flstandardbreds Chapter 366 The snow fell even harder.
Chapter 366 The snow fell even harder.
Dr. Yuan declared passionately, "I would rather die than be a sinner who spreads the epidemic."
He practiced medicine his whole life and helped many people; he must have accumulated a lot of good karma! In his old age, he shouldn't let fear of death tarnish his reputation.
Xiao Zeng had overheard the conversation between Doctor Yuan and Long Chuqing and knew the seriousness of the matter.
"Sister Long, I want to stay too," Zeng whispered.
Although he was afraid of getting infected, he felt that since he had chosen to become a doctor, he had to take responsibility.
He is thirteen years old this year, already a little man, and he doesn't want to be a sinner who spreads the epidemic.
"Okay, you two stay here and make sure they fumigate the house with mugwort, and try to keep them from going out. I'll bring the medicine back later."
"Hmm..." Doctor Yuan replied.
Long Chuqing reassured her, "Don't worry, I'm here. I won't let anything happen to you two. Remember to take precautions and don't take off your masks for now."
"I am relieved to hear you say that." Doctor Yuan was very pleased and instructed, "The roads are slippery with snow, so be careful on the road."
Zeng: "Sister Long, be careful on the road."
"Okay, I will."
She kept the two of them behind, determined to ensure their safety no matter what.
Long Chuqing gently touched the foreheads of Doctor Yuan and the young apprentice, and a wisp of the phoenix's spiritual power flowed into their bodies, helping them effectively resist the invasion of the virus.
However, Fei Feng's spiritual power is currently limited and cannot radiate to everyone on a large scale, but it is more than enough to protect two people in a short period of time.
Dr. Yuan: "...?"
Xiao Zeng: "...?"
Both Dr. Yuan and Xiao Zeng touched their foreheads in confusion.
Long Chuqing offered no explanation and turned to leave the Huang residence.
When they left, Madam Huang had already had someone find the mugwort.
The snow fell even harder.
The gloomy weather and the swirling snowflakes blurred the road ahead, as if hinting that this winter was destined to be turbulent.
Long Chuqing drove Doctor Yuan's carriage down the street, and the ruts left by the carriage were quickly covered up again.
Pedestrians on the roadside trudged through the snow, their steps perhaps those of people struggling to make a living, or perhaps those of people hurrying home.
All of this is just the daily life of ordinary people.
New couplets were still pasted on the doors of every household, and big red lanterns hung above the doors. Many people were still immersed in the joy of the New Year.
On the surface, everything remained peaceful and serene, but no one knew that a life-or-death crisis was lurking beneath the surface of this tranquility.
The most important thing now is for the government to intervene and send people to bring the Huang family's residence under their control as soon as possible.
However, the government office is located in the East District, which is quite far from her current location in the West of the city. If she were to go there rashly, the people in the government office might not believe her.
The Prince Qin's Mansion is located in the southern part of the city, which is relatively close, so I'll go back to the mansion first.
Xiao Han will definitely believe her, and sending someone to the government office to inform Prince Jin will be more convincing than her words.
"Miss Long, you're back." A guard from the Prince's mansion stepped forward to greet her.
"Is Your Highness not out?"
"No! The prince went back to his courtyard after you and Doctor Yuan left."
Long Chuqing took out an envelope and handed it to the gatekeeper: "Give this letter to the Prince. It's extremely urgent, go quickly."
The doorman took the envelope: "Okay, by the way, aren't you going in?"
"I have other matters to attend to. Remember to deliver them to the Prince quickly."
"Okay, okay, I'll go right away." The gatekeeper turned and ran towards the inner courtyard.
He had never seen Long Chuqing so serious before, so the letter must be something very important, and he dared not delay.
Qinliyuan
Xiao Han's heart skipped a beat when he received the envelope.
He had always remembered the 'Farewell Letter' that Long Chuqing played.
He couldn't fathom the meaning behind it, nor did he know whether she was simply playing the piece out of genuine interest or if it had some other purpose.
Upon receiving her letter, my first thought would be whether she had left a note and departed.
He hurriedly opened the letter, and when he saw its contents, he was half happy and half worried. He was happy that it was not a farewell letter, but worried that its contents were more serious than those of a farewell letter.
His brows furrowed, and his mood grew even heavier.
The letter was confirmed to be written in Long Chuqing's handwriting.
The letter to Xiao Han detailed her trip to the Huang residence in the west of the city with Doctor Yuan, the final diagnosis, and the process of Mr. Huang being bitten by a rat.
She emphasized the seriousness of the illness and her views on the overall situation.
The subsequent control measures were also detailed in the letter.
It includes a prescription for preventing epidemics, as well as information on how burning mugwort and atractylodes in the courtyard can effectively kill bacteria, disinfect, and purify the air. It also includes other preventative measures such as covering the mouth and nose with cotton cloth and boiling clothes in hot water.
Xiao Han pondered: Chu Qing would never joke about such a thing. She returned to the manor to find him immediately because she was sure he would believe her.
All he has to do now is trust her and get the situation under control as quickly as possible.
Xiao Han quickly copied Long Chuqing's letter.
After finishing the last stroke, he placed the handwritten letter above the stove to dry it quickly.
Xiao Han glanced out the window: He wondered if his third brother was still at the government office at this hour.
Xiao Han called out, "Bronze."
"My subordinate is here."
He handed the letter to Qing Tong: "Send it to the government office as quickly as possible and give it to Prince Jin. If he has already left, then go to Prince Jin's residence to find him. Remember, you must deliver it to him personally."
"Yes…"
Bronze agreed and turned to leave.
"Qingzhou".
"Your subordinate is here." Qingzhou stepped forward and bowed.
"Go find Steward Zhong and have him spread the word that from today onwards, no one in the entire manor may leave without my order. Summon Qingyang, Qingsong, and Qingshan in."
“Yes…” Qingzhou replied.
Qingshan, Qingsong, and Qingyang entered from outside the door, bowed, and said, "Your subordinates pay their respects to Your Highness."
"Qingyang".
Qingyang stepped forward: "Your Highness, please give your orders."
Xiao Han handed the list of medicinal herbs written by Long Chuqing to Qing Yang: "Buy the medicinal herbs listed on this list, go to the accounting office to withdraw the money, and buy as many as possible."
Qingyang stepped forward and took the order. "Yes..."
Xiao Han continued to call out, "Green mountains, green pines."
Both of them replied at the same time, "Yes."
Xiao Han quickly drafted a letter: "You two must set off for the military camp immediately and make sure to deliver this letter to General Zhou."
Qingsong took the envelope: "Yes."
"and many more……"
Green Mountain and Green Pine turned around and asked, "Does Your Highness have any further instructions?"
"You will remain in the military camp and do not need to return for the time being, unless there is something particularly urgent."
"Yes, ma'am." The two replied in unison.
A hint of seriousness appeared in both Qingshan and Qingsong's eyes.
They turned and left the study: What exactly did Miss Long write in that letter? The prince had issued so many orders at once; things must be complicated!
"Qingying, prepare the carriage. We will come to the palace with you."
"Yes."
Qingying was about to walk out when she stopped and reminded him, "Your Highness, if we go now, the palace gates will probably be locked."
"Even if it's locked up, I'll still go."
"Yes……"