On her wedding night, she went into exile with her pharmacy arsenal

Chapter 2199 Meticulous Arrangements

Looking into Governor Cao's terrified eyes, Yan Ruyu's ominous premonition instantly became a reality.

"Lord Cao, please speak slowly. Where is the person who fell ill? Are the symptoms the same as those of the previous student and Liu Zian?"

Governor Cao supported Huo Changhe's arm, his chest heaving violently. It took him a while to catch his breath, and his voice trembled with barely concealed pain: "There are... there are five people in the west of the city. They are all ordinary people, and their symptoms are exactly the same as Young Master Liu's."

"I've already sent people to guard that place, but the medical staff are completely helpless against this illness."

Huo Changhe said calmly, "Lord Cao, don't panic. Things have come to this point, panicking won't help."

Yan Ruyu stood to the side, her gaze fixed on the west side of the city, where wisps of smoke could be faintly seen, yet who knew how many hidden worries they concealed.

“The thing I feared most has happened,” she said softly, turning to Governor Cao. “My lord, please prepare a clean and spacious place immediately to facilitate the transport of patients and to accommodate more people for treatment.”

Upon hearing this, Governor Cao's face instantly drained of all color. He moved his lips a few times before nodding with difficulty, "Okay...okay, I'll take care of it right away."

"That's not all," Yan Ruyu added, her eyes sharp and firm. "The number of people falling ill will only increase. Adults need to prepare in advance, with extra beds, blankets, and clean water. We must not allow patients to cross-infect each other."

Governor Cao's face was full of solemnity: "What the princess said is very true, I have noted it down."

He knew in his heart that if this matter was not handled properly, it would not only endanger the lives of the people, but also plunge the entire Youcheng into chaos.

Looking at his tense profile, Huo Changhe gently comforted him, "Sir, there's no need to be too nervous. There's always a solution to everything, and even the toughest hurdles can be overcome."

"You're very experienced; we trust you with the overall planning and coordination."

These words were like a reassuring pill. Governor Cao took a deep breath, and the panic in his eyes gradually faded, replaced by a determination to persevere.

He stood up, straightened his crooked clothes, and cupped his hands, saying, "Your Highness and Your Highness, rest assured, I will not fail in my mission!"

I will arrange the venue immediately and notify all pharmacies and clinics in the city to send staff to help. I will also assign people to monitor drug prices to prevent anyone from taking advantage of the situation and ensure stable drug prices.

"That would be best." Huo Changhe nodded in approval. "Lord Cao is very thoughtful. With you in charge, the order in the city can be largely maintained."

Yan Ruyu suddenly remembered something and added, "There's also the grain store."

In times of widespread anxiety, fluctuations in grain prices could easily trigger panic. I urge Your Excellency to take charge and ensure that grain prices remain stable so that the people have grain to buy and need not worry about their livelihoods.

"Your Highness has considered everything very well!" Governor Cao quickly agreed, bowing again. "I will take care of it immediately. If anything happens, I will send someone to report it to you right away."

Having said that, he turned and strode quickly toward the carriage, then sped away once more.

Huo Changhe gazed in the direction the carriage had disappeared, his eyes deep and thoughtful: "I can't delay any longer; I have to go to the manor."

He turned to Yan Ruyu, his tone carrying a hint of admonition: "Ma Liyu and his team have prepared a lot of supplies and manpower. I'll go and tell them to be ready to provide support to the city at any time."

In addition, have the secret guards carefully observe the movements throughout the city to see if they can find any clues.

Yan Ruyu looked at the weariness in his eyes, her heart stirred slightly, she raised her hand and gently tucked the stray hairs behind his ear, and said softly, "Your Highness need not worry too much."

Although it is not yet certain who the enemy is, it is likely to be one of Mr. Mo's men.

We've clashed with them so many times, we understand their style of operation. This is just the beginning; we can't afford to lose our composure.

She paused, then spoke with more confidence: "I have a lot of grain and grass stored in my space, as well as various medicinal herbs and supplies, enough to last for a while."

No matter how cunning those villains are, they can't cause any real trouble. We just need to proceed steadily and surely we'll find a way to overcome them.

Huo Changhe felt a warmth in his heart, and gently pulled her into his arms, his movements tender and full of affection: "I understand."

He lowered his head and gently kissed her forehead, his voice low and tender: "You've had a hard time these past few days, treating patients and investigating clues. Please take good care of yourself and don't overwork yourself."

Yan Ruyu leaned against him, feeling his steady heartbeat, which calmed her down considerably. She nodded gently, "Your Highness, please be careful on the road."

Huo Changhe released her, and the guards had already brought the horses. He turned his horse around and galloped towards the manor outside the city.

Yan Ruyu watched him leave before turning and entering the Prince's mansion.

Passing through the ornately decorated courtyard, the emerald bamboo swayed in the wind, rustling softly, yet it could not dispel the heaviness in my heart.

She went to the First Madam's courtyard first, and from a distance she saw the old nanny standing under the eaves tending to the flowers and plants, her expression calm.

"Granny," Yan Ruyu stepped forward and called softly.

The old woman turned around and, seeing it was her, quickly bowed and greeted her, "Greetings, Your Highness."

"How is Mother today?" Yan Ruyu asked, glancing into the room. "Has she shown any symptoms such as drowsiness or fatigue?"

The nanny replied, "Your Highness, Madam is in good spirits today, but she is worried about Madam Cao. She was just talking about her."

Yan Ruyu nodded and said, "Don't be careless. Report to me immediately if anything unusual happens."

The nanny nodded in agreement, and Yan Ruyu then turned and headed towards Madam Cao's courtyard.

Madam Cao's room was quiet, the window was half-closed, and sunlight shone through the curtains, falling on the low stool beside the bed and casting a soft shadow.

Madam Cao was still lying in bed in a deep sleep, but her complexion was a little better than yesterday; she was no longer so pale, and her breathing was much more stable.

Yan Ruyu walked to the bedside, placed her hand on her pulse, and carefully took her pulse.

The pulse was stronger than before, and the disordered breathing was much smoother, so it seems that the previous treatment was effective.

She checked the time; it was time for her IV drip. She then said to the maids standing by, "You may leave now. I will take care of things here."

The maids quickly agreed, quietly withdrew, and closed the door behind them.

Yan Ruyu took out sterilized syringes and IV bottles from her spatial storage, inserted the needles for Madam Cao, adjusted the flow rate, and watched the medicine slowly flow into Madam Cao's body before she breathed a sigh of relief and sat down on the low stool by the bed.

While waiting, Yan Ruyu closed her eyes and let her consciousness sink into the space.

The space remained orderly. She walked to the experimental table and took out the samples of Biluochun tea soup and osmanthus cake that she had brought back from Baixing Tea House.

The tea, served in a small porcelain bottle, remained clear and emitted a faint aroma.

Osmanthus cake is packaged in an oil paper bag, with a golden color and a sweet aroma, and looks no different from ordinary pastries.

There's probably something fishy going on behind these seemingly ordinary tea snacks.

She first took a small amount of tea and dripped it onto the test strip. The test strip quickly changed, and the originally white test strip gradually turned a faint blue.

Yan Ruyu frowned slightly, then took out a special testing instrument and poured the tea into it.

The instrument started operating, and a series of data gradually appeared on the screen.