How I Pampered the Tyrant Into Devotion With My Space-Chapter 22: The Two Incurable Illnesses—Poverty and Foolishness

Pei Shu’er watched coldly as some people, like they had no care for their lives, ran into the poisonous mist. Some government officers went in to search for people too, while the rest stayed outside on guard.

After searching around, they finally realized that nearly half of the people inside had already stopped breathing, and quite a few were also poisoned and unconscious.

Those who still had a breath left were carried out by the government officers and the relatives of the exiled, lying there with ashen faces.

The people outside felt even more fortunate, thankful that they hadn’t gone inside to sleep, otherwise, they too might have become one of the unconscious or deceased today.

Regrettably, all the people from the Tang Family were still alive, even Tang Peilin still had some breath left.

The government officers were also anxious, worried about the rapidly declining condition of those who had fainted. At any moment, they might breathe their last.

If all of these people died, then the losses would be too great, and they might even face punishment because of it.

Just at that moment, Lu Qing approached Pei Shu’er.

For the first time, he spoke politely to a prisoner.

"Miss Pei, I know that you are a capable person and the only one in this group who understands a bit of medicine. Can you try to treat these people?"

Pei Shu’er sighed, "I don’t have any herbs, otherwise, I could give it a try."

With the poisonous mist so prevalent in the dense forest now, she had no intention of going in to gather herbs. Why should she risk inhaling the poison for these fools?

Lu Qing was stunned, "What kind of herbs do you need?"

Pei Shu’er thought for a moment and then said, "Do you have any paper?"

The government officers nodded and then rummaged through the carriage to find some paper.

Pei Shu’er squatted down beside the burnt-out fire pit, searching for a carbon block with suitable hardness and size.

Pei Shu’er used the carbon block to draw the herbs on the paper. Lu Qing didn’t hold out much hope, as drawings are often very different from the actual item, not to mention a drawing with a carbon block.

He figured it would just be a black mess.

The others were also somewhat disappointed and thought of sending Pei Shu’er into the forest to find a herb for everyone.

But with so many people outside waiting for her help, no one dared let her go in. If anything happened to her inside, those outside would be left waiting for death.

However, as Pei Shu’er kept drawing, everyone noticed that her drawing method was different from others.

But they still couldn’t figure out what exactly she was drawing.

As Pei Shu’er drew more strokes, a lifelike drawing of the herb appeared before their eyes, as if the herb had materialized in front of them.

The few people who saw it had a look of astonishment on their faces.

Pei Shu’er said, "This is the herb I need. You can try searching for it in the dense forest. Usually, where there is poisonous mist, there are detoxifying herbs around."

She paused and then turned to Lu Qing, "But you have to agree to one condition of mine."

Lu Qing asked, "What condition?"

Pei Shu’er said, "Next time there’s a resupply, I want to go with you."

Because Pei Shu’er had read the original book, she noticed that the supplies in the government officers’ carriage were running low and it wouldn’t be long before they had to go out to purchase more. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Only when they went out to resupply would she have a reason to bring out the things from her storage. Plus, those things would tend to lean towards the ancient style, so no one would have suspicions.

Otherwise, she’d have to use them stealthily by herself, not daring to expose them.

Lu Qing was surprised. Typically, there indeed would be a resupply, and the government officers would bring along some exiles who were strong and obedient to carry things.

Additionally, if those exiles could be persuaded to shell out money, the government officers would profit even more.

Except for being a woman, Pei Shu’er actually met their requirements quite well.

Thinking of this, Lu Qing nodded, "Alright."

After saying this, he asked everyone to remember what the herb looked like and then placed the paper with the drawing into his bosom.

Pei Shu’er’s drawing skills might come in handy later.

Pei Shu’er borrowed a pot from the government officers, lit a fire, and started boiling water in it.

She also instructed people to carry the poisoned ones to a more open area to breathe some fresh air.

She then found some auxiliary herbs around and threw them into the boiling pot.

The rest was beyond her control.

She had already given the drawing of the herb. However many herbs they could find, she would help save that many people.

Moreover, with Lu Qing there, Pei Shu’er obviously treated whoever Lu Qing told her to treat first.

When those people brought the herbs back, Pei Shu’er treated some of the mild cases first, as per Lu Qing’s request.

As for those with severe cases, they had probably been abandoned, and some even got bitten by poisonous insects.

And because those from Tang Family’s main house were near the dense forest, they were the ones most severely poisoned.

Pei Shu’er noted that in these times, there are two kinds of illnesses that can’t be cured: poverty and stupidity.

She had repeatedly warned them, but they didn’t believe her, willingly walking into death. She wasn’t some great saint.

After Pei Shu’er revived those with mild cases, they were initially confused until they saw their relatives, which brought them back to full consciousness.

Their relatives spoke up.

"Thanks to Miss Pei, otherwise, you would only have awaited death."

Only then did the revived people realize why they had escaped death.

They looked at Pei Shu’er, then at the poisonous mist behind them, feeling a bit frightened.

In fact, after being poisoned, they had a short period of consciousness due to the pain, but having no strength left, their voices completely hoarse, they couldn’t call for help.

Being conscious and watching yourself being consumed by death little by little is the most terrifying of all.

At that time, they regretted not listening to the government officer and Pei Shu’er; that way, they wouldn’t have suffered unnecessary disaster.

Now their gazes at Pei Shu’er had drastically changed, filled with deep admiration—this Pei Shu’er was almost prophetic in her insights.

Even the government officers didn’t anticipate the thick fog, but Pei Shu’er did.

The things Pei Shu’er did, she didn’t mind saying a few nice words afterwards. This way, the benefits would be maximized, and everyone’s gratitude would increase.

She smiled softly and waved her hand.

"You’re welcome. Now that everyone’s bodies have been harmed by the poisonous mist, even though your lives are saved, you still need to nurse yourselves carefully."

Everyone sighed, feeling deep regret in their hearts at this moment.

Originally, throughout the journey, everyone was already weak from eating just one meal a day, so hungry they could eat a horse.

On top of that, they got poisoned, damaging their health even further, making it even less likely they’d reach their place of exile.

As for those with severe cases, Pei Shu’er didn’t plan on treating them.

These were the very people who never took her words to heart, and even harbored animosity towards her.

However, if she didn’t treat the people of Tang Family’s main house, there would be others who would.

The men of the Tang Family ventured into the dense forest to find some detoxifying herbs and had already emerged.

They had clearly observed Pei Shu’er’s steps to save people earlier. Seeing Pei Shu’er still busy, nobody stepped forward to interrupt her.

Instead, they mimicked her method of treatment, pounding the herbs into a paste, and giving it to the main house people with hot water.