AWB Chapter 237: Many maids were arranged at the entrance.
Chapter 237: Many maids were arranged at the entrance.
Xie Jue turned his head and met Qin Jiu's smiling eyes.
"Mother--"
When Xie Jue opened his mouth to speak, he was surprised to find that his voice became softer after wearing this device!
"What, what's going on?"
Qin Jiu smiled and said, "This thing is called a breath-protecting scarf. It can prevent the spread of diseases and protect you."
Upon hearing the word "protect," Xie Jue's eyes immediately lit up.
This is great!
Qin Jiu smiled and handed Xie Jing and Xie Jingchun two more breath-protecting towels.
Xie Jingchun put on the breath-concealing scarf without saying a word after receiving it.
After putting it on, he deliberately turned to Xie Jue and said with a smile, "Third brother, do I look like a chivalrous knight-errant when I wear this?"
As he spoke, he made a few gestures with his fingers at his waist, as if he were really going to draw a sword from there.
Xie Jue was amused and imitated his actions, drawing a sword from his waist. The two of them started playing around.
Xie Jing didn't wear it at all. After receiving it, he first examined it carefully, seemingly trying to figure out how it was made.
Only after understanding it thoroughly did I put it on.
Seeing that the children could wear them comfortably, Qin Jiuwei was instantly relieved.
This was specially made for the children, a smaller size.
Children's bodies are weaker than adults', so they need to be protected even more.
Zhiyuan Academy.
"Second Young Madam, this is the mugwort and atractylodes that you sent on my orders."
"Sister-in-law is so thoughtful!" Xu Liuer said excitedly. "I was worried about where to find more mugwort and atractylodes now that the epidemic is raging, but I didn't expect you to send them over!"
But then she became worried.
"My sister-in-law gave me so much, won't it be enough for her? Xiaohe, you should take some back with you. She has many children and needs these more."
He then turned to return the items.
Seeing this, Xiaohe couldn't help but chuckle, "Second Young Madam, you don't need to worry. The Young Madam has already prepared plenty of these mugwort and atractylodes. They're more than enough to burn for a year, let alone two. Just use them, Second Young Madam. The Young Madam has already instructed that if you need more, just get some from her."
Xu Liuer's eyes reddened. "It's so kind of you, sister-in-law, to still think of me. I'll personally visit you tomorrow to thank you."
"Second Young Madam, there's no need to be so polite. Just use these herbs in peace. Don't bother making another trip."
Xu Liuer nodded.
I also know that with the epidemic going on, it's better to move around less.
She thanked her a few more times before letting Xiaohe leave.
After returning to the house, Xu Liuer immediately instructed her maid to burn some mugwort and atractylodes in the courtyard.
The maid nodded in agreement, and soon, a wisp of smoke rose from the courtyard.
Xu Liuer sat at the table, and the aroma of herbs filling the room calmed her mind a little.
Shanping stood beside her, and only spoke cautiously when the two of them were left alone in the room.
She stepped forward, poured some tea for Xu Liuer, and said in a low voice.
"Second Young Madam, the epidemic has become increasingly severe recently, and those places that forge travel permits have become extra cautious. The checks on people entering and leaving the city have also become stricter. Moreover, the young master has ordered that no one in the capital may leave the city without an imperial edict."
"It will be a while before we get the travel permits we ordered."
Xu Liuer nodded, "Given the current situation, it's better to wait."
With the epidemic so severe outside, even if we could escape the capital now, it would be no different from courting death.
Shanping understood Xu Liuer's meaning and nodded gently.
Just then, a maid at the door respectfully announced, "Second Young Master."
Xu Liuer snapped back to her senses and tightened her grip on the teacup.
But this announcement also bought her time, allowing her to quickly adjust her state.
Ever since Xie Zhongzhi almost caught her that day, she had specially arranged for many maids to be stationed at the door...
When Xie Zhongzhi came in, Xu Liuer had already returned to her usual gentle and obedient self.
The door creaked open.
A dark shadow strode in.
Xie Zhongzhi was wrapped up tightly, with a thick cloak covering his head and face, only his slightly cold eyes were visible.
“Husband…” Xu Liu’er frowned as she looked at his attire.
"What's wrong?" Xie Zhongzhi asked as he slowly peeled off the tightly wrapped face mask.
His voice sounded light and cheerful, and when the mask was completely removed, Xu Liu'er noticed that he was still smiling.
Seeing the smile on his face, Xu Liu'er was even more puzzled.
Now that such a serious epidemic has emerged, why does Xie Zhongzhi seem so happy?
Xu Liu'er was puzzled and asked cautiously, "Husband, has something good happened?"
"It's not exactly a good thing, it just means we're one step closer to what we need to do."
As he spoke, Xie Zhongzhi's smile deepened, revealing an undisguised smugness.
Seeing that he had no intention of continuing, Xu Liuer did not ask any further questions.
After all, she has secrets now, and saying more would only make things worse, so it's better not to ask.
Anyway, once she leaves, the troubles in the capital will no longer concern her.
Xie Zhongzhi sipped his hot tea, glanced at Xu Liuer, and saw that she was still wearing some jewelry today, which reassured him a lot.
The couple remained silent, and the night passed peacefully.
The following day, at Qinglan Courtyard.
"Your Highness, something terrible has happened! The number of sick people among the disaster victims outside the city suddenly increased last night."
The servant came to report early in the morning, his tone hurried and his expression extremely flustered.
Xie Yanli frowned slightly upon hearing this, his expression darkening. "How many people exactly? Has the situation been clarified?"
The attendant paused, then shook his head. "It's still unclear. In short, there's a lot to find out!"
Xie Yanli rubbed his jade thumb ring with his index finger hidden in his sleeve, his mind racing as he devised a plan.
"First, we need to find out exactly how many people are sick, screen patients in batches, and centrally treat critically ill patients."
"The outermost layer of disaster victims was immediately isolated, and no one was allowed to enter or leave at will."