Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?-Chapter 673 - 534: Making Him Fall in Love Again

Yu Wenye did not immediately speak, just looked at her, seeming to hesitate whether to tell her. Yet before he made any decision, Shang Ruyi already said, "Even if you don’t tell me, I will inquire myself."

"..."

"Others may not know as well as you do, and if they say something random, I’ll only worry more."

"..."

"So, it’s better if you just tell me now."

Upon hearing her say this, it made sense, though there was a hint of complaint in her tone that made Yu Wenye couldn’t help but laugh lightly. But in the next moment, his expression turned serious as he said, "Today, 36 people died in Changle Square."

"Thirty-six?"

Shang Ruyi opened her eyes wide, somewhat surprised.

Though she knew it was impossible for no one to die from the epidemic, thirty-six people dying on the first day was still shocking.

Thinking about it, she hurriedly asked, "These people are—?"

Yu Wenye said, "I had people investigate; thirty-one of them all came from villages near Fufeng. The rest were among the earliest batch of people they came into contact with outside Daxing City."

Shang Ruyi sighed, "So, they hung on until now, already so deeply sick that medicine was of no use."

"Mm."

"And, over in Yanzuo Square—"

Upon mentioning this, a faint shadow crossed Yu Wenye’s eyes, and after a pause, he said, "Four died."

"...!"

This time, Shang Ruyi did not speak but sharply knitted her brows.

The two markets are adjacent, housing not only city patients but also those from outside seeking medical help, so why such a disparity? Could it be—

Shang Ruyi thought for a moment, then immediately said, "Yesterday, father instructed in the Taiji Palace for the Left and Right Brave Guards to go outside the city to lead the patients into the city, then search for patients left in the villages outside."

Yu Wenye nodded.

So, in this situation, the assignment of the patients was entirely decided by the Left and Right Brave Guards.

And Yu Dingxing is the Left Brave General, so naturally, this matter went through him!

Shang Ruyi bit tightly on her teeth but felt somewhat helpless—this matter they could only suffer silently because if they reported to Yu Wenquan, he would only feel they were avoiding responsibility, making things worse before they’re settled.

Thinking about this, Shang Ruyi could only let herself breathe out a long sigh, but the breath was filled with anxious emotions. She then looked up at Yu Wenye, who was holding his teacup, taking another sip. Though much calmer than Shang Ruyi, his slightly knit brows were also full of gloom.

Shang Ruyi said, "Is there anything else?"

"..."

"Just this wouldn’t make you look so grim."

Yu Wenye looked at her again. This time, he didn’t hesitate to hide anything and simply said, "Today, new patients were discovered in several markets in West City, over two hundred people."

Shang Ruyi gasped, "So many?!"

Yu Wenye said, "I sent people to bring these patients to Changle Square, but they fled everywhere, refusing to enter the square. I could only lead the team myself to capture them, only managing to bring back over a hundred people."

"..."

"It’s getting late, and I worry that continuing to capture them would create too much commotion, which might startle the remaining people, creating trouble. So I returned for now. Tomorrow, more manpower needs to be deployed."

Shang Ruyi furrowed her brows.

No wonder he returned so late, even later than Yu Wenqian.

These people refuse to follow the court’s arrangements and scatter everywhere, but they haven’t thought about how even one person with the epidemic could infect an entire market’s people. If this sickness fully breaks out in Daxing City—

In ancient times, entire villages and cities were not spared when an epidemic struck!

Shang Ruyi said, "So, you must give all your energy to this matter first."

Yu Wenye said, "Mm."

Shang Ruyi asked again, "Then, how are those doctors in Changle Square acting?"

"..."

Bringing this up, Yu Wenye paused, then immediately revealed an impatient expression and put down the teacup, saying, "You’ve inquired quite a bit already, and even this you want to ask about."

After speaking, he got up, instructed Chang Wan to prepare hot water for a bath.

But before he could stand, Shang Ruyi suddenly reached out and grabbed his wrist, stopping him from leaving. Yu Wenye was slightly taken aback and turned back to look at her.

Shang Ruyi looked at him with wide eyes, "Explain clearly."

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"As I said before, if you don’t tell me, I’ll go out and inquire myself."

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"People outside don’t know the inside story. If they scare me with nonsense, that’s your responsibility!"