I am the champion of palace intrigue, and even the proud prince bows his head in submission.

Chapter 236 Xie Jue burst out laughing.

Xie Jue glanced at Xie Wanning, then immediately moved her small body a few steps away from her.

As she moved, she covered her mouth and nose with her little sleeve and buried her head low.

Upon seeing this, Xie Jingchun's lips twitched involuntarily.

I never expected my third brother to be so afraid of death...

After hearing Xie Wanning's words, everyone in the room was furious, as if a pot had been boiled over.

Even Xu Liuer, who is usually good-tempered, couldn't help but darken her face.

After all, nobody knows whether Xie Wanning has been infected or not, or whether she has infected them while sitting in the room for so long!

They didn't know, and they didn't dare to gamble with their lives!

Qin Jiuwei was also somewhat angry at this moment.

She made many preparations for this epidemic and started planning early on.

Unexpectedly, something went wrong with Xie Wanning!

It just goes to show that a bad person's deep thinking is no match for a fool's quick wit.

She took a deep breath and began to think of a solution.

It's too late to say anything now. The most urgent thing is to find a solution after the problem has occurred.

Her gaze fell on Xie Wanning, and she asked in a cold voice, "When did you go?"

Xie Wanning lowered her head, not wanting to pay attention to Qin Jiuwei.

But at that moment she realized she had made a mistake, and everyone in the room was watching her.

She pursed her lips, her voice so soft it was almost inaudible: "Yes...this morning."

No sooner had she finished speaking than Qin Jiuwei coldly gave the order.

"Quickly summon the royal physician and have him check if the Third Miss shows any signs of fever!"

Everyone realized the seriousness of the situation, and the servants guarding the door immediately ran to call for help.

Before long, the physician arrived in a hurry, carrying his medicine box.

He dared not delay and quickly stepped forward to take Xie Wanning's pulse, carefully examining her complexion and body temperature.

Everyone held their breath and waited; the room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

After a moment, the physician said in a deep voice, "The Third Miss's pulse is stable, her body temperature is normal, and there are no signs of fever."

Qin Jiuwei nodded. "This disease is contagious and has a rapid onset. If the Third Miss has really contracted it, she has already started to have a fever."

"If you don't have a fever, then you're fine."

Upon hearing this, everyone in the room breathed a sigh of relief, and their tense expressions instantly relaxed.

Xie Wanning felt as if she had been granted a pardon and almost burst into tears.

But Lord Xie did not let Xie Wanning off the hook because of this.

His face turned ashen as he glared at her. "It's all your fault! Ignoring the elders' advice, you distributed porridge without permission, almost causing unrest in the whole family!"

"From this day forward, you shall remain in your own courtyard and reflect on your actions. You are not to step out without my permission! Anyone in the household who dares to show favoritism or indulgence shall be severely punished!"

Xie Wanning lowered her head, bit her lip, and dared not utter a single word in defense.

Qin Jiu glanced at Xie Wanning, then turned to look at Old Madam Xie and Lord Xie.

“Grandmother, Lord Marquis, Jiuwei is now ordered to manage the household affairs on my behalf. As for the rest, Jiuwei will take care of them herself.”

At this moment, Madam Xie wished she could do whatever she wanted.

"Jiuwei, please make the arrangements as soon as possible. We will do whatever you say."

Lord Xie had no objections, "Jiuwei, just go ahead and do it! I trust you completely!"

Now Lord Xie is starting to seriously doubt whether Qin Jiuwei has some kind of precognitive ability.

How can one predict everything in advance and then make the right choices?

Xu Liuer's eyes were also full of light when she looked at Qin Jiuwei.

Wow, sister-in-law is amazing!

Qin Jiuwei ignored the convoluted thoughts of the crowd and turned to the butler, giving him instructions one by one.

"Gather all the servants who went to distribute porridge with the Third Miss today. Don't let any of them get away. Check if anyone has a fever."

"I'll give you some breathing pads later. Wear these during the checkup to minimize contact with those people."

Her voice was not loud, but it was firm and resolute, and everyone in the room fell silent.

