The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law
Chapter 423 - 433 I Have a Way to Treat

Chapter 423: Chapter 433 I Have a Way to Treat

If it weren’t for the many critically ill patients here, she could keep the mortality rate below one percent.

Cure? And control the spread of the epidemic, even keep the death rate among the sick below ten percent? It’s the patients she’s talking about, not the total population. What does she plan to do?

As Gu Youyou finished speaking, all eyes in the room turned to the only female doctor in the group.

The expressions in the room were complex, a mix of surprise, mockery, skepticism, pity, and more, yet no one believed.

"Doctor Gu!" Marquess Yue, seated high above, suddenly spoke, "I know of your exceptional talent and your medical skills are not bad, but this is a serious epidemic. I do not expect a cure - just control over the spread of the disease and to prevent excessive innocent casualties."

Gu Youyou’s expression remained unchanged. She bowed again and said, "If the Marquess doesn’t trust me, I can issue a military decree."

The crowd was taken aback, and then their eyes widened in surprise as they looked at her.

What was she thinking? Issue a military decree?

At such a young age, did she even know what a military decree was?

Once a military decree was issued, it meant that failing to comply would result in execution. Military orders were like mountains; they were not to be trifled with.

Had this lightly-involved young girl gone mad?

"Doctor Gu?" Marquess Yue was equally astonished. What did this young woman intend to do?

Had it not been for Jin Zijin’s sake, he might have scorned her on the spot.

The only female doctor, the youngest in the hall, others dared not speak, yet how could she, how dared she boast so greatly?

"This is no small matter. A military decree is not to be issued lightly. You must not overreach and thus..."

"Marquess Yue!" Gu Youyou interrupted him directly.

The hall erupted in commotion. This girl was truly audacious, not only boasting ridiculously but also daring to interrupt Marquess Yue.

Of course, no one expected Marquess Yue to be such a patient person, so easy to speak with.

Had it been someone else, they might have ordered her to be dragged away by now.

Gu Youyou continued, composed and respectful, "Marquess Yue, you are doubting me without even hearing my plan. Do you not believe in me?"

What? Everyone’s eyes bulged.

Challenging Marquess Yue.

And throughout, she never used the term ’commoner,’ but referred to herself as ’I.’

Was she either naïve or so skilled she was fearless?

Just as Marquess Yue was about to speak, the door was opened from outside.

Marquess Yue’s brow furrowed slightly, and everyone turned their curious gaze toward the large door.

A man in a moon-white robe entered against the light, his voice reaching them before his face became clear.

"Father, I trust her."

The Princely Heir?

Yue Rujing?

Marquess Yue asked with some displeasure, "Ajing, why have you come?"

Yue Rujing walked to Gu Youyou’s side, bowed to Marquess Yue, and said, "Father, I too am a doctor. After studying for so many years, I cannot let it go to waste."

"You?" Marquess Yue’s face turned inexplicably grim. How could he not know that Yue Rujing was skilled in medicine, but as every father is selfish, this was an epidemic that killed people - how could he come?

He, along with Jin Yan, had already given orders forbidding them from entering the military camp.

Yue Rujing, seeing that unsightly look on Marquess Yue’s face, yet smiled and looked at Gu Youyou, saying, "I heard from my senior brother that you have a way to control the epidemic. I trust you. Speak, whatever you propose, I will fully cooperate."

Gu Youyou smiled and said, "Alright, with your word, I can rest assured."

In the quiet hall, only Gu Youyou’s clear voice could be heard.