A red apricot is about to cheat on you

Gu Yizhou looked calm and composed, gazing at Sangsang and saying softly:

"Sangsang, I am grateful for everything you have done for Jiangzhou. If you survive this time, please return to the capital." His tone was gentle and soft, and he seemed to be trying to drive her away, but in fact it was out of concern for her.

When Yi Duoer heard this, suspicion suddenly appeared in her starry eyes, and a look of doubt quickly spread across her.

Her eyebrows, as beautiful as distant ink, couldn't help but frown slightly, and a thousand thoughts were tangled in her heart.

Gu Yizhou realized that she didn't want to go back, probably because of a man.

Then, he raised the corners of his mouth slightly, outlined a meaningful smile, and said in a gentle voice:

"Sangsang, there is someone in the capital who makes you sad, right? Is there a grudge between you and him, so you don't want to return to the capital?" After saying this, his eyes were as sharp as torches.

With just a quick glance, he caught the flash of panic in the depths of Yi Duoer's eyes. Although it was fleeting, it was enough for him to be sure.

Yi Duoer opened her red lips slightly, wanting to speak, but Gu Yizhou seemed to be able to see through her thoughts and continued:

"Although I don't know what happened between you and him, life is fleeting. Don't make decisions that will cause you lifelong regrets due to momentary impulsiveness."

"Sir..." Yi Duoer looked at him infatuatedly, as if his words had hit the softest corner of her heart.

Perhaps it was the recent tragic scenes in Jiangzhou City, where life and death were commonplace, that constantly challenged her inner defenses.

Or maybe it was because my longing for him was becoming more and more overwhelming, and that feeling of longing was growing uncontrollably and madly every day.

The reason why he made her suffer so much was that he was too useless.

At this moment, the tears that had been accumulated for a long time rushed down like a flood.

The grievances and sorrows instantly overwhelmed her like a tide. She could no longer suppress her inner grief and threw herself into Gu Yizhou's arms, bursting into tears.

"Sir... wuwuwu..." The crying voice was hoarse and sad. All the sadness, pain and grievances were vented out without reservation at this moment like a volcanic eruption.

Gu Yizhou was like a kind and benevolent elder. He gently placed his hand on her back, stroking it slowly, and comforted her in an extremely gentle tone:

"Cry as much as you want. If you suppress it for too long, it will only make you miserable."

This scene happened to be seen by Ah Zhu who was coming over. He was immediately struck by lightning and stood there in a daze.

Looking at the two people hugging each other in front of him, his heart was filled with mixed feelings, with all kinds of complicated emotions intertwined.

He knew very well that he had no right to question.

Filled with bitterness and resentment, he turned and left.

As soon as he ran to the street, he bumped into Xie Xingchen. Xie Xingchen saw that his face was gloomy.

Although he felt a little surprised, he did not pay much attention to it. However, Ah Zhu's face was full of resentment and he said sarcastically:

"Are you looking for Sangsang? He is now under the tree by the river, being intimate with adults." After saying that, he snorted coldly and left quickly without looking back.

"Psycho..." Xie Xingchen said speechlessly, then walked quickly in the direction pointed by Azhu.

At this time, Yi Duoer cried in Gu Yizhou's arms for a long time. Gradually, her mood improved a lot, and she was no longer as depressed and heavy as before.

She had been planning to wait until the disaster in Jiangzhou subsided before returning to the capital to find Chu Jingchen and ask him about it. If it was really as she saw, she would definitely teach him a lesson instead of just running away.

Yi Duoer slowly raised her head, gently broke free from Gu Yizhou's embrace, and said in a slightly embarrassed tone:

"My lord, I'm sorry for soiling your clothes," Gu Yizhou said with a faint smile on his face, after teasing her a few times.

He waved his hands to show that everything was fine.

"Sir, Duo'er, I see you're here. The people in the market are rioting and clamoring for an explanation." Xie Xingchen hurried over.

Hearing the sound, the two stood up quickly. They looked at each other.

Gu Yizhou came to the riot without any hesitation, while Yi Duoer stood behind him, her veil fluttering gently in the wind.

"How dare you gather together like this. Are you trying to kill yourself?" Gu Yizhou said in a stern voice, his voice echoing all around.

The moment the people saw Gu Yizhou, the originally surging crowd instantly quieted down and no longer dared to make things difficult for the officers and soldiers.

Yi Duoer glanced at Gu Yizhou sideways, and a feeling of sincere admiration welled up in her heart.

No matter how chaotic the scene was, he could take control of the whole situation in an instant just by standing there.

