It is no small matter to let the queen go to the palace to take charge of the overall situation of the plague.
First of all, can the queen's safety be guaranteed? It's a plague. Who can guarantee that the epidemic won't spread? Who can guarantee that it won't spread to the queen's palace? Who can guarantee that no one will deliberately bring the epidemic into the queen's palace
Secondly, Duan Changchuan himself is pregnant and has not yet passed the three-month safe period. He needs Alpha's pheromones to comfort him all the time and he cannot live without her.
So, after a long silence, Duan Changchuan said, "Please allow me to think about it. I have kept Dr. Sun's words in mind and will consider them carefully."
The old man knelt on his knees, kowtowed solemnly, and said: "Your Majesty thinks about the people's thoughts and worries, and the Queen is also talented in governing the country. The emperor and the queen are a perfect match, and the welfare of Datong will last for a thousand years. Whether it is feasible or not, I thank your majesty and the queen on behalf of the people of Huainan. Today, I have been bold for the first time."
An old man over fifty years old has not been involved in state affairs for more than ten years.
He could have clearly taken credit for the emperor's efforts to prevent the spread of the virus and spent the rest of his life in peace at home... but just because of a little news, he volunteered to go investigate.
No matter how severe the plague is, no matter how dangerous the road ahead is.
Duan Changchuan took a deep breath and helped the old man up: "I don't deserve it. The old man has a broad mind and cares for the world and the people. I can't compare to him. I..."
I want to say: I promise...
He agreed that if there was really an epidemic in Huainan, he would immediately order the Queen to set off to the temporary palace to take charge of the situation.
Regardless of the danger, go against the wind.
But Bai Su seemed to be aware of his intention and stopped him calmly.
Then, a beautiful female voice sounded slowly, saying: "There is no rush for this matter. The situation in Huainan is still uncertain. Your Majesty and I will wait for news from you in Shengjing first."
Doctor Sun finally woke up from his dream: "Yes, I was too anxious just now."
The young man who was almost at a loss just now finally came to his senses: "It's okay, Elder Sun is also thinking about the common people, but this matter is of great importance, I can't promise it lightly."
"It was I who was reckless."
Duan Changchuan helped the man up and said gently, "Please get up, Elder Sun. The court will resume tomorrow morning. I will draft an edict to send you there. You can go back and pack your things. We will leave the day after tomorrow at the latest. If you need anything, just tell Changle. If you need medicinal herbs, cotton cloth, etc., it would be best to draw up a list tonight so that Changle can tell someone to do it tomorrow."
"Yes, your majesty has considered it carefully."
Doctor Sun stood up and bowed, then hurriedly said "goodbye" and left Mingsheng Palace.
When there were only four of them left in the courtyard, Feng Yan and Yun Xie saw that there was nothing else to do, so they also took their leave.
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After everyone left, Duan Changchuan was still feeling uneasy.
Originally, the two of them were in the room, one reading a book and the other carving wood, peaceful and quiet... Who would have thought that a piece of news from Huainan would completely disrupt this tranquility.
Bai Su also felt that things were a bit tricky.
At present, the epidemic in Huainan should not have started yet, so there is still time for everything. First, hurry up and hand the letter to the disciples of Baimu Palace over there. Whether it is a plague or not, we should follow the prevention and control of the epidemic. After Elder Sun goes there to take charge personally, things will be much simpler.
The germs have just appeared and are not yet adapted to humans, so the infection rate will not be ridiculously high for the time being. In ancient times, transportation was not convenient, and even if the medical reserves and medical conditions here were very poor, it would only last for two months at most. As long as the method was right, any plague could be suppressed.
Two months...
It is now late April. By the time she really needs to leave, Duan Changchuan should have passed the three-month dangerous period.
Doctor Fang must have returned. With Doctor Fang taking care of us, there shouldn't be any major problems.
But this is only one side of the story.
Bai Su was most worried about Duan Changchuan's psychological problems. Pregnant Omegas were extremely dependent on Alphas, and that was why the boy always unconsciously sleepwalked to find her.
The reason why there are no problems now is because she has been using pheromones to soothe.
It was hard to imagine what would happen to Duan Changchuan if she left for two months.
She didn’t want her Omega to cry secretly in the quilt at night without her knowing…
But on the other side, there are countless lives in Huainan. If she is gone for one day, perhaps countless lives that could have been saved and people who could have been cured will die in this plague. And behind every life, there will be a broken family.
The two sat outside the yard for a long time, each with their own thoughts.
He sat there until the sun was setting and the temperature in the courtyard gradually dropped. The young man finally pursed his lips and spoke softly: "Bai Su... I feel a little cold..."
Bai Su came to her senses immediately and hurried to help the man up.
She took off her coat and put it on him: "I'm sorry, I was lost in thought just now. Let's go back to the room first."
The young man looked at his red robe, opened his mouth... and finally closed it again, nodding gently.
It was past the middle of the afternoon, and although it was still bright outside, it was already starting to get a little dim inside the house.
