In the spacious and solemn hall, the light is slightly dim.
Xi Yu hurriedly stepped in, and his footsteps echoed in the silent hall.
Xi Yu went to Cheng Yu and said anxiously, "Cheng Yu, there was an earthquake in Quanzhou at first!"
Cheng Yu's brows frowned slightly.
"Prime Minister, what is the details?"
Xi Yu told the situation over there.
"We must act immediately. Today we must develop measures to keep the disease to a minimum."
Cheng Yu nodded and stood up. His voice was firm: "Call all relevant personnel and we will immediately start discussing solutions."
At this time, the sky outside was gloomy, as if it was heralding the upcoming challenge.
At dusk, the afterglow of the sunset shines on the streets and alleys of Qingzhou, casting a faint golden color here.
Xi Yu stood at the gate of the city and discussed the next epidemic prevention measures with the generals around him.
"We must strengthen entry and exit control and strictly prohibit outsiders from entering." Xi Yu's voice was firm and powerful.
The generals nodded one after another, and one of them said, "Sir, we have sent more soldiers to guard the city gates."
The mask has been made.
Xi Yu looked at the streets in the distance, people were wearing masks and were walking in a hurry.
He turned to the generals and said, "We must also strengthen patrols in the city to ensure that the people comply with epidemic prevention regulations."
At this time, a soldier hurried over and reported: "Sir, several suspected cases have been found in the city."
Xi Yu frowned.
"Isolate them immediately and conduct detailed inspections."
The soldiers took the order and left.
Xi Yu looked at the sky gradually darkening and prayed in his heart: I hope we can control this plague as soon as possible.
In the courtyard of the Youzhou Prime Minister's Mansion, flowers bloomed, and the breeze blew gently on the branches and leaves, making a subtle rustling sound.
Wan'er hurriedly walked through the courtyard, came to Ouyang Linlin's room door, and knocked gently.
The door slowly opened, Ouyang Linlin leaned out and saw that it was Wan'er. She asked with a smile: "Wan'er, is there anything wrong?"
Wan'er frowned and said anxiously: "Sister, the Prime Minister should have rested in my room last night, but he didn't come. I want to ask, is he here for you?"
Ouyang Linlin showed a look of surprise on her face, and she shook her head and said, "Wan'er, the Prime Minister didn't come to me. Maybe he has other things to deal with."
Wan'er bit her lip.
"But I've been waiting for him and haven't seen him all night."
Ouyang Linlin comforted: "Wan'er, don't worry too much. The Prime Minister may be dealing with important government affairs and cannot be removed for the time being. You can go back first. When the Prime Minister comes back, you will naturally know."
Wan'er hesitated for a moment, nodded, and turned around and left.
Ouyang Linlin looked at Wan'er's departure back and couldn't help but feel a little confused.
Ouyang Linlin frowned slightly, and a trace of worry rose in her heart.
The flowers in the courtyard sway gently in the breeze.
Ouyang Linlin turned her head, looked at Xiaohong, and asked softly: "Xiaohong, do you know what the Prime Minister is busy with recently?"
Xiaohong shook her head and said firmly, "Miss, I'll go and inquire about the Prime Minister now."
Ouyang Linlin nodded.
"Tell me immediately if you have any news."
Xiaohong left in response, and the room suddenly became quiet, leaving only Ouyang Linlin's thoughtful figure.
I hope Xiaohong can bring her news as soon as possible.
In the streets and alleys of Qingzhou, after strict control and vigorous publicity, the raging plague was finally temporarily under control.
People felt a little relieved.
Jia Xu had been unconscious after falling ill during this plague. However, fortunately, he finally woke up.
At this time, a yamen runner walked in, holding a strange item in his hand.
He handed the item to Jia Xu and told him that it was a mask, which could effectively block the spread of the plague.
Jia Xu was very confused by this novel thing. He widened his eyes and asked the yamen runner curiously.
The yamen runner patiently explained to him the function and how to wear the mask.
