Lu Ziqian's back stiffened, and he dared not approach. He looked at Gu Heng and then at Chen Yunniang in shock.
Then he pulled a tablecloth from a nearby stall and threw it over.
What's going on today? This morning, 'Doctor Su' had his pants pulled down, and this afternoon, Chen Yunniang's clothes were torn...
The man frowned deeply: "What's going on?"
Magistrate Chen stepped forward, bowed, and explained, "Reporting to General Lu, I have just learned that a plague has broken out in Qicheng, and a group of Qicheng residents entered the city this morning."
"According to the travel permit, one of the families came to seek refuge with the Wang family."
"I am on my way to the Wang family to isolate them."
"And then we met Madam Wang on the way. Madam Wang, she..."
Magistrate Chen recounted Madam Wang's situation again, and Lu Ziqian then learned that Madam Wang was a madwoman who mistook Chen Yunniang for a prostitute who seduced her husband.
That's why they stripped each other and beat each other in the street, and both sides even bled. With such close contact, Chen Yunniang might also have been infected.
Lu Ziqian's face was gloomy. How could such a thing have happened?
Gu Heng said in a serious tone, "General Lu, I'm afraid Miss Chen can't stay with the group."
“She wasn’t originally part of the entourage, and now she’s at risk of contracting the plague. What if she infects the Crown Prince…”
Magistrate Chen echoed, "Indeed, General, you must prioritize the Crown Prince!"
"I have already selected an open space and ordered people to build a thatched shed, which can isolate Miss Chen and the others separately."
"If Miss Chen does not develop a fever or smallpox within ten days or half a month, then she has not contracted the plague, and I will naturally release her."
"If the general is still worried, he may leave a few people to protect Miss Chen's safety."
Chen Yunniang realized what was happening and, disregarding her disheveled clothes, hurriedly scrambled to her feet, saying, "No... I don't want to stay."
"Ziqian, save me."
She crawled toward Lu Ziqian, but the man calmly stepped back and took out another mask from his pocket and put it on.
At this moment, he was wearing two masks.
"Yunniang, don't come any closer!"
"We must always prioritize the overall situation."
“You are indeed at risk of contracting the plague. The Crown Prince is of noble birth and cannot afford any risks.”
"You stay in quarantine, and I'll send people to protect you."
"Once your quarantine is over, we'll have them escort you back to Beijing."
Although reluctant, Lu Ziqian remained rational: "Magistrate Chen, take him away."
"Make the Wang family pay more gold and silver in compensation, and order the head of the Wang family to take good care of Madam Wang and forbid her from going out to hurt people again."
"Otherwise, we will act according to the law and lock Madam Wang in a mental hospital."
"Yes, yes, yes, I will go and inform the Wang family right away."
"I will take good care of Miss Chen and will set aside a separate courtyard for her and her servant. They will not be allowed to live in a thatched hut."
Lu Ziqian was still a little worried: "We must ensure her safety."
"General Lu, rest assured."
Chen Yunniang, who was standing nearby, cried and made a scene, refusing to leave. But she inadvertently saw 'Doctor Su' standing by the window on the second floor.
Is it her?
Otherwise, how could such a coincidence happen?
Chen Yunniang's gaze at 'Doctor Su' was like a poisoned arrow!
You bitch, I will definitely get my revenge a thousand times over!
Gu Heng coldly watched Chen Yunniang's departing figure, his gaze filled with a hint of danger.
Lu Ziqian planned to leave four people behind to protect their safety, but Liu Wu volunteered to stay.
"Brother Gu, what just happened?"
Gu Heng said it casually: "Give them a taste of their own medicine!"
"This is the end she deserved!"
"Jiaojiao, no one can hurt you!"
Su Yujiao felt both touched and guilty: "Brother Gu, I've dragged you into this again."
“You have always been an open-minded, upright, and humble gentleman. I don’t want you to get your hands dirty for me.”
Gu Heng smiled calmly: "Jiaojiao, you're exaggerating. I didn't set any fires or kill anyone, so how did I get my hands dirty?"
"I was just using a little trick to stop her from disgusting you any further."
"The main concern is that she might ruin your plans."
“I know better than anyone how much risk you took for this opportunity.”
Su Yujiao's nose felt a little sore, and her voice was hoarse: "Brother Gu, thank you."
"I'm afraid I can never repay the kindness I owe you in this lifetime."
Gu Heng chuckled softly and reached out to affectionately pat her head.
"Silly girl, there's no need for such talk between us."
“Back then, I fainted at your doorstep. If it weren’t for your bowl of hot water and half a steamed bun that saved me, there would be no Gu Heng today.”
"If we're talking about favors, I'm the one who owes you one. After all, no favor is greater than the one that saved my life."
Su Yujiao subtly avoided his intimate gestures and smiled faintly: "Back then it was just a small favor, I was just lucky to save a top scholar."
Lu Ziqian pushed open the door and saw the smile that Su Yujiao hadn't yet faded from her face, as well as the doting smile in Gu Heng's eyes.
That doting look is clearly the way a man looks at a woman.
Could they really be in that kind of relationship?
Suddenly, he felt he could no longer look Gu Heng in the eye.
Liking eunuchs? That's quite a unique taste!
Gu Heng looked at the uninvited guest who had barged in, and the smile in his eyes instantly turned into disgust, so blatant and undisguised.
Su Yujiao awkwardly took a few steps back and asked coldly, "General Lu, is there something you need?"
"Didn't the Lu family teach you to knock before entering someone else's room?"
Lu Ziqian thought he had interrupted someone's good time, and feeling guilty, he coughed awkwardly and didn't care about the 'little eunuch's' cold stare.
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