Several imperial physicians surrounded Helian Jue, taking his pulse, examining his eyelids, listening to his chest... a flurry of activity.
Xie Yuan, disregarding the need for rest, stood guard nearby, patiently waiting.
Because of her arrival, the Yue King's army camp, which had been filled with anxiety, instantly calmed down.
Although the prince is ill, the princess has come.
As long as the Princess Consort is there, the Yue Prince's Mansion will remain standing!
The already disciplined military camp became even more composed and calm after Xie Yuan's arrival, from the generals to the soldiers.
Princess Xu watched coldly, and the longer she spent with the Prince Yue's residence, the more she discovered the wonders of the entire household.
"There are still many areas where our Prince Yong's Mansion needs improvement!"
Princess Xu sighed softly.
The Fourth Prince couldn't help but gasp in astonishment, "The Yue Prince's military training methods were all devised by the Xie family!"
"Tsk tsk, this woman is indeed formidable!"
She was a figure comparable to Empress Dowager Xuan and Empress Lü.
Thinking of Empress Dowager Mi, and then of the ruthless Empress Lü, the fourth prince suddenly felt very wronged—
He wasn't talking nonsense.
With Xie being so powerful, does she really have no ambition?
It would have been fine if Helian Jue was perfectly fine, but now that she's fallen ill and pregnant, doesn't she really have any thoughts about becoming the "Empress Dowager"?
Of course, having learned from the experience of the previous two days, the fourth prince dared not reveal his true feelings again.
Helian Jue's angry and crazed appearance was too cruel.
Even now, when the fourth prince thinks back on it, he still feels a chill of fear.
Hmph, I'll see if the Xie family truly cares for you or is just driven by ambition!
The fourth prince couldn't help but sulk.
"I hope His Highness the King of Yue is safe and sound!"
Princess Xu ignored her husband's little tantrum. She looked towards the direction of the main tent and said softly.
Xie Yuangang was busy taking care of Helian Jue as soon as he arrived, and Princess Xu wisely did not disturb him.
"How is Your Highness's health?"
Seeing that the imperial physicians had finished their consultations and were still whispering among themselves, Xie Yuan couldn't help but ask them aloud.
Physician Feng was the first physician recruited by Xie Yuan, and he also had the deepest connection with the Prince of Yue's mansion.
The imperial physicians implicitly regarded him as their leader.
Upon hearing Xie Yuan's question, Physician Feng stepped forward to report: "Your Majesty, the Prince's illness is rather strange; this is the first time we have ever seen anything like it."
"There was a murmur in his lungs, which clearly indicated inflammation."
Physician Feng and others learned about terms such as germs and inflammation from Xie Yuan after arriving at the Yue Prince's residence.
Subsequently, they personally participated in the purification of penicillin, gaining a deeper and more intuitive understanding of these substances.
Physician Feng and others felt that, with the guidance and help of Princess Xie at the Prince of Yue's residence, they not only broadened their horizons but also improved their medical skills.
However, Helian Jue's illness was quite complicated.
Several physicians, including Dr. Feng, took turns examining the patients and held group discussions, but they still couldn't find a direct and effective treatment plan.
"Perhaps it's the miasma causing this!"
"Your Highness, we know very little about miasma!"
Physician Feng said with difficulty.
Xie Yuan didn't know what miasma was, let alone how to treat it.
She wasn't even a professional doctor.
However, Xie Yuan had a simple understanding: "The prince has a fever and inflammation in his lungs, so we should reduce the fever and inflammation!"
Bringing down the fever and eliminating the inflammation, that should be the right thing to do, right?
As for how to effectively combat the poison of miasma—
Xie Yuan thought for a moment, then turned to ask the eunuch who had been serving Helian Jue, "Duofu, how many soldiers in the camp have contracted the disease?"
The eunuch Duofu was probably one of the people Helian Jue trusted most.
Although he was a eunuch, he also managed some affairs.
For example, some of the Imperial Guards who came from Helian Jue's mountain stronghold were under Duofu's management.
In the not-too-distant future, Duofu might grow into a figure like the "eunuch."
Having control of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Duofu knew an exceptionally large amount of information.
Upon hearing Xie Yuan call his name, Duofu hurriedly stepped forward, bowed, and reported, "As of yesterday, a total of sixty-seven people have been infected, and four have died!"
Has anyone already died from this disease?
Xie Yuan couldn't help but feel a little panicked.
It wasn't that she was timid, but rather that people have an instinctive fear and panic towards the unknown.
Xie Yuan had no idea about the poison of this miasma.
Even in later generations, there are no relevant records, let alone any solutions.
Xie Yuan's greatest asset has finally suffered its first major setback.
However, now is not the time to be weak or back down.
She also has penicillin.
Although this medicine is not a panacea, it can always be effective to some extent.
"Before the prince fell into a coma, he had already ordered his men to gather these sick soldiers into several tents."
Duofu glanced at Xie Yuan and, seeing the serious expression on his princess's face, quickly said, "In addition, the prince also ordered people to sprinkle alcohol and quicklime around those tents."
"The soldiers are also working hard to sew masks, face shields, gloves, and other items!"
Duofu explained Helian Jue's arrangements one by one.
Xie Yuan nodded. These epidemic prevention measures were a summary of her experiences from later generations, combined with the current environment and objective conditions, which she then recorded in detail.
Before Helian Jue went on his expedition, Xie Yuan gave him all these booklets.
Helian Jue always trusted her, so if something happened, he would naturally make arrangements according to the epidemic prevention manual she gave him.
"Duofu, take the doctors to reclassify these patients and place them in different tents according to the severity of their symptoms and the duration of their illness."
“For each patient in each tent, there must be a dedicated medical staff to register and compile statistics. Their specific symptoms after the onset of the disease, their different reactions after taking medication and eating, etc., must all be recorded in detail.”
"...Don't worry about the things. I brought alcohol, quicklime, and medicinal herbs with me this time."
"More supplies will be delivered later."
Xie Yuan gave detailed instructions, then suddenly seemed to remember something and asked Duofu, "How is the situation at the Prince Yong's residence?"
"Are His Highness Prince Yong and Princess Xu still in good health? Have any of their soldiers fallen ill?"
Duofu quickly replied, "They are fine! The Prince of Yong and his wife are also safe and sound."
"There are a few soldiers who have contracted the disease, but Princess Xu has already taken certain measures in accordance with the rules of our Yong Prince's Mansion."
The disease has not spread!
This is definitely good news.
It was fortunate that the Prince of Yong and his wife did not take advantage of the chaos.
When Duofu talked about these things, there was a hint of relief in his tone.
Xie Yuan curled her lips into a smile. She was never worried that the Prince of Yong and his wife would take advantage of the situation.
The fourth prince was foolish and stupid, while Princess Xu was extremely clever.
A wise person will not act rashly without absolute certainty.
"That's good! I'll go check out the Prince Yong's camp later!"
Although Xie Yuan trusted Princess Xu, he still needed to see for himself to feel at ease.
This is a critical time, and we cannot afford to be negligent in the slightest...
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