Ever since Li Jieyu learned that Li Chaoyang had contracted the plague, she no longer dared to go out casually. She even refused to approach the servants in the governor's mansion easily, for fear that she would be infected with the plague.
Even the maidservant who served her couldn't help asking, "Why doesn't the Madam leave the courtyard now?"
After Fu Yuheng came to Jiangnan, she repeatedly looked for opportunities to get close to him, but each time was unsatisfactory.
Li Jieyu was suspicious to begin with, fearing that the plague would affect her for no reason, and the maid's question made her even more annoyed. She glared at her unhappily, and the maid lowered her head in fear.
"Do I need to tell you what I do every day?" She was helpless in front of Fu Yuheng and Shen Qingwan. Could a little maid bully her
She suddenly fell to her knees and begged for mercy in a trembling voice, "Madam, please spare my life! I… I just said something wrong!"
"Get out of here now and don't get in my way!" An angry voice echoed, his eyes full of displeasure.
After hearing her scolding, the maid was so scared that she ran away immediately.
In the other yard, Shen Qingwan frowned in worry, with sadness in her clear eyes. Seeing her like this, Lianyun had no choice but to comfort her.
"Don't worry too much, madam. The doctor from the capital will be here soon. Lord Li will be fine."
But her persuasion did not make Shen Qingwan feel at ease. The plague was not a minor disease, and it was impossible to predict what would happen and when it would happen. Li Chaoyang's life was very important, and she did not want to lose her life because of the plague...
She sighed helplessly and looked at Lianyun with a serious and calm gaze, "Where is the emperor?"
"I heard..." She was about to speak when a man in purple slowly walked in from the gate. When Lianyun saw him, she bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."
He also had a worried look on his face, and his stern features looked even heavier. He waved his hand casually and let Lianyun leave.
Shen Qingwan was worried. When she stood up to salute, Fu Yuheng had already sat down beside her. "No need to salute."
When he said this, she agreed, "How is Lord Li's condition?"
Fu Yuheng frowned and looked serious, his voice was deep and urgent, "Doctor, Li Chaoyang's condition has worsened, and he has a high fever. If he is not treated in time, I am afraid..."
He didn't say the rest of the words, but his meaning was clear. Upon hearing this, Shen Qingwan's frown deepened even more.
If the high fever persists, his life will be in danger. Shen Qingwan will also feel uneasy if he dies.
"When will the doctor from the capital arrive? Lord Li has done his best to control the flood. If..." If he falls into trouble because of this, it would be a great loss for the people in the south of the Yangtze River.
"It will take another day for the doctor from the capital to arrive, and I'm afraid Li Chaoyang can't wait that long." It's not like he hadn't thought about recruiting capable doctors here, but no one was capable of curing the plague.
Fu Yuheng saw her face full of sorrow and couldn't bear it. He reached out and held her hand, as if to give her strength, with a firm look in his eyes, "I have already ordered the recruitment of doctors, you don't have to worry too much."
She had already been very concerned about the flood in Jiangnan, and could not worry about anything else. Shen Qingwan could only pray in her heart that there would be a self-recommended doctor who could cure Li Chaoyang's illness.
That evening, just as they were all eagerly waiting for the doctor in the capital, someone suddenly came from outside the palace to report. The servant ran a little hurriedly, but his face was full of surprise, "Your Majesty, there is someone outside the palace who claims to be able to cure the plague!"
Upon hearing this, Fu Yuheng and Shen Qingwan looked at each other, their eyes undoubtedly mixed with suspicion and surprise, but for now they could only try their best to save the situation.
"Please come in quickly!"
Without waiting for Fu Yuheng to speak, Shen Qingwan called the servant, her eyes full of anticipation.
Only after the doctor came in did she see the man clearly. He was dressed in blue, full of elegance, and very young, but his face was calm. "Your humble servant Zhou Yuan pays his respects to the Emperor and His Majesty." He bowed respectfully. After he came in, he secretly looked at the identities of the two people, and when he heard that the emperor from Jiangnan was here in person, he guessed it.
Shen Qingwan raised her eyebrows with interest. What a clever doctor! With such wisdom, his medical skills must be up to par.
Fu Yuheng stared at the man with a sharp eagle-like gaze, "Do you know what illness you need to be treated for?"
"I know." His voice came slowly and calmly, neither arrogant nor impatient, "The governor sympathized with the people and was infected with the plague."
"Since you know it's a plague, how sure are you?" What he needed was a doctor who could cure it, otherwise it would just be a waste of time.
Zhou Yuan curled his lips and said, "I dare not speak rashly, but I am willing to give it a try."
Hearing this, Fu Yuheng seemed to want to ask something else, but was stopped by Shen Qingwan who was beside him. She lowered her voice and said, "Your Majesty, it's okay to let him try first. Lord Li's condition cannot be delayed any longer."
After hearing her words, Fu Yuheng stopped investigating and allowed him to go for treatment.
He didn't ask for much, just that no outsiders were allowed to approach him while he was treating patients and that he should be left alone in the room.
Doctors may all have their own privacy and secrets passed down from generation to generation. Fu Yuheng also expressed his understanding and agreed to all of them. As long as it works, it's fine.
Zhou Yuan treated Li Chaoyang in the room for more than an hour before coming out. His forehead was already covered with sweat, which must have consumed a lot of energy.
Shen Qingwan went forward and glanced at the room behind before asking, "Doctor Zhou, what's going on?"
"Your Highness, just wait a few hours and you'll know the results." His tone was very firm, as if he was determined to succeed. He always relied on his strength, and didn't say much about other things. As long as they saw the results, no one would be unconvinced.
Although Shen Qingwan was confused, she admired his confidence and composure. After waiting quietly for a few hours, she found that Li Chaoyang's high fever had subsided.
She was full of surprise and smile, and excitedly took Fu Yuheng's hand, "Master Li's high fever has subsided!"
The most obvious feature of the plague is the persistent high fever. If the fever has subsided, it means recovery is not far away.
Such results were achieved in less than a day. Fu Yuheng could not help but praise Zhou Yuan, "You have made great contributions this time. I will definitely reward you!" Then he asked Sun Ning to bring silver, "This is your reward."
But Zhou Yuan was reluctant to answer, "I am not greedy for the emperor's money."
He raised his eyebrows, and then heard him say: "I only hope that the emperor can send people to help me treat the people infected with the plague."
As a doctor, he just wants to save more people with his own strength.
This was exactly what Fu Yuheng was thinking, and he burst into laughter. It was rare to find someone who was not greedy for money and had such a kind heart. "Okay! Just give the order for as many manpower as you need, as long as they can cure the people infected with the plague!"
Zhou Yuan then showed a gratified expression, and bowed, "I, on behalf of the common people, would like to thank the emperor for his great grace!"