With a wave of his hand, the Prince's Mansion's fortune exploded throughout the entire cap

The imperial physicians lowered their heads, their faces full of remorse, and said, "Your Highness, Duke, we are incompetent. We were unable to determine the specific type of plague, nor were we able to develop an effective antidote. We could only use all the herbs and prescriptions that might be effective, but we still could not stop the spread of the disease or save more patients. We beg Your Highness and Duke to punish us!"

"Get up, all of you. This is not your fault." Xiao Chengyan shook his head, his tone gentle yet firm. "This plague is too bizarre, with complex symptoms. Even the chief physician of the Imperial Hospital cannot determine its specific type. You have done your best; there is no need to blame yourselves. The most urgent task is to open the city gates as soon as possible, allowing our troops and supplies to enter the city. We must arrange for imperial physicians and renowned doctors to go to the isolation zone to treat patients, find the cause of the disease, and develop an antidote. At the same time, we must strengthen epidemic prevention measures to curb the spread of the plague and save more people."

"Your Majesty, we obey!" Prefect Wang and several imperial physicians quickly rose, their eyes filled with gratitude. "Thank you for your forgiveness, Your Highness! We will certainly do our utmost to assist Your Highness and the Duke in fighting the plague and treating the patients. We will never fail Your Highness and the Duke's trust, nor will we fail the expectations of the people of Youzhou!"

Subsequently, Prefect Wang ordered the city gates opened, and Xiao Chengyan and the Duke of Ningguo led their troops and supplies into Youzhou City. Upon entering, the scene before them was even more horrific than they had imagined—the streets were deserted, every household's doors and windows were tightly shut, and the air was thick with the suffocating stench of mugwort, blood, and decay. Every so often, soldiers and yamen runners would be seen roasting mugwort in the streets, while others pushed carts carrying sick civilians to quarantine areas. Every face was filled with panic and despair; the entire city of Youzhou was shrouded in deathly silence and hopelessness.

"How terrible! The people here are so pitiful. They're all sick and in so much pain. Jingjing really wants to help them. Where is the treasure, the Red-finned Golden Carp? Please show itself soon! If we find the treasure, we can heal them and reunite them with their families. Father, Jingjing must help you! We must find the treasure and defeat this great evil plague!"

Little Jingjing looked at the scene before her, her eyes filled with heartache, her eyes reddening, but she held back her tears, clenching her little fists, her heart filled with urgency and anticipation. Xiao Chengyan sensed Little Jingjing's emotions, gently patted her head, and said softly, "Little Jingjing, don't be afraid, we will definitely heal them, we will definitely defeat the plague, and reunite them with their families."

The Duke of Ningguo looked grave as he surveyed the scene before him. He said in a deep voice, “Your Highness, let’s first head to the temporary camp to deploy epidemic prevention measures. We should arrange for imperial physicians and renowned doctors to go to the isolation area to treat patients, find the cause of the illness, and develop an antidote. In addition, we should arrange for guards to strengthen the city’s defenses and prevent Liu Ruyan and Marquis Yongyi’s men from causing trouble in secret, spreading rumors, and inducing panic among the people. At the same time, we should assist the government in calming the people’s emotions and making them trust us and cooperate with the epidemic prevention work.”

"Alright." Xiao Chengyan nodded and instructed, "Qingzheng, arrange for some guards to assist the government in strengthening the city's defenses, patrolling the streets, and preventing Liu Ruyan and Marquis Yongyi's people from causing trouble in secret. At the same time, assist the government in calming the public's emotions, explaining epidemic prevention knowledge, and telling the public not to panic, not to go out unnecessarily, and to take good care of themselves. In addition, arrange for some guards to be responsible for guarding the supplies, counting the supplies, classifying and sorting the supplies, and transporting them to the isolation area to ensure that patients in the isolation area can receive timely treatment with herbal medicine and medical equipment."

"Your subordinate obeys!" Qing Zheng responded, turned around and made the arrangements. The guards immediately sprang into action, each performing their duties and getting busy.

Xiao Chengyan and the Duke of Ningguo, along with the imperial physicians, renowned doctors, and Xiao Jingjing, headed to the temporary camp. The temporary camp was set up in the center of Youzhou City, surrounded by soldiers on high alert. Inside the camp, there were a large quantity of herbs, medical equipment, and masks. Several yamen runners and soldiers were busy organizing supplies and registering patient information. Everything was proceeding in an orderly manner, yet the oppressive and tense atmosphere in the air was still undeniable.

Upon entering the tent, a thin, elderly man dressed in simple clothes hurried over to Xiao Chengyan and the Duke of Ningguo. He bowed deeply, his tone respectful yet urgent: "This humble subject, Guangming, greets Your Highness Prince Jing and the Duke of Ningguo! I am overjoyed to learn of Your Highness and the Duke's arrival in Youzhou to assist in the fight against the plague. I have been waiting here for a long time and humbly request Your Highness and the Duke to allow me to assist the imperial physicians and renowned doctors in diagnosing and treating patients, finding the cause of the disease, and developing an antidote!"

