Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?-Chapter 678 - 535: Still No Money_2

Even though she knew she was here to help, at this moment, even Shang Ruyi herself was almost overwhelmed by this atmosphere, feeling a bit helpless and uncertain.

However, it was not yet the time for helplessness. Shang Ruyi instinctively wanted to take a deep breath but stopped immediately, turning her head to Wu Huanzhi and said: "Mr. Wu, this time, I must ask you all to pay more attention. Please don’t worry about other matters; if we can save more people, we should do so."

Wu Huanzhi exchanged a glance with the two Medical Directors behind him, both showing a trace of surprise.

The words Yu Wenquan said outside the Taiji Palace that day, not only they knew, but now it seemed like half the world knew. Not only knew, but who could fail to grasp the deeper meaning in those words?

This treatment of the plague was, indeed, a future struggle for the Crown Prince’s position!

But now, Shang Ruyi was asking them not to worry about "other matters," clearly indicating that saving lives should be their priority.

Could it be that Second Young Master Yu Wen and the Young Madam would not compete?

So, they allowed chaos in the neighborhood?

Though surprised, since Shang Ruyi had already spoken, they had nothing more to say and agreed. And Wu Huanzhi hesitated for a moment before saying, "Since the Young Madam said so, there are some words I don’t know if I should say——"

At this moment, Shang Ruyi glanced around and said, "Are these all the patients from these few streets?"

Wu Huanzhi paused.

Feeling his gaze flickering, Shang Ruyi immediately sensed something: "It’s not?"

Wu Huanzhi hesitated again before saying: "There are some more in the stables over there."

"Stables?"

Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi frowned tightly. Allowing people to sleep outside was already very uncomfortable, how could they put patients in the stables?

She then said: "Patients should not be placed in the stables!"

Wu Huanzhi replied bitterly: "Young Madam, we also lack manpower, and besides—this plague is different from other illnesses; those infected for over half a month are nearly beyond saving. Elderly patients have very slim chances of recovery."

The other two Medical Directors echoed: "We’re doing this for the sake of the patients here."

"Yes, we are just trying to save more people."

Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi found herself at a loss for words, remaining silent for a moment before saying: "Then, please take me to see."

Wu Huanzhi then sent the two Medical Directors to work, taking her through the neighborhood himself.

They passed through several long streets, then another passage, nearing the city wall. The fog and smell of medicine were heavier ahead, with a hint of unspeakable stench mixed in. Even though everyone wore face coverings, it made them frown deeply, and Tushere couldn’t help but retch.

The smell was not unfamiliar to Shang Ruyi.

Previously in the Taiyuan Military Camp, it was the same smell, almost causing Tushere to faint. Despite so much time passing, she hadn’t improved. Shang Ruyi gave a bitter smile and said: "Alright She’er, stay outside; don’t go."

Upon hearing this, Tushere hurriedly wiped her mouth: "I’m fine; I want to follow Xiao—ugh!"

But before she finished, another bout of retching ensued. Wo Xue hurriedly supported her, patting her back, and Shang Ruyi sighed: "If you go like this and really vomit, it will only add trouble."

"Ah..."

"It’s the same helping outside. Changle Square is full of patients."

Hearing her words and feeling downhearted, Tushere could only reluctantly stay behind to help the doctors on the other side take care of the patients, while Shang Ruyi, accompanied by Wo Xue, continued forward with Wu Huanzhi.

The passage ended at a vast open area but was muddy, mixed with unswept horse manure and urine — an intense stench, while opposite the open space under the city wall several rows of tall stables were built. The horses had been taken away, and some patients were moved there. Others, though, could stay under the eaves that barely shielded them from the wind and rain.

And they, didn’t even have straw mats.

These people’s conditions were obviously more severe than those outside; some were already comatose, while those conscious resembled emptied-out sacks, lying limp on the ground. As outsiders approached, their gray-white eyes didn’t blink; they lost vitality long ago.

The air was full of stench and heavy with the scent of death. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Seeing this situation, Wu Huanzhi sighed: "Apart from those who have already—, these patients were the first to contract the plague, and now they’ve reached a critical point, difficult to cure."

"..."

"Young Madam, we aim to cure diseases but must save lives."

"..."

"These people’s conditions are so severe that even if we distribute medicinal soup outside, they can’t drink it anymore, let alone——"

At this point, his gaze flickered, his tone hesitating like when earlier his prediction was interrupted by Shang Ruyi, and he said uneasily: "There’s also no money."

"..."

Shang Ruyi’s brow slightly arched.

But she still didn’t speak, simply staring at the desolate scene before her.

At that moment, a slender figure suddenly entered her vision.

A person wearing a gray-green robe, sleeves tightly bound, face covered with a veil approached, carrying a bowl of medicine, and went under an eave, raising a patient to feed them, though the patient apparently couldn’t take medicine normally and coughed violently after one sip, spraying the concoction onto the person.

Shang Ruyi felt a twinge in her heart.

But the person didn’t get angry, merely wiped their robe and softly said: "Take it slow."

The voice — it was a woman!

Shang Ruyi widened her eyes, watching her patiently feed the medicinal soup bit by bit, the patient quivering and coughing while the soup mixed with saliva ran down her hand, yet she seemed indifferent. Upon looking at her robes, it was clear she was wearing the Imperial Medical Bureau Medical Director’s robe, slightly differing from the ones worn by the two men previously!

It was actually a female Medical Director!