Madam Wei looked at Wei Che and nodded slightly: "Che'er, you must also listen to Huaiyue's words and assist her well. Now that the plague is raging, there are still many people waiting for you to save them."
Wei Che quickly said, “Don’t worry, grandma, I will.”
Madam Wei was cured, proving that Su Huaiyue's prescription was indeed effective.
She immediately decided to prepare 5,000 medicine packs according to the proportions in the prescription, hoping to distribute them to the people as soon as possible to help them fight the plague.
However, new problems arose.
The amount of medicinal materials was far from enough, which was like pouring a bucket of cold water on them, making everyone's mood fall to the bottom again.
Su Huaiyue said helplessly to Wei Che, "We don't have enough medicinal materials. What should we do? The people are waiting for medicine. We can't delay any longer."
She had used up all the medicine in her space, but it was still half short.
Wei Che also had a worried look on his face. After thinking for a moment, he said, "It seems that we have to find a way to get the herbs as soon as possible."
At this time, Lord Li informed County Magistrate Chen about the rising prices of medicinal materials in the city.
County Magistrate Chen's face was solemn. He nodded slightly and said, "I've noticed this too, but I haven't found any solid evidence. Those selling medicinal herbs are very cunning. They trade in a scattered manner, as if intentionally disrupting order and making it difficult for us to start."
Just when everyone was at their wits' end over the problem of medicinal material shortage, as if they were in pitch darkness, full of anxiety and helplessness, County Magistrate Chen seemed to suddenly catch a fleeting inspiration. He slapped his forehead and a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes.
He hurriedly said, "The court sent a message a few days ago that the medicinal herbs they sent to us should arrive tomorrow, which may be able to alleviate our urgent needs. This batch of herbs is considerable in quantity. If they can arrive safely, the people will be saved."
When everyone heard this, their originally dim eyes instantly brightened up, as if they saw a ray of hope in a desperate situation, and a glimmer of hope ignited in their hearts at the same time.
A hint of anticipation also appeared on Su Huaiyue's slightly frowning face.
Wei Che breathed a sigh of relief, and the worry in his eyes eased a little. He knew very well the importance of this batch of medicinal materials to the current situation.
However, fate always seems to play tricks on people.
The next day, a bailiff rushed into the county government office in a panic. His face was pale, and even his voice was trembling. "Sir, this is bad! The convoy transporting medicinal herbs was attacked on the way!"
County Magistrate Chen's expression, which had originally held a hint of anticipation, froze instantly. He stood up abruptly, his eyes wide, and asked sternly, "What did you say? What's going on? Speak slowly!"
The yamen runner took a deep breath, trying to calm himself, and said, "Just near the temple at the foot of the mountain, a group of people of unknown origin suddenly attacked, catching the convoy off guard. All the medicinal materials were looted, and the escorting officers and soldiers... also suffered heavy casualties."
When County Magistrate Chen heard the news, he was so angry that his face turned red and the veins on his forehead bulged.
He slammed his hand on the table, causing the teacups to jump up and down, cursing loudly, "These people are completely disregarding human life! They even dare to snatch medicinal herbs escorted by the imperial court, and even dare to kill imperial court personnel. They are simply lawless! They are forcing the people of the southwest into a dead end!"
Su Huaiyue was both angry and anxious. Her hands unconsciously clenched into fists, and her nails dug deeply into her palms.
She knew very well that there was no time to be angry or complain. The people were struggling with illness and lives were disappearing every moment. She could not sit idly by and wait for death.
Su Huaiyue gritted her teeth and said resolutely, "We can't wait any longer! We can't just watch the people suffer. I'm determined to take people into the mountains to find medicinal herbs. No matter what, we must find a way to save everyone."
County Magistrate Chen looked at Su Huaiyue, his eyes full of gratitude and admiration.
In this difficult moment, Su Huaiyue, a woman, could have such courage and responsibility, which really moved him.
County Magistrate Chen nodded gravely and said, "Miss Su, your courage and commitment are truly admirable. Don't worry, I will immediately select the most capable bailiffs from the county government to go with you. One more person means more strength."
Wei Che also said firmly: "I will go too. The road conditions in the mountains are dangerous and we need more people."
Su Huaiyue looked at Wei Che, a warm feeling welling up in her heart, and she did not refuse.
At this time, Wei Yunrou also ran over and said with a firm face: "Sister-in-law, I want to go with you too. I can help."
Su Huaiyue looked at Wei Yunrou, her eyes full of concern and determination: "Yunrou, there are many dangers in the mountains. You stay and take care of grandma. Grandma has just recovered and needs careful care. She also needs you here. I can't let you take risks with her."
Although Wei Yunrou was a little disappointed, she also understood Su Huaiyue's painstaking efforts, so she nodded and agreed: "Okay, sister-in-law, you must be careful."
Everything was ready, and several people embarked on the difficult journey into the mountains to find medicinal herbs.
As soon as we entered the forest, an eerie atmosphere hit us in the face.
The surrounding trees are lush and green, but there is an indescribable weirdness.
Not far away, they found several bodies.
After a closer look, several yamen runners found that they were the local people who wanted to go into the mountains to collect herbs.
"These are all ordinary people in the city. I know this one. He is Zhang Hou, a famous drug dealer in the southwest city." Surprise and regret appeared on the face of the yamen runner.
Su Huaiyue and Wei Che looked at each other, their eyes full of shock and anger.
Wei Che said solemnly, "It seems this mountain is guarded by someone. They want to plunge Southwest City into the plague so that they can achieve their ulterior motives."
Su Huaiyue felt an ominous premonition. She pieced together the fragments of clues she had obtained earlier and suddenly thought of something. After a moment of contemplation, she said, "I think this matter might be related to the Xizhao Kingdom outside the southwestern border."
Wei Che agreed, having long suspected her. "Yes, they've been eyeing us covetously. Perhaps these were the work of spies from the Western Zhao Kingdom. I wonder if the border guards have also been infected with the plague."
He frowned and turned to everyone, saying, "Everyone, be careful. There might be an ambush in this mountain."
When the yamen runners heard this, their faces turned pale instantly. One of the older yamen runners trembled and said, "Master Wei, Miss Su, we have elderly parents and young children to take care of. If something happens, what will happen to our families?"
Su Huaiyue looked at them, his eyes showing both understanding and determination. "I understand your concerns. You can consider it. If you don't want to go, stay here and keep watch. If you encounter danger, you can report to the county government in time. If you want to go, come with us. In order to save the people, we need everyone's strength."
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