"Even His Majesty humbled himself to go among the people and gather officials to treat the epidemic victims! He ordered that they must not dine together with the patients, not use the same utensils." The secret guard captain glanced at Xiao Rongyan, whose face was ashen, and continued, "The Empress Dowager ordered the cities to be locked down; one must not enter or leave the city without necessity! But the people's hearts are restless..."
Since ancient times, in times of great epidemics, countless have perished.
Moreover, historically, when faced with an epidemic, cities are sealed off, and in the end... if the epidemic cannot be treated, the infected could either be left to die, or if the plague is too fierce, they might be buried alive or drowned. Naturally, the people are fearful.
