Red makeup against the world

Chapter 482

Although Xu Wanzhen firmly believed in this strategy, she hesitated when she thought about going to see Empress Dowager Xiao, and asked in a low voice: "Grandmother, do you really believe in Zhener like that? If there is an accident, what should I do if I hurt my family?" .”

Mrs. Xu straightened the black hair hanging on her shoulders for her, and comforted her: "Although we are not a wealthy family, your grandfather always said that when you are alive, do good to others and do not count gains or losses without asking for anything in return. Since there is such a method, It may save a city and a state, how can we not try?"

"Even if something goes wrong, let's think of a solution. You can't ignore your life just to worry about possible risks. If you don't do it right now, will you be able to sleep peacefully when the epidemic breaks out?"

After tidying up her hair, Mrs. Xu said with a smile: "It's getting late, don't make Mrs. Zhuang wait. Go, don't think so much, do your best, and be worthy of your own heart."

"I'm worthy of my heart", Xu Wanzhen chewed on this sentence, her eyes lit up.After dispelling the uneasiness in her heart, she bowed gracefully and said: "Zhen'er, thank you for your words."

This is her second time entering the palace, although she did not have the nervousness of entering the palace for the first time, Xu Wanzhen still couldn't help swallowing when she thought about what she would report to Empress Dowager Xiao later.

Mrs. Zhuang sensed her nervousness and said in a low voice, "Don't be afraid, I'm right by your side."

Xu Wanzhen glanced at her gratefully and nodded slightly.

Under the guidance of the maid, the two came to Yanqing Palace and climbed up the white marble steps in front of the gate.

Xu Wanzhen adjusted her breathing, forced herself to focus on the steps under her feet, and kept writing in her heart.

Empress Dowager Xiao was afraid of the cold, even in this scorching summer, she dared not use ice in the palace.It's just that the doors and windows are all wide open, and there are court ladies and eunuchs hidden behind the curtains fanning the wind to bring air flow into the hall.

But the climate is too hot, and the fan is also hot when it comes out.Just like in modern midsummer, even if the fan is turned on to the maximum gear, it is useless, and the air conditioner must be turned on to stop sweating.

After walking all the way, Mrs. Zhuang's sweat was already dripping down her forehead, and she didn't feel cool at all after entering the palace.The underwear was sticking wet to the back, which was really uncomfortable.

Empress Dowager Xiao wore a half-worn sandalwood-colored gold silk cross-neck gown, revealing a black-colored flute-trimmed skirt.The strands of silver hair were not tied into a high bun, but were only loosely combed into a bun with a white jade hairpin. It didn't look as majestic as I saw on the birthday last time, but more gentle and loving.

She was cutting the branches of a pot of begonias placed on the desk, when she saw the two people coming in, she put down the flower clippers and said, "Why do you suddenly want to visit Ai's house today?" She glanced at Mrs. Zhuang and followed behind, walking in an orderly manner. Xu Wanzhen jokingly said, "But for marriage?"

I followed Mrs. Zhuang to meet the ceremony, and seeing the Empress Dowager Xiao's daily attire and such a casual atmosphere, she seemed like an ordinary old lady receiving guests who came suddenly.

Xu Wanzhen's pounding heart gradually settled down under the smile of Empress Dowager Xiao.

Mrs. Zhuang smiled and greeted: "I feel really sorry for disturbing the Queen Mother's purity. I am here this time because I have other important matters."

"Oh?" Empress Dowager Xiao was surprised, cleaned her hands under Liuli's service, and asked: "The Ai family has not heard about the world for a long time, I'm afraid I can't help you much."

The urgent request to see her was not because of Xu Wanzhen's marriage.She couldn't think of a reason for the two of them to come to see her on such a hot day.Especially Mrs. Zhuang, who is notoriously afraid of heat.For her to make this special trip, I am afraid that something difficult happened to Duke Anguo's mansion?She stopped her first, so as not to make everyone embarrassed when Mrs. Zhuang pleaded later.

Mrs. Zhuang took the tea from the court lady and said: "This matter was brought up by the minister's wife and righteous daughter. The minister's wife is just asking to see the Queen Mother for her."

It turned out that I had made a mistake, Empress Dowager Xiao thought to herself.That being the case, let's hear what it is.She nodded and said, "Talk."

Xu Wanzhen sat in a dignified posture, and her voice was clear and clear: "The Empress Dowager, the Yellow River broke its embankment and the Luoshui River flooded recently. Sitting at home, I know that there are people who have been displaced, hungry and sick. After the heavy rain, the weather is so hot that it is most likely to cause an epidemic. The minister named Dr. Su Based on the anti-epidemic strategy, the anti-epidemic policy has been drafted, and the Empress Dowager is invited to read it."

After finishing speaking, she stood up gracefully, knelt down two feet in front of Empress Dowager Xiao, and raised the brocade box where Chen was placed with both hands.

How many storms and waves has the Queen Mother Xiao been able to sit firmly in this position?How many things have you seen?But Xu Wan's real actions still took her by surprise.

Epidemic prevention regulations?She has seen epidemics, large and small, several times, and even experienced them once.After so many years, she still remembers the thrilling time.

When she came back to her senses, she motioned for Liuli to take the brocade box, and said softly, "Good boy, get up quickly."

Regardless of whether this statement works or not, she has such a compassionate heart, which is already worthy of her special attention.

"Come and talk to Ai's family carefully, how did you get this piece of Chen?"

Xu Wanzhen sat on the rejuvenation stool, talking about Su Liangzhi's childhood experience, all the way to asking to see Mrs. Zhuang yesterday.It was very detailed, but the section about Mr. Ning was omitted.

In the face of such a big risk, she didn't want to involve Mr. Ning, her only son still depended on her for a living.It's not too late to ask for credit for her when it really works.

She was articulate and well-organized, and she explained the ins and outs of the matter clearly within two cups of tea.

Empress Dowager Xiao became more and more amazed by what she heard. She opened the brocade box and took out a note to read carefully. At the same time, she compared the epidemic situation she had personally experienced, and the treatment methods of the doctors who treated the patients.

The more I look at it, the more I feel that this article is well thought out, and there are one-to-one corresponding methods for various situations such as prevention and treatment, diagnosis and treatment, control of the spread of the epidemic, and aftermath.

Empress Dowager Xiao's vision is beyond the comparability of ordinary housewives, and she can see the extraordinaryness of this strategy at a glance.Although many methods are unheard of, they are self-contained and are by no means fabricated out of thin air.

What surprised her even more was the heart of the boudoir girl in front of her.

Gently putting the paper back into the brocade box, Empress Dowager Xiao looked at Xu Wanzhen and asked, "Aren't you afraid? You are not afraid that what happened in Yingzhou will happen again, and even your life is in danger? You know, this is not a state. The implementation of this law will affect all affected areas, including the capital city."

Xu Wanzhen's eyes were clear, her tone was firm, and she said slowly: "I'm afraid to go back to the Empress Dowager. But my grandmother said that when you do good to others, you don't count gains or losses if you don't ask for anything in return. All living things are suffering, and the common people are innocent. Since my daughter firmly believes that this strategy can save people If you lose your life, you can't just stand by and stay out of it."

She walked into the room and knelt down slowly, and said: "My daughter only asks for the Empress Dowager. If the epidemic is delayed because of this, I beg the Empress Dowager to only punish my daughter and have nothing to do with others. My daughter will pay for it with her life. Thank you heaven and earth!"

(End of this chapter)