After the explanation was completed, the yamen runners signaled Jia Xu to wear a mask to protect the safety of himself and others.
Jia Xu nodded and carefully put the mask on.
At the same time, another yamen runner hurriedly left and went to report to Cheng Yu, preparing to inform him of Jia Xu's wake.
Xiaohong came to Ouyang Linlin's room and told her the news that the miracle Doctor Song Shuwen was not seen.
"Miss, Doctor Song and Prime Minister must have been treating others, so don't worry."
After hearing this, Ouyang Linlin promised Xiaohong not to worry, but she still couldn't completely let go of the slightest worry in her heart.
She sat quietly by the window, staring into the distance, her thoughts surging like a tide.
Governor's Mansion.
Cheng Yu gently blew away the heat from the teacup, looked at Xi Yu's worried face, and said with concern: "Prime Minister. Compared to the last time I saw you, you are really much haggard at this moment."
Xi Yu sighed, put down the teacup in his hand, and said helplessly: "Aren't it all caused by this damn plague? It made people panic, and I worry about it all day long."
As he was speaking, a yamen runner hurried in and reported to the two: "The first patient has woken up."
Cheng Yu and Xi Yu looked at each other, overjoyed, and hurriedly asked the yamen runners to retreat first.
When the yamen runners left, Xi Yu said to Cheng Yu with a serious expression: "Actually, a lot of things have happened to Jia Xu recently. He killed a shopkeeper and was eventually convicted, but was rescued. From then on, his whereabouts were unknown. I didn't expect to meet him here."
Cheng Yu frowned slightly, and he never expected that such a thing would happen.
"Prime Minister, this matter is not a small matter, and we must make a long-term plan. However, since Jia Xu has woken up, our most urgent task is to visit him first and find out the whole story."
After saying that, the two stood up and walked towards the pharmacy where Jia Xu was.
Jia Xu was lying on the bed, coughing constantly. When he coughed violently, his whole body was trembling and his face was as haggard as sallow.
Soon, the old doctor wearing a mask came to Jia Xu's room.
Although the old doctor had a little doubt about the function of the mask, he still put it on as required.
When the old doctor saw Jia Xu, he accused him: "You outsider have made us messy, causing everyone to suffer now!"
Jia Xu was shocked and asked him what was going on.
After the old doctor's explanation, Jia Xu realized that the plague here was so serious.
He was very surprised and quickly said that he was not aware of this.
Jia Xu's eyes revealed confusion and helplessness, and he murmured to himself: "I've just been here for a short time, how could it cause such a serious plague?"
The old doctor looked at Jia Xu, shook his head helplessly, and said, "No matter what, you need to take a good rest now. Maybe when your body recovers, we can find a solution to the problem."
Jia Xu nodded slightly, his heart full of fear of the unknown and guilt towards everyone.
At this moment, Xi Yu and Cheng Yu came.
When they stepped into the ward, Jia Xu seemed to be stunned when he saw it, his eyes were full of surprise, and he even seemed to have forgotten his physical discomfort.
He looked at Xi Yu in disbelief, and countless questions surged in his heart.
Jia Xu really couldn't figure it out, how could Xi Yu come here?
Cheng Yu quietly observed Jia Xu's reaction.
Jia Xu calmed down and tried hard to restore his calmness, barely squeezed out a smile: "Prime Minister, why are you... you here?"
Xi Yu didn't say anything, Cheng Yu said, "The Prime Minister is thinking about the plague situation, so he came here specially."
After hearing this, Jia Xu started coughing again.
When Xi Yu saw Jia Xu's appearance, he felt a little embarrassed, but he hurriedly urged: "Hurry up and tell me what's going on. After all, this matter cannot be delayed, and we need to find a solution as soon as possible. As for the crime you committed, let's talk about it later."
Jia Xu looked at Xi Yu gratefully, took a deep breath, tried to calm his cough, and began to tell his experience after he came here.
He described in detail what he encountered and the details that might be related to the plague.
