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Chapter 265 Account
When the palace servants of Moxuan Palace learned that the eunuch who served the Fourth Prince had contracted smallpox, and that all of them in Moxuan Palace were also likely to have contracted smallpox, the group of palace servants gathered together and panicked, like frightened birds. They talked about it one after another, worrying whether they had been infected, and even more worried about the safety of the Fourth Prince.
"What should we do? We have the most contact with the Fourth Prince on a daily basis. If he really gets infected with smallpox, wouldn't that be..." A palace maid turned pale and her voice trembled, unable to continue.
"Yes, smallpox is a fatal disease. What should we do?" Another palace maid was also panicked, her eyes full of fear.
"Why are you panicking? With Imperial Physician Xu and Imperial Physician Bai guarding and treating patients in Moxuan Palace, you can rest assured.
Imperial Physicians Xu and Bai also prepared food, medicinal herbs and other things for over a hundred people.
During this period, the Fourth Prince does not need you to serve him. Imperial Physician Xu, Imperial Physician Bai and their disciples will take care of him. "Madame Wu came into the hall and saw that the maids, eunuchs and guards of Moxuan Palace were all panicking. Her face darkened and she scolded the group of palace people.
In fact, Nanny Wu was also very panicked inside, but she could not lose her composure.
However, when the palace servants heard that Imperial Physician Xu and Imperial Physician Bai were in charge of Moxuan Palace and they no longer had to serve the Fourth Prince, they were overjoyed.
However, the threat of smallpox virus still loomed in everyone's mind. Although the palace servants did not have to come into direct contact with the Fourth Prince for the time being, this greatly reduced the risk of smallpox infection, and the palace servants were naturally overjoyed.
“Although you don’t have to serve the Fourth Prince, you still have to do the work.
The eight of you will guard the entrance and exit of Mo Xuan Palace, pick up and deliver supplies from the palace to Mo Xuan Palace, and communicate with the outside world for information.
Ten of you fifteen people should follow this prescription and boil the medicine every day and give it to the palace servants of Moxuan Palace once in the morning and evening. This prescription can cure any disease and can prevent the smallpox virus from invading the body and reduce infection. Remember, everyone should drink it once in the morning and evening every day.
Two of them were specifically responsible for making medicine for the Fourth Prince, while three were on duty at night to make medicine.
You five cooks, plus your five palace maids, are in charge of the food in the kitchen. Remember, in addition to making sure you are full, the vegetables, meat, and soup must each account for half.
For those who have not been told, please stay indoors as much as possible when you have nothing to do and don't cause trouble. Imperial Physician Xu said to eat well, drink well, and sleep well, and Bao An is safe.
Also, from now on, everyone should cover their mouth and nose with a handkerchief like me to reduce smallpox infection.
The most important thing is to let us know if you feel unwell. Don’t worry, someone will diagnose and treat you.
If you conceal this and cause other people to be infected with smallpox, I will definitely punish you severely. You should all supervise each other, as this is a big matter concerning the entire Mo Xuan Palace.
And....” Nanny Wu gave these palace servants instructions. All the instructions and things that needed to be paid attention to were given by Xu Qingyi, and Nanny Wu carried them out seriously.
"Yes, Madam Wu, we've made note of it," everyone answered in unison.
"Well, then, next you all take your positions and start working." Nanny Wu nodded, indicating that they could start.
Everyone dispersed and started to work according to Wu Ma's instructions. Some began to boil medicine, while others were busy in the kitchen preparing meals. The entire Moxuan Palace began to come alive because of their busyness.
Nanny Wu watched all this and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She knew that although they were now facing a serious epidemic of smallpox, as long as they united and followed the instructions of Imperial Physician Xu, they would be able to overcome this difficulty.
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Inside the mansion outside the Grand Prince's Palace.
The eldest prince had already reached adulthood, married a princess, and was conferred the title of Prince by Emperor Rui'an. He had already established a mansion outside.
In the study room of the mansion, the eldest prince's personal bodyguard walked in, with a look of great joy on his face, and said to the eldest prince: "Your Highness, great news, just now there was news from the palace that the eunuch who served the fourth prince personally had smallpox. The fourth prince is definitely infected."
"What? This actually happened, hahahaha, that's great.
But how could smallpox appear in the palace, and it happened to be in Moxuan Palace, or it was infected by Fourth Brother’s personal eunuch, this…” I don’t know what the eldest prince thought of? His face changed wildly, and then his heart moved, and his face gradually revealed a sinister look.
"Go and invite the imperial physician to my house. Also, ask the butler to purchase a large amount of medicinal materials for the treatment of smallpox in the capital." The eldest prince made a decision quickly and immediately ordered the guard.
"Yes, I'll go right away." The guard took the order and left. The eldest prince sat in the study, deep in thought.
He knew that smallpox was an extremely serious disease, and once infected, the mortality rate was extremely high. Now that his fourth brother's personal eunuch had contracted smallpox, his fourth brother himself would probably not be spared. This was undoubtedly a great opportunity for him.
However, the eldest prince also understood that smallpox was no trivial matter, and once it spread in the palace, the consequences would be disastrous.
One reason was to stock up on medicinal materials for himself, and the other was to cut off the medicinal materials for his fourth brother's treatment.
Just as the eldest prince was lost in thought, footsteps were heard outside the study. He looked up and saw the princess walked in. She asked with concern, "Your Highness, I heard that there was an outbreak of smallpox in the palace. Are you okay?"
The eldest prince smiled and consoled her, "Don't worry, Princess. I'm fine. But it's hard to say what will happen to my fourth brother. However, this is his own fault, so he can't blame anyone else."
The princess's face changed slightly when she heard this, but then returned to normal. She walked to the eldest prince and whispered, "Your Highness, we must be careful. People in the palace are in a panic now. If someone finds out that we are involved in this matter, it will be troublesome."
The princess knew that the eldest prince had always wanted to compete for the throne, but the situation in the palace was complicated now, and the emperor, queen and others were not in the palace. Now the fourth prince had contracted smallpox, which made her think more deeply.
The slightest mistake could lead to eternal damnation. She hoped that the eldest prince would act prudently and not make a decision that he would regret.
While the two were talking, footsteps were heard outside the study again. The eldest prince looked up and saw the guards walking in with the imperial physician. He quickly stood up and went to greet them.
When the imperial physician saw the eldest prince, he immediately bowed and said, "Your Highness."
The eldest prince waved his hand, stepped forward and helped the imperial physician to his feet, saying, "There is no need to be polite, imperial physician. Please stand up quickly."
At the eldest prince's signal, the princess and the guards left the study and closed the door.