Transmigrated To Another World: General, I'm Not Your White Moonlight - Chapter 243

Chapter 243: Making Plan
Chi Xinru was silent for a few seconds after hearing his answer and said, “Even Li Junwang is afraid of his father. It seems that both ordinary family children and imperial family children are afraid of their fathers.”

Hearing what she said, the other couldn’t help but laugh. After the gloomy atmosphere dissipated a little bit, Duan Yixin looked at Xuan Ruiquan and said, “General Xuan, we should do something before everything becomes uncontrollable.”

Looking into her eyes, Xuan Ruiquan’s fear returned. He remembered that around this time in their previous lives, she was accused of being a witch and burned at the stake for developing a cure for the plague. However, in the previous life, the plague only happened later, and Duan Yixin never left Yunshan Village.

Recalling the despair, anxiety, and fear he felt when he rushed to Yunshan Village to save her but failed, Xuan Ruiquan clenched his hands tightly.

He lowered his eyes, recalling the heat that surged through his body as he searched frantically among a pile of charred wood and ashes, only to find a small piece of black bone she had left behind. He wouldn’t let the same thing happen to her again. This time, he couldn’t let her show her skills in public.

Sensing something wrong with his expression, Duan Yixin held Xuan Ruiquan’s clenched hands and asked, “What’s wrong? Don’t you want me to help the victim?”

Xuan Ruiquan looked at her, then at the Chi siblings, who were staring at him curiously. Since he couldn’t tell them about his rebirth or their past lives, Xuan Ruiquan could only find excuses to delay the matter until he found a way to ensure Duan Yixin’s safety.

After making the decision, Xuan Ruiquan calmed down and said, “No. We can help them, but not now.”

“Why? Just like Xin Xin said, if this matter continues to be delayed, things will be out of control.” Chi Xinru said doubtfully.

Xuan Ruiquan looked at the three of them and explained calmly, “We have just arrived at Hua Shan Town, and we don’t know the situation here yet. If we blindly help the victims, we may get into unnecessary trouble.”

Seeing that the three of them were deep in thought, he added, “Besides, finding a cure for the plague is not something that can be done easily. We need time to develop the cure, money to buy the medicinal materials and supplement supplies, and people to take care of the victims. It’s an impossible task with just the four of us. Therefore, before we start, we need to plan everything first.”

After hearing his explanation, Duan Yixin nodded and said, “You are right. I’m too anxious.”

Seeing that Duan Yixin could accept his explanation, Xuan Ruiquan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He held her hands tightly and said, “Now, let’s find a place to stay tonight and investigate the situation tomorrow morning. After understanding the situation, we can make our plan.”

Chi Xiyou nodded and said, “All right. Let’s do as General Xuan said.”

After their discussion, Xuan Ruiquan paid for their meals, and the four of them left the teahouse. When they finally finished cleaning up and lay on the bed in the inn, the moon was already high in the night sky. The cold wind blew by, and from time to time, the cries of the victims were heard, adding a touch of desolation to the silent night.

Early the next morning, Duan Yixin woke up before dawn. She rubbed her eyes and looked out the window out of habit. Seeing that the sky had just changed color, she got out of bed sleepily. When she saw that Chi Xinru was still sleeping on the other bed, she went to freshen up behind the folding screen.

Duan Yixin washed her face and brushed her teeth while recalling the conditions of the people she saw along the way. She wiped her face, walked out from behind the folding screen, and saw that Chi Xinru was awake.

Seeing her eyes closed and nodding her head sleepily, Duan Yixin smiled and said, “Good morning, Xinru.”

Chi Xinru remained silent for a few seconds and then said sleepily, in her hoarse voice, “Xin Xin, good morning.”

Seeing her still-closed eyes, Duan Yixin said, “Go wash up and let’s have breakfast together.”

“Um…”

After answering her with a hum, Chi Xinru got out of bed and went to wash up behind the folding screen. While waiting for her, Duan Yixin sat on a stool, thinking about the plague. From what she had gathered so far, the plague seemed similar to cholera and malaria. However, Duan Yixin could not be sure of this without conducting some tests on the patients.

Chi Xinru came out from behind the folding screen and saw Duan Yixin sitting on the stool with a thoughtful look on her face.

“Xin Xin, what are you thinking so seriously about?” Chi Xinru asked while drinking water.

Duan Yixin came back from her thoughts and said, “I want to go visit the refugee camp.”

Hearing this, Chi Xinru frowned and said, “If you really want to go, then we’d better go to the refugee camp today.”

Duan Yixin agreed and nodded, “Then let’s hurry up. I’m afraid if we delay it any longer, it will be difficult to control the plague.”

After a brief conversation, the two of them left the room. When they came to the main hall of the inn, they saw Chi Xiyou and Xuan Ruiquan sitting at the table in the corner. Chi Xiyou saw them walking down the stairs and waved at them.

After Duan Yixin and Chi Xinru took their seats, Chi Xiyou said, “General Xuan and I have already investigated the situation. It seems that the local magistrate of Hua Shan Town left the town a few days ago.”

Upon hearing this, Chi Xinru hit the table angrily with her palm and said, “How could the local magistrate do this? Did he abandon the common people and flee alone?”