On the seemingly peaceful border of the dynasty, beneath the tranquil surface, a terrifying crisis was quietly approaching. The epidemic that had once been successfully suppressed and almost faded from people's memories was now raging again, like a devil crawling out of the abyss of hell, baring its fangs.
At first, there were only faint signs. In several remote villages, villagers began to develop high fevers without warning, and their coughing echoed sharply in the silent night. But who could have imagined that within just a few days, the disease would spread at an astonishing speed, like wildfire fanned by howling winds. The once - peaceful border region was instantly engulfed in boundless panic.
The air in the streets and alleys was thick with fear. People shut their doors tightly, their eyes filled with terror and helplessness. Lin Yue, a highly respected core figure in the Imperial Medical Academy, nearly dropped the tea cup in her hand when she received the urgent report of the epidemic's resurgence. Her face turned deathly pale, and a strong sense of unease welled up inside her.
She had a deep - seated memory of the horror of this epidemic. The previous outbreak had shattered countless families, and the people had struggled bitterly in the throes of illness. Now that it had returned, there was no room for the slightest negligence. Without a moment's hesitation, she sprang into action. Her rapid footsteps echoed through the corridors of the Imperial Medical Academy as she rushed from room to room, summoning experienced imperial doctors with a loud voice. At the same time, she directed the pharmacy boys to quickly load all kinds of precious medical supplies onto the carts, including life - saving pills, herbs for decocting medicine, and disinfectant herbs.
Once everything was ready, Lin Yue led the group and set off at full speed towards the border. Along the way, the rapid clatter of horse hooves filled the air, but Lin Yue's thoughts drifted back to the dark days of the previous epidemic outbreak. The painful groans and desperate eyes weighed heavily on her heart like shackles. She clenched her fists tightly and silently vowed, "This time, I will definitely bring the epidemic under control and never let the people suffer like this again."
When they arrived at the border, the sight that greeted Lin Yue made her heart ache even more. The patients lay weakly on makeshift beds, their faces pale and their eyes vacant. Lin Yue and the imperial doctors did not hesitate for a moment and immediately plunged into the arduous rescue work.
They braved the scorching sun and visited each patient from house to house. Lin Yue always gently inquired about their conditions, carefully recording every detail from the onset time and initial symptoms to changes in their diet and daily life. At the same time, she carefully observed their tongue coatings and pulses, not missing the slightest clue.
However, as the investigation deepened, Lin Yue's doubts grew larger and larger. She discovered that the way the epidemic was spreading was extremely strange. The outbreak points were unusually concentrated, as if someone had deliberately selected these villages as targets. Moreover, the transmission routes were so peculiar that it didn't seem like the random spread of an epidemic in a natural state; instead, it was more like someone was deliberately promoting its spread along a specific route.
One day, Lin Yue sat in the makeshift medical hall, her pen stopping involuntarily. She stared intently at the medical records, her brows furrowing deeply. "How could this be? After the
epidemic was brought under control last time, all epidemic prevention measures were strictly implemented. How could it suddenly break out concentratedly in these few villages? These transmission routes are too abnormal," she muttered to herself, a strong sense of unease welling up inside her.
If it were a natural recurrence of the epidemic, although the treatment process would be difficult, with the experience accumulated over the years by herself and the imperial doctors, as well as the treatment plans summarized from the previous successful treatment, there would still be ways to deal with it. But if it was artificially spread, what was the hidden purpose behind it? And who was pulling the strings in the dark? Just thinking about it sent a chill down Lin Yue's spine.
As a medical practitioner, she had always believed that her only enemy was the disease, and with her excellent medical skills, she could overcome all ailments. But at this moment, she realized that things were far more complicated than she had imagined. Once it was confirmed that the spread was artificial, this crisis would no longer be limited to the epidemic itself; it could very well be related to the life and death of the country and the fate of countless people.
Lin Yue took a deep breath, trying to calm her flustered emotions. She knew that in this critical moment, panic would only make the situation worse. The most urgent task was to find conclusive evidence as soon as possible to confirm her suspicions. Only in this way could they formulate practical countermeasures to save the suffering people and safeguard the peace of the country.
So, Lin Yue told Li Yi, who had come to handle border affairs with her, all her doubts and concerns in detail. After hearing this, Li Yi's handsome face instantly turned cold. His brows knitted tightly together, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes. "This is no simple matter. I will immediately arrange for people to conduct a secret investigation," he said decisively.
In the following days, Li Yi dispatched his most elite undercover guards. They moved like ghosts through every corner of the border, not missing any suspicious clue. After several days of arduous investigation, they finally found traces of the enemy. It turned out that the forces of a neighboring country, in an attempt to weaken the strength of the dynasty, had meticulously planned this conspiracy. They had bribed some greedy border residents to deliberately spread the epidemic in the border area, hoping to create chaos and take the opportunity to launch a war and annex the dynasty's territory.
The moment they learned the truth, Lin Yue and Li Yi both knew that the situation was extremely critical. Lin Yue did not flinch. She decided to increase the intensity of treatment while finding ways to prevent the further spread of the epidemic.
In terms of treatment, she and the imperial doctors stayed by the patients' sides day and night. Their eyes were bloodshot, but they remained fully focused. They continuously adjusted the prescriptions according to each patient's specific condition. To ensure the effectiveness of the decoction, Lin Yue personally supervised the boiling process, strictly controlling every aspect from the selection of herbs and soaking time to the control of the heat. After the decoction was ready, she personally fed it to the weak patients spoon by spoon.