Xi Yu and Cheng Yu listened attentively, asking questions from time to time, trying to clarify the context of the matter.
Xi Yu told Jia Xu not to let go of any details. Although Jia Xu felt uncomfortable, he still told him in detail.
He mentioned the old monk's stay here and the scene where he witnessed the old monk killing the witch.
Xi Yu was secretly surprised when he listened to Jia Xu's narrative. He never expected that Jia Xu had experienced so much.
What surprised Yu Yu even more was that there were such a hateful witches in the world who lived by sucking the blood of smart people. His brows were tightly frowned, feeling that the source of the plague might have something to do with this witch.
Xi Yu's eyes became more and more firm, and he secretly made up his mind to find out the matter.
He turned to look at Cheng Yu, and the two exchanged glances, as if they had reached some consensus in their hearts.
Cheng Yu whispered: "Brother Jia Xu, you can rest for a long time. The Prime Minister and I will investigate in depth here and find out the root of the plague."
Jia Xu nodded gratefully. He knew that all he could do now was to believe them.
Xi Yu and Cheng Yu turned around and left the ward, and their figures gradually disappeared at the end of the corridor.
Jia Xu was too tired and fell asleep immediately.
Tuoba Yu didn't know where to go, so she rode her horse forward when she had a road. Anyway, she just pretended to be out and relaxed. Wherever she went was nothing to do.
Before she knew it, she was about to arrive in Qingzhou.
After Xi Yu arrived in Qingzhou, he had already taken a series of preventive measures in view of the local situation.
Therefore, when it was about to approach Qingzhou, soldiers were already guarding there and prohibiting others from entering.
The soldiers stopped Tuoba Yu and told her clearly not to enter.
Tuoba Yu felt very confused about this, and she asked in confusion: "Why can't you enter?"
The soldiers replied seriously: "The situation here is special now, and there is a plague in the city. For safety reasons, outsiders are not allowed to enter."
Tuoba Yu had to leave.
Tuoba Yu found an inn nearby because it was almost late.
The shopkeeper of this inn is a black-hearted shopkeeper.
He learned that many people could not enter Qingzhou at all and had to rest here, so he took the opportunity to ask for a price everywhere.
After hearing the price, Tuoba Yu couldn't help but feel annoyed and argued with him.
The shopkeeper was not showing any weakness and said coldly: "If you can't afford this price, please leave."
Tuoba Yu widened his eyes and looked at the shopkeeper angrily.
She knew it was taking advantage of others' danger, but now there seems to be no better choice except this inn.
Tuoba Yu suppressed the anger in his heart and thought about solutions.
At this moment, she noticed that there were other customers in the inn who were also dissatisfied with the shopkeeper's high price.
Tuoba Yu's heart moved and decided to join hands with these guests to negotiate with the black-hearted shopkeeper.
She then started to mobilize others.
Her call immediately won the support of many people.
Everyone opposes the shopkeeper together.
But the shopkeeper still said the same thing.
If you don't want to live, then get out of here.
Even if you sue the official, you won’t be afraid!
Many people had to say to Tuoba Yu, if it really doesn't work, let's forget it. Although it's a little more expensive, everyone can tolerate it.
But Tuoba Yu didn't believe in this evil, and she said she would never compromise so much.
If everyone is a pustules, they don’t care about it, but they will never pay more.
At this moment, she planned to solve the problem by force.
So, she looked at the shopkeeper coldly.
The shopkeeper believes that she is just an actress, so what can she be afraid of?
So I despise her very much.
Seeing her glaring at her, she felt even more dissatisfied.
"What's wrong, little girl? Do you want to fight? I don't think you look like we are from Central Plains. If you really fight, you will suffer a loss."
At this moment, before he could react, Tuoba Yu had already punched him suddenly.
"What? Silly girl, you dare to hit me"?
But the guests were very happy and no one would go to the shopkeeper.
What if they are not from Central Plains, but they are upholding justice.
So what if we are all from Central Plains like you? You are not cheap.
