"Judging from the current situation, this possibility cannot be ruled out. With the transition from autumn to winter, the weather is hot and cold. Even if they have caught a cold, there shouldn't be so many people coming here. When I came here, I visited several pharmacies and clinics, and there were at least ten people there, and at most fifty or sixty." Qin Youran said lightly.
Hua Fushu said, "Most of the patients I treated at Xinglin Clinic had mild symptoms, and I haven't seen any serious cases."
Qin Youran had a vague prediction. "Back then, the epidemic in Qinzhou was mostly mild at first, but within a few days, nearly a thousand people were infected, with hundreds of people suffering from severe illness. If this is an epidemic in the capital, judging by the current situation, the number of infections will increase within a few days."
Hua Fushu said, "If it is really an epidemic, shouldn't we report it to the Tokyo government?"
Qin Youran said, "I asked you to come here to confirm this matter. You may be able to determine whether it is an epidemic."
Hua Fushu said, "Based on the epidemics I've been involved in treating in the past, it's very likely."
Qin Youran said seriously, "I think it's very likely. I checked yesterday and found that there was a plague outbreak in Tokyo over ten years ago, and the situation was even more serious than the one in Qinzhou. I will go to the palace to report to His Majesty later. If it is indeed a plague, we can make arrangements as soon as possible."
"I'll ask Dr. Li, maybe he can confirm it."
After dinner, the two left the restaurant separately. Hua Fushu went to Xinglin Clinic to talk about the matter with Doctor Li.
The number of patients has increased sharply in recent days, and Doctor Li has been vaguely guessing that there might be a plague. He recalled the plague in Beijing more than ten years ago and still has lingering fears. He carefully analyzed the symptoms of the current patients and found that it is very likely to be a plague, and it is contagious.
Doctor Li immediately asked his son Li Wen to report the situation to the Tokyo government office, and sent two servants to inform the neighborhood head. Without being sure whether it was really a plague, spreading the news would cause panic and chaos.
Qin Youran and Mu Qing arrived at the palace gate. Qin Youran briefly explained his request to see His Majesty and explain the details. The guard leader personally went to Xiangning Palace to tell Eunuch Luo about the King of Qin's request. Eunuch Luo relayed the message to Zhao Zixu, who was busy with court affairs. When he heard Eunuch Luo's request, he said, "No."
Luo Nei Shi said: "Your Majesty, the King of Qin said that there may be a plague in the capital..."
Before Luo Nei Shi could finish his words, Zhao Zixu interrupted him, "Where is the plague in the capital? I don't see it! You don't do your job every day, but report every little thing to me. Let the King of Qin go away."
"I will now order His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin to leave."
Eunuch Luo said that His Majesty was very busy with state affairs, and the Queen Mother was urging His Majesty to visit the new concubine and give birth to a prince as soon as possible. His Majesty was in a bad mood these two days. The King of Qin did not come early or late, but chose to ask for an audience at this time. It would be strange if he did not run into His Majesty's target.
He went outside Xiangning Palace and told the guard commander exactly what Zhao Zixu had said, "Your Majesty is busy with government affairs and said he won't see you. Please tell His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin to go away."
His Majesty's words were the will of heaven, and no one dared to disobey. The guard commander bowed and said, "Sir, I ask His Highness the Prince of Qin to leave."
The commander of the guards walked towards the palace gate and saw His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin from afar. No matter how inconspicuous the Prince of Qin was, he was the only prince among the kings personally appointed by the late emperor. He, a mere commander of the palace gate, could not afford to offend him. He did not dare to tell the Prince of Qin exactly what His Majesty had said.
He still cherishes his life very much.
The guard commander omitted Zhao Zixu's other words and only said, "Your Highness, the King of Qin, His Majesty has refused to see you. You should return."
Qin Youran said hurriedly, "I have told His Majesty that this matter is life-threatening. I must meet with His Majesty today and explain the details."
The guard leader said, "Your Highness, Prince Qin, please don't embarrass me. I dare not lie to His Majesty."