At the same time, Lin Yue actively organized the local people to take protective measures. She patiently taught the people how to wash their hands correctly, demonstrating the movements over and over again. She explained the importance of wearing masks in simple and understandable language and even made simple masks for the people with her own hands. For the houses where the patients lived, she led the assistants from the medical hall to thoroughly disinfect them with boiled herbal water, leaving no corner untouched.
On the other side, Li Yi was also busy formulating counterattack strategies. He knew that in the
face of the enemy's conspiracy, they could not just sit back and wait for disaster; they had to take the initiative to gain the upper hand in the war. He discussed day and night with the border generals, studying maps and analyzing the enemy's possible attack routes. Finally, they decided to first strengthen the border defenses, add sentries at key checkpoints, and deploy heavy troops to prevent the enemy from taking advantage of the situation and invading. At the same time, an elite troop was dispatched to secretly infiltrate the enemy country and find the strongholds where the enemy was spreading the epidemic, delivering a fatal blow.
During the process of formulating counterattack strategies, Lin Yue and Li Yi closely cooperated like a highly coordinated team. Lin Yue, with her knowledge of the epidemic, provided Li Yi with many valuable suggestions on how to cut off the transmission routes of the epidemic. For example, when the army was on the move, they should choose routes far away from the epidemic - stricken areas, and the soldiers should take personal protective measures, such as carrying enough herbal sachets and disinfectant potions. Li Yi, in turn, informed Lin Yue of every step of the military operations in a timely manner, allowing her to flexibly adjust the treatment plan according to the situation.
After a long and arduous effort, the treatment work finally achieved remarkable results. More and more patients gradually recovered under the careful care of Lin Yue and the imperial doctors. Smiles returned to their faces, and vitality filled their eyes. At the same time, the spread of the epidemic was effectively controlled, and the once - rampaging disease was finally contained.
The elite troop dispatched by Li Yi also successfully completed its mission. After going through many hardships in the enemy country, they finally found the enemy's strongholds for spreading the epidemic. After a fierce battle, the strongholds were completely destroyed, and the enemy's carefully planned conspiracy fell apart. After suffering heavy losses, the enemy did not dare to act rashly for the time being and could only slink back to their own country.
Although this thrilling epidemic crisis had been temporarily resolved, Lin Yue and Li Yi both knew that this was just a try to from the enemy. In the days to come, they would face more unknown challenges. However, there was no trace of fear in their eyes, for they firmly believed that as long as they stood side by side, no difficulty could stop their determination to protect the dynasty and its people.
On the way back to the capital, the carriage moved slowly. Lin Yue looked out of the carriage window. The crops in the fields swayed gently in the breeze, presenting a scene of peace and tranquility. However, her heart was filled with mixed emotions. She knew that the responsibility she carried was extremely heavy. As a medical practitioner, saving lives was her lifelong mission; as a member of the dynasty, safeguarding the safety of the country and its people was an unshirkable responsibility. She secretly made up her mind to continuously improve her medical skills, learn more medical knowledge, and contribute all her strength to protecting the peace of the dynasty.
Li Yi sat beside her. Looking at Lin Yue's determined eyes, he was filled with admiration. He knew that in the days to come, they would face more storms together. But he believed that as long as they worked together, they would surely be able to overcome all difficulties and protect the country, ensuring that the people would always live in peace and happiness.
After returning to the capital, Lin Yue and Li Yi reported the detailed situation of the epidemic's resurgence and the enemy's sinister plot to the emperor. "Outrageous! How dare the neighboring country act so brazenly!" Emperor Li Yi immediately ordered the strengthening of border defenses and the dispatch of more troops to garrison the border. At the same time, a stern warning was issued to the neighboring country, stating that if they dared to provoke again, they would be severely punished.
Lin Yue was also commended by the emperor for her outstanding performance in the epidemic treatment. However, Lin Yue did not become complacent. She knew that this was just a small episode on her long medical journey and the road of protecting the country. In the future, there would be more challenges waiting for her, and more people would need her help.
In the following days, Lin Yue devoted herself wholeheartedly to the work of the Imperial Medical Academy. She recorded the experience and lessons learned from this epidemic treatment in detail and discussed them with other imperial doctors. Together, they analyzed the conditions, improved the prescriptions, and strived to find better treatment methods to deal with possible future epidemic outbreaks. At the same time, Lin Yue actively participated in the training of young imperial doctors. She patiently taught them medical skills, shared her clinical experience, and imparted all her knowledge without reservation. She hoped to train more excellent medical practitioners and make them a solid force for protecting the people's health.
Li Yi continued to offer strategies for the country's safety in the court. He strengthened the management of border affairs and maintained close contact with the border generals. He often personally inspected the border to understand the actual situation. He knew that only by making full preparations could they be invincible in future possible crises.
With the passage of time, under the joint efforts of many ambitious people like Lin Yue and Li Yi, the dynasty became stronger and stronger. The people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and their lives were happy and fulfilling. In the market, people came and went, and it was bustling with activity; in the fields, farmers worked hard, their faces beaming with the joy of a good harvest.
However, Lin Yue and Li Yi never forgot the previous epidemic crisis. They remained vigilant at all times and continued to work tirelessly to protect the peace and tranquility of the dynasty. They knew that whenever the country and its people needed them, they would not hesitate to step forward and fight to protect this land once again.