Chapter 602 - 476: Prevention Guide (Part 2)

Additionally, if the "Ma Epidemic" really emerges within Dongshan Prefecture, the Imperial Envoy and all accompanying personnel likely won’t be able to return to the capital immediately to report.

No matter if they’ve passed through Ear Province or the capital on the way here, none would want them to bring the "Ma Epidemic" to their places.

Therefore, they might have to stay in Dongshan Prefecture for some time.

When they came, everything was fine, but now they cannot return!

Su Mobai pondered over this and felt that it might not be a bad thing for him. As long as the quarantine signs are in place, he is residing in Shanglin Temple, with very limited contact with people. Recently, due to the reasons of acclimatization, apart from a few officials involved with the case, he hasn’t met any locals from Dongshan Prefecture.

So, as long as he stays within the courtyard and doesn’t go out, he is safe.

The storm in the capital is too turbulent; he fears stepping into it might lead to his total destruction. It’d be better to stay in Dongshan and escape a day at a time.

He’s just worried about his daughter alone at home. This girl has always been daring, not knowing what trouble she might cause him after being away for such a long time.

The anxious one is Cui Xiang; he doesn’t want to waste time in Dongshan. It can be imagined that if a major epidemic indeed occurs, he won’t be able to return to the capital for at least three months.

Being away from the central structure for three months, who knows how much the court affairs might change? He still wishes to rely on King Qi to secure a higher position.

Being away for such a long time, the positions next to Consort Xue and King Qi might get taken by others, which would be a fatal blow to him.

...

Shanqing Square, Yachun Hall.

Yachun Hall is a small clinic, but Physician Liu Yachun is a junior healer whose medical skills are quite commendable. He’s managing two apprentices and a drug master along with a student.

Yachun Hall is somewhat well-known as a medical clinic in Shanqing Square.

"Mr. Tian, is it really the Ma Epidemic?" Liu Yachun is now sweating on his forehead, his lips trembling slightly. If his clinic is rumored to have Ma Epidemic, he’d be doomed.

"Judging from the symptoms, it looks similar to Ma Epidemic but we can’t be sure yet. Further observation is needed. The patient you admitted must be sent to Shengyuan Hall for isolation treatment immediately. The local official has ordered the temporary requisition and sealing of Shengyuan Hall for isolation and treatment of Ma Epidemic." Tian Yuan stated solemnly. Based on his decades of medical experience, Liu Yachun’s patient is almost confirmed to have Ma Epidemic.

This patient came from outside the city for a medical check-up, otherwise, he wouldn’t have been admitted to Yachun Hall.

Generally, patients coming to the city for treatment, with milder conditions, need an observation period. Most of them choose to rent rooms or stay in inns nearby the clinics.

Only critically ill patients choose to be treated in a clinic.

Because clinics have physicians on night shifts available for consultation or emergencies, Yachun Hall’s patient had a high fever with no relief for two days. When his family brought him, he was already in a coma from the high fever.

Such serious conditions are rare, but as he’s already at the clinic, they can’t refuse admission. If the family reports to the Medical Bureau, the clinic will incur penalties and might even have its license revoked.

If a patient dies in the clinic, as long as treatment was properly managed, the authorities generally support the clinic and won’t penalize it. The clinic doesn’t need to compensate the patient’s family.

Liu Yachun’s patient came this morning, and after his diagnosis, he determined it was due to a wind-evil, meaning an infection from a cold that caused the fever, so he used Minor Bupleurum Decoction.

If it were a cold-related fever, Minor Bupleurum Decoction should show immediate effects, but this patient showed no improvement and by the afternoon had worsened, shouting about headaches and back pains, developing a rash on his face.

This frightened Liu Yachun, who is also a physician with many years of experience, aware of the "Ma Epidemic." Sensing something amiss, he immediately ordered reporting to the Benefit People Pharmacy and Medical Bureau.

If the "Ma Epidemic" is concealed and not reported, one would be punished severely, potentially having one’s license revoked, unable to practice for life, and possibly face imprisonment.