Changle saw that they had something to say, so he helped light the candles on the table, then considerately closed the door for them and waited outside.
"I actually... think you should go." The young man turned around and said to her, "You can ensure that you will not be infected, right?"
From a theoretical point of view, no one can go deep into the epidemic risk area and guarantee that they will escape safely.
Even with top-notch medical care and protection, the probability of protection is still not 100%.
Bai Su never makes guarantees that she cannot guarantee herself.
But faced with the boy's question, she hesitated.
She was going to the center of the plague storm, where people had already died... and her Omega asked her if she could come back.
"You can't guarantee..."
Seeing that she was still hesitating, the boy lowered his eyes sadly.
Bai Su raised her hand, stroked the boy's hair, and patiently explained to him: "Baby, no plague, no one can guarantee that they can escape unscathed..."
[So, I cannot give you this promise.]
He didn't speak.
However, the sour and astringent scent of gardenia overflows from the back of the neck... Every breath that enters the nose tastes like the salty and wet taste of tears.
He was really, really sad.
"Baby..." She called him helplessly: "It's really not that dangerous. I'm just going to the nearby palace, not directly into the city. Besides, it's still unclear whether it's a plague or not. If it's not a plague, I don't have to go. Isn't it a loss for you to be sad now?"
Those were meant to be words of comfort, but as he was speaking, the boy blinked his eyelashes lightly and tears fell.
!!!
He quickly held the person in his arms.
"I won't go. Don't cry... I'll write a guide for Doctor Sun, listing all the possible problems, and ask him to take it with him. I'm not a doctor, so I can't help you much if I go."
The boy said nothing, but just held her arms tighter and tighter.
Occasionally, a low inhalation sound could be heard.
The voice was so soft and tiny that it made anyone's heart ache.
Duan Changchuan didn't know what was wrong with him. He understood the reason clearly and knew that his crying was unreasonable.
Doctor Sun was so old, but he was willing to travel thousands of miles and bring many disciples with him. Behind every person is a family... As a member of the royal family and the emperor, he should set an example.
However, it seemed as if the tears were completely out of control and could not be stopped.
It is a kind of reluctance that is physically inseparable.
He can't lose Bai Su.
Alpha's hand gently patted his back, accompanied by the warm scent of peony.
Duan Changchuan just let her hold him like that, and after calming down for a long time, he finally stepped out of her arms.
The boy blinked his wet eyes and pursed his lips tightly.
Her eyelashes drooped slightly, and her hands were still fondly hooked on the corner of her clothes.
"I didn't stop you from going... I am the emperor of Datong, they are all my subjects. I am far away in Shengjing, and I have no way to protect them... But you can, if you are willing to protect my subjects, I... I cannot deprive them of my protection."
"I just..."
At the end of his speech, his throat seemed to be blocked and his mouth unconsciously turned down.
He quickly pursed his lips again.
[Duan Changchuan, stop crying.]
The young man turned around stubbornly, blinked, and walked into the study: "I'm going to read a book. I saw a very good policy paper a while ago, and I haven't finished reading it yet. There is also an imperial edict to be drafted tomorrow, which also needs to be finalized..."
However, he hurried into the study and had not even had time to pick up the book on the table when he was suddenly grabbed.
A pair of hands wrapped around his waist.
The scent of rouge and peony enveloped him strongly.
That was his, the Alpha's aura...
"I promise you, if I go, I will not go deep into the epicenter of the epidemic."
As she spoke, she bent down and kissed the base of his ear.
"Duan Changchuan... Baby, I promise you, I will come back intact."
"I'm your Alpha. What will happen to you and the baby without me? I'll definitely come back."
"Be good, don't cry."
The young man slowly raised his arm and held her hand which was clasped at her waist. A tear rolled out of his eyes and fell on the tips of their intertwined fingers.
"I'm not sad, I just can't control myself... I don't know what's wrong with me."
"Don't comfort me anymore... Bai Su, please... Don't comfort me anymore..."
[I am so afraid that I will not be able to help but hug you and cry and beg you not to leave. ]
[That’s really embarrassing…]
The woman pulled him in front of her, gently brushed the corner of his eyes with her fingertips, and slowly kissed the tip of his chin with her lips.
The boy sniffed, lowered his eyes to look at his Alpha, then grabbed her clothes, slowly backed away, and sat on the couch by the window.
He held her tightly... and the glands slowly emitted wisps of young, mating scent.
"Bai Su..."
[elder sister…]
The Omega looked up, at his destined master.
The only person in front of him was reflected in his dark and clear eyes.
The woman stroked his cheek and nose, and her rough fingertips slowly moved up to the back of his neck. The place that had never been touched by anyone felt like it was electrified, and a tingling sensation instantly spread to every part of his body.
He couldn't help but let out an unsteady exhale.
The next moment, a kiss carrying Alpha pheromones came overwhelmingly.
[Tame me, just like the little prince treated his only rose.]
[I want to be your only one.]*（Note
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Note: Adapted from The Little Prince.