After the epidemic temporarily stabilized, it was late June.
However, after the epidemic in Zhili and the Capital stabilized, a new outbreak occurred in the palace.
Three palace maids and two eunuchs fell ill one after another. Although they were promptly sent away, no one dared to guarantee they hadn't infected others.
Ye Zao tightened control over the imperial harem and especially over Yuxiu Palace.
Especially at the Eighth Prince's place, no extra personnel were allowed to have contact. Those who served him were not permitted to leave Yuxiu Palace.
Of course, during such special times, nobody objected, as everyone agreed voluntarily.
Every day, boiling vinegar was sprinkled everywhere, and everyone, from the masters to the servants, had to drink medicine as a preventative measure.
In Yuxiu Palace, everything was safe and sound. However, four days later, a eunuch in Shoukang Palace fell ill.
Soon, there was a second and third case.