With only one case appearing, nobody could make conclusions, not even someone like Tian Yuan, the chief at the Benefit People Pharmacy.

It’s only when more similar cases appear that the "Ma Epidemic" can be confirmed.

If there’s a mistake, nobody can handle the consequences brought by the "error," so Tian Yuan is also very cautious with his wording.

Yet, internally, he is almost certain.

Dongshan City is seemingly about to face a massive storm affecting everyone’s life and death.

"Mr. Tian, the local official requests you to visit Mingye Square, where two suspected cases have also been reported, needing your diagnosis?"

"Alright, I’m on my way!" Tian Yuan, upon hearing this, felt a sinking feeling. This epidemic seems unavoidable.

...

The night is profoundly dark.

Lin Miao returned to Miao Manor, after complete disinfection, changed into clean clothes, and entered the study. Although he had briefly outlined certain epidemic prevention measures to Pei Jian, they weren’t comprehensive, with many details not yet considered.

Now he was writing a "Epidemic Prevention Guide."

If cases are found in the city, this booklet would become essential. If only spreading in outside villages or suburbs, it might not be needed or only partially used.

In any case, he wanted to prepare it in case of emergencies.

In case it’s really needed.

"Young Master, you should eat something; since noon till now, you haven’t eaten a thing." Yue Mei’Er came in carrying a bowl of steaming dumplings, "This is dumplings with black sesame filling, handmade by Mei’Er. Please try them."

"Alright, just leave them there, I’ll eat them later." Lin Miao was wholly immersed in writing the epidemic guide, reflecting on various prevention measures and methods from the previous life, unable to focus on anything else, so he casually answered.

When men are working, their focus is the easiest way to move a woman, especially for someone like Yue Mei’Er who is a beauty with a hint of intelligence amidst her charm.

She had high standards for men; if Lin Miao hadn’t met her aesthetic standards in all aspects, she wouldn’t have proactively approached him, let alone fallen for him and conspired with Si Miaoxue to deceive the Moon Worship Sect Headquarters. It can be said that for Lin Miao, she betrayed her organization and family behind her.

Of course, all was worth it for her. Firstly, her cultivation quickly advanced, which was unthinkable before. Even if there was a chance to enter Moon Pool, it would be similar.

Secondly, this man brought her physical pleasure and satisfaction. She is a woman of desires, both in career and physical aspects. After enlightenment, she realized how special her physique was, an Inner Charm Body, with few men in the world able to withstand her demands. But Lin Miao not only could do so, but could conquer her, leaving her helpless yet still having the strength to attend to other women.

A man like this is indeed a "terrifying" existence. If Lin Miao weren’t genuinely human, she’d suspect he was transformed from a beast.

Moreover, creating a brand new superpower holds deadly allure for Yue Mei’Er; the sense of achievement far surpasses the routine assistance of the "Saint Heir" within the Moon Worship Sect, even if ultimately obtaining the position of Saint Consort is stimulating and motivating.

Her heart is wild, with a strong craving for power, yet she enjoys the process of acquiring power even more.

She knew very well that if she returned, those ancient figures within her sect wouldn’t grant her the authority to showcase her talents.

But this man before her could because he trusted her, and she had surrendered, completely without a hint of rebellion.

A powerful woman always waits for an even more powerful man to conquer her, and she has found such a man.

Lin Miao, not yet twenty, already reached Upper Grade Meridian Passage Realm. If he kept progressing, he could very well advance to Tianyuan before turning twenty!

Such a terrifying talent.

A historical precedent on the entire continent has likely never accomplished this, truly unprecedented.

Accompanying this man to reach the peak, witnessing the grandeur and scenery along the way, her name, Yue Mei’Er, would surely be remembered in history.

She spoke no more, quietly reaching out, placing her delicate hand on his shoulder, gently kneading to relieve him.

There were things she couldn’t assist with, but relaxing her loved one a bit she could certainly do.