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The villagers indeed returned quickly. Xiao Ruo brought Liu Yun and Liu Su to the kitchen to prepare a few simple yet delicious snacks to place in the hall as treats for the villagers. As they sipped tea, they listened to Xiao Ruo talk about the affairs of Cangming Country.
To keep the villagers from growing tired, Xiao Ruo shared with them the story of smallpox afflicting the citizens of Cangming Country.
The villagers were shocked upon hearing this. Daliang's wife couldn't help but reproach Xiao Ruo, "Xiao Ruo, you're being too reckless. Smallpox is deadly! No matter how good your medical skills are, you can't just disregard this."
"Aunt is right!" Mei Hua joined in scolding Xiao Ruo, "That's Cangming Country, not Xilin Country. Xiao Ruo, you're too soft-hearted, worrying about everything! Though it's okay to be concerned, you need to know your limits. How can you get involved in such dangerous matters?"
