finally.
A leading soldier cautiously poked his head out and said in a trembling voice:
"My lord, are you really Lord Lu?"
"Exactly!"
Lu Yan responded in a deep voice.
He added:
"I brought supplies and medical personnel to fight the epidemic, and we must get into the city as soon as possible!"
The soldier hesitated for a moment. He knew the severity of the epidemic and that the city urgently needed support.
But duty dictated that he dared not open the city gates without authorization.
He said, "My lord, please wait a moment, I will go and report to the city lord right away!"
Lu Yan had no choice but to wait patiently, his heart burning with anxiety.
Inside the city gate, a soldier rushed to Li Mu, panting, and reported:
"General, outside the city... an official claiming to be Lord Lu has arrived outside the city."
"They said...they brought supplies and medical personnel to fight the epidemic, and they demanded...demanded that the city gates be opened!"
Upon hearing this, Li Mu frowned and pondered for a moment before saying:
"Lu Yan? What's he doing here? Why is he in Jingzhou at this time?"
The soldiers dared not speak, but simply lowered their heads and awaited Li Mu's instructions.
After pondering for a moment, Li Mu realized the matter was of great importance and dared not make a decision on his own, so he said:
"This matter is of utmost importance. I will go and report to His Majesty!"
Li Mu strode to Chen Qingwan's palace and gave her a detailed report on the situation outside the city.
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingwan was first taken aback, then her eyes lit up with surprise.
She hadn't expected that Lu Yan would actually come, and so quickly!
"Your Majesty, Lord Lu's actions are far too risky! The epidemic is severe in Jingzhou City; his hasty arrival may..."
Li Mu said with concern, knowing how terrible the epidemic was and also worried about Lu Yan's safety.
Chen Qingwan waved her hand, interrupting Li Mu:
“I know Lu Yan’s character. Since he’s here, he must have his reasons.”
"Moreover, he brought supplies and medical personnel to fight the epidemic, which is a great help to us!"
"But……"
Li Mu wanted to say something, but Chen Qingwan interrupted him again.
"No need for further words, I'll go check it out on the city wall right now!"
Chen Qingwan arrived at the city wall and immediately spotted the familiar figure outside the city gate.
Although they were far apart, she could still feel the composure emanating from him.
That was a unique quality belonging to Lu Yan.
"Lu Yan!"
Chen Qingwan couldn't help but shout loudly.
Hearing the familiar voice, I suddenly looked up and immediately saw that beautiful figure on the city wall.
"Miss Chen, I've arrived!"
"Lu Yan! Are you crazy? Why did you come to Jingzhou in person!"
Lu Yan looked up, a relieved smile on his face:
“Miss Chen, I have brought medicine and a doctor. I can control the epidemic in the city.”
"Nonsense!" Chen Qingwan said sternly.
"Cholera is rampant in the city; you'll only be throwing your life away if you come in!"
Chen Qingwan's voice trembled slightly with anxiety.
"Leave your things behind and leave immediately!"
She bit her lower lip so hard it almost drew blood.
At this moment, all that can be expressed is a cold rejection.
No, she would never allow such a thing to happen!
She wanted to push him away, to pull him out of this dangerous abyss.
Even this push away felt like a knife, cutting a piece of flesh from her own heart.
Lu Yan's gaze, however, remained as firm as a rock, unwavering in the slightest.
His deep eyes reflected Chen Qingwan's anxious figure.
It also reflects the countless people in the city struggling on the edge of life and death.
"Miss Chen,"
"The people of Jingzhou are in imminent danger. How can I sit idly by? I have brought a special medicine that will surely bring the epidemic under control!"
In Chen Qingwan's heart, reason and emotion were locked in a fierce battle.
Reason told her that she should immediately reject Lu Yan and keep him away from danger.
However, looking at Lu Yan's resolute gaze...
That determination to disregard one's own safety for the sake of the people
How could she say such cruel things?
She bit her lip, struggled internally for a long time, and finally had no choice but to give in.
"Let's hoist the thing up."
"But you are not allowed to come in!"
This statement is less of a command and more of a plea.
He begged him to save his own life for his sake.
She immediately ordered the soldiers guarding the city to lower the ropes and hoist the boxes of supplies that Lu Yan had brought up the city wall.
The soldiers were well-trained and moved swiftly.
Soon, wooden crates filled with medicinal herbs were steadily hoisted onto the city wall.
Chen Qingwan's gaze remained fixed on Lu Yan below the city.
My heart was filled with unease, as if a little deer was running wildly inside me.
As Lu Yan watched boxes of medicinal herbs being hoisted onto the city wall, he felt a little more at ease.
This is the key to controlling the epidemic, and it is also the purpose of his trip.
"Miss Chen, the methods of using these medicinal herbs are special, and I must personally guide you!"
"Furthermore, I've brought a group of experienced doctors who can also help the city's medical staff fight the epidemic!"
Upon hearing Lu Yan's words, Chen Qingwan hesitated once again.
Lu Yan is right; these medicinal herbs do indeed require professional guidance for use.
Only then can it achieve its maximum effectiveness.
However, the horror of the pandemic made her hesitant to take any risks.
What if Lu Yan contracts cholera in the city...
She couldn't imagine the consequences; wouldn't the people of Shannan Prefecture rebel?
Just as the two were locked in a stalemate, a sudden commotion broke out in the city.
Several people infected with cholera were pale and weak.
They actually broke through the city gate's blockade and stumbled out!
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