Although Duanmu Xinmiao said that Shen Shujing would be cured after drinking anti-fetal medicine for two or three days, Wei Changying considered that his niece had hurried away after smelling the musk, and Duanmu Xinmiao had nothing important to do when he returned to the imperial capital, so he simply stayed. She stayed in Yuzhu Town for a while.
After three or five days of this, Shen Shujing's complexion recovered, and his chin, which had become thinner, became rounder. Because she returned to her parents' home, Shen Shujing didn't have to deal with anyone, and she was accompanied by her cousins. Her life was leisurely and happy, and she could hardly stop smiling from the corners of her eyes and eyebrows.
Of course Wei Changying was very happy to see such an eldest niece. He specially asked Huang to spare some time and cook various dishes for Duanmu Xinmiao for several days.
On this day, Huang personally cooked several light and delicious side dishes. Wei Changying also asked someone to bring a small jar of wine and drank a few cups with Duanmu Xinmiao.
The two of them were talking about trivial matters at home, and they were talking to Lele when they heard a servant come over and report: "General Lu, please see me!" Because he saw the food and wine on the table, he was afraid that Wei Changying would not take it seriously. He hurriedly added, "General Lu has something urgent to ask to see the queen! Please go to the front hall to discuss it immediately!"
Lu Shengping was born into the Shen family, and he was considered the most loyal and trustworthy of the Shen family in Xiliang. Among the generals under Shen Zangfeng, he was the most careful and calm, so he was left to command the rear army and entrust his family. Coupled with the solemn look on the servant's face, Wei Chang Yingzi did not dare to neglect, confessed his crime to Duanmu Xinmiao, changed his clothes and hurried to the front hall.
"General Lu, what's the emergency?" After the guard commander Ying came in, because Lu Shengping's background was both a general and a semi-servant, he was not considered an outsider, so there was no need to hide it. She took a quick look and saw that Lu Shengping, who had always been calm, had sweat on his forehead... It was already late autumn!
Wei Changying's heart sank, for fear of hearing some bad news, he asked in a deep voice before he even sat down!
"Reporting to the queen, the general has just received a pigeon letter from Yanzhou, saying that there is a severe epidemic in the army..."
"A severe epidemic broke out in the army?!" Before Lu Shengping finished speaking, Wei Changying's expression changed, "Is it serious? Husband and the others?!" The so-called severe epidemic is not the name of a disease, but a serious term. The collective name for epidemics! Generally speaking, what can be called a severe epidemic either spreads very quickly or dies quickly!
All in all, once a severe epidemic occurs, it will definitely not be a trivial matter!
"The lord and other generals have not noticed any signs of the disease, but the soldiers are infected with the disease!" Lu Shengping said hurriedly.
Wei Changying breathed a sigh of relief. Although it was a big deal for the soldiers to fall ill one after another, he was relieved that his husband was fine. She calmed down and asked straight to the point: "So what should we do now?"
Lu Shengping did not hesitate: "The Valve Master would like to invite Miss Duanmuba to come and see it in person!"
Chief Wei Yingyi frowned: "Xin Miao... I am here these days. However, she comes from a girl's family and is the daughter of Jinxiu Hall. It is not good for this epidemic to spread among the army, right? Or maybe the epidemic will be spread Write down the signs and show them to Xin Miao?"
No matter how much Jinxiu Duanmu declines, its current status as one of the six clans in the country is still recognized. Duanmu Xinmiao was the only surviving descendant of the clan after the Duanmu family suffered a major change. It was humiliating to ask her to go to the army for treatment, especially since there was an epidemic - the Duanmu family would definitely not agree! Even if the side branch hopes that Duanmu Xinmiao will die so that Duanmu Wuyou will have less help, for the sake of the Duanmu family's family tradition, they don't want Duanmu Xinmiao, an unmarried girl, to go to a military camp full of men!
Duanmu Xinmiao himself may not agree!
There were no important people in the Duanmu family during this expedition—Duanmu Xinmiao's most valued sister and nephew were both in the imperial capital. How could she be willing to leave these two people behind and take this risk? Besides, without this level of bondage, she was still young, so why would she bother to wade into such muddy waters!
"Queen! This severe epidemic broke out five days ago. Up to now, more than 3,000 people have died, all of them elite soldiers." Lu Shengping bowed and said every word!
"What?!" Wei Changying gasped, unable to recover for a long time, and said in disbelief, "What kind of epidemic can be so rapid?!"
Although she has never experienced the plague, she has read in books that generally speaking, when an epidemic breaks out, unless there are old, young, women, children, or people who are particularly weak, it can always be delayed for a few days, not to mention a long time. It can happen in half a month, right
Especially this time there is an epidemic in the military - soldiers are always healthier than ordinary people, right? Lu Shengping also said that he was an elite soldier, and elite soldiers were cultivated at a high cost! Even if such a person is infected, he should survive longer - and!
"Earlier, Divine Doctor Ji gave prescriptions for common diseases in the army. Is there something wrong with the medicinal materials?" Wei Changying asked urgently!
