I am the stepmother of my son, and the little villain has changed into a little cotton-padded jacket

Wen Shutang immediately explained: "I'm not joking, old man, don't be angry, listen to me and explain slowly."

Wen Shutang told Zhao Sixian that Xiao Ze was ill and suspected of having contracted smallpox. The more Zhao Sixian listened, the deeper his frown deepened.

"This is what happened. If Aze really contracted smallpox in the academy, it proves that someone in the academy has already contracted the disease, and Aze is definitely not the only one who has been infected. In order to prevent the further spread of smallpox, the best way is to evacuate the students and let everyone go home for isolation. Otherwise, more and more people will be infected." Wen Shutang was a little anxious.

Hearing what Wen Shutang said, Zhao Sixian frowned and was unsure for a moment.

After a moment, Zhao Sixian waved his hand, turned his head and looked at the servants and ordered: "Tell the servants of the academy to send the children back. If anyone asks, tell them that I am unwell and will not give lectures these days. Let the children rest at home for a few days."

The servant flattered him and turned away to do his work.

Although Zhao Sixian was not sure whether what Wen Shutang said was true, he did not dare to gamble with the lives of so many children in the academy.

If it is really a plague, it would be better to send the children home as soon as possible. After all, it is better to believe it than not.

"I have already asked the servants to do it, Miss Wen, don't worry." Zhao Sixian stroked his beard and looked at Wen Shutang with a serious expression.

"But Miss Wen, are you sure it's smallpox? This is not something to joke about."

"Judging from Aze's symptoms, these are indeed the early symptoms of smallpox. And Aze said that he had seen children with rashes on their bodies in the academy. This proves that someone in the academy has been infected. Unless I have to, I would not have come to disturb the old gentleman in such a hurry." Wen Shutang responded seriously.

Zhao Sixian knew that Wen Shutang was not a rash person. She must have had a clear idea in mind if she came here in such a hurry.

Zhao Sixian nodded: "If this is the case, I'm afraid Qingshui Town will be in chaos."

"That's right. I hope you take good care of yourself, old man. Aze is very worried about you." Wen Shutang stood up and nodded slightly.

"Well, how is Aze? It's really my fault as a teacher that I didn't notice that there was anything wrong with my student." Zhao Sixian sighed softly, his brows full of worry for Xiao Ze.

"Aze's condition was discovered early and he is now taking medication for treatment. The old man can rest assured."

Wen Shutang pursed his lips and looked at Zhao Sixian: "There is one more thing I want to ask the old man."

"Miss Wen, feel free to ask. I will tell you everything I know."

"Do you know who was the first child to have fever?"

Zhao Sixian lowered his head and thought for a moment: "I remember that recently many students came to me to ask for leave because they were not feeling well. The first one to ask for leave should be Gao Yuefeng, the youngest son of the Gao family. He said at the time that he seemed to have caught a cold and had no strength in his body."

Gao family? Wen Shutang touched his chin and narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Okay, I understand. Thank you for telling me, old man. You should have a good rest. I'll take my leave first." Wen Shutang looked at him and nodded.

Zhao Sixian responded, and Wen Shutang left Mingde Academy.

Zhao Sixian looked at Wen Shutang's back, sighed slightly, and looked up at the blue sky.

How can ordinary people like them fight against natural disasters and plagues? The peaceful town of Qingshui will be in complete chaos.

Zhao Sixian shook his head and turned away.

After leaving the academy, Wen Shutang went to Song's residence. The servant who opened the door recognized Wen Shutang and led her directly into the front hall.

The servant said respectfully, "Miss Wen, please wait a moment. I will go and report to the young master."

Not long after, Song Zhoubai hurried to the front hall and was a little surprised when he saw Wen Shutang.

"Why did Madam Wen come here suddenly?"

Wen Shutang briefly explained the matter, and after listening to it, Song Zhoubai also frowned and his expression became serious.

"It's actually like this."

"I came here this time, first, to inform you of the importance of this matter, and second, I want you to go to the head of the pavilion and convey this matter. If we leave the infected people alone, the whole town will fall soon. I hope you will agree to make a decision, head of the pavilion." Wen Shutang looked at Song Zhoubai seriously and explained the pros and cons to him.

Song Zhoubai immediately nodded in agreement upon hearing this: "Okay, I understand. Ah Liu, prepare the car and go to Liang Mansion now!"

Ah Liu quickly turned around to prepare the car.

With Song Zhoubai here, there should be no problem on Liang Yan's side. After all, Qingshui Town is Liang Yan's direct jurisdiction. If anything happens to the people of Qingshui Town, Liang Yan will be the first to be blamed.

After leaving the Song Mansion, Wen Shutang went back to Jishidiang and found that it was still crowded.

Not only Jishidiang, but even the clinic across the street was packed with people. Everyone was asking for and buying medicine, and they looked very servant-like.

Ah Fu and Ah Yi were struggling to maintain order at the door, but they were squeezed so hard by the crowd that they could hardly stand.

"Everyone, please don't push! Master is not feeling well today and is not in the clinic! Everyone, please line up if you want to get medicine. Everyone can get the medicine!" Ah Fu shouted loudly, but his voice was soon drowned out by the noisy crowd.

Ah Yi also echoed and shouted: "Don't push, don't push! Everyone line up!"

The two men were so anxious that they were sweating profusely. No matter how they shouted, the chaotic crowd outside refused to listen.

Wen Shutang caught the key words in Ah Fu's words: Xue Ming is ill?

She had a bad feeling in her heart, so she paused, turned a corner and went to Xue Ming's house.

After knocking on the door, a young servant who looked not very old came to open the door. When he saw Wen Shutang, he frowned.

"Are you here to ask for medicine? The gentleman has been feeling unwell these days and has stopped seeing doctors. If you want medicine, please go to the clinic."

The servant was about to close the door when Wen Shutang stopped him: "Please wait a moment, little brother. I am not here to ask for medicine. I have something important to discuss with Mr. Xue. Please tell him that my last name is Wen."

The servant looked at her suspiciously and said, "Please wait here for a moment."

The servant turned around to pass the message, and Wen Shutang waited patiently there.

Not long after, the servant came back in a hurry.

"Madam Wen, I apologize for my disrespect to you earlier. Please follow me."

The servant took Wen Shutang through the corridor and stopped at the door of a house.

"Miss Wen, the master is in the house."

After he finished speaking, he bent down, lowered his head, stood aside quietly, and stopped talking.

Wen Shutang nodded, reached out to push open the door and walked into the room. As soon as she entered, before she could say anything, she heard violent coughing coming from the room.

She was slightly shocked. Could it be that Xue Ming had been infected?