Chapter 721.2: Incident in the army barracks

Someone responded from within the medical clinic. Who is it? Its the middle of the night, and jeez, this is disturbing my sleep.

Doctor Li, I beg of you, please save my child. The woman implored miserably.

Doctor Li opened the entrance. Isnt this Little Fourths wife? Whats the matter?

Huzi is running a high fever that just wont subside. Im really at my wits end.

Ah, Huzi is burning with a fever, come on in, Ill check on him.

Doctor Li took the child, but once he examined him, he immediately slumped to the ground. Its overquickly put the child down and get away from him.

Doctor Li, whats wrong?

Listen to me, put him down right now.

Despite being at a loss, the woman still did as she was told.

Huzis mother, Huzi is infected with the plague. Theres no cure, and we are likely to share his fate if we continue staying with him. Panic was written all over Doctor Lis face.

As soon as the woman heard the word plague, she was stupefied. Whathow can it be? How could my Huzi possibly be infected?

Huzis mother, now that things have come to this, we have to quickly report things to the government office. It would be terrible if we bring harm to others. Doctor Li made a decision promptly.

Hearing that Doctor Li wanted to report this case to the authorities, Huzis mother was suddenly filled with an inexplicable strength as she took her child and ran out.

Doctor Li tried to give chase, but couldnt catch up with her. Sighing to himself, he went over to the soldiers guarding the door.

Who is it? Its in the middle of the night and youre not sleeping. The soldier came forward to get a better look at Doctor Lis face. In response, Doctor Li quickly retreated several steps.

Sir official, first things first, please stay far away from me.

The soldiers eyes narrowed. Whats going on?

After Doctor Li explained everything that had transpired, the soldier became panicky. Dont get any closer.

Sir official, dont worry, I wont go over. Doctor Lis eyes became indifferent.

Soon, the soldier had informed the commander-in-chief who hurried over.

Where are the two people you mentioned? The commander-in-chief asked.

Doctor Li shook his head. As soon as this lowly one suggested coming to the government office, she left with her child.

The commander-in-chief ordered, Everyone, search for these two people; make sure to conduct the search secretly so that we dont alert the civilians in Liujing.

The soldiers immediately dispersed, heading in various directions.

Take him back to the medical clinic and guard him strictly. He then instructed another soldier.

The commander-in-chief looked towards Doctor Li. You are a doctor yourself; go back and treat yourself first.

Grat.i.tude flowed into Doctor Lis eyes. This lowly one understands, Commander-in-chief. After I leave, please use heated vinegar to fume this place.

A soldier then led him away while maintaining an appropriate distance.

Watching Doctor Lis departing figure, admiration emerged in the commander-in-chiefs eyes.

This is what a physician who helps the dying and saves the injured should be like.

Why are all of you still standing here? Quickly follow the doctors instructions. Keep this matter to yourself. The commander-in-chief ordered.

The soldiers scattered and began working on their tasks while the commander-in-chief mounted a horse and headed for Xilius imperial palace.