Chapter 26 I beg you, young lady, to administer medicine and save my life!
The soda I just drank tasted quite unique. I imagine this iced tea won't be much worse.
Only Cheng Fang and Qin Zhao were seated at this table. Jiang Yi was standing behind Qin Zhao, and two guards with swords were standing next to him.
Cheng poured three cups, one for Qin Zhao and one for Jiang Yi.
He was the first to pick it up and take a sip, indicating that he had already tested it for poison.
Qin Zhao was already concerned about the disaster victims, but with the villagers present, he could not bring himself to mention the "elixir of immortality".
The only option is to suppress the situation for now and wait for the villagers to leave.
He was slightly taken aback when his fingertips touched the icy coldness in the glass!
He gently picked up the cup, brought it to his lips, and took a sip.
The cool liquid went down my throat, and it felt like parched land being nourished by rain.
It seemed to soothe his agitation instantly!
The refreshing aroma of tea carries a hint of sweetness, further enhanced by the sensation of being steeped in ice water.
This was the first time he had ever tasted tea like this!
In no time, the cup of tea was finished.
Qin Zhao was still reflecting on whether he had drunk too quickly and had been impolite.
Then I saw that Cheng Fang next to me had already poured his third cup...
Jiang Yi kept scanning the shop with a wary look in his eyes.
This was his first time coming in.
The decor is strange, the shelves are strange, the items are strange—everything about it feels eerie...
His hand never left his sword from beginning to end; one must be wary!
But this shop owner... has a refined and otherworldly air about him!
She moved through the crowd and past the shelves in a light blue dress without looking out of place at all.
Every smile and frown was so genuine, and her smile was full of tenderness.
Jiang Yi was so engrossed in looking at it that he lost his focus.
Who would dare associate her with ghosts and monsters!
Maybe I'm just overthinking it!
As Cheng Fang said, she was just a female shopkeeper who sold rare goods.
As Jiang Yi was pondering, Cheng Fang handed him a glass of iced tea.
Without thinking much, he tilted his head back and took a sip. The icy liquid went down his throat, and his eyes widened instantly.
It was so delicious that I couldn't stop drinking it; I finished the whole glass in one go!
Wow—it's delicious! So refreshing!
Jiang Yi looked up and realized that all eyes were on him.
He shouted too loudly just now!
The atmosphere became awkward for a moment.
Grandpa Zhao stood up, and the other villagers followed suit.
"Since Miss Jiang has guests, we won't disturb her any longer."
The villagers, seeing that they were really there to discuss business, were relieved.
"If Miss Jiang needs anything, please feel free to come to us. We all live in the same village, so we'll naturally take care of you!"
"Yes, yes, if anyone bullies Miss Jiang, just come and find us!"
"Miss Jiang is now a resident of our Jishui Village. If the villagers need anything, we will naturally do our duty!"
Jiang Ling was deeply moved and stood up to see them off. "Jiang Ling thanks you all very much."
"Miss Jiang, there's no need to see me off. You go about your business!"
The villagers retrieved their farm tools at their doorsteps and went home.
Jiang Yi wanted to pour another glass, but when he turned around, he found that the bottle was already empty!
As the crowd dispersed, Qin Zhao suddenly stood up: "Miss Jiang!"
Thinking of his people still struggling to survive in the camp, he had endured for so long, but finally he could no longer hold back.
Cheng Fang, who was sitting next to him, also stood up and moved behind him.
Looking into those burning eyes, Jiang Ling sighed.
"Your Highness, please speak."
"A while ago, Ping'an County experienced continuous torrential rains, which caused devastating floods that breached the dikes. Houses in two downstream villages were flooded and destroyed, and there were casualties. I wonder if you've heard about this, young lady?"
Jiang Ling nodded.
"After the floods, an epidemic broke out, with many of the injured suffering from high fever. One person infected ten, ten infected a hundred. The symptoms were severe and difficult to treat with medicine..."
Qin Zhao's hands, clenched tightly into fists beneath his sleeves, were sweating.
He was afraid...
He feared that his wording might be inappropriate and fail to convey the severity of the disaster...
He feared that his words or actions might be inappropriate and disturb Miss Jiang, so he was unwilling to administer the medicine...
