Accidentally dressed as an empress

Chapter 197 Isolation

Yunxiu's figure hurriedly shuttled through the city, and she immediately organized a group of people and divided them into several groups. They methodically carried out a comprehensive and thorough cleaning operation on every well, every street, and every house in the city, spreading quicklime evenly in every corner, and white powder fluttered down.

Just as everyone was busy, Yunxiu's mind suddenly rang with the system's cold voice: [Host, a new situation has emerged.]

Yunxiu's heart suddenly tightened, and an ominous premonition came over her. She immediately stopped what she was doing and asked, "What's going on?"

The system replied mechanically, without a trace of emotion: [Several families, upon seeing soldiers arrive to take their loved ones away, concealed the fact that their family members were ill.]

Upon hearing this, Yunxiu gritted her teeth, her hands unconsciously clenched into fists, and a look of determination flashed in her eyes: "Investigate immediately. We must not let this situation affect our efforts. No matter what, we must curb the spread of the epidemic!"

After saying this, she quickly summoned a few guards, briefly and forcefully arranged the investigation tasks, and then took the lead and hurried in the direction of those families.

Those families lived in a narrow and dark alley on the edge of the city. The surrounding houses were dilapidated, with mottled moss covering the walls and broken tiles on the roofs.

Sewage flows freely in the alleys, emitting a disgusting stench and creating a breeding ground for disease.

Yunxiu led the guards into the alley, stepping deep and shallow. The stone pavement under their feet was bumpy and uneven, and dirty water splashed from time to time, staining their skirts and trouser legs.

When she arrived at the door of the first house, Yunxiu raised her hand and knocked, but there was no movement from inside for a long time.

She knocked harder and shouted, "We're here to help everyone deal with the epidemic. Is anyone there?"

Finally, the door slowly opened a crack, and a terrified face appeared.

Yunxiu said gently, "We already know that there is a patient in your family. Hiding the illness will only make the epidemic worse. Let us go in and take a look."

The man hesitated for a moment, then opened the door.

The room was dark and damp, with dust flying wildly in the light and shadow. A stale smell mixed with the strong smell of medicine and the sour stench peculiar to the plague filled the air, making one feel nauseous.

Yunxiu walked into the room and saw a patient curled up weakly on a shabby bed in the corner.

The bedding was piled messily beside him. His face was as pale as paper, his eyes were sunken, his eyes were empty and lifeless, his cracked lips trembled slightly, and from time to time he let out a few weak coughs, each one seemed to use up all his strength, and his whole body heaved violently with the coughs.

The family members' faces were filled with fear and anxiety, with evasion and guilt in their eyes. They huddled aside, some with their heads down and remained silent, while others looked at Yunxiu and others with hesitation, rubbing their hands helplessly.

Seeing this, Yunxiu frowned slightly. She quickly walked towards the patient, reached out and gently placed her hand on the patient's forehead, feeling the scorching heat, and softly comforted him, "Don't be afraid, we are here to help you."

Then he turned around and calmly instructed the guards, "Go open the doors and windows inside the house to ventilate and let in fresh air. Hurry and boil some hot water and prepare some clean towels."

Upon hearing this, the guards immediately took up their duties and got busy.

Yunxiu turned to the family members and spoke earnestly, "I understand you're hiding this out of fear, but if patients remain at home without treatment, they will only infect more people. The epidemic is merciless, and doing so will only spread the danger to more relatives and neighbors."

The old lady stammered, "Sir, we are really afraid. We are afraid of being disliked and blamed by the government."

Yunxiu gently held the old man's hand and said, "Master, I understand your concerns, but now is not the time to be afraid. The government is now focused on fighting the epidemic and will not blame you. We are all working together to overcome this difficult time."

At this time, the guard in charge of ventilation shouted: "Sir, these windows have been in disrepair for a long time, and many of them cannot be opened."

Yunxiu walked over to check it out and said as she did so, "Get some tools and be as careful as possible so that you don't damage it. If you really can't, repair the damaged parts before opening it."

The guard who was boiling water also said anxiously, "Sir, the firewood is a little damp. It's hard to start the fire." Yunxiu thought for a moment and replied, "Go see if there is any dry firelighter nearby, or borrow some from the neighbors. We must boil the water as soon as possible."

