sbdcsierra Is Chapter 368 really that hasty?
Is Chapter 368 really that hasty?
Long Chuqing advised, "Do not touch the medicinal herbs in the capital. The imperial court will soon send people to purchase them. It is best to purchase them from other places."
Upon hearing this, Nangong Ming became puzzled again: "Is this... preparing for war?"
The imperial court is buying them up? Aside from the need for large quantities of medicinal herbs in war, he couldn't think of anything else that would require such a large amount of medicinal herbs.
Long Chuqing shook his head again: "It's not about fighting a war, but something even more life-threatening right now."
Fine, it won't hurt to tell him. If Xiao Han has already taken action, the capital will be under full martial law starting tonight. This matter can't be kept secret.
She told them the truth about the epidemic, since she couldn't hide it from them if she needed their help.
Honesty is the most important thing in doing business. Moreover, since he agreed to help so readily, informing him in advance would allow him and his family to take precautions.
Nangong Ming was visibly taken aback upon hearing this, and his expression immediately turned serious.
Is this true?
Although he wasn't a doctor, he knew how terrifying this disease was.
Plague is a disease that people fear wherever they go.
"Of course it's true. You can't joke about something like this. If you're not willing to take the risk, I won't force you. I'll think of another way later."
Well, let the imperial court come up with a solution!
He came to Nangong Ming just to give it a try, not sure if he would agree, after all, they hadn't known each other for long and their relationship wasn't very deep.
If he agrees to help, that would be even better, as it would provide an extra layer of protection in terms of medicinal herb reserves.
Nangong Ming regained his composure. "If you could think of another way, you wouldn't have come to me directly. Don't worry, leave this to me! I will definitely deliver the medicinal herbs to you in the shortest possible time."
Long Chuqing said, "His Highness the Prince of Qin is already aware of this matter. Martial law will soon be imposed in the city, and it may be impossible to enter or leave the city gates tomorrow."
"When the time comes, go to the Prince of Qin's residence and find the prince; he will help you."
Long Chuqing searched her body carefully, hoping to find a token to give him as proof, but she found nothing except a set of clothes and two hairpins that she couldn't part with.
Long Chuqing gave an awkward laugh, "Hehe... Well, when you get to the Prince of Qin's mansion, just tell him that I came to ask you for help, and he will believe you. Or you can show him this list of medicinal herbs; he can read my handwriting."
Nangong Ming: "..."
So careless?
At least leave a keepsake!
Seeing that she had searched him thoroughly, he thought he might find something good, but in the end he didn't find anything.
Nangong Ming lowered his head and chuckled. It really was... empty-handed!
Nangong Ming asked, "Aren't you at the Prince of Qin's residence? Where are you going?"
"Me? I'm going to the west of the city in a bit, and I probably won't be back at the palace for a while."
"Oh, right, after you buy the medicinal herbs, just go directly to Prince Qin. As for the money spent on buying the herbs, just ask him to reimburse you! Anyway, his father is the emperor, so he will definitely reimburse you."
Nangong Ming said helplessly, "Money is not a problem. Didn't you just say that the west of the city is the source of the plague? It's so dangerous there, do you still want to go?"
"Of course, I'm a doctor, and I have two colleagues over there; I can't abandon them."
“Alright! Then you have to be careful.” Nangong Ming thought for a moment and said, “I can pay for the medicine in advance, but you are the one doing business with me, so I have to ask you for the money. Therefore, you have to come back alive and well to reimburse me.”
Long Chuqing scoffed, "Don't worry, I'm in the prime of my life, I can't bear to die like this."
Finally, Long Chuqing told him about a prescription for preventing epidemics and how to use mugwort fumigation.
Watching her carriage slowly depart, Nangong Ming sighed softly, "You'd better live well, or you'll owe me."
She, a woman, was willing to risk her own safety to go to the most dangerous epidemic area, so how could he hold her back?
Nangong Ming grabbed the list and hurried into the mansion.
Before long, he and Liu Yu rode away from the Nangong residence.
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It was already late afternoon, the time when officials were dismissed from their duties.
Xiao Han encountered Liu Yuanpan's carriage on the road, so he stopped him and offered to take him to the palace to meet Emperor Sukang.
Judge Liu was somewhat unhappy. After all, he had finally finished his shift and was about to go home to have a hot meal when he was suddenly pulled away to work overtime. Who would be happy to do that?
When asked which noble person in the palace was unwell, Xiao Han shook his head and denied it.
Since no one is sick, what could be the reason for entering the palace at this hour?
He wanted to find an excuse to decline, since it was a rather cold day and he just wanted to get home as soon as possible.
At this moment, Xiao Han tossed a letter at him.
"Lord Liu, please read this letter first, and then consider whether you wish to accompany me to the palace."
Judge Liu took the letter, and after reading it, he swallowed hard. His hands, which were usually very steady when holding a needle, began to tremble uncontrollably.
When he saw that the letter was signed by Long Chuqing, his heart sank even further.
If it was indeed the diagnosis made by Miss Long herself, then the possibility of it being an epidemic is probably very high.
"Was the contents of this letter truly written by Miss Long? Is the situation accurate? Has Your Highness sent anyone to verify it?"
Judge Liu was very meticulous. After all, the epidemic was a serious matter, especially since it had occurred in the capital. He couldn't blindly believe it based on just a letter.
This matter must be reported to the Emperor; there can be no carelessness whatsoever.
"If Your Excellency does not believe what Miss Long said, you can go to the scene yourself to make a diagnosis and confirm it after you have met with my father."
"However," Xiao Han looked at Imperial Physician Liu and said earnestly, "If that really comes to that, Imperial Physician Liu will probably not be able to see the Emperor again for a while. People who have been in contact with the plague will be quarantined and controlled. If you have anything to say, Imperial Physician Liu, you should talk to the Emperor later. We don't know if we will have another chance in the future..."
Upon hearing this, Judge Liu suddenly shuddered and couldn't help but shiver.
"Your Highness, please don't frighten me."
How should he report to His Majesty? After all, he hadn't personally confirmed it. Never mind, he only just learned about it himself, having been dragged here by the Prince on the way. He'll just have to do as the Prince says!
He dared not raise any further questions and accompanied Xiao Han into the palace to meet Emperor Sukang.
When the two arrived at the palace gate, it was already locked.
To ensure the safety of the emperor and everyone in the palace, ordinary people were not allowed to enter the palace after this time.
Unless it is an extremely urgent matter, one must never knock on the palace gates; those who disobey will be punished with caning.
If there was an urgent matter requiring an audience with the Emperor, one had to wait for a palace servant to report back to Emperor Sukang, and only with his approval could one enter the palace for an audience.
Xiao Han handed the letter to the gatekeeper, saying it was an extremely urgent matter and that he should deliver it to Emperor Sukang as quickly as possible.
The letter passed through guards, palace servants, and then to Eunuch Xue, going through layers of intermediaries before finally reaching Emperor Sukang.