Chapter 623 - 483: Seeking Help from Others (Part 3)

"My young master said, you just need to have Captain Han Chunyang from the Arresting Department bring a few people over to help."

"Han Chunyang?" Pei Jian recalled such a name, and it didn’t seem fair to take credit himself if he didn’t assign someone like Lin Miao. Sending just a captain with a few people from the Arresting Department was no big deal.

He agreed to it immediately.

The matter set by the officer couldn’t be declined by Han Chunyang. He was patrolling Xiuyue Square when a command from Mr. Feng summoned him back.

The task was to leave the city, take his men to report to Physician Lin Chengde, and follow his arrangements.

Was it even possible to leave the city at this time?

Amid his happiness, Han Chunyang felt torn when he thought about his wife and children at home. If he left, what would happen to his family?

Mr. Feng waved his hand dismissively, "Rest assured, I will take care of everything!"

What else could Han Chunyang say? He could only return home to pack and prepare to leave the city.

...

Yuelai Inn.

"Miss, you haven’t gone out for two days, Miss..."

The attendant, worried that something had happened, pushed open the door and went inside. Seeing a woman lying on the bed with a face full of red rashes, some already suppurating, he was so frightened that he let out a strange scream and turned to run out.

"Measles outbreak!"

The young woman had contracted measles, no wonder she hadn’t left her room these past two days. The attendant stumbled over himself to report this to the shopkeeper.

The shopkeeper was scared out of his wits and quickly reported it to the authorities. Discovering a measles patient and failing to report it could land him in jail.

Before long, four or five people with masks and head coverings came in. They carried the young woman out on a stretcher and disinfected and sealed the room.

The attendant in close contact was also taken away.

"Su Yi, does this young lady have any relatives or friends in Dongshan City?" Since she was staying at an inn, she wasn’t likely a local, and the authorities needed to register and verify identities.

"It seems there was a woman with her, but she left after one night. Let me grab the register... found it, the name is Mrs. Guan. Like this young lady, they both have Li Jing accents," the shopkeeper revealed without a hint of concealment.

"Alright, we understand now. You know about the Clean Street Order, right? Starting tomorrow, no leaving the premises. All activities must be within the inn. For any special needs, contact the patrolling officers. It’s for your own good; someone infected with measles has already died. It was horrible!"

"Yes, yes, we understand. We definitely won’t violate the orders!" As soon as he heard someone had died, the innkeeper nodded vigorously and promised compliance.

...

At Shanglin Temple, Su Mobai hadn’t slept well all night, feeling anxious and restless. Early in the morning, he sought out the abbot.

"Master, I feel restless. Could you take a look?"

"Amitabha, this humble monk is not a physician and might not see anything. However, I’m afraid Su Daren is worried about the measles outbreak discovered in Dongshan City, which might be causing your discomfort," the old abbot clasped his hands together and said.

"Hmm, this measles outbreak came so suddenly and suspiciously. Although I am an Imperial Envoy, not a local magistrate, I can’t just leave while such a matter is unfolding."

"Su Daren need not worry excessively. Mr. Pei will surely protect one side with peace and safety."

"Thank you, Master, for your kind words."

"Sir, sir..." Suddenly, there was a voice outside from Mr. Qi, his aide, interrupting the morning lesson with the abbot. Su Mobai opened his eyes and turned around to scold, "This is a place of tranquility; do not make noise!"

"Sir, there’s an urgent message from your family in the capital. Please have a look," Mr. Qi wiped the sweat off his forehead and handed over a letter.

"A message from home?" Su Mubai felt a vague sense of foreboding as he quickly took the envelope from Mr. Qi.

Upon opening it and reading the content, Su Mobai felt darkness descend upon him. He finally understood why he’d been so anxious and sleepless.

The reason was none other than this girl, Su Yi.

"Quickly, prepare a carriage. I must go to the Dongshan Prefecture office!" Since Su Yi had come along to Dongshan, with her bold and reckless nature, she wouldn’t trouble herself to find him. Dongshan was currently troubled by a measles outbreak, and if she inadvertently contracted it...

Su Mubai knew the likelihood was slim, but what if?

He must find Su Yi immediately, even if it meant being reproached later for using official power for personal matters.

What’s the point of being an official if you can’t even protect your own daughter?

"Mr. Dong, what has happened?" Mr. Qi asked.

"Yi’er secretly followed us to Dongshan," which Su Mobai naturally did not hide from his confidant and adviser.

"Ah, why did Miss Yi come to Dongshan? She doesn’t have much experience traveling. What if she encounters trouble on the road..."

"Mr. Qi, please don’t. It’s all my fault for spoiling her too much. This girl, riding on her small measure of cleverness, doesn’t know the immensity of the heavens and the earth. If I’d known this, I wouldn’t have let her come to Li Jing!" Su Mobai said regretfully.

His daughter was indeed intelligent and perceptive, often noticing things others didn’t. The problem was that she strutted about. In the capital, she was the daughter of Mr. Su, and everyone naturally indulged her. But in Dongshan, without that layer of identity, how could she understand the dangers of the lower ranks of society?

Especially since beautiful girls traveling alone are even more prone to unwanted attention. Su Yi, having only learned a few scant martial skills, probably wasn’t even a match for the household guards. How could she cope with the dangers lurking everywhere in the wider world of Jianghu?

Ah, he had spoiled her terribly.

Su Mobai was deeply anxious while searching for someone in Dongshan Prefecture. As an Imperial Envoy, his authority was less effective here compared to Mr. Pei, who had more clout.

Although he hardly wanted more dealings with Pei Jian, he had no choice now but to personally reach out for help.

What a mess!