Just as Cheng Huan was preparing to go and ask Zhang Tinglu about his feelings, Kangxi received news of a plague outbreak in the capital.
Emperor Kangxi was greatly alarmed and immediately issued a strong policy ordering everyone to stay at home and not to go out. Doctors would then come to each household to check on the specific situation.
In an instant, all the shops and academies in the capital closed down, and Cheng Huan was brought back to the palace and could not leave.
Mingxiu and Guarjia were busy in the palace. They sprayed alcohol all over the palace and burned mugwort to remove the virus. Mingxiu took out all the disinfectant products in her space, unpacked them, gave most of them to Kangxi for him to arrange, and distributed the rest to the people in the palace, requiring them to use them all.
In particular, strict disinfection policies are implemented for people or objects that need to leave the palace.
Inside the space, Mingxiu had already taken out all the food, including rice, flour, and oil, so that Kangxi could use it whenever he needed more.
Yinreng and Kangxi were issuing all the policies to their subordinates. The outbreak of plague in the capital was a serious matter, and Kangxi frowned as he looked at the reports from below.
“Father, this plague is definitely not simple. The capital is the cleanest place. How could it only be in the capital and not elsewhere? Someone must have brought in something containing the plague, which is why the plague has occurred.” Yinreng stood beside him and said with a frown.
"I know, but where did they get it from? For something to cause a plague, someone has to have contracted the plague, but I haven't heard of it." This was the crux of Kangxi's dilemma: a plague had broken out there, so why hadn't anyone reported it?
"Your Majesty, I don't know either. Perhaps it's been brought under control, which is why no news has come out. Your Majesty, the most important thing right now is to eradicate the plague in the capital."
"Yes, the things I prepared beforehand have already been distributed. The people from the Imperial Hospital and the Research Institute have also set off. Now we just need to deal with all the people suffering from the plague as soon as possible." Kangxi nodded. When the plague first broke out, Kangxi had already distributed alcohol and masks to everyone, especially the imperial physicians, as they were still needed to treat the patients.
"Does your system have any good methods to treat the plague?" Kangxi asked Yinreng. Although he and Mingxiu had a lot of things in their space, they were all consumables, and many things were missing. It was not as powerful as Yinreng's system's encyclopedia.
So sometimes it's better to just ask Yinreng directly.
Yinreng nodded: "Several prescriptions have been provided, and I have already had them tested, but I don't know if they will be effective. Father, I would like to go outside and take a look myself, so that the system can more accurately examine the causes of these people's illnesses and find a solution as soon as possible."
"No, absolutely not this time. This is a plague. You stay in the palace obediently," Kangxi said resolutely, and then left.
Yinreng was left standing alone in the main hall of the Qianqing Palace.
Yinreng blinked, looking at the empty room with a hint of helplessness. "Father, at least let me finish speaking. I have the protection of the system; these viruses can't harm me. Hey!"
Yinreng looked on helplessly, and could only look for another solution.
Inside Yonghe Palace, Mingxiu sat in the main seat, looking down at the group of concubines seated below.
“I’m sure you all know why I’ve called you all here today. There’s been a plague outbreak in the capital recently. Although we’re all staying home, you all know how terrible the plague is. So I hope you all will be careful while you’re in the palace, understand?” Mingxiu said sternly.
"Yes, Your Highness, please rest assured, we will all do our best to follow Your Highness's instructions," Consort Wenxi said first.
The remaining concubines also quickly spoke up.
"Also, the matter of bestowing titles upon individuals must be properly accomplished. These are extraordinary times, and everyone must work together to protect the palace. I do not want to hear from somewhere that someone is incompetent and something bad happens as a result."
"Yes," the concubines quickly replied. Mingxiu didn't have any excessive demands; she just asked everyone to take good care of their own palaces.
This is no small matter; someone could die if they're not careful. They can't afford to be careless.
"That's good. I know I might be scared during this time, but don't be afraid. We're all in the same boat. I will definitely protect you. Just stay in the palace and don't cause any trouble during this time."
"In addition, these are some precautions written by His Majesty in case of an epidemic. Everyone must strictly follow the instructions after returning home. No one should take any chances, understand?" Mingxiu said, scanning the crowd.
"Yes, Your Majesty, we will obey your orders," the concubines quickly replied.
Mingxiu nodded, distributed the items to everyone, and told them to quickly return to their own palaces and try not to come out.
Mingxiu also instructed people to send a gift to the Empress Dowager and Sumalagu. Since the death of the Grand Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager and Sumalagu had been staying quietly in the inner palace and generally had no activity.
However, Mingxiu couldn't truly forget their existence, so she continued to comfort them.
Not to mention that the Fifth Prince is still being raised by the Empress Dowager.
Mingxiu quickly arranged everything: "Yulan, have people wearing masks clean up all the chairs and tableware that were just used, wash and disinfect them before reusing them, and also clean everything in the palace."
"Yes, Your Highness, I will have someone start preparing right away," Yu Lan replied.
"Yes, that's right. You should pay more attention to your food and drink these days. If you can eat, try to eat the dishes that are available in our palace. There's a small kitchen in our palace." Mingxiu thought for a moment and then gave the order.
"yes"
"Mother Consort" Cheng Huan walked in from outside.
Mingxiu looked over and said, "Why did you come here instead of staying in your own room?" After Chenghuan returned, Mingxiu let her stay in Yonghe Palace instead of going back to the princess's quarters. Anyway, she was the only mistress in Yonghe Palace, and no one else would take care of her.
"I'm just getting a little bored staying inside. Is Mother really alright? I have a feeling it's very dangerous." Cheng Huan looked outside with great concern. The plague was such an important matter.
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