My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 220 - 221: Concubine Yu Falls Ill

Chapter 220: Chapter 221: Concubine Yu Falls Ill

Zhuang Muyan’s expression soured at once, and just as he was about to say something, he was stopped by Chu Nanli.

"It’s alright, attending to the Jade Consort’s illness is more important."

Zhuang Muyan nodded, entered the palace gates.

Unhindered this time, Zhuang Muyan, accompanied by Chu Nanli, made his way directly to the Jade Consort’s side.

"Water..." The Jade Consort murmured in a faint, feeble voice.

Chu Nanli leaned in, poured a cup of water, then helped the Jade Consort sit up.

By this time, the Jade Consort had fevered to the point of delirium. Her complexion was pale, and red spots had begun to appear on her face.

It looked very much like smallpox.

Chu Nanli’s face immediately turned serious.

Smallpox is a contagious disease.

Seeing Chu Nanli’s pallor, Zhuang Muyan anxiously asked, "Master, what’s wrong, is it serious?"

"Right now, put on a mask yourself and then go find everyone who just came in contact with the Jade Consort. Gather them all in the courtyard, have them wear masks, and do not move around at will," instructed Chu Nanli.

Zhuang Muyan didn’t understand why Chu Nanli wanted this, but seeing her serious demeanor, he did not ask any further and immediately complied.

Chu Nanli casually tore a piece of fabric from the hem of her dress to make a temporary mask, and then carefully fed water to the Jade Consort bit by bit.

"You’ve come..." The Jade Consort strained to open her eyelids upon seeing Chu Nanli.

"Mm," Chu Nanli nodded, "rest assured, I am confident in curing your disease."

Upon hearing Chu Nanli’s firm voice, the Jade Consort inexplicably felt a sense of relief.

"Thank you," whispered the Jade Consort softly.

"Now close your eyes and rest for a while, I will take your pulse," Chu Nanli said.

"Okay."

The Jade Consort, inscrutably trusting in Chu Nanli, obediently closed her eyes.

Chu Nanli placed one hand on the Jade Consort’s wrist, while she took a thermometer from the space with her other hand.

While the Jade Consort wasn’t paying attention, she measured her temperature; it was indeed a fever.

According to her previous experience, this was the contagious smallpox.

To be certain, Chu Nanli also took a sample back for testing, and it was indeed smallpox.

"Master, how is it? I’ve already confined everyone who came in contact with the Jade Consort in the courtyard," Zhuang Muyan entered the room and asked.

"It is smallpox," Chu Nanli answered gravely.

"Smallpox?" Zhuang Muyan’s face turned ashen.

Smallpox was a disease mentioned only in ancient texts, unseen in the Xia Kingdom for nearly a hundred years.

"I heard that smallpox is contagious?" Zhuang Muyan asked.

"That’s right," Chu Nanli nodded.

"Everyone who has been in contact with the Jade Consort could possibly be carrying the virus, so we need to quarantine them," Chu Nanli explained.

"Otherwise, once the virus spreads, many people will die. Moreover, this is within the imperial palace; if the Emperor and Empress contract it, that would be very troublesome."

Zhuang Muyan realized the gravity of the situation as well.

"I will need to report this matter to the Emperor," Zhuang Muyan thought aloud.

Chu Nanli nodded, about to speak, when the weak voice of the Jade Consort interrupted.

"Don’t... don’t tell the Emperor," the Jade Consort’s voice was intermittent but determinedly firm.

Zhuang Muyan immediately became anxious upon hearing this, "How could that be, Your Highness the Jade Consort? Your illness is highly contagious, and if it spreads, the consequences would be endless!"

He couldn’t comprehend why the Jade Consort would put her own personal benefit above everything else.

Just as he was about to say more, he was interrupted by Chu Nanli.

Chu Nanli stepped forward to the Jade Consort, "Do you have any concerns?"