"In Yuze, near the capital, many people have suddenly developed diarrhea, fever, and headaches, and the number of people with these symptoms is increasing."
"Those who are severely affected have already started vomiting."
"Yuze's chief pharmacist sent a message to the Imperial Pharmacy seeking assistance."
"They tried all sorts of methods, but none of them could cure it completely. Even if the diarrhea was cured, the patient would still vomit and have headaches."
"Even the chief pharmacist couldn't find the root cause of the illness."
Yan Ying picked up the letter and some notes that Yu Ze had sent from the table.
"Diarrhea, fever..."
"It could be a gastrointestinal infection, such as acute gastroenteritis, or it could be food poisoning or bacterial dysentery..."
"Diarrhea and fever are sure to cause a lot of suffering for people. If the diarrhea is severe, it can also lead to dehydration, causing symptoms such as general weakness and dry mouth."
What's your opinion on this matter?
"I think we should go and take a look at Yuze."
Yi Qingchen looked anxious. His family had been practicing medicine for generations, so he had a preliminary understanding of the situation, but he still needed to see the patient in person, observe, listen, inquire, and feel the pulse before prescribing any medicine.
Since even the chief pharmacist has no solution, it must be more than a simple illness.
"Yes, we should go and take a look."
Yun Duoduo nodded. If this disease is not treated in time, the people will suffer terribly, and it may even cause riots. If the disease spreads to the capital, the area around the imperial city will be in serious trouble.
Moreover, Yuze is her fiefdom, so it's a good opportunity to go and take a look.
"Yi Qingchen, get ready. Prepare the commonly used medicinal herbs, powders, and pills. Take a few people with you. We'll set off for Yuze the day after tomorrow."
"Yes, I will go and prepare immediately."
After leaving the Imperial Pharmacy, Yun Duoduo went to the Zichen Palace to find Yun Beiye. After explaining the situation, Yun Beiye ordered Sun Huohuo to lead a group of people to escort Yun Duoduo to Yuze.
...
Inside the Nanyang residence, Xi Jing received a letter from Sun Huohuo.
The day of Yun Duoduo's wedding is fast approaching. Because Yun Duoduo is going to marry out of the palace, the palace maids and eunuchs are very busy.
Although the residence was located in the northwest corner of the Nanyang Imperial Palace, the noise outside still disturbed Xi Jing's peace of mind.
"Your Majesty, after we relayed Your Majesty's words to the Sun family last time..."
"A letter has secretly arrived from the Sun family."
Ren Lao handed the note to Xi Jing, who stroked his chin. "Oh? Could it be that this Sun Huohuo really has the audacity to ask me to defy the imperial decree on his behalf?"
Xi Jing excitedly opened the note. He was already planning in his mind that as long as Sun Huohuo asked him for help, he could take the opportunity to kidnap Yun Duoduo.
During this time, he changed his mind.
Originally, he thought that Sun Huohuo and Yun Duoduo were mutually attracted to each other, so he might as well let this ill-fated couple be together.
But he doesn't think that way anymore. Only he has the ability to give Yun Duoduo happiness. Although Yun Duoduo hasn't fallen in love with him yet, given time, she will definitely discover his good qualities.
As Xi Jing pondered, his gaze fell upon the note. The handwriting was messy, but the gist of it was that he had mistaken the person for someone else. Yun Duoduo's husband, the Prince of Jibei, was the one she loved. The two had grown up together and were deeply in love.
Moreover, Yun Duoduo has many childhood sweethearts, including Jibei King Jin Jinzhi, Xiao Jinyu, Xue Deyi, and the Guan family members who accompanied her in her studies.
When Sun Huohuo wrote this note, he was somewhat resentful. As Yun Duoduo's childhood sweethearts, he felt that the suffering he endured should be no less than what the others suffered!
"This is utterly absurd! Utter nonsense!"
Xi Jing crumpled the note into a ball and threw it away forcefully.
"That's utter nonsense!"
"The officials in Nanyang who are appointed by the imperial court are all talk and no action!"
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please calm your anger!"
Ren Lao handed Xi Jing a cup of tea, while Ren Yuan fanned him to cool him down.
"Hmph, since Sun Huohuo is useless, tomorrow, let's return to the palace!"
Ren Lao and Ren Yuan were overjoyed to hear that they could return to Western Chu.
The facilities in Nanyang are terrible. They are used to the jade beds and pillows of Western Chu, and they really don't like the wooden utensils of Nanyang.
"This little thing has been attracting attention since she was little; how come so many men are surrounding her?!"
Xi Jing stood up angrily and kicked the table leg.
"Ouch, that really hurts!"
"Hmph, Prince of Jibei, so what if you're in love?"
"Once I've dealt with him and you've become a young widow, I'll naturally have a way to bring you back to my side!"
Xi Jing's eyes seemed to spit fire.
Ren Lao and Ren Yu nervously swallowed, truly feeling a deep and unspoken affection.
Fortunately, there were only the three of them inside the room, while the palace maids and eunuchs from Nanyang were serving them outside the hall.
If someone were to overhear that the King of Western Chu was planning to assassinate the Prince Consort of Nanyang in the street, wouldn't they be in deep trouble?!
...
Inside the Zhenbei Army's camp, the commander of the cooks was reporting to Jin Jinzhi on the camp's food and supplies situation.
The commander of the cooks' corps, Hong Qiu'er, was the head of the cooks. He wore a white coarse cloth hat and an apron around his waist. He was big and fat and had been trying to lose weight for years, but he had never succeeded.
In addition, he couldn't find a girlfriend and was often unhappy. When he was unhappy, he would comfort himself with food, so he gained more and more weight the more he tried to lose weight.
Hong Qiu'er was holding a form in her hand and talking animatedly with Jin Jinzhi.
Suddenly, the curtain to the main tent was lifted, and an informant walked in like a gust of wind.
The commander of the cooks' corps glared at the informant with displeasure and stepped aside.
"Your Highness, the Princess's residence..." the informant whispered a few words in Jin Jinzhi's ear.
Jin Jinzhi learned that Yun Duoduo was going to Yuze.
"I never expected that something like this would happen in Yuze."
"You mean, Duoduo is going with that kid Yi Qingchen?"
"Yes, Your Highness. According to the information, the Princess Consort is going to Yuze with the Chief Physician of the Imperial Pharmacy, four Imperial Attendants, four Imperial Pharmacy Supervisors, and several physicians and assistant physicians."
“This matter concerning Yuze is quite serious. His Majesty has already given permission, and most of the Imperial Pharmacy staff will be going.”
The informant was counting the number of people on his fingers as he spoke, but Jin Jinzhi didn't hear what he said after that. He only heard the name Yao Cheng, and his mind was filled with Yao Cheng Yi Qingchen's delicate face, his charming eyes, and his captivating gaze.
【Duoduo, you're going to Yuze with that boy...】
That kid seems to know how to please women.
"Old Cao, am I old?"
Jin Jinzhi touched her face.
"Ah? What makes you say that, Your Highness?"
Cao Canjun looked at Jin Jinzhi with a surprised expression. In his memory, Jin Jinzhi had never cared about her appearance.
"The prince is the most handsome!"
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