The Dramatic Crown Princess Wants to Poison Me!

Chapter 241: Chapter 241: Something’s Wrong Again?

Shang Jingwang gave the answer himself, no, he wouldn’t!

Even if he came in earnest to find him, he wouldn’t believe it.

Instead, seeing him in such a frivolous manner, he found it easier to believe him.

Thinking of this, Shang Jingwang was momentarily taken aback again. Could this young master truly understand the human heart so thoroughly? Had he calculated even his possible reactions?

The young man in front of him, calm and steadfast, with piercing eyes, steady demeanor, and outstanding charisma, is this his true face?

The complexity of the Imperial Family is only natural; after all, with glory comes suspicion, and yet looking at Young Master Jing in front of him, he realized he’s no ordinary person!

And with a friend having such grand vision, how could Young Master Jing be lacking?

Wang Bolao remembered he wasn’t too polite to Huangfu Jingchen earlier; now Shang Jingwang, as the Prefecture, treated him with utmost respect. He thought he should express something, so he moved closer and said, ”Young Master Huang, I must have offended you earlier, please don’t hold it against me. I am truly grateful for your efforts regarding Wangshan Town!”

Huangfu Jingchen glanced at him without courtesy: ”I’m not helping you, but since Wenjin is helping, I’m helping too!”

Shang Jingwang was momentarily taken aback, then he was relieved. Young Master Huang? Young Master Huangfu? Young Master Jing probably doesn’t want Wang Bolao to know his true identity, considering how unattainable it is for Wang Bolao.

A rural town mayor cannot understand, or even gaze upon the majesty of the Imperial Mansion, or the nobility of the Imperial Family’s lineage. Isn’t this also a gesture of magnanimity and tact?

Young Master Jing mentioned it’s because of Young Master Xia he’s assisting. He must be telling me not to slight this Young Master Xia in the future, right?

This Young Master Xia must have a reason for being valued by Young Master Jing, perhaps he’s just as noble.

At this moment, Xia Wenjin said a few words to some doctors and then turned back to ask, ”Lord Shang, would it be alright if I and a few doctors proceed to the nearest isolation point first?”

Shang Jingwang snapped out of his daze and hurriedly said, ”Young Master Xia, please feel free. These doctors were gathered from various clinics in the city, and from this moment onward, they will follow your instructions!”

Since the Prefecture had spoken, these doctors naturally complied.

Xia Wenjin said to Huangfu Jingchen, ”You should return with Mayor Wang and Lord Shang. I’ll take the horse!”

Huangfu Jingchen replied, ”Return where? I’m coming with you!”

Xia Wenjin’s face darkened: ”Why follow me? I’m headed to an isolation point, do you understand isolation?” She turned to Shang Jingwang, ”Did you only bring doctors, no personnel? Previously the conditions didn’t allow it, so isolation points were scattered. Lord Shang, now that you’re here, please quickly establish a large isolation point. All patients with the epidemic in the town should be isolated together. This way, it will facilitate the development of epidemic prescriptions and the care of all patients. Additionally, reduce the number of guards at the isolation points so they can carry out more inspections of the people.”

Shang Jingwang said, ”Reinforcements will arrive soon. I’ll also go to the county to bring government officials and soldiers.”

Huangfu Jingchen pointed in a direction and said, ”Lord Shang, after my observations, the best place to build the isolation point is at Yishanping. It’s spacious, large, and convenient for patients from all villages to be sent there. It’s also easy to manage with people!”

Xia Wenjin glanced at him and couldn’t help but smile; that was also the location she favored.

Traveling between villages is not only unfavorable for epidemic control, but if it worsens, even doctors themselves might become a source of infection. It’s very dangerous. It’s best to gather all sick patients and have all doctors treat and care for them together.

Shang Jingwang was very supportive of Huangfu Jingchen’s suggestion.

He immediately turned to Wang Bolao and said, ”Did you hear that? More of our people are coming; can your men start with the construction?”

Wang Bolao replied, ”No problem, no problem!”

Xia Wenjin smiled and said, ”Mayor Wang, weren’t you saying there weren’t enough people before? Are there enough people now?”

She wasn’t complaining but truly worried about the manpower shortage.

Wang Bolao smiled sheepishly and said, ”You see, under great rewards, there must be brave men!” He planned to pay double wages to get able-bodied laborers without illness to start building immediately. Since the Prefecture had come in person, what reason did they have not to take it seriously?

This wasn’t a bad approach, so Xia Wenjin smiled and said no more. She mounted the horse and said to the doctors, ”Follow me!”

Seeing Huangfu Jingchen about to follow, Xia Wenjin said to him, ”Building the isolation point is the most important task right now. Also, medicine and doctors are still insufficient, so these matters require your effort. Following me is of no use; I am a doctor, you are not!”

Huangfu Jingchen thought for a moment. Although he was worried and truly wanted to stay by Xia Wenjin’s side due to his unease, the epidemic put Xia Wenjin among the sick. If she became ill, there was no cure yet. What then?

But if he followed Xia Wenjin, it would merely waste time. A better approach would be to quickly develop an epidemic treatment, establish the isolation point, gather more doctors, and bring more medicine, all of which were crucial and likely tasks Xia Wenjin simply had no time to handle now.

He hesitated slightly, but by then, Xia Wenjin had already ridden away, followed by the other doctors.

Shang Jingwang said, ”Young Master Jing, what Young Master Xia said is very logical. I will have someone dispatch the soldiers.” He had only brought the staff from the Government Office, which amounted to no more than several dozens of people, and that seemed far too simplistic in retrospect. They were clearly insufficient.

It’s indeed time to call for soldiers from the county.

Wang Bolao also said, ”I will immediately go gather manpower, post notices, and tackle this from all sides, aiming to have the isolation point established in three days!”

Huangfu Jingchen had to follow Shang Jingwang and Wang Bolao back to town.

Wang Bolao quickly gathered all the craftsmen in town and brought them to Yishanping to plan how to build the isolation point. Naturally, Huangfu Jingchen and Shang Jingwang were also involved throughout the process.

By afternoon, the second batch of people arrived by carriage, and they immediately joined the effort.

Wangshan Town is close to the mountains, rich in stone and wood, and materials were sourced locally. By the evening, the isolation point’s foundation was surprisingly laid, with remarkable speed.

Shang Jingwang, personally overseeing the task, was invited by Wang Bolao to his residence for dinner, of course with Huangfu Jingchen as well.

The table, though featuring fish and chicken, had Wang Bolao explaining they were local produce, fearing Shang Jingwang might suspect him of spending money to curry favor with superiors.

The meal was neither plain nor lavish; Shang Jingwang held Wang Bolao in higher regard for arranging it so thoughtfully.

Especially witnessing his ability to gather when establishing the isolation point, it seems this mayor has some capability.

Just as they were about to eat, the steward of the Town Mayor’s Mansion came running in, exclaiming, ”My lord, my lord, something... something bad has happened!”