"Report back immediately after you have finished your investigation. Also, have a few reliable servants prepare clean rooms for temporary accommodation, and make sure they are thoroughly cleaned."

"From now on, no one in the manor is allowed to leave or enter without permission. Unless absolutely necessary, everyone should remain in their own courtyard. If any abnormality is discovered, report it immediately. Make sure there are no further oversights within the manor."

A cold wind was rising outside, and the withered leaves on the branches were about to fall. The entire capital city was shrouded in dark clouds.

After giving her instructions, Qin Jiuwei led the children back to Qinglan Courtyard.

As soon as they entered the house, Xie Jue threw himself into Qin Jiuwei's arms, hugging her waist tightly and burying his face in her chest.

He didn't understand much, but he knew what "die" meant.

Big Black was dead back then...

Xie Jue's face was deathly pale, her eyes were slightly red, and her body trembled slightly. "Mother... I, I'm scared."

His voice was choked with emotion, and his whole body trembled gently in her arms.

Qin Jiuwei held the little one in her arms, her heart melting completely.

She gently patted his back and softly comforted him, "Don't be afraid, Mother will protect Jue-ge'er, you'll be alright..."

Her voice was gentle, and Xie Jue gradually stopped crying under her comforting words.

Xie Jingchun stood to the side, arms crossed, watching Xie Jue sob, a slight smile playing on her lips.

"Third brother, you don't need to be so nervous," Xie Jingchun said, his tone very calm.

“In the past, there were several epidemics every year. As long as we didn’t come into contact with them, we would be fine. Now that Mother has made arrangements for everything in the mansion, there will definitely be no problem.”

Qin Jiuwei turned her gaze to Xie Jingchun and saw that he looked calm and composed, as if the epidemic was really just a minor illness.

She didn't believe Xie Jingchun was truly unaware of the severity of the epidemic.

He just thought making a fuss was pointless.

Xie Jingchun possesses the decisiveness and courage of a young man, a temperament well-suited for leading troops into battle.

To charge into enemy territory with sword drawn and horse in hand, courage is absolutely essential.

Overly cautious people are better suited to be strategists.

Upon hearing Xie Jingchun's words, Xie Jue lifted his head from Qin Jiuwei's embrace and looked at him with teary eyes.

Xie Jingchun took the opportunity to make a face at him, which made Xie Jue burst out laughing.

Seeing this, Qin Jiuwei couldn't help but smile. She took the soft, damp cloth from the maid and wiped Xie Jue's face, removing his tears.

I carried him to a wooden chair and fed him water and fruit.

Nestled in her mother's soft embrace, with her brothers by her side, Xie Jue's fear gradually dissipated, and she began to giggle as usual.

Xie Jing remained silent, his hands hanging down in front of him, appearing calm and composed.

He was silent for a moment, then spoke gently, "Mother, does that mean we can't go to the academy for the time being?"

The disease spreads too quickly. There are many classmates and teachers in the academy, so once someone gets infected, it is very difficult to control.

Qin Jiuwei nodded slightly, her gaze towards him gentle.

Xie Jing has always been meticulous and thoughtful.

“Your concerns are valid. You can’t go to the academy for now. You can stay at home and study on your own. If you have any questions, you can ask Mr. Zhong for advice.”

"You can't go to Chun Ge's training ground either. You should all stay at home and wait until this epidemic is over."

The children nodded obediently upon hearing this.

Qin Jiuwei pursed her lips slightly.

Not only should they not go, but it would be better for the academy to simply suspend classes altogether.

All she could do was manage the household affairs; as for this matter, Xie Yanli was the one who needed to handle it.

Just then, faint footsteps came from outside the door.

The door was pushed open, and Xie Yanli stepped inside.

He was wearing a black cloak and a face covering.

The veil covered the nose and chin completely, leaving only the eyebrows and eyes exposed.

Seeing the strange thing on Xie Yanli's face, Xie Jue burst out laughing without hesitation.

"Haha, Father, what are you wearing? It looks awful."

Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly felt his breathing become labored.

Looking down, I realized that I had been given the same mask without even realizing it.

Xie Jue: ?!