Director Xiao immediately turned around to fetch several bottles of medicine, and then hurriedly left with the eunuch. It was still dark at that time, but the court had already started operating.
He knew that soon the Emperor would be getting up to have breakfast in preparation for the morning court session. Apparently, the Emperor's fever was just discovered in the early hours, and it was unclear whether it had just started or been ongoing for some time.
"In which palace is His Majesty resting?"
The eunuch whispered, "In the Central Palace."
Director Xiao breathed a sigh of relief and quickened his pace.
The group jogged to the boat and, upon reaching Daming Palace, jogged again to the sleeping chambers behind the main hall.
In this era, no matter the cause, a fever was considered a major issue. Consequently, it not only alarmed the Empress Dowager residing in another palace but also disturbed Lord Tang, who was on duty at the front.