Xiao Chengyan and the Duke of Ningguo immediately recognized the old man as the renowned physician Guang, mentioned by the Prefect of Liangzhou. A hint of relief flashed in Xiao Chengyan's eyes. He quickly stepped forward, helped Guangming up, and said gently, "Physician Guang, there's no need for such formality. I've long heard of you. Knowing that you disregarded your own safety and came alone to Youzhou to treat patients, your courage and sense of responsibility are truly admirable. With your assistance, our chances of fighting the plague will greatly increase. I grant you permission to join us immediately, to work alongside the imperial physicians and renowned doctors to treat patients, find the cause of the disease, and develop an antidote."

"Thank you, Your Highness!" Guangming said hurriedly, his eyes filled with gratitude. "This humble subject will do his utmost, using my medical skills to assist the imperial physicians and renowned doctors in finding the cause of the illness, developing an antidote, and saving the people of Youzhou. I will never fail Your Highness and the Duke's trust, nor will I fail the expectations of the people of Youzhou!"

Just then, the sound of rapid hoofbeats came from outside. Qing Zheng rushed over, bowed, and said, "Your Highness, Duke Ningguo, Mr. Wuwang and his disciple Xuying have arrived in Youzhou by express courier. They are currently outside the tent and request an audience with Your Highness and Duke Ningguo!"

"Great! Mr. Wuwang has finally arrived!" Xiao Chengyan and the Duke of Ningguo both showed relieved smiles on their faces. Mr. Wuwang was a highly skilled doctor who was good at treating rare and difficult diseases. With his help, they believed that they would be able to find the cause of the disease as soon as possible, develop an antidote, and curb the spread of the plague.

"Quickly, invite Mr. Wuwang!" Xiao Chengyan hurriedly ordered.

Soon, Mr. Wuwang and the illusory figure entered the tent. Mr. Wuwang was covered in dust, his face showing signs of fatigue, yet he remained spirited and solemn. He bowed respectfully before Xiao Chengyan and the Duke of Ningguo, saying in a humble tone, "This humble subject, Wuwang, greets Your Highness Prince Jing and the Duke of Ningguo! Upon receiving Your Highness's decree, I immediately put aside the medicinal herb matters in Yuzhou and traveled day and night back to the capital to detoxify Gu Feng. After the detoxification, I immediately took my apprentice and rushed to Youzhou by express courier to assist Your Highness in combating the plague and treating the patients. I am late, please forgive me, Your Highness and the Duke!"

"Mr. Wuwang, there's no need for such formalities. It's already very kind of you to arrive in time." Xiao Chengyan shook his head and said gently, "I already know about Gu Feng's situation. Thank you for saving Gu Feng's life. Now, a plague is raging in Youzhou, and the people are in imminent danger. I urge you to work with all the imperial physicians, renowned doctors, and famous physicians to do your utmost to find the cause of the disease, develop an antidote, and save the people of Youzhou."

"This humble subject obeys!" Mr. Wuwang replied solemnly, his eyes filled with determination. "This humble subject will do his utmost to live up to Your Highness's trust and the trust of the people of Youzhou. Even if it takes all his strength, he will find the cause of the disease, develop an antidote, curb the spread of the plague, and save every sick person!"

Subsequently, Xiao Chengyan and the Duke of Ningguo summoned Master Wuwang, Guangming, various imperial physicians, and renowned doctors to hold an emergency meeting in their tent to discuss epidemic prevention and treatment plans. Xiao Chengyan spoke first, his expression grave: "Gentlemen, the plague is currently raging in Youzhou. Hundreds have fallen ill, and dozens have died. The plague spreads extremely rapidly and is highly contagious. If the cause cannot be found and an antidote developed in time, many more people will likely contract the plague and perish. It may even spread throughout the entire northern border, with unimaginable consequences. I hope that you gentlemen can work together, utilize your medical skills, carefully study the patients' symptoms, find the cause, develop a suitable antidote, and at the same time, formulate more effective epidemic prevention measures to curb the spread of the plague."

"Your Highness, rest assured, we will work together with one heart and one mind, do our utmost to find the cause of the disease and develop an antidote. We will never shirk our responsibilities or back down!" Mr. Wuwang, Guangming, and all the imperial physicians and renowned doctors bowed and replied, their eyes full of determination.

After the meeting, Mr. Wuwang, Guangming, and the imperial physicians and renowned doctors immediately set off for the isolation area with their medicine kits and herbs. They treated patients, carefully recorded each patient's symptoms, and collected samples of sputum and blood for research, aiming to find the cause of the illness and develop an antidote. Xiao Chengyan remained in his tent, discussing epidemic prevention measures with the Duke of Ningguo and Prefect Wang. They arranged for guards and yamen runners to strengthen the city's defenses, appease the public, and inventory supplies to ensure that patients in the isolation area received timely treatment. Xiao Jingjing was kept in her tent by female guards and was not allowed to run around freely. However, she was very restless, frequently peeking out from behind the tent curtain, her heart filled with eagerness to help Xiao Chengyan and find the treasure that the Crimson-finned Golden Carp had mentioned.

[Mr. Wuwang has arrived! That's wonderful! Mr. Wuwang's medical skills are superb; he'll surely find the cause of the illness and develop an antidote. But Jingjing also wants to help. Jingjing wants to find the treasure and defeat the plague quickly. The Red-finned Golden Carp—where exactly is the treasure? The aura is becoming clearer; could it be near the quarantine zone? If only we could go to the vicinity of the quarantine zone, but Father won't let Jingjing run around. What should we do?]