The person leading the convoy with supplies this time was Xi Jiu.
He led three carriages, their origin unknown.
Finally, they had arrived!
Chu Qianli was the first to step forward, "This princess will personally inspect the supplies."
Without giving anyone else a chance to react, she quickly entered one of the carriages.
This carriage was actually empty. Her intention in entering was to place the supplies from the Qiankun Chain inside.
This way, everyone would assume the goods were delivered by Xi Jiu.
Furthermore, by having Prince Ling announce Xi Jiu as his subordinate, no one would harbor any suspicion.
Although she was a princess, when it came to public opinion, she was naturally not as convincing as Chu Lingyang, who had a long history of meritorious service in Nanming.
At least, for now, no one truly respected her.
"Everyone," Chu Qianli emerged and stood before the captains, speaking solemnly, "After a flood, illness is inevitable."
Illness!
No one dared to voice this, yet in their hearts, everyone felt a sense of unease.
The flood had claimed so many lives, and this, on the outskirts of the imperial city, was unprecedented.
In fact, those who were older knew that in any place where a flood had caused many deaths, an epidemic was likely to follow.
An epidemic was an absolutely terrifying prospect.
But no one dared to mention it, because once spoken, it would undoubtedly demoralize the troops.
Unexpectedly, the young princess dared to speak of it so directly!
Or was it because she was too young to understand the severe consequences of such words?
Chu Minghao pursed his lips, at this moment, he too dared not speak.
"Your Highness, this... it may not necessarily be so..." Chu Lingyang's words were spoken with a hint of guilt.
Even a village where tens or hundreds of people died could potentially contract an epidemic. After all, it was a flood, and the water carried many terrifying pathogens that could spread to people.
Let alone this time, when over two thousand people had perished.
"Second Royal Uncle, in truth, this matter is not so difficult to speak of."
Chu Qianli glanced at Xi Jiu, "Deputy General Xi, please retrieve the masks from inside. Distribute five to each person. Wear them before entering the village, and change them every two hours."
"Of course, when resting at night and not needing to face the villagers, you may remove them. I will have people disinfect your resting areas beforehand."
"Yes!" Xi Jiu immediately went to retrieve the masks, which were, in fact, the masks Chu Qianli had taken from the Qiankun Chain.
According to the numbers reported by each captain, five were distributed to each person.
"And these pills, distribute one to each captain, and have everyone take one now. We are about to enter the village."
"Once inside the village, try to avoid any physical contact with the villagers, but be sure not to let them feel any rejection from us. We must appease the hearts of the people."
Chu Lingyang quickly fortified his resolve and then declared loudly, "Everyone, do not worry. Her Highness the Princess is a divine physician. As long as you follow her instructions, none of us will be harmed!"
... Soon, these masks and pills were delivered into everyone's hands.
Lan Fan, naturally, disdained them. With his cultivation and his own research into medicine, no epidemic could possibly harm him.
Within the ranks, there was another person who looked upon these items with disgust!
Feng Ling!
"You want me to wear this thing to get off the carriage? That woman is clearly doing this on purpose!"
Didn't she know how meticulously and beautifully she had applied her makeup today to match Prince Xuan?
Wearing this so-called mask, this infernal contraption would obscure her peerless beauty!
Whoever wears it is a fool!