The common people are actually afraid of dying.
And with the patrolling soldiers shouting out, if discovered outside, one wouldn't receive any grain. Who would hold a grudge against life-sustaining grain during this time?
Moreover, lying at home brings grain, the court has accommodated to such an extent, why would they still run outside?
So, the populace truly does not run outside anymore.
The entire city has achieved closure of city, gates, and households.
On the other side, Xiao Chunning used the remedy given by his elder sister for all those with the same symptoms, brewing not just porridge, but also medicinal broth in a large pot.
Each person drinks a large bowl thrice daily, morning, noon, and night.
"Sir, Lord Xiao ordered us to brew medicine with this formula, for all those not yet sick to drink. We must drink it too."
"Then arrange it."
Zhao Minglang would only listen to Xiao Chunning now.
The imperial edict held no sway over Chun Ning's words at this moment.
