How I Pampered the Tyrant Into Devotion With My Space-Chapter 553: When the Nation Thrives or Falls, Every Citizen Bears Responsibility
After all, they are all privileged individuals living in exceptionally clean environments, unlikely to contract such a malignant disease, which only afflicts the destitute.
Furthermore, even Young Master Su is unharmed, so the situation for others is unlikely to be severe. ๐ป๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ธโฏ๐ท๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ฃโฏ๐.๐ค๐๐ฎ
However, the people of the Su Mansion did not inform others.
Upon returning, Young Master Su realized his symptoms were severe and did not dare to neglect them. He promptly followed Pei Shuโerโs instructions to take the medicine, after which he suffered no ill effects.
But soon, as people in the mansion began to die in batches.
And when the young masters and ladies could only sustain life by using expensive herbs, everyone realized the seriousness of the disease.
Everyone hurried to report the situation, hoping to draw the Emperorโs attention.
In fact, such a situation had been reported long ago.
At that time, however, the situation was not obvious and was only spreading among the destitute.
Now it has extended to the ranks of nobility, and this matter must be treated seriously.
Some Imperial Physicians were sent to examine the sick, but they could not find a suitable remedy for treatment, ultimately letting the issue go unresolved.
However, these Imperial Physicians became sick the day after attempting to treat patients.
This illness was finally classified as an epidemic.
Moreover, it came fiercely and swiftly.
Yet, among these people, only one place seemed peculiar.
That was the Prince Zhan Mansion.
The Prince Zhan Mansion now housed many people, but none of them emitted a single cough.
If anyone caught a cold, they were promptly excused from duties and sent to a purpose-prepared separate courtyard to be observed for several days.
If the condition worsened, especially starting to cough up blood, it was considered an epidemic.
At this time, there were two people in the small courtyard. They were somewhat panicked, fearing they had contracted the epidemic.
However, after seven days, their symptoms improved and were merely a simple cough.
After an additional seven days with no recurrence, they returned to their posts.
Meanwhile, everyone continued to take medicine to prevent the epidemic and had to wash their hands with soap.
Initially, everyone was genuinely indifferent, thinking their Princess Consort was overly cautious.
But later on, everyone gradually realized that their Princess Consort never did anything without reason.
Moreover, this medicine had been administered since the onset of the illness.
Could their Princess Consort have known about the epidemic back then?
Despite the cold weather, there were few cases of people catching colds.
Ordinarily, at this time there would be many cases of colds in the mansion.
This was all thanks to their Princess Consort.
Even all employees of Peiโs were arranged by Pei Shuโer to take the medicine.
At this time, Pei Shuโer also began to write down some epidemic prevention measures.
For instance, frequently washing hands with soap, wearing the medical masks she distributed, along with other preventive measures.
She walked up to Tang Zan and asked, "Do you think these preventive measures can be reflected through you to the Emperor?"
Tang Zan replied, "Itโs possible, but I think the Emperor will certainly find it a bother."
Pei Shuโer had previously urged everyone to take preventive medicine and wear masks.
She even distributed them for free, but no one was willing to wear them.
People thought it was inconvenient to wear.
Meanwhile, Pei Shuโer also developed a medicine; there were places to administer medicine at both the city gates and within the city, but the effects were somewhat slow.
Especially during the first three days, there was no effect.
It wasnโt until the fourth day that the medicine began to take effect.
But all it could do was alleviate symptoms, not cure them.
People were only willing to take it for two days before stopping.
As for the preventive medicine, people were even more unwilling to take it.
Why would anyone take medicine when theyโre perfectly healthy?
As for the noble ladies, they felt wearing masks was unappealing and believed Pei Shuโer was simply creating something to do.
She was frankly trying hard without receiving thanks.
The money was spent with no results.
It was due to the fact that she was insignificant that her efforts were ultimately limited.
It would be best to mandate these preventive measures by regulation to make good progress.
Otherwise, substantial changes would not occur.
When Tang Zan proposed the idea in the court, Yan Haoxuan displayed a dignified demeanor.
"Is this definitively effective?"
Tang Zan nodded, "Effective. My wife has already experimented in the Prince Zhan Mansion. Currently, no one in the Prince Zhan Mansion is infected with the epidemic because they strictly adhered to this."
Someone said, "Itโs impossible, given so many people, itโs futile unless medicine to cure the epidemic is researched; simply relying on masks wonโt be effective."
Many thought this way, and there were numerous voices of opposition.
Tang Zan had said his piece and did not argue further.
Yan Haoxuan hesitated, his expression somewhat cold, and ultimately shook his head.
"This approach consumes time and resources, yet cannot cure, squandering manpower and finances."
Tang Zan said no more, knowing it was pointless to argue further.
Since Yan Haoxuan had already decided, it was to be executed according to his wishes.
Upon returning, Pei Shuโer already knew there was no approval, feeling somewhat frustrated.
Tang Zan said, "Now the national treasury is insufficient, and there arenโt enough masks and herbs. The Emperor probably intends to wait for the epidemic to resolve itself."
Pei Shuโer knew the original novel and understood this epidemic wouldnโt vanish but would persist for a long time.
Pei Shuโer didnโt speak further, glancing at Tang Zan.
"I want to go outside for a look."
Ever since the outbreak, Tang Zan had forbidden anyone from going outside, and the situation outside was unknown.
Tang Zan frowned, hesitating somewhat.
But seeing the determination in Pei Shuโerโs eyes, he couldnโt help but nod.
"Alright then. If you want to go, then go. Iโll accompany you."
The mansion prepared a carriage, and everyone was uneasy about Pei Shuโerโs travel; the maids and guards from the Prince Zhan Mansion looked worried.
They understood too well Pei Shuโerโs significance to the Prince Zhan Mansion, especially amid the epidemic.
It could be said, as long as Pei Shuโer was well, Prince Zhan Mansion could endure the epidemic.
She was essentially an anchor.
Shen Wanqing held Pei Shuโerโs hand.
"Shuโer, weโre just ordinary people, preserving ourselves is hard enough, donโt venture into these turbulent waters."
Pei Shuโer patted Shen Wanqingโs hand.
"Mother, donโt worry, Iโve already grasped the transmission route of this disease, and Iโll be cautious, I wonโt fall ill."
Pei Jingyi embraced Pei Shuโerโs neck.
"Sister, itโs really dangerous outside. I heard from the guards that people die every day, especially frightening, donโt go."
Pei Shuโer smiled, "Sister is scared too, but Sister must go."
Pei Lingxuan hugged Pei Jingyi, pulling her from Pei Shuโerโs neck.
"Jingyi, let Sister go, the fate of the nation rests on everyoneโs shoulders. Sister is a responsible person, she will be more upset if she doesnโt go."
Pei Shuโer smiled and nodded towards Pei Lingxuan.
"Look after them, Iโll be back shortly."
The carriage was also fitted with special cloth; though it was stifling, it was safe.
Throughout the journey, she looked out the window.
Here lay corpses everywhere, surrounded by cries, Pei Shuโerโs eyes unknowingly reddened.
She hadnโt anticipated the epidemic progressing so rapidly.
She had tried, but it had been futile.
When the knife is not pressed against the throat, no one fears the pain.
