Chapter 34 Is there a mastermind behind this?
Lin Xiyan hurriedly greeted: "Yi Chen!"
When Xu Yichen heard the familiar voice, he quickly turned around. It was really Lin Xiyan. He didn't expect her to come.
"Xi Yan, I didn't expect you to actually come."
Seeing that everyone passing by was wearing a mask, Lin Xiyan felt relieved.
"Is the flu in the city under control now?"
Xu Yichen walked quickly towards her. Although his face was tired, his eyes were filled with joy. He raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead and said in a tired voice:
"Thanks to that patchouli, the prescription is now complete. Those with mild symptoms have shown improvement. The fever is gradually subsiding, the cough is gradually stopping, and their spirits are slowly recovering."
"But this epidemic is stubborn, and the old and weak are still struggling. We are not completely out of danger yet."
Lin Xiyan looked around and saw the bitter smell of herbs in the isolation camp.
Tents were scattered around, and patients on the beds were either drowsy or weak and coughing. The medical staff were hurrying along without stopping for a moment.
She frowned, thought for a moment, and said, "The elderly and the weak have weak immune systems, so the dosage and conditioning methods must be more refined. I'll prepare some medicinal soups to strengthen their bodies and dispel evil spirits to help them strengthen their bodies and replenish their vital energy."
As he said this, he walked towards the temporary medical hut in the camp.
Jin Yunci watched coldly from the side, a meaningful smile on his lips: "Miss Lin's warm heart and good medical skills are truly a blessing to the people of Nanyan City."
Then he changed the subject: "However, this epidemic matter is very complex. Young lady, you must consult with the authorities in the future. Don't make decisions on your own and break the rules."
Lin Xiyan ignored the hidden thorn in his words and focused on sorting the herbs. She responded without even looking up:
"Sir, saving lives is a matter of seconds. There's no time for red tape. Besides, since I've agreed to help, I'll take responsibility. Healing the people is the most urgent priority."
Jin Yunci's face darkened, but he couldn't get angry.
In the medical room, Lin Xiyan added some nourishing herbs or adjusted the dosage according to the different symptoms, while Jiang Moyu assisted her by grinding and handing over the medicine.
Soon, steam rose up and the aroma of medicine filled the air.
It was distributed among the people and the sick and weak took it. Not long after, the complexion of several old men turned red and their breathing became regular.
Xu Yichen saw this and admired him even more:
"Xi Yan, your medical skills are truly divine. After this, everyone in Nanyan City knows about your skillful hands and compassionate heart."
Lin Xiyan smiled faintly and shook her head: "I'm just doing my bit. Only when we all work together can we hope to defeat the epidemic."
The news spread like wildfire, and the people in the city praised Lin Xiyan's achievements, and people were talking about it on the streets.
Even in teahouses and taverns, storytellers would claps the table and tell the story of "Miss Lin bravely entering the wild forest to pick patchouli and cleverly resolving the epidemic crisis."
But as his fame grew, so did his troubles.
Some medical clinics became jealous and secretly spread rumors, saying that Lin Xiyan's use of medicine was bold and eccentric, and that it was only due to luck that the initial results were achieved. They also slandered her for colluding with the indigenous tribes and using evil methods to obtain medicinal materials.
Jin Yunci took the opportunity to make trouble, and took the yamen runners to the isolation camp, saying with a fake smile:
"Miss Lin, rumors are spreading and disturbing the people. Although you have made contributions, you still need to give everyone an explanation. Come with me to the government office and explain the source of this medicinal material and the treatment method in detail."
Lin Xiyan showed no fear, and held her head high:
"A man of integrity fears no stigma. I am upright and honest, so I will go. However, I have delayed treatment. Is your Excellency capable of taking the responsibility?"
Xu Yichen stepped forward and said righteously, "Sir, Miss Lin has gone to great lengths to come to our rescue. If she is treated unreasonably, it will chill everyone's hearts and make it difficult to end this epidemic. I hope you will understand this."
Everyone echoed and stared at the Jinyun Temple with burning eyes.
Jin Yunci saw that the situation was not good and softened his tone:
"Never mind, miss, please continue. I just hope that the epidemic can be eradicated as soon as possible and peace can be restored to Nanyan City. If there are any mistakes again, don't blame me for being impartial."
After saying this, he turned away.
Lin Xiyan stayed in the isolation camp day and night, observing the condition of the patients and improving the prescriptions.
As time went by, the shadow of the epidemic gradually dissipated, the city regained its former vitality, people came out of their homes, and the streets were filled with singing and laughter again.
One afternoon, Lin Xiyan was drying herbs, and the warm sunlight fell on her body.
Suddenly, the sound of horse hooves broke the silence of the camp. Everyone looked and saw Jin Yunci and several followers riding towards them with a proud look on their faces.
He was dressed in gorgeous clothes with fluttering sleeves, but his smile was somewhat sinister and cold, like a poisonous snake hiding in the flowers, seemingly elegant but actually deadly.
"Miss Lin, how are you?"
Jin Yunci dismounted, bowed and smiled, but his eyes swept across the camp like a hawk, finally landing on Lin Xiyan, with a hint of calculation in his eyes.
Lin Xiyan's heart was filled with alarm, but she wore a faint smile on her face and responded in a neither humble nor arrogant manner:
"Master Jin, what brings you here today?"
She raised her head slightly, her eyes firm and she was secretly on guard.
Jin Yunci walked closer, followed closely by his followers. He waved his hand, and his followers presented him with an exquisite wooden box.
"To express our gratitude to Miss Lin for her medical expertise, I, the Jinyun Temple, have brought some gifts as a token of our appreciation."
As he spoke, he opened the wooden box. The Cordyceps, Ganoderma lucidum and other medicinal herbs inside emitted bursts of medicinal fragrance, but Lin Xiyan felt that there was a hint of conspiracy hidden in the fragrance.
"Thank you for your trouble, Master Jin. This is a doctor's job. Please take back these herbs."
Lin Xiyan declined politely, moving sideways to avoid the wooden box, her eyes fixed on Jin Yunci, trying to discern his true purpose from his expression.
Jin Yunci's expression changed slightly, his smile froze, then he immediately returned to normal and chuckled:
"Ms. Lin, please don't be so formal. I admire your abilities very much."
Lin Xiyan still declined.
Although Jin Yunci was still forcing a smile, the annoyance and unwillingness in his eyes were already surging like an undercurrent.
He coughed lightly and pretended to be regretful, "Miss, you are so insistent, it seems that my feelings have been misplaced. Well, I won't force you."
Having said that, the action of putting away the wooden box was somewhat rough.
After Jin Yunci and his followers left reluctantly, Lin Xiyan looked at the dust raised by the horses' hooves, her brows furrowed.
He turned around and whispered to Xu Yichen, who also had a serious expression on his face:
"Yi Chen, I always feel that this matter is tinged with strangeness. This epidemic came swiftly and strangely. What Jinyun Temple did today seems to be an attempt to cover up the truth."
Xu Yichen nodded, his expression solemn:
"I share this suspicion. Although the city seems peaceful these days, I've secretly visited patients and discovered that several cases of old illnesses have relapsed and are becoming increasingly severe. The medicines used in the past are completely ineffective, as if the disease has mutated."
Lin Xiyan's heart trembled, and various details of her past medical treatments flashed through her mind. She said in a deep voice:
"Let's go and re-examine those critically ill patients. Perhaps we can find some clues."
The two immediately rushed to the area in the city where the epidemic broke out frequently. They entered several houses and found that the house was filled with a foul smell mixed with medicine and disease.
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