Master Lu was furious after hearing what Zhao Ce said.

But apart from angrily criticizing Zhao Ce twice, it was of no avail.

After all, the person in front of me is a noble person no matter what.

Although he is the governor of Tongzhou, he is in charge of the people's livelihood in Tongzhou.

But at the feet of the Emperor, with His Highness the Crown Prince supporting Zhao Ce, he could not do anything to Zhao Ce.

He could only look at the desperate Cheng Peixing on the side and said angrily: "The official has been arranging disaster relief."

"We're almost ready at this point."

"The two imperial doctors have also prepared medicine to treat the plague and are about to send people to apply it."

After explaining the arrangements, Mr. Lu added: "Please ask Mr. Yongxibo to let Mr. Cheng go home to recuperate, otherwise Mr. Cheng's life may be in danger!"

Zhao Ce chuckled.

"Didn't Mr. Lu say that he wants to control the people entering and leaving the city gate?"

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is in the city now. It is inconvenient for Mr. Cheng to enter the city when he is like this."

"It's better to stay here with Uncle Ben and wait peacefully for the cowpox implanted in your body to take effect."

Zhao Ce's eyes were cold.

"I heard that Mr. Lu has been working in Tongzhou for many years, so he must have a close relationship with the Cheng family."

"You don't have to care about my uncle's life."

"But I believe you don't want to see something happen to your old friend's eldest son, right?"

Zhao Ce's words were unceremonious.

Mr. Lu forced a smile: "What did Yong Xibo say?"

"You are a distinguished member of the imperial court. Last night, two imperial doctors came over to treat Yong Xibo. How could you say that we don't care about your life?"

"His Royal Highness is still in the city waiting for you, Uncle Yongxi, to recover and return to the capital together."

Zhao Ce didn't want to talk nonsense with them anymore, and said directly: "Since Mr. Lu can clearly understand the priorities, there is no need to talk nonsense anymore."

"Master Cheng and I have both been vaccinated against cowpox, and we have been staying in this homeless shelter for the past few days in isolation."

"Both of us are rough people. We will eat whatever food is available for disaster relief."

When Cheng Peixing saw that Zhao Ce had directly represented him, he almost wanted to kill Zhao Ce.

But he, the son of a military commander, was kidnapped here by this tall, thin scholar who had just attended the Qiu Wei Festival. He didn't know what was going on.

In terms of status, I can't touch this person.

In terms of force, he couldn't resist.

Cheng Peixing can only hope that he can survive this epidemic so that his father and Mr. Lu can help him regain his position in the future.

Seeing that Zhao Ce had no intention of releasing him, Mr. Lu and others had no choice.

Moreover, Zhao Ce also said that he would eat whatever food was provided for disaster relief.

This means that if disaster relief continues, both he and Mr. Cheng will be hungry.

Mr. Lu had resentment in his heart, so he had no choice but to do as he was told.

Under such circumstances, two large pots were quickly set up where the victims gathered.

One large pot is used to cook porridge, and the other is used to cook medicine.

The two imperial doctors also quickly examined Cheng Peixing and prescribed him some medicine worriedly.

As for the people who were vaccinated with cowpox yesterday, it turned out that after having fever last night, they were replaced by dizziness today.

As for those who were originally infected with smallpox, many of them had high fevers for several days in a row, which was obviously different from them.

Liu Wentai and Liu Wentai looked at the victims who had been vaccinated with cowpox. The physical changes were exactly the same as what Yong Xibo said before, and they were a little shocked.

Is it possible that what Yong Xibo said is true?

The two of them took another look at Zhao Ce, who was not affected at all, but they were also full of doubts.

...

After the imperial physician completed the diagnosis and treatment, the big pot of porridge was also cooked.

The victims all lined up to receive porridge.

They didn't get any food yesterday, but now they finally had some hot food.

Zhao Ce also held a bowl and slowly drank the porridge in his hand.

While he was drinking, several people came over and knelt down in front of Zhao Ce with a "pop" sound.

"Sir, thank you for saving us."

The conversation between Zhao Ce and those people just now was heard by everyone nearby.

If it hadn't been for him, they certainly wouldn't have been able to get treatment so quickly.

Seeing this, many people also joined the ranks of kneeling to thank Zhao Ce.

Zhao Ce waved his hand and said: "Everyone, get up."

Cheng Peixing on the side looked at Zhao Ce's beloved appearance and dared not say anything in anger.

After taking a sip of the tasteless hot porridge, I drank two more bowls of soup.

...

In the evening, Zhao Ce returned to his isolated cabin and saw that Xu Fang's face had a lot of little red spots.

Xu Fang kept Zhao Ce's words in mind and did not reach out to scratch it no matter how itchy it was.

Zhao Ce nodded and said: "If there is a red spot, you will be able to recover in the future."

"Try not to scratch it, so as not to ruin your appearance."

Xu Fangzheng resisted the itching and did not dare to do anything.

Looking at his old man's still smooth face, he asked with some confusion: "My old man was also vaccinated with cowpox. Why did he not show any symptoms?"

Zhao Ce touched his chin and joked: "Maybe it's because I'm gifted?"

After saying that, he smiled and accepted the diagnosis and treatment from Liu Wentai and others who were waiting aside.

On the third day, red spots appeared on all the previously vaccinated people.

Xu Fang, who also had red spots on his face, reported to Zhao Ce the physical conditions of those people, as well as the conditions of the sick people who were isolated inside.

Cheng Peixing looked at the red spots on Xu Fang's face and cried to the two imperial doctors who came for treatment: "Two adults, I feel that my body temperature is very high. Is this a sign of smallpox infection?"

Liu Wentai looked at Cheng Peixing's crying face and nodded without saying anything.

"Mr. Cheng must have been infected with smallpox..."

Cheng Peixing felt feverish and dizzy. He gritted his teeth and wanted to kill Zhao Ce with a knife.

Now those who were vaccinated earlier than me all have red spots on their faces.

Nor would he survive.

When he thought that even if he was lucky enough to survive, his face would be pockmarked, Cheng Peixing felt that his life was gone.

He murmured: "It's over, even if it's healed, it's still disfigured..."

"I will be laughed at for the rest of my life..."

Liu Wentai frowned, as if he was doubtful, and went to check those who had been vaccinated with cowpox before.

Cheng Peixing was feeling sad when a loud shout came from outside.

"Where is my son?"

"I heard that someone is trying to kill my son!"

Hearing this voice, Cheng Peixing's eyes finally flashed with a little hope.

"Dad! The baby is here!"

Cheng Peixing shouted and saw his father rushing in with someone.

Commander Cheng saw his son huddled in a corner, not far away from the victims.

He stared and said angrily: "How is my son?"

Cheng Peixing looked sad and said in a sickly voice: "Dad, my child was killed by an adulterer and is now infected with smallpox!"

"Father, you must avenge your child!"

"Ah? Are you really infected with smallpox?"ωωw.

After Commander Cheng heard this, he suddenly braked the car with his feet that had just rushed in.

He stood there breathing heavily, looking at a man with red spots on his face standing next to his son.

Full of fatherly love, he shouted loudly across the distance of a mountain: "Who harmed you?"
Chapter completed!