Chapter 207 - Chapter 207: Chapter 207 Many People Fell Sick_l (1/2)
Chapter 207: Chapter 207 Many People Fell Sick_l
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“These past few days, many people within the Taizhou prefecture have fallen ill. They mainly show one set of symptoms: fever, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Serious cases lapse into a coma. Doctors in the Government City and from our house have seen them and prescribed medicine, but there hasn’t been noticeable improvement,” Madam Yuan described.
Upon hearing this, Wei Ruo quickly asked, “Does this disease exhibit signs of person-to-person transmission? Like, do people around those who have contracted this disease also show the same symptoms after a short time?”
“It seems there is such a situation…” Madam Yuan described.
Wei Ruo’s heart sank as she realized the seriousness of the issue.
“Madam, where are these patients currently?” Wei Ruo asked, her demeanor serious, a sense of urgency in her eyes.
“Most of them are in their homes,” Madame Yuan explained.
“Madam, please take me to the nearest patient. I need to diagnose them in person,” Wei Ruo said.
“But I’m afraid that you might contract the disease…”
“Without diagnosing in person, it’s hard to prescribe accurate treatment. If we’re afraid of transmission, I can’t cure people,” Wei Ruo says.
“Then, I will accompany you,” Madam Yuan declared.
“Madam, you still have to take care of little Shen. It’s inappropriate for you to take risks, just send someone to take me there,” Wei Ruo said.
Of course, Wei Ruo wouldn’t dare let Madam Yuan take such risks, not to mention her son who was less than a year old, who also faces potential infection. Moreover, Madam Yuan’s unique status should prevent her from going into risky situations.
“But Ruo’er, what about you…”
“Madam, rest assured, my medical skills are competent. I won’t let myself be harmed easily,” Wei Ruo reassured her.
Hearing this, Madam Yuan seized Wei Ruo’s hand, thanking her gratefully, “We are relying on you now!”
“Please don’t worry, Madam, as a member of the Taizhou prefecture, I also don’t want to see countless innocent civilians die untimely deaths,” Wei Ruo said.
Seeing Wei Ruo’s firm expression, Madam Yuan’s heart stirred, “Ruo’er, you are the most extraordinary woman I have ever known. If you were a man, you’d have a place on the royal council.”
This world has many constraints for women, even for Princess Jingmin, who is pampered by her royal father, she too can’t escape this reality.
“For things that I can’t change, I don’t waste time thinking about them. What I do is what I can change. Whether I am a woman or a man won’t prevent me from following my heart,” Wei Ruo said.
“Alright, I’ll have Qingyi go with you now. Anything you need, you can tell Qingyi, and have her take care of it,” Madam Yuan said.
As she said this, Madam Yuan took off the jade pendant she wore and placed it in Wei Ruo’s hand: “This is my token, whoever sees this token could regard it as if they saw me. Ruo’er, keep it, it will help you. I am asking for your help in this matter, and you are taking risks for the people on my behalf. I owe you a favor.”
“Madam, we’U talkabout this later, let’s go see the patients first,” Wei Ruo said.
Without wasting any more words, Madam Yuan immediately ordered her underlings to lead Wei Ruo to the home of the nearest patient.
Aside from her personal maid, Qingyi, Madam Yuan also arranged for six escorts for Wei Ruo, to ensure her safety.
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At the Military Prefecture, in the Welcome Bamboo Garden.
“Young Master, regarding the outside news, we haven’t received any news about the seventh prince yet. But something else has happened in the city, many people have fallen ill. The situation in Government City is on the verge of chaos,” Xiaobei reported to Wei Jinyi about the latest news relayed by Ke Chongshan.
“Has Miss returned after being taken by the Magistrate?” Wei Jinyi asked.