Therefore, when seeing the shopkeeper being beaten, no one will go to pull him off.
The shopkeeper originally thought that he had not reacted and was beaten.
So it's not that this stinky girl is so powerful.
He then quickly fought back.
"Stupid girl, today I'll let you know how powerful I am."
But Tuoba Yu kicked him aside.
"You want to fight with your aunt, you're a little tender!"
Many customers applauded in their hearts, and they really wanted to applaud.
Only then did the shopkeeper realize that this stinky girl should not be underestimated.
"Stupid girl, why are you so ruthless?"
Tuoba Yu suddenly saw a vase, so he picked up the vase and threw it at the shopkeeper.
Next, flowers bloomed on the shopkeeper's face.
"Now ask again, is your price still rising?"
At this time, the shopkeeper dared to raise the price again.
He said it would be OK at the original price.
As for Tuoba Yu, I will stay here for free tonight.
When Tuoba Yu saw that his attitude was so clear, he let him go.
In this way, a storm subsided.
Tuoba Yu entered the room and was about to sit down and clean up, suddenly many guests walked in.
"Thank you so much, girl. If we didn't have you, we would have spent more money."
"Yes, girl, so many of us men are not as good as you, a woman, I'm so ashamed."
Many compliments started to be spoken.
Of course, they were indeed very grateful to Tuoba Yu in their hearts.
"Okay, you don't have to take it to heart. This is what I should do."
Tuoba Yu waved her hand, and in fact, she was originally blaming these people.
I felt that these people were so pussy.
He doesn't look like a man at all during critical times.
But now, with their apology, their anger has disappeared.
"Okay, since that's the case, we won't bother the girl to rest."
So, all the people retreated.
Tuoba Yu remembered his beloved man again.
I don’t know where he is now and how he is doing.
Isn’t there a plague now? Will he be infected?
When she thought of this, she suddenly burst into tears.
So she hated her brother even more.
This damn brother, I have to treat myself like this!
It's really outrageous!
Her tears immediately flowed down.
Xi Yu returned to the governor's mansion and continued to discuss the issue with Cheng Yu.
Xi Yu always felt that the old monk was also the key to solving the problem. He patted his head in annoyance, regretting that he forgot to ask Jia Xu where the old monk was.
After hearing this, Cheng Yu immediately said that he would send someone to ask Jia Xu immediately.
The sent out people came back within a while and reported that Jia Xu was currently in a coma.
Xi Yu and Cheng Yu looked at each other, and both showed concern.
Cheng Yu frowned and said in a deep voice: "Jia Xu is unconscious, what should I do? He may be the key person who knows the whereabouts of the old monk."
Xi Yu frowned and thought for a moment, then said resolutely: "I can only wait for tomorrow."
That night, Tuoba Yu had a dream and actually dreamed of traveling around with Xi Yu.
After waking up, the sweet feeling still lingered in her heart, making her smile involuntarily.
She sat on the bed, recalling the little things in her dreams, and an indescribable warmth surged in her heart.
Tuoba Yu suddenly realized that he seemed to have a special emotion towards Xi Yu.
She began to think carefully about the meaning of this feeling. Did she really fall in love with Xi Yu?
This thought surprised her and was a little happy.
However, Tuoba Yu also understood that this was just her guess, and the reality may not be the case.
Similarly, Xi Yu also had a dream and actually dreamed of Tuoba Yu.
He slowly woke up, gently stroked his forehead, with a look of confusion on his face, and said to himself, "How could he suddenly dream of this girl?"
The light of thinking was revealed in those deep eyes, as if trying to pursue clues in the dream.
"Will there be any story between us?" Xi Yu murmured softly, and the corners of his mouth raised slightly unconsciously.
A particularly unusual feeling surged in his heart, as if there was an invisible force that was closely connecting him with Tuoba Yu.
"If this is true..." Xi Yu's eyes became deeper and deeper, as if he was looking forward to the possibility of the future.
Chapter completed!