“Plague?”

Xu had gone to bed outside the palace gate early. When Lu Chaochao woke up, he saw that people in the house were in panic.

Yushu couldn't hide the worry in his eyes: "There is a city at the border of the country, called Huangcheng."

"The desert in the deserted city is full of desert, and not a single blade of grass grows. This is why Dongling often robs Beizhao."

 “The repeat offenders of Beizhao will be sent to Huangcheng.”

 “In recent years, we have relied entirely on General Rong to keep us in check.”

"Now there is a plague again, which really makes things worse. I just hope that the second young master can return safely." Yushu's heart was heavy. The deserted city was poor, and medical care was not worth mentioning. This plague is extremely severe, what should we do?

“Girl, do you still remember the evil spirit that came out during the Ghost Festival? The one who talks about the return of the soul is also in the desert.”

 Lu Chaochao's eyelids were slightly clenched.

 It was not until noon that Lu Yanshu returned home with a silent expression.

Mrs. Xu lost all her strength and could barely walk with the help of two maids.

“Brother, how are the courtiers discussing?” Lu Yuanxiao heard the news in the academy, skipped classes and went home, and asked hurriedly at this moment.

 “Your Majesty dispatched an imperial medical team to set off immediately to assist Zhengyue in conquering the plague.”

“What if the plague cannot be controlled?” Lu Yuanxiao asked again.

Lu Yanshu's expression suddenly became gloomy, and he was suppressing a bit of anger.

"The plague is not a trivial matter. If it spreads out of the deserted city, it will be a disaster for the people of the world. If the plague cannot be conquered..." Lu Yanshu's throat was dry and he spat out word by word.

His forehead was faintly stained with blood.

It can be seen that I have been kneeling in Jinluan Hall for a long time.

Xu's face was as white as paper, and his lips trembled as he said: "If we can't conquer the plague, we will massacre the city."

 Slaughter the city…

 Lu Chaochao suddenly raised his eyes.

“I’m going to find the emperor’s father. There are hundreds of thousands of people in the deserted city, and my second brother, how can we massacre the city!” Lu Chaochao was so angry that he turned around and left.

 Lu Yanshu stopped her.

 “This matter was discussed jointly by the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, and even Your Majesty cannot change it!”

 In matters of right and wrong, His Majesty cannot confront all the courtiers.

Lu Yanshu clenched his fists and his eyes were red.

"But...but..." Lu Chaochao's voice began to choke as he spoke.

"But, my second brother hasn't come out yet. He and sister Wen Ning have already arranged a marriage, and sister Wen Ning is still waiting for him. My second brother is still in there and hasn't come out..." Lu Chaochao shed tears with red eyes.

 “General Rong is here.” The little maid reported outside the door.

 From the moment Rong Che entered the door, his eyes were only focused on Mrs. Xu.

"Don't worry, Yun Niang, I will go to Huangcheng myself. Don't be afraid while I'm here."

"It's just... you and I have to postpone our marriage for the time being." Rong Che felt a little regretful. He had been thinking about marrying Yun Niang, but now he had to leave Beijing.

"I have been in Huangcheng for more than ten years. I am most familiar with Huangcheng. Don't worry." When Rong Che saw her speaking, he knew what she was going to say.

Mrs. Xu burst into tears.

Lu Yanshu led Chaochao out, leaving space for them.

Hand the court to the maid, and hurried out.

 He must delay for a while if he wants to deal with the group of veterans.

 To massacre the city is absolutely impossible!

Lu Chaochao saw that the house was busy and his mother had no time to care about her, so the little one was extremely well-behaved and did not cause any trouble.

 Wait for Xu to react.

Lu Chaochao has secretly climbed onto the carriage bound for Huangcheng.

 Sitting in the carriage, staring at Wen Ning.

"Why are you here?" Rong Che set out with his army in the middle of the night. When he found out, he had already walked hundreds of miles away.

"Zheng Yue and I have an engagement as soon as possible, and I want to see him!" Wen Ning's face turned red, but his eyes were extremely determined.

