After some idle chatter, and three rounds of drinks, Duke of England shifted the topic to Emperor Chu.
"During this morning's court, I noticed that the Emperor's complexion was still somewhat pale, as if he hasn't fully recovered his vitality and is merely forcing himself to attend. Yunzhi, can you give us some certainty, is the Emperor's illness truly not a concern?"
Song Zhiyuan held a jade wine cup and sighed, "At this point, there's nothing to hide. The Emperor's illness this time is an epidemic, swift and fierce, accompanied by fever. It was barely brought down, only to rise again, causing a lot of suffering. Fortunately, Master Buhui sent over a prescription specifically targeting this epidemic, which is somewhat different from past years, allowing for more effective treatment."
