Traveling through another world to stir the emperor's heart

Before dawn the next day, Feng Qingyue and everyone else had already set out on their journey to the south.

After several days of non-stop travel, we finally arrived at the edge of the epidemic area.

What they saw was a scene of deathly silence. The village was filled with a foul smell, and the air was so heavy that it was difficult to breathe.

The Prime Minister arranged for everyone to camp outside the village to rest, while Feng Qingyue, Chen Jinyu and others couldn't wait to go deep into the village to investigate.

The scene before them made their hearts sink: most of the villagers had dark complexions and were weak, lying quietly in their houses, as if they had lost their vitality.

Feng Qingyue and Chen Jiner began to take the pulse of each patient one by one and found that this disease was not only unfamiliar but also extremely complicated.

They tried various herbal remedies, but with little success.

At the same time, some people spread rumors that Feng Qingyue and others were the "root cause" of the disaster, which led to the quiet rise of dissatisfaction among the villagers.

Despite this, everyone was not affected by these rumors and continued to concentrate on treatment.

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After several days of repeated attempts, Feng Qingyue and Jin'er finally discovered that the combination of a special mineral and certain herbs can effectively inhibit the progression of the disease.

As more and more patients gradually recovered, people's misunderstanding of Feng Qingyue gradually disappeared, and everyone worked together to deal with this sudden epidemic.

However, the next morning.

A burst of rapid shouting suddenly broke the brief silence: "Ayue! Jin'er! Come and see him, he is dying!" Chen Jinyu's face was full of anxiety, and he looked everywhere for Feng Qingyue and Jin'er.

When he saw them, he immediately pointed at the patient lying on the bed. His forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat and he looked extremely uneasy.

Feng Qingyue's heart tightened and she ran over quickly.

Without hesitation, she grabbed the patient's wrist and carefully took his pulse.

After a moment, her brows furrowed and her expression became solemn: "How could this happen? It seemed to be getting better yesterday, why did it get so worse today?" She whispered to herself, her heart full of doubts.

Just as she was lost in thought, Jin'er also rushed over.

Before he could ask, Feng Qingyue's maid Lan Yue hurried over.

He said anxiously: “Miss, the patient here has the same symptoms, and the condition is more serious.”

She gestured towards a few of the patients around her, concern evident in her voice.

Jin'er's heart tightened and she immediately ran forward to check.

Sure enough, these patients were as pale as paper, and their breathing was weak and almost undetectable.

She asked nervously, "What is going on?" Her voice was full of panic.

Feng Qingyue and Jin'er looked at each other, and the same worry and confusion appeared in each other's eyes.

What exactly caused the sudden worsening of the condition in so many people?

They must find the answer as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous.

As the condition worsened, the situation became more complicated than they had anticipated.

At first, they thought it was just some kind of infectious disease, but the changes before them were clearly beyond their control.

Feng Qingyue gently pressed the patient's pulse, closed her eyes and thought, reviewing the treatment process of the past few days.

The condition was slightly improved yesterday, but it suddenly became so serious today. Could it be due to interference from external factors?

She suddenly opened her eyes and looked at Jin'er: "The change in this condition is not a simple development of symptoms. We can no longer rely solely on superficial analysis." Her voice was serious and full of determination.

Jin'er frowned slightly and asked in confusion: "Did someone do this on purpose? Do you think there is someone behind this?" There was a hint of uneasiness in her tone.

Feng Qingyue took a deep breath, a calm glint in her eyes: "I'm not sure, but we must find the root cause, whether it is toxins or other reasons."

She looked around and suddenly noticed a faint but unsettling aroma in the air.

Although the fragrance is not strong, it makes people uneasy.

She immediately turned to Lan Yue and said, "Lan Yue, go check if there are any abnormalities around the village, especially those areas where symptoms have appeared before."

Lan Yue followed the order and left. Feng Qingyue then turned to Jin'er:

"We start with the patient's physical reactions to see if we can find deeper clues and then further investigate whether there are other factors that are exacerbating the condition."

Several people carried the villagers with the most serious illnesses to an open area and began to carefully observe their symptoms.

Feng Qingyue discovered that although the patient had a weak pulse and difficulty breathing, he did not show the same symptoms of decay as before.

On the contrary, some patients' skin had a faint bluish luster, as if some unknown substance in their body was silently devouring their vitality.

"This..." Jin'er's eyes focused and she reacted immediately.

“This luster is…” She hurriedly took out the medicine she carried with her and carefully applied it on the patient’s skin.

Gradually, the blue sheen faded and the patient's condition improved.

Jin'er quickly said to Feng Qingyue, "It's the poison! This green light should be a sign that the poison is spreading throughout the body."

Feng Qingyue's heart trembled, and she felt vaguely uneasy: "Poison? Could it be that there was a problem when we prepared the medicine? Or is someone secretly interfering?"

She took a deep breath, a flicker of determination in her eyes. "We can't just rely on existing herbs. We must find the source of the toxins to fundamentally cure these patients."

Jin'er nodded in agreement: "Yes, the condition is becoming more and more complicated, and we can't delay any longer. We must find the source of the toxin as soon as possible."

Feng Qingyue turned to Chen Jinyu and whispered, "Brother Jinyu, take some people to investigate the situation around the village, especially to see if there are any unusual plants or minerals."

After Chen Jinyu accepted the order, he hurriedly took his men away.

Feng Qingyue and Jin'er continued to pay attention to the patient's changes.

Not long after, Chen Jinyu hurried back, his face solemn. "Ayue, there's a mine over there. The surrounding plants have withered, the soil has begun to turn black, and there's a pungent smell in the air."

"The ore emits a faint glow that is almost unnoticeable unless you look closely."

Feng Qingyue was silent for a moment, then quickly made a decision: "We must go and take a look."

They did not dare to delay and immediately took the necessary herbs and tools and hurried to the mine.

Along the way, the air became heavier and the strange fragrance became stronger, making it hard to breathe.

Feng Qingyue's anxiety grew stronger and stronger. Although she suspected that the fragrance was related to the toxins in the mineral, she could not confirm it.

As they approached the mine, a horrifying sight appeared before their eyes: a green light shone from the cave entrance, illuminating the surrounding environment.

The light was bright and dazzling, as if some invisible force was attracting her attention.

Feng Qingyue felt a strong sense of oppression, and her inner uneasiness became stronger.

She took a deep breath, tried her best to calm herself down, and whispered, "Everyone be careful, don't get too close."

After entering the mine, the air was filled with a pungent smell. The fresh air was replaced by a strong fragrance, making people feel extremely uncomfortable.

Feng Qingyue quickly covered her mouth and nose and whispered, "This mineral must be closely related to the spread of this fragrance and poison."

As they went deeper into the mine, the scene inside became increasingly bizarre.

The minerals on the rock wall that sparkle with green light are like strange crystals. Some have strange shapes, while others emit elusive energy fluctuations.

Feng Qingyue looked around and found that one of the huge pieces of mineral was emitting an extremely strong light, like a dazzling star, so strong that it was impossible to look directly at it.

The light seemed to attract her attention, but she had a vague sense of foreboding in her heart.