Lu Shengping smiled bitterly and said: "Queen, you have misunderstood. The medicinal materials are very complete, but this epidemic has never been seen before. The victims often die early and overnight. None of the prescriptions given by Doctor Ji are effective! They are not even effective in relieving the disease." No way! Many doctors in the army are dead now... The problem now is that the epidemic occurred after the army entered Yanzhou. The problem is that the Rong people who lived in Yanzhou a few days ago were safe and sound. Therefore, rumors were spread everywhere, saying that the reason why our Wei army was infected with the severe epidemic was because of the actions of their high priest, and they were able to escape the epidemic because they received the blessing of the high priest before going on the expedition! "
Wei Changying's face turned pale and he was confused: "I will die in the morning..." She had never heard of such a violent disease in this world!
"No wonder my husband, regardless of the difference between men and women and Xin Miao's identity, sent a message asking Lu Shengping to come find Xin Miao. With this unheard of epidemic, who else can we rely on except the lineage of Doctor Ji? But this epidemic is too terrible! Three thousand elite soldiers died in five days, and they died quickly! It is conceivable that even if we find a cure in time, if we are slow, we can only watch people die!"
This is really too dangerous...
Wei Changying was fighting fiercely in his heart, but he also knew that the matter was extremely critical. Lu Shengping did not say whose family these three thousand elite soldiers belonged to, but since Shen Zangfeng sent the letter back, it is estimated that even if they are not all from the Xiliang Army, they are probably from the Xiliang Army. It also accounts for a large proportion - besides, this kind of epidemic that the previous methods of preventing and treating the epidemic are useless and people die so quickly...
Even if the infection has not spread to our own troops for the time being, how can we rest assured? !
While she was in trouble, soldiers were dying...
She bit her lip, thought quickly for a moment, and said, "I'm going to ask Xin Miao, but this epidemic is so dangerous, she... I'm afraid she may not be willing to go!"
Lu Shengping lowered his head and said: "Queen, the valve master has emphasized in the letter that Miss Eight and her party must be invited!" This means that even if Duanmu Xinmiao refuses, she will be tied up!
Wei Changying trembled. Just from this order, she could feel Shen Zangfeng's importance to this epidemic and his urgency for Duanmu Xinmiao to rush away!
As she hurriedly walked back to the back hall, she felt that she had never been so sad: Although Duanmu Xinmiao was her adopted sister, after all these years, she was really like her biological sister.
Although the two of them joked and tried to discredit each other's insignificant points from time to time, they were sincere after all. If possible, Wei Changying really doesn't want her to take this risk in Yanzhou!
But the person in charge of the overall situation in Yanzhou is Shen Zangfeng. Shen Zangfeng would rather offend the Duanmu family than order Duanmu Xinmiao to be kidnapped and sent to Yanzhou...
On one side is the female companion who treats her as a sister, on the other side is the loving husband...
Wei Changying didn't know whether he should persuade Duanmu Xinmiao to escape or persuade her to show her kindness as a doctor...
"Why don't you go?" What Wei Changying didn't expect was that she rushed to the back hall and talked to Duanmu Xinmiao, who was still pouring himself a drink. Duanmu Xinmiao immediately put down the wine cup and stood up, expressing his willingness to immediately leave!
Seeing the surprised look on Wei Changying's face, Duanmu Xinmiao smiled: "There are quite a few diseases that cause death in the morning and in the evening. But it is said that there is no end to the road, so this kind of disease is rare among plagues. As a doctor , what’s wrong with encountering such an unprecedented epidemic?”
Wei Changying said suspiciously: "None of the prescriptions given by Doctor Ji to prevent epidemics work. You should think carefully..."
"Isn't Third Brother okay?" Duanmu Xinmiao narrowed his eyes and said, "Why should something happen if I go?"
"..." Wei Changying was silent for a moment, and when he was about to speak, Duanmu Xinmiao said again: "Besides, there is no way I would miss such a good opportunity!" Seeing Wei Changying's confusion, Duanmu Xinmiao was hesitant. Smiling, "Have you forgotten that my eldest sister's only heir, my nephew, is the grandson of the Great Wei Emperor?!"
Wei Changying suddenly realized that Duanmu Xinmiao was willing to agree to go to Yanzhou, not necessarily because he wanted to see a severe epidemic! But for Shen Sui!
"My eldest sister only has such a son. She can live to this day only because of this son, who supports her through the days when my eldest brother-in-law is gone!"
Duanmu Xinmiao sighed, put down the wine cup with a complicated expression, looked at her seriously, and said, "But Sui'er is King Cai of the Wei Dynasty, the grandson of Huanzong, and the nephew of Minzong! My Duanmu family is now withered again. Zong can't even suppress his own side, let alone protect him in the future... No matter who establishes the new dynasty, Suier's bloodline in the Shen family will not be eradicated. ? So you think this epidemic is a disaster, but I see my nephew's way of survival - I, the eighth young lady of the Duanmu family, have no other skills except this medical skill. If I can save my nephew with my medical skills, why would I want to die? ?”
Wei Changying suddenly burst into tears: "Your third brother and I are extremely grateful that you can go this far! Don't think too much! King Cai has always been quiet and gentle, who can he hinder?" She heard it, Duanmu Xinmiao's words are already telling Gu: If she can solve this epidemic, then she will use her credit to exchange Shen Sui's chance of survival with Shen Zangfeng and others.
If she can't solve it... then she will also die of the epidemic, and she will use this friendship to guarantee her nephew's life! (To be continued)