Yunxiu returned to the patient's bedside and carefully examined his symptoms again. He said to the guard beside him, "Go and call Doctor Su. Tell him the patient's condition in detail and ask him to bring any herbs and medical instruments he may need."

While waiting for Dr. Su, Yunxiu kept wiping the patient's forehead and body with a wet towel, trying to cool him down.

The old lady was secretly wiping away tears. Seeing this, Yunxiu comforted her softly, "Auntie, don't cry. Crying too much will only make you nervous. Doctor Su is an excellent doctor. He will definitely find a way."

The old lady choked up and said, "Sir, ever since my husband fell ill, I've felt like a huge rock is pressing down on my heart. I can't eat or sleep. I just hope there will be a turn for the better."

Yunxiu patted her shoulder and said, "Don't worry, we will cure her. By the way, how long has the boss been ill? Has he taken any medicine before?"

The old lady tried hard to hold back her tears and recalled, "It's been almost three days. At first, it was just a slight fever. We thought it was just a common cold, so we made some ginger soup ourselves. But then it got worse and worse. I wanted to see a doctor, but the head of the family wouldn't let me. He was afraid it would get out..."

Yunxiu sighed slightly. "The early symptoms of this epidemic are indeed easily confused with those of a cold. I can't blame you for not knowing about it. But if this happens again in the future, you must inform us in time, otherwise if you delay treatment, the consequences will be disastrous."

Soon, the guards arrived, accompanied by Doctor Su. Upon entering, Doctor Su quickly came to the patient's bedside, carefully examining his complexion and tongue coating, and taking his pulse. After a moment, he frowned and said, "This epidemic has been going on for some time, and the situation is quite serious, but it's not hopeless. I'll prescribe a prescription. Go and prepare it quickly, and keep an eye on the patient's reaction."

Yunxiu nodded in agreement and arranged for the guards to fetch and boil the medicine. Doctor Su then gave the patient's family some instructions, such as keeping the room clean and letting the patient rest more.

Yunxiu's eyes were determined. After quickly weighing the pros and cons, she decided to take the sick family to a vacant house for isolation. Only in this way could the spread of the disease be blocked to the greatest extent possible and more healthy people be protected.

She immediately summoned the guards and began making arrangements in an orderly manner: "Su Er, have the guards prepare a few more ox carts and donkey carts to pick up the patients.

Quickly go to the vacant house, clean it carefully, and place enough beds, bedding, and daily necessities in the house. Especially the beds should be padded with thick mattresses, as the patient is weak and needs a good rest.

Also, don't forget to prepare some charcoal for heating. The temperature is low at night, so don't let them catch a cold."

Also, inform the family's neighbors and ask them not to panic, but also to take good care of themselves and reduce going out and contact with people in the near future."

Su Er nodded in agreement and set off in a hurry.

Then, Yunxiu turned to face the patients and their families, and said in a serious but gentle tone, "Everyone, I know you are filled with anxiety and fear at the moment, but please believe me, placing you in vacant houses for isolation is to better take care of you, and for the safety of the entire town.

There, there will be someone dedicated to your daily life and medical treatment. Dr. Su and I will always monitor your condition."

The patient's family members looked at each other. Although they were reluctant and worried, when they saw Yunxiu's determined eyes, they nodded in understanding.

Yunxiu continued, "Don't be afraid, everyone. We will do our best to provide the necessary medicines and supplies. I know leaving home makes you feel uneasy, but it is the most effective way to control the epidemic right now. Once you recover, you can return safely."

With Yunxiu's patient persuasion, the patients slowly walked out with the help of their families.

Yunxiu and Doctor Su further discussed how to deal with the epidemic.

Doctor Su said, "Sir, I'm afraid there are more families hiding their illnesses. We must find a way to get everyone to report it voluntarily, otherwise the epidemic will continue to spread."

Yunxiu pondered for a moment and responded, "Let's go door to door, go to the homes where the patients are hiding, and bring them out."

Su Er shook his head and said, "There are so many people living in this city, and we have limited manpower. If we were to check every household, I don't know how long it would take."

Yun Xiu's face was solemn. After a moment of contemplation, he slowly responded, "This matter is indeed difficult. Although it is time-consuming and laborious, there is no better way at the moment."