My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 329 - 330 Patients

Chapter 329: Chapter 330 Patients

Seeing his frantic and exasperated demeanor, Ye Jiuxiao couldn’t help but let a trace of contempt flash through his eyes.

"Why is Uncle Emperor here as well?"

Ye Yunting’s gaze shifted back and forth between the two of them.

Could it be that there really was an illicit affair between these two?

Nowadays, every man who appeared around Chu Nanli made Ye Yunting feel, could potentially be the father of that bastard!

"The Empress Dowager is worried about Miss Chu’s safety, so she sent me to see if there is anything that needs help."

Ye Jiuxiao faced him fearlessly, "If you don’t believe it, you can go into the palace and ask for yourself."

However, whether the Empress Dowager was willing to see Ye Yunting was another matter.

Because of the ruckus caused by Concubine Yang Shu, the Empress Dowager was now also venting her anger on Ye Yunting.

It was just that she had not shown it in front of him.

"Also, I advise you, before your own household affairs are sorted out, it’s best not to meddle in other people’s business."

His people had found out, that Lin Concubine in Ye Yunting’s residence had secretly done quite a number of things.

Of course, he had no intention of informing Ye Yunting about this.

"Then I won’t disturb Uncle Emperor any longer!"

Ye Yunting, knowing he was in the wrong, found it improper to stay any longer.

He most certainly did not want to be criticized for hindering the treatment of the common people afflicted with the plague due to his own romantic affairs.

Ye Jiuxiao’s expression clearly told him that if he did not leave now, Ye Jiuxiao would definitely take this opportunity to complain to the Emperor!

He certainly did not want to cause the Emperor to be disappointed in him over such a matter.

"Even though the Emperor has placed much trust in him over the past few years, I still feel, he is truly one who ages without maturing."

Ye Jiuxiao shook his head, completely unaware of how mature his tone sounded while speaking.

Chu Nanli laughed out loud, "Prince, you’re barely much older than him, so why do you always act like an elder?"

"It’s naturally because," Ye Jiuxiao said with a hint of helplessness, "his usual behavior is simply too unreasonable."

He had been assisting the Emperor in overseeing the Imperial Court while Princes Ye Yunkuo and Ye Yunting were still not grown up.

His experience and capabilities were naturally far above Ye Yunting.

However, thinking of Ye Yunting’s recent behavior, he did have some concerns about Chu Nanli’s current situation.

"He doesn’t seem like someone who would just let things go, so perhaps I should stay here?"

"Has the Prince forgotten that the plague is contagious? The longer you are in contact, the higher the possibility of being infected."

Chu Nanli looked at him seriously, "I can’t yet confirm how severe the situation is this time; if it truly has no cure, it would be better if Prince stayed away from here."

Besides, Ye Jiuxiao’s body already had underlying issues, and if he were to contract the plague, the consequences would definitely be even more unthinkable.

"In your eyes, do I seem like such a cowardly person?"

Ye Jiuxiao feigned displeasure, but his eyes were actually filled with laughter.

"So I’m the coward, all right?"

Chu Nanli’s words were not in an attempt to flatter him.

This was her own matter, and she did not wish for Ye Jiuxiao to take risks alongside her.

"The source of this plague still requires the Prince to send someone to investigate. I always feel that it couldn’t have erupted so suddenly without reason,"

"Moreover, the affected area is way too wide. It’s also unknown whether someone has been deliberately pushing it from behind."

Chu Nanli’s words mirrored Ye Jiuxiao’s thoughts exactly.

After much contemplation, he had no choice but to abandon the idea of staying to accompany Chu Nanli.

Before he left, however, he still told Chu Nanli about many things that needed attention and left behind enough staff for her use. Only after he confirmed that she wouldn’t be caught unprepared due to a lack of helpers did he leave with peace of mind.

...

The people Ye Jiuxiao had arranged moved quickly; they had already found several patients with mild symptoms from the village and had them all settled into another room.

Chu Nanli mixed several kinds of herbs together and put them into the sachets she carried with her, then fetched a gauze to make a simple mask and gloves.

After fully equipping herself, she stepped into the small hut.

The condition of these common people was far worse than she had imagined.

They all looked pale and despondent. Upon seeing her enter, their faces directly showed fear.

It wasn’t known if they had been warned in advance, but even amidst their fear, they all bit down hard on their teeth, not daring to say a word.

"Do not fear, the Imperial Court sent me to quell this plague. As long as you cooperate with me, I can not only cure you but also your families,"

Chu Nanli’s comforting words did not have much effect.

But out of fear for Chu Nanli’s status and the intimidation of the guards outside, they still cooperated obediently.

Chu Nanli took out a batch of sampling equipment from her space, disguised them a bit, and then took some samples from them.

The last one who let her take a sample was a little girl who looked to be only seven or eight years old.

She looked at Chu Nanli timidly and mustered the courage to touch Chu Nanli’s sleeve.

"Sister, are you really here to save us?"

Chu Nanli noticed that unlike the others who were numb, this girl looked at her with a glimmer of hope in her eyes.

Yet, her cautious demeanor was all the more heart-wrenching.

Chu Nanli took her small hand directly, "Didn’t I just say? The Imperial Court sent me here to develop medicine that can save you."

"So, if you can cooperate well, then I can also make the life-saving medicine faster, understand?"

"But I heard from my parents," the girl’s naive face suddenly displayed a sorrowful emotion, "hasn’t the Imperial Court already given up on us? Those adults just want to let us slowly die off here, right?"

"Why would your parents teach you such things?"

Chu Nanli couldn’t help but frown; she never expected such words to come from a little girl’s mouth.

"Her parents died two days ago! They died in their beds with high fevers, how could you nobles understand!"

"So many people have already died before the Imperial Court sent someone. Why not just wait for all of us to die before you come?"

Facing such straightforward accusations, Chu Nanli was even more at a loss for words.

She hadn’t expected the common people’s resentment towards the Imperial Court to be so deep.

Was there something she didn’t know about?

However, even in the face of these aggressive stares, Chu Nanli’s attitude remained gentle.

"Whether you believe it or not, it was the Emperor who asked me to treat you. Now that even the Emperor is aware of what’s happening here, do you think the officials below dare to deceive him?"