Over the years, he has been governing Jiangzhou with the people in mind, and the people have great trust and love for him.

They gathered around and talked at once, their words full of fear, not wanting to die like this.

Gu Yizhou listened quietly, a barely perceptible trance flashed across his cold eyes, his heart was filled with guilt and self-blame.

He had failed to fulfill his responsibility to protect Jiangzhou and its people. This guilt and self-blame were deeply entangled in his heart, causing him endless pain.

However, he quickly cheered up and reassured the people with a firm and hopeful tone.

Yi Duoer stood aside, tears flashing in her eyes. She stared at Gu Yizhou. At this moment, her heart was also full of heartache for him.

For so many years, he has been defending Jiangzhou alone, going through countless hardships. The hardships he has gone through are not something that others can easily understand.

After the people gradually dispersed, everyone returned to the busy anti-epidemic work, living a life of going back and forth every day.

Yi Duoer also resumed her unfinished research work and continued to work hard to explore the mystery of penicillin.

However, research progress was extremely slow, and the efficacy of the herbs was gradually diminishing, while the number of people infected continued to fall, from a dozen at first to hundreds today.

Just when everyone was busy and exhausted, Xie Xingchen collapsed in front of Yi Duoer. Unfortunately, he was also infected with the plague.

Yi Duoer was so frightened that her face turned pale and she was at a loss. She frantically directed everyone and hurriedly placed Xie Xingchen carefully on the bed.

Then, she hurried to the bedside anxiously, her beautiful eyes filled with worry and fear, her voice choked with sobs and trembling as she said:

"Xie Xingchen, you must be safe!" After saying this, she turned around and eagerly grabbed Chen Lao's sleeve, saying anxiously:

"Mr. Chen, you must save him!"

Elder Chen did not dare to delay for a moment and hurried forward to check Xie Xingchen's pulse. He was focused, his fingers on Xie Xingchen's pulse.

After a long time, he opened his eyelids and took a closer look.

I saw that Old Chen's brows were getting more and more furrowed. Finally, he sighed helplessly, slowly raised his head, looked at Yi Duoer, and said in a slightly awkward tone:

"His condition is extremely grim, and his chances of survival are slim. The disease has rapidly spread deep into his lungs. I'm worried that he won't survive until I can concoct a new medicine. Alas..."

When Yi Duoer heard this, she was stunned as if struck by lightning. She tilted her head slightly and stared at Chen Lao in disbelief, her face full of disbelief.

Xie Xingchen has been practicing martial arts since he was young, and has excellent physical fitness. He is also in the prime of his life. How could he possibly become ill so quickly?

Seeing her so shocked, Mr. Chen tried to comfort her:

"His constitution is inherently cold, and he's been busy lately, not getting enough rest. Furthermore, he's been infected with the plague for quite some time, and it's only because of his strong body that he's been able to hold on until now. Girl, don't be too sad. Life and death are determined by fate, and we can only do our best."

Yi Duoer couldn't listen at all, and her tears flowed uncontrollably again.

She held Chen Lao's hands tightly and begged bitterly:

"Mr. Chen, you must save him! He is my good friend and my savior. I absolutely cannot watch him die. You are a well-known doctor in Jiangzhou. You must be able to save him, right?"

Yi Duo'er's voice was choked with sobs. She knew in her heart that if Xie Xingchen, as the crown prince of Dongli Kingdom, died in Qi Dynasty,

It is bound to cause a huge uproar between the two countries and may even lead to the outbreak of war.

However, these national affairs have nothing to do with her. In her heart, Xie Xingchen is her friend and her savior.

Seeing Yi Duo'er's stubbornness, Old Chen felt helpless. He slowly raised his hand, stroked his already graying beard, and said solemnly:

"There are ways to save him, but the risks are extremely high. It's almost like exchanging your life for another's."

When Yi Duoer heard this, her eyes lit up immediately, and she couldn't wait to ask:

"What method is it? Mr. Chen, please tell me quickly!" Mr. Chen looked a little embarrassed. He first glanced at Xie Xingchen who was lying unconscious on the bed, then turned his head and looked at Yi Duoer.

After hesitating for a moment, he slowly said:

"I'll prescribe a medicine first, and then I'll need to take blood from the heart of a healthy person. I'll mix this blood with the medicine and feed it to the patient. However, this blood is only a foot away from the heart. If there's even a slight deviation when taking the blood, even just a fraction, it will damage the heart and the person taking the blood will die! So, this is a life-for-life method."