwan shook his head helplessly, and when he talked about the plague, he couldn't help but become a little serious. No matter what era, the plague is the executioner that quickly reaps human lives. Chengjiang County has finally come to this point.
"These few days..."
Since she already knew, Wei Chengyi no longer concealed it and slowly told them what they knew: "That's roughly it. Hundreds of people have died in the city, including two yamen officials. The situation outside the city is not clear, but it is probably not better than inside the city."
If the news of the outbreak of plague in Chengjiang County were to spread, the imperial court would most likely directly seal off the entire county, leaving the people here to fend for themselves. By then, the death toll would be ten or a hundred times, or even more, as it is now. Chengjiang County would become a true hell on earth!
"Um···"
Hearing this, Shen Xiangwan tapped his fingers on the table, lowered his eyes and pondered, and after a while he said, "In that case, the post station must not be safe. Qingying, let the guards go upstairs to guard and try not to contact other people. Plagues like this, which are similar to the cold, are usually spread by droplets and are highly contagious."
Even so, it is only a temporary solution and not a fundamental solution. We need to find an opportunity to contact the infected people and prescribe medicine for treatment or prevention. This is not just a matter for Chengjiang County and it may very well endanger their lives.
"yes."
Qingying responded respectfully.
"Wait a moment."
After thinking for a while, Shen Xiangwan stood up and ran out again. When she came back, she had a huge bag in her hand: "These are masks, which can effectively prevent droplet infection. Give everyone a pack. Remember, change them every two to three hours. The replaced masks must be collected and burned."
The bundle was filled with individually packaged medical surgical masks. As Shen Xiangwan spoke, she took out one, tore open the package, put it on and demonstrated it to them. At this time, she didn't care about whether she would be exposed. According to them, this plague was extremely dangerous, and if they were not careful, they would probably suffer some casualties.
"Yes, thank you ma'am."
After taking the bundle, Qingying felt warm in her heart. Although the madam was indeed very cruel to outsiders, she was very kind to her own people. Who would care about the life or death of a guard?
"Um."
Nodding, Shen Xiangwan looked at Wei Chengyi again, took his hand and checked his pulse, and took out a needle from his sleeve pocket: "This is the antidote I prepared based on the poison in your body. It must be injected every day. After seven consecutive days, the toxin can be completely eliminated."
"real?"
Wei Chengyi hadn't expressed his opinion yet, and Qingying lost her composure for once. The main reason was that this matter was too unbelievable. The poison that the prince had visited many famous doctors in the world but could not be cured could be completely eliminated in just seven days.
"I'm not the type to joke about such things."
Knowing that he was not questioning but shocked, Shen Xiangwan curled his lips and joked.
"That's great, that's great!"
After getting her confirmation again, Qingying was so excited that he was incoherent, and his tall body could not help but tremble slightly. The prince finally did not have to suffer from the poison anymore.
"Thanks for your hard work."
Holding her hand with his backhand, Wei Chengyi looked at her deeply. It would be a lie to say that he was not excited at all. It had been nearly a year, and the palace had exhausted all its resources. He had also secretly sought out many famous doctors, but they had still been unable to eliminate the poison in his body. He could only suppress it at best. Now he finally saw hope. Regardless of whether the poison could be detoxified in seven days, he was happy from the bottom of his heart. But at the same time, he couldn't stop feeling distressed. The antidote was developed in just three days. His little rascal must be exhausted, right?
"Should I say it's not hard?"
Raising an eyebrow, Shen Xiangwan smiled slyly.
"Naughty!"
Wei Chengyi couldn't help but laugh, and Shen Xiangwan was almost dazzled by his laughter again. He clenched his fist, covered his mouth, and coughed twice. Then he picked up the syringe, found the vein at the bend of his hand, and pushed the medicine inside into it.
“Hmm!”
Although it was not the first time he was pricked with an acupuncture needle, Wei Chengyi still couldn't help but let out a groan.
"pain?"
Looking up at him, Shen Xiangwan frowned almost imperceptibly and slowed down his movements.
"It doesn't hurt, just a little uncomfortable."
Compared to the pain like thousands of ants piercing your heart when the poison takes effect, this little pain is nothing.
He was just a little nervous. He couldn't quite explain why he was nervous, but it was a bit complicated.
If Shen Xiangwan knew what he was thinking, she would tell him that he was afraid of injections. There were many people like this in the future world. They were very brave and not afraid of pain, but they were afraid of injections. No one could tell why.
"alright."
After a while, all the medicine was injected into his body, and Shen Xiangwan removed the needle.
"Aunt!"
"Second brother, second sister-in-law, what are you doing?"
At the same time, Wei Linger walked in with the little cub, who broke free from his aunt’s hand as soon as he saw Shen Xiangwan, and jumped over to lie on her legs: “Aunt, I seem to miss you!”
"Really? Auntie misses our An Ge'er too."
After putting away the syringe, Shen Xiangwan held him on his lap and said, "Auntie has been busy these days. Has An Ge listened to his second uncle and auntie?"
"Yes, I'll be good!"
The little cub didn't know what modesty was, and he smiled and praised himself in response to everyone's gaze.
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