Peasant Woman’s Decreed Life as a Wife-Chapter 1121 - 1118: Plague

Chapter 1121: Chapter 1118: Plague

His gaze was fiery, “I too wish to achieve something, Chu Heng desires to become a high-ranking official, while I, I also dream that one day I can become a renowned doctor.”

“You, are now impeding my future prospects.” Lu Sangqi’s expression was calm, “Originally, I only went to Xingshui Village to retrieve the medical book that Third Uncle took, but then I learned a lot of medicinal formulas from you, and I felt we were friends.”

“Now that a friend is in trouble, if I don’t help, what kind of person would I become?” Lu Sangqi’s voice was firm.

Ye Muyu stared at him blankly for a moment before taking a deep breath, looking up at him, “Right, you’ve said it, I can’t stop you in pursuing your future, on the contrary, I should be helping you.”

“This time, it could be a great opportunity,” Ye Muyu’s eyes were full of trust and well wishes for her friend’s accomplishments, “I believe that the medicine you research will definitely cure the epidemic!”

“I’ll take you to the docks. I won’t add to the chaos in South State, but if you need any medicinal herbs, just come to me.” Ye Muyu calmed down, and beyond the concern, there was a conviction that she was now capable of doing something useful.

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Lu Sangqi casually nodded, “Exactly, the you right now is the one I know, not foolishly lost. If we both get caught up in South State, we’ll truly be without hope for help.”

“Let’s go.”

Ye Muyu selected a few strong guards to accompany him, while Lu Sangqi resolved to bring only his medicinal herbs and medicine chest, waiting to enter South State.

Ye Muyu received news that South State had been put under quarantine, becoming a walled city. She didn’t understand why the epidemic would break out when Chu Heng had managed to control everything so far.

In South State, Chu Heng, with a stern face, walked to the Prefecture Governor’s Office, demanding at the entrance to see Governor Wang and King Qi.

Inside the office, upon hearing the news, Governor Wang quickly ordered the servants to send Chu Heng away. He didn’t want to see Chu Heng at all right now, as he was still busy covering his tracks!

The outbreak of the epidemic in South State occurred because King Qi, while out, had come across a weak woman and her family; for some reason, he took pity on them and secretly brought them back in his carriage. The family only looked a bit frail, and after a cursory examination by a doctor, no one informed Chu Heng about it.

It wasn’t until ten days later that the family suddenly fell ill. When the doctor went to examine them, it was discovered it was the epidemic.

During that time, because the woman wanted to repay King Qi, she often helped out in the city, coming into contact with many displaced people. By the time the epidemic erupted, it had already infected many.

The woman’s father could not withstand it and lost his life, and only then did she tearfully inform King Qi. She was afraid to speak of her parents’ illness, fearing they would be expelled from South State. She had assumed her parents would be fine since there were excellent doctors here.

King Qi, ultimately swayed by the woman’s tearful pleas, softened his heart and agreed to let her receive proper treatment. He even directed Governor Wang to arrange a separate room for her to isolate from other patients.

Now, a large area of South City was being set up as a quarantine zone.

And just yesterday, King Qi had collapsed with a high fever, and Governor Wang was busy finding a doctor to treat King Qi. Where would he have the inclination to see Chu Heng, fearful that Chu Heng would learn of the situation and send a report off to the higher-ups.

“Lord Wang is busy, Lord Chu, I suggest you head back downstairs. It is so chaotic outside right now, if you are not careful and get infected with the epidemic, it would be terrible.”

Although his tone seemed concerned for Chu Heng, it carried an undertone of warning.