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The imperial physician rushed over in a panic, only to find it was a false alarm.
"His Highness is in good health and there is nothing seriously wrong."
Yun'an finally felt relieved.
When the imperial physician heard that someone in the princess's residence was suspected of having contracted smallpox, he immediately volunteered to take a look.
After all, this is no small matter. Smallpox is highly contagious and has an extremely high mortality rate. If one case is found, there must have been many more. If the situation is true, it must be reported in a timely manner!
Yun An didn't care about the life or death of a maid, and seeing that the imperial physician was determined, she didn't try to stop him.
The imperial physician pushed open the door and entered. The room was dark and damp, and he frowned.
Seeing Hui Niang lying on the bed, barely alive, he carefully took her pulse and found it strange. The symptoms looked like smallpox, but not quite. They were more like urticaria. As for the persistent high fever, it should be caused by wind-evil entering the body.
The simultaneous onset of both conditions creates a misleading impression similar to smallpox.
This illness is not difficult to treat.
Yun'an was so frightened that she already loathed Huiniang, let alone let her be treated: "Get her out of the mansion, throw her far away! And let me take a good look at everyone who has been in contact with her!"
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Yuan Zhao found Hui Niang in a mass grave.
She opened her eyes groggily, and what came into view was a gentle and beautiful face, with a hint of a smile in the other person's eyes: "You're awake?"
Shen Tangning saw Hui Niang get up in a panic, her eyes filled with vigilance and suspicion, and she seemed extremely uneasy.
She took in the other person's expression, her eyes thoughtful, and gently reassured her, "You don't need to be afraid, it's safe here."
Hui Niang sat up, pursed her lips, and looked at her: "Miss Shen, why are you helping me?"
Shen Tangning was somewhat surprised: "You recognize me?"
Hui Niang stiffened and said awkwardly, "You have been a guest at the Princess's residence before, so of course I recognize you."
Upon hearing this, Shen Tangning did not press for details, but patiently explained, "I saw you in the palace that day, do you remember me?"
A look of reminiscence appeared in Hui Niang's eyes, and after a moment's hesitation, she nodded.
Shen Tangning smiled at her: "Would you believe me if I said I felt sorry for you and couldn't bear to see you suffer any longer?"
Hui Niang pursed her lips without showing any emotion, clearly not believing it.
She was no longer the naive Hui Niang she once was.
Shen Tangning smiled and said frankly, "I did have my own selfish reasons for saving you, but I can't tell you. What I can guarantee is that I won't hurt you and I can help you achieve your wish."
Hui Niang's eyes widened, probably not expecting her to be so honest, it could be said that she was speaking from the heart.
Shen Tangning stood up, her attitude very gentle: "Your injuries haven't fully healed yet, so you can rest and recover here. Don't worry, no one will find this place."
Hui Niang's pupils constricted slightly, her eyes seeming to want to say something but holding back.
Seeing her so paranoid, Shen Tangning shook her head and turned to walk away.
It's not hard to guess why Hui Niang, who has a connection with the Eldest Princess, would enter Princess Yun'an's residence.
The eldest princess is now trapped in Putuo Temple, and outsiders cannot easily see her. In addition, Hui Niang has been disfigured. With no other choice, she went to Princess Yun'an's residence. All Shen Tangning can think of is to avoid disaster.
Princess Yun'an was deeply favored by His Majesty, and working in her residence was, to a certain extent, very safe, as outsiders found it difficult to approach her.
Shen Tangning closed the door, a slight smile playing on her lips.
As expected, she will soon be able to win over the Princess as a powerful backer.
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