Love of Nirvana (Liu Shui Tiao Tiao)

Chapter 98 In the Silence

Pei Yan galloped on horseback, with An Lu and others chasing behind. Seeing that he was heading towards the manor where the infected were isolated, they anxiously caught up. "Marquis! You can't go there!"

Pei Yan ignored them and continued riding forward. An Lu, greatly alarmed, blocked his horse. The rest of the Long Feng Guard also caught up and knelt together, pleading, "Marquis, please reconsider! Please take care of yourself!"

Forced to rein in his horse, Pei Yan's lips were tightly pressed together. An Lu persuaded, "Marquis, although the infected civilians and brothers are pitiful, you are the commander-in-chief. The safety of the entire army depends on you. You can't take even the slightest risk."

"Yes, Marquis. Military Advisor Cui will find a good remedy, and our brothers will be saved. Please take care of yourself for the sake of all the brothers in the army!" Dou Zimou said.

The rest of the Long Feng Guard also urged, "Please take care, Marquis!"

The mountain breeze brushed his face, and Pei Yan's mind gradually cleared. He gazed at the manor at the foot of the mountain, remained silent for a long time, and finally hardened his heart. He turned his horse around and galloped back to the military camp.

Cui Liang, Military Doctor Ling, Doctor Chen, and others came out of the manor. They removed their head coverings, all with grave expressions. Military Doctor Ling looked back at the main gate and sighed, "'E Grass' is effective for prevention, but it doesn't work for treatment. We've wasted several days."

Cui Liang pondered for a moment and said, "It seems we need to find another prescription."

Military Doctor Ling and others nodded, and then all walked towards the small house where the doctors were staying near the manor. Cui Liang, remembering Jiang Ci's severe condition, felt distressed and wished he could find an effective remedy immediately. He tried hard to recall the prescriptions recorded in medical books, pacing back and forth in front of the manor. Looking up, he saw a white figure standing under a willow tree in front of the manor. His heart stirred, and he walked forward, saying, "Why has Lord Wei come here? It's very dangerous."

Wei Zhao had his hands behind his back, looking towards the manor. He said calmly, "With the epidemic spreading in Hexi, I must investigate and report. I've come to inquire about the situation to report to the court."

"Of course," Cui Liang said. "My Lord, rest assured, the epidemic is under control. However, we still don't have a good treatment method for those infected in the manor. My fellow doctors and I will do our utmost to find an effective medicine."

Wei Zhao's hands behind his back trembled slightly, but his face remained calm. "Thank you for your hard work, Zi Ming. I will certainly report to the court and request recognition for your efforts."

"This is my duty," Cui Liang hurriedly said. Seeing Wei Zhao about to turn away, he thought for a moment and called out, "Lord Wei."

Wei Zhao stopped but didn't turn around. Cui Liang walked closer, took out a porcelain bottle from his sleeve, and looked directly at Wei Zhao, saying, "Lord Wei, one shouldn't approach within a hundred paces of this manor. Since you've already come, please take this."

"What is this?" Wei Zhao frowned.

"These are pills that we doctors take to prevent the epidemic. Because we need to have direct contact with patients every day, we've temporarily made these pills with precious herbs. Although they can't guarantee absolute immunity, they're better than 'E Grass'. Your status is noble, and your responsibilities are great. To be safe, please take these pills, and I ask that you don't come here again to avoid infection."