At the same time, northeast of Chang'an City, Anxing Square, Duke Yan Mansion.
Originally, the courtyard was filled with vibrant floral patches that had been forcibly cleared, covered with soil, and piled high with mountains of herbal medicine.
On the bluestone ground, stoves were everywhere, with Sand Pots boiling medicinal decoctions placed atop them.
The scent of medicine persistently lingered over the Duke Yan Mansion. Under the direction of the doctors, the servants meticulously monitored the brewing time of each medicine pot, constantly removing the decoctions and replacing them with new herbs.
"...Duke Yan had once been the National Guardian General, a Martial Arts Grandmaster in the realm of Body Refinement, famed for his formidable vital energy.
