The majority of the patients were Qian Guan's subordinates, and with his lead, everyone immediately began to practice.
Feng Yinwan secretly felt relieved and turned to look at Li Chengyan, only to find him already enthusiastically jumping, even showing signs of wanting to compete with Qian Guan.
"..."
Why did it feel like he was enjoying himself?
Yu Ping arrived when the two were in the midst of an intense battle. Li Chengyan looked up at the sound of her arrival and instantly performed a flipped version of "White Crane Spreads its Wings."
His expression clearly conveyed, "Don't I look handsome?"
Feng Yinwan's lips twitched, and she decisively pulled Yu Ping back into the tent.
A while later, a military doctor reported the situation. Knowing they were the severe cases sent from the Jingzhao Prefecture, Feng Yinwan immediately went. She also instructed Yu Ping to fetch the medicine from the back.
She left in a hurry, and Yu Ping dared not delay. She rushed out the door but only took a couple of steps before bumping into Qi Xuan.
The incident from yesterday had not yet passed. Her brows furrowed, and she decided to avoid him. However, Qi Xuan, seeing this, stubbornly pursued her.
"Yu Ping, wait."
Yu Ping pretended not to hear him.
"Yu Ping!"
Seeing this, Qi Xuan stepped forward and blocked her path.
"What is it? I need to get medicine for the patients. I don't have time for you."
Her expression was impatient, clearly showing her prejudice against him. Qi Xuan frowned, unable to understand.
"Why were you angry yesterday? Was it because I didn't abandon my sword and directly fought with General Li?"
You know and you ask!
He paused, then added, "Actually, you don't need to worry. I know General Li's temperament. He wouldn't actually hurt you."
Yu Ping:?
Thank you for your concern!
Oblivious, he continued, "Can you ask the Princess Consort to move back to the Prince's mansion and stop arguing with the Prince?"
"No!"
Furious, she shoved him away and continued forward without looking back.
Behind them, Qi Xuan stood stunned, his small head filled with great confusion. His numerous questions eventually turned into a sigh.
His Highness Prince Yun was indeed right. The hearts of women are like needles in the sea!
After all, the exercises were for strengthening the body and incorporated the Five Animal Frolics. Feng Yinwan's calisthenics were indeed effective. Within two days, the severe cases in the isolation ward had become mild, and the mild cases had completely recovered.
Moreover, the soldiers not only practiced themselves but also dragged the patients sent by the Jingzhao Prefecture to join them, turning the exercises into a spectacle.
"When you do the second movement, your arms should be like this, not like this. Pay attention, and do the movements correctly!"
"No, your legs are wrong too. Spread them apart, yes, that's right!"
The prisoner trembled, "Soldiers, please spare me..."
Help! Except when he was captured, he had never been treated with such adoration in his life!
The army camp urgently needed someone in charge, so on the third day, Li Chengyan led the soldiers back to the camp. Before leaving, he specifically swaggered past Feng Yinwan. However, before he could even speak to Yu Ping, Ye Tinglan had already lifted the tent flap and entered.
Seeing him, his dark eyes narrowed. "The troops are waiting at the training grounds. Why haven't you departed yet?"
Li Chengyan coughed into his fist. "Came to get something. Leaving now."
Ye Tinglan's brow furrowed. Before he could figure out what "something" Li Chengyan was referring to, he heard a rustle from that side, and Yu Ping cried out in alarm.
"General Li..."
The sachet she wore at her waist had been snatched by Li Chengyan!
The faint powder swirled gently on his fingertips and easily fell into his palm. The next moment, the corner of his lips curved up triumphantly.
"This sachet is nice. This general has been dreaming a lot lately and it's perfect for soothing the nerves."
"But, I have money in there..."
What kind of girl keeps money in a sachet?
Li Chengyan was also startled by this. Before he could respond, Feng Yinwan had already intervened.
"If you can't sleep, take medicine. Why are you snatching Yu Ping's sachet? Give it back immediately!"
Shameless for snatching a woman's money!
The fear of being dominated by this woman from the past two days still lingered. Not daring to provoke her, Li Chengyan shoved the sachet into his chest and decisively fled.
"Cousin, cousin-in-law, military affairs are urgent. I'll take my leave!"
He scurried away faster than if his feet were greased. Feng Yinwan's brows furrowed deeply, and she immediately prepared to chase after him. However, after only two steps, Ye Tinglan gripped her forearm.
"Princess Consort, I have something to tell you."
What could be more important than money?
Feng Yinwan waved her hand. "Your Highness, please wait a moment. I'll be right back."
Unexpectedly, the grip on her wrist tightened. Ye Tinglan looked down at her, his dark eyes unreadable.
"There's news from the Ministry of Justice."
The news from the Ministry of Justice was naturally related to the epidemic. Feng Yinwan was slightly taken aback and immediately became serious.
However, what she didn't expect was that this news was not about the capital but from three neighboring prefectures.
"The investigators sent by the Ministry of Justice sent back news yesterday. The outbreaks in various places started suddenly, but they are all related to the military camps."
The words "military camps" sent a tremor through Feng Yinwan's heart.
Ye Tinglan looked at her calmly and his thin lips parted again.
"The three prefectures are adjacent to the capital, and their borders are all strategic strongholds. They occupy nearly half of the court's military strength. The Emperor must have anticipated this, which is why he was so furious."
Half of the Jing Dynasty's military strength, the severity of the situation could be imagined.
The military camps in various regions should have been strictly guarded, yet a virulent disease broke out simultaneously within a few days. Behind this, there must be a malicious mastermind manipulating things from the shadows!
Feng Yinwan's beautiful eyes darkened. Just as she was about to speak, she met Ye Tinglan's hesitant gaze and was immediately taken aback.
"Does Your Highness have something more to say?"
She rarely saw the word "hesitation" on Ye Tinglan's face.
To her surprise, Ye Tinglan shook his head. "The Ministry of Justice and the Supreme Court will continue to investigate this matter. Now that there are few patients left in the isolation ward, you have completed the task assigned by the Emperor."
While that was true, the epidemic in the three prefectures was still raging, and malaria was far from over.
Feng Yinwan pursed her lips, a silent solemnity deepening in her eyes.
"I will go and check on the patients."
Li Chengyan and the others had long since left. The tents, bustling and crowded yesterday, were now desolate and lonely, with only a few people remaining.
Feng Yinwan strode forward, but before she could enter, Qi Xuan rushed over in a hurry.
"Princess Consort, it's bad! Miss Feng Er swallowed a candle while the guards weren't paying attention. She's foaming at the mouth and has fainted!"
Swallowed a candle?
She really was full of tricks!
Feng Yinwan's brows furrowed, and she immediately changed direction.
"Go and see."
Feng Yiyi had always been held separately, watched over by two guards. When they entered, Feng Yiyi was lying on the ground, her limbs convulsing, and white foam still spewing from her mouth.
The guards, feeling they had failed in their duty, knelt down as soon as they saw her.
"Princess Consort..."
"No need for formalities. Help her up first."
"Yes."
The two men worked together to lift Feng Yiyi onto the bed. Feng Yinwan stepped forward and felt her pulse. Her eyebrows immediately rose.
Did she really swallow it?
What happened to Feng Yiyi? Did she suddenly not want to live anymore?