At this moment, he was not the high and mighty crown prince, but a young man who was single-mindedly seeking medicine.
Three days ago, Liu Ji, a patient with a high fever, was diagnosed by the military doctor as having no hope of recovery if his fever did not subside. Just then, Liu Ji's sister, Zhao Liu, brought him a "miracle drug"—a small white pill. After being mixed with water and taken, Liu Ji's fever subsided and he woke up in less than half an hour. The military doctor exclaimed that it was a miracle!
"Later, Zhao Liu gave the remaining two 'miracle pills' to the families of two patients with high fever, who then took them with water. Within half an hour, their high fever subsided and they woke up. To this day, all three have stable pulses and show no signs of relapse."
Jiang Ling was a little surprised that she didn't need to take it a second time. It seemed that the ancients hadn't developed drug resistance yet.
A single pill can save the life of someone on the verge of death; no wonder it is called a "miracle drug".
Qin Zhao glanced at her expression and forced himself to continue.
"Upon further questioning, I learned that the 'miracle medicine' in Zhao Liu's possession was a gift from the young lady. Currently, nearly a thousand soldiers in the army are suffering from high fevers, and the death toll is multiplying... I have come here today to plead with the young lady! In consideration of the merciless nature of this disaster and the innocence of the people, please administer this medicine to save their lives!"
Cheng Fang and Jiang Yi bowed deeply, pleading, "Please, young lady, administer the medicine to save our lives!"
Jiang Ling remained silent.
On the first day, I gave him Yunnan Baiyao and personally bandaged him up.
Three days ago, I gave Dashan's mother three fever-reducing pills, which saved three lives.
If I were to say I don't have any medicine now, who would believe me?
The atmosphere suddenly became solemn.
"Before His Highness the Crown Prince arrived, Young Master Cheng had already discussed this topic with me. First of all, let me clarify that I am not a ghost or god, nor is it a magic elixir. It was discovered by my father in a small Western country by chance when he traveled all over the country in his early years. It was the result of many rounds of research and experimentation. Secondly, I only have a small amount in stock and do not have the prescription."
Upon hearing this, a hint of disappointment flashed in Qin Zhao's eyes. But upon hearing the second half of Jiang Ling's sentence, he looked up and exclaimed with delight,
"So, young lady, you're willing to administer the medicine to save her life?"
Jiang Ling rolled her eyes inwardly!
Having come in such a grand manner, did she have any other choice?
If anyone dared to say no, the soldiers outside would rush in and empty her grocery store!
If they find she's hiding drugs and refuses to hand them over, wouldn't it be a case of executing her on the spot?
The feudal empire was powerless to control its own destiny!
However, Jiang Ling completely misunderstood.
Although Qin Zhao was the crown prince and extremely anxious, he never considered using force to coerce him.
He had been racking his brains these past few days, trying to figure out how to persuade Jiang Ling to agree to donate the medicine.
If they disagreed, he considered pestering them relentlessly, appealing to their emotions and reasoning with them, even if it meant exchanging something else for them!
Jiang Ling forced a smile: "As a citizen of the Great Yu Dynasty, I should spare no effort. It is my honor to be able to contribute to the court."
Qin Zhao and Jiang Yi both showed joyful smiles.
"Your kindness is truly admirable! The people of the Great Yu Dynasty will forever remember your benevolence!"
Cheng Fang, who was standing to the side, asked, "I wonder how much inventory Miss Jiang has left?"
At this, Qin Zhao and Jiang Yi couldn't help but feel nervous.
Yes! Just now, Miss Jiang only said that she only had the medicine in stock, not the prescription.
What should be done if there is a shortage of medication...?
"Come with me."
Jiang Ling turned around and led the three of them into the warehouse.
The three of them were instantly stunned!
All they saw were countless boxes, containers, bottles, and jars that they had never seen before, neatly stacked on shelves that stretched up to one wall of the warehouse!
The packaging materials were unusual, the printing was clear, and the quantity far exceeded their expectations!
With these, the wounded in the camp can be saved!
Jiang Ling was glad that the outsider had considered turning the grocery store into a pharmacy before it went bankrupt, which is why he had stockpiled so many medicines.
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