Chapter 294 Someone is playing tricks
Ran Xiaoyu's eyes suddenly lit up.
Zhen'er, the palace maid who has always been with Du Siyao in Jianfu Palace, Zhen'er.
She was the first person to die from the plague!
Nan Yan nodded and said, "Since the imperial physicians are helpless against this epidemic, it means that the medicine they brewed will not alleviate the condition either."
“…”
"So, the first person to die from the plague should be the first person to be infected with the plague."
Ran Xiaoyu nodded.
Nan Yan said, "Then, if we can figure out some things about her, we might be able to figure out the source of the epidemic."
"So, what do we need to figure out?"
"For example, what you have eaten, what you have used, who you have come into contact with, and what you have done."
"How do I check this?"
“…”
Nan Yan thought about it for a while and smiled bitterly: "Yes."
The trajectory of a person's life is simple to say, but it is too complicated to actually investigate. Besides, Zhen'er is already dead, and they don't have the ability to see through others' eyes to trace what a dead person did before.
“It’s really difficult.”
Ran Xiaoyu thought for a moment and said, "Or, could you think of something more important and I'll go take a look?"
“…”
Nan Yan bit her lower lip and thought for a long time before saying, "What does she do in Jianfu Palace on weekdays?"
Ran Xiaoyu thought for a moment and said, "She and Liyun are both new to the palace. She is Du Siyao's personal maid. However, she is younger and not as steady as Liyun, so she is usually asked to go to the imperial kitchen to get things, tend to the flowers and plants in the palace, and make the beds."
Nan Yan said, "Well, maybe we can investigate based on the things she did."
Ran Xiaoyu nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll go take a look."
Just as she turned to leave, Nan Yan called her back and said, "Xiao Yu, you must be careful."
Zhen'er has died of illness, and it is very dangerous for anyone to follow in her footsteps.
Ran Xiaoyu said: "Don't worry, I'm in good health."
"No, it's more than that."
Nan Yan frowned and said softly, "You said before that this epidemic came out strangely. I thought about it and I think it's strange too."
“…”
"I always feel like someone is playing tricks on me."
"What?"
"Don't you think so?"
“…”
"What's strange about this epidemic is not just that it happened after we had this incident, but why it happened here now?"
"you mean--"
"It's winter now. Who has ever heard of diseases rampant in winter?"
Ran Xiaoyu suddenly came to her senses and nodded.
Nan Yan added: "Besides, this is the palace."
“…”
"Although the palace is large in population, every palace is diligent in cleaning on weekdays, especially the areas where the outbreak occurred—"
"how?"
"Jianfu Palace's Du Jieyu is currently enjoying a favorable reception. Concubine De's Yanxi Palace is a place the Emperor visits several times a month. Concubine Kang's Chonghua Palace is also a frequent visitor. These places aren't filthy, deserted places. On the contrary, they're kept very clean by the Emperor, who frequents them frequently."
Nan Yan looked up at Ran Xiaoyu's somewhat astonished eyes and said softly, "I've thought about it all night and feel that this matter is not simple."
“…”
"Even if you go to investigate, be careful and don't let yourself get caught up in it."
Ran Xiaoyu immediately understood what she meant.
"Don't worry."
After saying that, he turned and walked out.
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