readsfreenovel Chapter 500: A very reserved uncle-in-law
Chapter 500: A very reserved uncle-in-law
"Uncle!" Chu Chu shouted with joy. She saw that the man was different from ordinary wealthy people. He was not bloated at all. He was tall and thin, with a slightly longer face. He was at least older than his in-law Grandma Li. Twenty years old, a bit similar.
Shangguan Zhi also showed joy and smiled kindly. He had been staring at Chu Chu just now, but he didn't dare to come forward: "Thank you for your hard work, Miss Shun Guogong."
Then he added another sentence to Jiao Zhongjue: "Thank you for your hard work, sir."
The person who wanted to meet Chu Chu had already been informed of Chu Chu's identity. Shangguan knew he was one of his own, but he was a little intimidated by the presence of so many officials.
Seeing that the two of them seemed to have something to say, Jiao Zhongjue put on his and Chu Chu's masks and hats again, waved several officials out of the door to talk, leaving the space in the room for Chu Chu and Shangguan Zhi. .
Magistrate Zhong was busy reporting on the anti-epidemic situation in Weizhou County, saying that the medicines had just arrived today and had been distributed to various points, and all patients had taken the medicines.
Jiao Zhongjue: "That's right so quickly. The effect of taking the medicine in Teng County is obvious, but the situation in this county is a bit special. I don't know if this medicine has any effect on dysentery. I can only adjust it tomorrow depending on the situation."
If you have anything, go back and arrange it in time. No matter how busy you are, you have to take turns to rest. We also need to take a rest and make plans tomorrow. "
"Prince Jue, tomorrow..."
"Just send someone to follow us tomorrow."
Magistrate Zhong seemed to have something to say, and he didn't know if he wanted to accompany them to dinner, but Jiao Zhongjue waved his hand and asked his entourage to see them off.
Magistrate Zhong had no choice but to leave with the three officials without waiting for Shangguan Zhi to join him.
In the hall inside, Shangguan Zhi introduced himself: "I am the eldest of the three uncles in the family. There have been patients in the family, so I didn't dare to arrange for the young lady to live there."
Her expression was very respectful, but since it was the first time they met and she knew that she was the legitimate daughter of Duke Shun, she was too restrained.
"Uncle, my in-laws, my grandma and my aunt all call me Chu Chu, you should call me that too.
They were very worried about your safety and brought you a letter. "
Luo Mei, who had been waiting outside the door for a long time, heard this and brought the letters in. Chu Chu took them and handed them all over.
Shangguan walked over and didn't open it immediately, but he put it down and held it tightly, and nodded to Chu Chu's words to show that he understood.
Chu Chu asked again: "Are there any sick people at home? Have you taken any medicine?"
Shangguan Zhi immediately replied: "Two servants died earlier, and they were moved out and burned according to the government's requirements. The other three who were slightly ill were originally sent to Zhuangzi outside the city to be raised, but unexpectedly they contracted dysentery and died again. Got one.
Today Zhuangzi sent word that the other two might not be able to survive. Several farmers in Zhuangzi are now infected with dysentery, but the medicine they got today has been delivered, so I'm afraid it will be difficult. "
He looked a little downcast and a little lethargic.
"It will get better tomorrow." Chu Chu told her uncle about the conditions of the patients in Teng County after taking the medicine. As expected, Shangguan Zhi's brows relaxed a lot.
"What kind of water is drinking in Zhuangzi?" Chu Chu couldn't help but ask.
Shangguan said straightly: "It's also well water, and it was also filled with lime seven or eight days ago according to the government's requirements."
"Have anyone in my uncle's family ever contracted dysentery?" Chu Chu asked again.
Shangguanzhi replied: "No, later it turned out that the epidemic outside was too serious and many people died. Even the servants were not allowed to go out. We all ate the stored food. We also grew some vegetables in the backyard. We saved some and still had enough to eat. I drink the decoction every day without stopping.”
"Uncle, this is the right approach. It is better for the family to stay at home quietly and not go out unless necessary." Shangguan nodded silently, but looked at Chu Chu a little strange, as if he felt that such words should not be so small. The child can tell.
So Chu Chu explained: "My grandma should have said in the letter that Chu Chu is knowledgeable in pharmacology and has become a master of famous teachers. This time she came with the most famous Tang doctor in the capital."
Shangguan Zhi was doubtful. Fortunately, Jiao Zhongjue came in, but Shangguan Zhi became even more cautious after seeing him.
But I still talked to them a few words, and told them about the arrangements in the house, saying that there were two women and two boys who were specially arranged to cook rice and hot water here, and they were not infected, so they were allowed to do whatever they wanted.
Chu Chu and Jiao Zhongjue discussed it and said, "My uncle will arrange for someone to take us to Zhuangzi tomorrow where there are patients."
Shangguan Zhi was a little hesitant: "Miss, why don't you go? It's too dangerous. The people inside may not be able to survive. The government has already requested that it be sealed. The safety of miss and adults is more important."
"No, maybe they can still be saved. Uncle, don't be afraid, Chu Chu knows what's going on."
Seeing that Shangguan Zhi was still worried, Jiao Zhongjue quickly explained: "Magistrate Zhong will also go there tomorrow. Don't be too nervous. Chu Chu and the Twelve Princes are here to save people's lives."
"Then... the grass people will take you there personally."
Her uncle-in-law always called herself a commoner, and still insisted on calling her miss. Chuchu felt uncomfortable hearing this, but there was a difference between superiority and inferiority, and there was nothing she could do about it. In this era, the status of businessmen was lower than that of farmers.
But when he got up the next day, Jiao Zhongjue told Chu Chu that his uncle-in-law didn’t need to go with him. He said that Magistrate Zhong had already decided on several villages, which were all near the county seat, and the patients were better than those in his uncle’s village. It was much more critical, and Zhuangzi had a large number of people, so it was easier to see the trend of the situation.
But Shangguanzhi came over early in the morning and was waiting. He was still fully equipped and covered tightly. He even drove the carriage himself and pulled a cart of vegetables.
Chu Chu went out and said to her uncle, "Uncle, let the people in Zhuangzi not drink the water from the well, let alone the river water."
Shangguan Zhi looked embarrassed and frowned again: "There are dozens of people in Zhuangzi! It's dozens of miles away! Now the patients can't move around, where can they get enough to drink if they are sent in buckets? If you don't drink well water, don't drink river water. Then there will be no water to drink.”
Chu Chu had no choice but to give her uncle some medicine to treat dysentery and some disinfectant powder, knowing that the government had regulations on control. She repeatedly asked him to ask the people in the village to boil the water several times before consuming it.
However, knowing that none of her close relatives were sick, Chu Chu breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "You are all fine, so my grandma and aunt can rest assured. We will pass the news to them. It's just an epidemic." I haven’t been able to suppress it yet, so I’d better go out less often and don’t have to come over again.”
Shangguanzhi thanked them again. Seeing that they were about to leave, he said goodbye after receiving his own medicine. He also apologized profusely for not being able to entertain them warmly because of the epidemic. He also said that if there was a chance after the epidemic, Let them sit at home again.
Magistrate Zhong personally took them on inspection without any attendants. He also apologized and said: "The government office has relatively few manpower, and most of them went out early in the morning."