The little Fubao in the deserted village made all the dignitaries in the court go crazy with envy

Yan family, study.

The lanterns illuminated the room brightly.

Mo Yi had just rushed back from outside and reported the news in a low voice.

"When the floodwaters receded, Cui Yingyuan followed instructions and ordered local officials to promptly clear the drowned poultry and livestock.

The news was spread and government offices in various places followed suit.

However, some people still secretly hid the poultry carcasses and cooked and ate them, which led to the spread of the disease.

Among the eight counties and 32 towns in Yuanzhou, the epidemic has been discovered in as many as 18 counties and towns, and the epidemic is still spreading outward at a very fast speed.

It may have spread to other states.”

Yan Changqing sat at his desk, his face calm and his expression steady beyond his age. "Now that the source has been found, we'll post a notice to warn the people. The most urgent task now is to come up with a prescription to treat the disease as soon as possible."

Yu Heng sat on the official hat chair to the left of the desk. Hearing this, he stood up and replied, "Your Highness, there are many areas affected by the flood in Yuanzhou. After the disaster, people in Wutong Town also suffered from the epidemic, but the disease is far less serious than other places. The only symptom is coughing, and the spread is also small."

He paused and continued, "The biggest reason is the Baixiang Tea. The people of Wutong Town were the first to use Baixiang Grass, which played a great role in preventing disease and resisting symptoms. The situation in Yuxi Village is the most obvious and special.

Ruan was already ill before coming to Yuxi Village, but she came to the village with the disease for many days, but none of the villagers were infected, which is the best evidence of the Baixiangcao.

But... drinking Baixiangcao regularly before getting sick can prevent it, and taking it after getting sick, Baixiangcao alone cannot achieve the best and fastest effect.

But please rest assured, Your Highness, I will do my best to prepare a prescription for the epidemic as soon as possible."

Yan Changqing nodded and looked at Yu Heng. "The epidemic is spreading rapidly and human lives are at stake. We must act quickly."

After everyone in the study left, Yan Changqing walked around the desk to the window, supported himself on the windowsill with one hand, jumped lightly, and sat on it.

He lowered his eyes and met a pair of cunning eyes like a cat's.

A kid and a dog squatted under the windowsill and "eavesdropped".

The little girl was caught at the moment, blinking her eyes and smiling at the boy in a flattering way, "Hehehe, Brother Changqing!"

Dahuang follows his master, raising his tail and wagging it flatteringly.

Yan Changqing curved his lips, with a hint of helplessness in his eyes, "Why don't you stay at home to rest at night and come over to play?"

"Grandpa and grandma are still awake, talking about the epidemic, so I came over to play with you."

There was no need to hide after being caught. Bai Xiang stood up, holding onto the windowsill with both hands, and raised his head to ask curiously, "Brother Changqing, why did Uncle Yu call you His Highness? Is His Highness your nickname?"

"Hmm," Yan Changqing reached out and pinched the baby's nose, "Your Highness is a title, it's not very convenient to use it outside. Can Xiangbao keep it a secret for Brother Changqing?"

"of course can!"

"Okay, then this will be our little secret."

Mo Yi and Yu Heng, who had left the study, were arguing.

It’s not quite right to say that they were arguing. To be more precise, Mo Yi was seriously pointing out that Doctor Yu was careless, and Doctor Yu was seriously defending himself.

"Doctor Yu, you clearly heard the noise outside the window, why did you call His Highness when you responded, exposing His Highness's identity?"

"Misunderstanding, Guard Mo, I thought there was just a dog passing by the window."

"No matter what time it is, you should be careful and cautious when serving His Highness."

"That's not the case. Madam Du was in the front yard. Since she didn't stop them from entering the back yard, she must be trustworthy. Isn't this Guard Mo's questioning of Madam Du? Is he questioning Your Highness?"

Mo Yi turned his dark eyes and stared at Yu Heng quietly. He pressed the sword on his waist with his right hand and lightly pushed it with his thumb. With a clang, the sword came out of the sheath. "My duty is to protect the safety of His Highness. Any possible danger and threat is not allowed to exist. I also have the responsibility to remind the incompetent ministers around His Highness."

"That's even worse. It wasn't Yu who let the man and the dog in. Besides, Guard Mo, why didn't you just arrest the people outside? Did you know that arresting them would displease His Highness?"

Their eyes met, swords flashed and sabers flew.

After a moment, the two turned around and left.

After they walked away, Yu Heng looked back, feeling as proud as a rooster who had won a battle.

Humph, is Yu Heng so easily defeated?

He was just afraid of the senior brother above him——

By the way, I have to find my senior brother quickly and ask him to help me with how to prepare the medicine.

The two sick outsiders in the village were just right for testing the medicine.

……

Cui Yingyuan was extremely worried.

I've been in the position of prefect for so many years, but all the bad things I've encountered combined are not as bad as this year.

He first wanted to snatch the Baixiangcao, and almost snatched it from the little Tai Sui.

Then there was the flood in Yuanzhou. He received an order from his superiors and had to humble himself and work with the neighboring government offices to obtain enough official grain for disaster relief.

Before we could take credit for our achievements, the epidemic came back again.

If this matter is not resolved properly, all previous achievements will be ruined.

Not to mention being promoted for merit, I'm afraid I won't even be able to keep the black hat I'm wearing.

He didn't even know whether it was Wonju Mercury retrograde this year or he, Choi Yingyuan, was in Mercury retrograde, and all he encountered were troubles.

"What a bunch of fools! If they weren't so foolish, how could the disease have spread?

Even though the government has issued a ban, they still picked up the stinky chickens and ducks and ate them. They don't take their own lives seriously, but want you, master, to take the responsibility!

They should be dragged out and killed so that they will learn their lesson!"

Cui Rong was so angry that her face turned blue.

"And those town offices, none of them thought about reporting the epidemic in time. Instead, the higher-ups discovered the problem first and posted notices to inform the people, putting us in a passive position! Once the higher-ups hold us accountable, won't we be the first to bear the brunt of the consequences?"

"Okay, my head hurts enough, can you please stop nagging me? Why do you, a woman, want to butt in on official affairs?"

"The master and I are husband and wife, we prosper together and suffer together. I am worried about you, but you scold me instead. You don't know how to appreciate a good person!"

It was already a headache enough, and staying in the study thinking about things also gave him no peace of mind. Cui Yingyuan pressed hard on his throbbing temples, and finally sighed heavily.

"Prepare the car. I will go to Yuxi Village myself."

"Going to Yuxi Village?"

"That person is in Yuxi Village. I will go there to apologize. Also, you can send someone to notify several famous doctors in the city and gather them together. They will come with me.

He is kindhearted, and perhaps he will let me off the hook because I took the initiative to admit my mistakes and apologize, giving me a chance to make up for my mistakes."

Otherwise, when the news reaches the emperor's ears and he says that the government is doing nothing, given the emperor's strict governance of the country, he will really have no chance at all.

The prefect's departure from the city at this juncture naturally attracted much attention.

For a moment, everyone in the city, from the dignitaries to the common people, was talking about it.

"Have you found out? Why did the prefect suddenly leave the city?"

"I didn't find out, but I had people follow the prefect's carriage all the way out of the South City Gate."

"South Gate... go south, isn't that the direction of Ma County?"

"No, that's not right! It's not Ma County! If I'm not mistaken, Mr. Cui should be going to Yuxi Village in Wutong Town!"