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Chapter 902: Chapter 905: Moved
"I wanted to come out to report the news, but I’ve been detained by the people in the village. I only found a chance to run out today."
Almond briefly described her experiences over the past few days.
She didn’t know any grand principles, but she knew that if the plague spread, even more people would die.
Granny Su and the others heard the commotion and opened their doors. When they heard the word "plague," their faces turned pale with fear.
"Madam, please go inside quickly."
Granny Su hurriedly urged, fearing that if it spread, it would be a matter of life and death.
Qiao Duo’er shook her head, "Don’t worry, I’m far from Almond, there won’t be any problem."
Granny Su wanted to persuade further, but Qing Yue pulled her back.
Mrs. Tan and Almond were far apart and Almond was standing downwind, so there was no risk.
The plague was a serious matter; it was better to get a clear understanding.
"Describe the symptoms of the plague," Qing Yue asked with a frown.
"It’s a fever, the forehead is very hot, and there is vomiting and diarrhea, inability to eat, one can only drink some water. From the onset of the fever to death, it only takes five days."
Almond’s body trembled slightly; she was very afraid that she would be the next to leave this world.
She was only thirteen and hadn’t had the chance to enjoy her life yet.
"How are you feeling now?"
Qiao Duo’er was very concerned. Almond had only followed her for a short while, but she had already come to think of this sweet and kind girl as a little sister.
"So far I’m fine, but I can’t burden you all, I should go back," Almond said with a pained expression.
If she really was infected, everyone in Big Willow Village would suffer because of her.
She couldn’t be that selfish!
Qiao Duo’er quickly said, "Don’t go; if you return, you’ll only be facing a dead end. It’s better for you to stay and observe for a while. During this time, don’t contact other people, and there won’t be a problem."
Quarantine was of the utmost importance. As long as the disease didn’t spread, there would always be a day it could be eliminated.
"Madam, I’m afraid I can only repay your kindness in the next life," Almond said, moved.
Almond was touched because she had never imagined Qiao Duo’er would still be willing to take her in, without the slightest sign of disgust.
Qiao Duo comforted her, "Don’t think too much; as long as the quarantine is done properly, there will be no spread of contagion. Besides, it’s not certain that you’re infected yet, so don’t be so pessimistic."
Staying here, Almond might still have a glimmer of hope.
The Qing Yue sisters had medical knowledge, and Bai Yifan’s notebook was here—there must be records about the plague in it.
After much persuasion, Duo’er finally convinced Almond to agree. If there were other choices, she wouldn’t want to die either.
Granny Su and Bai Yan cleaned out the room farthest from the main house overnight.
They also sprinkled quicklime around the area as instructed by Duo’er, and Qing Yue lit some mugwort.
By the time they had finished all these preparations, it was already early morning.
Lying in bed, Duo’er was still full of worries.
Based on Almond’s description, she felt that the plague was very similar to the flu mentioned in later times.
Like...the vicious SARS outbreak of a certain year.
Medical science in later times was much more advanced than now, but it still seemed somewhat powerless against SARS.
Could it be even less possible to cure under these conditions?
"Why are those people afraid of being burned to death?"
Qiao Duo’er asked, puzzled.
Tan Zhenghong explained, "Thirty-five years ago, there was a plague outbreak. At that time, we were at war with the Beijiang People, and the Imperial court was short-handed, so the Saint ordered a city to be burned. To this day, the common people are still afraid."
Slaughtering the city, burning the city—the fire was said to have burned for three days and three nights, with flames that reddened half the sky.
Later, the war was won, but that wasn’t important.
As commoners, they only wanted to live their lives in peace.