 She grew up in a well-behaved manner and was known as a dignified lady.

 But this time, she fled the capital for Lu Zhengyue.

 Lu Chaochao was not surprised at all.

Sister Wen Ning looks thin and gentle, but in her previous life, when the Xu family was in the crosshairs, she stood up to defend the Xu family.

"I'm not worried, I want to see my second brother." Lu Chaochao pursed his lips tightly. "If you send me home, I will sneak away next time." Lu Chaochao puffed up his cheeks and said angrily.

Rong Che has nothing to do with her.

“Hurry up and deliver the message to Yun Niang and Your Majesty, I’m afraid the capital will be frightened and thrown into chaos by you.” Rong Che glared at her, but Lu Chaochao was not afraid and instead put his arm around his neck and called him daddy.

Rong Che, who kept shouting, smiled brightly and his face turned red.

Rong Che didn’t want to take her with him, but her name was Dad.

 How could he refuse!

"It's just that we are in a hurry, and I'm afraid it will be bumpy and hard. Can you bear it?" Rong Che took away most of the Imperial Medical Office, a total of six carriages, and it took four days to travel day and night.

 “I can!” Lu Chaochao raised his fist.

 A group of old doctors, their faces were bumpy and pale, and their bones were almost falling apart.

 On the other hand, Lu Chaochao looked very good.

“Sister Wen, what are you holding in your arms?” Lu Chaochao asked curiously when he saw that she always held a package in her hand.

Wen Ning looked gentle: "A gift for Zheng Yue."

 “Are we almost reaching the deserted city?” The surrounding green vegetation has decreased, and the air has become dry.

"Yes, we will arrive at Huangcheng tomorrow morning." Rong Che was riding on a horse. He hadn't shaved for several days and had grown a layer of green stubble.

 He looked into the distance, his expression not very good.

Over the deserted city, a thick layer of black fog lingered.

"There is an unpleasant smell in the air..." Lu Chaochao pinched his nose in disgust.

“It is the city that is burning corpses.”

“There are so many people who died in the city that they can’t burn them all day and night.” Rong Che felt heavy in his heart.

 Everyone is in a low mood.

 The imperial doctors had already got off the carriage and began to study the surrounding situation.

 It’s just that the more I study, the uglier I look.

“There is no problem with the water source.” The imperial physician quickly concluded.

 “Let’s go to the city tomorrow and have a look.”

Rong Che had already prepared a thick veil. Everyone had a good rest this night and was ready for a tough battle.

 At night, the temple was ruined.

"Is it cold so early in the deserted city? It's only August or September, and it's actually bitingly cold." The imperial doctor's teeth were trembling, and he ordered someone to take out a thick quilt from the carriage.

Rong Che shook his head solemnly: "No, Huangcheng has always been dry and hot. In previous years, it was the hottest time."

 But now, the biting cold penetrates deep into my bones.

"Princess Zhaoyang, I will take you to such a dangerous place. When I get home, can I still marry Yun Niang?"

“Otherwise, I’ll ask my close associates to take you back to the capital.” Rong Che underestimated the seriousness of the deserted city.

 At this moment, I started to feel scared.

Lu Chaochao raised his eyes and looked at the night sky. The cold air from all directions was heading towards the deserted city, and he couldn't help but frown.

If she didn't go, I'm afraid there would be no chance of survival in the deserted city.

"Chaochao will take care of himself, and let the general do his own thing." The little guy unconsciously took on the style of his ancestors.

Rong Che actually couldn't think of a way to refute.

Wen Ning slept with his parcel and clothes in his arms.

At dawn, everyone got ready and set off.

After walking for only half an hour, everyone saw the cruelty of the plague. It is far more tragic and unacceptable than imagined.

 It is still five miles away from the city gate.

Outside the city gate lay countless corpses covered in ulcers and with hideous faces.

Even with three face towels, you can still smell the peculiar smell in the air.

An isolated city standing in the desert, with its gate closed and soldiers holding bows standing at the gate.

 They fought to protect their homeland and country, but now they are turning their sharp blades on the Beizhao people. (End of chapter)

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