Qin Youran paced back and forth, looked at the palace gate, then looked at the commander of the guards. Helplessly, he and Mu Qing had to leave.
Mu Qing looked at Qin Youran, who looked worried. "Your Highness, His Majesty won't see you. What should we do?"
Qin Youran murmured, "It's really a plague. If it's not prevented and treated, many people will die."
"Your Highness." Mu Qing called Qin Youran.
Qin Youran looked at Mu Qing, his eyes bright. "Let's go to the Lu Mansion to find the Minister of the Chancellery. His Majesty won't see me, but he will definitely be willing to see the Minister of the Chancellery."
"Okay." Mu Qing responded.
The two of them rode their horses to the Shangshu Ling's residence. The doorman invited Qin Youran and the others to the main hall. Unfortunately, the Shangshu Ling was not at home, so Madam Hua Ping came to meet Qin Youran in person.
Madam Hua Ping bowed and saluted. Qin Youran, out of courtesy, returned the greeting with a cupped hand, "Madam."
Madam Huaping ordered the maids to prepare tea and serve cakes and fruits, but Qin Youran stopped her and said it was not necessary.
He informed Madam Huaping of the epidemic in the capital, hoping that she would convey the message to the Minister of Chancellery and report it to His Majesty so that prevention and control measures could be taken as soon as possible.
Madam Huaping nodded, "Don't worry, Your Highness, Prince Qin, I will convey the message to the Minister of the Chancellery. However, I don't understand why you didn't report it yourself, but instead asked my husband to report it."
Qin Youran said calmly, "My words carry little weight."
Madam Huaping was stunned. Qin Youran's words were very sincere and he was really bold to say them.
They are all princes of the late emperor and brothers of Your Majesty. The presence of King Qin is not as strong as that of King Zheng, King Qi, King Xuan, or the nine kings who have not yet been crowned kings.
Not long after Qin Youran and the other person left, the Minister of the Chancellery returned home. Madam Huaping told the Minister of the Chancellery what Qin Youran had said and entrusted to her. The Minister of the Chancellery did not agree with her and thought that Qin Youran was talking nonsense. He did not take it to heart at all. He did not send anyone to investigate, nor did he report it to His Majesty.
Qin Youran returned to the Prince Qin's mansion. Qin Sang handed her a list of names she had prepared. She said, "Your Highness, this is the list of matchmakers I've selected. There are both official and private matchmakers, and they're quite well-known in the capital. I've investigated their backgrounds, and they're all clean. Choose one, and pick a good day to go to the Lu family for the engagement ceremony."
Qin Youran glanced at the list and randomly pointed to a name, "Let's pick her."
Qin Sang felt somewhat resentful and said, "Your Majesty has granted the marriage, so the process should have been simple. Just pay the betrothal gifts and choose an auspicious date for the wedding. Yet, the Minister of the Chancellery insists that you follow the rules and go through the three letters and six ceremonies before marrying Princess Jiakang. It makes it seem as if you're unworthy of her."
Qin Youran smiled helplessly, "In the eyes of my future father-in-law, isn't it that I'm marrying above my station? By promising Princess Jiakang to me, I'm wronging her and the Lu family. Aunt Sang, we'll do whatever the Minister of the Chancellery asks. It'll just take some time."
Qin Sang bowed, "I understand. When does Your Highness plan to hold the engagement ceremony?"
Qin Youran said, "No rush. I have something important to attend to right now. I'll postpone the engagement for a few days. The betrothal gifts will also take time to prepare. The Shangshu Ling won't blame me."
Qin Sang left leisurely and prepared the items for the engagement ceremony.
Qin Youran called Guan Yu and ordered him to send someone to keep an eye on the developments in the capital and inform him of any situation in a timely manner. At the same time, he ordered Mu Qing to go to the City Patrol Office and ordered the chief clerk, Old Yang, to notify the headmen of the villages in each neighborhood in Tokyo, and to report any situation to the City Patrol Office in a timely manner.
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