"It's too stuffy with so many people, I needed some air,"
Ji Xun nodded. Lu Tong asked, "Why have you come out as well?"
"I have something I want to talk to you about."
Lu Tong looked at him.
"Yesterday, Cai County Chief said that ever since they started putting plague-preventing medicine in the water wells, the number of new plague infections in Su Nan County has decreased," Ji Xun said. "Though the Plague-Preventing Incense and medicinal sachets also played a role, at least the epidemic has not continued to spread wildly."
Lu Tong said, "That's good news."
"It is for the other residents of Su Nan, but not for them," Ji Xun glanced toward the Plague Hospital. Through the half-open door, faint sounds of lively laughter and the aroma of hot soup carried through, bringing with it a kind of bubbling warmth in this icy, snowy world.
"Not a single patient with the plague has recovered."
Lu Tong fell silent.
