A Shocking Dream

Qin Rongchen's face was solemn, and he nodded slightly, saying, "That's right. The most urgent task is to integrate the existing medical resources and organize more doctors to participate in the treatment."

The personnel brought in also followed their assigned tasks. Some began to set up temporary tents to prepare to receive more patients, while others were busy carrying medicines and supplies to ensure an adequate supply of medical supplies.

When they arrived at the checkpoint where the patients were concentrated, the scene before them was heartbreaking. Countless patients lay on the rough ground, groaning in pain. The air was filled with the pungent smell of medicine and the stench of decay.

Qin Ruoyu took a deep breath, suppressed the grief in his heart, and said to the doctors around him: "Everyone must go all out to treat every patient. We cannot give up any life."

The doctors nodded and immediately began their intense treatment work. Qin Rongchen, on the other hand, observed the patients' symptoms and communicated with some experienced doctors, trying to find the patterns of the plague and a breakthrough in treatment.

"Your Highness, you can't come any closer. There are patients infected with the plague inside. If you are not careful, you will be infected." Qin Ruoyu was about to step in when Zeng Mu stopped him. Qin Ruoyu was slightly startled. Looking at Zeng Mu's nervous expression, a complex emotion surged in his heart.

At that moment, the air around them seemed frozen, oppressive and suffocating. Under the gloomy sky, the simple shacks where the patients were concentrated looked particularly desolate. The wind rustled softly, picking up a few fallen leaves on the ground with a rustling sound that seemed to convey the enormity of the disaster.

"Sir Zeng, how could this prince not know the danger? But if we don't have a deep understanding of the patients' conditions, how can we find a solution to the plague?" Qin Ruoyu's voice was firm and powerful.

Zeng Mu looked embarrassed. "Your Highness, you are of noble status. If anything were to go wrong, I would be held responsible. Moreover, this plague is so fierce and dangerous."

Qin Ruoyu frowned, looking past Zeng Mu towards the area of ​​patients suffering. "Precisely because of my special status as a prince, I should lead by example. The people are suffering, and we cannot be timid."

Qin Rongchen also stepped forward at this time, his figure appearing calm and resolute in the dim light. "Ruoyu, what Zeng Mu said is not without reason. We must not act rashly. But we cannot back down either. Let the doctor first explain the patient's specific condition to us before making any plans."

Qin Ruoyu thought for a moment and nodded, "Okay, then let's hear what the doctor says first."

An elderly doctor stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and said, "Your Highness, Sage King, the current symptoms of the patients are mainly high fever, cough, and fatigue. Severe cases may also experience difficulty breathing and coma. Moreover, this plague spreads extremely quickly, and anyone who is not careful can be infected."

Qin Ruoyu listened attentively, his resolve to defeat the plague growing stronger. He looked up at the sky, and the gloom seemed to hang over his heart. "Is there any effective treatment?"

The doctor shook his head. "At present, we can only use some common herbal remedies for treatment, but the effect is minimal. We are still constantly trying various methods, hoping to find a cure for the plague."

"Where is the doctor Wu Nian mentioned in the letter? She's been here for a while, so she must have some understanding of the cause of the illness," Qin Rongchen asked. His eyes were filled with anxiety and anticipation.

Zeng Mu quickly responded, "Sage King, Doctor Wu Nian has been extremely busy these past few days. She claims to be immune to all poisons. Every day, she enters this centralized quarantine area to check on the patients, writes out lists for us to select and deliver the herbs to, and I'm afraid it will be difficult to see her."

Qin Rongchen frowned slightly, his curiosity growing towards this Wu Nian doctor. "This man is so confident that he is immune to all poisons, he must be extraordinary."

"Doctor Wu Nian's medical techniques are very strange, and the equipment he uses is something I have never heard of. I saw with my own eyes that Doctor Wu Nian cut open the belly of a dead man with a single stroke of his knife." Zeng Mu still feels a lingering fear when he thinks of him now.

Qin Rongchen and Qin Ruoyu exchanged glances, each seeing surprise and confusion in the other's eyes. Qin Ruoyu frowned, "How could such a bizarre thing happen? Why would she cut open a dead person's belly?"

Zeng Mu swallowed hard, trying to calm his fear. "Your Highness, I don't know. When I saw that scene, I almost fainted. But Doctor Wu Nian was very calm, as if he was searching for something."

Qin Rongchen narrowed his eyes slightly. "This matter is indeed strange. Doctor Wu Nian's behavior is so unusual. What is she doing? Does she have some special purpose?"

Qin Ruoyu pondered for a moment and said, "Whatever her purpose, we must find her as soon as possible and figure out the reasons behind her actions. Perhaps she really can provide us with key clues to controlling the plague." As Qin Ruoyu spoke, he saw a familiar figure in the patient concentration area. It was Kankan. She was wearing a mask, her eyes were tired, and she looked haggard. Qin Ruoyu's heart ached. He was filled with worry.

"Kankan, it's really you," Qin Ruoyu's voice was filled with anxiety and concern. Kankan raised her head slightly, and the moment she saw Qin Ruoyu, a flash of surprise crossed her eyes, but it was quickly covered by fatigue. Kankan ignored Qin Ruoyu and continued to work. Watching her small body busy, Qin Ruoyu's heart ached. He stood there quietly, his eyes following Kankan closely, as if trying to share some of her fatigue.

At that moment, the patient area was filled with a strong smell of medicine and sadness. Kankan shuttled between the patients, bringing them water, feeding them medicine, and comforting them with gentle words.

Qin Ruoyu wanted to go forward to help, but was afraid to disturb Kankan. He could only watch silently from the side, his heart filled with admiration and emotion. This fragile woman, in such a difficult time, showed immense courage and kindness. Seeing her haggard appearance, Qin Ruoyu couldn't bear it and asked, "Is there no one in there to take care of these patients? Look at that little girl, she is exhausted and hasn't slept in days." Qin Ruoyu's voice was filled with anger and heartache, his eyes fixed on Kankan's busy figure, as if to wipe away all her fatigue.

Zeng Mu quickly stepped forward to explain, "Your Highness, it's not that there aren't people caring for the patients, it's just that we're really limited. Furthermore, this plague is so dangerous that everyone I sent in was infected. With so few people left, if everyone gets infected, there won't be anyone left. Others don't dare approach easily. Only Miss Kankan and Doctor Wunian are immune to all poisons, so they're staying inside."

Qin Ruoyu frowned, his heart filled with worry. "Are we just going to let these people suffer? We must find a way to increase our manpower so they can get better care."