Deep Palace Pet Peach Blossom Flawless

Chapter 108: Ru Han is seriously ill

Qiulan understood: "Yes, Master."

Emperor Shenwu handled various government affairs during the day, and would quietly come to Yinxue Pavilion at night to accompany Lan Qingwu.

The palace fell into an orderly panic. Zhao Wubing, the head of the Imperial Medical Bureau, led the imperial doctors to see patients in every room of the palace. All palace servants and eunuchs who showed symptoms such as high fever were arranged to leave the palace for isolation and treatment. Several palaces were sealed, and Suowu Palace was one of them.

After Nie Wushuang finished diagnosing everyone in Suowu Palace, he began running back and forth between the palace and outside.

On the third day after Ru Ping and Ru Han were sent out of the palace, Nie Wushuang came to Yin Xue Pavilion again to take Lan Qingwu's pulse.

Nie Wushuang finished taking the pulse carefully and breathed a sigh of relief: "My Lady, you are all well."

Lan Qingwu withdrew his hand, worried. "Doctor Nie, how are Ruhan and Ruping doing outside the palace? Today is already the third day. Has their condition improved?"

Nie Wushuang's heart skipped a beat, and as he recalled the emperor's order, a bitter taste clung to his lips. "Your Majesty, Miss Ruping and Miss Ruhan's fevers have subsided today, but the plague is erratic and requires further observation and treatment."

Lan Qingwu thought of the great disasters caused by the plague in history, and her heart was heavy. She thought of some of the prevention methods in the modern world and asked, "Doctor Nie, what methods are being used for isolation outside the palace now? Does the Imperial Hospital have any special medicine?"

Nie Wushuang quickly replied, "Your Majesty, effective medicines vary depending on individual constitutions. Currently, my master, Imperial Physician Zhao, and several highly respected Imperial Physicians are researching new medicines. I believe we'll have good news soon."

Lan Qingwu frowned, "Ruping has always been in good health, but Ruhan... Doctor Nie, a few years ago, Ruhan was immersed in ice for a whole day and night to save my life. Since then, her health has not been good. Doctor Nie, you must find a way to save Ruhan's life!"

Nie Wushuang kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured. I will do my best! The special medicine we have now has saved the lives of several villagers outside the imperial city. I will continue to provide medicine for Ruhan and Ruping."

Nie Wushuang continued, "Your Majesty, the Imperial Hospital has its own set of methods for isolating the plague. They separate the severe from the mild cases, and use boiling water and strong wine for disinfection... Over a thousand years ago, the empress of the first emperor of the Dasheng Dynasty, the Human Emperor, had already left behind various methods for dealing with the plague. Not only the plague, but also earthquakes, floods, and fires... This founding empress left behind plans for dealing with them."

Lan Qingwu was stunned when he heard this: "More than a thousand years ago..."

Lan Qingwu suddenly thought of something, and a surprising light flashed in his watery eyes: "So early? Does Imperial Doctor Nie know the life story of this founding empress?"

Nie Wushuang replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, this founding empress's surname was Dongfang. She was named Empress Zhaoyan by the Human Emperor. Legend has it that Empress Zhaoyan and the Human Emperor ascended to godhood together. Your Majesty can read the Imperial Secret Records to learn about Empress Zhaoyan's life and deeds."

After Nie Wushuang left, Lan Qingwu fell into a daze. Empress Zhaoyan, was she from the same time and space as herself? The methods used to deal with disasters were surprisingly similar to those used in the modern world!

Qiulan gently put down the teacup in her hand and said worriedly, "Master, don't worry too much. Ruhan and Ruping will be fine. They will definitely get through this."

Lan Qingwu came back to his senses: "How is the palace lately?"

"Master, His Majesty has specially summoned General Wei Yanting to the palace. Guards have been tightened in all palaces and chambers. His Majesty has issued a ban prohibiting movement within the palaces, and all sick eunuchs have been removed from the palace. However, after three days of diagnosis and investigation by the Imperial Hospital, few in the palace have actually contracted the plague. For example, the two senior maids in Suowu Palace were diagnosed together. This is a case unique to Suowu Palace."

Lan Qingwu felt heavy and cold in her heart when she heard this. She felt as if an invisible net was enveloping her, and she couldn't see who the real enemy was.

Hanyue Pavilion outside the palace. Not far from the Bafang Pavilion, Hanyue Pavilion had always been a place for officials to stay when entertaining envoys from other countries. Now that it was unused, it was used to isolate the palace maids and eunuchs who had been sent out of the palace due to high fever.

Ruhan has fallen into a daze. She was barely able to wake up and take medicine and eat some food in the past two days. Now, on the third day, Ruhan has fallen into a coma and no longer has the strength to get up.

Ruping was in the small room next to Ruhan. Although she felt weak, listless and had difficulty breathing, by the third day, her high fever had gradually subsided and she was lying on the bed resting.

Ru Ping originally thought that she had passed the most difficult hurdle and could finally stay with Lan Qingwu forever, but she didn't expect that there would be unexpected events and a greater test was waiting for her.

Outside the gate of Hanyue Pavilion, Lan Hao has been guarding here for two days and two nights since he heard the news and refused to leave. The Yulin Guards guarding the gate have already recognized Lan Hao's face.

One of the guards was still trying to persuade Lan Hao: "You can't see anyone here and you can't help. You've been guarding for two whole days and nights. You should go home and rest today."

Lan Hao's eye sockets were sunken and his face was pale. He just shook his head silently. The two guards at the gate looked at each other and could only sigh helplessly. It was hard to say whether this man could pass this level.

A moment later, Nie Wushuang hurried over. Lan Hao's eyes lit up: "Doctor Nie, how is it?"

Nie Wushuang nodded and said to the guards at the gate, "My lords, please take a look—this is General Wei's token, and this is Concubine Yi's jade token. Today, Guard Lan will accompany me into Hanyue Pavilion as my assistant. After Guard Lan comes out, we will be quarantined for two days at the Yulai Inn, which has been requisitioned by the imperial court."

The two guards took the jade token and the token, and after confirming that they were correct, they held them in both hands and respectfully returned them to Nie Wushuang: "Doctor Nie, Guard Lan, please—"

Lan Hao finally followed Nie Wushuang into Hanyue Pavilion.

Arriving outside the small hut where Ruhan was isolated, Nie Wushuang solemnly warned Lan Hao, "Guard Lan, you can only speak to Miss Ruhan outside the door for a few words. Don't act impulsively or you will disappoint the Empress and General Wei. Remember, you are here to encourage Ruhan, not to cause trouble!"

Lan Hao took a deep breath and tried his best to calm himself down.