Chapter 169: Suspected Plague

Li Rui opened his mouth but then closed it silently.

Doctor Li took a deep breath and said in a serious tone, “The patient we saw in Baiji County had red lumps on his body.

As for other symptoms, we don’t know anything about them.”

“I just checked your uncle’s body. So far, no red lumps have been found.”

“Judging from his symptoms today, they appear to indicate an invasion of evil wind.”

After listening for a long time, Li Rui still looked confused. “Is that true?”

Su Yin answered for Dr. Li, “Because we have only grasped one characteristic of the plague so far, which is the appearance of lumpy red bumps on the body.

As for the other symptoms, we don’t know yet. I’m not sure if your uncle’s current high fever is a precursor to the plague.”

“So that means we can’t be sure yet?”

“Yes,” Su Yin nodded.

Dr. Li also nodded in agreement.

“What should we do?” Li Rui asked anxiously.

Dr. Li replied, “I will treat him according to the symptoms of evil wind invasion first and see how it goes.

If there is a positive response, then it’s a good sign. If there is no effect, I’m afraid…”

Uncle Li Rui’s family understood the gravity of the situation, and all of them looked somber.

Su Yin said, “Uncle Li, let him sleep alone for the time being. Don’t get too close, especially the children.”

Uncle Li’s family nodded in agreement.

“Doctor Li, are you missing any medicinal materials?”

“I remember that you prepared a few patches of medicine to reduce fever and combat evil wind invasion at my shop.”

Su Yin understood, “I will find it and send it to you later.”

As soon as she returned, Su’s mother quickly took out mugwort and smoked it around her several times, which made her shed tears.

“Mom, it’s almost ready.”

Mother Su was worried, “No, I have to smoke it one more time.”

After Mother Su smoked it four times, she let her go.

Su Baozhu came over with a bowl of dark water and said, “Drink it.”

“What is this?” Su Yin asked, a little confused.

“I don’t know either,” Su Baozhu said honestly.

What?!

Just give me something you don’t know about!

Seemingly sensing the implication, Su Baozhu hurriedly added, “This was sent by Nan Wu.

He said that Mr. Nan sent it to you specially. After he knew that you visited Uncle Li, he specially sent Nan Wu to bring it to you. We must let you drink it.”

“Didn’t you tell me what it was?” Su Yin asked. “But from what Nan Wu said, this thing is very expensive.”

Su Baozhu nodded, a little embarrassed.

“It’s good medicine,” Su’s mother said with a smile. “Don’t wait any longer and drink it while it’s hot.”

“Okay, okay, okay,” Su Yin agreed.

After getting along with Nan Jingzhi during this period, she believed that Nan Jingzhi was a good person and wouldn’t harm her.

Out of trust in Nan Jingzhi, Su Yin took the bowl of medicinal soup and finished the bowl of dark, unknown medicinal soup in one go.

After drinking it, she felt warm and comfortable all over her body.

“I’ll take the bowl.”

As a companion on the journey, it was necessary to tell them about Uncle Li’s situation and thank them for their kindness.

As soon as she arrived, Nan Wu immediately gave up his seat so that the two of them could sit next to each other.

“What’s going on over there?” Nan Jingzhi asked.

Su Yin briefly explained the matter.

“That is to say, we can’t be sure yet.”

“Yeah.” Nan Jingzhi nodded.

“This is very troublesome,” Nan Jingzhi said. “Tomorrow we have to go in front and let Li Rui and the others go at the end.

I am leading such a large group of people. Damn it, I have to think about them.”

“I understand. I will tell Li Rui about this. If we know more about the plague, it may not be so troublesome now.

I don’t know what’s going on, and I’m afraid that I will end up scaring myself.”

“It’s better to be careful,” Nan Jingzhi agreed.

It wasn’t easy to get here. They encountered too many things and dangers along the way. No one wanted to be tripped up by this matter.

“Thank you for the bowl of medicinal soup you sent me.”

“You’re welcome.”

The two looked at each other and smiled.

After leaving Nan Jingzhi’s side, Su Yin told Li Rui the order of the teams on their way tomorrow. Li Rui had no objection and nodded in agreement.

As soon as she left, Old Man Li sighed.

Li Rui’s eldest brother said, “If uncle really gets the plague, will we be abandoned by them?”

After spending this time together, everyone recognized how capable Su Yin and Nan Jingzhi were.

Since following them, no one on the road dared to bully them or stare at them.

No one wanted to break away from their group.

Li Rui didn’t dare to voice any objections.

After all, this matter involved the plague.

He wouldn’t selfishly drag everyone along, as they didn’t have that responsibility.

Seeing their younger brother’s silence, the Li family felt heavy-hearted. No one spoke, and a somber atmosphere enveloped everyone in Lijia Village.

Old Man Zhang’s family lived close to Doctor Li’s family, so they were naturally aware of the situation.

Zhang Bingliang looked worried and asked, “Dad, do you think it was a plague?”

Old Man Zhang shook his head, “Who knows?”

Yes, who knows!

Yang Dashan approached Su Yin.

“Uncle, what’s wrong?” Su Yin asked.

Yang Dashan couldn’t help but say, “The situation is special now. If anyone has a headache or fever, don’t rush over.

If something bad happens, what do you want your mother to do?”

Understanding that her uncle was concerned for her, Su Yin listened attentively to his advice.

“I’ll save it,” she assured him.

“Keep it in mind. It’s no better than before. The plague kills people,” Yang Dashan said, realizing that her status in the team was different now.

She was needed for many things, and many people were willing to trust her and listen to her.

If she really couldn’t accept it, she couldn’t explain it, but it would only embarrass her niece.

Yang Dashan quickly changed the topic and said, “Even if you go, stand farther away. Do you understand?”

“Yes.” Su Yin nodded, trying to appear agreeable.

Doctor Li boiled the medicine and administered it to Uncle Li. They hoped that if he woke up the next morning feeling better, or if the high fever had subsided, it would turn out to be a false alarm.

However, if the high fever persisted, the risk would increase.

That night, everyone had a restless sleep.

As usual, everyone got up early to pack their luggage and prepare for breakfast.

Su Yin put on a mask and walked towards Li Rui.

Mother Su was very worried.

Everyone was focused on Uncle Li’s family.

Old Man Zhang looked in that direction, anxious. “I hope the fever is gone.”

A woman clasped her hands together and prayed to God. “Don’t let them catch the plague. God bless you.”

Doctor Li approached with Su Yin.

When Uncle Li’s family saw Doctor Li coming, they hurriedly gathered around.

“Doctor Li, you must save my husband,” Mrs. Li pleaded as soon as she opened her mouth.

“Has the high fever subsided?” Doctor Li asked.

Everyone was concerned about this matter.

When asked, the expressions of Uncle Li’s family suddenly changed, and their eyes flickered with uncertainty.

“Didn’t it retreat?”