Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1525

Chapter 1525: Chapter 1520: Losing the Big for the Small

Qian Yongzhong nodded gratefully to Wei Zhong and thanked him, then heard Bai Qingyan say, "This time, we have brought not only doctors and herbs but also food just in case..."

"His Majesty is considerate!" Qian Yongzhong nodded, feeling that Bai Qingyan had thought of everything, and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Today, you send people to keep watch, see how many of the common people leave the city, and then... secretly investigate which people are inciting the crowd to cause trouble today." Bai Qingyan held a teacup, occasionally stirring the floating tea leaves with the lid, "If you find suspects, you can arrest them on some other charges and hold them in prison until the epidemic is controlled, then we’ll deal with them..."

"I understand!"

Qian Yongzhong also suspected that these people were instigated by spies from Yan Kingdom; otherwise, it couldn’t have escalated this far. But he also understood that the people were already fearful; if they were arrested openly as spies, it might cause more panic, and the sense of reassurance brought by the Emperor’s presence might be diminished, causing more harm than good.

Soon, the kitchen hurriedly served the steaming breakfast, so as not to keep the Emperor waiting.

They ate at separate tables, and the relaxed manner of Bai Qingyan eased Qian Yongzhong’s tension. During the meal, Bai Qingjue asked questions, and Qian Yongzhong answered respectfully, putting down his chopsticks every time.

After dinner, Bai Qingyan instructed Qian Yongzhong to prepare the horses, intending to visit the treatment center with her, which startled Qian Yongzhong.

"As the weather has turned cold, prepare more charcoal, quilts, and replacement cotton uniforms to be sent to the doctors at the treatment center. Do not be stingy, take them all there after loading."

Without a word, Qian Yongzhong knelt before Bai Qingyan and said, "I cannot agree with such a risky act, Your Majesty! You, as the Emperor, risking coming here and staying in the city with the people is already enough to stabilize their hearts. It’s truly unnecessary to take risks by going to the treatment center! That place is filled with those afflicted, and if, Heaven forbid, you were to get infected, I would owe even ten thousand deaths, and I’d be a sinner for all time in the Zhou Dynasty! If it’s necessary, I can take the charcoal, quilts, and cotton clothes to the doctors!" 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

Qian Yongzhong, a man of simple education, understood that the current Zhou Dynasty Emperor, though a woman, had both the courage and capability! More importantly, she truly regarded the people as her primary concern.

Otherwise, the Emperor would not risk so much to come to the Zhou city within Yan Kingdom...

Even with soldiers in tow, traveling into Yan territory is risky, let alone with an epidemic around. He doesn’t want such an emperor to come to harm.

Bai Qingyan wiped her hands with the handkerchief Wei Zhong handed her and said, "I am more aware than you of the importance of my safety. On this journey... Doctor Hong has already grasped much about this epidemic. It is not as perilous as it seems. I’m going to the treatment center not only to calm the fearful who think they’re awaiting death but also to reassure the doctors who came with me to Yan Kingdom, risking their lives without looking back! If they can go... I cannot hide behind and watch them risk their lives for the sake of the people!"

Doctor Hong has discovered that this epidemic resembles the previous outbreak in Jin Kingdom. Although it looks perilous once contracted, as long as care is taken not to share utensils or get too close, there won’t be any issue.

Doctor Hong, at his age, risked himself several times to reassure those initially filled with passion but later contemplating retreat. So, what excuse does Bai Qingyan have not to go?

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