bookcurios Chapter 268 Support
Chapter 268 Support
Just as the Queen was about to say something, she suddenly heard footsteps coming from the entrance of Moxuan Palace. Upon seeing this, the Queen hurriedly shouted to the entrance of Moxuan Palace, "Imperial Physician Xu is here."
"It's you, your humble servant. Your humble servant greets the Queen." Xu Qingyi bowed to the Queen across the palace gate.
"Imperial Physician Xu, what's the situation in Moxuan Palace now? I... has my son contracted smallpox?" When the Queen asked about the Fourth Prince's condition, her voice was obviously much more nervous.
When Xu Qingyi heard the Queen's question, she understood her concerns, but she didn't say anything for a long time.
"This...is this infected?" The Queen waited for a while, but didn't hear Xu Qingyi's reply. She then understood, her heart suddenly tightened, and her voice trembled a little.
Xu Qingyi sighed softly and tried to answer in a calm tone, "Empress, the Fourth Prince showed symptoms of smallpox yesterday.
However, please rest assured, Queen, I will do my best to treat the Fourth Prince. At present, the Fourth Prince's condition is still very stable."
However, the eldest prince, who was standing by, heard from Xu Qingyi that his fourth brother had contracted smallpox, and he lowered his head with a happy smile on his face.
When the Empress heard this, she immediately said, "That's good. Doctor Xu, you must find a way to cure my son's illness. He is my only son and I cannot lose him.
If you cure me, I will reward you handsomely."
Xu Qingyi nodded and said, "Please rest assured, Queen, I will do my best to treat the Fourth Prince."
"Imperial Physician Xu, if there is anything missing in Moxuan Palace, just tell me and I will get it for you." asked the Queen.
"The medicinal materials that were previously delivered to Mo Xuan Palace can only be used for seven days. Please send another batch of medicinal materials in as soon as possible.
If there are imperial physicians willing to come to Moxuan Palace to treat illnesses, it would be best to transfer a few more imperial physicians to come.
If someone in Moxuan Palace is infected with smallpox one after another, it would be too much for the six of us to handle it alone." Xu Qingyi said after pondering for a while.
"Don't worry about the medicinal materials, Doctor Xu. I will send a batch in later.
As for sending a few more imperial doctors to Moxuan Palace to help, Imperial Doctor Cui, Imperial Doctor Wu and the rest of you have heard about it. Are they willing to go?" The Queen looked in the direction of the imperial doctors, her eyes dignified.
For a moment, none of the imperial doctors dared to respond, because smallpox was highly contagious and once infected, it was likely to be fatal. No one was willing to take the risk.
Seeing that no one of the imperial doctors in the Imperial Hospital dared to step forward, Wu Chen shook his head silently, then stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to go."
“Doctor Wu, you can’t come to Moxuan Palace.
First, you are old and your physical fitness is declining. Once you are overworked, your body's ability to resist smallpox will be greatly reduced. Second, smallpox is a serious disease. Once infected, the consequences will be disastrous. Although you have high medical skills, you cannot take risks easily.
The imperial doctors who come to Moxuan Palace to help treat patients must be young, strong and in good health, so as to greatly reduce the infection of smallpox. "Xu Qingyi, who was in Moxuan Palace, frowned slightly when she heard Wu Chen's words.
However, when the old imperial doctors heard what Xu Qingyi said, they immediately breathed a sigh of relief. They were afraid that the Queen would ask them to enter Moxuan Palace for treatment.
The younger imperial physician had a bitter look on his face.
"Your Majesty, I am willing to go." At this moment, a young voice broke the silence. Everyone turned their heads and saw a young imperial physician standing out. He had a resolute face and a determined light in his eyes.
"Oh? Who are you?" The Queen asked puzzledly, looking at the unfamiliar face.
"I am a newly promoted eighth-rank medical officer last year. My name is Shi Tianyun." Shi Tianyun answered respectfully.
"Doctor Shi, do you know the severity of smallpox?" the Queen asked seriously.
"I know." Shi Tianyun nodded, "But I also know that as a doctor, we should be fearless. It is our duty to cure diseases and save lives. I am willing to go to Moxuan Palace and do my best to treat the Fourth Prince."
When the Queen heard this, a hint of appreciation flashed in her eyes. She nodded and said, "Okay, Imperial Doctor Shi, you will go with Imperial Doctor Xu to Moxuan Palace to assist them in the treatment."
"Your Majesty, I am willing to go as well." Hua Yue stepped out.
"Your Majesty, I and your humble servant are also willing to go." Wu Shang also stepped out.
"Good, very good. I didn't expect that the Imperial Hospital still has so many courageous imperial doctors." The Queen nodded with satisfaction. She looked at these young imperial doctors and couldn't help feeling gratified.
"However, you also know that entering Mo Xuan Palace means you may face the risk of contracting smallpox. This disease is extremely dangerous and may even be life-threatening. Therefore, you must protect yourself." The Queen reminded again.
"We understand." Shi Tianyun, Hua Yue, Wu Shang and others answered in unison, their faces full of determination and resolve.
“Okay, then you can follow Doctor Xu to Moxuan Palace.
I will wait for you to come out safely, and then I will grant you wealth and honor." The Queen made a decision and looked at Huayue and the other two with a solemn promise.
Afterwards, Xu Qingyi took Shi Tianyun, Hua Yue, Wu Shang and others to Moxuan Hall. As soon as they arrived at Moxuan Hall, they immediately plunged into the intensive treatment work. They knew that their task was very difficult, but they did not retreat, but faced it bravely.
In the Moxuan Palace, the Fourth Prince's condition had worsened overnight. His high fever persisted, and he was so weak that he could barely sit up.
"Qingyi, what should we do now? How should we arrange the three of us?" After arriving at Moxuan Palace, Huayue couldn't wait to ask.
"Hua Yue, you and Bai Yan will be watching over the Fourth Prince during the day, diagnosing and prescribing medicine.
Brother Xu, you will accompany me to guard the Fourth Prince at night. As for Brother Shi, you will follow Lin Yuan and the other two and be responsible for checking whether other palace servants in Moxuan Palace have contracted smallpox. If so, you will participate in the treatment. "Xu Qingyi quickly arranged for the three of them.
Xu Qingyi also told them some precautions about smallpox.
After hearing this, the three of them expressed their understanding and acceptance of Xu Qingyi's arrangement.
Hua Yue knew that she had a great responsibility and had to ensure that the Fourth Prince's condition could be effectively controlled. During the day, she stayed by the Fourth Prince's bed with Bai Yan, carefully observing the changes in his condition and adjusting the prescription in time according to the changes in his condition. She did not dare to be careless, because she knew that every decision she made could affect the life and death of the Fourth Prince.