I practiced medicine in ancient times

Chapter 267 Flying Dragon Order

After the second day.

"Master, the medicinal herbs that Imperial Physician Wu sent over before can only support the use of Mo Xuan Palace for seven days according to the current daily consumption. Food, daily necessities and other things can be used for more than ten days." That morning, when Chen Xiu was counting the medicinal herbs, he found that the consumption of medicinal herbs was very large.

Most of it was consumed in grinding powder and fumigating the Moxuan Palace to avoid plague and eliminate epidemics.

"Tell the people outside right away to send in another batch of medicinal herbs. Also, have someone take a message to my and Bai Yan's families, saying that Bai Yan and I have something to do in the palace and won't be back for the time being, so they can rest assured." Xu Qingyi had just given his instructions when a guard came outside with a message that the queen had returned and wanted to see Xu Qingyi.

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When the Queen Mother received a message via carrier pigeon and learned about what happened in Moxuan Palace, she immediately returned from Tianlong Temple and did not go back to the palace until the next morning.

After returning to the palace, he ran directly towards Mo Xuan Palace, but was stopped in front of the palace gate leading to Mo Xuan Palace.

However, whether it was the ministers on duty in the palace or the ministers at home, they all rushed towards the Queen.

In less than two quarters of an hour, a group of worried ministers stood in front of the Queen.

“The Emperor bestowed upon me the Flying Dragon Order, allowing me to handle all court affairs.

I am not responsible for the affairs of the court. Everyone should just do their job and carry on with their work unless there is something urgent.

What I am most concerned about now is the situation in Moxuan Palace and that the smallpox cannot spread in the palace."

"Long live the emperor." As soon as the queen took out the Flying Dragon Order, the group of ministers knelt down immediately.

The Queen waved her hand, signaling them to stand up, and then glanced at everyone sharply, "Everyone, stand up. I know what you are worried about, but I hope you can remember that the most important thing now is to unite and fight against the common enemy of smallpox, rather than being suspicious of each other and creating panic."

The ministers nodded in understanding. The Queen looked towards the palace gate again: "What's the situation at Moxuan Palace? Has the news come out from the Imperial Physician Xu?"

"In reply to your Majesty, yesterday, Imperial Physician Xu only reported that the eunuch who served the Fourth Prince personally was infected with smallpox, but there was no news that the Fourth Prince was infected.

In addition, I also transported a batch of medicinal materials in yesterday, and I also agreed with Dr. Xu to report the situation of Moxuan Palace through the palace gate once every day after 15:00. I also arranged for people to guard here for 12 hours in case there is any urgent need in Moxuan Palace. "Wu Chen stepped forward and said.

The Queen nodded and said, "Yes, urge the imperial physician to immediately arrange for personnel to disinfect all corners of the palace, especially the palace adjacent to the Moxuan Palace, to ensure that smallpox does not spread."

After hearing Wu Chen's answer, the Queen's expression relaxed a little, but she was still solemn. She knew the severity of the disease, smallpox. Once it spread in the palace, the consequences would be disastrous. She had to be fully prepared to ensure the safety of the palace.

What the Queen is more worried about now is whether her son has contracted smallpox.

Without any definite news, the Queen's anxiety and fear grew wildly like weeds. Worry was locked between her brows, and her eyes, which were once full of majesty and confidence, were now filled with confusion and uneasiness.

"Your Majesty, I have one more thing to report.

As early as when someone in Mo Xuan Palace was infected with smallpox, I sent all the medicinal materials for treating smallpox from the Imperial Hospital to Mo Xuan Palace, and then requisitioned medicinal materials for treating smallpox from two medical clinics in the capital.

I discovered that not only was the amount of herbs available at Miaoshou Clinic to treat smallpox very limited, but even at Huichun Clinic, there weren’t many herbs available to treat smallpox.

I inquired and found out that someone went to the two clinics early yesterday morning to buy herbs for treating smallpox. "At this time, Wu Chen reported the matter to the Queen in a deep voice.

Wu Chen also understood that someone saw someone in Mo Xuan Palace infected with smallpox, and the Fourth Prince was very likely to be infected as well. So someone took action to cut off the delivery of medicinal materials for treating smallpox into the palace, and then to cut off the Fourth Prince's life.

The Queen's face turned pale in an instant. She clenched her hands, her eyes flashing with anger and fear. She looked at several older princes, and then fell heavily on the eldest prince.

She never imagined that someone would dare to do such a thing at this time. This was a blatant challenge to the dignity and authority of the royal family, and even a joke with the life of the Fourth Prince.

"Wu Chen, do you know who did this?" The Queen's voice was a little trembling, but more firm and resolute.

Wu Chen shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, I don't know who is behind this yet, but I have sent people to investigate. However, the most important thing now is to find the herbs to treat smallpox as soon as possible, otherwise..."

The Queen took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and then said, "Wu Chen, immediately send someone to places outside the capital to transfer medicinal materials for treating smallpox.

In addition, how long will the medicinal materials you sent to Mo Xuan Palace yesterday last? Is there any medicinal materials for treating smallpox that can be collected in the capital?"

"In reply to the Queen, the medicinal materials I delivered to Moxuan Palace yesterday are enough for a hundred people to use for ten days, but this is the amount for regular internal use.

However, if one wants to grind the powder and fumigate the Moxuan Palace to further prevent the spread of smallpox, the amount used will probably be reduced by 10%.

Yesterday, after I discovered that someone was deliberately buying herbs for treating smallpox, I ordered the Rejuvenation Clinic to stop selling these herbs.

I also asked Huichun Clinic to collect the herbs for treating smallpox and put them together so that they can be sent to Moxuan Palace later. However, the amount of herbs is not much, only enough for about a hundred people to use for five or six days. "Wu Chen replied.

"Very good, Master Wu, you have done a great job.

When the emperor comes back, I will report to him and ask him to reward you generously. "The queen calculated in her mind, adding the medicinal materials sent to Moxuan Palace before and the amount sent in today, it would be enough for Moxuan Palace to use for more than half a month.

More than half a month is enough to gather medicinal materials from other places.

The lack of medicinal materials and the inability to treat the disease are very serious. If it is not resolved quickly, the consequences will be disastrous. At the same time, she also deeply felt her own powerlessness. As a mother, she could not protect her child, which made her feel extremely guilty and painful.

"This is my humble servant's responsibility. The Bodhisattva will also protect the Fourth Prince and ensure his safety."